MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Nancy Estrada Planning Department February 22, 2024 C14-2023-0094 – 4405 Merle Drive Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the February 27, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to April 23, 2024, in order for the applicant to provide additional information.
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2023-0147 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: January 10, 2024 PC DATE: February 27, 2024 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Jordan Nelson/Center for Women and their Work (property owner) ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1311 E. Cesar Chavez St./94 Navasota St. HISTORIC NAME: Johnson & Johnson Grocery and Home WATERSHED: Town Lake ZONING CHANGE: CS-MU-CO-NP to CS-MU-H-CO-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) to general commercial services-mixed use-historic landmark- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The property is designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The building meets additional criteria for architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend the proposed zoning change from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) to general commercial services-mixed use- historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, East Cesar Chavez IBIZ District, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association, El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the main building as eligible for designation as a local landmark, individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. The survey recommends the secondary building as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind …
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2023-0145 HLC DATE: January 10, 2024 PC DATE: February 27, 2024 CC Date: ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET APPLICANT: O’Connell Architecture, LLC (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Yarrington-Moore House WATERSHED: East Bouldin Creek, Blunn Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 309 Park Lane ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NCCD-NP to SF-3-H-NCCD-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from single family-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) to single family-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend the proposed zoning change from single family- neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) to single family-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, South Central Coalition, South River City Citizens Assn., Zoning Committee of South River City Citizens BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The house is an excellent example of the Free Classic variant of Queen Anne architecture and is likely one-of-a-kind in Austin. The application describes its significance as follows: The Yarrington-Moore House is a ca. 1889 Queen Anne-style residence that sits back on a corner lot at Newning Avenue and Park Lane. Arthur H. Yarrington purchased the property from Charles Newning as part of the original Fairview Park subdivision, now part of Travis Heights. It stands among the earliest houses in Fairview Park. Only a few houses in the district employ the architectural features and design details traditionally associated with the Queen Anne style. The Yarrington-Moore House is a well-known marker of the neighborhood, standing out for its …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET (512) 476-4456 (512) 974-2140 SPC-2023-0406A PINS Mechanical CUP PC DATE: February 27, 2024 Heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov 9.333 acre site; 3,412 sq. ft. footprint Williamson Creek (Suburban) 4323 South Congress, Building B 3 East Congress Thrower Design, A. Ron Thrower P.O. Box 41957 Austin, TX 78704 SE Austin Global Land, LLC and St. Elmo Apartments, LP, LLC 4901 Keller Springs Road, Suite 101 Addison, Texas 75001 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin AREA: WATERSHED: WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance N/A T.I.A.: CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge use within an existing building. The proposed cocktail lounge area is 3,412 square feet total within an existing building. No construction is proposed with this land use site plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The proposed land use site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. PROJECT INFORMATION: 3,412 sq. ft. footprint EXISTING ZONING: LI-PDA-NP ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1.5:1 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 80% REQUIRED PARKING: 612 PROPOSED ACCESS: E. St Elmo Rd and Industrial Blvd *See the attached Site Plan sheet for the calculations of the entire lot. SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is zoned LI-PDA-NP (Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area- Neighborhood Plan). Zoning established by Ordinance No. 20141120-137 establishes Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use. The 9.33 acre site includes multifamily, restaurant, brewery and food sales land uses. The Applicant proposes developing 3,412 square feet of cocktail lounge along with 35,196 square feet of indoor sports and recreation and 9,480 square feet of outdoor sports of recreation in and adjacent to EXISTING F.A.R.: 1.25:1 EXISTING BLDG. COVER: 37.89% EXISTING IMPERVIOUS COVER: 64.17% PROVIDED PARKING: 655 PIN Mechanical CUP Building B. Indoor and outdoor sports and recreation are permitted uses per the approved zoning ordinance. There are no schools, churches, or hospitals within 300 feet of the subject site. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. SPC-2023-0406A 2 Environmental: The site is located in the Williamson Creek Watershed and subject to the Suburban Watershed regulations. There were no Environmental review comments. No construction is proposed with this Land Use application. Transportation: All parking spaces are located on-site. All Transportation comments have been cleared. Access to the site is available from …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET (512) 220-2248 (512) 974-2140 SPC-2023-0341A Yoga Peace East School Peaceful Playhouse, LLC PC DATE: February 27, 2024 15,423 square feet Tannehill Branch Creek (Urban) Heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov 3418 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard 1 SiteATX, LLC (Jennifer Hanlen) 4004 Banister Lane #307 Austin, TX 78704 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: MLK (East MLK Combined) APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin AREA: WATERSHED: WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a day care / child care land use for up to 34 children. No construction is proposed with this land use site plan. NOTE: This conditional use permit was filed with the City August 28, 2023. Day care / child care requirement sections of the Land Development Code (LDC) were modified and effective October 30, 2023. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The proposed land use site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. PROJECT INFORMATION: 15,423 square feet EXISTING ZONING: SF-3-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 40% MAX. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 45% REQUIRED PARKING: N/A PROPOSED ACCESS: Greenwood Avenue SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is zoned SF-3-NP (Single Family Residence) and is developed with a single family home. The applicant proposes changing the use of the house to day care / child care. This conditional use permit was filed prior to recently adopted changes to day care / child care land uses in single family zoned districts. Effective October 30, 2023, the proposed use would be permitted and not require a conditional use permit. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. EXISTING BLDG. COVER: 13% EXISTING IMPERVIOUS COVER: N/A PROVIDED PARKING: Minimum 4 spaces Environmental: The site is located in the Tannehill Branch Watershed and subject to Urban Watershed regulations. There were no Environmental review comments. No construction is proposed with this Land SPC-2023-0341A Yoga Peace East School Use application. Transportation: All parking spaces are located on-site. All Transportation comments have been cleared. Access to the site is existing from Greenwood Avenue; The property also has frontage on East Martin Luther King Boulevard. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use 2 SF-3-NP, Single family residential SF-3-NP, Single family residential SF-3-NP, Single family residential SF-3-NP, Single family residential North: East: South: West: Austin Lost and Found Pets …
CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: PLANNIGN COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE SP-2022-0536C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: February 27, 2024 Kramer Condos 1517 Kramer Lane Joseph M. and Tina Hood 1517 Kramer LLC 13930 Immanuel Rd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Attn: Esteban Gonzalez CIVILITUDE LLC 5110 Lancaster Court Austin, TX 78723 (512) 913-4760 (512) 761-6161 Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: North Austin Civic Association PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to remove two existing single family residences and construct 55 multi-family residential units on a 3.88 acre site in the GO-MU-CO-NP and SF-6-NP Zones. The proposed development includes a pool. DESCRIPTION OF COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE: (512) 974-3338 1) From 50 feet to 25 feet for Intensive Recreation (pool) along the easterly setback. [LDC § 25-2-1067] SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Compatibility Waiver. The site consists of two separate parcels to be joined by a Unified Development Agreement. The southerly parcel is relatively narrow and residential development on that portion of the site is somewhat restricted by the SF-6-NP Zoning. The applicant proposes to use that portion of the site for access, the development of 14 of the multifamily residential (condominium) units and an open space area with a po (approximately 33 feet by 12 feet). The pool is within 50 feet of the rear yard fences of two existing single family residences to the east. A fence is shown along the shared property line. The site plan complies with all other compatibility standards. PROJECT INFORMATION TOTAL SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING PROPOSED ZONING 169,170 sq. ft. GO-MU-CO-NP and SF-6-NP GO-MU-CO-NP and SF-6-NP 3.88 acres Proposed N/A N/A N/A Little Walnut Creek (Urban) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance None Kramer Land and Macmora Road Allowed/Required Existing 1:1 60% 80% Allowed/Required Existing NA 40% 55% 0 WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS GO-MU-CO-NP PARCEL FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE SF-6-NP PARCEL FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE TOTAL PROJECT PARKING COMPATIBILITY The subject site is bordered by a single-family residential land uses to the east and west. All hardscape and vertical improvements are located at least 25 feet from the east and west property lines. The proposed pool is located 25 feet from the easterly property line but is within the 50 foot setback for intensive recreational uses. The site complies with all other compatibility standard requirements. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES Site …
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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2023-041 Amendment: C20-2023-041 Amendments to the Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Background and summary of proposed code amendment: Initiated by the City Council under Resolution No. 20231109-027. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation for an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to modify the Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District to create a new subdistrict called the Research and Sciences Mixed Use Subdistrict and to establish a new set of uses, including but not limited to, life sciences, lab, and biomedical uses, and to establish development regulations and standards applicable to the district as described in Exhibit “A”: 1. Amend Land Use Standards. 2. Amend Roadway Types. 3. Amend Circulation, Connectivity, and Streetscape. 4. Amend Collector Street Plan. 5. Amend Site Development Standards. 6. Amend Building Design Standards. 7. Amend Development Bonus Standards. 8. Amend Definitions. The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan identified the North Burnet/Gateway and Domain areas as a Regional Center and Austin's "second downtown." The North Burnet/Gateway Vision Plan was adopted in 2006, followed with adoption of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan (the Plan) in 2009 that set development and design standards for the area. Multiple amendments to the Plan since 2013 have facilitated the redevelopment of the area's older industrial, office, and warehouse sites in favor of mixed-use development with increased housing density, variety of office spaces, and vibrant store fronts for small retail business. The recent construction of two new Red Line commuter rail stations, one at the Uptown ATX campus and the other at McKalla to serve the Q2 Stadium have generated significant development interest in the area. The Plan has been updated on several occasions per City Council and Planning Commission initiation of amendments to City Code Title 25 including: 1. Amendments to the Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) Gateway Subdistrict of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to increase FAR and building height when using a development bonus as executed in Ordinance No. 20221027-044. 2. Planning Commission initiation of amendments to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) subdistrict when using a development bonus. The Commission requested an increase in the maximum FAR and building height when using a development bonus. As a result, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 20230209-046. 3. Creation of a new subdistrict: Commercial …
Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Austin, Texas Exhibit "A" DATE ADOPTED: March 12, 2009 DATE EFFECTIVE: March 23, 2009 Ordinance No: 20231019-056 Revisions include: Ordinance No: 20120322-088 Ordinance No: 20130425-104 O 140828-159 : 201 rdinance No Ordinance No: 20180412-051 Ordinance No: 20180628-088 Ordinance No: 20190620-112 Ordinance No: 20190808-101 Ordinance No: 20201210-073 Ordinance No: 20210204-058 Ordinance No: 20210826-069 Ordinance No: 20211014-079 Ordinance No: 20220127-082 Ordinance No: 20220609-101 Ordinance No: 20221027-044 Ordinance No: 20230209-046 BASED ON THE NORTH BURNET/GATEWAY MASTER PLAN: Adopted November 1, 2007 1 of 65 REGULATING PLAN for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District CONTENTS BACKGROUND…………………………………………………………………………………...iv HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT…………… ......... ……………………………………………...v 1.3. 1.1. 1.2. ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS ........................................................................................... 1 General Intent ................................................................................................................ 1 Applicability .................................................................................................................. 1 1.2.1. General Applicability ............................................................................................. 1 1.2.2. Land Use and General Development Standards ............................................... 4 1.2.3. NBG Design Standards .......................................................................................... 4 1.2.4. Exemption from Subchapter E of the Land Development Code ..................... 6 1.2.5. Conflicting Provisions ............................................................................................... 6 1.2.6. Accessibility ............................................................................................................... 