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Commission for Women SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Saturday, October 29, 2022 The Commission for Women convened in a special called meeting on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Permitting & Development Center (PDC) –Rooms 1401 & 1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Chair Rebecca Austen called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 11:27 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Priscilla Cortez Josie Serrata Jocelyn Tau Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Neva Fernandez Desiree Bermea Staff in Attendance: Damien Pantoja, Office of Civil Rights Jeremy Garza, Equity Office Amanda Jasso, Equity Office Enakshi Ganguly, Equity Office Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity Office PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULE OF ORDER Motion to suspend Robert’s Rule of Order was approved by Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a (6-0) vote. (Vice Chair Bope, and Commissioners Bissereth, Bermea, Gonzales, and Fernandez were absent). 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on the QoL Life Study, including timeline, scope of purpose, & follow-up steps. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Chair Rebecca Austen adjourned the meeting at 1:48 p.m. without objection. The minutes from the meeting were approved on December 7, 2022 on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a (6-0) vote. (Commissioners Serrata, Tau and Cortez were absent at the time of the vote). (Commissioners Rattan and Fernandez were absent). 2
October 26th JSC Agenda — original pdf
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - HYBRID MEETING FORMAT October 26th at 6pm Austin City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 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, call or email Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Haris Qureshi (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Diana Wheeler (Urban Transportation Commission) Fisayo Fadelu (Community Development Commission) Frances Deviney (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Vacant - (Water & Wastewater Commission) Kelsey Hitchingham - (Economic Prosperity Commission) Richard DePalma - (Parks & Recreation Board) David Carroll (Design Commission) Alberta Phillips (City Council) Karen Hadden (Electric Utility Commission) Robert Schneider (Planning Commission) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc 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 three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee on June 2. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee on August 22nd, 2022. 24th, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 2023 meeting schedule 4. Austin Transportation Department Implementation of the Climate Equity Plan – Austin Transportation Department (Discussion and/or possible action) 5. Austin Energy Residential Rates and Value of Solar Tariff (Discussion and/or possible action) a. Resolution on Residential Rates b. Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff 6. Update on Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation –Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or possible action) 7. Resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs from Resource Management Commission (No. 20220816-005) (Discussion and/or possible action) 8. Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (Discussion and/or possible action) 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 …
Item #1 - Minutes from June 22 Meeting for Approval — original pdf
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES June 22, 2022 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a regular hybrid meeting on June 22, 2022 via videoconferencing and at City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Diana Wheeler Vice Chair, Richard DePalma, David Carroll Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kaiba White Chair, Melissa Rothrock, Karen Hadden, Alexis Taylor, Frances Deviney, Fisayo Fadelu, Haris Qureshi Board Members Absent: Alberta Phillips, Christy Williams, Solveij Rosa Praxis City Staff in Attendance: Phoebe Romero PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Carlos Soto – Community Advancement Network o Provided overview of the community work at CAN, and opportunities for collaboration 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 25th, 2022, meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner DePalma), second (Commissioner Carroll). Record of the vote: 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS and/or possible action) a) Rain to River Presentation –Andrea Bates, Watershed Protection Department (Discussion • Rain to River is a strategic plan to protect Austin’s creek and communities • Presentation provided insights on goals and metrics, community engagement phases, and projected timeline impacted groups, etc. • Overview of priority stakeholders, including historically underrepresented groups, • To get involved, community members can take the Community Vision Survey, which includes a mapping component b) Zero Waste and Circular Economy Presentation – Ken Snipes, Austin Resource Recovery (Discussion and/or possible action) • Provided presentation on current work that relates back to Food and Product Consumption goals in the Austin Climate Equity Plan • Will be developing a per capita waste diversion rate goal, and working on Circular Cities initiative to work with departments on transforming operations and procurement to a circular economy model; expanding new program offerings and promoting existing programs; trying out on-call bulk pickup program • Discussed difficulty with electrifying fleet to meet route distances needed due to limited waste transfer facilities c) Austin Regional Food Plan Presentation– Amanda Rohlich, Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or possible action) • Overview of what constitutes a food system and disparities in food insecurity • Collaborating with HSEM to have an emergency operations plan • Food plan can comprehensively develop goals and strategies to address aspects of food system; created in response to a 2021 Council …
Item #2 - Minutes from August 24 Meeting for Approval — original pdf
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES August 24, 2022 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting on August 24, 2022 via videoconferencing and at City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas Vice Chair Diana Wheeler called the Board Meeting to order at 6:32 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White, Diana Wheeler, Richard DePalma, David Carroll, Melissa Rothrock, Fisayo Fedulu, Haris Qureshi, Karen Hadden, Alberta Phillips, Solveij Rosa Praxis, Frances Deviney Board Members Absent: none City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phillip Duran CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Austin 24th, 2022, meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Postponed due to rules of order. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Austin Water Implementation of the Climate Equity Plan – Sherri Kuhl, Kevin Critendon, Heather Dalrymple, Kevin Kluge, Marisa Flores Gonzalez Austin Water • A presentation overview of Austin Water’s services and their role in Austin Climate Equity Plan implementation to meet water demand goal (152,000 acre-feet by 2030) • Near-term goals from Water Forward plan are in implementation phase • Updating Water Forward 2024 Equity Initiatives • Increasing access to Water Conservation Program through added language access and focus on underserved areas. Also increasing equitable access to all programs by reducing barriers of use (e.g. instant savings pilot program) • Commissioners questions to be submitted via email in the interest of time b) Resilient Austin – Laura Patiño, Chief Resilience Officer • An overview presentation on resilience in Austin • Resilience is referenced in existing City plans and efforts • Resilience is systems thinking that looks at elements before, during and after major events • Resilience across multiple scales: people, communities, City, Region • Pilot program of six Resilience Hubs to be established by the end of CY 2022. Physical place of refuge (heating/cooling, food, water), services, programming, and information available • Qureshi: Will there be medical services provided at the Resilience Hubs? • Patiño: Main focus for the 6 pilot sites is disaster preparedness. This work must complement HSEM efforts. What services will be provided is under consideration • DePalma: When will the cross departmental plan alignment assessment with resilience efforts be available? Who will be performing that work? • Patiño: Work is underway, …
Item #3 - Proposed 2023 JSC Meeting Schedule — original pdf
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE 2023 PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE 1. January 25 2. February 22 3. March 29 4. April 26 5. May 31 6. June 28 7. July 26 8. August 30 9. September 27 10. October 25 11. November 29 12. December 13
Item #5a - Proposed Resolution on Residential Rates — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Resolution on Austin Energy Residential Rates WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Joint Sustainability Committee to “advise the council on matters related to conservation and sustainability”; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 and the Austin Climate Equity plan, both adopted by Council, include goals for increasing energy efficiency in buildings in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution, improve resilience, and keep bills affordable; and WHEREAS, Austin has been a leader in energy efficiency since the 1970s; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has the lowest average Residential electricity consumption of any large utility in ERCOT, which also allows it to have one of the lowest average Residential bills of any utility in ERCOT; and WHEREAS, proposed changes to Austin Energy’s Residential electric rate structure threaten further progress in energy efficiency by dramatically removing price signals to conserve; and WHEREAS, since low‐income utility customers generally use less energy than average customers, changing Austin’s progressive electric Residential rate structure that discourages consumption will make bills more burdensome to the lower and moderate income residents; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has made a proposal in its current rate case to completely replace the current progressive rate structure with one that rewards more consumption; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s current $10 per month Customer Charge is on par with other Texas municipal utilities and the proposed $25 per month Customer Charge would be an outlier compared to other Texas municipal utilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Sustainability Committee of the City of Austin advise City Council to retain Austin Energy’s current progressive rate structure and Customer Charge; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any rate increases are enacted, they be levied as a proportional increase to the utility’s current monthly base cost and tiers in its current rate structure.
