AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Call Meeting – January 17, 2020, 11:00 AM. Mt. Zion Baptist Church 2938 East 13th Street Austin, Texas 78702 AGENDA BOARD MEMBERS: Chair-Daryl Horton, Vice Chair- Marissa Jones, Miriam Conner, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Clifford Gillard, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Tam Hawkins, Volma Overton, III., Nelson Linder, Greg Smith, Elaina Fowler, Aaliyah Noble, Elton Randel, Ellen Sweets, Rashida Wright MEETING CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Any 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. 2. Commission Discussion of Three to Five Years Goals – Discussion and Possible Action 3. Election of Vice-Chair 4. Announcements Regular Schedule will be on February 4th - MEETING LOCATION – City Hall Executive Session 1st Floor Set agenda items for future meetings, including non-substantive housekeeping matters (such as meeting dates, potential topics, and information and research requests for staff) 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 Linda Hayes, at 512-974-6282, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. -
1. 2. 3. DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 17, 2020 AT 7:30 AM 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Ann Howard Gary Ponder Susan Requejo Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams AGENDA THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: 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 SEPTEMBER 2019 MEETING MINUTES AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK: Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. The first five (5) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. NEW BUSINESS a. 2020 Meeting Schedule b. Non-Budgetary Recommendations/Resolutions Working Group (Ponder/Cardona- Beiler) i. Coordinated Entry & Assessment Recommendation c. Facility/Relocation of DACC d. Homeless Strategy Office Update (Cardona-Beiler/Gallatin) – Vella Karman, Social Services Policy Unit Manager, Austin Public Health 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 Robert Kingham at the Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1394 or Robert.Kingham@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information regarding the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Robert Kingham at (512) 974-13943 or Robert.Kingham@austintexas.gov. 4. 5.
MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager DATE: October 14, 2019 SUBJECT: Update on Homelessness Initiatives This memorandum is a continuation of updates on cross-departmental initiatives to address issues surrounding homelessness. Priority Area Framework There are many City departments providing a variety of programs and services . As previously described, the Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) will serve as a hub for cross-departmental efforts underway. As part of the coordination of these efforts, there will be a delineation of priority area functions under which programs and services will fall. For each priority area function, a lead department will be assigned as the responsible party for convening programs and services within the function. The Homeless Strategy Office will serve as the overall Convening Lead for City programs and services. Although Lori Pampilo Harris, will be transitioning to a consulting role, she will continue to guide us in matters surrounding homelessness. Lori's expertise in designing high-functioning outreach systems and diversion services programs will contribute to our collective efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness. 1
DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 17, 2020 REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, January 17, 2020 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Darilynn Cardona-Beiler called the Board Meeting to order at 7:45am. Board Members in Attendance: Kergin Bedell, Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Kate Garza, Gary Ponder, Lea Downey-Gallatin, Susan Requejo, and Andrew Williams Staff in Attendance: Pete Valdez, Jennifer Sowinski, Christopher Anderson, Robert Kingham, Laura Williamson 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION a. None APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 MEETING MINUTES Board Member Susan Requejo moved to approve the September 29, 2019 meeting minutes. Board Member Andrew Williams seconded the motion. Motion passed by 6-0 vote with Gary Ponder off the dais. CITIZEN/CLIENT TESTIMONIALS and EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (“ESG”) HOUSING UPDATE: Individuals sharing first-hand experience regarding the challenges associated with access to housing. a. Steve Harrell – Local costs of housing and need for more employment services at DACC b. Bradley D. Ferrell - General advice on needs and improvements for homelessness services NEW BUSINESS a. 2020 Meeting Schedule – Discussion regarding 7:30am and 8:00am start time or changing to lunch. Board Member Andrew Williams moved to retain the 7:30am start time. Board Member Kate Garza seconded the motion. Motion passed by 7-0 vote. Discussion regarding meeting dates. Board Member Lea Downey Gallatin moved to approve the 2020 calendar with meeting dates on March 27, May 8, July 10, September 18, and November 13. Board Member Gary Ponder seconded the motion. 2. 3. 4. 1 continued concerns about existing system. DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 17, 2020 b. Non-Budgetary Recommendations/Resolutions Working Group (Ponder/Cardona- Beiler) – keep as a standing item to allow discussion regarding policy work between posted board meetings. Chair Carmona-Beiler will work to schedule a work group meeting to develop a recommendation for the Board’s consideration i. Coordinated Entry & Assessment Recommendation – Discussion regarding c. Facility/Relocation of DACC – DACC Director Pete Valdez provided updates regarding process working with Real Estate to identify properties & potential site identified in east Austin. Discussion regarding how board members could help move this process forward. Will schedule staff from the Office of Real Estate Services at the March 27, 2020 DACC Advisory Board meeting to talk through process. d. Homeless Strategy Office Update (Cardona-Beiler/Gallatin) – Vella Karman, Social Services Policy Unit Manager, Austin Public Health. …
City of Austin Downtown Commission Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:30 p.m. Boards and Commission Room 1011 Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Call to Order Citizen Communications Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of the December 18th, 2019 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Action Parking Enterprise Presentation by Jason Redfern, Austin Transportation Department (25 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (20 minutes) Downtown Development Presentation by Jenell Moffett, Downtown Austin Alliance (20 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Working Groups A. Moonlight Tower Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) Items from other Commissions Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Design the Design Commission Commission Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Update from Commissioner Felipe Garza and recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Update from Commissioner Richard DePalma on recent activities and action taken by the Commission Parks and Recreation Board 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 Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 8. Potential Future Agenda Items Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units Chapter 380 Incentive Location-based Real Estate Incentives South Central Water Front Ted Eubanks: Austin Stories Wayfinding Initiative Update Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation Protocols of Media Interaction for the Commission Downtown Public Safety Shoal Creek Restoration Palm School Future Recommendations Central Health Update Emerging Projects 9. Adjournment The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon …
ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00 A.M Development Service Department 5202 East Ben White Blvd Conference Room 122 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss-V.Chair (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Miguel Suazo (Madison); Robert Schmidt (Casar), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Mark Weaver (Flannigan), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Special Called Meeting on Dec 11, 2019 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION- 2020 Ordinance 4. DISCUSSION a- Update on the Austin Criteria Manual b- Update on House Bill 2439 and State Licensing Law 1305 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Board, please contact Rick Arzola at (512) 974-2417
COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Executive Session Room 1027 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jason Denny (Chair) Ann Kitchen (5) Josephine Hinds – Jimmy Flannigan: (6) Pete Salazar (Vice Chair) Leslie Pool: (7) Adrenne Mendoza – Delia Garza: (2) Alfred Bingham –Natasha Harper-Madison: (1) Manuel Jimenez – Sabino Renteria: (3) Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo: (9) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis: (8) Chris Ehlinger – Alison Alter: (10) Doris Williams – Mayor Steve Adler Vacant – Greg Casar CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs Regular meetings on September 18, 2019 and November 20, 2019. 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Update on Veterans Park from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( Sponsors: Jason Denny, Pete Salazar) b) Finalize and vote on the final language of the recommendation to create a Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) c) Discussion on providing further guidance on Veteran Courts referral policy (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) 1 d) Discussion on proposed TAP (Transition Assistance Program) pilot program (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) e) Discussion on providing further guidance on Veteran Court referral policy (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) f) Nominations and elections of new officers 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation and discussion by Sam Haytham from Kiro Action on possible solution on homelessness. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) b) Discussion and proposal to draft letter to AISD school officials regarding Veterans Day Parade. (Sponsors: Jason Denny, Pete Salazar) c) Discussion and possible action on any applicable changes to the current bylaws 5. STAFF UPDATES 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Tina Lee at the Veterans Program Department at 512-974-3306 or Tina.Lee@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 6:00 P.M. City Hall/ Conference Room 1029 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Committee Chair-Barry Waller, Adriana Neves, Brooks Wood, Dale Thele, Jonathan Wells, Juan Troy, Mattyna Stephens, Michael Everett, Samuel Goings, Tara Scarbrough and Taylor Stockett AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION a. Speakers who have submitted a completed Citizen Communication card prior to Citizen Communication being called will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers on specific agenda items will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns at the time that item is called. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PROPOSED COUNIL REALIGNMENT 5. 2020 NATIONAL RYAN WHITE CONFERENCE ON HIV CARE & TREATMENT 6. PLANNING COUNCIL STAFF REPORT 7. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT PART A EXPENDITURE AND VARIANCE REPORT ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, Allocations Committee, please contact Hailey de Anda at (512) 972-5862.
3. 4. 5. 6. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting January 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary _________________________________________________________________________________ 1. 2. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Buying and selling ecosystem services, Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) b. Discussion on 218 S. Lamar PUD (C814-2018-0121) (5 minutes) (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 7. 8. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Development Assessment Briefing on 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development, CD- 2019-0006—Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 7415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a project consent agreement (PCA) to allow for the construction of a mixed- use development with a residential component Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) b. Name: Austin Green PUD, C814-2018-0154 Applicant: Steven Spears, Groundwork Location: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road (2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (1 hour) 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely Ann Neely c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne d. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan …
3. 4. 5. 6. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting January 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Revised Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary _________________________________________________________________________________ 1. 2. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Buying and selling ecosystem services, Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) b. Discussion on 218 S. Lamar PUD (C814-2018-0121) (5 minutes) (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 7. 8. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Development Assessment Briefing on 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development, CD- 2019-0006—Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 7415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project at located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) b. Name: Austin Green PUD, C814-2018-0154 Applicant: Steven Spears, Groundwork Location: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road (2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (1 hour) 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200115 008b Date: January 15, 2020 Subject: Austin Green Planned Unit Development, C814-2018-0154 Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, increased development pressure to the City’s east will make it even more vital to develop in environmentally sensitive ways; WHEREAS, the site is identified in Imagine Austin as a Town Center; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to dedicating over 858.22 acres, approximately 40% of the site, as parkland or open space; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to meeting existing code or in most cases, exceeding Planned Unit Development (PUD) superiority requirements; WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting approval to create a new PUD with superior environmental design; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to restoring previously industrial land to functioning riparian and open space assets; and WHEREAS, City of Austin Staff recommends the approval with conditions outlined below. THEREFORE, approval of the requested PUD creation with the ongoing commitment of the applicant to meet superiority elements outlined in the meeting backup, and with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. That the applicant continue to work with and get approval from the Watershed Protection department for a land management and maintenance plan for parkland, open space, riparian zones, green infrastructure features, and other environmentally sensitive areas on site to ensure the long-term environmental function of the landscapes; and, that the applicant commit to this plan in the long-term. 2. Explore carbon capture credits and other mitigation banking that may encourage climate action / carbon 3. 858.22 (40%) acres of public open space and parkland, which includes approximately three miles of Colorado sequestration efforts regionally. River frontage shall be provided. 1 4. Open space areas shall be restored with appropriate native vegetation outlined in the PUD. 5. Parks and open space areas shall utilize reclaimed water for irrigation. 6. 65% of stormwater shall be treated by dispersed green stormwater infrastructure which includes bio- filtration, rain gardens, and vegetated filter strips. 7. 77 acres of off-site drainage area shall be treated. 8. The project shall provide approximately 50 million cubic feet of additional storage volume for the watershed through a series of on-site retention ponds. Approximately 100 million cubic feet of additional storage volume shall be provided beyond the minimum required for on and off-site flows through three (3) on-site regional retention ponds for the Elm Creek watershed. The proposed 450-acre retention ponds will remove approximately 238 …
COMMON VARIANCE REQUESTS & LOGICAL METHODS FOR THEIR EVALUATION Requirements Intent Mitigation Measures/Conditions Typical Examples Variance Request 1. Cut & Fill • Max 4 feet cut & fill allowed (except unlimited under buildings or within ROW) • Must restore & stabilize cut & fill areas • Up to 8 ft. administrative variance allowed in DDZ if not located on a slope gradient >15% or <100 feet of classified waterway • Administrative variances given for stormwater facilities (e.g., flood & WQ structural controls) • Maintain slope stability • Prevent loss of site character • Minimize site disturbance • Protect surface & groundwater quality by minimizing sediment discharges • Structural containment (retaining walls) • Restoration and revegetation • Terracing • Increased setback from significant features • Pervious pavers for sidewalks • For fill, provide enhanced erosion & sedimentation • Roadways • Driveways • Parking • Level Building Slab • Floodplain & Drainage Modifications 2. Construction on Steep Slopes • Maintain slope stability • Protect fragile environments • Prevent concentration of runoff • Reduce erosion & sedimentation • No roadway or driveway on slope >15% unless necessary for primary access to >2 acres with gradient of <15% or building sites for at least 5 residential units • No buildings/parking structures on slope >25% or parking areas on slope >15% • Building/parking structure OK on slope 15-25% if terraced, vegetation restored, <10% footprint on slopes >15% controls (e.g., Jersey barriers immediately downslope of silt fence to provide silt fence stability and robustness) • Reduced footprint of disturbance • Preserve trees and/or natural areas not already required to preserve • Apply Landscaping Ordinance for projects in the ETJ • When not otherwise required, geologist oversees excavation of project and cut/fill areas • Increased tree mitigation inches • Structural containment (retaining walls) – REQUIRED condition if slope exceeds 33% (3:1 slope) • Restoration & revegetation • Terracing • Enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls: o Place temporary erosion basins off-line unless designed as a dam (i.e., not located in natural draws/channels) o Require site plan to phase clearing & grading, with o Require spoils to be hauled off-site or stored away temporary stabilization from concentrated flow o Require more robust perimeter controls (e.g. filter fabric-encased gabions); superior to silt fencing o Require Jersey barriers immediately downslope of silt fence to provide silt fence stability • Preserve trees and/or natural areas not already required to preserve • Meet …
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2019-0006 – 614 S. 1st Street PUD REQUEST: Presentation of a Development Assessment Report for the 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at 614 South 1st Street, within the East Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT AREA: 9 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The applicant has submitted a development assessment for a proposed 8.185-acre multifamily development to be known as the 614 S. 1st Street PUD. It is located on the west side of South 1st Street with East Bouldin Creek as its western and northern most boundaries, see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The property is located within the East Bouldin Creek Watershed, which is classified as an Urban Watershed. The proposed PUD is in an area that includes 100-year floodplain, stream buffers (critical water quality zones and erosion hazard zones) and due to its proximity to East Bouldin Creek, the possibility of critical environmental features (CEFs). CEFs were not identified within the development assessment application but have been requested to be shown if present on the PUD application. The applicant’s proposed PUD consists of up to 550 residential units (apartments) with underground parking and a maximum building height of 120’. The proposed project will be more compact than the existing development on site (Timbercreek Apartments), reducing and removing impervious cover currently located in environmentally sensitive areas. Vehicular access to the PUD will be from South 1st Street through an existing access easement agreement with the neighboring apartment property to the south. On the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map, this site abuts the South Central Waterfront District and is along an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor (South 1st Street). The applicant is current working with the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) on potential roadway improvements on S. 1st Street (new signal, pedestrian hybrid beacon, etc.) at the project’s driveway per the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) for additional protection to cyclists and pedestrians crossing the street. The applicant has stated in their application materials that the project will meet or exceed all applicable Tier One requirements, and several Tier Two items (water quality, drainage, restoration, art, community amenities, transportation, affordable housing, accessibility and local small business). By meeting or exceeding these items, the applicant has stated the proposed PUD will result in a superior development compared to that which could be developed under conventional zoning standards, see Exhibit C: Letter from Agent …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: January 15, 2020 Lantana PCA NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 7415 Southwest Parkway COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512)974-2132, atha.phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Consider a project consent agreement (PCA) to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development with a residential component. Staff recommended with conditions. 1. Applicant shall provide additional acreage of 3.098 acres to meet the Hill Country Roadway requirement of 40% undisturbed natural area per 25-2-1025. Lantana Project Consent Agreement (PCA) Briefing to the Environmental Commission Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office January 15, 2020 What is a PCA? • PCA = Project Consent Agreement • PCAs are part of the 245 process detailed in 25-1-544 • PCAs are considered when the extent of a project’s vested rights are unclear and for incentivizing projects with clearly established vested rights to achieve greater compliance with current regulations • The 245 process lives within the Development Services Department • DSD has determined that this project is a candidate for a PCA Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Hwy 290 West Site Location Barton Creek Watershed Williamson Creek Watershed Watershed Boundary Site Location Site Data: • Williamson Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Contributing Zone • Full-Purpose • Existing approved site plan (SP-2014-0262C(XT2)) • Existing project has vested rights under 245 • Existing site plan wants to change zoning from Office to Mixed Use • Mixed Use would allow for residential or multi-family Staff Recommendation Recommended with the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall provide additional acreage of 3.098 acres to meet the Hill Country Roadway requirement of 40% undisturbed natural area per 25-2-1025. Questions? Contact Information: Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132 Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: Contiguous to District 2 TO: PUD CASE: C814-2018-0154 – Austin Green ZONING FROM: DR; Unzoned ADDRESS: 11600 – 12337 Harold Green Road SITE AREA: 2,126.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (Kate Glaze) AGENT: MG Realty Investments, LLC (dba Groundwork) (Steven Spears) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the proposed Land Use Plan and as provided in Exhibits B-1 and B-2, C and D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 through 10. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated November 21, 2019, as provided in Attachment A. URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION: December 10, 2019: BRIEFING HELD ON THE TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 15, 2020: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: January 28, 2020: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 28, 2020: November 26, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [C. KENNY; P. SEEGER – 2ND] (7-0) A. AZHAR, Y. FLORES, P. HOWARD, C. LLANES-PULIDO, R. SCHNEIDER; J. SHIEH – ABSENT June 11, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [C. KENNY; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (13-0) C814-2018-0154 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 14, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Austin Green PUD contains a 2,126 acre active sand and gravel mining site (a basic industry use) and is generally located at the intersection of SH 130 and Harold Green Road, with limited frontage on FM 973, Platt Lane, and FM 969, and bounded by approximately 3.2 miles of Colorado River frontage along its southern boundary. Except for a portion of the Colorado River frontage west of SH 130 that has development reserve (DR) zoning, the site is currently outside of the City limits and proposed for limited purpose annexation and concurrent creation of a Municipal Utility District (MUD). Similarly, except for the Colorado River frontage, all of the surrounding properties are located outside of the City limits. Land west of SH 130 is characterized by industrial and open space uses, with manufactured home and detached single family residential subdivisions bordering the southwest property boundary. The majority of the adjacent land east of SH 130 functions as open space, with the Austin Colony …
Exhibit B - Summary Letter Austin Green PUD Superiority Table ITEM 2.3 TIER 1 REQUIREMENTS General REQUIREMENT PROPOSED PUD SUPERIORITY 2.3.1.A: (MEET) Meet the objectives of the City Code. 2.3.1.B: (MEET) Provide for development standards that achieve equal or greater consistency with the goals in Section 1.1 (General Intent) than development under the regulations in the Land Development Code. • Austin Green will meet the objectives of the City Code. • Austin Green will provide for environmental, community, design and regional goals that meet or exceed Code standards and encourage high-quality mixed-use development. • Austin Green will encourage high-quality development with extensive open space areas. • Austin Green will provide a mixed-use project that adds employment, housing and other activities as described for this Town Center location in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. • At the densities proposed, Austin Green can help • achieve the vision of a Major Town Center in Imagine Austin, significant housing units as expressed in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint and transit- supportive densities in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. This is possible because the site has great mobility opportunities, few residential neighbors that would push back on such densities, the potential for transit service as CapMetro’s service area expands and proximity to the airport, which will support an employment center. In addition to the rare characteristics of the site that make it perfect for higher densities than in other previously settled parts of the city, it is a site that the city wants restored and put into public use for recreation and a regional trail connecting downtown Austin to downtown Bastrop as described in the Austin Urban Trails Master Plan, Colorado River Corridor Plan, Travis County Parks Master Plan and the Austin- Bastrop River Corridor Plan . This level of reconstruction and dedication is unachievable with lower densities. • Austin Green PUD will provide 761.75 acres of combined parkland and open space (Exhibit F- Proposed Parkland and Open Space Master Plan). To meet Tier 1, 196.58 acres of open space would be required, we have provided 761. 75 acres. That is nearly four times as much open space as needed to achieve this superiority item. In addition, except in the areas where public parks and OS areas are adjacent to rivers, major highways or utility easements, parks and open space must have direct frontage on a road for 20% of its edge and must …
Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas As shown on Exhibit I-Proposed Reclamation Guidelines, the existing reclamation standards of the existing permits specify the application of basic plant species seed mix. The proposed plant list is more comprehensive and complex. Even the City’s Grow Green Guide includes plants that are more suited to the arid Hill Country than the moist Bottomland Hardwoods. The following lists are tailored to the individual ecological habitats onsite to promote and enhance their natural characteristics and ecological function. BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - BLACKLAND PRAIRIE PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 10 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Agalinis heterophylla Andropogon gerardii Andropogon virginicus Asclepias incarnata Asclepias speciosa Asclepias tuberosa Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Buchloe dactyloides Callirhoe involucrata Callirhoe leiocarpa Centaurea americana Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Chloris cucullata Dalea purpurea var. purpurea Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eragrostis trichodes Eriochloa sericea Prairie Agalinis Big Bluestem Broomsedge Bluestem Rose Milkweed Showy Milkweed Butterflyweed Cane Bluestem Sideoats Grama Buffalograss Winecup Annual Winecup American Basketflower Partridge Pea Inland Seaoats Hooded Windmill Grass Purple Prairie Clover Illinois Bundleflower Clasping Coneflower Prairie Wildrye Virginia Wildrye Cutleaf Daisy Sand Lovegrass Texas Cupgrass Scientific Name Eryngium yuccifolium Gaillardia pulchella Glandularia bipinnatifida var. bipinnatifida Helianthus annuus Ipomopsis rubra Leptochloa dubia Lindheimeri texana Monarda citridora Panicum virgatum Paspalum floridanum Penstemon cobaea Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Rudbeckia hirta Salvia farinacea Schizachyrium scoparium Silphium albiflorum Sorghastrum nutans Sporobolus cryptandrus Triden albescens Tridens flavus Tripsacum dactyloides Common Name Rattlesnake Master Indian Blanket Prairie Verbena Maximilian Sunflower Standing Cypress Green Sprangletop Texas Yellow Star Lemon Mint Switchgrass Florida Paspalum Foxglove Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Black-eyed Susan Mealy Blue Sage Little Bluestem White Rosinweed Indiangrass Sand Dropseed White Tridens Purpletop Eastern Gamagrass Submittal Date: November 27, 2019 Page 1 of 3 PUD CASE #: C814-2018-0154-AUSTIN GREEN Exhibit J: Proposed Plant List for reclamation in Open Spaces Areas Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - RIPARIAN RECOVERY PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 9 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Andropogon gerardii Andropogon glomeratus Asclepias incarnata Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Coreopsis tinctoria Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eriochloa sericea Helianthus angustifolius Helianthus maximiliani Iva annua …
