REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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 telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding an update to the Bird-Friendly Design Resolution. Presentation by Leslie Lilly, Lily Rerecich, and Hannelore Sederholm, Austin Watershed Protection. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Vice Chair Bristol. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: Great Wave - D Permit, SP-2026-0221D Applicant: John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC Location: 3900 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas, 78728 Council District: 7 Staff: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior, Austin Development Services, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov Applicant Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet; request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee regarding upcoming meeting dates. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Brimer. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Kruger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Isabella Changsut Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Luecke were off the dais. Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Fierro were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the history of Austin Watershed Protection ordinances. Presentation by Matt Hollon, Regulatory Policy Analyst, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Matt Hollon, Regulatory Policy Analyst, Austin Watershed Protection. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion of Environmental Commission Bylaws. Discussed. Discussion of Robert’s Rules of Order, the Texas Open Meetings Act, and general commission procedures. Presentation by Commissioner Sullivan. The presentation was made by Commissioner Sullivan. Discussion of public comment process. Discussed. Discussion of the 2025-2026 goals and objectives of the Environmental Commission. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Urban Forestry Committee regarding upcoming meeting dates. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Brimer. ADJOURNMENT Chair Krueger adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. without objection. 2
Bird Friendly Design Update to Council Resolution No. 20241121-073 Austin Watershed Protection | August 5, 2026 Context ▪ Investigating Bird Window Collisions following City Council Resolution No. 20241121-073 ▪ Objectives from January 2026 Memorandum ▪ Residential Outreach Program ▪ Data Collection ▪ Green Building Policy Green Heron (credit: Jupiterimages/ Getty Images) 2 Intern Data ▪ Process ▪ Consulted Lights Out Texas Volunteer and Data Collection Protocol Coordination ▪ Systematically searched for dead or stunned birds, then photographing evidence ▪ Interns collected data during and after the close of migration season ▪ Walks occurred midday (after many bird strikes were already picked up) Poster of "Lights Out Texas Data Collection & Volunteer Protocol" (credit: Audubon Texas) Dead sparrow with ruler (credit: H. Sederholm) 3 Intern Data ▪ Results ▪ Found evidence of over 30 bird strikes in the span of six weeks ▪ Timing of data collection underscores greater number and distribution of bird strikes Spreadsheet recording the conditions, images, and locations of dead birds (credit: L. Rerecich and H. Sederholm) 4 Intern Data ▪ Process ▪ Route located in the South Central Waterfront ▪ Includes all faces of the building with windows and accessible to surveyors Map of survey route throughout the South Central Waterfront (credit: H. Sederholm) 5 Intern Data ▪ Cooperating with Building Services ▪ Meeting with building managers ▪ Creating data collection methods Digital form for collecting data on bird strikes, in Spanish Digital form for collecting data on bird strikes, in English 6 Downtown Austin Alliance Data ▪ Downtown Austin Alliance is a local nonprofit with a mission to "create, preserve and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of Downtown Austin for everyone." ▪ Conducts myriad projects, direct services, and research ▪ Regularly encounters and records bird fatalities in downtown Image of downtown Austin's skyline (credit: Wirestock/ Getty Images) 7 Downtown Austin Alliance Data ▪ They have recorded 446 collisions this year alone ▪ Indicates large impact of collisions Map of bird strike fatalities in July (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Dead white-winged dove (credit: H. Sederholm) 8 Downtown Austin Alliance Data Map of bird strike fatalities in January (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in February (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in March (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in April (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in May (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) …
GREAT WAVE "D" AND "C" PLAN SET NOTES: 1. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "C" SITE PLAN APPROVAL PENDING PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN APPROVAL. 2. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN MID SUBMITTED TO CITY OF AUSTIN ON MARCH 25, 2026 FOR EXPEDITED SITE PLAN PROCESS REVIEW. Z H E E H Z EHZ Z H E E L C Y C E R E S A E L P Water Easement Water Easement N 26°25'08" E 695.11' Water Easement Sidewalk Easement N 27°44'45" E 1,027.50' N 27°49'16" E 313.02' N 27°45'08" E 346.90' LEGEND EHZ Z H E Z H E N 6 7 ° 1 3 0 3 " W ' 2 , 3 8 4 . 5 0 ' E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z 10' P.U.E REFERENCE CONTOURS PFLUGERVILLE WEST NE FROM COA GIS Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E LINE TABLE Line Direction Length L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 S79°29'18"E S79°04'08"E 2.00 9.50 N78°10'50"W 50.00 S79°04'08"E 10.50 N79°30'53"W 177.36 S19°23'41"E 88.70 S08°03'36"W 116.40 S80°31'21"E 145.34 S24°24'25"W 194.22 S18°04'35"W 423.82 S60°36'41"W 69.92 N84°15'30"W 96.63 CURVE TABLE Curve Radius Length Chord Direction Chord Length DELTA C1 2,845.50 660.74 S 03°36'02" E 659.26 13°18'16" C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 7,180.50 720.48 S 05°57'02" W 720.18 5°44'56" 7,182.45 263.94 S 09°52'44" W 263.93 2°06'20" 7,192.00 111.58 S 11°22'32" W 111.58 0°53'20" 7,142.00 110.81 N 11°22'32" E 110.81 0°53'20" 7,152.45 263.72 N 09°52'31" E 263.71 2°06'45" 7,177.50 423.88 S 15°39'14" W 423.82 3°23'01" 1,467.41 102.78 N 82°04'29" W 102.76 4°00'47" 1,157.79 344.35 N 75°44'17" W 343.08 17°02'27" E H Z E H Z EHZ E H Z Z H E Z H E Z H E E H Z EHZ C 9 Z H E CEF F E C C E F EHZ CEF EHZ Z H E EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ L9 EHZ EHZ EHZ L10 EHZ Z Z H Q E W C CWQZ EHZ 15'30' DRAINAGE & P.U.E. WATER LINE EASEMENT EHZ QZ CW EHZ CWQZ 15' ELECTRIC EASEMENT 15' DRIANAGE AND LANDSCAPE EASEMENT EHZ EHZ L7 L 8 C7 7.5' P.U.E. 15' P.U.E. EHZ CWQZ EHZ L 1 2 C 8 EHZ EHZ L11 CWQZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ CWQZ CWQZ EHZ CWQZ CWQZ 3 2 9 . 5 5 ' …
E L C Y C E R E S A E L P A 822 820 818 816 814 812 810 PROPOSED TRUCK PARKING C HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE TRUCK DOCK EXISTING DOCK AREA 4 0 8 D 6 0 8 800 4 0 8 2 0 8 800 798 796 4 9 7 EHZ 792 PROPOSED EMERGENCY 20' WIDE FIRE LANE (LIGHT DUTY ASPHALT) 808 PROPOSED 24' WIDE HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE DRIVE 806 804 26' WIDE ARIEL APPARATUS FIRE LANE PROPOSED HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE DOCK AREA 802 800 798 E N I L T U O S R S A D E S O P O R P 796 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. "BLDG 2" PROPOSED FACILITY FFE=813.60' BUILDING 2 SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY. APPROVAL OF PERMANENT STRUCTURES, PAVING, AND APPURTENANCES ARE DEFERRED TO THE "C" PLAN. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. BLDG 2 MAIN ENTRANCE NO PARKING NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING - DROP OFF ZONE 810 4 0 8 6 0 8 POND RAW WATER HEX P MEMBRANEFILTER MEMBRANEFILTER MEMBRANEFILTER H SO P 4 2 TANK BLOWER BLOWER BLOWER BLOWER MMF MMF MMF MMF I I I I R R E E F F S S A A G G E E D D P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P SOFT WATER TANK SOFT WATER TANK FILTERED W. FILTERED W. TANK TANK P P SOFTENER SOFTENER MMF TREATED MMF TREATED W. TANK W. TANK P P P P ACTIVATED ACTIVATED CARBON CARBON ACTIVATED ACTIVATED CARBON CARBON X X E E H H R R E E T T S S C C A A 26' WIDE ARIEL APPARATUS FIRE LANE 794 802 800 798 POND 796 794 790 POND EHZ 790 EHZ PROPOSED WALLS A 790 788 786 784 786 788 Z H E Z H E 784 Z H E 782 E H Z E H Z E H Z B 152 …
LANDSCAPE NOTES 1. MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT APPLICABLE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE STATE OF TX STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS. 2. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTING THE SITE BEFORE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION IN ORDER TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE EXISTING CONDITIONS. 3. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, NEW AND PRIOR EXISTING, BEFORE BEGINNING LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION. DAMAGE TO UTILITIES SHALL BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. 4. THE LANDSCAPE PLAN IS FOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUILDINGS, GRADING, WALLS, ETC., REFER TO ARCHITECTURE, SITE, GRADING DRAWINGS, ETC. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL FULLY REVIEW PLANS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND SHALL NOTIFY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE NOTES, SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, OR SITE CONDITIONS FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 6. VERIFICATION OF TOTAL PLANT QUANTITIES AS SHOWN IN THE PLANT SCHEDULE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PLANT SCHEDULE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE BID/PROPOSAL. 7. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THAT PLANT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE AS SPECIFIED WHEN BID/PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED AND RESERVING / SECURING PLANT MATERIAL AS NECESSARY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LANDSCAPE PLAN. 31. PROPOSED TREES TO BE PLANTED A MINIMUM [20 FEET] FROM LIGHT POLES AS MEASURED FROM TRUNK OF THE TREE TO THE POLE. 32. PROPOSED TREES TO BE PLANTED A MINIMUM [10 FEET] FROM FIRE HYDRANTS AS MEASURED FROM TRUNK OF THE TREE TO THE HYDRANT. 33. CONTRACTOR SHALL LAY OUT ON THE GROUND SHRUBS, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, AND GROUNDCOVERS FOR APPROVAL BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL ANTICIPATE THAT SOME REARRANGEMENT OF MATERIAL WILL OCCUR. 34. SEE LANDSCAPE DETAILS FOR TREE STAKING REQUIREMENTS. 35. ALL TREE PLANTINGS SHALL BE MULCHED TO A DEPTH OF [3 INCHES] AND WITH A MINIMUM [3 FOOT] RADIUS FROM BASE OF TREE OR TO DRIPLINE. MULCH SHALL NOT COVER THE ROOT FLARE. 36. MULCH SHALL BE ORGANIC, FREE OF TRASH, AND MAINTAINED WEED FREE. MULCH SHALL BE APPLIED IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETION OF PLANTING OPERATIONS. 37. EXCAVATE EDGES OF ALL PLANTING BEDS TO 2 INCH DEPTH TO FORM A NEAT AND CRISP DEFINITION. 38. CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLY AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM, COMPLETE AND INSTALLED. SYSTEM TO INCLUDE VALVES, PIPE, HEADS, FITTINGS, CONTROLLER, AND BACKFLOW PREVENTOR, AND PROVIDE 100% COVERAGE OF SOD, SEED, AND PLANTING BEDS. SEE IRRIGATION DRAWINGS. 39. PLANT MATERIALS …
L1.12 L1.10 L1.11 L1.01 L1.02 L1.03 L1.06 L1.05 L1.04 L1.07 L1.08 L1.09 CONTEXT MAP SCALE: 1"= 500' LEGEND xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO REMAIN xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO BE REMOVED xxxxx TREE TO REMAIN BUT DOES NOT MEET PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS TREE PROTECTION FENCE REF. DETAIL 01/L1.00 NOTES 1. THERE ARE NO HERITAGE TREES WITH IMPROVEMENT AREA 2. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES (CEFS) AND ASSOCIATED SETBACKS MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE NATURAL VEGETATIVE COVER MUST BE RETAINED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE, CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS IDENTIFIED IN THIS SITE PLAN; AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL OF ANY FORM IS PROHIBITED." REFERENCE: LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(A) OR 30-5-121(C)(2)(A) MATCHLINE L1.06 MATCHLINE L1.05 TREE PROTECTION FENCING, TYP. GRAPHIC SCALE 30 15 0 60 1 inch = 30 ft. LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION DIRT TRAIL TO BE DEMOLISHED REGULTED TREE TO REMAIN CEF 794 CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF 792 CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF 796 CEF CEF M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 8 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 9 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 7 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 8 . CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ 790 EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ REGULATED TREE TO REMAIN EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ REGULTED TREE TO REMAIN EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ CEF CEF EHZ EF C EHZ F E C EHZ F E C EHZ EHZ F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. 4400 State Highway 121, Suite 800 Lewisville, Texas 75056 phone 972. 436. 9712 fax 972. 436. 9715 TBPE: F-19762 TBPELS: F-10194440 TBAE: BR3185 www.mcadamsco.com GRAY AES, PSC 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 474-8666 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 281-5000 Food & Beverage …
E H Z Drainage Easement Electric Easement E H Z E H Z E H Z Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E EHZ Water Easement Z H E EHZ EHZ Water Easement Water Easement Sidewalk Easement Wastewater Easement 15' Gas Easement Water Easement LX.12 M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M LX.10 M M M M LX.11 M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M LX.01 LX.02 LX.03 LX.06 EHZ LX.05 E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z LX.04 CEF EHZ EHZ CEF EHZ CEF CEF CEF EHZ CEF EHZ CEF EHZ EHZ LX.07 E H Z EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ CEF LX.08 CEF EHZ F E C EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ LX.09 EHZ CWQZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ (1,928 sf) HENP 2 EHZ CWQZ CEF CEF CEF CEF Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E F E C F E C EHZ CEF EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ CEF CEF CEF CEF C E F C E F EHZ EHZ EHZ E H Z EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ F E C EHZ EHZ EHZ 10' P.U.E EHZ Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z Z H E Z H E Z H E Z …
MATCHLINE L5.12 MATCHLINE L5.11 LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M . 0 1 5 L E N I L H C T A M . 1 1 5 L E N I L H C T A M M M M M M M M M M M SHADE TREE FOR MITIGATION, TYP. M M M M M M M M M M M LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION M M M M M REFER TO C SET FOR ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND FINAL TREE LOCATION. M M M M M M M M 820 M 818 M M 816 M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 834 M M M 832 M M M M M M M M 830 M M M M 828 M M M M M M M M M 836 M M M 838 M M M M M M M EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN. TYP. M M M M M M 822 M M M M M M 826 M M M M M M M M 824 M M M M M M M M M M M M SHADE TREE FOR MITIGATION, TYP. M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 842 840 M M M M M M GRAPHIC SCALE 30 15 0 60 1 inch = 30 ft. Water Easement Water Easement Water Easement Sidewalk Easement Water Easement L5.12 L5.10 L5.11 L5.01 L5.02 L5.03 L5.06 L5.05 L5.04 L5.07 L5.08 L5.09 CWQZ (1,928 sf) HENP 2 CWQZ M M M M M CONTEXT MAP SCALE: 1"= 500' PLANT SCHEDULE SHRUB AREAS SYMBOL CODE BOTANICAL / COMMON NAME HENP 1 HERBACEOUS NATIVE PLANTING 1 - MOISTURE TOLERANT M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M HENP 2 HERBACEOUS NATIVE PLANTING 2 - UPLAND SHADE HENP 3 HERBACEOUS NATIVE PLANTING 3 - UPLAND SUN GROUND COVERS CYDS CYNODON DACTYLON 'TIFTUF' BERMUDA 'TIFTUF' MITIGATION TREE M TREES EX.TR. xxxxx EXISTING TREES EXISTING TREES ORNAMENTAL TREE …
July 20, 2026 Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 3900 W. Howard Lane – Environmental Variance Request for the 170.178-acre property located at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728, comprised of TCAD ID 0267110101 (the "Property") Dear Ms. Johnson: The following request is on behalf of Otsuka ICU Medical LLC ("Owner") for approval of an environmental variance in connection with the proposed Great Wave development (“D” permit (2025170-D)) at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728 ("Project"). The Project proposes a new manufacturing facility for ICU Medical which will be permitted under the “C” permit (2025170-C). A variance of the following code sections is requested under the “D” permit: • • Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-341 (Cut Requirements): o Allow cut greater than 4’, up to 20’ of cut. Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-342 (Fill Requirements): o Allow fill greater than 4’, up to 20’ of fill. An existing medical facility building occupies the southern portion of the site. The proposed structure, located on the northern portion of the property, is constrained by the existing development and its established grades. Additionally, the natural topography of the site has significant variation, with the highest elevation located at the northwest corner. To accommodate the intended use of the structure, a single finished floor elevation with level docking and loading areas is required. The large, level footprint of the building results in cut at the northern end of the structure and fill at the southern end of the structure, both exceeding code requirements for a finished floor elevation of 813.60 NAVD88. While the proposed grading will transition to the existing grades at the limits of construction, the existing medical facility has a finished floor of 806.40 +/- NAVD88. The difference in finished floor elevations is due to the natural topography of the site and the presence of shallow bedrock at the northern portion of the site. To limit the disturbance of the site, the following mitigation measures are proposed: retaining walls along the McNeil Merriltown Road frontage, 2.79 acres of native restoration planting and 676 proposed trees. All required tree mitigation is met, and the landscaping exceeds code requirements (total stabilized, vegetated area of approximately 13.58 acres). Please see included plan sheets for additional detailed information. 2705 Bee Caves Road Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 5, 2026 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Great Wave - D Permit NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: SP-2026-0221D John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC LOCATION: 3900 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas, 78728 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior Austin Development Services, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance requests are as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: recommends Staff determined the findings of fact to have been met. these variances with conditions, having 1. Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. 2. 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings as shown in the landscape plan. 3. Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond area of the site. 4. Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff.
Great Wave 3900 West Howard Lane SP-2026-0221D Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Austin Development Services | 08/05/2026 Property Data • Located within the City of Austin Zoning Jurisdiction (Zoned LI-PDA) • Walnut Creek Watershed, classified as Suburban; Desired Development Zone • Located over the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • 170.18 acre site with 36 acres of Critical Water Quality Zone along the eastern boundary of site adjacent to Mopac ROW. • Critical Environmental Features – Wetlands within tributary along eastern boundary of site (approximately 6 acres in total size) • Council District 7 2 Location Site Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 3 Location 4 Existing Conditions Existing Impervious Cover: 33.85 acres (20% of Gross Site Area) 5 Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) 6 Existing Topography 7 Site photos 8 Site Constraints • The site has a grade change from 790 feet to 830 feet elevation over a distance of approximately 1,600 linear feet across the limits of construction. • Cut and fill over 4 feet are required to provide a level finished floor elevation for the approximately 425,000 square foot building and associated drive aisles and loading zones. 9 Proposed Site Plan Limits of Construction: • 39 acres New Building Coverage: • 425,000 square feet Total Impervious Cover: • 34% Gross Site Area 10 Variance Request The applicant has requested variances to: 1. LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet; and 2. LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. 11 Cut/Fill Exhibit – Mass Grading (“D” site plan) 12 Cut Exhibit – Final Buildout (“C” site plan) 13 Variance Recommendation Staff recommends the variances, with conditions, having determined that the findings of fact per LDC 25-8-41 have been met. 14 Variance Conditions Staff recommends the following variance conditions: 1. Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund 2. 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings 3. Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond areas of the site 4. Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff. 15 Thank you Next …
Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Great Wave, SP-2026-0221D Ordinance Standard: Current code Variance Request: Request to vary from Land Development Code 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. Other owners with similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development have received variances for cut and fill in order to construct very large industrial buildings for warehouse and manufacturing uses. 2. The variance: a. is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. Yes. The requested cut variance is necessary due to the operational requirements of the manufacturing facility proposed at the site, which will require a level floor for the various stages of a complex assembly line for advanced manufacturing. The scale of the project is in line with the supply demands for medical IV bag production and the building is sited on the portion of the site easily accessible to existing drive aisles and on slopes less than 15% in grade. In addition, the applicant will provide full tree mitigation on site and riparian zone restoration as conditions of the variance approvals. b. is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; and Yes. The cut proposed will be evenly split between each side of the building, allowing a balance of cut and fill across the site. The approximately 425,000 square foot building will extend 960 feet end to end across the site, which encompasses a large grade change of around 40 feet of elevation rise over that distance. c. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences; and Yes. The proposed site plan will have robust erosion controls during construction to prevent erosion by utilizing large, rough-cut sedimentation basins to collect runoff and prevent sediment laden water from entering the adjacent tributary on the site. 3. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women 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 telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Lauren Adams Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Alicia Ramirez Shaimaa Zayan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Tasha Billet Becky Bullard Diana Melendez Rabia Shaik 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 Commission for Women regular meeting on June 3, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Human Rights Impact report. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding GenATX, Mayor Kirk Watson’s movement to make Austin the best place in America to be a kid. Presentation by Jasmine Stoughton, Policy Advisor in the Office of Mayor Watson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Approve two nominations of members of the Commission For Women to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Approve a recommendation to Council Opposing Proposed $5.1 Million Cut to Social Service Contracts in the City of Austin FY27 Budget and Highlighting Equity Impacts. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for Communities In Schools. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for SAFE Alliance. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at …
Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:13 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Becky Bullard Alicia Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Tasha Billet Angela Harris PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Regular Meeting on May 6, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on May 6, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Ramirez’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Bissereth, Shaik, Melendez, and Zayan were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Maternal Infant Outreach Program. Presented by Cynthia Washington, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, Demetra Tennison, Community Health Worker, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Cynthia Washington, Public Health Program Coordinator, and Demetra Tennison, Community Health Worker, Austin Public Health. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation by SAFE Alliance regarding funding impacts on services for women and girls in Austin. Presented by Pierre Berastain, Chief Executive Officer, SAFE Alliance, and Wendie Abramson, Chief Quality Officer, SAFE Alliance. The presentation was made by Pierre Berastain, Chief Executive Officer and Wendie Abramson, Chief Quality Officer, SAFE Alliance. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding SAFE Alliance funding. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Communities In Schools funding. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by St. David’s Foundation regarding funding opportunity: Catalyzing Community- Led Change. Presented by Abena Asante, Senior Program Officer, St. David’s Foundation. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None discussed due to lack of quorum. Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 1:39 p.m. without objection. 2
Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion What is a Human Rights Framework? A huma n right s fra me work e va lua t e s gove rnme nt pe rforma nc e t hrough t he le ns of residents’ rights, dignity, a nd equitable access to services. Ra t he r t ha n a s king whe t he r progra ms e xis t , it a s ks whe t he r pe ople 's right s a re be ing fulfille d a nd whe re barriers re ma in. Why is it necessary and how does it support the City? Policies and services can exist without reaching those who need them most. A human rights framework helps identify gaps, improve accountability, and ensure that city decisions advance dignity, equity, and access for all residents. 2 Co-Created Impact Review The City engaged He ne kom Group, a huma n right s c ons ult ing firm, t o c onduc t a n inde pe nde nt Huma n Right s Impa c t Re vie w. The re vie w inc lude d re s e a rc h a c ros s 160+ sources , e nga ge me nt wit h more t ha n 300 stakeholders , a nd a c ommunit y works hop wit h 120 participants priorit ize huma n right s ris ks a nd t o ide nt ify a nd opport unit ie s a c ros s 12 ke y is s ue a re a s . The re s ult ing re c omme nda t ions we re c o- c re a t e d, re fle c t ing c ommunit y input a nd be s t pra c t ic e from int e rna t iona l huma n right s s t a nda rds . 3 City of Austin - Human Rights Framework "Design and implement a Human Rights framework for assessing existing City services and programs to improve accessibility and responsiveness for residents' needs." 160+ 300+ Sources and commissions reviewed Stakeholders identified and engaged 120 Registered workshop attendees 92 Issues identified 69 Propos e d mit iga t ion for s a lie nc e s 4 Steps to Conduct a Human Rights Impact Review Issue Identification → Mitigation Identification …
Mayor s Committee for People with Disabilities Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion Women’s Commission Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 12:00 PM (City Hall) What is a Human Rights Framework? A huma n right s fra me work e va lua t e s gove rnme nt pe rforma nc e t hrough t he le ns of residents’ rights, dignity, a nd equitable access to services. Ra t he r t ha n a s king whe t he r progra ms e xis t , it a s ks whe t he r pe ople 's right s a re be ing fulfille d a nd whe re barriers re ma in. Why is it necessary and how does it support the City? Policies and services can exist without reaching those who need them most. A human rights framework helps identify gaps, improve accountability, and ensure that city decisions advance dignity, equity, and access for all residents. 2 Co-Created Impact Review The City engaged He ne kom Group, a huma n right s c ons ult ing firm, t o c onduc t a n inde pe nde nt Huma n Right s Impa c t Re vie w. The re vie w inc lude d re s e a rc h a c ros s 160+ sources , e nga ge me nt wit h more t ha n 300 stakeholders , a nd a c ommunit y works hop wit h 120 participants priorit ize huma n right s ris ks a nd t o ide nt ify a nd opport unit ie s a c ros s 12 ke y is s ue a re a s . The re s ult ing re c omme nda t ions we re c o- c re a t e d, re fle c t ing c ommunit y input a nd be s t pra c t ic e from int e rna t iona l huma n right s s t a nda rds . 3 City of Austin - Human Rights Framework "Design and implement a Human Rights framework for assessing existing City services and programs to improve accessibility and responsiveness for residents' needs." 160+ 300+ Sources and commissions reviewed Stakeholders identified and engaged 120 Registered workshop attendees 92 Issues identified 69 Propos e d mit iga t ion for s a lie …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission For Women Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX] Opposing Proposed $5.1 Million Cut to Social Service Contracts in the City of Austin FY27 Budget and Highlighting Equity Impacts WHEREAS, the City Manager’s FY27 proposed budget includes at least a $5.1 million reduction to social service contracts in FY27, with a deeper $8.8 million in cuts anticipated in FY28, according to the City of Austin staff memorandum dated July 2, 2026 (“Social Services Contracts Analysis, Resolution No. 20260226-056”); and WHEREAS, proposed reductions potentially include up to 38% in transportation services, 35% in basic needs, 35% in legal services, 34% in family services, 32% in workforce development, 32% in HIV services, and 100% elimination of community planning and neighborhood capacity building, alongside ~10% reductions in behavioral health, health equity, and certain homelessness services; and WHEREAS, demand for these services remains high: for example, in FY26, City of Austin nonprofit partners served more than 40,000 households with eviction prevention and housing stability support, provided over 2.5 million meals through food access programs, delivered legal aid to more than 8,000 low-income residents, and supported thousands of older adults with transportation and eldercare; and WHEREAS, Austin-area nonprofits are already absorbing more than $42 million in federal cuts and freezes across 82 Central Texas organizations, which forcing service number reductions, staff layoffs, and program closures; while philanthropic funding has also declined, with several major funders reducing grants or shifting priorities, leaving nonprofits with fewer resources to offset public cuts; and WHEREAS, the proposed reductions will disproportionately harm marginalized residents: • African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQ residents, who rely on culturally responsive health and social services; • Women, children, families experiencing poverty, food insecurity, and domestic violence, and who depend on family services, legal aid, and housing stability programs; • Residents of the Eastern Crescent, where community-based services help address longstanding disparities in health, transportation and economic opportunity; • Older adults in suburban districts, who depend on transportation, nutrition, eldercare support services, and health equity programs to remain healthy, independent and avoid isolation; . • People with disabilities, who require accessible community services and supports to fully participate in community life; and WHEREAS, budget reductions of this magnitude would leave thousands of Austinites without access to basic needs, increase downstream costs to shelters, emergency healthcare, and law enforcement, and undermine the City’s adopted equity goals; and WHEREAS, Austin's community nonprofit organizations serve as …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission For Women Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX]: Recommendation to the Austin City Council for the allocation of funding to Communities In Schools of Central Texas to support programs enhancing the academic and personal success of young girls in the Austin Independent School District. WHEREAS, the City of Austin Commission for Women is tasked with advising the City Council on issues affecting the economic security, health, and well-being of women and girls in our community; and WHEREAS, research, including the recently released Harvard Impact Study, demonstrates that personalized, integrated student supports lead to stronger academic outcomes, higher lifetime earnings, and increased local tax contributions; and WHEREAS, young girls in Central Texas, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds, face unique barriers to education including lack of access to mental health services, basic needs, and mentorship; and WHEREAS, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Central Texas provides a proven “ecosystem of support” by placing dedicated program managers directly on campuses to provide case management, crisis intervention, and academic guidance; and WHEREAS, the support provided by CIS has been shown to empower young girls by improving attendance, graduation rates, and self-efficacy, thereby reducing their long-term involvement with public assistance systems; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to a Racial Equity Plan that seeks to eliminate disparities in outcomes for all residents, with education being a primary driver of such equity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission recommends the Austin City Council allocate funding—specifically as part of the Social Services budget—to Communities In Schools of Central Texas to sustain and expand its campus-based services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding be prioritized for Communities In Schools of Central Texas ensuring they have the mental health and academic resources necessary to achieve economic independence and long-term success. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: Seconded By: . For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission For Women Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX]: Funding for SAFE Alliance Eloise House and Shelters Date of Approval: Recommendation: The City of Austin Commission for Women urges City Council to provide emergency funding to keep the forensic exam program running at Eloise House and to right-size funding for SAFE shelters (increasing the current grant by $200,000). Rationale: Eloise House provides 95% of forensic exams in Travis County, a critical service for survivors and public safety, and is slated to close June 8th due to funding cuts. The trauma-informed care SAFE provides is nationally and internationally recognized. Quickly kicking these services to the overstrained Emergency Rooms with unspecialized staff and 5 or 10 hour wait times is not an appropriate substitute and will undoubtedly lead to less reporting, on top of the underreporting we know happens in sexual assault cases. Austin does not have enough shelter beds and SAFE is currently expanding services to assist with this gap. The community shelters that will close in October without increased funding support currently house about 88 children and 35 adults, all of whom are in imminent threat of serious harm, including murder. Closing the existing community shelters will leave these children and adults with nowhere to go. Survivors also have a statutory right to victim advocates. No one else provides them at the scale that SAFE currently does. Reduced funding for SAFE’s programs will result in higher crisis costs across public systems: emergency rooms, courts and jails, law enforcement, child welfare, homelessness systems, schools, crisis mental health. SAFE estimates that every dollar invested prevents $4 in downstream costs. The most fiscally responsible AND humane course of action is to invest in safety, survivor support, and homicide prevention by renewing and right-sizing the City’s financial support of SAFE programs. Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: __________________________________
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026, AT 6 P.M. 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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, July 21, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2026-0035 - NBR 620 Commercial Project; District 6 15212 North FM 620 Road, Lake Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: NBR 620 Holdings LLC (Bharath Pissay) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: DR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1 3127 East Howard Lane, Harris Branch Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Peter Pham W/LO to GR Request: Staff recommends GR-CO Staff Rec.: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning C14-2026-0049 - 7217 McNeil Dr. Zoning Change; District 6 4. Rezoning: Location: 7217 McNeil Drive, Rattan Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: McNeil Road A Services Established Under LWR Management LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Rother Company, the General Partner (Kyle Rother) Civilitude LLC (Laith Mahmoud) SF-3 to CS Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 5. Rezoning: Location: …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0035 - NBR 620 Commercial Project DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: DR TO: GR ADDRESS: 15212 North FM 620 Road SITE AREA: 1.90 acres (82,764 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: NBR 620 Holdings LLC (Bharath Pissay) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 14-2026-0035 - NBR 620 Commercial Project; District 61 of 13 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 1.90 acre parcel of land that fronts onto North FM 620 Road. It currently contains a personal services use (Lugo’s Mane Tamers) and a plant nursery (Round Rock Landscape Supplies). The lot to the east is zoned MF-3 and is developed with an apartment complex (The Avery). The tract to the north is located in the county and the lot to the west is zoned MF-4. This combined area is currently being developed with another multifamily use (The Wyatt). To the south, there is right of way area for North F.M. 620 and undeveloped land zoned PUD. In this rezoning request, the applicant is asking for GR zoning to bring the existing commercial uses into conformance with use regulations in the City of Austin Land Development Code. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning for this property as it is located on and takes access to a major traffic way, North FM 620 Road. The proposed zoning will allow for office, civic and commercial uses that will provide services to the residential developments to the north, east and west. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. The proposed change meets the purpose statement set forth in the Land Development Code. The property is fronts on and takes access to a highway, North FM 620/SH 45 Road. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The proposed GR zoning will permit the applicant to bring the existing commercial uses on the property into conformance with land use regulations in the City of Austin Land Development …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Nick G Sirwaitis, Sherri Gobel, Jim; Sherry Graham; LandUseLiaison Re: Howard Plaza - C14-2026-0046 and SP-2025-0311C - Adjacent Property Owner Friday, July 31, 2026 11:30:21 AM image001.png External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Sheri, Thanks for the clarification. Yes, September 15, 2026 works for me for the new date. The ultimate goal is till to allow time for the applicant, staff, and interested adjacent home owners to discuss conditional overlay and restrictive covenant terms along the lines set out in my memorandum. If discussions are productive but not complete by September 15, I understand the Commission may consider a further postponement at that hearing within a new 60-day window? Best regards, Nicholas Graham 12604 Hallstatt Drive, Manor, TX 78653 On Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:19 AM Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Nicholas, Please be aware that you can only request a postponement up to 60 days. The October 6, 2026 date would exceed the requirement in the Code that states that time limit for the postponement or continuation of a public hearing on the record without renotification. Therefore, will you be amending your request for a postponement to the September 15, 2026 date? Thank you, Sherri Sirwaitis Planner Principal, Current Planning Division Austin Planning 512-974-3057 sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov 03 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 11 of 4 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Nick G <> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2026 10:36 AM To: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Cc: Gobel, Jim <Jim.Gobel@austintexas.gov>; Sherry Graham <>; LandUseLiaison <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Howard Plaza - C14-2026-0046 and SP-2025-0311C - Adjacent Property Owner External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Ms. Sirwaitis, Thank you for confirming that my memorandum will be included as backup for the Commission, and for the clarification regarding the Religious Assembly use. On postponement: yes, as an adjoining property owner I am formally requesting a neighborhood postponement of Case C14-2026-0046 at the August 4, 2026 Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. Per the Commission's posted meeting schedule, I request postponement to the October 6, 2026 meeting. Please confirm if that's acceptable. The purpose of the postponement is to allow time for the applicant, staff, and interested adjacent home owners to discuss conditional overlay and restrictive covenant terms along the lines set out in my memorandum (Appendix A). On Religious Assembly: I …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0046 (Howard Plaza) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3127 East Howard Lane ZONING FROM: W/LO SITE AREA: 8.37 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Peter Pham TO: GR CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services and Service Station ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 11 of 16 C14-2026-0046 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is an undeveloped 8.37 acre tract that fronts onto East Howard Lane. This lot was annexed by the City of Austin on December 31, 2007 (Case C7a-07-024) and received W/LO zoning in 2017 through case C14-2016-0119 (please see Area Case Histories below). The property owner has a site plan – case SP-2023-0053C - that is approved to permit four 15,000 sq. ft. buildings and a 7,200 pavilion on the site. Therefore, the applicant is requesting GR zoning to allow for office (professional office), religious assembly, indoor entertainment (wedding venue) and an indoor sports and recreation use (pickleball courts) within these structures on the property. The staff is recommending GR-CO, Community Commercial-Combining District, zoning for this site. The proposed GR-CO zoning will allow for office, civic and commercial uses on a tract of land that fronts onto an arterial roadway, East Howard Lane. The zoning will provide a transition across Howard Lane, to the planned residential uses to the north in the Cantarra Residential Neighborhood and to the east to the Mixed Residential Area in the Pioneer Crossing PUD. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. 2. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. The GR-CO zoning would allow for reasonable use of the site because it will permit the applicant to develop a mixture of office, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0049 (7217 McNeil Dr. Zoning Change) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 7217 McNeil Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3 SITE AREA: 0.33 acres TO: CS PROPERTY OWNER: McNeil Road A Services Established Under LWR Management LLC Rother Company, the General Partner (Kyle Rother) APPLICANT/AGENT: Civilitude LLC (Laith Mahmoud) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS, General Commercial Services District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 04 C14-2026-0049 - 7217 McNeil Dr. Zoning Change; District 61 of 13 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 0.33 acre site that is currently developed with a single-family residence fronting McNeil Drive. The lots to the east contain an office/warehouse zoned CS and a construction sales and services use zoned CS-CO. To the west, there is a restaurant use (Taqueria Jessica) and an outdoor food trailer court with surface parking and auxiliary warehouse structures, zoned CS-1-CO and CS-CO. Across McNeil Drive to the north, there is a one-story office/warehouse park (McNeil Corporate Office Park) zoned LI-CO. To the south, there is a warehouse with outdoor storage that is part of a construction sales and services business that fronts McNeil Drive zoned CS-CO. In this case, the applicant is requesting CS zoning to utilize the existing structure for a professional office. The property meets the intent of the CS base district as it is located within a commercial area fronting a level 4/arterial roadway. The proposed zoning is consistent with existing zoning as the lots adjacent this site to the north, south, east and west are zoned LI-CO, CS, CS-1-CO and CS-CO respectively and contain commercial and light industrial uses. The proposed zoning will permit the applicant to utilize the property for office, civic and commercial uses that are consistent with surrounding land use patterns in this area. The site under consideration is within the designated ‘183 & McNeil Neighborhood Center’, as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. There are public transportation options in this area as there are sidewalks and a bike lane along McNeil Drive and there is a Capital Metro bus stop within 0.25 miles at the intersection of McNeil Drive and Research Boulevard. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0043 – 4201 Westbank Retail DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 4201 Westbank Drive ZONING FROM: SF-2 TO: LR SITE AREA: 0.9526 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Juliet Five Family Holdings, LLC AGENT: McLean and Howard, LLP (Laci Ehlers) CASE MANAGER: Reese McMichael (512-974-7633, reese.mcmichael@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 0.9526 acres located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Westbank Drive and Camp Craft Road. Situated on the site is a one-story, multi-tenant commercial building that houses a furniture store, restaurant, animal clinic, pharmacy, and dry cleaners. Furthermore, this property features a surface parking lot with over 50 parking spaces, including several handicap-accessible spaces. Vehicle access is taken from both Westbank Drive and Camp Craft Road. The current zoning district of this property is Single Family Residence Standard Lot (SF-2). Adjacent land uses consists of single family residences to the east (SF-2), offices to the south 05 C14-2026-0043 - 4201 Westbank Retail; District 81 of 9 C14-2025-0002 Page 2 and west (LO), and Westlake High School to the north. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). As for the transportation context of the larger vicinity surrounding this property, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) identifies Camp Craft Road as a level 1, while Westbank Drive does not have an ASMP designation because it falls within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Westlake Hills rather than that of the City of Austin. Finally, the Capital of Texas Highway is 0.1 miles west of this property. The applicant is requesting neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning in order to bring their property into conformance with the City of Austin’s land use regulations. Currently, there is no proposed construction or demolition to augment the existing building, nor site. Staff is recommending neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning because it would conform the commercial use of this property with it’s zoning. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The Neighborhood Commercial (LR) district is the designation for a commercial use that provides business service and office facilities for the residents of a neighborhood. Site development regulations and performance standards applicable …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning July 30, 2026 C14-2025-0064 – Circle C Tract 110 Neighborhood and Staff Postponement Request Since the Zoning and Platting Commission's recommendation of this item, the applicant has amended the rezoning request. Therefore, the case will return to the Zoning and Platting Commission for consideration of the amended request. The neighborhood has requested a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case from the August 4, 2026, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to the August 18, 2026, hearing. Staff also requests a postponement of this item to August 18, 2026. Attachments: Amended Zoning Map Postponement request 06 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 4 06 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 82 of 4 From: Amanda Swor Sent: Monday, July 27, 2026 10:28 AM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Kate Kniejski Subject: Re: Case C14-2025-0064, Tract 110 Circle C Follow-up (Circle C Tract 110) External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Nancy, We are not in agreement to a postponement request to September 15th. This is a revisit for a very small change in acreage; the merits of the case have not changed. We would agree to a postponement to August 18th. We will not agree to a postponement that impacts the City Council date that was agreed to by both parties. Amanda W Swor, Director of Entitlements & Policy Drenner Group, PC | 2705 Bee Cave Road | Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78746 512-807-2904 direct |www.drennergroup.com 06 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 83 of 4 From: Lisa Lyons Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:27 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Ellis, Paige <Paige.Ellis@austintexas.gov>; Scruggs, Ed <Ed.Scruggs@austintexas.gov>; Terrazas, Lauren <Lauren.Terrazas@austintexas.gov>; Tammy Boehman; Fares Bagh; Kristen Devick; Anna Elisa Baker Subject: Re: Case C14-2025-0064, Tract 110 Circle C Follow-up (Circle C Tract 110) External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Nancy, As a resident of Circle C, I’m formally requesting a postponement of the ZAP public hearing scheduled for August 4, 2026. The Circle C community only recently learned that Stratus amended its application with regard to the access point at Dahlgreen Lane. The basis for my request is that the notices have not been received by the impacted residents, signage announcing the hearing has not been posted, and the Circle C HOA has not had a chance to communicate …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2021-0059C.SH(XT2) ZAP HEARING DATE:Aug 04, 2026 PROJECT NAME: The Grove at Shoal Creek Lot 11 ADDRESS OF SITE: 4520 Lacey Cup Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 WATERSHED: Shoal Creek JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: Steve Walkup, Grove Residential Dev, Inc 11601 Century Oaks Terrace Austin, Tx 78758 (512) 421-4588 BGE, Inc 1701 Directors Blvd Suite 1000 Austin, TX 78744 (512) 879-0400 CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo (512) 978-4556 chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a (3) year extension to previously approved site plan. The construction of a residential condominium development that includes 150 residential units on a 1.95 acre site with associated parking, driveways, storm sewers, rain gardens, and water quality and utility improvements for a total of 51,625 square feet of impervious cover (60.8%). In addition to the existing impervious cover from previous Grove applications (33.71 acres), the cumulative impervious cover across entire Grove development (75.76 acres) is now 57.3%. The project is located within the Shoal Creek watershed and is subject to all watershed protection regulations as set forth in Chapter 25 of the City of Austin Code of Ordinances. This project is located within the City’s Full-Purpose jurisdiction. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three (3) years, from May 11, 2026 to May 11, 2029 based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C). The applicant has included a justification letter explaining details of this site (see attached). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new (a) application for site plan approval; 07 SP-2021-0059C.SH(XT2) - The Grove at Shoal Creek Lot 11; District 101 of 7 SP-2021-0059C.SH(XT2) The Grove at Shoal Creek Lot 11 (b) the applicant filed the original application …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Urban Transportation Commission Regular meeting on 7/7/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Ground Transportation Services Overview. Presentation by Jacob Culberson, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. I35 Small Area Mobility Plan Overview. Presentation by Brianna Frey, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Urban Transportation Commission Bylaw Amendment Status Update. Presentation by Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair, Urban Transportation Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding the development of a Public Access Easement (PAE) policy for new developments. COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the July 22, 2026, meeting. 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 21, 2026, meeting. 8. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, meeting. 9. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the July 9, 2026, meeting. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20260804-005: Development of a Public Access Easement Policy for New Developments. WHEREAS, Imagine Austin calls for investment in compact and connected development, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and greater use of that infrastructure through alternative forms of transportation; WHEREAS, Indicator #83 in Imagine Austin measures intersection density, noting that Imagine Austin calls for new “development that is more walkable and less dependent upon automobile travel,” and that “research shows that intersection density has the most influence on walkability and vehicle miles traveled;” WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Roadway System Policy 5 calls on the city to “Optimize the use of space in constrained right of way for all travel modes while planning for the ultimate capacity needs of all users,” including through considering public access easements; WHEREAS, the 2023 Urban Trails Plan suggests finding shared use corridors such as “active railroad corridors, transit lines, or utility corridors where there may be opportunities to add urban trails,” as a way to utilize more corridors for multiple purposes; WHEREAS, the 2023 Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets plan calls for creating incentives for creating additional connections using public access easements as part of Implementation Strategy 2o to “provide safe, comfortable, and accessible pedestrian passage along and across every public street;” WHEREAS, in larger developments, Public Access Easements can provide pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized mobility users with access to the legal right to use sidewalks, paths, and trails on private property that improve connectivity around new developments; WHEREAS, in Recommendation No. 20260616-06, the Zoning and Platting Commission called upon the City Council to develop a policy framework for Public Access Easements, finding that “requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements (PAEs)— particularly when co-located within Joint Use Access Easements (JUAEs)—can provide significant public benefit while minimizing impacts to development feasibility;” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) supports Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-06 and recommends the City Council adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a policy framework for requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements in new mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family developments; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that the City Council also consider how Public Access Easements can be better incorporated into the Right-of-way vacation process, including by better empowering staff to require Public Access Easements as a condition of the right-of-way vacation when doing so …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Schumacher called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nathan Fernandes (District 2) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad (District 7) Justin Jacobson (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 6/2/2026. The minutes of the 6/2/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Buffo, on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioner Somers off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Special Events Overview. The commission received a presentation from Maria Alonso, Program Manager, Austin Center for Events and Annette Martinez, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the Right of Way Vacation for 2026-071422 LM – 305 Edwin Lane. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Somers, the Right of Way Vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, Commissioner Chen abstaining. 4. Approve the Right of Way Vacation for 2026-071407 LM – 8700 Hergotz Lane. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, the Right of Way Vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, Commissioner Chen abstaining. 5. Establish a Working Group for a recommendation regarding amendments to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. On a motion from Commissioner Somers and a second from Commissioner Schumacher, a working group was established consisting of Commissioners Schumacher, Kavelman, Fernandes, Buffo and Somers and was approved by a 9-0 vote. 6. Discussion and adoption of the Urban Transportation Commission Annual Report. Amendment 1: On a motion from Commissioner Somers and a second from Commissioner Chen, the amendment was approved with a 9-0 vote. Amendment 2: On a motion from Commissioner and a second from Commissioner Schumacher Somers, the amendment was approved with a …
Small Area Mobility Plan: I-35 Central UTC Update August 4, 2026 Agenda 1. What is a Small Area Mobility Plan (SAMP) and how are they used? 2. Project Stages 3. Existing Conditions & Gap Analysis 4. Project Recommendations 2 What is a Small Area Mobility Plan? An opportunity to refine & translate city-wide policies and strategies to a more focused geographical area (neighborhoods). An opportunity to identify priorities with the community for future investment and programming. A vehicle to communicate, track, and report how transportation investments work toward our strategic goals and objectives at the neighborhood level. 3 SAMP Benefits Documented planning and community Public Feedback Technical Criteria engagement required for project development grants Resident experts & technical experts SAMP concepts form the jumping off point for future project development and engagement (e.g., preliminary engineering) Provides clarity and transparency 4 SAMP Process Needs and Barriers Identified based on community input and existing conditions analysis. Project Ideas Based on community identified priorities, analysis of technical criteria and feasible solutions. e.g., Missing sidewalks Sidewalk Project Shared Street Project Priorities Based on community input and analysis of technical criteria. Tier 1 Tier 2 Paths to Implementation Depending on scope and costs, projects can be delivered through different means. Large-scale CIP ($$$$) e.g., grants and bonds Sidewalks with major constraints Smaller Programmatic ($) e.g., local mobility programs, operating funds Typical sidewalks and shared streets Fund Opportunistically Lower priority sidewalks built by developers or by others Long-term shared streets on lower priority streets 5 Project Stages Existing Conditions Analysis Gap Analysis: Layered data, mode-based methodology, physical review Site-Specific Project/Policy Recommendations 6 Engagement Community Working Group Community leaders/local non-profits Neighborhood representatives East Cesar Chavez Downtown Hancock/Cherrywood Central East Austin Upper Boggy Creek Representatives of various mobility need groups (mobility impaired, blind, deaf, elderly, children) Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Muscular Dystrophy Association Age of Central Texas E4 Youth The University of Texas at Austin Huston-Tillotson University Movability RedLine Parkway Downtown Austin Alliance Red River Cultural District Waterloo Greenway Local businesses St Davids Hospital Travis County Credit Union Holey Moley Public Survey Conducted 7 Existing Conditions & Gap Analysis Existing Conditions Key Takeaways The Mobility Landscape Around I-35 is in Flux Multimodal investments downtown Projects …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20260804-005: Development of a Public Access Easement Policy for New Developments. WHEREAS, Imagine Austin calls for investment in compact and connected development, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and greater use of that infrastructure through alternative forms of transportation; WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Roadway System Policy 5 calls on the city to “Optimize the use of space in constrained right of way for all travel modes while planning for the ultimate capacity needs of all users,” including through considering public access easements; WHEREAS, Indicator #83 in Imagine Austin measures intersection density, noting that Imagine Austin calls for new “development that is more walkable and less dependent upon automobile travel,” and that “research shows that intersection density has the most influence on walkability and vehicle miles traveled;” DRAFT WHEREAS, in Recommendation No. 20260616-06, the Zoning and Platting Commission called upon the City Council to develop a policy framework for Public Access Easements, finding that “requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements (PAEs)— particularly when co-located within Joint Use Access Easements (JUAEs)—can provide significant public benefit while minimizing impacts to development feasibility;” WHEREAS, in larger developments, Public Access Easements can provide pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized mobility users with access to the legal right to use sidewalks, paths, and trails on private property that improve connectivity around new developments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) supports Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-06 and recommends the City Council adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a policy framework for requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements in new mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family developments; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that the City Council also consider how Public Access Easements can be better incorporated into the Right-of-way vacation process, including by better empowering staff to require Public Access Easements as a condition of the right-of-way vacation when doing so is necessary to maintain or improve connectivity around future developments. Motioned by: Seconded by: Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign) DRAFT
Ground Transportation Services Urban Transportation Committee Briefing Transportation Public Works Department August 4, 2026 Agenda • Mobility Services Permitting Overview • Program Authority & Process • Passenger Service Licensing Mobility Services Permitting Overview What We Do ▪ We offer permitting and licensing solutions to implement municipal regulations for the safe and efficient operations of mobility options offered to the people and visitors of Austin. Our Mission ▪ Our mission is to ensure public safety and accessibility through the application of municipal regulations and equitable policies, and to provide the highest level of customer service to the visitors and people of Austin. 3 Mobility Services Permitting Overview Permitting Programs ▪ Ground Transportation Passenger Services Licensing ▪ Passenger Service Vehicle Inspections ▪ Chauffeur Licensing ▪ Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Permitting ▪ Commercial Vehicle Loading (CVL) Permitting ▪ Vehicle Immobilization Company (Booting) Licensing & Regulation ▪ Volunteer Accessible Parking Program Licensing ▪ Internal City Parking Permitting 4 Mobility Services Permitting: Authority & Process Mobility Services is authorized to regulate certain industries and permitting programs under the following municipal codes: ▪ Ground Transportation Passenger Services ……….. § 13-2 ▪ Chauffeur Licensing ………………………………………. § 13-2-101 ▪ Residential Permit Parking (RPP) ……………………… § 12-5-37 ▪ Commercial Vehicle Loading (CVL) ………………….. § 12-5-12 ▪ Vehicle Immobilization (Booting) ……………………… § 13-7 ▪ Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program …………… § 12-1-54 ▪ Internal City Parking Permitting …………………….…. § 12-5-66 5 Mobility Services Permitting: Authority & Process Process Mobility Services authorizes the operation of the above industries and programs through a simple, standardized process of application, evaluation, qualification, and authorization. Some of the permits we issue require a nationwide criminal history background check, such as our Chauffeur, Transportation Passenger Service Operating Authority, and Volunteer Accessible Parking program. The Mobility Services Team performs these checks through our Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certified access. 6 Ground Transportation Passenger Services Licensing The Mobility Services Permitting team regulates transportation businesses, drivers, and vehicles to ensure safe, reliable vehicle services for residents and visitors alike. Ground Transportation Services We License: ▪ Operating Authorities ▪ Chauffeur Permitting ▪ Limousine ▪ Taxicab ▪ Charter Van/ Charter Bus ▪ Shuttles ▪ Touring & Sightseeing Vehicle Services ▪ ELSV (Electric Low-Speed Vehicle) ▪ Horse & Carriage ▪ Pedicab ▪ Group Cycle 7 Ground Transportation – Currently Licensed 8 Thank you Questions? 9
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
