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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET 10 10.11 acres 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB Bull Creek Bee Creek (Water Supply Suburban) SPC-2023-0357C ZAP COMMISSION DATE: December 3, 2024 Bull Creek Market LLC 6503 Treadwell Blvd Austin, Texas 78757 Attn: Mark Roeder (512) 328-0002 Thompson Land Engineering, LLC 904 N. Cuernavaca Austin, Texas 78733 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: North Trail Office Park (W/R SPC-2022-0170C) ADDRESS: DISTRICT: WATERSHED: AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda, Senior Planner (512) 974-3338 randall.rouda@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: GR-CO with Hill Country Roadway Overlay The applicant proposes to construct a three-story professional PROPOSED USE: office building with associated improvements within the commercial multi-family with associated improvement within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor. REQUEST: The site is located within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no commission waiver requests with this application. Several administrative waivers have been approved during Staff review of the proposal. See below. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies will all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All comments have been cleared. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Ordinance. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: Postponed to December 3, 2024, following discussion. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 10.112ac of Lot 1, Block A of the Champion 360 Subdivision, Travis County, Texas, according to the Deed Recorded in Document #2023038947 EXIST. ZONING: GR-CO ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 ALLOWED HEIGHT: 28’ MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 90% MIN. REQ. HC NATURAL AREA: 4 ac (40%) PROVIDED: 5.6 ac (56%) REQUIRED PARKING: 0 CONDITIONAL OVERLAY ZONING REQUIREMENTS This site is subject to additional conditions per Ordinance No. 050113-69. They are: PROPOSED USE: Professional Office PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.26:1 PROPOSED HEIGHT: 28’ PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 8.6% PROPOSED IMP. CVRG.: 15.5% PROPOSED PARKING:464 • 75-foot Bluff Setback • 50-foot Vegetative Buffer • No access to Lakewood Drive • No highly reflective materials • Mechanical equipment may not exceed 70 DBA …
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37,732 37,732 37,732 37,732 37,732 264,123 ADDRESS & Street Name 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB Zoning Site Area (sf) (ac) Private Common Open Space (sf) (%) Impervious Cover (sf) (ac) (%) Total Building Coverage Area (sf) (%) Total Building Floor Area (sf) Total Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Total Building Height (feet) Total Building Height (stories) Existing GR-CO 440,505 10.11 -- -- 0 0.00 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0:1 0.0 0 Allow / Required sf = 5.0% GSA (min.) 5,750-SF 22,025 Proposed GR-CO 440,505 10.11 25,000 5.7% 68,307 1.57 15.5% 90.0% 37,732 8.6% 113,196 0.26:1 75.0% see building sections; 28' (max.) per settlement agreement IC items: -------------- - Bldgs - Drive aisle and parking - Sidewalk Pavement Impervious Cover (IC) Summary (This Site Plan only) Total Existing IC Area (sf) -------------- 0 0 0 0 % -------------- 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Existing to be Removed -------------- 0 0 0 0 Proposed to be Added -------------- 37,732 25,736 4,839 68,307 Total Proposed IC Area (sf) -------------- 37,732 25,736 4,839 68,307 % -------------- 8.6% 5.8% 1.1% 15.5% Total IC = Total IC (acres) = 0.00 1.57 1.57 Parking Summary Required / Allowed Proposed See below See below Type Parking Totals - Total - Total (Standard) - uncovered/outside - Total (Accessible per IBC table 1106.1) - Total (Standard) - in garage - Total (Accessible per IBC table 1106.1) - Total (Compact) - Total Bicycle Parking - Short Term Bicycle Parking Spaces - Long Term Bicycle Parking Spaces - Total Loading zone 412.0 -- 2.0 -- 6.0 123.6 14% 86% 1 (30% compact allowed per COA LDC 25-6-477) 41 (10% vehicle spaces) 464 18 2 376 16 52 42 6 36 1 Required Parking Business & Professional Offices * SF …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0287A ZAP COMMISSION DATE: Dec 3, 2024 1.25 acres Panda Express Restaurant (Limited Use) with Drive-Through Jonathan Bellock McKinney Falls Association LLC 149 Colonial Rd Manchester, CT 06042 Karen Wunsch, AICP Pape-Dawson Engineers 10801 Mopac Expy, Bldg 3, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78759 PROJECT NAME: PROPOSED USE: ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 7200 Springfield Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned LR-MU-CO, and is currently undeveloped. Restaurants (Limited Use) with drive-through facilities are conditional in the Neighborhood Commercial/LR District per 25-2-809. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: There is no construction proposed with this site plan. The applicant will submit a B/Construction Only site plan if the Conditional Use Permit request is approved. The proposed gross floor area will be 2,746 square feet, under the 3,000 square foot limit for Restaurant (Limited) uses in LR zoning districts. Restaurant (Limited) uses are not permitted to serve alcohol. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the limited restaurant use with a drive-through. PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: NA christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov Telephone: 974-2788 WATERSHED: Marble Creek (Suburban watershed) APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: NA T.I.A.: Not Required PROPOSED F.A.R.: .05 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 5% PROPOSED IC:65.91% PROJECT INFORMATION 1.25 acres EXIST. ZONING: LR-MU-CO (undeveloped) ALLOWED F.A.R.: .5 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 50% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG.: 80% SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to build a Restaurant (Limited) with a drive-through facility, which is a conditional use in the LR zoning district. The B site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Environmental: The site is in the Marble Creek Suburban watershed. The B plan will comply with all Environmental regulations upon its release. Transportation: As currently designed, access will be off Springfield Drive. The site sits on the southwest corner of E William Cannon Dr and Springfield Dr, and the B plan will comply with all Transportation requirements upon its release. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use North: E William Cannon Drive East: Springfield Drive, then GR-MU-CO (undeveloped) South: SF-4 (single-family residential) West: SF-4 (single-family residential) Street E William Cannon Springfield Dr NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Classification Corridor mobility Local mobility Surfacing 60’ 65’ R.O.W. 125’ 70’ Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle …
A RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Page 1 of 3 ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain …
A RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 …
CAMPO 2050 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN (RTP) Urban Transportation Commission December 3, 2024 Agenda • CAMPO Planning Process • 2050 RTP Schedule • Public Outreach Schedule and Opportunities 2 12/2/2024 CAMPO Planning Process 3 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 CAMPO Planning Process 4 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 2050 RTP Schedule • December 9, 2024 – 1st round Public Comment period closes • December 9, 2024 - TPB Information - review fiscal limit and project list development • December 16, 2024 – TAC Information Item • February – April 2025 - 2nd round of Public Outreach with Draft Plan • March 24, 2025 - TAC Information Item – Final Plan • April 14, 2025 - TPB Information Item – Final Plan • April 28, 2025 - TAC Recommendation – Final Plan • May 12, 2025 - TPB Action – Final Plan (2050 RTP Adoption) 5 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Schedule • October - December 2024 Informing the public about the RTP process • • General outreach asking the public for their needs and values [Survey] • Public meetings in all 6 counties and online • February – April 2025 • Outreach to accompany the draft 2050 RTP • Public meetings in all 6 counties and online • Public Hearing at CAMPO TPB meeting 6 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Opportunities 7 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Opportunities Online Open House: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLujkvvUwiPEjh7E1h1qkUe1URmFMnA2rj Online Survey: bit.ly/CAMPO2050 Email comments to: CAMPO2050RTP@gmail.com Call in comments to: (512) 651-3964 Mail comments to: CAMPO 2050 Team c/o CD&P PO Box 5459 Austin, TX 78763 8 12/2/2024
Austin Energy Generation Across Texas Wind Solar Natural Gas Coal Nuclear Biomass Because Austin Energy participates in the ERCOT market, it’s critical for us to recognize and adapt to changes and trends in this system. Right now, we’re seeing a dramatic change to ERCOT’s power supply mix. Significant growth in wind, solar and battery energy storage; energy demand increases; transmission issues; and retirements of coal and gas generation are leading to fluctuating prices and significant changes in the way power is balanced to meet Texas’ energy needs. ERCOT Demand Growth There are two key factors in the energy landscape — supply and demand. Supply must meet demand, so predicting future demand is crucial for planning resources. ERCOT expects power demand to increase going forward. According to ERCOT’s 2023 forecast numbers, which we incorporated into our modeling, peak energy use increases from 83 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to 99 GW in 2035. 14 | Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 Return to Table of Contents Predicting future demand helps ERCOT plan how to meet the growing needs of the system. For Austin Energy, this helps us better understand the market while we outline future resource strategies to meet our customer and system needs. New Generation and Retirements in ERCOT On the supply side of the energy equation is generation. ERCOT expects significant growth in this area as well. Following the national trend, many of these proposed new generation projects in ERCOT are renewable energy sources. While these sources provide clean energy, their weather-dependent nature has led to growing operational and reliability risks. Meanwhile, a significant portion of older power plants in the ERCOT market are nearing the end of their operational life. ERCOT also manages retirements to ensure grid reliability, potentially intervening to keep critical plants online when absolutely necessary. As ERCOT works to balance supply and demand on the statewide system, it’s important for Austin Energy to factor that information into our resource planning. The 2035 Plan incorporates the most up-to-date, official information related to announced plant additions and retirements from ERCOT. This gives us one look to the future for the modeling process. ERCOT and Transmission Congestion Because many new generation sources are located far from the end users, ERCOT is seeing a significant increase in transmission congestion. When transmission lines need to transport more power than they can carry, they can become overloaded, causing …
» Affordability — Stakeholders continued to talk about equity in their affordability discussions. The concept of energy burden should be considered when looking at affordability. » Reliability — Predictability is just as important as reliability, especially with the understanding that perfect power isn’t attainable. Though 100% reliability may not be possible, there are those for whom energy supply is critically important, like those with medical needs. • Workshop #2 — Building Foundational Understanding The second stakeholder workshop had two main goals: to provide an introduction to the ERCOT market and have Dr. Michael Webber with the University of Texas at Austin provide his expert insight into energy market trends, resource options and potential risks and tradeoffs. Some top themes from the ERCOT 101 presentation included: » By law, Austin Energy is bound to the ERCOT market and its rules. » The ERCOT market, like any market, has benefits and risks. Decisions made in the marketplace have tradeoffs. » Decisions in the 2035 Plan will affect what tools are available to maximize benefits and minimize risks in the ERCOT market. Some top themes from Dr. Webber’s presentation included: » Electric utilities, Austin Energy included, need to prepare for an era of unprecedented electricity consumption. and carbon management. » “Do your best, clean up the rest” — through a combination of efficiency, electrification » The key lens through which energy options should be considered: trade-offs. The group was able to ask presenters questions and dive deeper into the topics. • Workshop #3 — Input on Values and Objectives The main focus of the third stakeholder workshop was the Resource Planning Trade-offs Exercise. This exercise allowed participants to highlight the trade-offs they were comfortable making around the values of reliability, affordability and environmental sustainability. Participants prioritized the three values with scores ranging from 5 to 10, with 10 being the highest priority. After prioritizing the values, participants held group discussions to hear from each other. Then, they reallocated their priorities if they wanted. The score range shows the lowest and highest ranking a value received. Here are the results of the exercise: Value Reliability Affordability Environmental Sustainability 9.08 7.91 7.95 9.21 7.91 7.82 8 to 10 7 to 10 6 to 10 Original Allocation Reallocation Score Range The exercise showed that, across the board, reliability was the community’s top priority. The discussion around objectives also started in Workshop #3. Participants filled out a …
Broadening the Picture with Ascend Analytics’ Portfolios Along with Austin Energy’s model and analysis, we also contracted with Ascend Analytics to get additional portfolios and broader insights. They use a different type of model, which gives different outputs. With our approach, the resource mixes are human designed while in Ascend’s approach, those mixes are computer designed. For example, we can tell Ascend’s model that we want a portfolio that achieves carbon-free by 2035, hits a 65% renewable energy target by 2027 and has sufficient local resources to minimize the risk of load zone price separation. The model uses this information to forecast a lowest-cost solution within those parameters. We are then able to compare the outputs from Ascend’s modeling to our results and use the combined information to find better resource mixes. Another advantage with Ascend is the ability to generate a range of expected outcomes instead of a single data point. They do this by running their portfolios through 100 future situations to generate a range of outcomes. This range includes the average outcome as well as the 5th and 95th percentiles to represent the outer edge possibilities. This is helpful in understanding uncertainty and the significance of variability in events. Refining the Information and Portfolios With all the scenarios and sensitivities in the modeling analysis, we are able to study dozens of approaches to meeting the community’s energy needs. Based on that analysis, Austin Energy worked with the EUC to fine-tune four additional portfolios. We wanted to maximize strengths and resolve issues. For example, we talked with the EUC about the number we used for transmission import capacity. As a baseline in the model, we included ERCOT’s information on future transmission projects and upgrades. This includes all known projects for Austin Energy as well as every other transmission provider in ERCOT. This information, though, only goes out five years. We know we’ll still add in projects and upgrades beyond that window. In discussion with the EUC, we decided to add more import capacity as we enhance the modeling to account for that continued work. These are the refined portfolios: Portfolio Description Porfolio #14 Porfolio #15 Porfolio #16 This portfolio maxed out DSM projections and then added in just enough local storage and natural gas peaker units to reach near-term local reliability. It included increased transmission capacity. This portfolio was similar to #12 except with increased transmission capacity, DSM …
CapMetro Rapid Updates December 2024 Upcoming New Services MONDAY, JANUARY 13 • Pickup Decker SPRING 2025, PENDING TESTING • Introduction of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and Rapid 837 Expo Center Pickup Decker 2 Project Development 3 New CapMetro Rapid Service • $65.60 million grant via FTA's Small Starts Program (~60% Federal Share) • New transit connections, particularly in east Austin • Initial phased service anticipated to begin Spring 2025 with available resources and infrastructure • Full service programmed to be implemented in 2026 Rapid 837 – Expo Center Rapid 800 – Pleasant Valley 4 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Route 800 Temporary End-of-Line • Routes will initially utilize diesel vehicles • Strategic use of battery electric buses (BEBs) • Park and Ride construction is ongoing o Expo Center- 140 spaces o Goodnight Ranch – 65 spaces o Will include end-of-line charging 5 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Route 837 Temporary End-of-Line • Routes will initially utilize diesel vehicles • Strategic use of battery electric buses (BEBs) • Park and Ride construction is ongoing o Expo Center- 140 spaces o Goodnight Ranch – 65 spaces o Will include end-of-line charging 6 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Levels Span Daytime Frequency Late Night Frequency Weekdays 5:00am – 12:30am Saturdays 6:00am -12:00am Sundays 6:00am -11:30pm 5:00am – 10:00pm 10:00pm – 12:30am 20 minutes 30 minutes 6:00am – 8:00pm 8:00pm – 12:00am 20 minutes 30 minutes 6:00am – 7:00pm 7:00pm – 11:30pm 20 minutes 30 minutes The full vision is anticipated in 2026, with the goal of providing 10-15-minute frequency on weekdays, new Park & Rides, and zero-emission vehicles on the lines. 7 Pickup Decker • Connectivity to northeast Austin destinations • First- and last-mile connections • Proposed Rapid 800 and Rapid 837 • Routes 20, 233, 237, and 339 • No current modifications to nearby services • Service: • Weekdays: 7am – 7pm • Saturdays: 10am – 6pm • Partnership with Travis County to plan and operate service 8 Summary of Upcoming New Services MONDAY, JANUARY 13 • Pickup Decker SPRING 2025, PENDING TESTING • Introduction of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and Rapid 837 Expo Center 9 Thank you!
CORRIDOR PROGRAM Construction Update Urban Transportation Commission December 3, 2024 Eric Bailey, PE Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 1 PROGRAM TIMELINE 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Community Engagement Planning Design Construction City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 CORRIDOR MOBILTY PROGRAM OVERVIEW UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES • Corridor Program Construction Updates 2016 Mobility Bond website (AustinTexas.gov/2016Bond) • What’s New: Mobility Annual Plan, upcoming public engagement opportunities, press releases (AustinTexas.gov/WhatsNew) • 2016 Mobility Bond monthly e-Newsletter Construction Continues on: • Airport Blvd. – N. Lamar Blvd. to 55th St. • Burnet Rd. – Koenig Ln. to White Horse Trl. • Bike/Pedestrian improvements across corridors • Signal and Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons across corridors • William Cannon Drive – Running Water to McKinney Falls Pkwy (CAMPO grant) 2 projects going to bid in next 3 months • Burnet Road – US 183 to Mopac (advertised as 2 segments) • Slaughter Ln – Brodie to Mopac • New IDIQ for bike/ped improvements – will be used for portions of Airport Blvd, Burnet Rd and N Lamar Blvd $255M completed, in construction or awaiting notice to proceed • Bike and Pedestrian improvement projects • Signal and Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon improvement projects • Multi-modal improvement projects $100-130M in leveraged funds • Grants • Private sector development • Partnering with Local Mobility Programs for greater impact • Partnering with Utility departments for dig-once opportunities $146M in spending to Construction in 2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Communications work and outreach for the Corridor Program began in 2017. We continue to conduct outreach and respond to inquiries from all stakeholders, including property and business owners, residents, community groups, the traveling public, elected officials, and others. • Community walks • Touch-a-Truck events • Open house events • Office hours • Website updates • Corridor coffee on the couch • Newsletter updates • Business workshops • Planning letters • Meetings with impacted property owners Information has been shared through many channels, including email, mail, social media, news media, presentations, websites, and videos. • Public meetings • Social media • Media advisories • Homeowner/Neighborhood association presentations 5 AIRPORT BLVD Completed • Intersection @ Oak Springs Dr • Intersection @ Gunter St • North Lamar Blvd to 55th In construction …
CONGRESS AVENUE URBAN DESIGN INITIATIVE Urban Transportation Commission Briefing | December 3, 2024 TODAY’S TOPICS • About the CAUDI Vision Plan • Review of the full build scenario (unfunded) • Review of the proposed first phase from Cesar Chavez St. to 11th St. • 100 Block • 200, 300, 400, 600 Blocks • Rebalancing the Avenue • 500 Block • Plaza Concept • Motor Vehicle Access Changes • 700 & 800 Blocks • 900 & 1000 Block OVERVIEW of the VISION PLAN "Congress Avenue, often called the "Main Street of Texas," is one of the most iconic, historic and lively streets in Austin. The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) envisions a transformative urban design, placemaking, and implementation strategy for Congress Avenue between Riverside Dr. and 11th St.” “The goal of this effort is to create a multifunctional complete street with a dynamic public realm that contributes to Downtown Austin's evolution as a sustainable mixed- use downtown and supports Austin's identity as a unique and iconic cultural city." FULL BUILD SCENARIO (UNFUNDED) 4 12/2/202 4 5 100 BLOCK 12/2/202 4 6 200 - 600 BLOCK 7 FULL BUILD CROSS SECTION: 200-400 & 600 BLOCKS 8 700 BLOCK 9 FULL BUILD CROSS SECTION: 700 BLOCK 10 FULL BUILD PLAZA CONCEPT: 7th ST. - 11th ST. 11 PROPOSED FIRST PHASE: CESAR CHAVEZ ST. – 11TH ST. Initial funding through the 2020 Mobility Bond Program 12 CROSS SECTION: 100 BLOCK Plan view of the proposed 100 block 13 200, 300, 400, 600 BLOCKS 14 REBALANCING THE AVENUE Funded first phase cross section at the 200, 300, 400 and 600 block. Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding. • Opens a 25-30 feet pedestrian amenity zone on both sides of Congress Avenue • Maintains left turn lanes at Cesar Chavez St., 5th St. and 6th St. • Upgrades bikeway barrier quality and consistency • Maintains ADA accessible parking or relocates it nearby • • Considers contextual factors for maintaining or adding on-street parking where necessary • Impacts 0.27% of existing downtown parking and 1.5% of on-street parking Leverages wayfinding solutions to direct people to available on and off-street parking supply Parking, Wayfinding & Street Patios 15 CROSS SECTION: 500 BLOCK Plan view of the proposed 500 block 16 PLAZA CONCEPT: 7th ST. - 11th ST. 17 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESS Summary of Changes • Motor vehicle movements would end at 7th St. rather than …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20241203-005: Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative WHEREAS, Congress Avenue has often been described as the “Main Street of Texas” and a place for commerce, gathering, and community; WHEREAS, initial funding for the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative was allocated as part of the 2020 Mobility Bond Contract with the Voters; WHEREAS, the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) Vision Plan envisions Congress Avenue as a more human-centered, multimodal, complete street with a public plaza from 7th - 11th Street and a rebalanced complete street from Cesar Chavez - 7th Street; WHEREAS, the Phase 1 Austin Core Transportation Plan Phase I Survey results indicated residents wanted more access to downtown via biking, walking, and scootering, and preferred those modes over carpooling, ridesharing, and driving alone; D R A F T WHEREAS, TxDOT’s traffic counting station between 9th and 10th Street on Congress Ave (227HP5352) observed a 57% decrease in Annual Average Daily Traffic for motor vehicles on the segment from 8,319 in 2015 to 3,539 in 2023; WHEREAS, the Downtown street network is 1% of Austin’s overall network but accounts for 12% of all pedestrian crashes and 17% of intersection-related pedestrian crashes. WHEREAS, the 3rd Street Bike Lane sees an average of 827 bicyclists on weekends (not including traffic on Congress Ave), the highest of any bike traffic counter in Austin; WHEREAS, in Q3 2024, the Congress Ave bridge saw an average of 468 daily scooter trips, accounting for 6.5% of all scooter trips through the city; WHEREAS, the Downtown Austin Alliance found Congress Ave had an average of 12,066 pedestrian trips per day in March 2024; WHEREAS, the CAUBI plan would result in a reduction of only 0.27% of all publicly available downtown parking spaces and 1.5% of all downtown on-street parking spaces; WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Councils, Safe Streets Austin, CNU-CTX, and many other organizations have expressed their general support for the initiative and suggested changes to enhance the design; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission expresses its support for the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) Vision Plan and urges the City Manager to take all action necessary to ensure full adoption of the plan; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the City Manager uses this opportunity to fully implement City Council Resolutions No. 20170622-033 and 20091119-070 to implement a Civlovia …
RMC Gen Plan Recommendations 1. Consider Leasing Combustion Turbines – AE is concerned that it cannot economically operate without some level of new combustion turbines in the service territory. AE has shown that lack of local generation has raised the cost of imported power because of transmission line constraints. Environmentalists are concerned about carbon emissions and air pollution. Some have also criticized new turbines as a potential stranded investment, where machinery mortgaged over 30 years may not be needed if cleaner technology takes its place. RMC should recommend AE consider the option of leasing instead of owning Combustion Turbines until new transmission lines are built. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code By October 1, 2025 – Austin Energy has ignored requiring heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code. RMC has passed a resolution asking this to be considered. Rather than delay the current energy code amendments from being passed by Council, RMC should recommend that a new (smaller) process be created for this specific item. There are large savings to be had from this measure, making it worth the effort. 3. Passive House Initiative Beginning October 1, 2025 – A resolution RMC passed last March asking for a pilot program for passive affordable housing has yet to be acted on. We are asking for a date certain for this program to begin. 4. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program Beginning on October 1, 2025 – Austin Energy has at least 10 MW of Residential energy storage batteries, but does not coordinate their use to lower summer and winter peak demand. AE should have a pilot program in place by October 1 to make use of this and other DSM technologies as a Virtual Power Plant. 5. Reinforce Demand-Side Resources Goals (from Electric Utility Commission and AE) Percent Renewable Energy Goal: 73% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030. This goal will include both local and non-local renewable resources. Solar Goal: Austin Energy will plan to reach at least 205 MWs by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 — including 160 MW of existing capacity. Efficiency/Demand Response Goals: An economically achievable goal of at least 360 MW of peak efficiency savings and 269 MW of demand response peak savings by 2035. Thermal Storage Goal: At least 40 MW of local thermal …
Resource Management Commission Resolution 20241203-XX on Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan 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 Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as …
Draft Resolution on Austin Energy Generation Plan WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin has participated in the review and development of a proposed generation plan for Austin Energy that will be a guiding document through 2035; and WHEREAS, the final document will be pivotal in development and implementation of clean energy programs that allow the utility to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate carbon emissions and air pollution while saving consumers money at the same time; and WHEREAS, some parts of the draft generation plan can be improved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission make the following recommendations to City Council to modify the generation plan. 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: To avoid both stranded investment of new combustion turbines that may not be used much beyond 2035, and to avoid increased cost of importing electricity until such time as transmission line upgrades are made, Council should consider leasing instead of owning combustion turbines. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code: The Commission is on record recommending Council require heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code because of the huge energy savings. A building code amendment process should take place, with implementation no later than October 1, 2025. 3. Passive House Pilot Program: The Commission is on record recommending Council create a pilot program for passive affordable housing. This should begin no later than October 1, 2025. 4. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program: The Commission recommends that Council implement a pilot program to make use of batteries and other Demand Response technologies. This should begin October 1, 2025. 5. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand-Side Programs The Commission recommends Council adopt the following clean energy goals: • 73% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030, including both local and non-local renewable resources. • at least 205 MWs of local solar energy by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 (including 160 MW of existing capacity). • at least 360 MW of peak efficiency savings and 269 MW of demand response peak savings by 2035. • at least 40 MW of local thermal storage by 2030 and at least 50 MW of local thermal storage by 2035. At least one thermal storage installation should be targeted at a grocery store or food processing plants. 6. …
Natural Gas Bylaw Amendments Our original language for the amendments were: (D) Review and Analyze: (5) issues concerning natural gas utilities in Austin, including fair and equitable rates and bills, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, environmental issues related to utility system operation, assistance to low-income customers, progress on the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan, and franchise negotiations. (E) Advise the city council: (6) natural gas utility matters, including: fair and equitable rates and bills that minimize consumer costs, cost-effective energy efficiency programs; cost-effective renewable energy programs; research and development of new technologies for energy efficiency and renewable energy; programs that reduce the burden on low income households; gas utility progress on the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan; and renewal of franchises with natural gas utilities that improve the City’s financial position and align with the City’s community values. The City staff requested revisions, and the following language was created: 5. Recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. 6. Regarding recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority.
