ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: MF-4 DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2021-0186 (Howard Lane Residences) ADDRESS: 1208 East Howard Lane ZONING FROM: I-RR SITE AREA: 10.2 acres (444,312 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1208 Howard Lane, LLC (Saeed Minhas) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends Multifamily Residence-Moderate-High Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-3 C14-2021-0186 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question contains part of the Harris Branch tributary/floodplain and undeveloped land. The tract to the north is a developing single family residential neighborhood zoned SF-2-CO. To the south, across East Howard Lane, there is an undeveloped tract zoned GR and a single family residential subdivision zoned SF-4A-CO. To the east, there is undeveloped land that is zoned SF-2-CO and GR-MU. The property to the west contains a wet detention pond for the office-warehouse uses to the northwest zoned LI- CO. The site under consideration was annexed by the City of Austin on December 31, 2003 through annexation case: C7A-03-013. The applicant is requesting permanent zoning on this property to construct a new 160-unit multifamily apartment complex. The staff recommends the applicant’s request to zone this tract of land to the Multifamily Residence-Moderate-High Density District because the property in question meets the intent of the MF-4 district. The proposed rezoning area is located adjacent to SF-2-CO zoning and a platted single family residential subdivision to the north and east. MF-4 zoning will provide for additional housing options in this area of the city with access to East Howard Lane, a major arterial roadway and a designated Activity Corridor. The property abuts the Dessau/Parmer Neighborhood Center as designated by the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. The applicant agrees with staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily Residence (Moderate-High Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily and group residential use with a maximum density of 36 to 54 units per acre, depending on unit size. This district is appropriate for moderate-high density housing in centrally located areas near supporting transportation and commercial facilities, in areas adjoining downtown Austin and major institutional or employment centers, and in other selected areas where moderate-high density multifamily use is desirable. The site under consideration is located on an arterial roadway …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0155 (Lyndhurst Rezoning) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13424 Lyndhurst Street, 13443 N FM 620 Road North Bound ZONING FROM: GR-CO, I-SF-2 TO: CS-MU SITE AREA: 1.73 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Naiser Holdings, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Sales, Bail Bond Services, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Pawn Shop Services and Personal Improvement Services. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 16, 2021: Postponed to January 4, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, C. Acosta-absent); H. Smith-1st, N. Barrera-Ramirez-2nd. January 4, 2022: Postponed to January 18, 2022 at the applicant's request (10-0, T. Bray – Off the Dais); A. Denkler-1st; H. Smith – 2nd. January 18, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-4 C14-2021-0155 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The 1.73 acre property under consideration consists of two undeveloped lots that front onto Lyndhurst Street and North FM 620 Road. Across the street at the northeast corner of Lyndhurst Street and N. FM 620 Road, there is a former service station that is now being utilized for a lawn care company (Grassworks) and an elementary school (Forest Creek Elementary). To the south, there is a multifamily development (Lakeline Square Townhomes) and a religious assembly use (Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses). The property the west is zoned LO and is developed with an office (State Farm Insurance). In this case, the applicant is requesting CS-MU zoning to develop an undetermined use at this location. The staff is recommending GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning. The property meets the intent of the zoning district and is consistent with surrounding land use patterns. GR-MU-CO zoning is appropriate for this site as the property is located on a local collector roadway at the entrance to a residential neighborhood across Lyndhurst Street from a school (Forest Creek Elementary School). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The Community commercial (GR) district is the designation for an office or other commercial use that serves neighborhood and community needs and that generally is accessible from major traffic ways. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0142 (Perfect Cuts Landscaping) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13561 Pond Springs Road ZONING FROM: GR-CO TO: CS-MU-CO* *The applicant submitted an amendment letter on September 13, 2021 stating that they would add a conditional overlay to this request to maintain some of the prohibited uses and the 50- foot vegetative buffer along the eastern property line from the current zoning ordinance for this property (Please see Applicant Amendment Letter - Exhibit C). SITE AREA: 1.772 acres PROPERTY OWNER: PC Land, LLC (Brandon Krause) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff’s recommendation is to grant GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning with the following conditions proposed by the applicant: 1) provide a 50-foot vegetative buffer along the eastern property line, 2) comply with Compatibility Standards (LDC Section 25-2, Article 10) for the residential properties to the east, 3) to prohibit the following uses: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, and Service Station, 5) to make Restaurant (General) and Restaurant (Limited) conditional. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 7, 2021: Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum. January 4, 2022: Postponed to January 18, 2022 at the staff's request (10-0, T. Bray – Off the Dais); A. Denkler-1st; H. Smith – 2nd. January 18, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 39B-5 C14-2021-0142 ISSUES: 2 This property was owned by Velda B. Wyche in 2014 when the previous zoning case for the plant nursery uses was conducted. PC Land, LLC purchased this property in 2016 and moved to this location from West Anderson Lane. It appears that the ownership and the use have changed and the property is no longer in conformance. According to the Austin Code Department, the applicant was originally cited on April 9, 2019 because a two-story building was being constructed on the property without a permit (Please see Notices of Code Violations – Exhibit E). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently utilized as a landscaping company (Construction Sales and Services use). This site was developed with a plant nursery use (Hill Country Garden Center) that was in existence when this tract of land was annexed by the City of Austin in 1998 (Ordinance No.19981210-L). The applicant is requesting …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission Housing and Planning Department FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: January 12, 2022 C14-2020-0079 and C14-2020-0080 – RBI Austin Tract 1 and RBI Austin Tract 2 ************************************************************************ The Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced rezoning cases in order to continue review of the Traffic Impact Analysis and related discussions with the Applicant. The Applicant does not object to the Staff’s requests. Attachments: Maps of Properties 1 of 3B-6 ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( SHAN SF-2 NON DR ( ( ( ( SF-2 R D P O O L Y N O L O C KILDARE CV SF-2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 83-268 R D A T S I V O L IE C SF-3 S E N D E R O HILLS P K W Y SF-4A RLITA DR PE SF-4A R E D L VIL E S SCHOOL DISTRICT P C14-03-0010 SPC-03-0021C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 86-296 77-228 PUD C814-2014-0110.SH 03-0010 86-296 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! L O ! Y O ! L A L ! N ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SF-2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! 85-229R.C. MF-2 MH MH D O O L E Y T R L F A R E A S T D R M A R R C V R R D G I E O 95-0058C LI-CO C14-2016-0016 ERN DR ATH STR ZONING ZONING CASE#: C14-2020-0079 ! ! SF-3 ! ! C O R D O B SF-3 A D R SF-4A SPC-03-0010C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SF-4A N CIA L N E R O L F E V A A N A C S O T C O G NAC CV MANUFACTURED HOUSING MH …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission Housing and Planning Department FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: January 12, 2022 C14-2020-0079 and C14-2020-0080 – RBI Austin Tract 1 and RBI Austin Tract 2 ************************************************************************ The Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced rezoning cases in order to continue review of the Traffic Impact Analysis and related discussions with the Applicant. The Applicant does not object to the Staff’s requests. Attachments: Maps of Properties 1 of 3B-7 ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( SHAN SF-2 NON DR ( ( ( ( SF-2 R D P O O L Y N O L O C KILDARE CV SF-2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 83-268 R D A T S I V O L IE C SF-3 S E N D E R O HILLS P K W Y SF-4A RLITA DR PE SF-4A R E D L VIL E S SCHOOL DISTRICT P C14-03-0010 SPC-03-0021C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 86-296 77-228 PUD C814-2014-0110.SH 03-0010 86-296 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SF-2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! L O ! Y O ! L A L ! N ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! 