A.1.2 - Late Backup - Applicant Photos — original pdf
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D.10 - 1117 Linden — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0419 1117 LINDEN STREET D.10 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1940 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, roughly rectangular-plan stone-veneered frame house with Tudor Revival stylistic influences, including the “cat-slide” roof; partial-width inset porch; brick surrounds for all windows and the attic vent; variety of fenestration patterns. RESEARCH The house was built around 1940 by Marvin W. Pehl Sr. and his wife, Nobie, who lived here until around 1943. Marion W. Pehl was listed as a clerk at the Gugenheim-Goldsmith Company in the city directories, and a shipping clerk at a wholesale produce company, according to the 1940 U.S. Census. They had lived at 1802 Riverview Street prior to building this house. Marvin William Pehl Sr. died 1990; Nobie Pehl died in 1995. They are buried in Tyler, Texas. After a short period of tenancy by a renter in the mid-1940s, the house was purchased by Roy H. and Lillie Mae Gartman, who lived here until around 1954. Roy Gartman was a carpenter for Brown and Root, general building contractors; from this house, they moved to 1901 Bluebonnet Lane in South Austin. From 1954 through the end of the 1950s, the house was rented, then purchased by Charles F. and June E. Beadle. Charles F. Beadle was a native of Arkansas, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a city firefighter while living here. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. The applicant has information from the previous owner of the house that the stone and brick work that makes this house so distinctive was applied in a ca. 1979 remodel of the house, not within the historic period. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house may meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a minimal traditional house with aspects of Tudor Revival design and ornamental brick surrounds for the windows and attic vent, indicating a high degree of artistry in construction and architectural significance. However, it has been determined that the stone and brick work were not part of the original, historic architecture or character of the house. b. Historical association. The house was the home of several middle-class families over time, including a shipping clerk for a wholesale …
D.3.c - 2505 Park View Drive - applicant's comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Monday, November 16, 2020 2:53 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Park View Houses From: Dominique Levesque <dom@levesqueco.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 2:28 PM To: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Park View Houses *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Steve, I have remodeled many many pier and beam houses over the last 15‐20 years in Crestview , Brentwood and Allandale. Most of them were post war 2 bed 1 bath houses. I see value in recreating some of these old houses to be a functional desirable place to inhabit. I enjoy it more than new houses at times. My most recent addition remodel was at 1302 Aggie lane. A pier and beam renovation is possible because you can access the plumbing and work from the underside. We can do drilled piers now which are more stable. Everything is accessible. A poorly designed concrete foundation broken in numerous places like a smashed cracker is a losing game. Such are many of the artifacts in Air Conditioned Village . I have witnessed them in person. 2505 Parkview is directly behind 2506 Twin Oaks. The water from 2505 run‐off and natural flow ran through the backyard of 2506 Twin oaks and it would end up under water during major storms. There was nothing the lady could do about it. Water in the house, french drains could not correct this issue. The house was build to low to the ground.Her slab was buckled and heaving. I've seen the same of 2602 Park View Drive, 2510 Park View Drive , 2601 as well as 2603 Parkview. All these were ACV houses. All these house were poorly designed and the foundations failed eventually. 2502 Park View is the most intact. An attempt to correct the failing foundation at 2507 Park View in 2009 has exacerbated the issues and caused the perimeter to sink and the interior to swell and cracking is abundant. We bought the house from the previous owner in full knowledge of the condition of the slab. We intended to stay here for a short time while we raised our two young kids, a three year old boy and a 9 week old boy. We will rebuild a new house that suits our long term family needs. The previous owner of 2505 Park View, Dorothy Martinez asked that we purchase her house at the same time …
D.4.c - 2507 Park View Drive - applicant's comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Monday, November 16, 2020 2:53 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Park View Houses From: Dominique Levesque <dom@levesqueco.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 2:28 PM To: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Park View Houses *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Steve, I have remodeled many many pier and beam houses over the last 15‐20 years in Crestview , Brentwood and Allandale. Most of them were post war 2 bed 1 bath houses. I see value in recreating some of these old houses to be a functional desirable place to inhabit. I enjoy it more than new houses at times. My most recent addition remodel was at 1302 Aggie lane. A pier and beam renovation is possible because you can access the plumbing and work from the underside. We can do drilled piers now which are more stable. Everything is accessible. A poorly designed concrete foundation broken in numerous places like a smashed cracker is a losing game. Such are many of the artifacts in Air Conditioned Village . I have witnessed them in person. 2505 Parkview is directly behind 2506 Twin Oaks. The water from 2505 run‐off and natural flow ran through the backyard of 2506 Twin oaks and it would end up under water during major storms. There was nothing the lady could do about it. Water in the house, french drains could not correct this issue. The house was build to low to the ground.Her slab was buckled and heaving. I've seen the same of 2602 Park View Drive, 2510 Park View Drive , 2601 as well as 2603 Parkview. All these were ACV houses. All these house were poorly designed and the foundations failed eventually. 2502 Park View is the most intact. An attempt to correct the failing foundation at 2507 Park View in 2009 has exacerbated the issues and caused the perimeter to sink and the interior to swell and cracking is abundant. We bought the house from the previous owner in full knowledge of the condition of the slab. We intended to stay here for a short time while we raised our two young kids, a three year old boy and a 9 week old boy. We will rebuild a new house that suits our long term family needs. The previous owner of 2505 Park View, Dorothy Martinez asked that we purchase her house at the same time …
2.A.3 - Historic Design Standards - Staff presentation — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BRIEFING NOVEMBER 16, 2020 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 1. 2. Increase equity by reducing resources required for the historic district application. Increase predictability for property owners in potential districts. 3. Take a common-sense approach to design standards by recognizing underlying principles. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 4. Provide clearer standards for historic landmark owners and National Register district property owners. 5. Provide an educational tool for all historic property owners. 6. Provide consistent standards for project review by commissioners and staff. 7. Follow good practices in preservation. SECRETARY’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and …
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20201116-2.A - Historic Landmark Commission resolution on Historic Design Standards — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RESOLUTION 20201116-2.A Seconded By: Papavasiliou Date: November 16, 2020 Subject: Historic Design Standards Motioned By: Heimsath Resolution Recommend strong support and adoption of Historic Design Standards to related boards and commissions and City Council. See attached standards. The standards are intended to: 1) provide clear, accessible guidance to people seeking to make changes to historic properties, 2) aid the Historic Landmark Commission in consistent decision-making, and 3) assist neighborhoods seeking historic district designation, especially historically underrepresented communities, by removing the requirement to create their own design standards. Description of Resolution to Council Resolution by the Historic Landmark Commission supporting Council adoption of the Historic Design Standards. Rationale: See attached resolution. Vote For: Heimsath, Papavasiliou, Featherston, Jacob, Koch, Little, McWhorter, Myers, Tollett, Valenzuela, Wright Against: None Abstain: None Absent: None Attest: _________________________________ Terri Myers Chair, Historic Landmark Commission 1 of 1 HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS RESOLUTION Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation 20201116-2.A WHEREAS the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission was established in 1974 to promote historic preservation activities in Austin and advise the Austin City Council on matters related to historic preservation; and WHEREAS duties of the Historic Landmark Commission include reviewing requests to establish historic designation and making recommendations on the requests to the land use commission, providing information and counseling to owners of structures that are designated as historic structures, recommending amendments to the Code relating to historic preservation, and advising the Council on matters relating to historic preservation; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan outlines historic preservation policies for the City of Austin to preserve and interpret historic resources in Austin for residents and visitors, with goals including 1) the preservation and interpretation of historic resources; 2) the protection of historic buildings, structures, sites, places, and districts in neighborhoods throughout the city; and 3) the retention of the character of National Register and locally designated historic districts by ensuring development is compatible with the historic character of the districts; and WHEREAS the Strategic Direction 2023 includes the honoring and preservation of historical and ethnic heritage as an indicator category, with strategies that include protecting places that reflect Austin’s diverse history and broadening support for and participation in preserving underrepresented histories and resources; and WHEREAS the Historic Landmark Commission and Historic Preservation Office seek to support historic district designations, particularly in historically underrepresented Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities; and WHEREAS the Commission finds …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission November 16, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held November 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 15th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 16, 2020 meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@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, a telephone number, and 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 preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion 16 Noviembre, 2020 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 (15 Noviembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-1264 or preservation@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 hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con …
Agenda — original pdf
Special Meeting of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force November 13, 2020 at 9am Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held November 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, November 12th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 13th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0194 or marisa.flores@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 30 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 marisa.flores@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Page 1 of 2 Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force FECHA de la reunion (13 Noviembre 2020) 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 (12 Noviembre 2020 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 512-972-0194 o marisa.flores@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 …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 13, 2020 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission to be held November 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, November 12, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 11/13/2020 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6415 or matt.schmidt@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 matt.schmidt@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 Implementation Advisory Commission del Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan FECHA de la reunion 13 de Noviembre de 2020 la 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 (12 de Noviembre de 2020 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 junta en 512-974-6415 o matt.schmidt@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 …
Agenda — original pdf
Special Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board November 13, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held November 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 12, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 13, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1260 or edna.staniszewski@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 edna.staniszewski@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 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 13 de Noviembre de 2020 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 (12 de Noviembre 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: • de o al la en un junta envíe enlace correo electrónico 512-974-1260 Llame or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (12 de Noviembre 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 …
MCPD Regular Meeting Agenda Friday November 13, 2020 — original pdf
Special Meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) November 13, 2020 MCPD to be held on Friday November 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, November 12, 2020 by 12:00pm noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Friday November 13, 2020 Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (Thursday, November 12, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to david.ondich@austintexas.gov, by Noon Thursday November 12, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) la junta en FECHA de la reunion (11/13/2020) 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 (11/12/2020 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 (512)-974-3256 y david.ondich@austitnexas.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 hablar al enlace de la junta, los …
4a - Cooling Tower RCA — original pdf
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Review and Recommendation November 13, 2020 Health and Environment Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: December 10, 2020 Austin Water Mark Jordan, Kevin Critendon COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT Recommend approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) and City Code Section 15-9-241 (Utility Regulations) related to commercial and industrial cooling tower water efficiency performance standards, operations, registration, inspection and administrative requirements and penalties. Funding for the administration of these code changes is included in Austin Water’s FY 2020-2021 Approved Operating Budget AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING N/A August 16, 2012, Ord. 20120816-004; May 5, 2016, Ord. 20160505-003 Kevin Critendon, 512-972-0191; Mark Jordan, 512-974-3901; November 17, 2020 - To be reviewed and Resource Management Commission November 17, 2020 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: For More Information: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The 2018 Austin Integrated Water Resources Plan – Water Forward – recommended the adoption of ordinances that would increase water use efficiency by the commercial, industrial and institutional (CII) water use sectors, specifically including cooling towers. The proposed ordinance language would amend Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) by imposing administrative penalties of up to $500 for failure to submit required cooling tower registration and annual inspection reports to ensure towers are meeting all water efficiency standards and equipment requirements. Assessment of administrative penalties for this program would be consistent with the current assessment of penalties under the Commercial Irrigation System Evaluation and Commercial Car Wash Certification programs. The proposed ordinance also includes an offense for submitting a false report or tampering with readout and reporting devices. The proposed ordinance would also amend the inspection report requirements to include whether the tower is meeting additional water efficiency standards for drift eliminators and the addition of biocides to cooling tower recirculating water to prevent algae growth, thereby increasing water efficiency as well as protecting public health by preventing airborne bacteria. These measures are consistent with 1126.1 and E 403.5.2, respectively, of the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO), and Standard 189.1, International Green Construction Code, of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Finally, the proposed ordinance would amend City Code Section15-9-241 (Utility Regulations) by providing that those who do not submit required registration and inspection reports would be ineligible …
4a - Cooling Tower RCA Backup — original pdf
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6-4 TO THE CITY CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION, REGULATION OF COOLING TOWERS, PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES, AND THE ADDING OF NEW OFFENSES THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; OR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND AMENDING SECTION 15-9-241 RELATING TO EVAPORATIVE LOSS CREDIT ON WASTEWATER CHARGES FOR COOLING TOWERS. 10 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 11 PART 1. FINDINGS. 12 The City Council finds that: 1. Given the potential for severe and frequent drought conditions in Central Texas, it is essential that new water use policies to conserve water continue to be developed. 2. Water conservation efforts, including policies for responsible water conservation and regulations for cooling towers, help maximize limited resources as population grows while ensuring supply for critical public health and safety needs including adequate supplies necessary for emergency fire fighting, fire suppression, and natural disaster or other emergency management or disaster response. 3. As water is essential to public health and sanitation and the City’s water supply is the sole or primary water supply for over a million people, water conservation and drought condition measures that help assure the maintenance of a sufficient City water supply for the City’s customers are necessary to protect public health and for the purposes of sanitation. PART 2. City Code Section 6-4-2 (Definitions) is repealed and replaced with a new Section 6-4-2 to read as follows: 31 § 6-4-2 - DEFINITIONS. 32 Unless a different definition is expressly provided, in this chapter: Page 1 of 28 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 (1) ACTION OF THE UTILITY means an action taken by Austin Water pursuant to this chapter. (2) AQUATIC LIFE means a vertebrate organism dependent upon an aquatic environment to sustain its life. (3) AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM means any irrigation system connected to and being operated by a programmable controller, including a permanently or temporarily installed irrigation system. (4) AUSTIN WATER, AW, AWU, and the Utility mean the Austin Water Utility. (5) AUXILIARY WATER means a water supply …
4b - Onsite Reuse RCA — original pdf
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Review and Recommendation November 13, 2020 Health and Environment Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water December 10, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Katherine Jashinski, Teresa Lutes, Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance to establish Chapter 15-13 of the Austin City Code and amend City Code Chapter 2-13 regarding treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems to encourage the development of local, sustainable water supplies using alternative source waters in commercial buildings for non-potable uses. Amount and Source of Funding Funding for the administration of these code changes is included in Austin Water’s FY 2020-2021 Approved Operating Budget November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. November 17, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission November17, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission N/A Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The 2018 Austin Integrated Water Resources Plan – Water Forward – includes strategies that require adoption of ordinances and incentives that would encourage and eventually require development of local, sustainable water supplies using alternative source waters (including rainwater, stormwater, A/C condensate, foundation drain water and graywater) for large commercial buildings for non-potable uses. The proposed ordinance language establishes regulations for the treatment, monitoring, and reporting requirements for onsite water reuse systems. These regulations are based on the model local ordinance from the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems, which is supported by a risk- based public health framework that was developed by an expert panel of researchers, practitioners and public health officials. The proposed regulations are necessary to ensure the reuse systems are designed, operated and maintained in a manner that is protective of public health, thereby increasing their acceptance and adoption in new development. Along with these regulations, Austin Water is planning to administer a pilot onsite non- potable reuse incentive program. Grant awards are intended to help offset the installation costs of systems for development projects that voluntarily install and use onsite water reuse systems for non-potable water uses such as toilet flushing, cooling tower make-up water and irrigation. Through a proposed incentive program, projects that are able to offset at least 1,000,000 gallons of potable water each year will be eligible for $250,000 in grant funding and projects that …
4b - Onsite Reuse RCA Backup — original pdf
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 15-13 TO THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ONSITE WATER REUSE SYSTEMS; AMENDING CHAPTER 2-13 TO THE CITY CODE RELATING TO VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION; CREATING AN OFFENSE; AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. FINDINGS. 10 The City Council finds that: 1. Given the potential for severe and frequent drought conditions in Central Texas, it is essential that new water use policies to conserve water continue to be developed. 2. Water conservation efforts, including policies for responsible onsite water reuse systems, help maximize limited resources as population grows, while ensuring supply for critical public health and safety needs including adequate supplies necessary for emergency fire-fighting, fire suppression, and natural disaster or other emergency management or disaster response. 3. Proper maintenance of onsite water reuse systems is necessary for sanitation and to protect public health as the City’s standard means of treatment or disposal through the City’s wastewater treatment systems or storm sewers, as applicable, is not being used as the sole or primary means of treatment or disposal. 24 PART 2. City Code Chapter 15-13 is adopted to read as follows: ARTICLE 1. - REGULATION OF ONSITE WATER REUSE SYSTEMS. Division 1. - General Provisions. § 15-13-1 – APPLICABILITY. (A) This chapter applies to the installation and operation of Alternative Water Source systems on properties containing multi-family and non-residential buildings, where retail water service is provided by Austin Water or successor department. Page 1 of 37 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 (B) This chapter does not apply to Alternative Water Source systems: (1) (2) (3) (4) on properties where retail water service is provided by an entity other than Austin Water or successor department; on properties containing only one- or two-family dwellings which includes detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses); constructed for industrial process wastewater reuse regulated under Chapter 210 Subchapter E (Special Requirements for Use of Industrial Reclaimed Water) of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code; or constructed …
4c - 2021 Proposed Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2021 January 12, 2021 March 2, 2021 May 4, 2021 July 6, 2021 September 7, 2021 November 2, 2021
Presentation — original pdf
Water Forward Task Force Meeting 11/13/2020 Agenda Staff Briefings Approval of the September 4, 2020 Meeting Minutes • Water Forward Implementation Progress and Outlook • Technical Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittees Recap Voting Items (summarized language) • Recommend approval of an ordinance related to cooling towers • Recommend approval of an ordinance related to Onsite Water Reuse Systems • Discuss and consider approval of proposed meeting schedule for 2020 3a. Water Forward Implementation Progress and Outlook Current Water Supplies Monthly Inflows to Lakes Buchanan and Travis Data through October 31, 2020 Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2019 2020 h t n o M r e p t e e F - e r c A 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Current Water Supplies Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through November 1, 2020 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 LCRA Lake Levels Forecast https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward Strategies • Indirect Potable Reuse Questions and Discussion 3b. Technical Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittees Recap 9/29 & 10/23 Ordinance Subcommittee Meetings Onsite Regulatory Framework Workshop Recap Next Steps for Non-LDC Code Changes Community Engagement Affordability Discussion Questions and Discussion 4. Voting Items Item 4a Recommend approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) and City Code Section 15-9-241 (Utility Regulations) related to commercial and industrial cooling tower water efficiency performance standards, operations, registration, inspection and administrative requirements and penalties. Item 4b Recommend approval of an ordinance to establish Chapter 15-13 of the Austin City Code and amend City Code Chapter 2-13 regarding treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems to encourage the development of local, sustainable water supplies using alternative source waters in commercial buildings for non-potable uses. Discuss and consider approval of proposed meeting Item 4c schedule for 2021 • January 12, 2021 • March 2, 2021 • …
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Item 1A: Affordable Housing Update — original pdf
Mueller Redevelopment October 2020 RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Affordable Housing Update – November 13, 2020 1 Housing Goal Mueller will be an interactive, mixed-use community that will be a model for responsible urban development, offering a compact pedestrian-oriented alternative to the land-consumptive and automobile- dependent development patterns that could influence the form and pattern of growth within Austin. Vision Goal Redevelopment must offer a wide range of housing choices in order to create a new community of socially and economically diverse residents. 2 | RMMA PIAC November 2020 Overall Approach & Roles Initial Program Design & Strategy • • City of Austin & Catellus Francie Ferguson & consultants (Compass Advisors) Development Implementation • • • Catellus/AH Builders – product & pricing PIAC/CDC – community oversight Catellus/AH Builders/Program Admin – marketing & outreach Long Term Strategy & Implementation • Mueller Foundation – nonprofit governing body • Mueller Foundation/Program Administrator – resale program • Program Administrator – operations and management Affordability Stewardship • • • Program Administrator – education and credit counseling Lenders/Program Administrator – screening buyers City of Austin/Program Administrator – monitoring compliance 3 | RMMA PIAC November 2020 MDA Requirement – Affordable Housing • MDA requires 25% affordable housing built during development • MFI requirement o For Sale o For Rent < = 80% MFI < = 60% MFI • Affordability period (per S.M.A.R.T. Housing) o For Sale = one year o For Rent = five years • Good-faith effort to deliver longer and deeper affordability • Indistinguishable and interspersed • AEGB 3-Star 4 | RMMA PIAC November 2020 Current Status/Affordability Period 663 families served to date Current Status/Affordability Period • 555 original new homes o Includes 45 workforce homes at 120% MFI o 108 resales • 30 homes released to market total 525 affordable new and resale homes currently in portfolio: TOTAL Yard Row Mueller Homes Garden ALL 525 60 307 94 64 GROUP 1 GROUP 2 RETAINED RELEASED 103 41 37 13 12 422 19 270 81 52 108 28 51 12 17 30 3 20 7 0 7 | RMMA PIAC November 2020 MFI Level: New Homes, Apartments Median Family Income MDA Requirement Current MFI For Sale For Rent Requirement <= 80% MFI <= 60% MFI <50% to 80% <30% to 60% Over and Above (a broader qualification in addition to what is required in the MDA) For Sale For Rent up to 120% up to …