CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item10 DATE: Monday December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0045 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Justin Belmore OWNER: Justin Belmore ADDRESS: 913 CAPITOL CT VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (1) to decrease the minimum lot size from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5, 158 square feet (requested) in order to complete a Two-Unit Residential in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Brentwood Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2-773 - DUPLEX, TWO-UNIT, AND THREE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL USES. (A) To the extent of conflict, this section supersedes the base zoning district regulations. (B) For a duplex, two-unit, and three-unit residential use: (1) minimum lot area is 5,750 square feet; (2) minimum front yard setback is 15 feet; (3) minimum rear yard setback is: (a) the base zoning district minimum rear yard setback; or (b) five feet when the lot is adjacent to: (i) an alley; or (ii) another lot with a use that is permitted in a multifamily base zoning district or less restrictive base zoning district; (4) minimum street-side yard setback for a lot located on a corner and: (a) on a Level 1 street is the greater of five feet from the property line or 10 feet from curb, or in the absence of curbs, from the edge of the pavement; or (b) on a Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 street is 10 feet from the property line; (5) minimum number of street-facing entrances is one; (6) maximum building coverage is 40 percent; and (7) maximum impervious cover is 45 percent. Source: Section 13-2-254; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 000309-39; Ord. 030605-49; Ord. 031120-44; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20060216-043; Ord. 20060309-058; Ord. 20060622-022; Ord. 20060928-022; Ord. 20080618-093; Ord. No. 20231102-028, Pt. 12, 11-13-23; Ord. No. 20231207-001, Pt. 8, 12-18-23. BOARD’S DECISION: December 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Approve; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 10-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM11 DATE: Monday December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0047 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) OUT ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Bhavani Singal OWNER: Darrell Azar ADDRESS: 4906 LYNNWOOD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: LDC: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 2 feet 5 inches (requested) and Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (3) (a) to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 3 feet (requested), in order to complete and change the use of an existing detached garage to a Two-Unit Residential in an “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Section 25-2-515 (Rear yard of Through Lot) & Section 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two- Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum interior Note: LDC Sections: 25-2-515 – REAR YARD OF THROUGH LOT For a through lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. 25-2-773 - DUPLEX, TWO-UNIT, AND THREE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL USES. (A) To the extent of conflict, this section supersedes the base zoning district regulations. (B) For a duplex, two-unit, and three-unit residential use: (1) minimum lot area is 5,750 square feet; (2) minimum front yard setback is 15 feet; (3) minimum rear yard setback is: (a) the base zoning district minimum rear yard setback; or (b) five feet when the lot is adjacent to: (i) an alley; or (ii) another lot with a use that is permitted in a multifamily base zoning district or less restrictive base zoning district; (4) minimum street-side yard setback for a lot located on a corner and: (a) on a Level 1 street is the greater of five feet from the property line or 10 feet from curb, or in the absence of curbs, from the edge of the pavement; or (b) on a Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 street is 10 feet from the property line; (5) minimum number of street-facing entrances is one; (6) maximum building coverage is 40 percent; and (7) maximum impervious cover is 45 percent. Source: Section 13-2-254; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 000309-39; Ord. 030605-49; Ord. 031120-44; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION December 6, 2024, AT 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Board and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene by email at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5003. Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariama Mbacke, Austin Community College Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Halle Kocian, University of Texas at Austin Mariana Ponce, University of Texas at Austin CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Caleb Brizuela, Huston-Tillotson University Dominic Polidor, Huston-Tillotson University Prisca Dhital, Huston-Tillotson University Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University Jake Hamerslough, St. Edward’s University AGENDA The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Meeting from April 19, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Commitment to the Commission from commissioners to honor their commitment to attend and actively participate in the work of the Commission Approve the 2025 College Student Commission meeting schedule. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion of Working Group processes. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. 5. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group regarding Project Connect & the expansion of I-35. 