DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Brita Wallace Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Luckens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 05/13/2024 were approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ladner, Lee, McKinney, Wittstruck were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Design Commission Annual Internal Review The motion to approve the Design Commission Annual Internal Review was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0 vote. 1 3. 4. 5. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission in accordance City Code § 2- 1-140. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 31, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on May 22, 2024. Update was given by Chair Salinas. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 08/26/2024 meeting on Commissioner Wallace’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Salinas and Commissioners Carroll and Luckens were absent. 2
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To join by Zoom: https://bit.ly/4c6bdrb Meeting ID: 881 9277 6670 Passcode: 197162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update Employee of the Quarter CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on May 16, 2024 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02848: Approval of an Award of Contract for Comprehensive Youth Development Club in the amount of $210,000.00 3. Presentation and Discussion of the Proposed Revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and PHA Annual Plan 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02850 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving resolution of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. providing for the issuance of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Village at Collinwood Apartments) Series 2024A and Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Village at Collinwood Apartments) Series 2024B; approving the form and substance of and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and instruments necessary to carry out the financing of such multifamily rental residential development; and containing other provisions relating to the subject 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02851 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving resolution of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. providing for the issuance of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Eagle’s Landing Family Apartments) Series 2024A and Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Eagle’s Landing Family Apartments) Series 2024B; approving the form and substance of and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and instruments necessary to carry out …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 06/07/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 74 105 7 7 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification 18 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 06/07/2024 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Installation Lincoln Oaks 263.3 766,330 $257,806 11700 Metric Blvd 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617 Measures Planned Phase 1 (Complete): Water Saving Devices, Phase 2 (In Progress): LED Lighting, Plenum Remediation & Seal, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats Total # of Units 296 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 292 Installation 1303113 53.5 256,991 $124,640 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 304 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Installation 1301185 Elan East 59.0 327,616 $121,687 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Water Saving Devices, ECAD Multifamily Installation 1300529 34.1 143,396 $100,399 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation Multifamily Installation 1301881 71.8 336,393 $205,412 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 356 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GR DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2024-0014 (15328 FM 1825 Road) ADDRESS: 15328 FM 1825 Road ZONING FROM: I-SF-2 SITE AREA: 0.3242 acres PROPERTY OWNER: De Souza Investments LLC (Aline De Souza) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0014 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site under consideration is currently developed with an automotive repair use that takes access to FM 1825 Road. The property received an interim (I-SF-2) land use designation upon annexation. The surrounding areas to the north, south and west are zoned GR-CO. There is an automotive washing use (Mister Car Wash) to the north and a surface parking area to the south. To the west there is a retail center, with restaurant uses, retail sales (Ashley Furniture) and an indoor entertainment (Cinemark Tinseltown Movie Theater). Across FM 1825 Road to the east, there is a retail use (Bloomin Across Texas Florist) in the county. In this request, the applicant is seeking a permanent commercial zoning designation for the property. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning for the site under consideration. The property meets the intent of the district as it fronts onto a major arterial roadway, FM 1825 Road. GR zoning will permit uses that will provide services for the residential neighborhood to the east and surrounding community needs. The proposed zoning is compatible with adjacent zoning patterns as there is GR-CO zoning to the north, south and west of the site. GR zoning will bring the existing Automotive Repair use into conformance with use regulations in the Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. 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. The property meets the intent of the GR district as it fronts onto an arterial roadway, FM 1825 Road, and will provide services for the surrounding area. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed zoning is compatible with surrounding zoning and uses as there is GR-CO zoning to the north, south and west and retail uses to the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GO-MU DISTRICT: 10 CASE: C14-2024-0068 (We Are Blood) ADDRESS: 4303 Marathon Boulevard ZONING FROM: SF-3 SITE AREA: 0.1492 acres PROPERTY OWNER: We Are Blood (Arlin Hall, CFO) APPLICANT/AGENT: Winstead PC (Micah King) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GO-MU, General Office-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0068 ISSUES: 2 This lot is located just to the west/outside an ETOD station area (Triangle). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is developed with a vacant single family residence zoned SF-3. There are single-family residences to the south and west that are also zoned SF-3. The lot to the north is zoned LO and is developed with an office structure. To the east, there is a telecommunication tower, a medical office use and a pet services use zoned CS-V that front onto N. Lamar Boulevard. The applicant is requesting to rezone this site under consideration to GO-MU to utilize this vacant property as parking for the blood donation center to the east. The staff recommends GO-V zoning as the property meets the intent of the General Office base district. This site will provide accessory parking for the adjacent civic use that will serve community and city-wide needs. The proposed ‘MU’ Combining District will allow for the residential component to remain or be redeveloped at this location in the future. There are public transit options in the area as the property is 0.13 miles from a Capital Metro bus route (#803) and bus stop (#4528) on N Lamar Boulevard. This lot is 0.04 miles from Lamar Boulevard Activity Corridor and 0.13 miles from Burnet Road Activity Corridor, as designated by the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Office district is intended for offices and selected commercial uses predominately serving community and city-wide needs. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base districts, in order to permit any combination of office, retail, commercial, and residential uses within a single development. 2. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The proposed GO-MU zoning is compatible and consistent with the adjacent office (LO) and commercial (CS-V) zoning to the north and east. The …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: P DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2023-0140 Northeast Service Center ADDRESS: 8301 and 8001 ½ Johnny Morris Rd. ZONING FROM: I-RR SITE AREA: approx. 132.154 acres PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin AGENT: City of Austin Financial Services (Christopher Mills) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting P (Public Use). See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 18, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 132.154 acres, undeveloped, and located on Johnny Morris Rd. The property is currently designated interim-rural-residence (I-RR) and has a city-initiated Resolution No. 20231102-005 to zone the property Public (P) which will allow for the construction of the Northeast Service Center (NESC). The property has a warehouse beverage distribution and manufacturing (ETJ) to the north, single family residential (ETJ, SF-2, and SF-4A) to the south and east, and Southern Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting to zone the property Public (P) to construct the NESC, which is designed to improve the operations of Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) and the Fleet Mobility Services Department (FMSD). Staff is recommending the public use (P) district zoning as it is intended for land owned or leased by federal, state, county, or city government. C14-2023-0140 Page 2 The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The proposed public (P) district is intended for land owned or leased by federal, state, county, or city government. 2. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. Staff is recommending (P) zoning for the subject property as the proposed development will help facilitate the construction of the Northeast Service Center. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site I-RR North ETJ South ETJ; PUD; SF-2 East West ETJ; SF-4A P LAND USES Undeveloped Warehouse Beverage Distribution and Manufacturing Single Family Residential; Undeveloped; Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Outdoor Sports and Recreation NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: Decker Creek and Walnut Creek (Suburban) CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: No SCHOOLS: Austin Independent School District Jordan Elementary School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90 CASE: C14-2024-0076 – Allandale Car Wash Redevelopment DB90 Rezoning ADDRESS: 7320 Burnet Road ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO SITE AREA: 1.4396 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Seamless GCW, GP, Ltd. (Joe Warnock) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses: Adult-oriented businesses, Alternative Financial Services, Bail Bond Services, Construction Sales & Services, Custom Manufacturing, Kennels, Limited Warehouse and Distribution, Maintenance and Service Facilities, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop, Service Station (gas), Theater, Vehicle Storage ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 18, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Case number C14-2024-0076 Page 2 Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditions establishing prohibited uses in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14- 2023-0077 are continued to be recommended in this new rezoning, as requested by the applicant. The Conditional Overlay cannot be modified to include a height restriction, as requested by the applicant. Zoning and Platting Commission Previous Action October 17, 2023: TO