in a REGULAR meeting on ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, and David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera, and David Sullivan Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2024. The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular meeting on May 5, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Bristol was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Update on the 2023 State of the Environment Report and 2023 Watershed Protection Annual Report – Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, and Anupa Gharpurey, Assistant Director, Watershed Protection Department Speakers: Liz Johnston Anupa Gharpurey Jorge Morales Kaela Champlin Ramesh Swaminathan 1 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Chair Bedford called for a recess at 6:27. Chair Bedford reconvened the meeting at 6:37. Item conducted as posted. No action was taken. Name: 3 Men Movers, SP-2023-0294C Applicant: Hollis Scheffler – Westwood Professional Services Location: 9989 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB, Austin, TX 78744 Council District: District 1 Staff: Ryan Soutter, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Applicant request: Request to vary from a) LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on slopes greater than 15%; b) LDC 25-8-302 to allow building and parking construction on slopes over 15%; c) LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 12 feet; and d) LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variances with conditions Speakers: Ryan Soutter Justin Lange Liz Johnston Mike McDougal A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Einhorn’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 9–0 vote. Commissioner Bristol was absent. A motion to approve the requested variances with conditions passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on an 8–0 vote. Commissioner Brimer abstained. Commissioner Bristol was absent. Name: Sunfield PUD Amendment #1; Case No. C814-2014-0083.01 Applicant: Katherine P. Loayza, Jackson Walker L.L.P. Location: 1901 Turnersville Road Council District: District 5 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Watershed Protection Department Applicant request: To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) …
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. …
June 5, 2024 Environmental Commission The Travis Audubon Society requested this report on bird safe buildings for presentation to the City of Austin and general dissemination within the Central Texas community. It was submitted to the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board on March 18, 2024, the Design Commission on April 22, 2024, and was prepared by Heidi Trudell, a bird collision prevention researcher and consultant, who in March 2024 was hired as a technical advisor by Guardian Glass. Passing directly over Austin, North America’s Central Flyway serves as the primary migration corridor1 during spring and fall for hundreds of species of birds. Due to this geographic funneling, Texas is home to three of the top ten most deadly cities for birds2 (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio), making it especially critical to proactively preserve biodiversity. Travis County alone has documented 4273 species of birds, which is more than fourteen states4 have recorded. With bird populations in steep decline,5 and an estimated 621 million to 2 billion6 birds dying at windows in the US annually, it is critical now more than ever that municipal leaders, especially in ecologically significant areas like Austin, step forward to reverse the trend. Initial steps have already been taken; Austin’s dedication to bird conservation has already been established by committing to meet the standards of a Bird City.7 This includes a pledge to reduce nonessential lighting during migration8 that comes as part of a statewide initiative9 to address the detrimental impact that artificial light at night has on migrating birds. As Austinites are well aware, however, it’s not just birds that need dark skies to thrive; even outside of bird migration, bats are especially sensitive to lighting.10 1allaboutbirds.org/news/heres-how-to-use-the-new-migration-forecast-tools-from-birdcast/# 2news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/04/chicago-tops-list-most-dangerous-cities-migrating-birds 3ebird.org/region/US-TX-453?yr=all 4ebird.org/region/US/regions 53billionbirds.org 6meridian.allenpress.com/wjo/article-abstract/125/2/406/129654/Evaluating-the-Effectiveness-of-Select-Visual/ 7austintexas.gov/news/austin-now-designated-bird-city-working-protect-habitats-and-promote-bird-friendly-practices 8traviscountytx.gov/news/2021/2113-lights-out-for-migrating-birds 9tx.audubon.org/urbanconservation/lights-out-texas 10batcon.org/new-paper-suggests-light-pollution-limits-bat-habitat/ The next step is to address the built environment directly. Glass is a dynamic material; it can reflect habitat or be entirely transparent. As a result, birds are unable to see glass11 unless it is modified. Poorly designed buildings dramatically increase the risk of collision. One way to significantly improve the odds of survival for birds living in or migrating through Central Texas is to ensure that buildings meet bird safe standards.12 Every building that is made bird safe - as new construction or a retrofit - will save dozens to hundreds of birds13 per building, per year. Best practices in bird safe building standards align with Austin’s values14 of being …