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 Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at (512-972-5003), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey District 2 – Vacancy Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian Mcgiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: Rendering a decision on the complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: Resolution of the complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates), following the conclusion of the final hearing held on November 13, 2024. FINAL HEARING A complaint …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION DECEMBER 5, 2024 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Michael Drohan Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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. 1. Recommend authorizing execution of all documents necessary or desirable including, if applicable, an interlocal cooperation agreement, with the Austin Public Facilities Corporation for the purpose of developing the Northeast Service Center at 8301 Johnny Morris Road, for an amount not to exceed $245,000,000. ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-6253, Agenda Item #: 14. 12/12/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents necessary or desirable including, if applicable, an interlocal cooperation agreement, with the Austin Public Facilities Corporation for the purpose of developing the Northeast Service Center at 8301 Johnny Morris Road, for an amount not to exceed $245,000,000. Funding: $139,000,000 is available in the Capital budget of the Financial Services Department. $106,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Related to Items #15 and #16. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $139,000,000 is available in the Capital budget of the Financial Services Department. Funding in the amount of $106,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Prior Council Action: May 30, 2024 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a ground lease, and interlocal agreement, and all other documents necessary or desirable with the Austin Public Facilities Corporation to develop the Northeast Service Center at 8301 Johnny Morris Road, for a total interlocal agreement amount not to exceed $8,500,000. For More Information: Kimberly Olivares, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, 512-974-2924; Andrew Moore, Public Private Partnership Program Manager, 512-974-7604. Additional Backup Information: The Northeast Service Center (NESC) facility is anticipated to be approximately 300,000 square feet and will be constructed to allow for future expansion up to 375,000 square feet. The NESC will incorporate vehicle servicing shop areas, warehousing, administrative offices and support functions, outside storage, and vehicle storage that will merge and consolidate current operations from various separate locations for Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) and the Fleet Mobility Services Department (FMSD). Currently, ARR maintains its entire fleet from the Todd Lane location in southeast Austin. ARR requires the use of additional facilities to better service their customers, improve operational efficiencies, reduce long-term operating costs, allow for staff expansion, and reduce the Department’s carbon footprint by providing a northern location to deploy trucks. In addition to directly supporting ARR vehicle needs, the NESC will provide much needed and improved space to support a wide range of fleet assets from lawn mowers to watercraft to Fire/Police/EMS vehicles and Public Works trucks. The NESC will be operational 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency that would require this functionality for an extended period. The development will include a fuel station for ARR, FMSD, and other city vehicles …
Northeast Service Center Austin Resource Recovery & Fleet Mobility Services Department Zero Waste Advisory Commission December 5, 2024 Northeast Service Center Zero Waste Advisory Commission December 5, 2024 Project Timeline • City purchased the property in 2013 • Programming/Design Criteria completed in 2023. • Council approved funding for Design May 30, 2024. $8,500,000 • Council approved Zoning September 12, 2024. • Request to negotiate and execute a Development Agreement with Stream Realty Partners Austin, LP, December 12, 2024. Funding authorization for $245 Million. • Interlocal Agreement with Austin Public Facilities Corporation to deliver the project improvements. Northeast Service Center Project Elements Administrative Offices for Austin Resource Recovery and Fleet Mobility Services Department and Vehicle service centers to include: Office and conference center • • • • • • • Training facilities Vehicle maintenance • Warehouse Vehicle make-ready Vehicle parking Fueling and Charging facilities Vehicle washing • Will house approximately 750 employees. • Large trucks will depart to the north towards Hwy 290. Property is divided by large riparian/critical water quality zone. • • Meeting space for surrounding community. • In discussions with AISD regarding internships/vocational training. Planned public garden along Johnny Morris Road adjacent to area for food trucks. Vehicle Service bays will be conditioned space improving work environment. • • Zero Waste Advisory Commission December 5, 2024 Move FMSD from 1182 Hargrave – Service Center #6 Reduce crowding at Harold Court – Service Center #1 Move ARR HQ from Rutherford Lane Northeast Service Center Zero Waste Advisory Commission December 5, 2024 Sustainability and Wellness Austin Energy Green Building 3-Star • • WELL v2 Silver • Onsite Water Reduction Strategies • • -Low Flow Fixtures -Rainwater and Condensate - Collection • • • • -Native Plants -Energy Star Appliances -Reclaimed Water Plumbing within Buildings Solar Power Electrical Vehicle Charging • Emergency Generators • Backup Emergency Water • Reduced Light Pollution • • Natural Interior Daylighting • • • • • • Lifecycle Assessment Analysis Low Emitting Materials Restorative Spaces and Lactation Rooms Indoor Air Quality Improvements Interior Acoustical Improvements Building Disassembly Analysis Northeast Service Center Location – District 1 Zero Waste Advisory Commission December 5, 2024 Northeast Service Center – Administrative Offices ARR & FMSD Zero Waste Advisory Commission December 5, 2024 Northeast Service Center – Administrative Offices ARR & FMSD Zero Waste Advisory Commission December 5, 2024 Northeast Service Center – Administrative Offices ARR & FMSD Zero Waste Advisory …
Regular Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, December 4th 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST City of Austin Permitting and Development Center Room #1203 (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin Texas 78752) and some members may be attending via videoconference Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Alejandra Mireles (Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Office) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Primary Representative: Elaina Fowler Alternate Representative: VACANT Sonny Sin Nayer Sikder Julie Glasser Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Melissa Ortega Diana Melendez Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Philip Reichert Alice Navarro Early Childhood Council Amanda Afifi (Chair) Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Morgan Davis Jerry Joe Benson Jennifer Powell Curtis Wyman Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam VACANT Lisa Chang 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on OCTOBER 23RD, 2024. Briefing on updates and opportunities for the City’s Open Government Partnership. (Ana Defrates, Research Program Lead, Office of Innovation; Amanda Jasso, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager) STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on a Joint Inclusion Committee member participating in the Open Government Partnership Workgroup while avoiding a quorum. Introduce new Joint Inclusion Committee members Philip Reichert and Curtis Wyman from the Commission on …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a special meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 23rd, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST in the BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 (301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701) Vice-Chair RICHARD BONDI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Diana Melendez Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Early Childhood Council: Eliza Gordon Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Lisa Chang Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Sonny Sin & Nayer Sikder Commissions With Vacancies: Commissioners Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs African American Resource Advisory Commission: Commissioners Elaina Fowler or Antonio Ross Human Rights Commission: Commissioners Morgan Davis or Muneeb “Meebs”Aslam AGENDA REVISED 1 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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. Cierra Maddison expresses gratitude for the Joint Inclusion Committee’s agenda item approving a Recommendation in support of Sunday Sessions ATX and that she will share the upcoming JIC’s community input meetings for the City’s FY26 budget. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2024. The minutes are approved at the October 23rd, 2024 Special Called meeting on COMMISSIONER LISA CHANG’s motion, COMMISSIONER JERRY JOE BENSON’S second, on a 6-0 vote. (Off the dais: Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s Commissioner Sonny Si, and Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s Amanda Afifi. Absent: African American Resource Advisory Commissions’ Elaina Fowler and Human Rights Commission’s Commissioner Morgan Davis.) DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on community input collected at the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Community Voices and Choices session on October 2nd, 2024. Discussion on what was shared during sessions. Discussion on the next steps from Commission on Aging requesting a City of Austin Implicit Bias Day. COMMISSIONER RICHARD BONDI shares about connecting with Marion Sanchez through the Commission on Aging because the We All the Belong campaign is like the purpose of the event and there could be funding for it; shares that a public proclamation may be made; shares possibilities …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for December 4, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Briefing on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative. Historic zoning applications 1308 Springdale Road – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to January 8, 2025) Historic landmark and historic district applications 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new construction cabana, and new siding. (Postponed to January 8, 2025) 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House – Repair and replace deck and rails, and paint exterior. (Postponed to January 8, 2025) National Register district permit applications 1003 Maufrais Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Addition and remodel, new construction cabana and pool. (Postponed to January 8, 2025) 810 W 11th Street – West Downtown National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 2021 Travis Heights Boulevard – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Partial demolition, new construction rear unit. 1515 W 31st Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction rear unit. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 1702 W 30th Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction single family residence, new pool. 1505 W 32nd Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Remodel and addition on main house, demolition of a garage, new construction rear unit. 1417 Preston Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction single family residence, new pool. 1101 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Remove ramp, partial demolition, new construction. 