Case Number: C20-2024-021 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-021 Safety Bollards Description: Amend City Code Title 25 to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into-building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240718-092. On July 18, 2024, City Council approved Resolution No. 20240718-092, to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into- building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. The resolution directed staff to explore: the feasibility of requiring safety barriers in public right-of-way areas adjacent to medical facilities to enhance pedestrian safety and prevent vehicle crashes; whether permit applications to expand, remodel, or upgrade existing facilities can trigger this requirement; incentives for existing facilities to voluntarily comply; recommendations for the City's state and federal legislative agenda; and any other necessary changes that achieve the objectives of this resolution. Staff was also directed to engage with stakeholders, including medical facility operators, with the goal of bringing about compliance with any new requirements City Council adopts. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed amendment will: Amend City Code 25-6-1 (Definitions) to add new definitions for “medical facility” and “pedestrian entrance” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: 7) Medical Facility means a building or structure where the primary purpose is for: (a) hospital services (general); or (b) hospital services (limited); or (c) medical offices, if the building or structure is a walk-in clinic being used for the consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative, or medical care for minor illnesses and injuries; and (9) Pedestrian Entrance means a functional entrance or door that is publicly accessible and designed for pedestrian use. Create a new section of City Code (25-6-324 Pedestrian Safety Barrier for Medical Facilities) to describe requirements that apply to the new definitions, including that the code: 1 Case Number: C20-2024-021 • Applies to all new construction of pedestrian entrances on construction that meets the definition of a medical facility. posted in a subsequent rule. • Refers applicants to technical guidance in Transportation Criteria Manual, to be • Allows for alternative compliance if designed in a manner that mitigates the risk of vehicular crashes into the pedestrian entrance. Proposed Text Amendment(s): See attached draft ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Recommended Staff recommend the proposed Pedestrian Safety Barrier for Medical Facilities language for inclusion in …
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT 2025 Meeting Calendar Dates: Third Wednesdays Time: 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Third Wednesday Dates: • January 15 • February 19 • March 19 • April 16 • May 21 • June 18 • July 16 • August 20 • September 17 • October 15 • November 19 • December 17
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVE CODE AMENDMENTS SEPTEMBER 2024 LEAD CASE NO. CODE AMENDMENT 2024 2025 AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY A comprehensive analysis with recommendations to streamline, calibrate, and combine existing and proposed programs. PLD C20-2022-003 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT COMBINING DIS. EDD C20-2023-026 LIVE MUSIC VENUE & CREATIVE SPACE BONUS PH 2 PLD C20-2024-017 PDA DENSITY BONUS DSD C20-2023-045 SITE PLAN LITE PH 2 & INFILL LOTS PLD TBD CRESTVIEW TOD HEIGHT AMENDMENT PLD N/A DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY PLD C20-2024-002 NBG REG. PLAN (SIGNAGE) WPD C20-2022-025 COLORADO RIVER PROTECTIONS DSD C20-2024-014 STR MODIFICATIONS DSD C20-2024-016 PRESERVATION BONUS UPDATE PHASE 1 PLD C20-2024-003 EAST RIVERSIDE CORRIDOR REG. PLAN UPDATE DSD C20-2024-013 ARTICLE 9 LANDSCAPING DSD C20-2024-015 TREE REQUIREMENTS PLD C20-2024-010 UNO UPDATE WPD C20-2022-025 DETENTION FOR REDEVELOPED SITES PLD C20-2024-004 ETOD OVERLAY (PH 2) PLD N/A NEW ZONING DISTRICTS STUDY HD C20-2023-037 S.M.A.R.T. HOUSING UPDATES PH 2 PLD TBD DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS PLD C20-2024-008 DOWNTOWN PARKING MODIFICATIONS PH 2 PLD C20-2024-018 DDB/DOWNTOWN AMENDMENTS PLD C20-2023-023 NOTIFICATION MODIFICATION PLD TBD NEW ZONING DISTRICTS PLD TBD HOME (FUTURE PHASES) PLD TBD CRESTVIEW TOD UPDATE PLD C20-2018-004 MIRRORED GLASS AE C20-2023-014 UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY DISTRIBUTION LINES PLD C20-2023-031 FRONT OR SIDE YARD PARKING FILING DEADLINES PLD C20-2023-032 MOBILE FOOD ESTAB. FILING DEADLINES PLD C20-2023-036 TENANT NOTIFICATION AND RELOCATION PH 2 PLD TBD SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT CODE REVISIONS TIMELINES TO BE DETERMINED DSD C20-2023-003 SUBSTANDARD LOTS TPW C20-2023-040 ELIMINATE MIN. PARKING REQUIREMENTS PH 2 PLD C20-2024-020 PRESERVATION BONUS UPDATE PHASE 2 TPW C20-2024-021 SAFETY BOLLARDS PLD C20-2024-012 NBG REG. PLAN (BONUS PROGRAM) STAFF RECOMMENDS ADDRESSING THESE ITEMS THROUGH MORE COMPREHENSIVE CODE AMENDMENTS ADDRESS BY C20-2023-045 SITE PLAN LITE PHASE 2 & INFILL LOTS: DSD C20-2021-002 AFFORDABILITY UNLOCKED SITE PLAN CHANGES ADDRESS BY NEW ZONING DISTRICTS: PLD C20-2022-018 NOXIOUS LAND USES PLD C20-2023-007 TOWN ZONING (COULD BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS) ADDRESS BY DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS: HD C20-2023-016 SINGLE FAMILY OWNERSHIP BONUS PROGRAM HD C20-2023-017 AFFORDABILTY UNLOCKED EXPANSION PLD C20-2023-042 PUBLIC SAFETY DENSITY BONUS ADDRESS BY C20-2024-010 UNO UPDATE: PLD C20-2024-005 UNO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ADDRESS BY C20-2024-018 DDB/DOWNTOWN AMENDMENTS PLD C20-2024-008 DOWNTOWN PARKING MODIFICATIONS PH 2 CHART KEY LEAD DEPARTMENT AE AUSTIN ENERGY DSD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT EDD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HD HOUSING DEPARTMENT PLD PLANNING DEPARTMENT TPW TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WPD WATERSHED …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN COMMISSION October 16, 2024, TIME: 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: August Harris, Chair Ralph E. Ishmael Jr, Vice Chair VACANT (District 5) David Carroll Liz Coufal Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson VACANT (District 6) Tania Ortega Sania Shifferd Peter Breton (District 8) CALL TO ORDER Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) VACANT (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Carl Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) VACANT (Design Commission) AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 18, 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on 2. Presentation regarding the Austin Core Transportation Plan by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department. 3. Approve the Downtown Commission’s 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Equity Based Preservation Plan. DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (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 at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792.
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 18, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, September 18, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ralph E Ishmael Jr., Vice-Chair David Carroll Carl Larosche Kimberly Levinson Sania D. Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Tania Ortega CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on August The minutes from the meeting on 08/21/2024 were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3. Staff Briefing regarding safety issues and a yearly overview of the Downtown Area Command by Craig Smith, Commander, Austin Police Department and Christopher Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Craig Smith, Commander, Austin Police Department and Christopher Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department. 2. Staff briefing regarding the Equity Based Preservation Plan’s path to adoption by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 4. Staff Briefing on the Nightlife and Entertainment Services Program by Brian Block, Nightlife and Entertainment Services Manager, Development Services Department. The presentation was made by Brian Block, Nightlife and Entertainment Services Manager, Development Services Department. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 7:03 pm without any objection.
Downtown Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm 1. January 15, 2025 2. February 19, 2025 3. March 19, 2025 4. April 16, 2025 5. May 21, 2025 6. June 18, 2025 7. July 16, 2025 8. August 20, 2025 9. September 17, 2025 10. October 15, 2025 11. November 19, 2025 12. December 17, 2025
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at the Office of the City Clerk (ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: • Laura Dixon, Mayor (Watson) • Christiana Ponder, District 1 (Harper- Madison) • Ofelia Zapata, District 2 (Fuentes) • Raquel Valdez Sanchez, District 3 • Michael Nahas, Chair, District 4 (Velasquez) (Vela) • Rodrigo Cantu, District 5 (R. Alter) • Amy Rister, District 6 (Kelly) • Amy Noel, District 7 (Pool) • Luis Osta Lugo, Vice Chair, District 8 • Aaron Gonzales, District 9 (Qadri) • Kelsey Hitchingham, District 10 (A. (Ellis) Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on September 18, 2024. Presentation and overview of Rally Austin, formerly the Austin Economic Development Corporation. Presented by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. Approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding its research on childcare regulations, potential changes to the city’s Chapter 380 agreements, and scheduling future working group meetings. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding scheduling its next working group meeting. Update from the Small Business working group regarding opportunities to support the Small Business division with marketing, community engagement, and language accessibility, as well as scheduling its next working group meeting. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kevin Koch JuanRaymon Rubio Harmony Grogan SPECIAL-CALLED AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 1113-1115 West Lynn St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demo. Applicant: Ron Thrower HR-2024-102958 – 1703 W 32nd St. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Second story addition, addition of covered back patio. Applicant: Frank Jones 2. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Sam Fahnestock, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727.
1703 W. 32nd St. Jones House Addition 1703 W. 32nd St. Austin, TX 78703 Owner: Frank Jones Designer: Jason Drews, RA jason@jdad.co 281.797.4230 Structural Engineer: TBD General Contractor : TBD 9 2 . 5 0 . 4 2 0 2 / D A D J | T E E H S R E V O C 0 . 0 A C L L P , D A D J F O Y T R E P O R P . t S d n 2 3 W 3 0 7 1 Sheet Index Sheet Name COVER SHEET ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 1+2 ROOF PLAN RCP - LEVEL 1+2 EXISTING ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS 3D REFERENCE VIEWS EXISTING + DEMO PLAN - LEVEL 1 Sheet Number A0.0 A1.0 A1.1 A1.2 A3.1 A6.0 A6.1 A6.2 A6.3 A11.1 AD1 3/A6.0 BACK PORCH 1/A6.1 4 0 . 6 A / 2 MECH. BEDROOM 1 T E S O L C BATHROOM 0 . 6 A / 1 2 . 6 A / 1 T E S O L C BEDROOM 2 CLOSET MASTER BEDROOM BEDROOM 3 MASTER BATHROOM CLOSET SHOWER SITTING ROOM GARAGE KITCHEN . F E R LIVING/DINING 2 FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 PHASE 1 DEMO - LEVEL 1 1/8" = 1'-0" 2/A6.1 FRONT PORCH 4/A6.0 Demolition Legend + Keynotes Area Not in Scope Existing Wall to Remain New Wall to Remain Existing Wall to be Demolished 1 2 3 4 5 Completely remove existing interior wall, prep adjacent walls, floors and ceilings for patching as needed Completely remove existing exterior window/door. Prep for new window/door installation, or New infill framed new exterior wall, to match adjacent existing. Completely remove existing interior door. Prep for new infill of new interior wall, match adjacent existing wall. Completely remove existing decking and framing Remove existing Elec. Meter and Connection, relocate per new plans. 5 1 2 3 1 1 3 2 . 6 A / 2 . F E R 9 2 . 5 0 . 4 2 0 2 / D A D J | 1 L E V E L - N A L P O M E D + G N T S X E I I C L L P , D A D J F O Y T R E P O R P 1 D A . t S …
VIEW OF EXISTING FRONT SOUTH OF HOUSE FROM 32nd ST. VIEW OF EXISTING FRONT SOUTH AND EAST SIDE OF HOUSE FROM FRONT YARD VIEW OF EXISTING NORTH BACK PORCH OF HOUSE FROM BACKYARD VIEW OF EXISTING BACK NORTH AND WEST SIDE OF HOUSE FROM BACK YARD 4 2 / 2 1 / 8 0 / D A D J | S O T O H P G N T S X E I I 2 . 1 1 A C L L P , D A D J F O Y T R E P O R P . t S d n 2 3 W 3 0 7 1
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Small Area Mobility Plan of the ASMP: Downtown Austin Downtown Commission - October 16, 2024 Cole Kitten, TPW, Division Manager Agenda • ACT Plan Purpose and Background • Planning Process • ACT Plan Project Recommendations • Implementation Plan • Next Steps 2 ACT Plan Purpose • The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP. • It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 • Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? • changes in transit and bicycle planning, • changes in highway improvements serving Downtown, • changes in national best practices on urban street design, and • disruptions to traditional mobility • The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 3 Background • Great Streets Master Plan, 2001 • The goal of the Great Streets program is to pursue the vision of streets for people • Downtown Access and Mobility Plan, 2002 • The emphasis of the access and mobility study was on modeling and simulating intersection traffic operations and determining existing and future levels-of- service and operational needs • Downtown Transportation Framework, 2008 • The Downtown Transportation Framework Plan builds on the Great Streets Master Plan, further developing the system of “priority streets by mode”, and developing more detailed streetscape cross sections of all of the different street types and variations • Downtown Austin Plan, 2011 • Established the vision to develop a multimodal transportation system that improves access to and mobility within Downtown 2001 2002 2008 2011 4 Background • New policy • The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) aspires to achieve a 50/50 mode share where 50% of commuters use means other than driving alone to get to work in 2039 • Transit planning • The Project Connect Long Term Vision Plan established a High-Capacity Transit System and was adopted as an element of the ASMP – an initial investment was funded in 2020 • Managing demand • Transportation Demand Management programming, parking policy, and curb management are becoming critical strategies to manage congestion • New street design • The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative shows how to reimagine the allocation of …
1. 3. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 18, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Michael Nahas (Chair), Aaron • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amy Noel, Raquel Valdez Gonzales, Amy Rister Sanchez, Christiana Ponder PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 21, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 21, 2024, were approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Rister’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, Hitchingham, Osta Lugo, and Zapata were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Stacy Schmitt, Senior Vice President of Communication & External Affairs, Opportunity Austin, in informing strengthening the local economy. Presentation provided by Stacy Schmitt, Senior Vice President of Communication & External Affairs, Opportunity Austin. the commission about her organization’s work Discussion regarding action taken at the most recent Joint Sustainability Committee meeting as it relates to the Economic Prosperity Commission. 1 Commissioner Noel presented about the most recent Joint Sustainability Committee meeting. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding prospective speakers, research on Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380, and other relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Rister. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding its research on the Colony Park redevelopment plan and other relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Noel. Update from the Small Business working group regarding the group’s research of other cities’ programs and other relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Valdez Sanchez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Speaker from Rally Austin, pending confirmation with Commissioner Valdez Sanchez. • Approve 2025 regular meeting schedule. Chair Nahas adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. without objection. 5. 6. 2
M E M O R A N D UM TO: FROM: Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee (COJC) Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director, Planning Department DATE: October 15, 2024 SUBJECT: Item #4 – North Burnet/Gateway (NBG) Reg Plan Signage on 10/16/2024 Agenda Staff is requesting to pull Item #4 – NBG Reg Plan Signage from the October 16, 2024 COJC agenda to allow time for staff to receive additional direction from Council to consider the proposed amendments. Prior amendments to signage regulations in the NBG were implemented in 2023, however, the proposed language as written will need additional Council direction. Based on this, staff recommends pulling the item from the agenda and will return with new language after direction is given. If you have any questions, please contact Jorge E. Rousselin at (512) 974-2975 or Jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov. cc: T.C. Broadnax, City Manager Veronica Briseño, Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 1
Austin Sprawl in the Country Carol Pennington Hays Residents for Land and Water Protection Impervious Cover in the Country The Hays ETJ was created in 1979 to avoid the sprawl of Austin Hays County has no impervious cover limits because they have minimum lot size of 3/4 acre over the recharge zone 500 acres currently has 0% impervious cover In my neighborhood, the largest lot is 159 acres with many lots 1 acre or larger All less than 10% impervious cover, many less than 5% All on well water from the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers All on OSSFs with no pollution to the aquifer Future Sprawl After Hays Commons What is to prevent more removal from the ETJ for high density subdivisions The Parkland is Not Developable 1. Wetland 2. Stock pond 3. Stock pond 4. Stock pond 5. Parking lot 6. Total four acres 7. Environmental features 1 2,3 1 2 3 7 4 56 4 5,6 7
There’s no reason to grant Milestone an impervious cover variance from 15% to 25% because their only option is a COA SER/MUD: • No reliable water source to achieve anything close to 467,500 gallons/day (per BSEACD)… 55K gallons/day is current largest groundwater permit • Hays County Commissioners Court already rejected Milestone’s preliminary plat on environmental grounds (plat was based on TLAP for wastewater). TLAP = No Plat Approval • Hays County also requires minimum 3/4 acre lots for any development using groundwater… not the 1/8 to 1/5 acre lots currently proposed to COA Milestone’s argument that “they can’t make money” unless the SOS Variance is granted is FALSE They previously submitted a preliminary plat to Hays County which complied with SOS Ordinance (condo- based plat). Milestone may have gotten at the prospect of a COA SER/MUD based on high density development of single-family homes over the recharge zone Milestone would have trouble finding a decent $$ buyer for the land now because their plat rejection was all over the news: If the SOS Ordinance variance doesn’t make sense for COA, then initiating the process of the SOS Ordinance variance doesn’t make sense either
Hays Commons: Wrong Development for the Wrong Location Save Barton Creek Association Brian Zabcik, advocacy director Recharge Zone for Edwards Aquifer & Barton Springs Hays Commons COA Water Quality Protection Lands