6 1.2.7. State and Federal Facilities ................................................................................... 7 Review Process .............................................................................................................. 7 1.3.1. Standards Applicable During Subdivision Plan Review ................................... 7 1.3.2. Standards Applicable During Site Plan Review ................................................. 7 1.3.3. Standards Applicable During Building Permit Review ...................................... 8 Alternative Equivalent Compliance ............................................................................... 8 1.4.1. Purpose and Scope ................................................................................................. 8 1.4.2. Applicability ............................................................................................................. 8 1.4.3. Procedure .................................................................................................................. 9 1.4.4. Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 11 1.4.5. Effect of Approval ................................................................................................. 11 Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Structures ................................................... 12 Text and graphics within this Document ...................................................................... 12 1.5. 1.6. 1.4. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. ARTICLE 2: LAND USE STANDARDS ........................................................................................ 13 Intent ............................................................................................................................ 13 Applicability ................................................................................................................ 13 North Burnet/Gateway Subdistricts .............................................................................. 14 2.3.1. Applicability ........................................................................................................... 14 2.3.2. NBG Subdistricts General .................................................................................... 14 2.3.3. Land Use Summary Table .................................................................................... 14 2.3.4. Subdistrict Typologies ........................................................................................... 16 2.3.5. Drive-Through Facilities ......................................................................................... 17 ARTICLE 3: CIRCULATION, CONNECTIVITY AND STREETSCAPE ............................................ 25 Intent ............................................................................................................................ 25 Applicability ................................................................................................................ 26 Sidewalk Standards ..................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1. General Applicability ........................................................................................... 26 3.3.2. Sidewalk Standards for All Roadway Types ................................................... 26 3.3.3. Alternative Requirements for Shallow Lots on NBG Core Transit Corridors 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. .................................................................................................................................. 29 3.3.4. Sidewalk Exemption for Edge Streets ............................................................... 31 3.4. On-Street Parking ......................................................................................................... 32 i City of Austin North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Regulating Plan 2 of 65 Contents 4.3. 3.5. 4.1. 4.2. 3.4.1. Applicability ........................................................................................................... 32 3.4.2. Purpose .................................................................................................................... 32 3.4.3. On-Street Parallel Parking .................................................................................. 32 3.4.4. Head-in and Angle Parking Restrictions ............................................................ 34 Connectivity and Circulation …
Figure 4-3 : Maximum Floor - to - Area- Ratio (FAR) with Development Bonus Updated 02/13/2024 LEGEND 2 :1 Maximum FAR 3 :1 Maximum FAR 10 :1 Maximum FAR 12 :1 Maximum FAR NBG Planning Area Boundary Parcel Boundary Rail roads DU V AL G R A F A R C Y M S C I R T E M W O L L O H E N O T S DONLEY DEN TON ENERGY R U N D B E R G T E N R U B KRAMER BRAKER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S L I E N LONGHORN INDUSTRIAL D I E R D E T I N U L I E N - C M S T O N E L A K E S L A T H I L E G R X A S E A L O F T T C A P I H W Y 1 8 3 / R E S E A R C H C A P - O M / 1 P O O L YORK TUDOR 1 of 66 Figure 4 - 4 : Maximum Height by Right (with no Development Bonus) Updated 02/13/2024 LEGEND Maximum Height 40 feet 60 feet 120 feet* See label on parcel for maximum height NBG Planning Area Boundary DUVAL Parcel Boundary Railroads *As regulated by Figure 4-1 RSMU for Life Science Uses G R A F A C Y R M S C I R T E M 25 ‘ W O L L O H E N O T S 35 ‘ DONLEY DENTON ENERGY R U N D B E R G T E N R U B BRAKER KRAMER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S L I E N LONGHORN INDUSTRIAL D I E R D E T I N U L I E N - C M 127’ 73’ 117’ C A P - O M / 1 P O O L 80 ‘ S T O N E L A K E L S L G R E A T H I 45 ‘ C A P I T A L O F T E X A S 90 ‘ 70 ‘ YORK H W 48 ‘ Y 1 8 3 / 70 ‘ 75 ‘ 55 ‘ TUDOR 75 ‘ R E …
Butler Trail Code Amendment Leslie Lilly Environmental Conservation Program Manager N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 1 of 11 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 2 Background • Construction of Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail began in 1971 • Code compliant at time of construction • 2017 WPO code amendment restrictions on 50 ft setback • Current use today averages ~ 5 million visits annually W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 of 11 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 3 Background Amendment initiated by City Council on May 18th, 2023 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 of 11 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 4 The Trail Conservancy • Urban Forestry and Natural Areas Management Guidelines • Safety and Mobility Study • Parkland Operations And Maintenance Agreement W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 of 11 Site Conditions 5 N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 5 of 11 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 6 Proposed Amendment • • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width (no administrative variance) 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with a baseline of 1:1 restoration, and up to 2:1 restoration where feasible, for impacts associated with reconstruction and capital improvements or alternative compliance as approved by the Director of Watershed. Current code only allows this with …
