Water and Wastewater Commission February 5, 2019 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc *REVISED AGENDA* Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of minutes from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 system; and two five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; a five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC , to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration, and a five year multi-term contract with WaterSmart Software, Inc., to provide an AMI customer portal, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a construction contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000, plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Safety COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: February 5, 2020 February 20, 2020 Purchasing Danielle Lord SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an emergency contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc., to provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities, for a term of six months in an amount not to exceed $404,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of various City departments. Public Health and Safety Emergency. February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The short-term contract will provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities for a period of six months until a new citywide contract can be executed. Austin Resource Recovery does not provide waste collection services to City facilities due to the type of equipment required. Under this contract, most collection containers will be serviced on a weekly basis, with some sites utilizing roll-off containers, compactors, and balers that will be serviced as-needed. Additionally, the contract will provide services for the management and disposal of industrial Class 2 and non- hazardous special wastes for Austin Energy (AE), as well as for other departments as needed. AE manages several facilities and work sites that generate non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes, generally through routine maintenance activities. In order to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, AE requires the turn-key services of a waste disposal contractor to transport and dispose of the industrial Class 2 and non- hazardous special waste generated. The current contract for these services expires on February 28, 2020. A solicitation for a new citywide contract for these services is currently under way and this temporary contract will prevent a lapse of these services until this new contract is in place. As the current provider of these services, the contractor is familiar with the work and with Austin’s Zero Waste goals and has a history of providing quality services to the City. Waste collection for City facilities Department Estimates Austin Code Austin Resource Recovery Austin Water …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Health & Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Aldo Ranzini, Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Adewale Odufuye SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. Improvements Project, for a Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: N/A MBE/WBE: Boards and Commission Action: February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This project is for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with TxDOT Oak Hill Parkway project, located at the convergence of US Highway 290 and US Highway 71. The work consists of relocating approximately 561 linear feet of 30-inch diameter water line; 2,712 linear feet of 24-inch diameter water line; 23,904 linear feet of 16- inch diameter water line; 5,954 linear feet of 12-inch diameter water line, 908 linear feet of 8-inch diameter water line; 4,987 linear feet of 36-inch diameter wastewater line; 66 linear feet of 30-inch diameter wastewater line; 110 linear feet of 18-inch diameter wastewater line; 200 linear feet of 15-inch diameter wastewater line; 6,674 linear feet of 8-inch diameter wastewater line; 269 linear feet of 6-inch diameter wastewater line; including appurtenances. The construction of this relocation will be included in the Texas Department of Transportation contract. TxDOT anticipates starting the utility relocation construction in the Summer of 2020. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow those water and wastewater infrastructures in conflict to be adjusted. Executing this agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to minimize impacts to the public and save costs. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TxDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. TxDOT shall obtain the …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: Purchasing Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT February 20, 2020 Government That Works For All Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Contract Amendment December 7, 2017 – Council approved the original contract which included phases I-III, item 41, on a 9-0 vote with Council Members Garza and Troxclair absent. February 5, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract was awarded in compliance with City Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program. Current participation to date is 14.97% MBE and 1.79% WBE. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project will replace analog customer water meters with electronic water meters connected to a wireless network, so that meter reads will no longer be collected manually every month. After AMI implementation, water meter reads will be collected at least daily. This data will be made available to customers via electronic devices, so they can better monitor their water usage between billing cycles. Electronic water meters will improve data collection by reducing meter re-reads and providing more frequent data collection while minimizing the man-hours and vehicle mileage currently needed to support the manual meter reading contract. Near real-time AMI data will be made available to customers via smartphones, desktop computers, etc. as they use water during the billing cycle. Other potential benefits include improving customer service and satisfaction, enabling customer usage alerts before a bill arrives, and identifying potential customer-side leaks. This data will also enable Austin Water to have better system diagnostic tools, such