GRANT CS-MU-V-CO, WITH ADDITIONAL PROHIBITED USE BY STAFF, ON CONSENT [B. GREENBERG; A. FLORES – 2ND] (10-0) C. ACOSTA – ABSENT October 3, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 17, 2023 [A. FLORES; D. FOUTS – 2ND] (10-0) C. ACOSTA – ABSENT September 19, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO OCTOBER 3, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2ND] (8-0) S. BOONE, C. THOMPSON - ABSENT September 5, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 [L. STERN; D. FOUTS – 2ND] (8-0). A. FLORES, H. SMITH, R. JOHNSON – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS. City Council Previous …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION APPEAL ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION DATE: June 18, 2024 AREA: 5.408 acres CASE: SP-2023-0294C PROJECT NAME: 3 Men Movers APPLICANT: 3 Men Movers AGENT: Hollis Scheffler, Westwood Professional Services ADDRESS OF SITE: 9989 E US 290 Hwy Sv Rd EB DISTRICT: 1 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek Suburban Watershed JURISDICTION: Full purpose EXISTING ZONING: CS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct a building for limited warehousing and distribution. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on slopes greater than 15%; 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow building and parking construction on slopes over 15%; 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 12 feet; and 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the variances, having found that the findings of fact have been met. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Ryan Soutter PHONE: 974-1665 Ryan.Soutter@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov PHONE: 974-2788 ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA May 15, 2024 3 MEN MOVERS SP-2023-0294C COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: HOLLIS SCHEFFLER – WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LOCATION: 9989 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB, Austin, TX 78744 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Ryan Soutter, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1665, ryan.soutter@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on slopes greater than 15%; 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow building and parking construction on slopes over 15%; 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 12 feet; and 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet. Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. • Terrace and vegetate steep slopes. • Provide enlarged parking lot islands (3) that are approximately 17 feet wide for improved tree growth. • Provide enhanced tree mitigation (5 additional trees). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 3 Men Movers Ordinance Standard: 25-8-301 Construction of a Roadway of Driveway Variance Request: Driveway construction on slopes greater than 15% A. Land Use Commission variance …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kevin Koch JuanRaymon Rubio Harmony Grogan SPECIAL-CALLED AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 611 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District New construction. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Sam Fahnestock, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727. ,£, First Floor City of Austin Permitting and Development Center () OD Coffee Shop South Elevator;; ' . Event Center Trahng Courtyard Employee Entrance lNo,-k:,t;;.tio,os 110-8.01 · 1108.16 Dr.;wing not toswle, repr...sentatioo purposes only. Elevators Employee Break Room Restrnoms Parking Garage l 6.25.20
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kevin Koch JuanRaymon Rubio Harmony Grogan SPECIAL-CALLED AGENDA ADDENDUM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 1205 W 10th Street – West Line National Register Historic District Replace windows/doors, replace stone veneer, repaint. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Sam Fahnestock, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727. ,£, First Floor City of Austin Permitting and Development Center () OD Coffee Shop South Elevator;; ' . Event Center Trahng Courtyard Employee Entrance lNo,-k:,t;;.tio,os 110-8.01 · 1108.16 Dr.;wing not toswle, repr...sentatioo purposes only. Elevators Employee Break Room Restrnoms Parking Garage l 6.25.20
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION June 18, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Dino Sasaridis Chelsey Scaffidi Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Alison Silverstein Vacant Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. 3. Recommend approving amendments to the Resource Management Commission bylaws to include advising on all matters related to natural gas companies that serve customers within the City of Austin, including franchise agreements, rates, and conservation programs. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . 4. Staff briefing regarding the Single Family Residential Landscape Transformation Activities by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services and Christopher Charles, Water Conservation Coordinator. 5. Discussion regarding a review of Austin Energy solar & battery deployment policies, with improvements identified. Part 2: …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Shay Ralls Roalson, Director, Austin Water Date: March 30, 2024 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). The previous ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and on August 11, 2021 ordinance (No. 20210811-001) amended the DWPZ financial policy. AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, and the Environmental Board. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water's five-year capital spending plan. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Subprojects Summary CIP Subprojects Supplemental Information and Map 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. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY25-29 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY25-29 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards and Commissions. …