C20-2023-013 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-013 Butler Trail Code Amendment Description: Amendments to City Code Title 25-8-261(Critical Water Quality Zone Development) in response to City Council Resolution 20230518-044 to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance to amend Title 25 related to environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Summary of proposed code amendment In 2017, provisions were added to the Land Development Code section 25-8-261 (Critical Water Quality Zone Development) restricting development within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake including the construction of trails, including the existing Butler Trail, approximately 85% of which is currently located within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake. This restriction makes it more difficult to enhance, reconstruct and build the Butler Trail in its current alignment. In response to the Council Resolution 20230518-044, staff requests an amendment to existing code language to accommodate the current Butler Trail alignment and width while continuing to provide protection to the shoreline through mitigation and improvements to the health of the floodplain. Three amendments to 25-8-261 (CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT) are proposed: • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with restoration provided for impact associated with capital improvements and reconstruction of the trail. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance associated with the Butler Trail. • Background: On May 18th , 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230518-044 to initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. 1 1 …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 27, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson – Secretary (District 4) Awais Azhar – Vice-Chair (Mayor) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Grayson Cox (District 10) Adam Haynes (Mayor) Claire Hempel – Chair (District 8) Patrick Howard (District 1) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Alberta Phillips (Mayor) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Ex-Officio Members Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning 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 Attorney: Chrissy Mann 512-974-2179 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of January 23, 2024, and February 13, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: 4. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed Katherine Barnidge LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to April 9, 2024 NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound, Barton Creek Watershed Cheryl Ogle DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to April 23, 2024 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 600 Kemp …
Steering Committee Members: Christopher Hurst AIA, Chair Paula Hern, Meghan Yancy, Claudette Kazzoun, Rob Kish, Steve Amos, Germaine Curry, Margaret Sullivan, William Osborn, David Schofman, Shawn Shillington, Adam Sumrall, Erika Tatum February 26, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0124 - West Lynn @ 12th Street - District 9 - Item 12 Dear Chair Hempel and Planning Commissioners, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Steering Committee has unanimously voted to support the requested re-zoning at West Lynn & 12th Street (Case number: C14-2023-0124). The owner of the properties, Zydeco Development Corporation, met with the OWANA Zoning Committee three times over the last four months to discuss their proposal for the property and to solicit support from the neighborhood. Zydeco agreed to provide community benefits and mitigate construction concerns under a Restrictive Covenant with our neighborhood. The site was the location of Nau’s Pharmacy and Anthony’s Dry Cleaners, It is one of the iconic buildings of our neighborhood and the center of the commercial district located within OWANA. Zydeco agreed to retain the historic facades of this building and incorporate them into their project, as well as preserve the contributing structure that is currently home to Café Medici. This proposal was presented at the last General Membership meeting in December. OWANA appreciates both Zydeco’s willingness to work with the neighborhood and their enthusiasm and thoughtfulness to build something special at this prominent location in our historic neighborhood. Please join us in supporting this project by voting to approve the necessary re-zoning. Sincerely, Christopher Hurst, AIA OWANA Steering Committee Chair
From: Teresa de Figueiredo December To: Hadri, Subject: 2, 2023 9:03 AM Cynthia Citizen concern on rezoning request Sent: Saturday, <£v.nthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov > Hi Cynthia, Hope you are doing well! My name is Teresa the notice for the rezoning C14-2023-0114 to 203units and wanted to express & remove the height my concerns restriction. request of & I'm a resident at 1717 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704. I recently got on the rezoning request right next to me to go from 40 units One major concern in the number of units, issues being of on our streets. our community. is the potential impact the additional residents on traffic in our neighborhood. and their vehicles could lead to congestion increase and safety With a significant Toomey is already quite congested and I can only imagine this would hurt well Moreover, blockage of sunlight aesthetics of the heightened density to my apartment of the proposed building t raises developmen areas. and surrounding about the potential worries the This not only affects our neighborhood but may also impact the well-being of existing residents. considering the proximity impact. environmental posing of ecosystems, Lastly, potential balance Additionally area. immediate to Barton Increased Springs development to the biodiversity and the trail, a threat I am also concerned about the the delicate in this area could jeopardize around Barton Springs the direct could impact and the trail. in the ecosystem the lack of light with increased building height I would greatly appreciate more information about the the long-term environmental consequences and traffic management strategies associated with this rezoning proposal. While I assume that rezoning would create more income for the applicant, I worry the risks are too high to approve the request. I appreciate your attention to these matters and trust that you will consider the broader implications of this rezoning application. Thank you for your time and understanding!! Teresa <Cynthia.Hadr i@austintexas. gov> December 5, 2023 10:20 AM Cynthia From: Hadri, Sent: Tuesday, To: Teresa de Figueiredo Cc: Soutter, Subject: Ryan <Ryan.Soutter@austintexas.gov>; <Daniil.Kontsev oy@austintexas. gov> C14-2023-0114 - Re: Citizen concern on rezoning Daniil Kontsevoy, request Hi Ms. Teresa, Thank you for your concerns Commissioners. and comments, I will include them in the materials given to the Regarding reviewers any additional questions. your concerns and environmental for this case. They can help answer your questions for traffic impacts, below is the information for the for these items. Please reach out …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 8 CASE: C14-2023-0056 – W US Hwy 290 ADDRESS: 5151 West US 290 Highway Eastbound ZONING FROM: DR-NP; LO-CO-NP; GO-CO-NP; GR-CO-NP; and GR-MU-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP CH-PDA-NP, as amended SITE AREA: 24.83 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jimmy Nassour (Member) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The basis of Staff’s recommendation is provided on pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has amended the rezoning request from (LI-PDA-NP) to (CH-PDA-NP) in order for the proposed development to include a combination of commercial and multifamily uses. C14-2023-0056 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 24.83 acres and is developed with a large specialty retail business and surface parking. Approximately half the acreage is undeveloped. The property is located at the intersection of the West US 290 Highway eastbound service road and Staggerbrush Road and is situated near the southwest corner of West US 290 Highway and South Mopac Expressway. Directly to the east of the site across Staggerbrush Road is a big box development (GR-CO-NP). To the west of the site is a storage facility and medical center (GR-MU-NP). Multifamily is located both west and south of the site (MF-2- NP; MF-3-CO-NP). This site is located within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone. A critical water quality zone and drainage easement area are south of this property across Staggerbrush Road (P-NP). (Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The 1998 Replat of Block A, Lots 1 & 2, Storm 290 recorded plat allows for a maximum of 60% impervious cover under Ordinance No. 911010-D which states that the tracts must comply with the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance No. 860508-V. However, the applicant has been in communication with Watershed Protection staff and has agreed to reduce the impervious cover by 3.5 % to 56.5% which equates to approximately half an acre of impervious cover. The reduction of impervious cover will be included as part of the staff recommendation within the PDA. The applicant is requesting commercial highway services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) for a proposed mixed use development that will include both commercial and multifamily uses. The project will …
