Item 2c AustinTexas.gov/Budget New budget goes in effect October 1, 2020 The Austin City Council has adopted a fiscal year 2020-2021 Budget. The all-funds budget, which includes enterprise departments as well as the core services provided by the General Fund, totals $4.2 billion – the same size as last year’s – and adjusts to new fiscal constraints and community expectations, with focused investments in core programs and City infrastructure. The General Fund budget is $1.1 billion and the Capital Budget includes $1.2 billion in planned spending. Council moved to introduce changes to public safety in Austin, building on the initial steps set out in the City Manager’s proposed budget last month to reallocate Police funding to health, housing, and critical so cial services. The adopted budget will: • Reduce Austin Police Department (APD) funding by approximately $20 million – taken primarily from cadet classes and overtime – to reinvest in permanent supportive housing and services, EMS for COVID- 19 response, family violence shelter and protection, violence prevention, workforce development, and a range of other programs. • Move a number of APD functions (and related funding of nearly $80 million) out of APD over the course of the fiscal year. These include Forensics Sciences, Communications/911 call center, strategic support, and internal affairs. • Create a Reimagine Safety Fund to divert almost $50 million from APD toward alternative forms of public safety and community support, to be delivered from outside APD, as determined through the year-long reimagining process. Council approved a total APD budget of about $290 million – down from the $434 million earmarked in the proposed budget – and directed the City Manager to return to Council no later than March 2021 to amend the public safety budget following public engagement. The approved budget ensures the City continues investing in key Council priorities and implementing the Council-approved COVID-19 spending framework to support Austin families and businesses, while remaining consistent with responsible budgeting practices that have enabled the City to mitigate the impacts of anticipated revenue losses caused by the pandemic. “In just a few short weeks the City and Council have worked together to come up with solutions to the challenges we face as a community,” said City Manager Spencer Cronk. “This budget takes us forward as a city, but I’ve also been clear we'll have to come back and make adjustments, not only because of the COVID - 19 …
C20-2020-0005 August 17, 2020 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2020-0005 - Platting Exceptions Description: Consider an amendment to Chapter 25-4 (Subdivision) to allow a parcel of land that has obtained a minimum lot width variance from the Board of Adjustment to satisfy the minimum frontage requirement for a platting exception under Section 25-4-2 Proposed Language: See attached draft ordinance. Summary of proposed code changes: Language added to Section 25-4-2(D)(5) allowing for a Board of Adjustment variance from the minimum lot width requirements of Section 25-2-492 as an alternative to meeting the frontage requirements, for the purpose of qualifying for the exception to the requirement to plat authorized by Section 25-4-2. Background: Initiated by Council Resolution 20200729-086 On July 29, 2020 City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to develop amendments to Chapter 25-4 of the Land Development Code to allow for a parcel of land that has obtained a minimum lot width variance from the Board of Adjustment to satisfy the minimum frontage requirement for a platting exception under Section 25-4-2. Board and Commission Actions: August 21, 2020: The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee August 25, 2020: Planning Commission Council Action: September 3, 2020: Ordinance Number: City Staff: Christopher Johnson Brent Lloyd Email: christopher.johnson@austintexas.gov brent.lloyd@austintexas.gov Phone: 974-2769 974-2974 1 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-4 RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING PART 1. Subsection (D) of City Code Section 25-4-2 (Exception to Platting Requirements) is amended to read as follows: (D) In the full-purpose limits of the city, the director may except a parcel of land from the requirement to plat if the director determines that the parcel: (1) (2) (4) (5) is five acres or less; existed in its current configuration on January 1, 1995; (3) was receiving utility service that was authorized under the rules of the utility provider on January 1, 1995; is located on an existing street; and either complies with the requirements of this title for roadway frontage or was granted a variance from the minimum lot width requirement of Section 25-2-492 by the Board of Adjustment. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Chap 25-4 Subdvision Page 1 of 1 COA Law Department Responsible Att’y: Erika López RESOLUTION NO. 20200729-086 WHEREAS, in June 2018 a couple purchased a 1940s 486-square foot house on an unplatted corner tract in the …