May 16, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Ryan Taylor Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Variance Case Information Austin, TX 78735 (512)-646-2237 ryan.taylor@kimley-horn.com 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Address or Location 10095 E US HWY-290 SVRD Environmental Reviewer Name David Michael Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name N/A Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Watershed Protection Ordinance Gilleland Creek ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 May 16, 2024 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 373’ Water and Wastewater service to be provided by City of Austin The variance request is as follows: Request 25-8-341 - to allow cut exceeding eight (8) feet on Lot 3 of this development. This lot proposes 62,889 square feet of cut over 8 feet with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Impervious cover Existing Existing Proposed Proposed Overall Lot 3 Overall Lot 3 square footage: ____0____ _0____ 1,525,471 682,585 acreage: percentage: ____0____ __0____ 35.02 15.67 ____0____ __0____ 54.7 72.3 Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) The overall 290 Parmer Industrial development is a 64.04 Acre industrial warehouse development located at 10095 E US 290 SVRD EB, Austin, Texas 78653. The 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 site is Lot 3 (21.67 acres) of this development. The existing site is currently undeveloped. Elevation on the site varies from 583 at the Southwest corner down to 511 at the Northeast corner. The existing site has small trees and vegetation, particularly in the Critical Water Quality Zone; but does not include any heritage trees. Approximately 7.80 Acres of the property is in a Critical Water Quality zone and 3.47 Acres of the property is in the 100-year floodplain. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 May 16, 2024 Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) FINDINGS OF FACT The proposed site …
290 PARMER INDUSTRIAL - 2 10095 E US 290 HWY SP-2023-0401C David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • Gilleland Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Council District 1 • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone LOCATION LOCATION View from south looking west View from south looking north LOCATION 2 ft elevation contour lines Critical Water Quality Zones VARIANCE REQUESTS 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet. 2. Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet. GRADING VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for grading have been granted for similar projects. • Grading is a design decision, but the project provides greater environmental protection with increased landscaping. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. STAFF DETERMINATION AND CONDITIONS The required landscape plan will be supplemented with the establishment of managed native wildflower meadows on the graded slopes, an increase in the amount of tree canopy and other vegetative cover, and larger tree sizes planted. • +14,000 sq. ft. wildflower seeding & management area • 50 additional shade trees • +250 additional shade tree inches (larger sizes) • +150 additional small tree inches (larger sizes) APPLICANT PRESENTATION
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 5, 2024 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 SP-2023-0401C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Ryan Taylor, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. LOCATION: 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB Austin, Texas COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 512-974-2263 david.michael@austintexas.gov Gilleland Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. The required landscape plan will be supplemented with an increase in the amount of tree canopy and other vegetative cover, larger tree sizes planted, and establishment of managed native wildflower meadows on the graded slopes: • 50 Additional shade trees • +250 additional shade tree inches (larger sizes) • +150 additional small tree inches (larger sizes) • +14,000 sq. ft. wildflower seeding & management area Page 2 of 2 STAFF CONDITION: Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege or the safety of property given to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Yes. The use of the proposed warehouses requires extensive areas of uniform finished floor elevations as is typical for shipping and receiving facilities. Cut in the existing grades over eight feet is needed to allow for the level finished-floor elevations and level loading docks, to maintain drives at minimal grades necessary for truck maneuverability, and to allow ADA access. The site plan proposes two warehouses with truck courts on a 21.6-acre lot that has no natural occurring slopes over 15 percent, requiring cut up to 14.2 feet in depth, and fill up to 15.2 feet in depth. The Land Use Commission has frequently approved variances for cut and fill over eight feet in depth for warehouse projects in the Desired Development Zone. Examples of similar projects include: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center, …
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA June 5, 2024 Stassney Park SPC-2023-0110C Nick Brown / Kimley-Horn LOCATION: 6200 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX, 78744 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager, Development Services Department, 512-974-6380, mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek, Suburban, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. To allow fill up to 23 feet within the Desired Development Zone (LDC 25-8-342) 2. To allow cut up to 24 feet within the Desired Development Zone (LDC 25-8-341) 3. To allow driveway construction on a gradient in excess of 15% (LDC 25-8-301) Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: 1. Parking lot trees shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches. 2. Provide 25 additional street yard trees with a diameter of at least 3 inches each. 3. Increase wetlands plantings by 10% (based on the square footage of mitigation required) using plants approved by Watershed Protection Department. 4. All cut and fill over 8 feet will be contained with rock retaining walls with a natural stone surface. 5. Restoration plantings within the creek before and after the bypass culvert as approved Watershed Protection Department. 