§ 25-8-261 CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT. In all watersheds, development is prohibited in a critical water quality zone except as provided in this Division. Development allowed in the critical water quality zone under this Division shall be revegetated and restored within the limits of construction as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual. (A) A fence that does not obstruct flood flows is permitted in a critical water quality zone. (B) Open space is permitted in a critical water quality zone if a program of fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use is approved by the Watershed Protection Department, subject to the conditions in this Subsection. (1) In a water supply rural watershed, water supply suburban, or the Barton Springs Zone, open space is limited to sustainable urban agriculture or a community garden if the requirements in Subsection (B)(4) are met, multi-use trails, picnic facilities, and outdoor facilities, excluding stables, corrals for animals and athletic fields. (2) A park with a council-adopted plan may include recreational development other than that described in Subsection (B)(1). (3) A hard surfaced trail may cross the critical water quality zone pursuant to Section 25-8-262 (Critical Water Quality Zone Mobility Crossings). A hard surfaced trail that does not cross the critical water quality zone may be located within the critical water quality zone only if: (a) designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual; (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (a) (b) (c) located outside the erosion hazard zone unless protective works are provided as prescribed in the Drainage Criteria Manual; limited to 12 feet in width plus one-foot compacted sub-grade shoulders, unless a wider trail is designated in a Council-adopted plan; located not less than 25 feet from the centerline of a waterway if within an urban watershed; located not less than 50 feet from the centerline of a minor waterway, 100 feet from the centerline of an intermediate waterway, and 150 feet from the centerline of a major waterway if within a watershed other than an urban watershed; located not less than 50 feet from the shoreline of Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long, as defined in Section 25-8-92; and located not less than 100 feet from the ordinary high water mark of the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam. (4) Open space may include sustainable urban agriculture or a community garden only if: in an urban watershed and …
Butler Trail Code Amendment Leslie Lilly Environmental Conservation Program Manager N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 2 Background • Construction of Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail began in 1971 • Code compliant at time of construction • 2017 WPO code amendment restrictions on 50 ft setback • Current use today averages ~ 5 million visits annually W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 3 Background Amendment initiated by City Council on May 18th, 2023 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 4 The Trail Conservancy • Urban Forestry and Natural Areas Management Guidelines • Safety and Mobility Study • Parkland Operations And Maintenance Agreement W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Site Conditions 5 N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 6 Proposed Amendment • • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width (no administrative variance) 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with a baseline of 1:1 restoration, and up to 2:1 restoration where feasible, for impacts associated with reconstruction and capital improvements or alternative compliance as approved by the Director of Watershed. Current code only allows this with an administrative variance. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance …
C20-2023-013 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-013 Butler Trail Code Amendment Description: Amendments to City Code Title 25-8-261(Critical Water Quality Zone Development) in response to City Council Resolution 20230518-044 to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance to amend Title 25 related to environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Summary of proposed code amendment In 2017, provisions were added to the Land Development Code section 25-8-261 (Critical Water Quality Zone Development) restricting development within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake including the construction of trails, including the existing Butler Trail, approximately 85% of which is currently located within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake. This restriction makes it more difficult to enhance, reconstruct and build the Butler Trail in its current alignment. In response to the Council Resolution 20230518-044, staff requests an amendment to existing code language to accommodate the current Butler Trail alignment and width while continuing to provide protection to the shoreline through mitigation and improvements to the health of the floodplain. Three amendments to 25-8-261 (CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT) are proposed: • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with restoration provided for impact associated with capital improvements and reconstruction of the trail. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance associated with the Butler Trail. • Background: On May 18th , 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230518-044 to initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. 1 Board …
C20-2024-001 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements Description: City Code Sections 25-9-411 and 25-9-413 specify that certain new commercial, multifamily and mixed-use development projects are required to install onsite water reuse systems or connect to the City’s reclaimed water distribution network to supply a project’s irrigation systems, cooling systems, toilets/urinals, and other significant non-potable water demands with recycled water. These mandates apply to applicable site plans filed after April 1, 2024. Background: In November of 2018 Austin City Council adopted the Water Forward Plan. Water Forward is an adaptive management plan that evaluates and plans for water supply and demand management strategies for the City of Austin in a regional water supply context. The goal of the plan is to ensure the City of Austin will have a diversified, sustainable and resilient water future for the next 100 years. Adopted strategies from the 2018 Water Forward Plan include development of ordinances and incentives for new commercial and multifamily development projects to use alternative water sources such as rainwater, stormwater, graywater, air conditioning condensate, and wastewater that can be treated and reused to meet non-potable (non-drinking) water demands. In May of 2019, Austin City Council directed Austin Water to develop requirements for alternative water use within new large commercial and multifamily development projects (projects with 250,000 square feet or more of gross floor area) as part of the Land Development Code Revision process. Several public stakeholder workshops were held throughout 2019 to develop a framework for the new alternative water use regulations. Based on stakeholder input, Austin Water recommended a phased regulatory approach whereby new design and permitting criteria would be adopted into City Code for alternative water use in 2020, and new large commercial and multifamily development projects would be encouraged via incentives