as leak detection. Additionally, this project will produce a superior metering asset management database that will better facilitate operations and maintenance activities. Although meter reads will be collected more frequently, the city’s existing multi-service billing process through its Customer Care and Billing system will remain and continue to …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: February 20, 2020 Central Purchasing Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; a five year multi- term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration, and a five year multi-term contract with WaterSmart Software, Inc., to provide an AMI customer portal, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available from Texas Water Development Board Swift Funding loans, and in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms are contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2200 MDD3001 for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on April 22, 2019 and it closed on June 27, 2019. Of the 23 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. February 5, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program and subcontractor goals were applied to two project categories of the solicitation. Subcontractor goals were exceeded and the resulting contracts will include 18.84% MBE and 32.41% WBE for the advanced meter infrastructure category and 32.41% MBE/WBE combined participation for the meter installation category. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts are for the purchase and installation of a complete Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system including implementation and required parts and services for Austin Water. The AMI project will replace customer’s analog water meters with electronically read water meters connected to a wireless network. This technology removes the need to manually collect meter-reading data monthly. After AMI implementation, water meter reads will be collected at least daily. This data will be made available to customers via electronic devices, so they can better monitor their water usage between billing cycles. Electronic water …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Purchasing Client: Danielle Lord COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding in the amount of $183,733 is available in the fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term in contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 OXV1031 for these goods. The solicitation issued on October 28, 2019 and it closed on November 21, 2019. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wastewater line fittings of various types and sizes. These fittings will be purchased on an as needed basis and stored in Austin Water’s Webberville storeroom and Glen Bell Service Center. The fittings will be used by valve and hydrant crews, pipeline maintenance crews and television inspection crews. These fittings will also be used by the water treatment plants for repairs and installations of PVC water lines. The contract will combine two current contracts which expire on February 26, 2020. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend. Core and Main, L.P. is one of the two current providers of these goods. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $ 551,200 $ 275,600 $ 275,600 $ 275,600 $1,378,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Health & Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Client: March 12, 2020 Department: Public Works Gareth Nicely, Bill Stauber, John Wepryk SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute the award of a construction contract with MGC Contractors, for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000 plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,351,000. Inc. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Lower responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation For Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 30.96% MBE and 1.66% WBE participation. Originally constructed in 1913, the North Austin Reservoir at 5802 North Lamar Blvd, is one of the oldest water facilities in Austin’s water distribution system. Over the years the facility sites, such as the existing 10 million-gallon (MG) reservoir, on-site pump station, and the booster pump station, located across Koenig Ln, have undergone several renovations, including construction and overhaul of the pumping facilities. During a 2011 condition assessment and reservoir evaluation, it was determined that the reservoir and pump station have greatly exceeded their expected useful life. Many of the critical mechanical, electrical, and structural assets at the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Stations were identified to be in poor to very poor condition. Austin Water intends to decommission the existing water reservoir and pump stations and construct a new North Zone pump station and ground storage reservoir on the existing reservoir site. The new facility will include a new ground storage tank and a Central Zone to North Zone pump station designed to current industry and utility standards. The work includes demolition of the existing 10-MG ground storage reservoir, concrete vaults and piping; and construction of an 8-MG concrete tank and new 50- million gallons per day (MGD) capacity pump station and new pump station electrical building. Electrical and instrumentation work includes a new SCADA system with top end programming and modifications, audio tower/monopole design installation, access control and security system. Other work …
MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 6-9pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS Tomas Salas, Chair Denise Hernandez, Member Claudia Massey, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Aida Cerda-Prazak, Vice Chair David Goujon, Member Art Navarro, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B. PRESENTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS. 1. Briefing from Project Manager Heidi Tse and Project Coordinator Christina Bies on the RFQ for Phase II. 2. Briefing from Cole Kitten recapping meeting with APD and the Rainey Street Neighborhood Association. 3. Presentation by Michael Mendoza on a commemorative artwork for Manuel “Cowboy” Donley. C. STAFF REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on how the funds for the pocket park will be spent. (Cerda-Prazak, Navarro) 2. Discussion on the Mexican American Cultural District. 3. Discussion and possible action on a commemorative artwork for Manuel “Cowboy” Donely. (Hernandez, Salas) 4. Staff Report on ESB-MACC February Programs and LAAP reports and events. (Cerda-Prazak, Salas) 5. Discussion and possible action on all working groups. (Hernandez, Navarro) (Goujon, Massey) a. LAAP b. Budget c. Transportation d. Phase II 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Esparza at the Parks …
