P U B L IC H E A R I NG INFORMATION Although applicants and/or their agent(s) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. This meeting will be conducted online and you have the opportunity to speak F OR or A G A I N ST the proposed development or change. Email or call the staff contact for information on how to participate in the public hearings online. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date, or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. ; A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person with standing to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: • • • • • delivering a written statement to the board or commission before the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (// may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; is the record owner of property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or is an officer of an environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. " ~ ^ ^ ' A notice of appeal must be filed with the director of the responsible department no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional information on the City of Austin's land development process, please visit our website: www, aus t intex …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Gaudette, Angela Monday, October 26, 2020 4:07 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Item no. B.1 602 Highland Avenue (HR-2020-125268) View from Downhill of 602 Highland.pdf; View from 6th Street of 602 Highland.pdf > From: Sheila Lyon < Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:41 AM To: Papavasiliou, Alexander ‐ BC <bc‐Alexander.Papavasiliou@austintexas.gov>; Myers, Terri ‐ BC <bc‐ Terri.Myers@austintexas.gov>; Valenzuela, Sarah ‐ BC <BC‐Sarah.Valenzuela@austintexas.gov>; Jacob, Mathew ‐ BC <BC‐Mathew.Jacob@austintexas.gov>; McWhorter, Trey ‐ BC <BC‐Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov>; Heimsath, Ben ‐ BC <BC‐Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov>; Tollett, Blake ‐ BC <bc‐Blake.Tollett@austintexas.gov>; Koch, Kevin ‐ BC <BC‐ Kevin.Koch@austintexas.gov>; Featherston, Witt <BC‐Witt.Featherston@austintexas.gov>; Little, Kelly ‐ BC <BC‐ Kelly.Little@austintexas.gov>; carolinelaverne@gmail.com Cc: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov>; Ted Barnhill Subject: Item no. B.1 602 Highland Avenue (HR‐2020‐125268) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** October 25, 2020 Subject: Item no. B.1 602 Highland Avenue (HR-2020-125268) Dear HLC Commissioners, The second story addition at 602 Highland Avenue has made revisions for the better based on feedback from the Architectural Review Committee and the Historic Landmark Commission. While the revisions are an improvement, the OWANA Zoning Committee still opposes the second story addition for the following reasons. 1. New additions should be compatible with the historic building by reflecting the scale and massing. (Smoot/Terrace Park design standard requirement) The historic homes in the Smoot/Terrace Park LHD are one or two story homes. Because the basement exemption was given at a little over 1% compliance, Unit 1 at 602 Highland does not have to designate the walkout basement which is largely open to the south and west the first floor. So in fairness the second story rear addition will really be a third story addition. The historic homes in this LHD are either one or two stories. This creates a non-historic precedent and would be the first of its kind. 2. Design new additions that are subordinate to and do not overpower the historic building. (Smoot/Terrace Park design standard requirement) 1 The two perspectives shown at the reviews attempt to strongly suggest the addition will not overpower the original contributing home. This is not the case. Highland Avenue is sloping, so the addition seems highly prominent and intrusive at different perspectives. Recent photos were taken on Highland Avenue and 6th Street to show accurate views of 602 Highland. To give an approximate idea what the proposed addition will look like, drawings of the proposed addition and deck are superimposed on the photo. (See …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commisison October 26, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held October 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 25th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 26, 2020 meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Historic Landmark Commisison FECHA de la reunion 26 octubre, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (25 Octobre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica …
Design Commission October 26, 2020 Design Commission to be held October 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 25th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (October 26,2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 25th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la junta en Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo …
Design Commission October 26, 2020 Design Commission to be held October 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 25th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (October 26,2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 25th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la junta en Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo …
DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A property owner (Owner) or his/her representative (Applicant) acting on behalf of the Owner can initiate an administrative request to the Director of Planning (Director) seeking additional Floor-to-Area (FAR) entitlements as outlined in the Downtown Density Bonus Program as approved by Ordinance No. 20140227-054. In order for the Director to conduct an administrative review, the requirements listed below must be submitted. Once an application is deemed complete, the Director will inform the Applicant of review commencement. The following submittals are required in a complete PDF package of no more than 10 Mb in size with sheets no larger than 11x17 inches: 1. Completed DDBP Application; 2. Vicinity plan locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; 3. Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, o Urban Design Guidelines checklist; o Great Streets - ; o 2 Star Austin Energy Green Building rating - submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent and Austin Energy Green Building checklist.; 6. Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. 7. Coordination memo acknowledgment from the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) detailing affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Ms. Sandra Harkins at NHCD for more information. DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1. Project Name: 2. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 3. Applicant/Authorized Agent 4. Anticipated Project Address: Page 1 of 9 5. Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): b. Existing zoning (include any zoning suffixes such as “H,” “CO,” etc. If the property has a conditional overlay (CO), provide explanation of conditions (attach additional pages as necessary): c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: II. Current height limitation (in feet) : III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: 6. Existing Deed Restrictions Detail existing deed restrictions on the property (if any): Page 2 of 9 7. Building Information a. Total square footage - Only include the …
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 3:00 PM DESIGN COMMISSION VIA Remote WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 p.m. ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez, (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair (District 5) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 617 Colorado, addressed at 617 Colorado Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Leah Bojo Drenner Group, Drew Raffaele Drenner Group, Andrew Hartman Baskerville, Conners Ladner Design Workshop, Bailey Harrington WGINC, Roger Plourde Turn Bridge Equities. • Leah Bojo, and Conners Ladner presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • The motion to recommend the project was made by Commissioner J. Meiners and seconded by Commissioner J. Rollason. • The motion was approved on a vote [8‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Brush Square, addressed at 504 E. 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Brendan Wittstruck Asakusa Robinson, Scott Sinn COA Parks & Recreation Department. • Brendan Wittstruck presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • The motion to recommend the project was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • The motion was approved on a vote [7‐1‐0]. c. Staff briefing on the 5 year revision to the Austin Community Climate Plan to be presented by Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon from the Office of Sustainability. • Zach Braumer, and Celine Rendon presented and answered questions from Commissioner J. Rollason. d. Discussion and possible action to support the Joint Sustainability Committee recommendation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. • Action to be postponed until the October Design Commission meeting 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the August 24th meeting minutes; • The motion to August 24th meeting minutes was made by Commissioner J. Meiners and seconded …
River Street Market & Homes – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Area-Wide Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? AW.1 Create dense development YES Applicant's Comments This project will deliver a 522,017 square foot residential tower in Downtown Austin with a proposed FAR of up to 23:1. The development will contain 376,901 net square feet of residential space, equaling 392 dwelling units, 7,206 square feet for a ground floor market and 6,034 square feet of restaurant space on the second level. No streets will be permanently closed with this project; however, development will be designed such that the project will not have an impact if the City elects to turn Rainey Street into a festival street. The existing alley will be vacated, but will continue to function as an alley with the building constructed above. This project is located at the center of the Rainey neighborhood and will not have an impact on neighborhood edges. Public art is proposed on the northwest corner of the building, on the façade facing Rainey Street. This is envisioned to enliven the street and help celebrate the culture of the Rainey Street District. The project is not located in a Capitol View Corridor and has been designed as a point tower and to be stepped back from the street to minimize impacts. This project is not designed to replicate any historical styles. The project is situated to respect the historic nature of the Rainey District by utilizing native plantings to serve as green walls throughout the exterior of the building, including the north elevation adjacent to historic bungalows, with textural masonry, concrete, and metal with vegetation to soften the appearance of this modern tower. All mechanical equipment on the rooftop will be screened and incorporated into the project. Additionally, an elevated pool deck on the western portion of the 12th level of the tower will be designed as an outdoor amenity space, with ample native plantings and vegetation. This will not be a themed development. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES AW.3 Limit development which closes Downtown streets YES AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges YES AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development YES AW.6 AW.7 Protect important public views Avoid historical misinterpretations YES YES AW.8 Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.9 AW.10 YES YES YES River Street …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200826-2A Supporting the Austin Climate Equity Plan WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20150604-048 adopting the Austin Community Climate Plan and creating the Joint Sustainability Committee; and WHEREAS, the Austin Community Climate Plan includes a schedule for reporting and updates, with a full plan revision in 2020; and WHEREAS, the harmful effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, heat waves and wildfires, are worsening in the Austin area and around the world; and WHEREAS, the “Global Warming of 1.5 °C” issued in 2018 by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change illustrates that keeping the average global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius will help to avoid severe effects of climate change, including ecosystems collapsing, that will very likely occur if warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius; and WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color in Austin and around the world are the most impacted by extreme weather and pollution despite having contributed least to the drivers of climate change and pollution; and WHEREAS, harmful land use and the refusal to create or enforce real environmental regulations continue to disproportionately expose communities of color to environmental harms, leading to unjust quality of life outcomes both historically and today; and WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color must be prioritized to receive the disproportionate benefits of the transition to a pollution-free society to remedy disproportionate harm done historically and presently; and WHEREAS, if we design and implement programs to serve low-income communities and communities of color, we will positively impact all residents in the Austin area; and WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change set a goal of “keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius”; and WHEREAS, current international, federal, state and local commitments to greenhouse gas reduction fall short of what is needed to keep average global warming to either 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s “Emissions Gap Report 2019” illustrates the significant magnitude in the gap between international commitments and needed emissions reductions; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a member of C40 Cities, a network of global cities committed to addressing climate change; and WHEREAS, C40 Cities has developed guidance for cities on setting greenhouse …
David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201026-01A Date: October 28, 2020 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the River Street Residences project, located at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Avenue. Aan Coleman Seconded By: Jessica Rollason Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the River Street Residences project, located at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Avenue, as presented on October 26, 2020, substantially complies with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines. The Commission further recommends that the applicant explores providing more permeability on the retail space façade, like operable walls or overhead doors. Additionally, the Commission recommends the applicant explores expressing the entry to the café more definitively. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and Director of Housing and Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the River Street Residences project, located at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Avenue, as presented to us on October 26, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following: 1. The project proposes terraced landscaped planters 2. The project proposes integrating artwork at street level 3. The project proposes 15,180 square feet of affordable housing. 4. The project proposes $1,204,575 in fees-in-lieu to NHCD. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Ben Luckens, Aan Coleman, Jessica Rollason, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Beau Frail, Samuel 7 - 1 - 1 Franco Against: David Carroll Abstain: Josue Meiners Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for River Street Residences Page 1
City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201026-01B Date: October 28, 2020 Subject: Design Commission support for the Austin Climate Equity Plan. Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission supports the Joint Sustainability Committee’s Recommendation 20200826-2A supporting the adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor Adler & City Council Members, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the JSC’s recommendation to adopt the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including the additional measures outlined in their recommendation letter. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Motioned By: Vote: For: Ben Luckens, Aan Coleman, Jessica Rollason, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Beau Frail, Samuel Seconded By: Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi 9 - 0 - 0 Franco, David Carroll, Josue Meiners Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the City of Austin Design Commission David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for Climate Equity Plan Page 1