to voluntarily adopt alternative water use. After three years, in 2023, alternative water use would become mandatory for new large commercial, mixed use and multifamily development projects. In December 2020, Austin City Council adopted City Code Chapter 15-13 (Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems) to establish new regulations for alternative water use in commercial and multifamily buildings, and in April 2021, City Council initiated a pilot incentive program for onsite water reuse systems that would rebate up to $500,000 per project. In September of 2021, Austin City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code to specify that …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-9 RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WATER FORWARD PLAN, INCLUDING MEASURING DISTANCES FOR THE RECLAIMED WATER CONNECTION REQUIREMENT, CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS, MODIFYING VARIANCES, AND ADDING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXEMPTIONS FOR RECLAIMED WATER CONNECTIONS AND ONSITE WATER REUSE REQUIREMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 25-9-413 (Onsite Water Reuse System Requirement) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-414; Section 25-9-412 (Development Project Requirements) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-413; Section 25-9-411 (Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-412; and Section 25-9-410 (Definitions) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-411. PART 2. City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) is amended to add a new Section 25-9-410 to read: § 25-9-410 Applicability. This article applies to a site that includes multi-family and non-residential buildings and that receives retail water service from Austin Water or a successor department. PART 3. City Code Section 25-9-411 (Definitions) is amended to add new definitions of Commercial Building, Mixed Use Building, and Multi-Family Building to read as follows and to renumber the existing definitions accordingly: (1) COMMERCIAL BUILDING means a building that is developed for industry, commerce, trade, recreation, business, or municipal, institutional, or civic use. (4) MIXED USE BUILDING means a building developed for any combination of commercial and multi-family building uses. (5) MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING means a building that contains five or more residential housing units. PART 4. City Code Section 25-9-412 (Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements) is amended to read: 9/29/2023 11:30 AM Page 1 of 4 COA Law Department 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 § 25-9-412 Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements. (A) A small development project with a property boundary located within 250 feet in horizontal distance of a reclaimed water line, measured based on the closest practicable access route, shall connect to a reclaimed water line and use reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling, toilet flushing, and other significant non-potable water uses identified in the water balance calculator. (B) A …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: October 25, 2023 SUBJECT: Water Forward Land Development Code Amendments This memo presents a report and possible actions for consideration relating to Water Forward Land Development Code amendments. In 2018, Council adopted Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, Water Forward, which includes the development of new water supplies and an emphasis on water conservation and reuse. Requiring onsite water reuse and expanding the use of reclaimed water within new development projects are two strategies that build our resilience against drought and climate change by diversifying our water supply. These strategies will enable new developments to save an estimated 16 million gallons of potable water per day by 2040. Prior Council Action Council adopted Ordinance No. 20210930-117 to establish new requirements in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including Water Benchmarking, expanding the Reclaimed Water Connection Requirement, and requiring Onsite Water Resource System (OWRS) for large developments. These requirements were effective on December 1, 2021, with the exception of the following two components: • New large development projects with a multifamily component that are more than 250 feet but less than 500 feet from a reclaimed water line were granted a variance from the requirement to connect to reclaimed water until December 1, 2023. • The 2021 Land Development Code Amendments do not define what qualifies as an OWRS, and additional Land Development Code Amendments are needed to codify the requirements for OWRS. Council deferred the OWRS implementation date to December 1, 2023, to give staff time to develop the final set of regulatory requirements, evaluate potential impacts on housing affordability, and develop recommendations for offsetting affordability impacts. Austin Water Analysis Austin Water evaluated several potential reuse system strategies. The least costly strategies for the majority of multifamily housing units collect and treat rainwater and air conditioning condensate for irrigation, cooling, and toilet flushing. The report also identifies water utility cost offsets, co-benefits with other City sustainability initiatives, and qualified affordable housing projects that could be exempted from the requirements. The Affordability Impact Statement, conducted by the Housing Department, indicates that the identified reclaimed water connection requirements and onsite water reuse requirements will increase the cost of certain large multifamily housing projects. However, these costs could be offset …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: February 26, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin Water’s GoPurple Program We want to share with all of you an overview of Austin Water’s upcoming Recommendations for Council Action that (1) expand requirements for new developments to connect to the centralized reclaimed water system and implement onsite water reuse systems and (2) launch the GoPurple Program, which includes offerings to advance the City’s reuse strategies while programmatically addressing affordability. When wastewater leaves a home or business, it enters the wastewater collection system and is treated at one of Austin's regional wastewater treatment facilities. After treatment, it can be recycled and reused. The pipelines that carry this reclaimed water back to the community are made of purple material. This industry-standard color makes the reclaimed water system easily recognized so it's never mistaken for drinking water, and AW’s new GoPurple program takes its name from this color scheme. The GoPurple Program includes cost-sharing, grants and incentives, and other measures, funded through the implementation of a new reuse-dedicated Community Benefit Charge (CBC) and a new voluntary rate. The CBC fee of $0.15 per thousand gallons is estimated to generate approximately $10 million per year, while increasing an average residential customer's bill by $1.47 per month. Customers enrolled in the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) do not pay the CBC, so this proposed fee will not impact their water and wastewater bills. Additionally, qualified affordable housing projects are proposed to be exempted from the expanded requirements. COUNCIL ACTIONS TO LAUNCH GOPURPLE On March 7, 2024, Austin Water (AW) is requesting consideration of the following items supporting the GoPurple Program: • • Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 25-9 to expand requirements for new developments to connect to Austin Water’s reuse system and implement OWRS; this action includes an exemption for affordable housing. Amend City Code Chapter 15-13 to establish development project requirements to specify the required OWRS sources and required non-drinking water uses; this action includes an exemption for affordable housing. Page 1 of 5 • • Authorize use of $5.6 million this fiscal year to continue and expand Austin Water’s pilot program to issue incentives, up to $500,000 for each project, to support affordability of installing alternative OWRS …