6. Increase plantings in disturbed Critical Water Quality Zone areas by 50% as minimally required by 609S in the vicinity of the bridge abutments as indicated in the site plan. The 50% requirement can be addressed by providing a larger mitigation area or by providing more dense plantings. 7. A tree-shaded outdoor seating area will be provided to encourage employees to take breaks on-site rather than driving to other locations. A. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Stassney Park SPC-2023-0110C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow fill up to 23 feet within the Desired Development Zone (LDC 25-8-342) Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege, or the safety of property given to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Yes: Stassney Park proposes 313,062 square feet of warehouse space with a consistent floor elevation, as well as loading docks, fire lanes, and parking that will be constructed at elevations appropriate for the warehouse finished floor elevation. …
April 10, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Variance Case Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Address or Location Environmental Reviewer Name Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Nick Brown 10814 Jollyville Rd Building 4, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 737-210-1044 Nick.Brown@kimley-horn.com Stassney Park SPC-2023-0110C Enrique A Maiz-Torres Eric Brown 25-8-341 & 25-8-342 Williamson Creek ☐Urban ☐Water Supply Rural 6200 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744 X Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 April 10, 2024 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment X Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway Water and Waste Water service to be provided by Request ☐ Yes X No Austin Water Utility St Elmo Tributary crosses the southwest corner of the subject property; An unnamed stream bisects the property from north to south. The variance request is as follows: 25-8-342 Fill Requirements Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) Existing ____0____ ___0_____ ____0____ Proposed 880347.6 sf 20.21 Ac 37.92% The subject property is approximately 53.291 acres in size with frontage on Stassney Lane. The property ranges in elevation from 528 to 617. The highest point on the property is the northwest corner and the lowest point is along the southern property line where St Elmo Tributary exits the property. 91.15% of the property falls within the 0% to 15% slope category. The remainder property has slopes exceeding 15% slope mainly isolated to the existing drainage channels. Grade 0% - 15% 15% - 25% 25% - 35% > 35% Site Area (Sq Yds) 237842.43 10058.85 4676.20 8369.01 260946.50 % of Site Area 91.15% 3.85% 1.79% 3.21% 100.00% There is an assortment of tree species within the site; only five of the identified trees were measured over 24 caliper inches. On-site soils include Type D Expansive Clays and is identified as Ferris-Heiden City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 April 10, 2024 complex, Heiden clay, and Type B Altoga Silty Clay by the USGS …
STASSNEY PARK 6200 E STASSNEY LANE SPC-2023-0110C Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department STASSNEY PARK 6200 E Stassney Ln North NTS PROPERTY DATA • Williamson Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Council District 2 • Not Located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS - CONTINUED EXISTING CONDITIONS - CONTINUED CWQZ Slopes >15% North NTS VARIANCES REQUESTED 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 24 feet 2. Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 23 feet 3. Request to vary LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on a gradient in excess of 15% NTS VARIANCES REQUESTED - CONTINUED 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 24 feet 2. Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 23 feet 3. Request to vary LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on a gradient in excess of 15% NTS GRADING VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for grading have been granted for similar projects. • Grading is a design decision but the project provides greater environmental protection with increased landscaping, increased creek restoration, and increased Critical Water Quality Zone restoration. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. SLOPES VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for driveway construction on slopes have been granted for sites with similar constraints. • Driveway construction on slopes is necessary to allow for a reasonable use of the property and is not a design decision. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. STAFF DETERMINATION AND CONDITIONS APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Environmental Inspections Division Residential Tree & Environmental Inspections Commercial Tree & Environmental Inspections/ General Permit Inspections Environmental Enforcement Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Boat Docks Inspection and Enforcement Territories Commercial Residential Services Provided • Evaluate best management practices for erosion/sedimentation control and tree preservation • Assess compliance with City of Austin ordinances • Review drainage facilities and other site improvements Services Provided • Identify locations of environmentally sensitive resources • Provide technical assistance and education to citizens, community/special interest groups, developers, etc. on environmental/engineering code requirements, ordinances, and regulations • Provide testimony for enforcement cases in municipal court • Issue directives and initiate enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control What is it? How does it work? Where is it installed? The practice of preventing or reducing the movement of sediment from a site during construction Through implementation of human-made structures, land