Item #5b - Proposed Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff October 26, 2022 WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Joint Sustainability Committee to “advise the council on matters related to conservation and sustainability”; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 and the Austin Climate Equity plan, both adopted by Council, include goals for increasing the use of local customer‐sited solar energy in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution, improve resilience, and keep bills affordable; and WHEREAS, the Value of Solar tariff is essential for facilitating the continued use of local customer‐site solar energy; and WHEREAS, it is important for the Value of Solar tariff to accurately compensate customers with on‐site solar energy for the energy they produce, and to provide a rate that isn’t too volatile, in order to attract investment in customer‐sited solar; and WHEREAS, if a portion of the Value of Solar fee is paid for by the Energy Efficiency fee instead of the Power Supply Adjustment fee, then some customers will be exempted from their fair share of the costs since they are exempted from the Energy Efficiency fee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the Austin City Council do the following when adopting the updated Value of Solar tariff as part of Austin Energy’s base rate package: 1. Continue to collect all Value of Solar tariff costs through the Power Supply Adjustment fee; 2. Base the avoided costs of the Value of Solar rate on a rolling five‐year average; and 3. Direct Austin Energy to hire a qualified third party, with experience in calculating the value of local distributed solar energy, to: A) facilitate a collaborative stakeholder process and analysis to identify and incorporate avoided and incurred costs that may not be currently captured in the proposed methodology; and B) develop a standard offer program for community solar.
Item #7 - Resolution from RMC on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20220816-005 Resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs Whereas, the City of Austin has mandated that Texas Gas Service (TGS) conduct energy conservation programs since 1985; and Whereas, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which strengthens the city’s climate goal to “net zero carbon by 2040” and includes a focus area of Sustainable Buildings with goal that by 2030, “All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and all natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30%; and Whereas, the TGS energy conservation programs are also expected to help achieve the goals of the Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission is charged with providing feedback and recommendations regarding gas conservation efforts and to support the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution on June 20, 2017 that put a focus on reducing actual use of natural gas on site, calling for “at least 4.5% site natural gas savings” over 5 years, starting in 2018; and Whereas, incentives to install natural gas appliances in situations where there isn’t already an existing natural gas appliance, such as for new construction or replacing an electric appliance with a natural gas appliance, increase, instead of decrease, actual use of natural gas on site; and Whereas, Texas Gas has continued using a large portion of its energy conservation budget to provide incentives to install natural gas appliance where none previously existed, thus increasing use of on-site natural gas; Whereas, research by the Rocky Mountain Institute and other organizations shows that gas stoves are a large source of toxic air pollution that can make indoor air more polluted than outdoor air and that low- income households are most likely to suffer from this harmful pollution; and Whereas, incentives that increase the use of natural gas appliances are not compatible with the Austin Climate Equity Plan or public health; and Whereas, on January 24, 2022, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution that recommended against CenterPoint Energy incentives for natural gas appliances in new construction, as well as incentives for central furnaces and water heaters; and Whereas, the TGS conservation program tariff that governs the program was adopted in December 2021 and is on a 3-year cycle, ending December of 2024. However, Austin City Council …
Item #4 - Austin Transportation Department Implementation of the Climate Equity Plan — original pdf
Transportation & the Climate Equity Plan Joint Sustainability Committee October 26, 2022 Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation Department Outline • List of transportation activities in the Climate Equity Plan • ASMP & the Climate Equity Plan • Status update on transportation activities Transportation & the Climate Equity Plan Transportation & Land Use Goal 1: 80% of new non-residential development is located within the city’s activity centers by 2030. • Strategy 2: Work with employers on location and amenities • Strategy 3: Create mobility hubs Goal 3: By 2030, 50% of trips in Austin are made using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home. • Strategy 1: Expand and improve public transportation • Strategy 2: Promote free transportation options • Strategy 3: Enhance transit stations and stops • Strategy 4: Prioritize bicycle networks • Strategy 5: Enhance bicycle education and training • Strategy 6: Improve sidewalks, urban trails, and crossings 3 Transportation & the Climate Equity Plan Transportation Electrification Goal 1: By 2030, 40% of total vehicle miles traveled in Austin are electrified, and EV ownership is culturally, geographically, and economically diverse. • Strategy 4: Launch an e-bike and electric car-sharing program 4 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Climate Equity Plan • Two plans with common goals: • Mode Shift • Equity 5 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Climate Equity Plan • The strategies across the two plans are circularly referenced and supportive of each plan’s goals. 6 Transportation & Land Use Goal 1: 80% of new non-residential development is located within the city’s activity centers by 2030. • Strategy 2: Work with employers on location and amenities • Work with medium and large employers to locate their places of business in growth centers and along corridors. What's been done so far? ATD partners with Movability, Central Texas’ transportation management association, to expand commute resources and educational programming regionally. Movability collects regional transportation demand management data, creates regional partnerships, and supports ATD in expanding transportation demand management initiatives. The current budget for this is $550,000. Movability works with employers, both established and those who are relocating, to help them build, implement, and boost engagement in commute programs that reduce drive-alone commutes among employees. They also work with public leaders and mobility service providers to communicate and collaborate across groups about hurdles, policies, and opportunities that can be addressed to help more …
Item #5 - Austin Energy Residential Rates Presentation — original pdf