RAINEY SHARED STREETS PILOT UPDATE ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 5, 2020 AGENDA • MACC Survey and Survey Results • Next Steps 2 MACC INTERCEPT SURVEY • ATD and MACC staff worked together to create a MACC- specific survey on how the Rainey Shared Streets Pilot may affect MACC visitors. • ATD staff joined MACC staff on January 24 to survey during three MACC events: • Piecing It Together art opening • El Camino del Corazon photography opening with open mic • Sabor! A Night of Caribbean Music concert • Surveys were both administered by staff and available for visitors to complete independently. • A preamble explaining the Rainey Shared Streets Pilot was included on the survey if someone completed the survey independently. • The survey was available in Spanish and English. 3 MACC INTERCEPT SURVEY: QUESTIONS If you drove, did you park in the ESB-MACC parking lot? 1. How did you arrive to the ESB-MACC tonight? 2. 3. Did you know about the Rainey Shared Streets Pilot? 4. Does this Rainey Shared Streets Pilot affect how you travel to the 5. On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you support the Rainey Shared MACC? Streets Pilot? 6. Does this Rainey Shared Streets Pilot affect how likely you are to attend future events at the MACC? 7. Where do you live? 8. How often do you visit the MACC? 9. We would love to know any additional thoughts you have on the Rainey Shared Streets Pilot or accessibility to the ESB-MACC. [Open Response] 4 MACC INTERCEPT SURVEY: RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS • 82 completed Surveys • Most people drove to the MACC (56), and most of them parked in the MACC parking lot (45) • 89% of respondents said the Pilot did not affect how they got to the MACC • Respondents were supportive of the Pilot. • Average rating of 3.53 out of 5 • 84% of respondents said the Pilot had no affect on their decision to attend future events at the MACC 5 Q1: HOW DID YOU ARRIVE TO THE ESB - MACC TONIGHT? Possible Answers (responses): • Drove with other people (32) • Drove by myself (24) Drove with Other People, 38% • Ridehailing (like Uber, RideAustin, etc.) (13) • Walk (8) • Bicycle (5) • Pedicab (0) • Other (0) • Public Transportation (1) • Micromobility (like scooter) (0) Walk, 10% Bicycle, 6% Ridehailing, 16% Public Transportation …
M E M O R A N D U M December 13, 2019 Mayor and City Council Veronica Briseno, Director Economic Development Department Response to CIUR 2160 – Resolution No. 20190523-029 regarding Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Center Corridor Cultural District Designation TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: As part of the Palm District Master Plan Resolution (No. 20190523-029), Council directed the City Manager to “return to Council by August 1, 2019, with an action to initiate the process for a cultural district designation of the Corridor, the timeline for completing the designation and identifying other actions that will amplify the stories and contributions of the Mexican American community within that corridor and its immediate surroundings.” Staff response detailed in a memorandum dated July 31, 2019 outlined the timeline and next steps toward district formation ratified through formal local and/or state recognition. The foundational step in the outlined process is the completion of best practice research on district guidelines and criteria with a report to City Council no later than October 30, 2019. This memorandum provides an overview of the City of Austin context, methodology, recommendations that will best give honor and place-based testimony to this area’s rich Mexican American heritage. Please feel free to contact Nicole Klepadlo, Redevelopment Project Manager at 512-974-7739 if there are additional questions. xc: Attachment Spencer Cronk, City Manager Elaine Hart, Chief Financial Officer J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager 1 | P a g e A. Methodology The August 1, 2019 response from EDD recommended the completion of best practice research on district guidelines and criteria of local designation of cultural districts and other types of districts. Cities explored in-depth included Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Phoenix, Houston, and New York City. Outreach to these communities was achieved through phone interviews, review of policy documents, and online research. The best practice research is detailed in the following documents included in the appendix: District Development Best Practice Report Matrix A. Policy Alignments identifies the City of Austin strategic and policy alignments that support place based economic development through district development. Matrix B. District Typologies and City of Austin Districts Matrix C. District Tools Matrices share specific place-based policy or programs, and specific efforts around cultural district development as requested in Resolution No. 20190523-029. B. City of Austin Context The City of Austin does not have a unified policy framework for place-based economic …
1. 2. 3. 4. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County—Cliff Kaplan, Hill Country Conservancy (15 minutes) b. Climate Vulnerability in Austin: A multi-risk assessment—Patrick Bixler, University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of January 15, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Xspace Group, SP-2019-0189D Applicant: Garett-Ihnen Civil Engineers Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Location: 4229 N. FM 620, Austin, TX, 78734 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (30 minutes) b. Name: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Applicant: Caitlin Kuglen, P.E., Kimley Horn Associates Location: 11210 N FM 620 RD, Austin, TX 78726 (2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Lake Travis Watershed, Water Supply Rural & Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Request recommendation Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend this request. (30 minutes) 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, …
Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County Presentation to the City of Austin Environmental Commission February 5, 2020 Contact: Cliff Kaplan Program Manager, Hill Country Alliance cliff@hillcountryalliance.org, 512.387.3097 Today’s presentation: • What night sky preservation is and why it matters • Current efforts for night sky preservation • Where the City of Austin can go from here I - 35 divides the mostly dark half of the US from the very light polluted half Light pollution can be caused by urbanization or industrialization, but it doesn’t have to be… Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. (Exception: cave-dwelling species) Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. (Exception: cave-dwelling species) • Pollinators (eg moths) • Fireflies • Frogs • Birds • Bats • Deer • Coyotes • Etc. etc. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. VS. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. That amounts to between 10 and 15 million tons of CO2 annually in the US, for residential lighting alone. Overall, $3 Billion are spent annually in the US on outdoor lighting shining where it is unintended. Source: International Dark-Sky Association, data from US Dept. of Energy Why does night sky preservation matter? Tourism and recreation: Central Texas destinations, including some in Austin, are enjoyed for their star-filled skies. Why does night sky preservation matter? Visibility for driving and security: Glare from unshielded lights reduces our ability to see at night, by making shadows darker. What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass What is good lighting? Outdoor lights should be rated 3000K or below What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass • Correlated Color Temperature at or below 3000K • Only on when needed: use switches and sensors • Not …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Garett-Ihnen Civil Engineers (applicant) LOCATION: 4229 N. FM 620, Austin, TX, 78734 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1665, Jonathan.Garner@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-301 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Construction of a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent (LDC 25-8-301) Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D 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 entire portion of the property fronting the public right-of-way contains slopes in excess of 15 percent. The other three sides of the property are bound by private development, and there is no other alternative access into the site. Therefore, the only available access into the property and to the approximate 1.33 acres of developable land on the property (e.g., slopes 0-15 percent) is by crossing the existing slopes with a private driveway. 2. The variance: a) b) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The only available access into the property and to the approximate 1.33 acres of developable land on the property (e.g., slopes 0- 15 percent) is by crossing the existing slopes with a private driveway. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. Code and Criteria allow a driveway to be constructed on slopes over 15% when the driveway provides …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Caitlin Kuglen, P.E., Kimley Horn Associates LOCATION: 11210 N FM 620 RD, Austin, TX 78726 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: November 18, 2019 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Lake Travis Watershed, Water Supply Rural and Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Recommended 1 MEMORANDUM January 27, 2020 Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 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 has completed the review for Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater SER #4629 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 14.70 acres, located at 11210 FM 620 Road in the City of Austin’s 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The site is in the City of Austin’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction The site is currently operating as a driving range without water or wastewater service. The applicant is proposing to develop a multifamily development with three four-story buildings with a total of 215 units, with associated leasing and amenity centers. Development Impacts Water: City water will be provided to the site, but a water SER is not required because water is in the front of the property along FM 620. Wastewater: The Applicant shall construct approximately 125 feet of appropriately sized gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main (Project No. 2015-0850) on the east side of N FM 620 and extend west across N FM 620 Rd to the subject tract, as approximately shown on the attached map. The applicant shall also construct an appropriately sized upgrade to the existing Volente Lift Station (approximately 220 gpm firm capacity). Upgrades shall include, but are not limited to, replacement of existing pumps, generator, and starters. 2 Environmental Impacts The property is split between the Lake Travis watershed, classified as Water Supply Rural, and the Bull Creek watershed, classified as Water Supply Suburban. The site is in …
Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Request Summary • 14.70 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Lake Travis (Water Supply Rural) & Bull Creek Watersheds (Water Supply Suburban) • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) SER #4629 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location Lake Travis Bull Creek Site Location Lake Travis Bull Creek Site Location SER #4629 Summary Description of proposed extension: • Applicant shall construct approximately 125 feet of appropriately sized gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main (Project No. 2015-0850) on the east side of N FM 620 and extend west across N FM 620 Rd to the subject tract, as approximately shown on the attached map. The applicant shall also construct an appropriately sized upgrade to the existing Volente Lift Station (approximately 220 gpm firm capacity). Upgrades shall include, but are not limited to, replacement of existing pumps, generator, and