Disparity Study & MBE/WBE Program Overview Water & Wastewater Commission August 2020 DANIELLE LORD, AW PROCUREMENT MGR. EDWARD CAMPOS, INTERIM DIRECTOR MATTHEW DUREE, PROCUREMENT MGR. Objectives 2 PROVIDE A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE DISPARITY STUDY HIGHLIGHT THE SMBR PROGRAM PROVIDE DETAILS REVIEW AUSTIN WATER’S REGARDING MBE/WBE MBE/WBE REQUIREMENTS IN CONTRACTING PARTICIPATION AND CONTRACTING EFFORTS What is a Disparity Study? 3 Examines the procurement history of a government agency during a specific time frame to determine if there is statistical and or anecdotal information to suggest that the agency’s past or current practices in the solicitation and award of contracts have been exclusionary, disparate or discriminatory in nature in the awarding of contracts to minority-owned, women owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs). ‐ Why is a disparity study necessary? 4 Legally required to continue the City’s MBE/WBE Program. Assists with making recommended improvements to the MBE/WBE Program. Provides a legal defense regarding the City’s established MBE/WBE Goals. What are the legal requirements of a disparity study? 5 Analyze multiple years of data. Courts recommend at least 3 to 5 years. Analysis should be relative to specific industries: construction, professional services, commodities, etc. Disparity analysis should be inclusive of surrounding markets Balanced analysis of past and present industry and contract discrimination Collect and analyze data such as availability and utilization for both minority and non- minority firms as well as subs and primes. Broad analysis for availability, capacity and willingness of firms to participate on contracts. Collect and analyze anecdotal evidence 6 Disparity Study Contact Information Study information • http://austin.disparity-study.com • austin-study@mwbelaw.com • 855-692-3529 (855-MWBELAW) City of Austin Study Manager: • Tamela Saldana, DisparityStudy@austintexas.gov SMBR Programs 7 MBE/WBE Procurement Program – local program Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – federal program Airport Concessions DBE Program – federal program Each unique in the applicable laws Each program acts as a gatekeeper - pass/fail item on all procurements Goals set on trades/scopes of work associated with a specific project Majority of goal setting work supports the Capital Improvement Program One goal established for entire project Currently being revised for approval by the FAA Request for Qualifications – (RFQS) – goals established for design work Invitation for Bid (IFB) – goals established for entire solicitation Request for Proposals (RFP) – Best Value Procurement – goals may be established for the entire solicitation or specific components of the work Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) – Best …
My ATX Water (AMI) August 2020 AMI Project Progress Council Contract Approval Contracts Negotiated & Executed Aclara Kickoff WaterSmart Kickoff 190+ DCU Site Surveys Completed (survey ongoing) – 1st Installation 8/19. Receipt of Initial Pilot Equipment Change Management • Business Process Reviews • Training Planning • Internal Communications Intranet Site • Change Network Established Pilot Area Pilot Area Guiding Criteria: • Challenging terrain (RF Propagation) • Challenging installs (aged infrastructure) • Maximize inclusion of council districts • Maximize inclusion of entire read routes • Variety of meter sizes • Variety of dwelling types • Total Meters ~5,000 Pilot Target Areas • River Place/Glenlake and Long Canyon • Council Districts: 10, 6 • ~1920 meters • Windsor Park/Mueller • Council Districts: 1,9,4 • ~2840 Meters My ATX Water External Communications Strategy for Pilot My ATX Water Pilot External Communications Schedule Planning and Preparing Internal Stakeholders Launch Communications to External Stakeholders Communications for Customers in the Pilot May – July August September – December (estimated) Finalized pilot boundaries and details Finalized Materials and FAQ Message and communication briefings: 3-1-1, Austin Energy and Austin Water staff Created internal SharePoint Advance Communication to Council Offices – Email and materials to staff of Districts located within the pilot Press release and social media Launch new webpage Mailer to pilot customers Austin Water Oversight Committee Water & Wastewater Commission update update Mailer to pilot customers continues Postcard to pilot customers Pilot meters installed Door hangers for pilot customers Community outreach and virtual meetings Customer Feedback (surveys) Future Customer Communication Materials Website Launch Pilot Project Area Map Customer Portal Platform • Online Customer Self-Service Portal • Water Use Data & Analytics • Customized Messaging, Conservation Tips & More • Automated Alerts & Notifications Future Updates AMI Project Process Pilot Area Activities Customer Portal Rollout Plan Questions?