Austin Energy 2022 Base Rate Review Joint Committee on Sustainability Mark Dombroski Chief Financial Officer October 26, 2022 © 2022 Austin Energy Austin Energy 2022 Base Rate Review Introduction to the Base Rate Review https://austinenergy.com/ae/rates/2022-base-rate-review 2 Austin Energy 2022 Base Rate Review Only Two Base Rate Changes Since 1994 2013: 6.4% increase 1994 – 2013 2013 - 2017 2017 - 2023 1994 – 2013: No change for nearly 20 years 2017: 6.7% decrease Austin Energy’s Proposed Base Rate Increase for 2023 is 5.6% 3 Austin Energy 2022 Base Rate Review Base Rates Are Used to Recover Fixed Costs – Not the Cost of the Electricity Supplies & Equipment Tree Trimming Principal + Interest Payments Employees General Fund Transfer Information Technology Excluded: • Power Supply Cost • Customer Assistance Program • Energy Efficiency Programs • Streetlights • Transmission-related Costs • District Energy and Cooling 4 Austin Energy 2022 Base Rate Review Recovering Fixed Costs at a Variable Energy Rate (kWh) is the Challenge This drives base costs Customer growth drives increased infrastructure investment and higher operating costs. Steady Customer Growth This drives base revenues Relatively Flat Sales 20% 18% 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Customers Energy Use (kWh Sales) Not Adjusted for Weather Source: Fund Summary Statements 2014-2021 5 Austin Energy 2022 Base Rate Review Commercial Customers Continue to Subsize the Residential Customers $30.1 $18.4 $12.4 $7.2 Above cost of service $(24.0) Below cost of service $0.0 -$40.0 $(35.7) $40.0 $20.0 $0.0 -$20.0 $ f o s n o i l l i M -$60.0 -$80.0 $(70.2) Austin Energy Residential Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Primary 1 Primary 2 Primary 4 Transmission Transmission 2 Streetlighting Current Rates Proposed Rates Data presented in Comparison of Cost of Service, Current Base Rates, and Proposed Base Rates, Schedule G-10.2 Austin Energy Base Rate Review 2022 6 Austin Energy 2022 Base Rate Review Timeline of Major Events for the Base Rate Review Process Key Events Release of Austin Energy Base Rate Proposal and Cost of Service Model to the Public Eight Public Outreach Meetings (Virtual and In-Person) Two Technical Conferences for Intervenors Discovery Period Three-Day Conference with Impartial Hearings Examiner Impartial Hearings Examiner’s Report City Council Work Session Electric Utility Commission – testimony allowed City Council - Public Hearing – testimony allowed City Council Work Session and Austin Energy Utility Oversight Commission …
Item #5 - Austin Energy Value of Solar Presentation — original pdf
Value of Solar Methodology Review Joint Sustainability Committee Tim Harvey Manager, Customer Renewable Solutions October 2022 © 2022 Austin Energy Value of Solar What is the Value of Solar? The Value of Solar is the rate at which Austin Energy credits solar customers for the energy produced at their homes and businesses. How Does it Work? • Customer gets billed for all consumption • A solar meter measures the amount of energy that the solar system generates • Austin Energy multiples the monthly generation by the Value of Solar rate and issues a bill credit for all production • Solar credits only apply to the electric portion of the bill • Extra bill credits roll over to the next bill 2 Value of Solar: A New Approach Why does Austin Energy need to review the Value of Solar now? • To fulfill previous base rate review commitments • To update the rate components • To fairly compensate solar customers for their renewable energy production 3 Value of Solar Customer Categories Value of Solar Customer Category Details Solar Capacity Examples Customer Type 1. Residential and Commercial* Non-Demand Customer N/A 2. Commercial Demand Customer <1,000 kW-ac 3. Commercial Demand Customer ≥1,000 kW-ac Homeowners; small businesses such as florists, salons, daycare centers. Some business types include breweries, multi-tenant commercial, schools, retail and grocery stores. Some business types include large retail and grocery, manufacturing facilities and hospitals *Commercial customer is a business/non-residential customer 4 C U R R E N T S T R U C T U R E Components Description Customer Type Energy Value Plant Operations & Maintenance Generation Capacity Transmission & Distribution Environmental Values the cost of fuel that Austin Energy does not have to buy, based on the time that solar energy is produced Avoided cost of operations and maintenance associated with owning a natural gas plant Values the cost of additional power plants that do not have to be built Values the transmission cost savings that result from reduced consumption at peak times by solar customers Values the avoided carbon emissions of conventional generation 1 X X X X X 2 X X X 3 X X The components with orange symbols are related to costs that Austin Energy avoids due to local solar energy production 5 P R O P O S E D S T R U C T U R E Components Description Customer Type ERCOT …
Item #6 - Office of Sustainability Update on Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation — original pdf
Austin Climate Equity Plan | JSC Update September 28, 2022 1 Plan Implementation Updates ● Net Zero Section in the FY23 Budget proposal (pages 138-143) https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/22-23/downloads/FY23_Proposed_Budge t.pdf ● 2nd quarterly briefing of the year just occurred yesterday ○ June - Overview of OOS approach and general implementation ○ September - Transportation Electrification ○ January - Sustainable Buildings ● Implementation Dashboard is live ● The 2nd Community Climate Ambassadors Cohort launched in August ● Starting this Fall, a new Climate Equity Plan Community Task Force, focused on measuring equity in implementation 2 3 Implementation Dashboard What’s in the dashboard now? Progress toward the Net-Zero by 2040 target ● ● Summary of efforts around the Overarching Strategies ● Work status snapshots for the 74 Strategies ● Coming next: metrics on the 17 quantitative goals 4 Implementation Dashboard ● Over 100 updates from internal and external partners on their work to implement the Plan ● About 70% of strategies are already Underway or Starting Soon ● ● This work will serve as a launchpad to focus next steps with partners The public can read all of this info and more live on the Dashboard now Climate Ambassadors! 6 Ambassador Highlights ● We have 9 ambassadors signed on ● They’ve gone through an Equity training and a Civic engagement workshop ● They’ve identified strategies from the Climate Equity Plan and have started working on Community Action Projects that relate to those strategies ● October’s ambassador meeting will include City staff and community partners to find areas to collaborate or provide guidance 7 Community Action Projects (by Section) Sustainable Buildings Transportation & Land Use Natural Systems Working with community orgs to conduct more accessible outreach around preparing for changing climate Conducting outreach in order to create recommendations for how to improve existing and planned transit stops Enhancing community engagement around affordable housing by surveying renters, first-time homebuyers, and folks living in co-ops Holding an event to offer youth a guided experience in nature that delves into their perceptions of green spaces and gentrification 8 Community Task Force - Project Concept 9 Where we’ve been Steering Committee for the plan, 2 years of work, Community Ownership Model Adoption of the plan supported by Staff, Community, Council in alignment Added 5 new members to the JSC for content / equity coverage Interest in creating a “working group” of the JSC, lack of focus, no dedicated support from …
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Recommendation No 20221026-7: Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Commission Recommendation No 20221026-7 Resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs Whereas, the City of Austin has mandated that Texas Gas Service (TGS) conduct energy conservation programs since 1985; and Whereas, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which strengthens the city’s climate goal to “net zero carbon by 2040” and includes a focus area of Sustainable Buildings with goal that by 2030, “All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and all natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30%; and Whereas, the TGS energy conservation programs are also expected to help achieve the goals of the Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Joint Sustainability Commission is charged with providing feedback and recommendations regarding gas conservation efforts and to support the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution on June 20, 2017 that put a focus on reducing actual use of natural gas on site, calling for “at least 4.5% site natural gas savings” over 5 years, starting in 2018; and Whereas, incentives to install natural gas appliances in situations where there isn’t already an existing natural gas appliance, such as for new construction or replacing an electric appliance with a natural gas appliance, increase, instead of decrease, actual use of natural gas on site; and Whereas, Texas Gas has continued using a large portion of its energy conservation budget to provide incentives to install natural gas appliance where none previously existed, thus increasing use of on-site natural gas; Whereas, research by the Rocky Mountain Institute and other organizations shows that gas stoves are a large source of toxic air pollution that can make indoor air more polluted than outdoor air and that lowincome households are most likely to suffer from this harmful pollution; and Whereas, incentives that increase the use of natural gas appliances are not compatible with the Austin Climate Equity Plan or public health; and Whereas, on January 24, 2022, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution that recommended against CenterPoint Energy incentives for natural gas appliances in new construction, as well as incentives for central furnaces and water heaters; and Whereas, the TGS conservation program tariff that governs the program was adopted in December 2021 and is on a 3-year cycle, ending December of 2024. However, Austin City Council may …