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020 6:00 PM Via Video conferencing Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:05 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez – (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) X X X Melissa Hanao-Robledo – Vice-Chair (District 5) X Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X X X X X Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether River Street Hotel and Homes, addressed at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Ave, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Greg Verabian HKS; David Lake Lake Flato; Cameron Campbell CLA. • Amanda Swor of the Drenner Group along with Greg Verabian HKS; David Lake Lake Flato; Cameron Campbell CLA, presented and answered questions from Commissioners • Commissioner B. Whatley left the meeting @ 6:30 pm • The motion to recommend the project with two caveats: o That retail space indicates or shows that permeability courteousness described by David Lake o That the entry is expressed more definitively Page 1 of 3 was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Rollason. Project manager Amanda Swor offered to include a letter of concession to address the caveats. • Commissioner Taniguchi requested that his comment be reflected in the minutes as such, “this project comply substantially with Urban Design Guidelines” • The motion was approved on a vote [7, 1, 1]. b. Discussion and possible action to support the Joint Sustainability Committee recommendation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion to support the Joint Sustainability Committee recommendation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. Vice Chairwoman M. Hanao-Robledo seconded. • The motion was approved [9, 0] 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): 1. Approval of the September 30th meeting minutes • Commissioner J. Rollason made a motion to approve the September 30th meeting minutes. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded. • The motion was approved [9, 0] 2. …
Special Meeting of the HIV Planning Council October 21, 2020 of meeting Finance/Allocations Committee to be held 10/21/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (10/20/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 10/21/2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (10/20/2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia Killion by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCIAL/ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY 10/21/2020 6:00 PM-8:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA FINANCIAL/ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Committee Chair-Barry Waller, Dennis Ringler, Mattyna Stephens, and A. Daniel Ramos CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION a. Speakers who have registered in advance to speak on agenda items will be allotted three minutes each to address their concerns at the onset of the meeting. Registered speakers will be called upon one by one during this process. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. REALLOCATION 5. ASSESSMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE MECHANSIM RESPONSE a. The Administrative Agent will present response to the survey findings and answer questions 6. PLANNING COUNCIL BUDGET PROPOSALS a. Governance/Membership Committee Requests i. Facebook Ad money for STAR Awards ii. Merchandise money for promotional items b. Member Requests i. Devices for virtual meetings 7. REVIEW ANNUAL CALENDAR a. Review of the work plan calendar for this committee 8. STAFF REPORT ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the …
Special Called Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 21, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held October 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, October 20, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 21, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission Fecha de la reunion (21 de octubre de 2020 a las 6:00 P.M.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (20 de octubre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 690-6729, Kaela.Champlin@gmail.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
Via Electronic Filing Founded by Congress, Republic of Texas, 1839 Watershed Protection Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 May 20, 2019 Ms. Bridget C. Bohac Office of the Chief Clerk (MC-105) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) RE: City of Austin Comments on Application No. WQ0015594001 (Sawyer-Cleveland) Dear Ms. Bohac: I write to provide supplementary comments on the Sawyer-Cleveland Partnership application for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (No. WQ0015594001). The application requests approval for a discharge up to 92,000 gallons per day to the Long Branch Tributary of Barton Creek. The City of Austin hopes that TCEQ staff will consider and utilize these comments during the technical review of the proposed permit application. The City reserves the right to amend and supplement these comments. As it concerns this permit application, the City of Austin (“City”) is an affected party. The City requests, as an affected party, notice of subsequent correspondence, proceedings, draft permits, or contested case hearings on this permit. Barton Creek provides recharge to the Edwards Aquifer. Barton Creek currently exceeds fishable/swimmable quality. One of the City’s interests is to prevent degradation of the water quality of Barton Creek and the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. The City holds a 1,675.7 acre conservation easement in the Barton Creek Watershed downstream of the proposed discharge location, purchased in 1999 using $5,864,950 in voter-approved bond funding. This property has been preserved in perpetuity to protect the integrity of Barton Creek and regional groundwater resources. Additionally, the City is a participant in the Texas Clean Rivers Program and provides water quality monitoring data from Barton Creek to the TCEQ. Attached please find water quality modeling performed by the City of the proposed discharge permit application. The City utilized a Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP) model to evaluate the water quality impacts of proposed discharge on the Long Branch Tributary to Barton Creek, including the detention ponds within the route of the proposed discharge in the Polo Club neighborhood northeast of the intersection of Polo Club Drive and Pemberton Way (Richter 2018). The WASP modeling predicts that total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentrations downstream of the detention ponds in the Long Branch Tributary will be similar to concentrations exiting the proposed wastewater treatment plant during the majority of the year, and phytoplankton chlorophyll concentrations will be hypereutrophic during algal blooms. a The City of Austin is committed …