Proposed Resource Management Commission Bylaw Changes BYLAWS OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the commission is to: (A) Maintain an overview of all programs, studies and proposals concerning the efficient use of energy, alternate energy technologies, renewable energy resources, including solar and wind, and the conservation of energy, excluding the use of conventional coal, nuclear, natural gas, or petroleum technologies. (B) Serve as a liaison with other city commissions and commissions, including the Electric Utility Commission. (C) Receive public input on alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and on energy conservation. (D) Review and analyze: (1) energy conservation technologies and renewable energy sources as to their short-term and long-term feasibility in the city; (2) energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in other cities and states; (3) water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other cities and states; and (4) the City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (5) issues concerning natural gas utilities in Austin, including fair and equitable rates and bills, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, environmental issues related to utility system operation, assistance to low-income customers, progress on the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan, and franchise negotiations. (E) Advise the city council: (1) in the developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. (2) as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; (3) on energy conservation, on alternate energy technologies, and on renewable energy sources and report to city council on the status of its activities at least annually; (4) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs that encourage water conservation as it relates to water consumption from the tap to customer and within structures or building; and (5) regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy; (6) natural gas utility matters, including: fair and equitable rates and bills that minimize consumer costs, cost-effective energy efficiency programs; cost-effective renewable energy programs; research and development of new technologies for energy efficiency and renewable energy; programs that reduce the burden on …
Landscape Transformation Activities Resource Management Commission | June 18, 2024 Kevin Critendon P.E., Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning & Development Ser vices Christopher Charles, Water Conser vation Coordinator Why New Water Conservation Measures? Lakes are 50% full Highland Lakes inflow • 2022 - record low • 2023 – 4th lowest El Niño will shift to La Niña Drought Stage 2 restrictions Per-person use has declined but plateaued 2 Landscape Transformation Strategy From traditional landscaping to plants with reduced water needs New single-family residential Potential limits on turf and irrigation Savings goal of 2,490 AF (811 MG) by 2040 3 Public Engagement & Input Public and stakeholder meetings • February, May, June, & November 2022 • August 2023 Smaller stakeholder group meetings Speak Up Austin! page • 2 surveys (256 and 303 responses) • Majority of local responses favored regulating landscape transformation 4 Internal City Stakeholders Watershed Protection Department (WPD) Development Services Department (DSD) Austin Energy (AE) – Green Building Office of Sustainability Equity Office Planning and Housing Department Wildlife Austin (PARD) Austin Fire Department – (Wildland-Urban Interface) 5 Stakeholder Meetings Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA) • Concern about project delays Central Texas Professional Irrigation Association - • Supported increased enforcement • Supported high-efficiency irrigation system components Association of Professional Landscape Architects (CTPIA) (ASLA) Texas Nursery and Landscape Assoc. 6 (TNLA – Region 8) Additional Meetings Other utilities in Texas • New Braunfels • City of Frisco • Model homes with 50% turf reduction • Post-installation inspections (within 1-2 days) • Irrigation check-up • Georgetown • Residential landscape ordinance 7 Steps to Transform Landscapes Build with savings Set customers up for success Encourage alternative water 8 Build with Savings Enhanced Soil Inspections • A minimum of 6 inches of topsoil • Topsoil mix composed of 20% compost • Estimated Water Savings: 10% reduction 9 Required residential plant list • Apply commercial plant requirements to residential • Grow Green Plant Guide as a model Build with Savings Limit irrigation area • Up to 50% of landscape area; front yard or back • Estimated Water Savings: 35% annually per home 10 Set Customers Up for Success Est. Water Savings Potential Cost 22% savings $543 plus labor 10% savings Austin Water inspection 5% savings Austin …
A review of Austin Energy solar & battery deployment policies, with improvements identified Part 2: The AE solar rebate and Inspection D. SASARIDIS 18 JUNE 2024 AE Solar Rebate Australia enjoys fully installed solar, on homes, at 1/3 the cost of the USA. Why? Deployment “friction”, reverse incentives, & regional rule variation High Costs Complicated installations Low volume, high profit business model, targeting rich customers Inadequate competition among installers AE Solar Rebate - $2500 Fixed (single family), $ 0.60 / W (multi family) Source: https://austinenergy.com/-/media/project/websites/austinenergy/green-power/res-solar-pv-guidelines.pdf RequirementsProblem with RequirementCustomers must pass and take a quiz about solarUseless friction. Customers don't need to memorize / deeply understand solar, they need a few key pieces of information available for reference.Systems must be 3 kW or