Item #5 - Independent Consumer Advocate Residential Rates Presentation — original pdf
Independent Consumer Advocate (ICA)- John B. Coffman The City of Austin utility rate-making procedure for Austin Energy rate cases provides for an ICA to represent residential and small business interests. ICA Technical Team: Clarence Johnson, David Effron Utility Rate-making Steps The ICA Examined the following Rate Case Issues: 1. Revenue Requirement (Overall Increase) 2. Allocation of Cost to Customer Classes 3. Spreading Increase to Customer Classes 4. Residential Rate Design 1. Overall Rate Increase • Independent Hearing Examiner (IHE) Proposal • AE Revised Revenue Increase Proposal is currently $35.7 Million Overall • $43 Million to Residential Class $31 Million $6.5 Million • ICA Recommended Revenue Increase 2 & 3: Allocation of Costs and Distribution of Cost to Various Customer Classes • AE and the IHE recommend a rate design that puts more cost onto residential and small business consumers • ICA Proposed Class Allocation More Favorable to Residential Customers • Large Commercial Customers proposes a much worse allocation for Residential Customers 4. Residential Rate Design Current: $10 fixed customer charge with 5 Tier inclining usage Rates AE Proposed: $25 fixed customer charge (150% increase) with 3 Tiers and stated intent to flatten inclining usage rates. ICA Proposed: Keep charge at $10, or increase it no more than the overall increase percentage, with 4 tiers. Fixed Customer Charge • ICA Opposes AE’s 150% increase in customer charge as excessive and regressive. AE’s current $10.00 customer charge is not unreasonable compared to Texas PUC average allowed customer charge of $7.44. • AE’s current $10.00 customer charge is approximately the same as the other two large municipal electric utilities in Texas (San Antonio and Lubbock). • High customer charges are detrimental to low usage customers and reduce the ability of customers to control their bills. • High customer charges inhibit energy efficiency because charges are incurred without regard to usage. Comparison of AE v. ICA rate design impacts for Residential customers at varying usage levels kWh Increase Percent Increase Percent ICA-Proposed Rate Design 375 $ 0.59 625 $ 1.24 875 $ 2.30 1,625 $ 0.88 3,250 $ 4.34 Average Usage AE Rate Design IHE Rev 1.56% 17.71 2.07% 16.73 2.67% $ 11.95 0.49% (14.4) 1.04% (105.1) 46.9% 27.9% 18.9% -8.1% -25.3%
Regular Meeting Agenda - October 26th, 2022 — original pdf
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 26th, 2022 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. CST AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 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 video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (October 25th by 12pm-Noon CST). 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 Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm- noon (CST) on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 and/or email jeremy.garza@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). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Seniors/Commission on Aging Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities JIC Representative: Alternative: Gregory Smith Serita Fontanesi Vincent Cobalis Hanna Huang Rebecca Austen Karen Crawford (Vice-Chair of JIC) Amy Temperley Diana Melendez Krystal Gomez Richard Bondi Raul Alvarez Amanda Afifi Johanna Hosking Pulido Sharon Vigil Idonna Griffith Charles Curry (Chair of JIC) Robin Orlowski Kimberly Brienzi Ryn Gonzalez Joey Gidseg OCTOBER 26th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Charles Curry at: ROLL CALL: ABSENT: PRESENT: 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 COMMISSIONS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on September 10th, 2022 and October 5th, 2022. Presentation form Scott J. Spivey-Provencio M.D. Candidate UT Austin Dell Medical on non-profit "Dollar For" helping to provide Medical Debt Relief STAFF PRESENTATION 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS …
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Presentation: 'Dollar For' - a Health Equity Non-Profit — original pdf
Charity Care 101 THE NEED A medical crisis shouldn’t mean a financial crisis. THE NEED Medical debt exacerbates systemic inequities. THE OPPORTUNITY Millions of Americans are on payment plans or declaring bankruptcy for bills that they should not have to pay. THE PROBLEM Hospitals hold all the power. It’s not KNOWN It’s not EASY It’s not FAIR THE SOLUTION Dollar For crushes medical debt by making charity care known, easy & fair. THE IMPACT CHARITY CARE 101 CHARITY CARE 101 1: Find the policy and application CHARITY CARE 101 2: Review the policy - Income requirements to qualify - Application deadline - Application instructions - Contact Information CHARITY CARE 101 3: Determine eligibility See examples at: dollarfor.org/manual CHARITY CARE 101 Who Counts in a Household? See examples at: dollarfor.org/household-definitions CHARITY CARE 101 Step Three: Determine eligibility BILL AGE 240 DAYS CHARITY CARE 101 Step Three: Determine eligibility - Each hospital has a different policy for insured patients. - Some forgive, some don’t. - Check the policy or call to ask! CHARITY CARE 101 Step Four: Complete application - Fill out application by hand or one a computer. - Prepare all proof of income docs. - Hand deliver, email, fax or mail CHARITY CARE 101 Step Five: Submit proof of income - Most recent tax return or proof of non-filing determination letter. - - 3 most recent pay stubs. 3 months of bank statements. - Unemployed? ○ Social Security or unemployment benefits letters. ○ Simple letter explaining how paying for basic needs (i.e., savings, money for a friend or family member, etc). Download tax forms at: irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript CHARITY CARE 101 Doctors Bills? - Unfortunately, charity care rules only directly apply to the non-profit hospitals themselves, not doctors or labs who work in the hospital and bill separately. ○ Step One: Get approved for charity care by the hospital. ○ Step Two: Once approved, send copies of the approval letter to the other billers and ask them to honor the policy. - Other types bills? Call the billing department to ask them about financial assistance. CHARITY CARE 101 Learn More Read our online manual for tons of FAQ and additional tips. Read at: dollarfor.org/manual REFERRING PATIENTS DIRECT SERVICE How Does Dollar For Help? Get started: dollarfor.org/help DIRECT SERVICE How Does Dollar For Help? - All our services are complete free - no strings attached. - We do not: ○ Buy medical debt …
Meeting Minutes - JIC October 26th, 2022 (Approved) — original pdf
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 26th, 2022 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. CST AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 MEETING MINTUES This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (October 25th by 12pm-Noon CST). 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 Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm- noon (CST) on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 and/or email jeremy.garza@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). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Seniors/Commission on Aging Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities JIC Representative: Alternative: Gregory Smith + Serita Fontanesi - Vincent Cobalis + Hanna Huang - Rebecca Austen + Karen Crawford + (Vice-Chair of JIC) Amy Temperley + Diana Melendez - Krystal Gomez Richard Bondi + Raul Alvarez + Amanda Afifi + Johanna Hosking Pulido- Sharon Vigil - Idonna Griffith - Charles Curry + (Chair of JIC) Robin Orlowski + Kimberly Brienzi - Ryn Gonzales + Joey Gidseg OCTOBER 26th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Charles Curry at: 3:01pm ROLL CALL: ABSENT: PRESENT: Human Rights Commission: Idonna Griffith & Kimberly Brienzi African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Vincent Cobalis Commission for Women: Rebecca Austen Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford Commission on Aging: Amy Temperley & Richard Bondi Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi …
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1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Michael Lovins Sidney Williams Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Betsy Greenberg Donna Beth McCormick Vacancy – Mayor’s nominee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Secretary Nguyen Stanton Raafia Lari Mikki Teneyuca There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: 1 City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-14 (Disclosure of Compliance with Chapter). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Respondent Richard Smith’s amended request for postponement of October 26th preliminary hearing regarding a complaint filed by Julie Oliver against Richard Smith raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2-14 (Disclosure of Compliance with Chapter). PRELIMINARY HEARING Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: 3. A complaint filed by Julie Oliver against Richard Smith, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-14 (Disclosure of Compliance with Chapter). a. If the Commission votes to proceed to a final hearing, the Commission shall schedule a final hearing. b. If the Commission votes to proceed to a final hearing, the parties may request certain persons or …
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Letter of Notification to Respondent — original pdf
City of Austin Ethics Review Commission LETTER OF NOTIFICATION Richard Smith November 4, 2022 City of Austin Ethics Review Commission Determination of Sanctions under City Code, Sections 2-7-48 and 2-7-49 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: In accordance with Chapter 2-7 of the Austin City Code, this letter is to advise you that the City of Austin Ethics Review Commission (the “Commission”) has completed its consideration of the complaint filed with the Commission against you on September 29, 2022. The Complaint alleges that you violated Austin City Code, Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) Section 2-2-14 (Disclosure of Compliance with Chapter), by failing to include this notice in all political advertising: "This campaign has not agreed to comply with the contribution and expenditure limits of the Austin Fair Campaign Chapter." Your attorney of record agreed that prior to your receipt of the complaint, your political advertising failed to include the required notice. Your attorney also stated that shortly after receiving a copy of the complaint, you took prompt corrective actions to include the required disclosure language in your political advertising and to add corrective stickers to all existing road signs (size 4 by 4 or 4 by 8 feet) and to yard signs where the location was known. The Commission determined based on your admissions during the preliminary hearing that a violation within its jurisdiction had occurred. Comments by individual commissioners are contained in the video recording of the Commission meeting, which is available at: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/187574?ts=2908. Based on the determination that you violated a provision of the City Code within its jurisdiction, the Commission issues this letter of notification to you. Effective Date of the Commission’s approval of issuance of a letter of notification: 26th day of October, 2022 CITY OF AUSTIN ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION ________________________________ Luis Soberon Chair, Ethics Review Commission
Preliminary Hearing Order — original pdf
§ § § § § § § CITY OF AUSTIN ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION Complaint No. 20220929 Julie Oliver Complainant v. Richard Smith Respondent ORDER ON PRELIMINARY HEARING I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On September 29, 2022, Julie Oliver (“Complainant”) submitted to the Austin City Clerk (“City Clerk”) a Sworn Complaint (“the Complaint”) against Richard Smith. On September 29, 2022, the City Clerk sent a copy of the Complaint and a notice of filing to the City Attorney, the Chair of the Ethics Review Commission (“the Commission”), Complainant, and Respondent. The Complaint alleged that Respondent violated Section 2-2-14 (Disclosure of Compliance with Chapter). On October 26, 2022, the Commission conducted a Preliminary Hearing. John Buxie, counsel of record for Respondent Richard Smith, agreed that Mr. Smith had violated City Code Section 2-2-14 and described the corrective measures taken by Richard Smith to ensure that the required notice was included on his political advertising. Based on respondent’s admission of a violation of Code Section 2-2-14, the Commission determined by vote that a violation within its jurisdiction had occurred. The Commission further determined that a letter of notification be issued to the Respondent. The agenda for the October 26, 2022 meeting of the Commission and Final Hearing in this matter was timely posted on October 21, 2022. The preliminary hearing was properly noticed in City of Austin Ethics Review Commission ORDER ON PRELIMINARY HEARING – PAGE 1 accordance with Chapter 2-7 of the City Code and the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Commission has jurisdiction over Chapter 2-2 of the City Code (Campaign Finance). II. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Complainant, Julie Oliver and John Buxie, counsel for Respondent Richard Smith, appeared at the hearing and made statements under oath. 2. Complainant provided documentary evidence attached to her complaint. Respondent’s counsel submitted documentary evidence for purposes of the hearing. During the hearing, Complainant reiterated the evidence attached to her complaint. During the hearing, Mr. Buxie described corrective measures taken by Respondent Richard Smith following receipt of the complaint and referenced documentary evidence submitted by respondent for purposes of the hearing. III. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Respondent’s attorney agreed that Richard Smith violated the City Code provision. Based on the evidence and Respondent’s admission, the Commission determined that reasonable grounds exist to believe that a violation within the jurisdiction of the Commission had occurred. 3. The Commission also determined that the appropriate sanction is a letter of notification. …
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REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Sade Ogunbode, Chair Edgar Farrera, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green Michael Francis Joseph Benigno Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Andrea Freiburger Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Edward Selig CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 September 28, 2022. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal case and may take action: 2. Case Number: CL 2022-152966 Property address: 518 Sunny Lane/ Owners: Mehrad Yasrebi and Maryam Meda Yasrebi / Appellant: Mehrad Yasrebi Page 1 Staff presenter: Edmund Su Staff recommendation: Deny appeal of the notice of violation 3. Case Number OL 2020-041835 Property address: 8900 N IH 35, aka Orbit Apartments /Owner: 8900 Austin, LLC Staff presenter: James Adams Staff recommendation: Uphold Staff’s decision to suspend rental registration Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: Property address:1810 Clifford Avenue/ Owner: …