85-229R.C. MF-2 MH MH D O O L E Y T R L F A R E A S T D R M A R R C V R R D G I E O 95-0058C LI-CO C14-2016-0016 ERN DR ATH STR ZONING ZONING CASE#: C14-2020-0079 ! ! SF-3 ! ! C O R D O B SF-3 A D R SF-4A SPC-03-0010C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SF-4A N CIA L N E R O L F E V A A N A C S O T C O G NAC CV MANUFACTURED HOUSING MH …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission FROM: Wendy Rhoades Housing and Planning Department DATE: January 13, 2022 RE: C814-2009-0139.03 – Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3 ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced PUD amendment case to March 1, 2022 in order to continue review of the Applicant’s request and schedule the case for review by the Environmental Commission. The Applicant does not object to the Staff’s request. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-8 LA LA J A M B O R E E C T B A C K C T ( ( C O U R T Y A R D C V ( ( ( C O U R T Y A R D D R ( ( ( ( ( ( ( V C A W A K N A R A K ( UNDEV 93 - 01 2 0 SF-6 ( ( 97-0089 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( LITTLE B ULL C V ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD V ( N C O T G RIN R A H ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( M W T O ( ( ( ( R N D ( T E O O ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 81-020 ( ( C814-75-0201 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( E T IN N U O ( R C ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD ( ( ( C IL C V ( PUD ( ( ( ( ( ( ( CONE CIR ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( S S C O U T ( ( I S L A N D C I R ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I ( R C N O T S U O H M A S ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( S C O U T BLUFF D CIR N A L T IS U O C N S …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0184 – 7201 FM Road 2222 DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: MF-4-CO ADDRESS: 7201 FM Road 2222 SITE AREA: 38.62 acres APPLICANT: West Lake Vistas LLC (Kimberly de la Fuente) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density – conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay restricts development to a 25-foot wide front yard setback; a maximum of 50 percent building coverage; a maximum of 60 percent impervious cover; and a maximum of 23 units per acre. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 17, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject platted lot is located along the west side of FM Road 2222 and contains a four- story multifamily residential development that was constructed in three phases and appears to have been completed in 2009. A segment of Bull Creek extends across the FM 2222 frontage and a tributary runs in a north – south direction through the property’s eastern half. Driveway access to FM 2222 aligns with Jester Boulevard on the north side. The zoning area and adjacent lots were annexed into the City limits in December 2007 and zoned interim – rural residence (I-RR) at that time. In November 2006, prior to annexation, a “D” (non-land use) site plan was approved for the multifamily residences (SP-06-0592D). B-091 of 13 C14-2021-0184 Page 2 The zoning area is surrounded by an undeveloped lot owned by the City and another undeveloped L-shaped lot approximately 560 feet to the north that is privately owned and proposed for GO-MU zoning (both currently I-RR); office and commercial uses across FM 2222 to the east (PUD; GR-CO; LR); undeveloped land to the south (County; DR; LR-CO), and undeveloped land owned by the City to the west (I-RR; County). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant requests multifamily residence – moderate-high density – conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) district zoning consistent with the existing four-story apartments. The requested Conditional Overlay establishes multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) development standards for the property (front yard setback, building coverage, impervious cover and maximum units per acre) except for height …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET SITE AREA: 8.977 acres ZONING TO: MF-4 CASE: C14-2021-0161 – West William Cannon Housing DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: LO-CO ADDRESS: 3101 West William Cannon Drive PROPERTY OWNER: Jubilee Christian Center (Jimmy R. Seal) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2022: January 4, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITH THE APPLICANT IN AGREEMENT, TO JANUARY 18, 2022, BY CONSENT. December 21, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT TO JANUARY 4, 2021 [A. DENKLER; H. SMITH – 2ND] (10-0) T. BRAY – OFF THE DAIS [H. SMITH; R. WOODY – 2ND] (9-0) C. THOMPSON – OFF THE DAIS; J. KIOLBASSA – ABSENT December 7, 2021: MEETING CANCELLED; RENOTIFICATION REQUIRED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant and the adjacent property owner have submitted a joint postponement request to February 1, 2022. Please refer to correspondence attached at the back of the Staff report. The rezoning area is subject to a public Restrictive Covenant for Unified Development and Maintenance of Drainage Facilities which was executed in 2005 prior to final approval and release of a Site Plan (SP-04-0757C – Jubilee Christian Center). The existing buildings and parking area are located on the adjacent Lots 56-58, and is presently occupied by Impact 1 of 62B-10 C14-2021-0161 Page 2 Family Church. The water quality and detention / irrigation ponds are shown on Lots 53 and 54 which is part of the rezoning area. An additional building and parking area (unbuilt, associated with the church) is shown on Lot 55 and 56. The Applicant has met with representatives of the Persimmon Hollow Condominiums on William Cannon, the adjacent community to the west. Petition information is attached and the results will be certified upon receipt of original signatures from adjacent property owners. All correspondence received from adjacent residents is attached at the back of the Staff report. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped property consists of six platted lots and a vacated right-of-way with approximately 1,450 linear feet of frontage on West William Cannon Drive. The westernmost lot has frontage on Stage Coach Trail, a 200-foot long public street that provides …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET August 23, 2021 HLC DATE: July 26, 2021 ZAP DATE: November 2, 2021 December 7, 2021 January 18, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2021-0164 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: Chrysler Air-Temp House COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2502 Park View Drive ZONING FROM: SF-2 to SF-2-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from single family residence – standard lot (SF-2) district to single family residence – standard lot – historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, historical significance, community value. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 26, 2021: Initiated historic zoning. August 23, 2021: Recommended historic zoning. Vote: 9-0 (Larosche and Tollett absent). ZONING and PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: November 2, 2021: Postponed to December 7, 2021 at applicant’s request. December 7, 2021: Meeting cancelled. January 18, 2022: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) but is contributing to the identified Air-Conditioned Village National Register Historic District. See the draft nomination at https://www.thc.texas.gov/public/upload/ preserve/national_register/draft_nominations/Austin%2C%20Air%20Conditioned%20Village%2 0SBR.pdf for further information on the Austin Air-Conditioned Village. This case came before the Commission in June 2020 for a full demolition. The applicant in the 2020 case reconsidered their application for full demolition and submitted plans for a partial demolition and retention of the character-defining features of this house; those plans were reviewed and approved by the Commission. The prior proposal would have preserved much of the street façade of the house, replacing deteriorated materials in kind or with a visually-compatible modern material, and an addition to the back in what promised to be a sensitive rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the house. The Commission initiated historic zoning on the house during the pendency of the preparation of those plans, and satisfied that the plans would preserve the character of the house, dropped the historic zoning case. Since that time, the original applicants sold the house to the current applicant, who is seeking a permit to demolish the house and build a new house in its place. This house, being remarkably intact from the time of its construction, would have been contributing to the Air-Conditioned Village National Register Historic District, presented to the 1 of 115B-11 State Board of Review in September 2021. There was owner opposition to the creation of the district, and as a result, the nomination failed to move forward. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0171 Harris Branch and Howard Lane DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: DR TO: CS-MU ADDRESS: 12704 and 12706 Harris Branch Parkway SITE AREA: 1.58 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Homer H. and Sue Rich Revocable Living Trust (David Michael Rich) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to CS-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0171 2 ISSUES: The 1.58 acre rezoning tract is part of a larger property that is mostly in the ETJ. In addition to the rezoning tract the overall property includes approximately 10.7 acres of land in the ETJ. The proposed development of approximately 300 multifamily units and possible commercial uses are permitted in the ETJ/Travis County portion of the property but not currently in the DR portion of the property. Please see Exhibits C and D- Applicant Letter and Property Exhibit. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Howard Lane and Harris Branch Parkway. Harris Branch Parkway is designated as an Activity Corridor, and the property also falls within the Harris Branch Neighborhood Center. The property is zoned DR and is currently used for automotive sales and rentals, which are not permitted in DR zoning. All of the surrounding properties are currently undeveloped. Land uses in the wider area include a mix of uses including agricultural and commercial uses. Properties to the southwest, west and northwest are in the ETJ. Properties north and south of the subject property are also zoned DR. Across Harris Branch Parkway to the east and northeast is the Harris Branch Planned Unit Development (PUD); parcels in this area are generally zoned for Industrial park, Park (public and private), and single family land uses. Most of the PUD tracts in this area are currently undeveloped, excluding a single family neighborhood that has frontage on Howard Lane. The remainder of the PUD includes a mix of residential, commercial and limited industrial tracts. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the Applicant’s request. CS-MU zoning will allow development of the property in conjunction with the remainder of the lot that is located in the ETJ. CS-MU allows …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0159 Vaught Ranch Rezoning DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GO-MU ADDRESS: 6529 Vaught Ranch Road SITE AREA: 5.059 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Hart AGENT: Dunaway Associates (Meg Greenfield) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GO-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0159 2 ISSUES: A portion of the property is located within the 100 year flood plain, and the remainder of the property is located within Critical Water Quality and Water Quality Transition Zones (CWQZ and WQTZ). The majority of the property is located in the WQTZ and is therefore limited by Code to 18% impervious cover. Consequently, the rezoning is primarily requested to determine land uses, setbacks and building height. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of FM 969 approximately 2 miles west of Loop 360. The existing I-RR zoning was applied to the property when the area was annexed in 2007. The undeveloped property is located within the West Bull Creek watershed and subject to Water Supply Suburban regulations and is also subject to Hill Country Roadways and Scenic Roadways zoning overlays. Although the property is addressed on Vaught Ranch Road, access to the road is not possible. The subject property will take access to FM 2222. Surrounding properties to the south, west and east are zoned I-RR and RR, as well as unzoned property in the ETJ. Significant portions of the surrounding area are undeveloped but there are some developed properties in the area. Land uses in the I-RR zoned area include medical offices, professional offices, multifamily residential and an electric substation. Properties in the RR zoned area are single family residential. Across FM 2222 to the north are properties zoned PUD, LR and GR-CO These properties include a mix of commercial and office land uses. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request to GO-MU. As stated in the Issues section, the creek buffers and floodplain significantly constrain development on the site. Additionally, City regulations limit the majority of the site to 18% impervious cover; other parts of the site (in the CWQZ and floodplain) are …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0124.0A COMMISSION DATE: January 18, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Rayviva Price Tract ADDRESS: 7651 Delwau Lane APPLICANT: Everett C. Price, Jr. AGENT: Dunway (J. Segura) ZONING: SF-2 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 9.559 acres (416,390 sf) LOTS: 5 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Rayviva Price Tract subdivision, the applicant proposes to resubdivide an existing lot and unplatted property into a 5 lot subdivision on 9.559 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision case, the plat meets City of Austin code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat 1 of 5B-14 Legend Council District Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Zoning Text EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT 0.3 0 0.17 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 11,015 Notes Case # C8-2019-0124.0A Address: 7651 Dlewau Lane 2 of 5B-14 3 of 5B-14 4 of 5B-14 5 of 5B-14
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, January 18, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody Scott Boone EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 4, 2022. Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Postponement Request: 2. Restrictive Covenant Termination: Location: C14-2019-0166 - Parmer Business Park, District 1 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard, Harris Branch Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) Agent: LI-PDA to LI-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Request: Staff Rec.: Pending Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Housing and Planning Department Postponement request to February 1, 2022 by Staff C14-2016-0124(RCT) - Parmer Business Park RCT, District 1 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard, Harris Branch Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) Agent: The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant Request: conditions for this property. Pending Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Postponement request to February 1, 2022 by Staff Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: 3. Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0186 - Howard Lane Residences, District 7 1208 East Howard Lane, Harris Branch Watershed 1208 Howard Lane, LLC (Saeed Minhas) Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) I-RR to MF-4 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 18, 2022 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Scott Boone Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Absent Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 4, 2022 Motion to approve minutes from January 4, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Acosta on a vote of 10-0. Commissioner Woody absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C14-2019-0166 - Parmer Business Park, District 1 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard, Harris Branch Watershed Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI-PDA to LI-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Pending Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Postponement request to February 1, 2022 by Staff Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to February 1, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Acosta on a vote of 10-0. Commissioner Woody absent. 2. Restrictive C14-2016-0124(RCT) - Parmer Business Park RCT, District 1 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard, Harris Branch Watershed Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant conditions for this property. Pending Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Postponement request to February 1, 2022 by Staff Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to February 1, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion …
RMC Monthly Report December 2021 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 49 163 119 122 39 29 20 31 11 13 11 2 15 Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 $28,944.65 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 104 97 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 45 Oct 53 3 Dec 2 Nov Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, December 2021 3076 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 248 175 37 235 57 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 0 0 1,560 605 0 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Oct Nov Dec Monthly Installations Overall Installations RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 09 Reclaimed Water Use G …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION January 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 (Note: Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference.) AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Kelly Davis (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the November 16, 2021 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $268,960 to the Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5925 Dillard Circle, Unit A, Austin TX 78752, in District 4. 3. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $141,750 to the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 4417 Westlake Drive, Building B, Austin, TX 78746, in District 10. 4. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $80,190 to Saint Edwards University, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 3001 S Congress Ave OPS, Austin TX 78704, in District 3. 5. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $252,780 to Westminster Manor, Inc, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. installation of solar electric …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Electric Readiness and EV-Ready WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approve the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which commits the city to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for code amendments, incentives and education to enable electrification of buildings; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for codes that address future EV charging needs; and WHEREAS, the majority of the public comments submitted during the 2021 Austin Energy Conservation Code adoption process were supporting adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments; and WHEREAS, it is more affordable to do electric wiring and install and appropriately sized electric panel at the time of construction than to retrofit buildings later; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission supports adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready amendments to the Austin Energy Conservation Code as soon as possible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission supports staff plans to conduct stakeholder meetings starting no later than January 17, 2021 and recommends that the Austin City Council request regular updates on this work. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Distributed Community Solar WHEREAS, on June 17, 2020, the Resource Management Commission passed Resolution 20200617-003, supporting distributed community solar and recommending criteria for evaluating proposals; and WHEREAS, in October 2020, Austin Energy issued a request for proposals for solar energy produced on the local distribution grid; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy did not select any distributed solar proposals to execute; and WHEREAS, the majority of local rooftop solar potential in Austin is not utilized; and WHEREAS, local solar development creates good paying local jobs; and WHEREAS, community solar allows for equitable access to clean energy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission establishes the Distributed Community Solar Working Group. The working group will collaborate with staff and return to the full Commission with recommendations for the best path forward, next steps and a timeline for implementation. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Pilot Proposal Austin, TX Resource Management Commission January 18, 2022 Overview Purpose of Pilot CenterPoint Energy proposes to introduce targeted program offerings that will deliver cost- effective energy savings, promote awareness of energy conservation, and provide customers in Austin Texas with opportunities to reduce natural gas usage in their homes and businesses. • Specific Objectives affordability of energy; • Reduce end-use natural gas consumption to conserve resources and improve • Provide environmental benefits by influencing the use of energy efficient equipment and technology that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases; and • Promote energy-conscious attitudes and behaviors that support energy conservation and sustainability 2 Overview Pilot Development The Pilot is designed with a “Quick-Start” approach and offers programs that can be implemented with minimal budget and complexity while still providing cost-effective energy-savings opportunities to customers. • Factors Evaluated in Pilot Design Identify programs best suited for a small-scale pilot Develop measure level energy savings Develop cost projections Evaluate cost-effectiveness Determine the most effective marketing and delivery channels • Proposed Program Offerings Prescriptive Equipment Rebates DIY Home Conservation Improvement Products Commercial Direct Install Equipment • • • • • • • • 3 Overview Pilot Plan Summary • Projections Budget: $20,114 Annual Energy Savings: 9,488 Ccf Net Economic Benefits: $29,148 • Implementation Period • Eleven-month pilot (February 2022 – December 2022) • Funding • • • • The Company seeks to recover program costs concurrently with implementation of the pilot through a ratepayer funded mechanism. 4 High Efficiency Equipment Rebates Description The High-Efficiency Equipment Rebates program is designed to promote energy-efficient retrofits by offering incentives to customers for the purchase and installation of new high- efficiency natural gas equipment. • Eligible Equipment Equipment Efficiency Customer Rebate Natural Gas Force Air Furnace 95% AFUE or Higher Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater .87 UEF or Higher Natural Gas Storage Tank Water Heater .70 UEF or Higher Smart Thermostat ENERGY STAR Qualified $600 $350 $100 $50 • Program Projections Budget: $10,500 • • • • Annual Energy Savings: 2,213 Ccf Net Economic Benefits: $9,701 Participating Customers: 35 5 Home Conservation Improvement Products Description CenterPoint Energy’s Home Conservation Improvement Products program will provide free water and energy saving equipment to residential customers. • Eligible Equipment Low-Flow Showerheads Low-Flow Kitchen Faucet Aerators Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet Aerators • Program Projections Budget: $2,989 Annual Energy Savings: 890 Ccf Net Economic Benefits: $3,164 …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $268,960 to the Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5925 Dillard Circle, Unit A, Austin TX 78752, in District 4. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 656 410 269 223 366,962 $361,010 $268,960 74.5% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save babies’ lives by providing prescribed donor human milk. The proposed solar system would cover 101% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 366,962 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 172 US tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 345,311 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 257 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,580 trees or 191 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 392,149 vehicle miles or 33.9 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $141,750 to the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 4417 Westlake Drive, Building B, Austin, TX 78746, in District 10. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: MSDF Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements 315 450 141.75 117.65 195,472 $267,908 $141,750 53% The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation works to transform the lives of children living in urban poverty through improved education, health, and family economic stability. The proposed solar system would cover 23% of the anticipated annual energy needs of this new building. According to the US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this solar project is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 92 US tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 117 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 136 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 1,380 trees or 102 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 209,754 vehicle miles or 18.2 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of …
..D e Posting Language ..T itle Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $80,190 to Saint Edwards University, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 3001 S Congress Ave OPS, Austin TX 78704, in District 3. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Saint Edwards University Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 198 405 80 67 113,494 $119,197 $80,190 67% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Saint Edwards University is a private university for graduate and undergraduate programs. The proposed solar system would cover 40% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 113,494 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 53 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 68 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 79 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 795 trees or 58.9 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 120,837 vehicle miles or 10.5 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $252,780 to Westminster Manor, Inc, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 4232 Bull Creek Road, Austin, TX 78731, in District 10. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Westminster Manor – 4232 Bull Creek Road Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 766 330 253 210 364,155 $492,921 $252,780 51% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Westminster Manor, Inc, is an assisted living facility for seniors. The proposed solar system would cover 12% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 364,155 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 171 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 218 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 255 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,565 trees or 190 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 389,869 vehicle miles or 33.7 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $273,240 to the YMCA of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78727, in District 6. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: YMCA of Austin - 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78727 Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 828 330 273 227 391,903 $508,226 $273,240 54% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The YMCA of Austin provides recreational facilities and classes. The proposed solar system would cover 27% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 391,903 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 184 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 235 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 274 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,760 trees or 205 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 419,508 vehicle miles or 36.3 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited …
..D e Posting Language ..T itle Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $190,080 to Westminster Manor, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4300 Bull Creek Road, Austin, TX 78731, in District 10. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Westminster Manor – Carlisle Building Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 576 330 190.80 157.766 274,014 $370,656 $190,080 51% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Westminster Manor, Inc, is an assisted living facility for seniors. The proposed solar system would cover 7% of the anticipated annual energy needs of this new building. According to the US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this solar project is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 128 US tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 164 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 192 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 1,920 trees or 142 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 291,832 vehicle miles or 25.3 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In …
..D e Posting Language ..T itle Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $231,990 to the YMCA of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5315 Ed Bluestein, Austin, TX 78724, in District 1. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: YMCA of Austin - 5315 Ed Bluestein, Austin, TX 78724 Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 703 330 231.99 192.552 322,462 $429,182 $231,990 54% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The YMCA of Austin provides recreational facilities and classes. The proposed solar system would cover 64% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. According to US Energy Information Administration and based on the state-wide electricity profile, this solar project is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 152 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 193 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 226 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,280 trees or 169 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 346,550 vehicle miles or 30 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION January 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 (Note: Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference.) REVISED AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Kelly Davis (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the November 16, 2021 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $268,960 to the Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5925 Dillard Circle, Unit A, Austin TX 78752, in District 4. 3. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $141,750 to the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 4417 Westlake Drive, Building B, Austin, TX 78746, in District 10. 4. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $80,190 to Saint Edwards University, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 3001 S Congress Ave OPS, Austin TX 78704, in District 3. 5. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $252,780 to Westminster Manor, Inc, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. installation of solar …
DRAFT RESOLUTION 1: New Chemical Avoidance Point System Whereas Americans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors; and Whereas many building materials are made of, or coated with, toxic chemicals, whose harm can be magnified in modern energy-efficient buildings with less ventilation; and Whereas many of these chemicals have dangerous qualities, as they can be carcinogenic, neurotoxic, developmental and reproductive toxins, asthmagens and respiratory sensitizers, endocrine disrupting chemicals, acutely toxic, and aquatically toxic; and Whereas since many of these more toxic building products are less expensive, people with less income are more likely to be adversely affected by exposure to them, including apartment tenants, and entry- level tract-home buyers; and Whereas Austin seeks to lead by example to persuade other local and state governments and programs around the country to avoid harmful chemicals in buildings; Then Be It Resolved that the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin recommend to the Austin City Council that: Austin Energy Green Building should revise its Residential Single Family and Multifamily rating system to establish minimum prerequisites for chemical avoidance in buildings as a condition for participation. This will include avoidance of various materials when cost-effective alternatives are available for PVC, PFCs (the Teflon® chemical family), antimicrobials, and other toxic chemicals on the “Red List” chemicals listed by the International Living Future Institute. And Be It Further Resolved that a stakeholders process should be created to seek input from the greater community, including environmentalists, tenant advocates, professionals in the building industry, and interested members of the Resource Management Commission; and Be It Further Resolved that this enhanced building rating system be placed into action at the beginning of calendar year 2023. ===== DRAFT RESOLUTION 2: New Chemical Avoidance Point System Whereas Americans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors; and Whereas many building materials are made of, or coated with, toxic chemicals, whose harm can be magnified in modern energy-efficient buildings with less ventilation; and Whereas many of these chemicals have dangerous qualities, as they can be carcinogenic, neurotoxic, developmental and reproductive toxins, asthmagens and respiratory sensitizers, endocrine disrupting chemicals, acutely toxic, and aquatically toxic; and Whereas since many of these more toxic building products are less expensive, people with less income are more likely to be adversely affected by exposure to them, including apartment tenants, and entry- level tract-home buyers; and Whereas Austin seeks to lead by example …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION January 18th, 2022 at 6:00 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Suite 1406, Austin, TX BOARD MEMBERS: Vince Cobalis, Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, Kirk Yoshida, Sarah Chen, Meena Mutyala, Ketan Patel, Shubhada Saxena, Kuo Yang, Fang Fang, Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan, and Hanna Huang CALL TO ORDER: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Consider approval of minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission (AAQOLAC) meetings on: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 16, 2021 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup/Project Reports 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Human Resources Workgroup 5. Business Planning Workgroup 6. Public Safety / Policing Project b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Cobalis) c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Master Plan (Commissioner Cobalis) 2. Update on FY 2023 Budget Recommendation Process (Commissioner Yoshida) 3. Update on Commissioner Vacancies & Work Group Members (Commissioner a. Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (Laura Keating/Housing & Planning and Anna Yoshida) 3. STAFF BRIEFING Lan/CapMetro) 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council regarding the activation of the Joint Cultural Committee b. Discussion and possible action on the appointment of Commissioners to serve on the JIC/QoL Budget Work Group 5. INFORMATION SHARING a. Office of Police Oversight Community Partners List Contact (Commissioner Cobalis) b. Update on the Neighborhood Liaison hiring (Commissioner Huang/Commissioner Yoshida) 6. FUTURE AGENDA a. Update from American Gateways (Edna Yang) b. Rain To River Initiative (Sari Albornoz/Watershed Protection Department) c. Language Access Program Update (CPIO) 7. 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call ena enakshi, Equity Office, at (512) 978-1569, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact ena enakshi at (512) 978-1569.