Water Quality Impacts from a Proposed Wastewater Discharge to Barton Creek ABEL PORRAS, PE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT OCT 21, 2020 The Proposed TPDES Permit The Sawyer-Cleveland Partnership applied for a TPDES permit The permit would allow treated wastewater effluent to be discharged to a tributary of Barton Creek in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer Environmental Resource Management Division has modeled this discharge and assessed its impact on the water quality in Barton Creek. The Location of the Discharge The Location of the Discharge The Location of the Discharge The Proposed TPDES Permit The Sawyer-Cleveland Partnership are proposing that their permit: Would authorize a discharge of treated wastewater not to exceed a daily average flow of 92,000 gallons/day; Estimated effluent concentrations of ~22mg/L of Nitrogen and ~4 mg/L of Phosphorus Dripping Springs TPDES permit allowed discharge of treated wastewater not to exceed a daily average flow of 995,000 gallons/day Estimated effluent concentrations of ~6mg/L of Nitrogen and ~0.5 mg/L of Phosphorus The Model We’re interested mostly in the impact on the stream from algae due to N and P. Algae changes the trophic status (or the clarity of the stream). The water quality model looks at flow, light conditions, and nutrient cycling to assess the impacts from nitrogen and phosphorus into algae. We used site-specific data for flow and light. Chlorophyll-a Concentration during Low Flow Conditions Long Branch Barton Creek 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Stream Length (mi) Chlorophyll-a Concentration during High Flow Conditions The Results Long Branch Barton Creek 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Stream Length (mi) 250 200 150 100 50 0 ) 2 m / g m ( 250 200 150 100 50 0 ) 2 m / g m ( n o i t a r t n e c n o C a - l l y h p o r l o h C n o i t a r t n e c n o C a - l l y h p o l r o h C Next Steps • We provided a letter of comments to TCEQ • TCEQ is working on a draft permit based on their own modeling …
WUI Code Environmental Commission Conditions AFD inclusion of Environmental Commission Conditions in Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC): Of the 24 conditions on the Environmental Commission’s September 18, 2019 motion recommending support of the WUIC: 7 will be addressed through administrative rules, 4 were addressed by revising the draft code, 6 are clarified by AFD, 2 are part of existing processes, 1 is in existing regulations, and 4 would be part of AFD’s education and outreach campaign. Summary of AFD response to Environmental Commission conditions: 1 Admin rules 4 Existing process 7 Education and Outreach 10 Clarified by AFD 13 Education and Outreach 16 Clarified by AFD 19 Revised draft code 22 Revised draft code 2 Admin rules 5 Admin rules 8 Admin rules 11 Clarified by AFD 14 Admin rules 17 Clarified by AFD 20 Clarified by AFD 23 AFD program 3 Existing process 6 Existing regulations 9 Revised draft code 12 Admin rules 15 Revised draft code 18 Clarified by AFD 21 Admin rules 24 AFD program AFD responses (in red): 1. Within six months from Council approval of an ordinance, develop best management practices for the WUI Code that shall be added to the City’s technical manual through the rules process. Include the public in several working group meetings prior to the standard rules meeting. AFD has begun drafting rules and will include public where appropriate. Timing is contingent on City rules adoption schedule. Emergency rules are expected to be used on January 1, 2021 while permanent rules are adopted with the Development Services Department rules adoption schedule for Quarter 1. 2. Establish a proactive Firewise process where AFD assesses the fire risk on site for new construction or remodels, prior to doing any tree or vegetation work in defensible space. Do not allow tree or vegetation removal to create defensible space or creation of shaded fuel breaks without prior AFD Firewise assessment. AFD will consider this process during administrative rules development. Existing regulations for vegetation clearing and tree removal will apply. 3. Require hardening new or remodeled buildings and structures before removing trees or vegetation in the defensible space. AFD adopted this approach with support from stakeholders including the Environmental Commission. pg. 1 10/07/2020 WUI Code Environmental Commission Conditions 4. Staff shall proactively review site plans and proposed remodels to avoid removing or damaging trees to provide water or access for emergency …
WUI Code Defensible Space Rule Overview Section 601 rule describes how fire protection requirements, mainly defensible space, could be required: 101.2, Scope, allows use or occupancy to continue if it was legal at time of adoption of the code and does not constitute a distinct hazard. o Code official can require fire protection requirements, including defensible space, for illegal use or distinct hazard. o Distinct hazard also linked by definition to table 502.1, Fire Hazard Severity, and Appendix C, Fire Hazard Severity Form. 101.4, Retroactivity, says code applies to conditions arising on and after the effective date. 107.2.1, Permits Required, describes conditions that would not allow a permit to be issued. A property owner would therefor need to correct at least one of the conditions to be able to obtain a permit; reduce hazard severity, or provide conforming access, water supply or defensible space. o o If defensible space is chosen then Chapter 6 requirements would apply. If reduction of fire hazard severity is chosen then either a vegetation management plan per 502.2 could be provided or Appendix C could be used to reduce the rating score to below 75. Chapter 6 requirements would apply to both a vegetation management plan as well as the defensible space component of Appendix C if it is used to reduce points. 401.3 references general safety precautions and triggers Appendix A by direct reference. Appendix A covers things that are mostly covered by other City regulations but gives the Fire Marshall added authority for certain activities and uses including provision of defensible space: o Vegetation control for Roadways, 10’ clear either side Electrical transmission and distribution lines o Obstruction of access or defensible space o Clearance requirements for ignition source control o Storage of hazardous materials o Protection of pumps and water supply storage facilities o Land use limitations for temporary uses Section 603, Defensible Space and 604, Maintenance of defensible space: When required or allowed shall be not less than 30’ or to property line and may be increased or decreased by the Fire Marshall based on site specific analysis. Fuel modification distances in table 603.2 are available for increases or decreases but not directly linked since table 503.1 for ignition resistant construction was deleted. Deletion of table 503.1 means defensible space would not be an option to avoid ignition resistant construction. Defensible space …
1112 W. ANNIE ST. SP-2020-0093DS Hank Marley Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • 0.1455 acres • West Bouldin Creek • Urban • Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • Current code regulations apply 2 SP-2020-0093DS 1112 W. Annie Street Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 3 0510Miles[ Vicinity Exhibit N NTS 4 Existing conditions N NTS 5 Northern stream bank 6 Southern stream bank 7 Existing conditions N NTS 8 Proposed Site Plan Enlargement N NTS 9 VARIANCE REQUEST To allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261) • To allow the drive to cross the critical water quality zone. 0 1 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) 1 1 Findings of Fact LDC 25-8-41 • 1: The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. • Staff determination: Yes. The site is located in the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Area and has a single family zoning designation similar to the immediate surrounding areas. The proposed bridge crossing is to gain access to a larger lot located on the other side of West Bouldin Creek. This is the lot where the owner intends to build their home. That lot is 0.5290 acres and the majority of it is outside of the 100 year floodplain and critical water quality zone (Figure 1 next slide). The proposed bridge crossing is the only access point that the owner has to the City ROW, as the lot is entirely enclosed within West Bouldin Creek, other single family lots and the train track that runs the entire length of the Western perimeter. By not allowing the proposed bridge the requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: October 21, 2020 1112 W. Annie St., SP-2020-0093DS NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Mark Zupan LOCATION: 1112 W. Annie Street, Austin, Texas, 78704 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #9 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, 512-974-2067, hank.marley@austintexas.gov West Bouldin Creek, Urban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact have been met. Restore any damage caused during construction to the City erosion control infrastructure up to the standards shown in the West Bouldin Creek at West Annie Street Stream Restoration Project – GP-2014-0593.WPD. Provide a planting plan requiring City standard specification 609S – Native Seeding and Planting within the critical water quality zone. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 1112 W. Annie Street; SP-2020-0093DS Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261). Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. 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 available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The site is located in the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Area and has a single family zoning designation similar to the immediate surrounding areas. The proposed bridge crossing is to gain access to a larger lot located on the other side of West Bouldin Creek. This is the lot where the owner intends to build their home. That lot is 0.5290 acres and the majority of it is outside of the 100 year floodplain and critical water quality zone. The proposed bridge crossing is the only access point that the owner has to the City ROW, as the lot is entirely enclosed within West Bouldin Creek, other single family lots and the train track that runs the entire length of the Western perimeter. By not allowing the proposed bridge the requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or …