management techniques, or natural processes At the perimeter of the construction site Types of ESC’s Silt Fencing: Fabric filter support by welded wire and anchored by posts Mulch Socks: Mesh tubes filled with natural wood or mulch (no hay or straw) Triangular Filter Dike: Prefabricated “tri-dikes” that are easy to install Stabilized Construction Entrance (Standard 641S) The purpose of a stabilized construction entrance is to reduce or eliminate the tracking or deposition of sediment onto public right-of-way, street, alley, sidewalk or parking area (Environmental Criteria Manual Section 1.4.2.N.4). • All trees, brush, stumps, obstructions and other objectionable material shall be removed and disposed of in a manner that will not interfere with the excavation and construction of the entrance as indicated on the Drawings or as presented in Standard Details No. 641S-1. The entrance shall not drain onto the public right-of-way or shall not allow surface water runoff to exit the construction site. • When necessary, vehicle wheels shall be cleaned to remove sediment prior to entrance onto public right-of-way. When vehicle washing is required, it shall be done on an area stabilized with crushed stone, which drains into an approved sediment trap or sediment basin. All sediment shall be prevented from entering any storm drain, ditch or watercourse through use of sandbags, gravel, boards, silt fence (Standard Specification Item No 642S) or other methods approved by the Engineer or designated representative. • The entrance shall be maintained in a condition that will prevent tracking or disposition of sediment onto public right-of-way. …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters – Mueller Assembly Room 1111A 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Gerardo Gandy, Member (D-7) Vacant, Member (D-6) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member (D-9) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of April 3, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Report by Marie Ortiz, ESB MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor and Michelle Rojas, ESB MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager on staffing updates for April, May, and June programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager and Miro Rivera Architects in collaboration with Tatiana Bilbao Studios on Phase 2 Construction Project Updates. 4. Discussion on existing working groups and potential future working groups needed. Sponsors: Herrera, Zamarripa-Saenz WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update on Awards of Excellence Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:00pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Noemi Castro, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair John Estrada, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (Left at 6:19pm) Board Members Absent: Gerardo Gandy, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Anna Maciel, Former ESB-MACC Advisory Board Member signed up to speak on agenda item 4, “Presentation and discussion on Phase 2 Construction Project Updates” and item 5, “Update on Awards of Excellence Working Group”. Chair Navarro commented that Maciel would be called to speak on the item during each discussion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of March 6, 2024, were approved on Member Zamarripa-Saenz’s motion. Member Reyna seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Member Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Advisory Board. 1 Chair Navarro went over the role of responsibilities for Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Members before opening the floor for nominations. Member Reyna moved to nominate Chair Navarro to serve as Chair for the ESB-MACC Advisory Board for a second term. Member Zamarripa-Saenz seconded. Chair Navarro consented to the nomination. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Member Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. Member Castro nominated Member Zamarripa-Saenz for Vice Chair. Member Estrada seconded. Member Zamarripa-Saenz consented to the nomination. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Member Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report by Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative on staffing updates, March and April programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Marketing and Outreach Representative gave a …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Mike McHone Contreras, Kalan; Fahnestock, Sam presevation@austintexas.gov; 1409 Alta Vista Ave.; HR-2023-043027; Total Demolition Permit Thursday, May 30, 2024 3:25:34 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Kalan and Sam, I have been asked by Raul Manasseh the current owner to represent him at the June 5th meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. I have reviewed your staff report and understand this house does not meet the minimum requirements for Landmark Designation. I did remember that I had seen this address on the HLC agenda some time earlier in the year. I reviewed the May 1 HLC presentation and saw that there was no owner representation . The Commissioners were also concerned due to earlier discussions with the then owner that the plan was to restore the house. The Commission then voted to postpone this case . I think I have solved the mystery. The ownership has changed: Lance Blanks purchased the property from Theresa Guerra Massey 11/15/22 and made the original HLC presentations about what he proposed. Mr. Blanks did not move forward with what he had proposed to the HLC and sold the property. Raul Manasseh purchased the property 12/26/23. His plan is to demolish the existing house due to its condition and to construct a new home with two accessory dwellings using the new City Council ordinance for more housing. Please add this a late backup Best regards, Mike Cell: 512 554 8440 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."
ROMIT AGGARWAL & GUPTA MONIKA 501 TEXAS AVE AUSTIN TX SF3 -NP MAIN HOUSE REMODEL WITH SQFT ADDITION ADU INTERIOR REMODEL SHEET INDEX GENERAL G-001 G-002 COVER SHEET NOTES ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AS-001 AS-002 AS-003 AS-004 SURVEY ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN TREE PLAN ELECTRICAL LINES/POLES EXISTING PLANS DEMOLITION PLANS A-101 A-102 A-103 1ST FLOOR 2ND FLOOR ADU PLANS A-104 A-105 A-106 1ST FLOOR 2ND FLOOR ADU PLANS BUILDING 1 - remodel with sqft addition A-107 A-108 A-109 A-110 A-111 A-112 A-113 PROPOSED 1ST FLOOR PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR ROOF PLAN ELEVATIONS ELEVATIONS ELECTRICAL 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL 2ND FLOOR BUILDING 2 - remodel BUILDING 3 - new construction A-203 A-205 A-204 A-206 PROPOSED PLANS ROOF PLAN ELEVATIONS ELECTRICAL PLANS A-301 A-302 A-303 A-304 FLOOR PLANS ROOF PLAN ELEVATIONS ELECTRICAL PLANS GENERAL CONDITIONS. 1. These documents comprise a portion of a contract between the Owner and the General Contractor. No contract is implied or stated between the Owner and any other party, nor between the Building Designer and any party. 2. No set of contract documents is able to contain all the information required to construct a project. Interpretation by the General Contractor is required. By use of these documents, both the Owner and the General Contractor assent to this understanding of the nature of contract documents. 3. The General Contractor is responsible for the provision of minor details and appurtenances not shown in the contract documents. 4. The General Contractor and his/her subcontractors are responsible for the final design of the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. 5. The General Contractor may not revise or modify the contract documents, in whole or in part, without the prior approval of the Owner. Consultation with the Building Designer beforehand is strongly recommended. And precicely locate all the piping, fitting, offsets, bends, devices and equipments. 6. The General Contractor may not modify the plans, elevations, or site plan shown in the contract documents without obtaining Building Designer consultation and Owner approval beforehand. 7. Should the Owner request changes to the contract documents, the General Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the changes do not result in a built condition that does not comply with codes and/or regulations. Consultation with the Building Designer and/or an Inspector is highly recommended. 8. The Building Designer is not an inspector and is not liable for the General Contractor's failure to execute the Work in accordance with the contract documents and/or in conformance …
Austin Historic Landmark Commission delays St. Edwards demolition permit On July 23 the Austin Historic Landmark Commission heard a request from St. Edwards University to demolish Andre Hall near the campus’s historic Main Building. Andre Hall is a few feet outside the National Historic Register District which was created in 1979. Angela Reed and Elloa Mathews presented SRCC’s request to the commission that the Andre Hall demolition permit be withheld until the university released its Master Plan approved last year. The university had asked for neighborhood input into changes proposed on campus that would impact life in Sherwood Oaks north of campus. Since the Master Plan had been approved last year but not released to the public, the type of structure proposed to replace Andre Hall had not been disclosed. SRCC requested that the commission withhold the demolition permit until St. Edwards released the Master Plan. During the hearing, commissioners asked St. Edwards when the Master Plan would be released and whether Andre Hall had any historic significance. The St. Edwards representatives stated that the building did not have historical significance despite Brother Andre Bessette being the first Holy Cross Brother to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. His Wikipedia page describes Andre Hall being built in his honor. While the St. Edwards representative informed the commission that none of the university’s research on Andre Hall had revealed any historical significance, Commissioner Beth Valenzuela did a quick search in the Austin American-Statesman archives and discovered that the firm that designed Andre Hall, Julian and White of San Antonio, had also designed an early kitchen and dining hall, as well as the science building and Fleck Hall which has been restored. The Statesman archive also revealed mentions of the design firm’s work in the national historic register which could establish a need to save Andre Hall instead of demolish it. Commissioner Emily Reed said, “It’s a future possibility that the (historic) district could be expanded.” When the St. Edward’s representatives and city staff said they were unaware of this information, the commission suggested that St. Edwards go back and complete their research and postponed the release of the demolition permit. As far as releasing the Master Plan, there was a bit of subterfuge by St. Eds. The new architect reported that even though St. Edwards had approved the Master Plan update last year, they would go live with …
City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission c/o Historic Preservation Office, Housing and Planning Department P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 May 14, 2024 Dear Commissioners, The Foundation Communities headquarters at 3000 S I-35 Frontage Road shares a property border with St. Edward’s University. As a neighboring organization, we support the university’s application to demolish St. Joseph Hall, a vacant building on campus. Thank you, Jackie Cuellar Director of Corporate and Volunteer Engagement Foundation Communities