Agenda Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee January 13, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Street-Jones Building RM 400A 1000 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Zoning and Platting Commission Cesar Acosta Timothy Bray Hank Smith COMMITTEE MEMBERS Planning Commission Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Annual goal setting (Discussion and/or possible action) a. Industrial Study (Discussion and/or possible action) 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at 512-974- 2036 and DeeDee.Quinnelly@austintexas.gov
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE Draft Minutes The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on December 2, 2021 REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2021 at Street-Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Timothy Bray Hank Smith The meeting was called to order at 12:12 p.m. Joint Committee Members in Attendance: Planning Commission Zoning and Platting Commission Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Robert Schneider City Staff in Attendance: Matt Dugan, Housing and Planning Department Dee Dee Quinnelly, Housing and Planning Department Others in Attendance: None. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2021 meeting by Commissioner Schneider, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Vote 5-0. Commissioners Acosta and Llanes Pulido were absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Orientation to Imagine Austin and the Role of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee (Discussion and/or possible action). Matt Dugan presented the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to the Commissioners sharing background, key components and frameworks helpful to understand the plan. Dee Dee Quinnelly presented the Ordinance to create the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee and the Committee’s bylaws to inform the conversation around the Role of the Committee. No action was taken. b. Approve for Adoption the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 2022 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule (Discussion and action). A motion to approve the 2022 Calendar Year CPJC Meeting schedule was made by Commissioner Schneider, seconded by Commissioner Cox. Vote 5-0. Commissioners Acosta and Llanes Pulido were absent. 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Vote to elect Vice-Chair (Discussion and/or possible action) A motion was made to elect Commissioner Smith as Vice-Chair by Commissioner Schneider, seconded by Chair Garcia. Vote 5-0. Commissioners Acosta and Llanes Pulido were absent. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. 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 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at (512) 974-2036 or deedee.quinnelly@austintexas.gov. 2
ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL LAND USE AND ZONING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Briefing October 14, 2021 Mark Walters Study Organization Workforce Considerations National Trends and Best Practices Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin , Texas Conclusions & Recommendations Maps and Case Studies 2 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land 11,657 Acres or 6.6% of Austin zoned for industrial (2018) Only 38% of Industrial zoned land used for industrial uses • Undeveloped 27% • Office 12% 3 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Industrial zoned areas mostly located to take advantage of highways and ABIA 4 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Between 2001 and 2018 1,846 acres rezoned from industrial to non-industrial zones Industrial zoned land lost through neighborhood plan rezonings was not included 5 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Worth $9.5B or 6% of Austin’s value Higher Improvement-to-Land Ratio 2014-2018 tax assessments increased 52%/ commercial land increased 62% Most industrial zoned land gained through annexation North Burnet/Gateway lost over 1,000 acres of industrial zoned land (2008) 6 Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin Identified 8 industrial clusters within Austin Based on best practices from Las Angeles, CA and Philadelphia, PA staff developed an industrial cluster typology Protection Intensification Transition 7 Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin Protection Industrial zoning should be maintained and residential uses discouraged Intensification Can accommodate more industrial uses through zoning certainty, planned infrastructure improvements, and master planning to coordinate public and private investment Transition Areas experiencing significant land conversion to non-industrial uses and are no longer or increasingly less viable for industrial 8 Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin North Research Boulevard Intensification / Protection North Burnet/Gateway Transition Tech Ridge Intensification US-290 Intensification Near East Transition US-183 Transition St. Elmo Transition Ben White Intensification 9 Findings Annexations biggest driver in industrial land growth 37 acres of industrial zoning lost annually for the last ten years Neighborhood and Small Area Plans 10 Findings Recent development of corporate campuses and business/industrial parks Austin’s legacy industrial clusters undergoing transition (e.g., St. Elmo & NBG) Undeveloped industrial land along one-way freeway frontage roads targeted for garden-style apartments 11 Recommendations Precautions must be taken to ensure that nearby industrial properties do not pose a risk to future MF residents Redevelopment in Transition areas should provide sidewalks, bike lanes, storm water facilities, open space, etc. Existing long-term industrial uses should not be punished by new residents …
ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL LAND USE AND ZONING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS Prepared by the City of Austin’s Planning and Zoning Department March, 2020* *Updated September 2020 with minor changes Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 The Austin Context.................................................................................................................................. 4 Environmental Justice, Racial Segregation, and the 1928 City Plan ................................................. 4 Research and Development ............................................................................................................... 6 Annexation of Industrial Property ....................................................................................................... 7 National Trends and Best Practices in Sustainable Industrial Development ......................................... 7 San Francisco, California .................................................................................................................... 8 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ................................................................................................................. 9 Los Angeles, California .................................................................................................................... 10 Portland, Oregon .............................................................................................................................. 12 Current State of Austin’s Industrial-Zoned Land ................................................................................. 13 Industrial Land Uses ........................................................................................................................ 16 Property Values................................................................................................................................ 17 Zoning Cases ................................................................................................................................... 17 The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan ........................................................................................ 20 Geographic Distribution & Transport ............................................................................................... 20 Vacancies and Undeveloped Land .................................................................................................. 20 Building and Annexation Over Time ................................................................................................. 20 Workforce Considerations ................................................................................................................... 21 Workforce Master Plan .................................................................................................................... 21 Job Totals for Austin’s Industrial-Zoned Land ................................................................................. 23 An Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin ............................................................................................. 24 Key Considerations .......................................................................................................................... 26 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 28 Trends .............................................................................................................................................. 28 1 Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 29 Appendix I: Maps ................................................................................................................................. 