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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 26, 2022 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 26 OCTOBER, 2022, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair FARRERA called the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Edgar Farrera, Commissioners: Joseph Benigno, Michael Francis, Andrea Freiburger, John Green, Edward Selig, Wordy Thompson and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioners Elizabeth Mueller and Timothy Stostad. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one appeared before the Commission for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETINGS on SEPTEMBER 28, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 was approved on COMMISSIONER MUELLER’S motion, COMMISSIONER FREIBURGER’S second on a 7-0-2 vote. CHAIR OGUNBODE was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 2022-152966. Property address: 518 SUNNY LANE The public hearing was closed on COMMISSIONER BENIGNO’S motion. A motion to grant the appeal in opposition to Austin Code staff’s recommendation to deny the appeal was approved on COMMISSIONER BENIGNO’S motion, COMMISSIONER THOMPOSON SECOND on 6-3-0 vote. CHAIR OGUNBODE was absent. 1. 2. 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Conduct a public hearing and consider case number OL 2020-041835. Property address: 8900 N. IH 35 SVRD SB, aka Orbit Apartments. The public hearing was closed on COMMISSIONER GREEN’S motion. A motion to uphold Austin Code staff’s recommendation to deny the appeal was voted down on COMMISSIONER MUELLER’S motion, COMMISSIONER FRANCIS SECOND on 3-6-0 vote. CHAIR OGUNBODE was absent. Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 2017-138423. Property address: 1810 CLIFFORD AVENUE The public hearing was closed on VICE CHAIR FARERRA’S motion. The motion to modify Austin Code staff’s recommendation to modify the 2017 BSC order, by changing demolition timeframe from 45 to 90 days, and to reduce current penalties owed from 25 percent to 10 percent and keeping in place the authorization for the Code Official to proceed with demolition on the 91st day, as approved on COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’ motion, COMMISSIONER SELIG second on an 8-0-0 vote. CHAIR OGUNBODE was absent. COMMISSIONER GREEN was off dais. Conduct a public hearing …
02 NPA-2022-0026.01 - 8226-8240 Georgian Drive; District 4.pdf — original pdf
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Housing and Planning Department October 18, 2022 NPA-2022-0026.01_8226-8240 Georgian Drive North Lamar/Georgian Acres Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of this case from the October 25, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the November 8, 2022 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 22 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 22
03 C14-2022-0086 - Merle Single Family; District 5.pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (11,889 square feet) SITE AREA: 0.27 acres DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0086 – Merle Single Family ZONING FROM: LO-NP ADDRESS: 4407 Merle Drive PROPERTY OWNER: Tyche Acquisitions Group, LLC (Nicholas Landis) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: October 11, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT TO OCTOBER 25, 2022 [A. AZHAR; R. SCHNEIDER – 2ND] (7-3) G. COX, Y. FLORES, C. HEMPEL – NAY, J. MUSHTALER – ABSTAIN; C. LLANES PULIDO – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 3, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Staff reviewed the 1968 Use District map and determined that the subject property (and the property to the north and the two similarly situated properties to the west) has had Office district zoning since that time. Based on permit records, there is no evidence that the property has previously been used for office use, and therefore, the single family residence is a legal (nonconforming) use of the property under the existing LO-NP zoning. The –NP combining district was appended to the existing base district upon Council approval of the South Menchaca rezonings in November 2014. The property is within the Residential Core area on the Council-approved Character District Map. 1 of 93 C14-2022-0086 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area on Merle Drive consists of a platted lot, contains a single family residence and a detached garage, and is zoned limited office – neighborhood plan (LO-NP) district. There are residences along both sides of Merle Drive (SF-3-NP), as well as office and commercial uses to the north at its intersection with the eastbound frontage road of Ben White Boulevard. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant has filed a request to rezone the property to the family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) district in order to build either a two-family residence (one single family residence plus an accessory dwelling unit) or a duplex on the property. The Applicant reports there are eight Heritage trees on the property, located towards the street frontage. The proposed rezoning would allow for one duplex residence, or one single family residence plus a second detached unit (a two-family residence, also known as an accessory dwelling …
04 NPA-2022-0028.02 - Jonwood Way - 33 Degrees; District 1.pdf — original pdf
Planning Commission: October 25, 2022 DATE FILED: June 7, 2022 (Out-of-Cycle) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Heritage Hills/Windsor Hills Combined CASE#: NPA-2022-0028.02 PROJECT NAME: Jonwood Way – 33 Degrees PC DATE: October 25, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: 10600 Jonwood Way DISTRICT AREA: District 1 SITE AREA: 5.48 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 33D Dessau Road, Austin LLC (Wayne McDonald) AGENT: H.D. Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 To: Higher Density Single Family From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0085 From: SF-2-NP To: SF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: January 13, 2011 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022 - ACTION: 1 of 334 Planning Commission: October 25, 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Higher Density Single Family. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Single Family to Higher Density Single Family land use because the proposed development will increase the housing choices in the neighborhood and the city. The applicant proposes to build approximately nine townhomes. Much of the property will be preserved in the natural state due to development constraints. The plan supports diversity of housing choices in the planning area. Below are sections of the neighborhood plan that supports the applicant’s request. 2 2 of 334 Planning Commission: October 25, 2022 3 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. 3 of 334 Planning Commission: October 25, 2022 Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Higher Density Single Family - Is housing, generally up to 15 units per acre, which includes townhouses and condominiums as well as traditional small‐lot single family. Purpose 1. Provide options for …
05 C14-2022-0085 - 10600 Jonwood Way; District 1.pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: SF-6-NP CASE: C14-2022-0085 10600 Jonwood Way ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP ADDRESS: 10600 Jonwood Way SITE AREA: 5.49 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: 33D Dessau Rd Austin, LLC AGENT: H. D. Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to SF-6-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 75 C14-2022-0085 2 ISSUES: The southwestern property line of the subject property is located along a segment of Walnut Creek. As a result, the majority of the property is constrained by a creek buffer. While this tract is located at the terminus of Jonwood Way with no other street frontage, the property to the east is under the same ownership and has frontage on Dessau Road. The Applicant has stated their intent to develop the properties as one cohesive development. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: As stated in the Issues section, the rezoning tract is located at the terminus of Jonwood Way and west of Dessau Road. The property is currently zoned SF-2-NP and is undeveloped. Also stated in the Issues section, the property is constrained by creek buffers; the site is also heavily wooded. North of the property is a single family residential neighborhood with PUD- NP and SF-2-NP. A majority of the properties to the south and west are also zoned SF-2-NP and developed with single family residential uses. Further south are properties zoned SF-3- NP and SF-6-CO-NP that are also developed with residential uses. East of the property is a tract zoned SF-6-CO-NP that is undeveloped and under the same ownership. Conditional overlays on this property were established in 2003 and limited residential and daycare land uses. Further east, across Dessau Road, are SF-2, SF-1 and SF-6-CO-NP that are a mix of undeveloped and residential land uses. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff has received correspondence regarding the rezoning request. Please see Exhibit C- Correspondence. Staff supports the rezoning to SF-6-NP as requested. The majority of the property is constrained by creek buffers and vegetation, making development of single family residential land use under the existing SF-2-NP zoning very limited. SF-6-NP does not have the same subdivision requirements as SF-2-NP and encourages clustered …