1113-1115 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Partial demolition, reconstruction of west façade, new construction Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 1702 E Martin Luther …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission December 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer, Vice Chair Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on November 6, 2024 1 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Name: Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon, SP-2023-0376D Applicant: Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits Location: 4824 Laguna Ln, Austin, TX, 78746 Council District: District 8 Staff: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department; 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Name: Loyola Flats, SP-2024-0147C.SH Applicant: Allison Lehman, Kimley-Horn Location: 6700 Decker Lane, Austin, TX, 78724 Council District: District 1 Staff: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department; 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve the tree canopy in Austin – Environmental Commissioners Richard Brimer and Melinda Schiera Discussion and recommendation on the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan – Environmental …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA December 4, 2024 Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon, SP-2023-0376D Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: 4824 Laguna Ln, Austin, TX, 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Lake Austin Watershed Water Supply Rural Classification Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. Protect the natural shoreline areas and larger wetland Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) W-13 by providing a 3:1 H:V slope from the lake bottom elevation at the shoreline to the final dredge depth. 2. Provide additional wetland mitigation plantings (2,125 plantings comprised of an equal number of 6 different species of FACW and OBL species) within 5 feet of the shoreline to a maximum depth of 1 foot. 3. Provide additional wetland mitigation plantings (1,321 plantings comprised of an equal number of 6 different species of FAC and FACW species) on the other 14 existing wetland CEFs on land. 4. Restore all areas disturbed in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) per Standard Specification 609S.) 5. Limit dredging within the 25% and 50% Critical Root Zones (CRZ) of trees along the shoreline to outside of the existing concrete retaining walls. 6. Provide measures to minimize/avoid sediment discharge including: 1) stabilized construction entrance and access road from the Channel Rd entrance to the barge access location and, 2) silt fencing and mulch logs downslope of staging, storage and dewatering areas, and 3) stabilized dewatering area for dredge bags, 4) floating turbidity curtain downstream of the dewatering operation, and 5) floating turbidity curtain surrounding active dredge area. 7. Conduct dredging via hydraulic methods using floating excavator units and bagging of material. Watershed Protection Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon, SP-2023-0367D Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance (current code) Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. 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 …
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 2024XXXX-00X Date: Subject: City of Austin Tree Canopy Ordinance Motion by: Melinda Schiera Seconded by: WHEREAS, the Urban Forestry Committee recognizes Council approved, on August 8, 2019, a Resolution declaring a climate emergency in the City, and WHEREAS, the Council approved, on September 30, 2021, the Austin Climate Equity Plan setting a goal of 50% Tree Canopy by 2050, and WHEREAS, Council re-affirmed its target of net-zeros community-wide emissions by 2040 on February 15, 2024, and WHEREAS, Council approved, on March 21, 2024, a resolution directing the City Manager to explore a right-of-way design and management plan to promote green infrastructure including street trees in the right-of-way while ensuring the safety and reliability of utility infrastructure. WHEREAS, current data shows 41% canopy cover city wide based on satellite imagery captured in the summer of 2022, and WHEREAS, the tree canopy over East Austin is less than West Austin, and there is a specific need to increase tree canopy on private land in East Austin, and WHEREAS, an expansive Tree Canopy mitigates the heat island effect, removes carbon from the air, improves community health be removing pollutants from the air, and improves biodiversity, and WHEREAS, feedback from Urban Landscape Architects to the Environmental Commission is that trees planted from site plan requirements are not surviving, and WHEREAS, the mitigation payment rates to the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund (UFRF) defined in the Environmental Criteria Manual 3.5.4, in leui of replacement or preservation, have not been updated since 2010. THEREFORE, the Urban Forestry Committee recommends the Environmental Commission advise Council adopt the following actions to more aggressively expand, protect, and enhance the City’s Tree Canopy: 1. Set a goal of 50% city-wide canopy cover by 2040 instead of 2050. 1 of 3 2. Augment the current inventory plans to capture satellite imagery to calculate the city- wide canopy cover biennially instead of every four years in order to evaluate the tree canopy percentage in a more cost-effective manner, and gaining the ability to track progress towards tree canopy goal. This also captures tree canopy on private property, whereas manual tree inventory does not. 3. In addition to the promotion of green infrastructure in the right-of-way, promote green green infrastructure in challenging placements such as easements. 