Wildland-Urban Interface Code Environmental Commission October 21, 2020 Chief Tom Vocke – Austin Fire Marshall Key Stakeholders • Public Safety Commission, Environmental Commission, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals • Greater Austin Home Builders Association and Real Estate Council of Austin • City, County, State departments, agencies, programs • Neighborhood organizations WUI Risk • Fire Behavior and Built Environment • Fire spread and intensity • Topography • Structure Density Risk Statistics Zones are proximity to Wildlands 1 – within 150 feet 2 – within 400 feet 3 – within 1,000 feet 4 – within 1.5 miles (Ember Zone) 5 – beyond 1.5 miles Three potential types of ignition sources: Ember Attacks (aka Firebrands) • Most home losses in a wildfire are from embers, not by direct contact with flames. Surface Fires ground litter. • Typically small flames burning through grass and • Can reach houses if there’s no interruption in • Use of Shaded Fuel Break to help reduce the risk. • Flames touching a house can cause them to fuel. ignite. Crown Fire • Large flames burning in the tops or canopies of trees. • Radiate heat that can ignite wood walls from up to 100’ away. Firewise USA® • More than 1,500 recognized • Residents reducing wildfire risks • Taking action and ownership • • Preparing Protecting their homes • There are over 100 in Texas • 18 in Austin • Austin Firewise Alliance • Communities coming together to educate and promote FAC • Many more are engaged with AFD Austin Fire Department Effective Fire Fighting • Quick initial response • Continuous training • Proper equipment Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code • Council adopted April 9, 2020 • Implementation January 1, 2021 • Administrative rules in development now WUI Code • Technical Building Code • 2015 ICC Model Code - IWUIC • Ignition resistant construction • Defensible space allowed to mitigate distinct hazard WUI Code Areas • Developable properties near wildlands • 150’ from 40 acre • 1.5 miles from 750 acre • Ignition resistant roofs and vent screening throughout • Ignition resistant walls, doors, windows if within 50’ of wildland WUI Code Ignition Resistant Construction • New and remodeled structures in the WUI area • Ember protection throughout the WUI area • Class A roof, vent screens, decks and fences, underfloor enclosures • Increased requirements closest to wildlands • Ignition resistant exterior walls, doors, windows • Defensible …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201021-004a Date: October 21, 2020 Subject: SP-2020-0093DS at 1112 West Annie St. Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Peggy Maceo RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development inside the critical water quality zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Restore any damage caused during construction to the City erosion control infrastructure up to the standards shown in the West Bouldin Creek at West Annie Street Stream Restoration Project GP-2014-0593.WPD. 2. Provide a planting plan requiring City standard specification 609S Native Seeding and Planting within the critical water quality zone. VOTE 7-0 For: Bedford, Smith, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill, Thompson, and Guerrero Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 21, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Curtis Smith Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Mary Ann Neely Wendy Gordon Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Ryan Nill Pam Thompson Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Abel Porras Hank Marley Mark Baker CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the October 7, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the October 7, 2020 Environmental Commission meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Smith’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Creel, Nill, Maceo, and Gordon were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Sawyer-Cleveland Wastewater Treatment Plant—Abel Porras, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department (15 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 3. 4. 5. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Approve 2021 Environmental Commission schedule (10 minutes) The proposed 2021 Environmental Commission schedule was approved with changes on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Smith’s second on a 7- 0 vote. Commissioners Creel, Nill, Thompson, and Guerrero were absent. b. Update on Wildland-Urban Interface Code—Mark Baker, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior, Austin Fire Department (1 hour) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: 1112 W. Annie Street; SP-2020-0093DS Applicant: Mark Zupan Location: 1112 W. Annie Street, Austin, Texas, 78704 (District 9) Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: West Bouldin Creek Watershed, Urban, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: To allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend this variance with conditions (15 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Gordon’s second on a 7-0 vote. A motion to approve the variance request with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Maceo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel, Nill, Thompson, and Guerrero were absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne Commissioner …
Special Meeting of the “Economic Prosperity Commission” October 21, 2020 of meeting Economic Prosperity Commission to be held October 21, 2020 at 5:45 pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, October 20, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 21, 2020 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974-6452 no later than noon, October 20, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live if this meeting is broadcast live Reunión del Economic Prosperity Commission FECHA de la reunion 21 de Octubre La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (20 de Octubre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974- 6452 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. la …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Early Childhood Council October 21, 2020 Early Childhood Council to be held October 21, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Tuesday, October 20, 2020 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 21, 2020, Early Childhood Council Meeting, residents must: • Email or call the board liaison at Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov or 512-663-2792 no later than noon the day before the meeting (Tuesday, October 20, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • This meeting is not broadcast live. Reunión del Early Childhood Council, 21 de octubre La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (antes del mediodía el martes, 20 de septiembre). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-663-2792 or Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el 20 de octubre el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al …
Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane 2018 Bond Project, Austin Public Health Community Input Meeting - October 15 & 17, 2020 Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works SpawGlass, Design-Builder Here is what we have done so far Consultant hired from rotation list Review of Alternative Site Analysis Survey of Site Geotechnical Investigation Preliminary Review by Watershed Protection for flood plains Preliminary Layout of Site Elements Chapter 26 Process for Use of Parkland Presentations to Parks Board Council Approval of Use of Parkland Council Approval of Design-Builder, SpawGlass Schematic Design Phase started by SpawGlass Basic Needs Services (Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, application assistance) Community Services Full-Service Neighborhood Center Public Health Nursing/Health Screening Social Work Services Seasonal services (Blue Santa, Thanksgiving Baskets) Women, Infants & Children Clinic (WIC) Immunization Clinic Shots for Tots Big Shots High Quality Childcare Center Multipurpose space and commercial kitchen for community use Construction of Youth Soccer Fields for community Construction of trails for connection of neighborhood to Dove Springs District Park trail system Community Outreach To Date City outreach conducted during Bond Projects Development prior to Bond election – Fall 2018 Elementary School Middle School Meeting of Community Leaders held on April 3rd, 2019 at Widen Public meeting held on June 13th 2019 for community vision at Mendez Speak Up Austin.Org Survey thru June 27th Public meeting held on September 21st, 2019 at the South East Branch Library to share design criteria and the Request for Qualification process for a Design-Builder A Task Force consisting of community leaders was formed in the Spring of 2020 to help increase community participation Task Force Members Frances Acuna – GAVA Arlyn Argumedo - Dove Springs Recreation Center Anna DiCarlo – Parks Board Member, District 2 Barbara Garcia – Dove Springs Recreation Center Robert Kibbie - Dove Springs Advisory Board Gloria Lugo – Community Alberto Mejia – Community Development Commission, District 2 Irene Magna-Noverola – Austin South East Branch Library George Morales – Dove Springs Advisory Board Mathew Worthington – Early Childhood Council, District 2 Raymond Young - Dove Springs Advisory Board Ofelia Zapata – Community Leader Ricardo Zavala – Dove Springs …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, October 21, 2020 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Worthington, Members Bliss-Lima, Gordon, Hosking Pulido, Huston, Paver, and Wren Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Donna Sundstrom, Kymberley Maddox, Cindy Gamez, Filip Gecic, Larry Elsner, Shay Breen CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from September 18, 2020 meeting Member Huston motioned to approve minutes. Member Paver seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with no changes by a vote of 8-0-0. 2. PRESENTATION Director a. Dove Springs Health Center and Child Care Center- Kymberley Maddox, Assistant Ms. Maddox noted that it takes 6 to 8 weeks to plan a public meeting. There is a community Task Force that helps staff and the project team stay connected to the community between meetings. ECC Vice Chair Worthington is a member of the Task Force. Public meetings about the Health Center were held on June 27, 2019, and September 21, 2019. They were well- attended. At the June meeting, the community was asked to provide feedback on key design and green elements. The feedback was that the community prefers the center to have a modern style, metal paneling material, standing seam roof, and solar panels. The Child Care portion of the building will be one-story which will have access to the rest of the health center but will also have a separate entrance. The rest of the building will be two stories. The first floor will include WIC and a community space and the second floor will have an immunization clinic, a neighborhood center, and will house the City’s Community Youth Development (CYD) staff who work with young people in Dove Springs on programming to prevent juvenile delinquency. The outdoor learning spaces for the child care center will not be accessible to public, so staff are proposing adding a nearby public playground. A shaded pavilion is planned between driveway and soccer fields with solar panels and battery storage where the community could charge devices in the event of a blackout. Community members told the project team that children need a safe crossing route from the neighborhood to nearby Mendez Middle School and Widen Elementary School, so pathways from the neighborhood connecting to the district park and/or a crosswalk to the schools …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION October 21, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held October 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 20, 12:00 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Downtown Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed Mona Sanchez by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Downtown Commission FECHA de la reunion October 21, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 20, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7864 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono para …