06 NPA-2019-0013.01 - Copeland South; District 9.pdf — original pdf
Planning Commission: October 25, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 28, 2019 December 14, 2021 March 9, 2021 July 14, 2020 January 28, 2020 August 13, 2019 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Bouldin Creek CASE#: NPA-2019-0013.01 PROJECT NAME: Copeland South PC DATE: October 25, 2022 October 11, 2022 September 27, 2022 August 23, 2022 July 26, 2022 February 8, 2022 ADDRESSES: 909, 911, 915, 1001, 1003 S. 2nd Street and 604, 606 Copeland St. DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 0.98 acs OWNER/APPLICANT: SB-Frank South, LLC AGENT: StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0185 From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: May 23, 2002 To: CS-MU-V-CO-NP 1 1 of 386 Planning Commission: October 25, 2022 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022 - October 11, 2022 – Postponed to October 25, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; C. Hempel – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Llanes Pulido absent. One vacancy]. September 27, 2022 – Postponed to October 25, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [C. Hempel – 1st; G. Cox – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [J. Mushtaler, R. Schneider, J. Thompson absent. One vacancy]. August 23, 2022 – Postponed to September 27, 2022 on the consent agenda at staff’s request. [J. Thompson – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [S.R. Praxis absent]. July 26, 2022 – Postponed to August 23, 2022 on the consent agenda at staff’s request. [J. Thompson – 2nd; P. Howard – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [C. Hempel, J. Mushtaler, S.R. Praxis and J. Shieh absent]. February 8, 2022 – Approved the applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [J. Shieh – 1st; G. Cox – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J.P. Connolly off the dais. S.R. Praxis absent]. December 14, 2021 – Approved staff’s request for a postponement to February 8, 2022 on the consent agenda. [A. Azhar-1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J. Howard off the dais. J. Shieh absent]. July 14, 2020 – Approved the applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [A. Azhar – 1st; J. Shieh- 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [C. Hempel recused due to a conflict of interest (rendered professional services)]. January 28, 2020 – Approved …
10 C14-2022-0076 - 3100 Guadalupe; District 9.pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 ZONING TO: CS-1-CO-NP CASE: C14-2022-0076 – 3100 Guadalupe St ADDRESS: 3100 Guadalupe Street ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TOTAL SITE AREA: 0.075 acres (3,277 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Leigh Family Trust (Alice G. Kaspar, Trustee) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial-liquor sales – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay 1) limits building height to 40 feet, 2) establishes that a drive-in service as an accessory use to a commercial use is a conditional use, 3) prohibits drive-in service as an accessory use to a restaurant (general and limited) use, 4) prohibits Art workshops, Campground, Exterminating services, Kennels, and Vehicle storage, and 5) establishes Automotive repair services, Building maintenance services, Club or lodge, Commercial blood plasma center, Commercial off-street parking, Construction sales and services, Convenience storage, Drop-off recycling collection center, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Hospital services (general), Laundry services, Off-site accessory parking, and Service station are conditional uses. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2-3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On Wednesday, August 24th, the Applicant had a virtual meeting to discuss the case with representatives of the Heritage Neighborhood Association. 1 of 1210 C14-2022-0076 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area contains a 1,000 square foot personal services use within an existing commercial building and an adjacent 2,277 square foot portion of the parking lot extending to East 31st Half Street. The site containing the rezoning area is bounded by East 31st Half Street on the north, Guadalupe Street on the east, and East 31st Street on the south. Driveway access is limited to East 31st Half and East 31st Street. The rezoning area is part of Tract 209 within the West University neighborhood plan approved by Council in September 2004, and has general commercial services – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan CS- CO-NP) district zoning. The conditional overlay establishes a 40-foot height limit, and conditional and prohibited uses, and applies several to other tracts along Guadalupe as well. There are restaurants and personal improvement services uses across West 31st Half to the north, a one-story commercial building, food sales, personal services uses, and single family residences across Guadalupe Street uses to the east (CS-CO-NP; …
11 SP-2021-0143C - Easton Park Mixed Use; District 2.pdf — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: 10/25/2022 7310 Union Park Lane, Austin, Texas SP-2021-0143C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Easton Park Mixed Use ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: First Hartford Corporation 149 Colonial Road Manchester, CT 06042 (860) 712-4490 Attn: Jonathan Bellock WGI 2021 E. 5th Street, Ste. 200 Austin, Texas 78702 (512) 669-5560 Attn: Siri Soth William Cannon Associates 149 Colonial Road Manchester CT 06042 (860) 712-4490 Attn: Jonathan Bellock Cottonmouth Creek (Suburban) CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda, (512) 974-3338 or Randall.rouda@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to develop an 8.55acre parcel in the Pilot Knob PUD with a mixed commercial development consisting of four buildings to be used as a drive through restaurant, a car wash, a multi-tenant commercial building and a convenience retail building, with associated parking, drainage, water quality, utility, and sidewalk improvements. Within the Pilot Knob PUD, the proposed Car Was is permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with Conditions of Approval as needed to ensure that the Site Plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: Comments pending completion of the current update review. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED USE PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE 29,201 sq.ft., 7.84% PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT PROPOSED F.A.R PROPOSED ACCESS 8.55 Acres PUD (Pilot Knob) Various Commercial 4.32 acres, 51% 1 story, 30 feet 0.079-1:1 Union Park Lane, Dunant Way, William Cannon Dr. 186 automobile, 25 bicycle PROPOSED PARKING 1 of 611 SPC-2021-0143C NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Del Valle Independent School District Dove Springs Proud Easton Park Master Community Easton Park Mixed Use Page 2 Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Go Austin / Vamos Austin 78774 Homeless Neighborhood Association Onion Creek Homeowners Assoc., Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. Note that Staff Analysis is subject to revision pending completion of the Site Plan Review which is currently underway. A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this …
12 SP-2016-0021C(XT2) - Anonymous Brewery; District 2.pdf — original pdf
FINAL PLATAUSTIN WATER NOTESUTILITY PLAN & PROFILESSHEET 21SHEET 22SHEET 23SHEET 24, 5, 71 of 712 PROMONTORY POINT DRIVE SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION SCALE: 1" = 30' LEGEND PHASE 2 PROPOSED BUILDING 2 PHASE 2 8,000 S.F. FF=628.0 SLAB ON GRADE PHASE 1 E N A L O G A B E N N I W E 2 S A H P PHASE 1 DETENTION POND PHASE 1 GS GS GS GS MECH PAD 20'x76' S T O R M S E W E R P H A S E 1 OUTDOOR DECK PHASE 1 3,580 S.F. P H A S E 1 S T O R M S E W E R PROPOSED BUILDING 3 PHASE 3 2 STORY 13,750 S.F. PHASE 3 PROPOSED BUILDING 1 PHASE 1 33,628 S.F. FF=632.5 SLAB ON GRADE BASEMENT STORAGE PHASE 1 5,000 S.F. PHASE 1 CO2 A D G MC ESIGN ROUP ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS P.O. BOX 341555 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78734 512-385-2911 512-385-5400 FAX TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F-1708 n g i s e D r e w o r h T 6 5 4 4 - 6 7 4 ) 2 1 5 ( 4 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , I N T S U A 7 5 9 1 4 X O B . O P . S R E N N A L P D N A L y n a n i d e s u r o d e h s i l b u p , d e t u b i r t s i d , d e c u d o r p e r e b t o n t s u m d n a . c n I , p u o r G n g i s e D . c n I , p u o r G n g i s e D C M A f o t n e s n o c n e t t i r w r o i r p e h t f o e c n e s b a e h t n i r e n n a m r e h t o C M A f o y t r e p o r p l a i t n e d i f n o c d n a …
13 C8-2021-0152 - Pinnacle at Wildhorse Ranch; District 1.pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2021-0152 COMMISSION DATE: October 25, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Pinnacle at Wildhorse Ranch Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 12000 Blue Bluff Rd APPLICANT: Texas WH200 LP AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates (Kevin Burks) ZONING: Wildhorse Ranch PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Wildhorse Ranch PUD AREA: 60.06 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 57 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along all internal streets and the subdivision side of Blue Bluff Road. VARIANCES: Variances from LDC § 25-8-341, to allow cut to 15 feet, and LDC § 25-8-342, to allow fill to 15 feet. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Pinnacle at Wildhorse Ranch Preliminary Plan, consisting of 57 lots on 60.06 acres. The variances from LDC § 25-8-341, to allow cut to 15 feet, and LDC § 25-8-342, to allow fill to 15 feet, were approved by the Zoning and Platting Commission on August 16, 2022. However, the preliminary plan was disapproved at that time. The recent update for this preliminary plan now complies with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4- 84(B) and staff recommends approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan. This Preliminary Plan meets all applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Juan Enriquez EMAIL: juan.enriquez@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Proposed Preliminary Plan Exhibit C: Master Comment Report PHONE: 512-974-2767 1 of 613 U S R O U T E 2 9 0 BLUE BLUFF ROAD T E X A S S T A T E H I G H W A Y 1 3 0 LOCATION MAP SCALE: 1" = 2,000' THE PINNACLE AT WILDHORSE RANCH AUSTIN, TEXAS MARCH 2021 10814 Jollyville Road Campus IV, Suite 300 Austin, Texas 78759 737-471-0157 State of Texas Registration No. F-928 NOTE: THIS PLAN IS CONCEPTUAL IN NATURE AND HAS BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A SURVEY, TOPOGRAPHY, UTILITIES, CONTACT WITH THE CITY, ETC. 2 of 613 PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR PINNACLE AT WILDHORSE RANCH CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS E U S 2 9 0 S V R D E B OLD HWY 20 E P A R M E R L A N E CITY LIMITS LINE CITY OF MANOR BLUE BLUFF ROAD N S H 1 3 0 N B PROJECT LOCATION CITY OF AUSTIN VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 2,000' MAPSCO GRID #559A, #559B #559E & #559F DRAINAGE …
14 C8J-2022-0177.1A - Easton Park Section 4B East Phase 1; District 2.pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 2 total lots (AJ Zorn) P.C. DATE: October 25, 2022 JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose AGENT: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Charles Brigance) CASE NO.: C8J-2022-0177.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Easton Park Section 4B-East Phase 1 Final Plat AREA: 13.769 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Carma Easton, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: William Cannon Drive GRIDS: L12 WATERSHED: N. Fork Dry Creek EXISTING ZONING: Planned Unit Development (PUD) MUD PLAN: Pilot Knob MUD PROPOSED LAND USE: 2 lots -1 mixed residential per PUD, open space/greenbelt SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided along all internal streets and the boundary street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of the Easton Park Section 4B- East Phase 1 Final Plat. This is a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan. The final plat is composed of 2 lots on 13.769 acres. There will 1 mixed residential lot and 1 open space/greenbelt lot, and approximately 483’ linear feet of ROW for Cota Vista Drive. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Staff recommends approval of the final plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plan will comply with LDC 30-2-84. The conditions include remove or update notes, update engineer’s report and drainage information, etc. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plan does not need to be heard before the Commission again. VARIANCES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated October 20, 2022 and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Sue Welch, Travis County TNR Email address: Sue.Welch@traviscountytx.gov Exhibit A: Easton Park 4BE Ph 1 Final Plat Exhibit B: Easton Park 4BE Ph 1 Location Map Exhibit C: Easton Park 4BE Ph 1 Report PHONE: (512) 854-7637 1 of 1314 COLTO N-BLUFF Y A W K R A S P L L A Y F E N McKIN T H A X T O N W M. CAN N O N DR. SPRIN GS F I N I A L D R I V E SITE SLAUGHTER LANE N O T X A H T C B D Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. FIRM ID #F3791 REG. # 10024900 Civil Engineering Surveying 5501 West William Cannon …
15 Historic Design Standards.pdf — original pdf
Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts. They will also make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register districts. However, these very general standards can be hard to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards clarify them with more specific good practices and illustrations. Right now, community members compiling a historic district application must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards. Then multiple rounds of review are required with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic 2 Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission already use to evaluate projects. However, they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use. No process changes are proposed. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing guidelines for National Register district properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark …
Planning Commission October 25 2022 Agenda.pdf — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 25, 2022 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 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 Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson District 2 - Vacant Ex-Officio Members Arati Singh – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Spencer Cronk - City Manager Richard Mendoza - Director of 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: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting 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 October 11, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request NPA-2022-0026.01 - 8226-8240 Georgian Drive; District 4 8226 - 8240 Georgian Drive, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; North Lamar / Georgian Acres NP Area Quality Foundation Repair (Simon Wallace) Thrower Design (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) From Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement to December 13, 2022. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2022-0086 - Merle Single Family; District 5 4407 Merle Drive; Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (South Manchaca) NP Area Tyche Acquisitions Group, LLC (Nicholas Landis) Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) LO-NP to SF-3-NP Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Plan Amendment: Location: NPA-2022-0028.02 - Jonwood Way - 33 Degrees; District 1 10600 Jonwood Way, Walnut Creek Watershed; Heritage Hills/Windsor Hills NP Area Owner/Applicant: Wayne McDonald - 33D Dessau Road, Austin, LLC Kimley-Horn (Amanda Brown) Agent: From Single Family to Higher Density …
02 Revised Staff Postponement Memo.pdf — original pdf
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g REVISED Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Housing and Planning Department October 20, 2022 NPA-2022-0026.01_8226-8240 Georgian Drive North Lamar/Georgian Acres Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of this case from the October 25, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the November 8 December 13, 2022 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.