4. Require the City Arborist and the Development Services Department to document the number and scope of unpermitted removal of protected and heritage trees …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241204-005 Second by: Date: December 4, 2024 Subject: Austin Energy Resource Plan Motion by: Haris Qureshi WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy 1 of 3 Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission December 4, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center 625 East 10th Street, Austin Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0083 or Heather.Cooke@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the rehabilitation of the East Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System and authorize the City's share of funding for capital improvements to the East Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000. Funding in the amount of $1,400,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Ivanhoe Trail Water Pipeline Renewal with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc. in the amount of $2,977,416 plus a $297,742 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,275,158. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. (District 5) 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 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 13, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on November 13, 2024, at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, Alex Navarro (Remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Marcela Tunon Sion (Remote), Amanda Marzullo Commission Members Absent: Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Judy Musgrove, William Moriarty PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the October 9, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell- Gaines absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,910,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in a principal amount not to exceed $6,280,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 4. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in the amount of $3,630,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in the amount of $7,085,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with …
..De Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: December 4, 2024 Council: December 12, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the rehabilitation of the East Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System and authorize the City's share of funding for capital improvements to the East Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000. Funding in the amount of $1,400,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Water. Prior Council Action: July 23, 2009 - Council approved an interlocal agreement to purchase the City’s share of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System from the Lower Colorado River Authority. September 22, 2011 - Council approved an agreement with the Brazos River Authority for the operation and maintenance of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. March 6, 2014 - Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Round Rock, Leander, and Cedar Park concerning the capacity, operation, maintenance, and improvements to the Southwest Interceptor of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 18, 2017 - Council approved negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 7, 2020 - Council approved negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander to increase Austin’s reimbursement share related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. March 21, 2024 – Council approved negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: December 4, 2024 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System (Brushy Creek System) is a wastewater system located in southern Williamson County. The cities of Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park jointly purchased the Brushy Creek System from the Lower Colorado River Authority in 2009, and each City is a …
..Body Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: December 4, 2024 Council: December 12, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Ivanhoe Trail Water Pipeline Renewal with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc. in the amount of $2,977,416 plus a $297,742 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,275,158. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. (District 5) Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB CLMC1055 for these services. The solicitation was issued on August 26, 2024, and closed on October 3, 2024. 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 website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140873. 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 98.48% MBE and 1.52% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: December 4, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Ivanhoe Trail Water Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks that are in poor condition and impact service delivery. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water mains located within the general boundaries of Ivanhoe Trail, Foxton Cove, Larson Cove, Wadsworth Way, Rochelle Drive, and Jubilee Trail in southwest Austin. The project includes approximately 4,690 linear feet of 8-inch water main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. The project also includes upgrading sidewalk ramps at intersections and repaving all affected streets. This item includes one allowance of $10,000 that will be used to address contaminated soil and groundwater. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain item(s) of work when details are not determined at the time of bidding. Due to the potential for unknown underground utilities during construction, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen …
