Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 16, 2025 Council: May 8, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $10,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project (also known as the “Direct Reuse Strategy Project”). Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 16, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), not to exceed $10,000,000 for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project. It was initially submitted to the Texas Water Development Board as a “Direct Reuse Strategy”. The Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 4,500 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system in the Travis Heights neighborhood, specifically along Fairmount Avenue, Alameda Drive, East Side Drive, and Monroe Street. This project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main Project is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Currently, Austin Water's Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main Project is in the design phase. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. Austin Water anticipates bringing the related construction contract to Council for award in Winter 2025. This project will be located in Council District 9. Item: 9 ALAMEDADRSCONGRESSAVEROSEDALE TERHILLSIDEAVENICKERSONSTBROOKLYN STMUSIC LNMARIPOSADRCOLLEGE AVEMELISSA LNEVA DRACADEMYDRWOODLANDAVETRAVISHEIGHTSBLVDBRACKENRIDGESTEMONROESTLOCKHARTDRFAIRMOUNTAVEEANNIESTWJAMESSTALTAVISTAAVETHECIRCLECROCKETT STNEWTONSTMILAMPLLELANDSTDRAKEAVEEVASTWMARYSTEGIBSONSTWANNIESTEMILTONSTWMONROESTWGIBSONSTWJOHANNASTWMILTONSTRAVINEDRSUNSETLNPECANGROVERDNEWNINGAVEEASTSIDEDREMARYSTTERRACEDRPARKLNSUNNYLNBICKLERRDProject Location: 5267.075 - Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main02905808701,160145Feet¯ReclaimedWater:Approx.4,500LFProject Limits§¨¦35§¨¦35¬«1¬«1
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 16, 2025 Council: May 8, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $65,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) program, for Austin Water’s Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Wall project. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 16, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), not to exceed $65,000,000 for Austin Water’s Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Wall project. The proposed floodwall would be to prevent encroachment of flood waters at Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The flood wall would consist of approximately 5,650 linear feet of sheet pile and 1,600 linear feet of concrete wall, totaling 7,250 linear feet, ranging in height from three feet to ten feet in height. The floodwall also includes seven flood gates to allow pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress into the plant site. The floodwall will encompass the Walnut Creek WWTP, approximately 63 acres, including the existing 75 million gallon per day (MGD) plant, existing administration and maintenance buildings, existing reclaimed facilities, the proposed 25 MGD plant and proposed wet weather facility. The Walnut Creek WWTP is one of the two major wastewater treatment plants in the City of Austin. The plant is in East Austin, was built in various stages dating back to 1977 and has undergone several expansions. The plant is currently permitted for 75 million gallons per day (MGD) (average daily flow) and a plant expansion is currently underway to increase the capacity to 100 MGD with plans to increase the capacity to 150 MGD as the ultimate plant capacity. The Walnut Creek WWTP service area includes three sewersheds defined as follows: Walnut and Little Walnut; Crosstown tunnel; and Johnny Morris. These three sewersheds effectively cover the COA from immediately north of the Colorado River to the northern limits of the COA and easterly to the plant location. The treatment of wastewater flow from these sewersheds is totally dependent upon the operation of the Walnut Creek WWTP. The plant is …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Wednesday April 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. 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 register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ed Ishmael, Vice Chair Peter Breton Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Amy Mok Anne Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher 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 Downtown Commission regular called meeting on March 19, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Austin Public Health and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office, regarding an update on the work of the Homeless Strategy Office in the downtown Austin area. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), which includes height allowances, uses, affordability requirements, district boundaries, parking standards, and design criteria. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Cap and Stitch Initial Funding. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair David Carroll Liz Coufal Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Anne-Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Ishmael called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:31 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on February 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on February 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was absent. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the recent work towards renovating the Austin Convention Center. Presentation by Trisha Tatro, Director, Austin Convention Center Department. The presentation was made by Katy Zamesnik, Assistant Director, Austin Convention Center, and Riley Triggs, Capital Delivery Consultant, Capital Delivery Services Department. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Historic Resource Survey by the Historic Preservation Office. Presentation by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item 5 was taken up before Item 4 without objection. 5. Update from the liaison from the Urban Transportation Commission on Recommendation Number 20250304-003: Austin Core Transportation Plan and Recommendation Number 20250304-006: Austin Light Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Discussed. 4. Update from the liaison from the Parks and Recreation Board on the topics discussed at the January 2025, and February 2025, board meetings. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS University Neighborhood Overlay Officer Elections Shared Micromobility Program Homeless Office Update Downtown Austin Plan Update Red River Cultural District ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. was approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was absent.
C20-2024-010 UNO Update Downtown Commission April 16, 2025 Alan Pani, Principal Planner Content Background Process Proposed Changes Next Steps Background Subdistrict Outer West Inner West Guadalupe Dobie Background UNO: A Brief History – Established in 2004 (Updated: 2014, 2019) – Overlay district for the West University area designed to promote high-density and pedestrian-oriented redevelopment that maintains the existing character of the area – Helped to facilitate population growth to over 28,000 residents in the West Campus area 4 City Council Resolution Resolution No. 20240418-077 – Adopted on April 18, 2024 – Includes 29 distinct items for further investigation – Initiated updates to the Land Development Code & Building Criteria Manual – Requested programmatic updates – Land Development Code changes to be considered in Spring 2025 5 Resolution Goals Provide quality, safe, affordable living for all, especially for students attending colleges and universities by: Increasing housing capacity, quality, and affordability Ensuring the area provides daily needs and services Supporting the implementation of light rail and mobility enhancements 6 Land Development Code Council Direction Height limits achievable with participation in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) density bonus program in alignment with the Planning Commission's recommendation to remove height limits for Inner West Campus and Dobie Height limits that are similar to what can be achieved with participation in the ETOD overlay, at minimum Expansion of UNO boundaries Subdistrict boundaries that expand Inner West Campus An appropriate step down of heights within expansion areas Modifying development requirements to discourage above-ground parking and encourage shared parking and underground parking Stakeholder and community engagement 7 Process How it Works 3-Step Process for Code Amendments: Initiation Development & Engagement Review & Adoption 9 Rezoning Process To update the regulations, staff proposes to create a new zoning district that incorporates the existing overlay with requested updates Rezoning requires notice to impacted properties and review by the Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings 10 Plan Amendment Process UNO is part of the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Current Future Land Use Map 11 Plan Amendment Process Mixed use land use designation allows up to 3:1 floor-to-area ratio (FAR) High density mixed use is appropriate for areas with 3:1 FAR or greater Staff propose updating the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan to ensure …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number_________________________: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stiches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Ceasar Chavez to 4ht Street 4th Street to 7th Street • 11th Street to 12 street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and • WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project even though the intention is to someday finish the full caps; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin …
Recruitment, Retention, &Training Update Israel Custodio, MLS Interim Assistant Director of ELD Water and Wastewater Commission Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Austin Water Organization Chart Current Org Chart 2 Recruitment & Retention 3 Vacancy Percentage by Fiscal Year 14.56% 14.03% 13.96% 12.78% 11.25% 10.55% 10.71% 10.32% 11.63% 12.02% 11.33% 11.40% 10.86% 11.76% 10.95% 11.09% 10.14% 9.55% 10.35% 9.99% 9.70% 10.64% 10.64% 10.21% 9.85% 9.85% 10.14% 9.56% 8.83% 8.40% 8.94% 8.58% 8.58% 8.58% Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb 2022 2023 2024 2025 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 4 Current Vacancies by Age 7% 21% 1% 40% 1) Less than 3 Months 2) 3-6 Months 3) 6-12 Months 4) 1-2 Years 5) Greater than 2 years 31% 5 Positions Filled Vs. Separations 336 298 190 179 218 120 269 135 Positions Filled Seperations 95 46 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 6 Separations by Source 2025 YTD 2025 6 18 5 18 47 2024 16 30 31 62 139 2023 18 31 2022 4 15 40 49 38 2021 7 13 31 2020 10 43 24 21 45 120 31 107 80 179 81 178 Deceased Terminated Retired Transferred Resigned 7 Training 8 Training In Action Operational Training Division On Boarding Training Technical Job Skills Training Licensure Training 9 The Future is Now 10 Questions?
HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE CITY OF AUSTIN DOWNTOWN COMMISSION David Gray Homeless Strategy Officer City of Austin Est. Homeless Population: 6,300 People Exiting Homelessness: 3,000 (50% increase from 2022) Unique People Served: 24,300 (60% increase from 2022) First-Time Service Recipients: 8,400 (72% increase from 2022) Chronic Homeless Rate: 30% 2023 AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM (HRS) DATA/METRICS HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE ESTABLISHED DECEMBER 2023 The Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) collaborates with public agencies, community organizations, and individuals to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Homeless Strategy Office Core Objectives 1. Manage the City of Austin’s homeless response resources, including 80+ contracts with various providers. 2. Create and support opportunities to produce more shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness. 3. Prioritize and coordinate cleanups and closures of encampments on public land. 4. Collaborate with research partners to incorporate best practices into services. 5. Proactively communicate the City of Austin’s efforts to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. 6. Broaden the base of financial support for local initiatives and organizations. HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS Homeless Prevention: Activities that support households at-risk of homelessness. Street Outreach: Activities that meet the immediate needs of people living unsheltered. Public Space Management: Activities that ensure public spaces are safe, accessible, and welcoming for all community members. Diversion/Rapid Exit: Activities that immediately address the needs of someone who has recently lost their housing and become homeless. Emergency Shelters: Facilities that provide people experiencing homelessness with access to food, sleep, medical care, and safety. Rapid Rehousing (RRH): Activities that provide short- term rental assistance and case management services to help tenants stabilize in their new homes. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): A long-term housing model that combines affordable housing with case management and supportive services. PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: HOUSING-FOCUSED ENCAMPMENT ASSISTANCE LINK (HEAL) Austin City Council Resolution No. 20210204-049 • The HEAL initiative compassionately closes the most unsafe encampments in our city. • Everyone residing at an encampment is offered a direct path to shelter and opportunities for stable housing. • Two emergency shelters (called “BRIDGE” shelters) are designated for HEAL. • 71% of clients who enter shelters have been homeless for 12+ months. • Half of clients leaving shelter go to a housing destinations. 31 Encampment Decommissions 1075 People Moved to Bridge Shelter AUSTIN EMERGENCY SHELTER NETWORK CITY-OWNED SHELTER LOCATIONS Shelter Name and Location 1. Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) 130 semi-congregate beds Male …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number_________________________: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stiches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Ceasar Chavez to 4ht Street • 4th Street to 7th Street 11th Street to 12 street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and • WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and Draft WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin City Council to fully fund the roadway elements necessary to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number 20250416-005: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stitches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Cesar Chavez to 4th Street • 4th Street to 7th Street • 11th Street to 12th Street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin City Council to fully fund the roadway elements necessary to …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday April 15, 2025 @ 9:30 AM- WEB/EX/IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Siegel), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris (Duchen), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), David Nichols (Qadri) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from July 23, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Resolution 20241212-133, the consolidation of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board to Building Life safety commission. 3. Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical technical code update on Items 42 and 44 on April 10 Council agenda DISCUSSION and ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve 2025 annual meeting schedule for Mechanical and Plumbing Board. 5. Conduct officer elections for the chair and vice chair of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 10) Christian Tschoepe – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 The first four 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: HFJV 183 LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 6 12931 Research Boulevard, Rattan Creek Watershed Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0187 (12931 Research Blvd) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12931 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR TO: GR SITE AREA: 4.41 acres PROPERTY OWNER: HFJV 183 LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 61 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4.41 acre tract of land that is developed with a vacant retail building with surface parking. The property has frontage on Research Boulevard, a Level 4/ Major Arterial, and Pond Springs Road, a Level 3/Minor Arterial. The front portion of the property along Research Boulevard was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-77-003 on May 12, 1977 and zoned GR-CO through case C14- 89-0003. The remainder of the property was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-97-004 on December 18, 1997 and was given and interim - SF-2 and interim-RR designation. The lots to the north are developed with an Equipment Sales use (United Rentals) and an Automotive Sales (NXTLVL Marine) business. To the south, there is a Convenience Storage use (Public Storage). The lot to the east, across Pond Springs Road contains a multifamily complex (Urban North Apartments). To the west there is right-of-way for the Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 Northbound frontage road and office uses, zoned GR. The applicant is requesting a zoning/rezoning of this property to GR to allow for retail uses (please see Applicant’s Request Letter- Exhibit C). The staff recommends GR, Community District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the GR district as it fronts onto the frontage road for Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 and has access to Capital Metro bus service (bus route #383) on Pond Springs Road. The proposed zoning will be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there are commercial uses surrounding this site to the north, south and west. There is currently GR, GR-CO and GR-MU-CO zoning to the south, west and east. The proposed Community Commercial zoning will permit the applicant to establish permanent zoning on the majority of this property and to bring the existing retail structure into conformance with land use regulations …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0151 (Riata Vista Circle PDA) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12535, 12545, 12555 and 12565 Riata Vista Circle ZONING FROM: LI TO: LI-PDA SITE AREA: 28.85 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Capital City Lucky Riata, LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District zoning, to change a condition of zoning. The PDA will be subject to the following conditions: 1) Cocktail Lounge use and Outdoor Entertainment use will be limited to 20,000 sq. ft. on the property. Any additional sq. ft. of this use over this limit will require a conditional use permit. 2) Buffer Zone: A 100-foot wide buffer zone shall be established and maintained between property developed with the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential Two-Unit Residential And the following Commercial and Industrial uses listed below: Automotive Rentals Automotive Sales Construction Sales and Services Light Manufacturing Limited Warehousing and Distribution Improvements permitted within the buffer zone are limited to driveways, parking facilities, solid fences, pedestrian trails, hike and bike trails, recreational facilities, detention and water quality re- irrigation facilities, drainage, underground utility improvements, overhead electric or communication lines, or those improvements that may be otherwise required or allowed by the City of Austin. 05 C14-2024-0151 - Riata Vista Circle PDA; District 6 1 of 20 3) Buffer Zone: A 50-foot wide buffer zone shall be established and maintained between property developed with the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential And the following Commercial uses listed below: Research Assembly Services Research Testing Services Research Warehousing Services Improvements permitted within the buffer zone are limited to driveways, parking facilities, solid fences, pedestrian trails, hike and bike trails, recreational facilities, detention and water quality re- irrigation facilities, drainage, underground utility improvements, overhead electric or communication lines, or those improvements that may be otherwise required or allowed by the City of Austin. 4) Conditional Use: Automotive Sales - if located within 100-feet of uses of the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential Cocktail Lounge and Outdoor Entertainment – if over the 20,000 sq. ft. limit established for this use as permitted use on the property. 5) …