August 21, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes Approved: September 9, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a special called meeting on August 21, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Mia Parton (District 6) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta, Mia Parton CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Chair Chien Lee. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the July 15, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission special called meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioners Moriarty, Castleberry and Williams absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Airgas Inc., to provide industrial gases, pressure vessels, and pressure vessel maintenance, and inspections, for up to six years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,633,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $66,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioners Moriarty, Castleberry and Williams absent. 2. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Meylan Enterprises, Inc., to provide clarifier descaling services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,803,135. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioners Moriarty, Castleberry and Williams absent. 3. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Mobile Mini, Inc., to provide rental and purchase of onsite storage and office units and related services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,267,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $750,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioners Moriarty, Castleberry and Williams absent. 4. Recommend approval to ratify an emergency contract with First Medical Response of Texas, LLC (MBE), to provide temperature screening services for Austin Water facilities, in the amount of $549,670, and authorize additional expenditures for the …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING August 21, 2020, 3:00pm – 4:30pm Members Absent: Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Alberto Mejia CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Cesar Acosta Fisayo Fadelu Madra Mays Amit Motwani Shavone Otero Karen Paup Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods Raymond Young City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Rebecca Giello (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Erica Leak (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Letitia Brown (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Julia Campbell (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Kim Freeman (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Lisa Rodriguez (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Yvonne Meyer (Austin Public Health) Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. MINUTES Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Otero joined the dais at 3:08pm, and Commissioner Paup joined the dais at 3:25pm. Commissioner Motwani left the meeting at 3:30pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 15, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Wood’s motion, Commissioner Acosta’s second, the July 15, 2020, meeting minutes were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation on Home Repair Program (Austin Home Repair Coalition and Neighborhood Housing and Community Development [NHCD] staff). A presentation on the Home Repair Program was provided by Letitia Brown, Neighborhood Development Program Manager; Julia Campbell, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager; and, Charles Cloutman, Vice President for Home Repair, Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Rebecca Giello, NHCD Deputy Director, and the presenters answered questions. b) Update on Action Plan Process (NHCD staff). Erica Leak, Development Officer, provided an update on the Action Plan Process. c) Discussion on Reimagining Public Safety and Police funding. Following discussion, the Remagining Public Safety Working Group was formed, including Chair Deshotel and Commissioners Acosta, Sloan and Woods. 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 by calling 512-974-3162 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. For …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Friday, August 21, 2020 – 1:00-2:30PM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special meeting on Friday, August 21, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Luca called the meeting to order at 1:05pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Francoise Luca, Richard DePalma, Anna DiCarlo, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie; Matt McCaw; Suzanne Piper; Amanda Ross; Patricia Rossett and Sammi Curless. A. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion of draft scope of work for request for proposals for a boating concession on Barton Creek. Patricia Rosset, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the scope of work. Committee Members presented feedback. No action was taken on this item. 2. Discussion of draft scope of work for request for proposals for the Land Management Plan. Amanda Ross and Matt McCaw, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the scope of work. Committee Members presented feedback. No action was taken on this item. B. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Patricia Rossett provided the report. C. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS DePalma/Faust – Comparison of revenue language in boating concession contracts. DePalma – Presentation by Committee Member DePalma regarding innovation opportunities in the request for qualifications (RFQ) process. Chair Luca adjourned at 2:29pm. Page 1 of 1
Electrical Board August 19, 2020 @1:00 PM Electrical Board to be held August 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday August 18, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 19, Electrical Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live ELECTRIC BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday August 19 at 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss-V.Chair (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Miguel Suazo (Madison); Derrek Larue (Casar), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Mark Weaver (Flannigan), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Special Called Meeting May 29, 2020 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION– Election of Officers. 3. DISCUSSTION- a. Update on Austin Criteria Manual b. Discussion: Development Service Department Permit Program c. Update on COA COVID 19 4. 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 …
Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) Request Form Submitter’s Information Name: Donny Cook Affiliation: (Technical Committee, company, organization): NEC CMP-17, NEC CC, Shelby County, AL, Development Services Address: 1123 County Services Drive City: Pelham State:AL Email Address: dcook@shelbyal.com Zip:35124 Date: 7/28/2020 Proposed TIA Information NFPA Standard No.: Editions affected (Current and/or Proposed): NFPA 70 2020 Proposed text of the TIA (wording to be added, revised, how to be revised, or deleted): [Note: Proposed text should be in legislative format; i.e., use underscore to denote wording to be inserted (inserted wording) and strike-through to denote wording to be deleted (deleted wording).] Proposed text of the TIA (wording to be added, revised, how to be revised, or deleted): Revise 210.8 (F) as follows: 210.8(F) Outdoor Outlets. All outdoor outlets for dwellings, other than those covered in 210.8(A)(3), Exception to (3), that are supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground, 50 amperes or less, shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. This requirement shall become effective for ductless mini-split- type heating/ventilating/air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and other HVAC units employing power conversion equipment as a means to control compressor speed on January 1, 2023. Informational Note: Power conversion equipment is the term used to describe components that are used in HVAC equipment that is commonly referred to as a Variable speed drive. Use of power conversion equipment to control compressor speed differs from multi-stage compressor speed control. Exception: Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall not be required on lighting outlets other than those covered in 210.8(C). Statement of the problem and substantiation for the TIA This expansion of GFCI protection in the 2020 NEC to cover exterior outlets on dwelling units other than just those rated 125V is a necessary enhancement to safety. Code Making Panel 2 supported the expansion of GFCI protection to cover outdoor outlets rated 250V based on the electrocution of a young boy who came in contact with the energized enclosure of an outdoor HVAC unit. However recent field experience with new installations performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC has demonstrated some random opening of the GFCI devices protecting ductless mini splits. It has also become apparent that random opening may also occur with other equipment employing power conversion equipment controlling the speed of the compressor. The purpose of this TIA is not to eliminate the GFCI protection but provide time for the industry to understand and address the …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 19, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held August 19, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, August 18, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 19, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 2. 3. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 19, 2020 3:00 P.M. To 4:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Katie Coyne (D-6) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ (Mayor) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. (5 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the August 5, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Election of Environmental Commission officers for the May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 term (15 minutes) b. Presentation of Development Assessment Report for the Springdale Green Planned Unit Development located at 1011 Springdale Rd, CD-2020-0001 (District 3)—Heather Chaffin, Planner Senior, Planning and Zoning Department, and Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (30 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Goodwill Store, SP-2019-0171C Applicant: Dunaway | UDG Location: 2411 …
Project Name: Springdale Green Address: 1011 SPRINGDALE RD File Number: CD-2020-0001 June 5, 2020 Proposed superiorities: Environmental Officer - Atha Phillips (512) 974-2132 • 3-Star Green Building • Remove impervious cover from critical water quality zone (CWQZ) • Restore the floodplain and CWQZ with native vegetation • Limit impervious cover to 50% or less • 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure through bio-filtration and rain gardens • Capture stormwater and condensate for landscape irrigation • Utilize silva cells for trees planted within hardscape to provide additional soil volume • No surface parking proposed, will provide parking garage to minimize footprint Additional suggested superiorities: EO 1 Reduce width of proposed bike path from 50’ to 25’ to decrease the area of disturbance within the CWQZ and floodplain. EO 2 Use span bridges for all creek crossings proposed, locate the bridge abutments outside of the erosion hazard zone. EO 3 Consider placing solar panels on the roof. EO 4 Consider dual pipe plumbing within the buildings. EO 5 Utilize glass that has reflectivity of less than 15% to prevent bird strikes. g dale Sprin A i r p o r t B l v d Critical Water Quality Zone e n a y L d a h S Site Watershed Boundary