PLANNING COMMISSION February 27, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on February 27, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson- Secretary Awais Azhar -Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Claire Hempel - Chair Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Candice Hunter - Ex-Officio Absent Felicity Maxwell Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Jesús Garza– Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of January 23, 2024 and February 13, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes of January 23, 2024 and postpone the minutes of February 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to April 9, 2024 Postponement Request: Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to April 9, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. 3. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound, Barton Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Cheryl Ogle Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to April 23, 2024 Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to April 23, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0005.02 …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday February 27 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), Mark Mapes(Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- DISCUSSION compensating heads 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from January 23 2024 2 2024 Uniform Plumbing amendment-614.1.9- in relation to irrigation pressure 3. 2024 Uniform Plumbing amendment-614.1.10- in relation to irrigation system pressure over 80 psi and Pressure Reducing Valve 4. 2024 Uniform Plumbing amendment- 614.1.1-in relation to limitations on irrigation system installation 5. 2024 Uniform Plumbing amendment- 1503.10.2-in relation to laundry to landscape mandatory installation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 6. Approve a recommendation for Parking Garage Exhaust to identify garage exhaust as a class 2 environment exhaust. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240227-6 Seconded By: Joe Cooper Date: February 27, 2024 Subject: Parking Garage Exhaust Ventilation Motioned By: Bill Harris Recommendation Board has made a recommendation to identify parking garage exhaust as class 2 environmental exhaust in keeping align with ASHRAE and other recognized standards. Description of Recommendation to Council Environmental Class 1 and Class 2 air duct exhaust shall terminate no less than 3 ft from a property line, 10 ft above a public way, 3 ft from openings into the building and the minimum separation distance from ventilation system outdoor air intakes determined in accordance with Section 402.4.1 Rationale: For the purpose of maintaining consistency with the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code and ASHRAE Standards. Vote 7-0 For: Robert Thornton, Joe Bowie Bobbi Jo Foster, William Harris, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Cox, and Ramon Perez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Kyle Smith, Blaine Butler, Mark Mapes and Alex Ramires Attest: 1 of 1
BOARD MEETING February 27, 2024 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on February 27, 2024. The meeting took place at the Permitting Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Chairman Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 9:39 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Robert Thornton, Bill Harris, Joe Cooper, Stephen Cox, Joe Bowie, Bobbi Jo Foster and Ramon Perez Absent members: Alex Ramires, Mark Mapes, Blaine Butler and Kyle Smith Staff Members in Attendance: Marty Starrett (DSD), Charlie Ablanedo (DSD) Robert Stefani (AWU), Kevin Kluge (AWU) and Eric Reynolds (AWU) GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- John Mata from the International Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Association (IAPMO) was on hand to listen in. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.The minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting was approved as written. Board member Cooper made a motion to approve the minutes, Vice Chair Bowie second the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Board member Foster, Butler, Ramirez, Mapes and Harris were absent. Board member Foster arrived after the minutes were conducted. DISCUSSION ITMES Prior to going into discussion with the board, Austin Water’s Kevin Kluge provided a brief presentation on Austin Water's landscape transformation and the 2024 Uniform plumbing amendments. In that presentation, Kevin pointed out that 42% of Austin water supply remains and very could hit 30% by fall. Potential dryer and hotter weather patterns tend to be trending this summer with La Nina taking control, which then could put Central Texas stricter stages of water conservation which will lead to reduced water needs for plants and turf. In his discussion on item 2, 2024 UPC amendment 614.1.9- irrigation pressure on compensation heads and item 3, UPC amendment 614.1.10-irrigation system pressure over 80 psi and Pressure Reducing valve, Kevin, noted that required pressure regulating heads on all new irrigation systems unless the pressure is less than 40 psi. Over pressurization on irrigation systems can lead to water waste through misting and overspray. Also noted, was to require a pressure regulating valve on mainline, if pressure is greater than 80 psi at the backflow device. The impact on affordable housing was determined by the Austin Housing department, the cost was a neutral impact and was determined to be around $550.00. This will be implemented by the irrigators putting in the system but will be monitored by Austin irrigation inspection. On discussion on item 4 of the …
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 27, 2024 REGULAR MEETING of the HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 27th, 2024 at 6:00pm CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS RM #1101 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (February 26th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm-noon on Monday, February 26th, 2024. Please telephone email voicemail alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). call & 974-8045 leave (512) or at a BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner District Commissioner Daniela Silva Amanda Afifi (Chair) Vanessa Maldonado Sharon Vigil Jesus Perales Leonor Vargas Ivanna Neri (Vice-Chair) 10 Dulce Castañeda Kevin M Jackson Jr. Mayor Eliza May Lyssette Galvan 7 8 9 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 27, 2024 MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on JANUARY 23RD, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. WORKING GROUPS UPDATES 4. Conduct a public input session to collect feedback on the Commission’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendations. Discussion on community input and feedback for Commission’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendations. Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup – updates from the last workgroup meeting on issues related to the FY25 and policy matters pertaining to their assignment (Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup Members: Commissioners Amanda Afifi, Sharon Vigil, Jesus Perales, Dulce Castañeda, and Leonor Vargas). Language Access Workgroup – Updates on the newly formed workgroup on issues pertaining to their assignment (Language Access Workgroup Members: Amanda Afifi, Dulce Castaneda, Vanessa Maldonado, Daniela Silva, and Hector …