30 Base Zoning Districts ....................................................................................................................... 30 Industrial Clusters – Land Use ........................................................................................................ 31 Industrial Zoning District Cases ....................................................................................................... 32 Industrial Clusters - Loss of Industrial Zoning ................................................................................. 33 Imagine Austin Jobs Centers ........................................................................................................... 34 Freight Transport Network ............................................................................................................... 35 Developed & Vacant Industrial Zoning ............................................................................................ 36 Industrial-Zoned Properties Decade Annexed ................................................................................. 37 Industrial-Zoned Properties Year Structure Built ............................................................................. 38 2001 Zoning Layer with 2002 US Census Data .............................................................................. 39 2018 Zoning Layer with 2017 US Census Data .............................................................................. 40 Industrial Zoning Study: Case Study Area........................................................................................ 41 Appendix II: Industrial Cluster Case Studies ........................................................................................ 42 North Research Boulevard .............................................................................................................. 42 North Burnet/Gateway .................................................................................................................... 42 Tech Ridge ....................................................................................................................................... 44 US 290 East..................................................................................................................................... 45 Near East ......................................................................................................................................... 46 US 183............................................................................................................................................. 48 St Elmo ............................................................................................................................................ 50 Ben White ........................................................................................................................................ 54 2 Introduction Austin, like many growing cities across the country, is experiencing pressure to convert industrially used and zoned land to mixed-use commercial and residential redevelopment and development. Imagine Austin (2012), the City’s comprehensive plan, envisions “a city of complete communities…defined by amenities, transportation, services, and opportunities that fulfill all Austinites’ material, social, and economic needs.” One component of a complete community is employment opportunities for residents of all skill and education levels. In 2017 there were a total of 624,417 employees citywide. In the city’s industrial-zoned properties, there were 75,244 employees, representing 12% of the …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 12TH, 2022 6:00 PM CITY HALL, AUSTIN, TX Some members of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Gerry Acuna Jonathan Barona Ian Steyaert AGENDA Cathy Gattuso Melissa Rothrock Albert Swantner Amanda Masino Kaiba White CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 13th, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion and Action: Truck Washing and Equipment Maintenance RCA-Victoria Rieger b) Discussion and Action: Capital Improvement Project for ARR- Andrew Clements c) Discussion and Action: 2022 ZWAC Meeting Schedule- Gerry Acuna d) Discussion and Action: ZWAC FY22 Board Vacancies- Gerry Acuna e) Discussion and Action: Proposal in ARR Wage Increases- Carina Hanson f) Discussion and Action: Trash/Water Wheel on Lady Bird Lake Update-Kaiba White 3. DIRECTOR’S REPORT 1. Solicitations Update, Performance Reports, Beyond 34 Update, Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) Enforcement Update, URO Multifamily Update, Recycling Contract Processing Contracts Update FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Small Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Future Opportunities and Involvement Keep Austin Beautiful Update Future FM 812 Landfill Potential 2022 Annual ZWAC Retreat 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 Dwight Scales at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at (512)974-2435 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Dwight Scales at (512)974-2435.
To: From: Date: Subject: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery January 12, 2022 Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) Enforcement Update: The Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Commercial Compliance Unit (CCU) is comprised of 2 Code Compliance Officers who contact responsible parties and conduct site visits to properties or permit holders identified by City staff or by complaints as non-compliant with ordinances. The goal of the CCU is to support ongoing department public education, and when necessary, hold non-compliant businesses and permit holders accountable in municipal court. 9 The department hired its first CCU staff in 2020 and spent much of the past year creating internal procedures, developing a software system, and contacting potentially non-compliant properties. Prior to 2020, the City had limited opportunity to provide onsite visits from Code Compliance Officers and was reliant upon education alone to seek compliance. CCU began URO inspections in early FY21. As of December 2021, CCU has conducted 742 site visits, responded to 5 complaints, and followed up on 86 denied waivers. Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) Multifamily Update: In FY21, ARR’s Business Outreach Team (BOT) notified all multifamily properties of the URO’s capacity increase by mail and email in Oct. 2020 and again in June 2021. The BOT also took out print and digital ads March 2020 (FY20) through Dec. 2020 and hosted a joint webinar with Austin Apartments Association (AAA) in Nov. 2020. In terms of compliance, 86% of multifamily properties (1,208) reported meeting the new capacity requirements by either providing at least a 1:1 ratio of landfill trash to recycling/organics services or 24 gallons/unit/week of recycling/organics services. Of the 14% of multifamily properties (201) that requested a waiver for not meeting the new capacity requirements, 13% (181 properties) were above the previous 6.4 gallons/unit/week requirement, but below the new 24 gallons/unit/week increase. Only 1% (20 properties) reported being below the 50% diversion requirement and of 6.4 gallons/unit/week. The BOT contacted all multifamily properties that requested a waiver for being below the new 24 gallons/unit/week requirement to let them know of the new capacity requirements and approved waivers with more than 6.4 gallons/unit/week according to the “implementation year” prescribed by the administrative rules (Administrative Rules Chapter 15-5 Section 8.12.3), but denied waivers below 6.4 gallons/unit/week. So far in FY22, a third of multifamily properties (554) that have reported and 92% (509) have …
ZWAC Presentation 1/12/2022 Agenda Capital Improvement Project 5773.025 KGSC Truck Wash Facility Retrofit Project Description This project will support retrofitting and/or replacement of truck wash equipment at Austin Resource Recovery's Kenneth Gardner Service Center - required due to age and condition of equipment at the end of its useful life. The facility has two existing washing bays. One is an automatic drive through wash and the other is a manual washing station. The existing facility will be retrofitted with new equipment – a complete new automatic truck wash system, with a capacity of up to 12 trucks per hour, in the existing automatic bay; and two new high-pressure manual-wash wands in the existing manual bay. A new water reclamation system connected to all of the new wash systems will also be installed. (The new truck wash equipment contract will be considered for award by Austin City Council on January 27th, 2022.) A Job Order Contractor will make needed utility and civil drainage improvements to the existing facility on the KGSC campus prior to the installation of the new truck washing equipment, following construction documents and specifications prepared by a professional engineering/architecture consultant. Existing Facilities Existing Facilities Existing Facilities New Truck Wash Equipment New Facility Design Project Budget/Timeline Project Schedule: • ZWAC – 11/10/2021 • RCA before City Council for Truck Wash Equipment Award – 01/27/2022 • JOC (Job Order Contract) Contractor assignment and existing facility utility and civil drainage improvement work – February, March, & April 2022. • Project Complete and Truck Wash Open for use – May 2022. Questions Andrew Clements, Architect RA, LEED AP BD+C Project Manager Architectural Project Management Division Public Works Department, City of Austin 512.974.7152 Andrew.Clements@austintexas.gov Building Austin’s Tomorrow, Today!
Recycling Processing Contracts *Update* ZWAC Presentation January 12, 2022 Services Provided •20-Year Master Agreement with Reset Periods •Receipt of City Collected Recyclables •Process, Sort, Bale, and Market Recyclables Reset • Agreements allow for periodic contract resets • Award Percent – percent of City recyclable material delivered to each vendor (subject to reset) • Evaluation Criteria for determining Award Percent • Vendor’s pricing proposal • Vendor’s performance after First Reset Date, measured in part by percentage of Recyclable Materials that Vendor sold to reputable recycling processors or otherwise diverted from disposal for reuse • Vendor’s “good-will, teamwork, community engagement, and recycling education efforts” • Additional relevant factors Timeline–2nd Reset Action per Contract Date Notify Vendors of Reset Period August 1, 2020 Vendors submit documentation to City including Community Engagement Efforts September 30, 2020 Vendors notify City of desire to change volume or add services November 1, 2020 Vendors submit pricing proposals to City March 22, 2021 City to establish Award Percent September 15, 2021 Contract Reset Date October 15, 2021 Goals and Council Direction • Allow both COA and vendor(s) • Strong communication and to live through a range of market conditions • Shared risk and reward collaboration • Clear expectations CM Alter Direction • Negotiate terms that allow for stronger proof and transparency that our recyclable materials are being recycled rather than placed in landfills. • Further the city’s zero waste goals and minimize the city’s carbon footprint. As new technologies become available, the City Manager is directed to explore all avenues to recycle most materials from the City of Austin. • Negotiate terms that provide the best value for Austin’s ratepayers. Contract Highlights Balcones Resources Texas Disposal Systems Column1 Award Percent Min. Monthly Tonnage (avg.) Revenue Share % Processing Fee per ton Revenue Share Formula Change 60% 2000 78% $98 Yes 40% 2000 20% $50 No Contract Highlights Balcones Resources Texas Disposal Systems Column1 Indices: Ave. to High-side Customer Education Fee Expanded Audit Terms Expanded Safety Inspection Strengthen Non- degradation clause Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Revenue Share Payment Calculation Revenue Share Payment Texas Disposal Systems Balcones Resources (Revenue Percent X Value of Recyclable Material) – Processing Fee Net Value of Recyclable Material = Gross Value of Recyclable Material – Processing Fee Then Revenue Share Payment = Net Value of Recyclable Material x Revenue Percent In the case that the Processing Fee exceeds the …
Resolution: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission to review, evaluate and make recommendations to City Council, City Management and City Staff regarding policies concerning solid waste, recycling, organic management and Zero Waste; and Whereas, Implementation and/or adherence to City policies must be reflected in the process of planning for future disposal and diversion challenges within the City of Austin by supporting Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), who is responsible for implementing such Policies and Operations; and Whereas the operations performed by ARR are considered vital to the health and safety of the Citizens of Austin and must therefore adhere to the highest standards possible; and Whereas, to adhere to such high health and safety standards requires that ARR seek, employ, train, and retain top Employees; and Whereas, the City of Austin has grown dramatically in population, development and competitiveness over the past five years that identifying, employing, training and retaining top personnel has become extremely challenging within our City and CAPCOG Region; and Whereas, in 2021 the CAPCOG Region of Texas was awarded two of this Country’s most sought after corporate relocations in its history with the decision of Tesla, Inc. and Samsung Electronics to relocate their respective corporate headquarters to our region; and Whereas, with the national inflation rate currently exceeding 5% and that of the City of Austin approaching 6%, City of Austin employees are experiencing unparalleled ‘paycheck erosion’; and Whereas, over the previous 18 months ARR has experienced an unprecedented exodus of department employees to private sector employers or retirement; and Whereas, the City of Austin and Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) are finding employee retention extremely challenging due to ‘paycheck erosion’ and the aggressive private sector recruitment of ARR personnel with higher compensation, ‘Sign on Bonuses’ and less physically strenuous job descriptions; and PROPOSED FOR ZWAC Whereas, the City of Austin and Travis County housing and rental markets have become unaffordable for many City of Austin and Austin Resource Recovery employees due to exorbitant property valuations and rental cost increases; and Whereas, these property cost increases have dramatically exceeded current employee compensation which make property ownership and rental unobtainable to many City of Austin and ARR employees; Now Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Zero Waste Advisory Commission of the City of Austin; Respectfully asks City Management and City Council to formally consider a compensation adjustment for ARR staff …