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2020-0001 REQUEST: Presentation of a Development Assessment Report for the Springdale Green Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 1011 and 1017 Springdale Road. The property is east of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Springdale Road within the Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch watersheds. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The property owner is proposing to rezone a 30.18-acre parcel from GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to PUD zoning. The property is proposed to be redeveloped with office and commercial land uses and a public trail easement. The Property is located within an Imagine Austin Neighborhood Center and along two Imagine Austin Activity Corridors. The property is near the proposed Capital Metro Green Line. The property is currently vacant but is located in the area generally known as the East Austin Tank Farm. The Tank Farm area was used for storage of petrochemicals for decades before the uses were removed and environmental remediation occurred. This site was remediated in the 1990s but not to a level that would allow redevelopment with residential land uses; only office, commercial, and limited industrial land uses are permitted. The property is also significantly constrained by waterways, floodplain, and water quality buffer zones. There are heritage trees on the site. The applicant has stated that the project will comply with all Tier One PUD development standards, as well as several Tier Two standards. Tier Two standards proposed include green infrastructure, 3-star Green Building rating, revegetation and restoration of environmentally sensitive areas, and providing a 50-foot wide trail easement to connect to surrounding trail systems. The applicant is proposing to reduce the permittable impervious coverage from 90% to 50% and will pay a fee-in-lieu of onsite affordable housing based on increased building square footage since residential land uses are not permitted on the property. The applicant proposes the following Code modifications: increase permitted building height from 60 feet to 90 feet, relax Compatibility Standards, and modify Critical Water Quality Zone requirements. OWNER: Jay Paul Company APPLICANT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael Whellan) CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING DATE: August 25, 2020 ASSIGNED STAFF: Heather Chaffin Email: heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Phone: 512-974-2122 ATTACHMENTS: Zoning Map Aerial Exhibit Proposed Land Use Plan Applicant Letter (with attachments) Development Assessment Staff Report CS-CO-NP KAY ST SF-3-NP CS-1-CO-NP CS-CO-NP T SF-3-NP R S E T N U G SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP GOVALLE AVE SF-3-NP PUD-NP P-NP SF-3-NP D E R L A D G …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA August 19, 2020 Goodwill Store, SP-2019-0171C COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Dunaway | UDG, 5707 Southwest Parkway, Bldg. 2, Ste. 250, Austin, TX 78735 (512) 399-5365 LOCATION: 2411 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, TX 78703 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Lady Bird Lake Watershed, Water Supply Suburban Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone The applicant is requesting a variance from City Code 25-2-744(E) (University/Deep Eddy Subdistrict Regulations) of the Waterfront Overlay, which limits the impervious coverage of a site area not included in a primary or secondary waterfront overlay setback at 40% impervious coverage. The existing development is currently at 89% impervious coverage, and the proposed development would reduce the impervious coverage to 83%. Staff recommends this variance, because it is in compliance with the requirements of City Code Chapter 25-8 (Environment). The applicant has elected for this site plan to be governed by City Code 25- 8-27 (Redevelopment Exception in the Water Supply Rural and Water Supply Suburban Watersheds). The application is in compliance with all of the requirements of this section. The Redevelopment Exception allows development that pre-dates the City’s water quality and impervious cover regulations to maintain existing impervious cover in return for providing additional water quality treatment. This project proposes to slightly reduce impervious cover from the existing condition. Water quality control is proposed for the Redevelopment Exception. the entire site, exceeding the requirement of Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: None ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SITE PLAN VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION REQUEST REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0171C EV DATE: 2/19/20 (512) 637-7518 (512) 399-5365 Phone: (512) 974-2711 Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov Goodwill Central Texas 1015 Norwood Park BLVD Austin, TX 78753 Dunaway | UDG 5707 Southwest Parkway, Bldg 2, Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78735 PROJECT NAME: Goodwill Store ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 2411 Lake Austin Blvd. APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct a Goodwill store that will be a general retail sales (convenience) use at 2411 Lake Austin Blvd. Associated improvements include underground parking, utilities and other associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant is requesting a variance from § 25-2-744(E) Waterfront Overlay University/Deep Eddy Subdistrict Regulations, which limits the impervious coverage of a site area not included in a primary or secondary waterfront overlay setback …