starters. • SER #4629 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER Scoring Matrix SERs recommended for approval SERs not recommended for approval Project points ≥ 1 Project points ≤ 0 Aspen Heights Multifamily Score: 3 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there were no significant environmental risks to extend service to the site. The proposed project is consistent with Austin Water’s business plan and located within the Council-approved impact fee boundary. Additionally, previous SERs have been approved by Council within a one-mile radius of the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974-3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200205 006a Date: February 5, 2020 Subject: XSpace Group, SP-2019-0189D Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from: • LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient; and, • LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends the approval of this variance because the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variances listed above. For: Bedford, Creel, Nill, Guerrero, Coyne, Neely, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: Ramberg Absent: Smith, Thompson, and Maceo VOTE 7-0 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200205 006b Date: February 5, 2020 Subject: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Wendy Gordon RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a Wastewater Service Extension Request recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes Service Extension Requests (SERs) 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; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes Watershed Protection Department staff has completed the review for Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater SER #4629 and recommend approval of the request. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Service Extension Request listed above. VOTE 7-1 For: Bedford, Creel, Nill, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Gordon Against: Neely Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Smith, Thompson, and Maceo Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
Climate Vulnerability in Austin: A multi-risk assessment A project of the Austin Area Sustainability Indicators & Texas Metropolitan Observatory of Planet Texas 2050 City of Austin Environmental Commission February 5, 2020 Prepared by: R. Patrick Bixler, PhD1 and Euijin Yang2 1. LBJ School of Public Affairs 2. Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering 2 A2SI Mission: To measure quality of life and sustainability trends and serve as the foundation for a systems approach to address the challenges of our region. www.austinindicators.org 3 The Texas Metro Observatory (TMO) is a communication and data platform dedicated to sharing information and ideas about Texas’ communities, understanding common problems, and developing solutions across the state’s metropolitan areas. https://tmo.utexas.edu/ TMO provides access to data (economic, environmental, health, demographic, governmental, etc.) for all metros in the state and produces unique data visualizations, infographics, and analysis tools that will provide a deeper understanding of issues within and among metro areas1. Climate Vulnerability in Austin Climate projections for Austin2 • Increases in annual and seasonal average temperatures • More frequent high temperature extremes • More frequent extreme precipitation • More frequent drought conditions in summer due to hotter weather Climate Vulnerability in Austin Austin can expect more extreme weather in the future Climate Vulnerability in Austin Climate Vulnerability in Austin Community Resilience Climate Vulnerability in Austin Community Resilience Neighborhood Household Climate Vulnerability in Austin Exposure Sensitivity Adaptive Capacity Community Resilience Neighborhood Household Climate Vulnerability in Austin Exposure Wildfire hazard exposure Flood hazard exposure Heat hazard exposure Sensitivity Adaptive Capacity Community Resilience Neighborhood Household Climate Vulnerability in Austin Exposure Wildfire hazard exposure (+) (+) Multi-hazard exposure (-) Community Resilience Flood hazard exposure Heat hazard exposure Sensitivity Adaptive Capacity Neighborhood Household Climate Vulnerability in Austin Exposure Wildfire hazard exposure (+) (+) Multi-hazard exposure Flood hazard exposure Heat hazard exposure Sensitivity Social Vulnerability (-) (-) Adaptive Capacity Community Resilience Neighborhood Household Climate Vulnerability in Austin Exposure Wildfire hazard exposure (+) (+) Multi-hazard exposure Flood hazard exposure Heat hazard exposure Sensitivity Adaptive Capacity (-) (-) (+) Social Vulnerability Adaptive Capacity Community Resilience Neighborhood Household Climate Vulnerability in Austin Assess the spatial sensitivity to hazards and difference across communities in their overall capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from hazards. We do this by adapting a well-vetted and oft-used tool – The Social Vulnerability Index (or SoVI®). Climate Vulnerability in Austin Assessing the spatial exposure of independent hazards. These include: …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 5, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Council Chambers City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioners in Attendance: Andy Creel Perry Bedford Ryan Nill Kevin Ramberg Mary Ann Neely Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Commissioners Absent: Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Peggy Maceo Staff in Attendance: Chris Herrington Atha Phillips Kaela Champlin Jonathan Garner Kristy Nguyen Mike McDougal Colleen Kirk Katie Frazier CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. Speakers Paul Robbins 1. EDUCATION a. Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County—Cliff Kaplan, Hill Country Alliance (15 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. LBJ School of Public Affairs (15 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Climate Vulnerability in Austin: A multi-risk assessment—Patrick Bixler, University of Texas 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of January 15, 2020 (5 minutes) The minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of January 15, 2020 were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Smith, Thompson, and Maceo were absent. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Xspace Group, SP-2019-0189D Applicant: Garett-Ihnen Civil Engineers Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Location: 4229 N. FM 620, Austin, TX, 78734 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (30 minutes) Commissioner Ramberg recused on Item 6a. A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 7-0 vote. …