larger for single family home residentialNo issue with this, for a fixed rebate.Total solar resource fraction (TSRF) must be 75% for entire system. TSRF = how much sun the panels get, all things considered (shade, angle).Key problem - a 10 kW system with 74% TSRF would receive no rebate, and this has more value than a 3 kW system at 75% TSRF.Customer forfeits renewable energy credits generated by systemThis takes advantage of customers ignorance - no reason that a small rebate should entitle AE to all future value generated by REC's.Systems over 110% of historical usage need an exceptionCounterproductive . Having a larger than historical system might mean simply planning for an EV or heat pump, and building your solar to support that.Roof penetrations must be flashed, or a pre-approved typeUseless friction. AE is not a test lab and is not qualified to require this- there are UL standards all solar panel mounting systems.Must be approved by AEIdentify subcontractors to AEBe able to provide a shade reportMarginally useful, but still friction.Provide 10-year warrantyHaving 10-year warranty provides customers with false sense of security and requires contractors to hold those costs on their books. Massive barrier to competition! Contractors can compete on warranty as well as price, for customers. ContractorSystemContractor friction decreases competition among contractors. AE Solar Rebate – an alternative strategy Solution Rewrite solar rebate rules, eliminating all non-value add rules, particularly: • Remove the requirement to take a quiz. Instead, provide customers with up-to-date quick reference guide for useful facts ($/W, system types, tradeoffs), and detailed example quotes. • Change the requirements for whole system at 75% TSRF to minimum 3 kW at 75% TSRF. • Give REC …
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Luan Tran AGENDA 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 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability on the City of Austin Food Plan. Presentation by the City Communications & Public Information Office on the We All Belong Anti-Hate Education and Outreach Initiative. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s July and August meeting dates and potential cancellation of a meeting. Discussion of holding an in-person future Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting at the Asian American Resource Center. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2023 Annual Report and Internal Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. Discussion of new City Manager T.C. Broadnax meeting with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community leaders. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve changes to the membership of the Food Security working group. Approve changes to the membership of the Asian American Resource Center working group. Approve changes to the membership of the Budget working group. 10. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Update from the Asian American Resource Center Working Group regarding staffing at the Center and building updates. FUTURE AGENDA …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, June 18, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101 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 Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian(District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant 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 PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTUES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on June 4, 2024. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Commission Liaison: Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0014 - 15328 FM 1825 Road; District 7 15328 FM 1825 Road, Harris Branch 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: De Souza Investments LLC (Aline De Souza) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: I-SF-2 to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0068 - We Are Blood; District 10 4303 Marathon Boulevard, Waller Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: We Are Blood (Arlin Hall, CFO) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Winstead PC (Micah King) SF-3 to GO-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2023-0140 - Northeast Service Center; District 1 8301 & 8001 1/2 Johnny Morris Road, Decker Creek and Walnut Creek 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Christopher Mills Financial Services (Christopher Mills) I-RR to P Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department 5. Rezoning: C14-2024-0076 - Allandale Car Wash Redevelopment DB90 Rezoning; District 7 7320 Burnet Road, Shoal Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Seamless GCW, GP, Ltd. (Joe Warnock) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: …
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee June 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. 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 at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claire Hempel (Chair) Alejandra Flores (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the April 1, 2024, meeting minutes. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2024-011 Density Bonus 90 Revisions. Discussion and possible action to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise uses, site development regulations, density bonus requirements, and compatibility standards applicable in density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. City Staff: Paul Books, Planning Department, (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. 3. Officer Elections. Discussion and action to elect Chair and Vice Chair. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 before the meeting date. Please call Jordan Feldman at 512-974-7228 or Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at 512-974-7228 or Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov 2