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2024 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The HISPANIC LATINO QUAITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. CST, in CITY OF AUSTIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 – CITY HALL (301 W. 2ND STREET; AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701). Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Leonor Vargas Lysette Galvan Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jesus Perales Kevin Jackson Daniela Silva Dulce Castaneda Commissioners Absent: Sharon Vigil Eliza May Vanessa Maldonado Ivanna Neri (Co-Chair) Staff in Attendance: Equity Office, Community Services Program Coordinator – Alejandra Mireles Equity Office, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager – Amanda Jasso 1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Liany Serrano Oviedo (The University of Texas student, LatinX Community Affairs) shares about the student organization and the impacts of Senate Bill 17 on the LatinX students at The University of Texas, at Austin. The organization provides LatinX focused leadership development, professional networking, community support (including mental health), and a graduation ceremony for the approximately 13,000 LatinX students who attend The University of Texas. The LatinX Community Affairs organization was a part of the Multicultural Engagement Center, previous Minority Information Center that was active at The University of Texas for 36 years, providing a home away from home from many student organizations and was a huge resource center for the students. Luis Santos (The University of Texas student, LatinX Community Affairs) shares that Senate Bill 17 is preventing university funds from being used to support student organizations and initiatives that directly impact student achievements. For example, no funding is allowed for the LatinX Leadership Summit, Adelante Conference, Institute LLI, and more. Funding has also been removed from supporting the only LatinX graduation ceremony through overcompliance. Luis shares that the impact of the university policies in compliance has effectively taken away all social and professional resources from the LatinX students and requests the Commission to share financial resources so that local initiatives can support The University of Texas LatinX students. Kelly Solis (The University of Texas student, …
2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s special-called meeting on January 29, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of a recommendation to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Boad 1 of 2 3. 4. 5. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process underway (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened in a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Jacqueline Watson and Amit Motwani were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the amended minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on December 18, 2023. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the January 22, 2023, minutes were approved with the following amendment, on a 6-0-0 vote. The amendment was to correct the spelling of Vice Chair Pierce’s first name. 1 2. 3. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process focused on the evaluation criteria and program requirements related to Phase Two of the Request for Proposals (Anne Gatling Haynes, Theresa Alvarez, and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes gave the update. Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation to add the Project fee schedule as an exhibit in relation to the development of Blocks 16 & 18 (Anne Gatling Haynes Theresa Alvarez, and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes gave the update. Commissioner Motwani requested that the minutes include confirmation from staff from the Housing Department that AEDC’s fees are reasonable and in-line with the market. Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director of the Housing Department, confirmed. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the amended Memorandum of Understanding with Austin Economic Development Corporation was approved with the fee structures discussed on a 6-0-0 vote. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting for Executive Session at 6:11 p.m. 4. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to …
MEMORANDUM TO: Boards and Commissions FROM: Kerri Lang, FSD - Budget Officer DATE: January 29, 2024 SUBJECT: FY 2024-25 Budget Process and Calendar ______ The City remains committed to an inclusive annual budget process. Resident and stakeholder feedback, including the various boards and commissions recommendations, guide City leadership during budget deliberations. The FY 2023-24 budget contained investments that aligned to boards and commissions recommendations, budget priority survey results and community conversations. These enhancements included funding to improve maintenance and security at parks, expand the Enhanced Library Card program, continue emergency shelter operations, bolster the capacity of the Downtown Austin Community Court, and renovate Zilker Park restrooms to be more inclusive with an adult-sized changing table. The Financial Services Department’s Budget and Performance Division will continue to coordinate with City departments to review recommendations passed by boards and commissions. To ensure the recommendations are voted and approved by the full commission, please post the approved recommendation to the respective board and commission website, under meeting documents. The deadline for submitting recommendations is March 31, 2024, allowing staff the necessary time to review the recommendations. For your information, the proposed calendar for the FY 2024-25 budget is shown below: • March 31 • May 3 • July 12 • July 24 • August 1 • August 14 Board and Commission recommendations due to the Budget and Performance Division Department budgets due to the Budget and Performance Division Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget to City Council Community Input Sessions at 10am Community Input Session at 3pm Budget Adoption Additional information can be found at www.austintexas.gov/budget. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at BudgetQA@austintexas.gov. cc: Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/0E6sDvjENu or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Julie Hayes (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meetings of January 22, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding letters of support for the Parks and Recreation Department Nature Programs Team. Presenter(s): Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve an ordinance to amend Title 25 related to the environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use of an existing Park and Recreation easement adjacent to the Wildhorse Ranch PUD #10. Total Mitigation is $6,282. Presenter(s): Bryan Golden, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Transportation and Public Works Department. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council related to an application received by the City to rename the Barton Springs Bathhouse to the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool. Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Parks and …
Butler Trail Code Amendment Leslie Lilly Environmental Conservation Program Manager N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 2 Background • Construction of Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail began in 1971 • Code compliant at time of construction • 2017 WPO code amendment restrictions on 50 ft setback • Current use today averages ~ 5 million visits annually W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 3 Background Amendment initiated by City Council on May 18th, 2023 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 4 The Trail Conservancy • Urban Forestry and Natural Areas Management Guidelines • Safety and Mobility Study • Parkland Operations And Maintenance Agreement W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Site Conditions 5 N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 6 Proposed Amendment • • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width (no administrative variance) 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with a baseline of 1:1 restoration, and up to 2:1 restoration where feasible, for impacts associated with reconstruction and capital improvements or alternative compliance as approved by the Director of Watershed. Current code only allows this with an administrative variance. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance …