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 12:00 p.m. One Texas Center, Room 1300 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting on January 8, 2020. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Austin Commission for Women regular a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: 1. Economic equity 2. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience 3. Access to quality and affordable healthcare 4. Women’s Hall of Fame b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Updates, discussion, and possible action regarding adult entertainment club promotional wording. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. e. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2021 budget. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call April Shaw of the Human Resources Department at 512-974-2597, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact April Shaw at 512-974-2597.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Amanda Lewis Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Commissioners Absent: Tanya Athar-Jogee Juliana Gonzales Sarah Tober Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Maya Guevara, Office of Police Oversight, addressed the Commission regarding the APD Racial Profiling data. She invited the Commission to attend an event on Race and Policing in Austin on February 22, 2020 at the north Austin YMCA. She also introduced the new Community Police Review Commission. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of January 8, 2020 were approved on Vice Chair Bope’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar- Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. The plan to proceed with August 19, 2020 as the date for the event, provided the Commission receives authorization to fund raise and sell tickets by the end of February 2020, was approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s second, on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Updates, discussion, and possible action regarding adult entertainment club Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. promotional wording. Discussion was held. No action was taken. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. Discussion was held. The Commission Charter for 2020 was approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s second, on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. e. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2021 budget. WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION …
MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on January 13, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen (late 5:42pm), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera, Yasmine Smith Board Members Absent: Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) and Liz Johnston (City staff - Environmental) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEMS Staff requests approval of November 7, 2019 draft minutes B-1 On-Line Link: Item B-1 Board Member Brooke Bailey motion to approve the minutes for November 7, 2019, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR November 7, 2019 A-1/1 B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1, I-4, P-1, P-2 requesting postponements to January 13, 2020; Items P-3 requesting withdrawn Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to Grant applicant’s/staff’s request Items I-2, I-3, P-3 to Postpone to February 5, 2020, Item P-1 to postpone to March 9, 2020 and Items P-5, P-6 to withdraw by applicant, Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late), GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS I-2, I-3, P-3 to February 5, 2020 and Item P-1 to March 9, 2020; WITHDRAW ITEMS P-5 and P-6. C. D. E. F. G. H. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE I. VARIANCES …
January 27, 2020 Todd O'Neill 809 Norwalk Ln Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0001 Dear Todd, Property Description: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following section of the land development code. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, Section 3.3.2 (Gross Floor Area) (B) (1) - to allow an attached parking area [carport] that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted (160 sq. ft.) from the Gross Floor Area calculation for this site; In order to complete an addition of a bedroom and carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691- 4a74-98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-1/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0001 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 809 Norwalk Ln. OWNER: Todd O’Neill COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: allow a carport that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted from Gross Floor Area. SUMMARY: remodel and addition of a bedroom and a carport ISSUES: one parking space per TCM is 8 ½ x 17 and 25’ Spanish Oak tree in front yard ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-1/1 N …
January 27, 2020 Jennifer Hanlen 3409 Neal St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0003 Dear Jennifer, Property Description: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the LDC - Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) ; lot width requirements - to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.09 feet (requested); In order to SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691- 4a74-98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-2/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0003 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3409 Neal St OWNER: Addison Thom COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Jennifer Hanlen ZONING: SF-3-NP (Govalle) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce minimum lot width from 50 ft. to 49.09 ft. SUMMARY: subdivision of lot ISSUES: current design is at 49.09 ft. due to a flag lot design on adjacent proposed lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle Neighborhood Association Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group I-2/1 N E D LIN R E G NIN N E H PICKLE THOMPSON A I R P O R T THO MPSON K KIR THOMPSON NEAL …
January 27, 2020 Anthony Brown 1612 Newton St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0004 Dear Anthony, Property Description: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested); In order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691- 4a74-98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-3/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0004 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 1612 Newton St OWNER: Anthony Brown COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 sq. ft. to 3,575 sq. ft. SUMMARY: erect a Single-Family residence ISSUES: lot configuration has been this way since 1946; neighborhood plan did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition South First IBIZ District I-3/1 GIB S O N D R 3 E LIZ A B E T H JEWELL MONROE ELIZABETH D N 2 MILTON T S 1 N O T W E N A M O R MILTON MONROE ANNIE N O …
January 27, 2020 Aixa Sola 5003 Highland Ct Austin TX, 78731 Re: C15-2020-0005 Dear Aixa, Property Description: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section from the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) ; setback requirements; To decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested); In order to erect a one-story single-family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg - Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-4/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0005 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 5003 Highland Ct OWNER: Erin E O’Malley COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Aixa Sola ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect a one story single-family residence ISSUES: unusual pie shaped lot; 25 ft. reduces usable area of the lot ZONING LAND USES SF-3 Site North MOPAC Expy South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Highway Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bull Creek Road Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources I-4/1 N E E R G R E V E S U N N Y K A Y O E L L VA D N A L H G H I H A N C …
January 17, 2020 Victoria Haase 2309 Quarry Rd Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0006 Dear Victoria, Property Description: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) setback requirements; to decrease the minimum rear yard setback for each lot 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd. from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested); In order to erect a single-family residence per lot in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose requested variance, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements. https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-5/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0006 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd OWNER: Patrick N. Dunn COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Ron Thrower ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect one single-family residence & associated accessory structure ISSUES: 9 protected trees, 3 of which are Heritage ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-5/1 K L A W R O N N SITIO O P X E E N FIE L D T O R M …
January 27, 2020 Emily Jones 3219 Manor Rd Austin TX, 78723 Re: C15-2020-0009 Dear Emily, Property Description: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) In order to construct a 60 foot Multi-Family use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose requested height and setback variances, with the understanding that relocation of the existing electric facilities will be placed underground and has been carried out at the time of construction. Any proposed and existing improvements will follow AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants expense. Please continue to work with Austin Energy design lead, Ray Martinez (Ray.Martinez@austinenergy.com) Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-6/AE VARIANCE REQUEST: Height increase from 40 ft. to 60 ft. and requesting full uniformed 60 ft. all the way around to relieve compatibility setback requirements BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0009 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3219 Manor Rd OWNER: Bryan Cumby COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Melissa Brown ZONING: CS-V-CO-NP (MLK) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B SUMMARY: erect Multi-Family ISSUES: zoning ordinance 021107-Z-12C limits development ZONING LAND USES Site CS-V-CO-NP North CS-MU-V-NP South CS-MU-CO-NP East West CS-V-CO-NP GR-V-NP Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Anberly Airport Association (Attn:Redev Srvcs) Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association J.J. Seabrook Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas …
January 27, 2020 Travis Young 71 Julius St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0010 Dear Travis, Property Description: IMPS ONLY ON LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) (C) (1) and (2) – a variance from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and to increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested); In order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Austin Energy does not oppose request provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements) If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-7/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0010 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 71 Julius St OWNER: Daniel & Amy Coops COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Travis G. Young ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: allow construction of a single-family residence and allow 36.8% impervious cover SUMMARY: erect a single-family residence with a garage/guest house ISSUES: Waterfront Overlay of Festival Beach requires a secondary setback that is within 100 ft. and 150 ft. from waters edge + three large heritage trees restrict current building envelope ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP P-NP SF-3-NP P-NP Single-Family Single-Family Public Single-Family Public NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concillio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East …
P-1/1 P-1/2 P-1/3 P-1/4 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0057 BOA DATE: November 7, 2019 ADDRESS: 1304 & 1310 Willow St OWNER: Jennifer Conroy COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: same ZONING: SF-3-NP (East Cesar Chavez NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E43 FT AV OF LOT 18 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE & W32.5 FT OF LOT 19 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE VARIANCE REQUEST: Special Exception SUMMARY: unpermitted Secondary Dwelling Unit ISSUES: encroaching into interior side setback ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-Americal Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SEL Texas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Tejano Town P-1/5 October 29, 2019 Jennifer Conroy 1304 Willow St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2019-0057 Property Description: E43 FT AV OF LOT 18 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE Dear Jennifer, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following sections from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-476 (B) (3) (a) (i) (Special Exceptions); from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations); To decrease the interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 3 ft. 6 inches (requested) in order to maintain a Garage Apartment that has been at this location for at least 25 years in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow AE clearance criteria requirements, The National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 P-1/6 From: …
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P-3/1 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0063 BOA DATE: January 13th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1507 Fairfield Dr. OWNER: Stephen H. Rison COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 VARIANCE REQUEST: Setback requirements SUMMARY: maintain an existing shed ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family ISSUES: trees would have prohibited construction in other areas; previous shed was built in same location NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neighborhood Alliance SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Wooten Neighborhood Assn. Wooten Neighborhood Plan Contact Team P-3/2 January 2, 2020 Stephen Rison 1507 Fairfield Dr Austin TX, 78757 Re: C15-2019-0063 Dear Stephen, Property Description: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) In order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) DENIED BY AUSTIN ENERGY (AE) , due to applicant having a permanent structures that conflict with Austin Energy’s clearance requirements. The Customer's facilities/installations shall maintain clearances from AE overhead facilities as required in Section 234 of the NESC. See NESC Clearance Envelope below for typical NESC clearances of 12-foot 6-inch vertical and 7-foot 6-inch horizontal from AE overhead primary voltage lines. Contact AE Design for specific clearance information. In addition, the Customer's facilities shall not be installed under or over AE overhead distribution facilities and shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 7'-6" from overhead AE distribution facilities. It is recommended that you remove the features shown on the submitted survey, be relocated from outside the easement area and that they maintain the required electric clearance requirements. Please contact Eben Kellogg Property Agent for Austin Energy - Public Involvement and Real Estate Services 512-322-6050/ eben.kellogg@austinenergy.com to demonstrate that this has been accomplished. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEBRUARY 5, 2020 5:30 PM ONE TEXAS CENTER, 3RD FLOOR-ROOM 325 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___Denisse Hudock (Alternate) AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Staff requests approval of January 13, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C. NONE D. E. NONE F. G. H. SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS I. INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Todd O’Neill 809 Norwalk Lane C15-2020-0001 NONE I-1 NONE On-Line Link: Item I-1 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the LDC Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, Section 3.3.2 (Gross Floor Area) (B) (1) to allow an attached parking area [carport] that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted (160 sq. ft.) from the Gross Floor Area calculation for this site in order to complete an addition of a bedroom and carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Note: Carport is 12 feet deep, it is not meeting the definition of a parking spot per TCM of a parking spot being 8 ½ x 17, therefore it is not meeting a parking area that can be exempted from Gross Floor Area. I-2 C15-2020-0003 Jennifer Hanlen for Addision Thom 3409 Neal Street On-Line Link: Item I-2 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from …
BMiidtB Creek '^ti0)milooi \s»mMim Date: January 30. 2020 TO: Board of Adjustment Sutjject C a se C15-2020-0004 1612 Newton Street Board Memtiers. T he applicant. Anthony Brown, h as not come beifore the Bouldin Creek Zoning Committee with his variance request tHit you slxxjld be aware of why Bouldin Creek did not adopt the Small Lot Amnesty Infill Tool in our Neighborhood Plan in 2002. Our neighboihood includes both the East and West Bouldin Creek V i ^ e r s h ed and when the NP w as written we had numerous properties being affected t>y lot to lot and creek flooding. That situation is more acute today with Atlas 14 and tfie increased density the LOC Rewrite is projected to t>ring to the neightxxtiood. We don't know what hardship Anthony Brown is claiming as justification for his request, txjt we wanted you to be aware of why the Small Lot A m r ^ s ty Tool is not inccxporated i n o u r N P. Thank you for your service. Sincerely, Paul Strange VP External Affairs and Zoning Chair Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P. O. Box 3683, Austin, Tejias 78704 LATE BACKUPI-3/45 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Public Hearing Response Case Number C15-2020-0004 Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:27:11 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** -- Sincerely, Colton Katzen (817)-403-9352 CAUTION:This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPI-3/46 LATE BACKUPI-3/47
