COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Aug 21, 2024 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair MICHAEL MCINERNEY called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:05pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney (Chair) Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Bissett Christopher Wilson Curtis Wyman Mark Balch Commissioners Absent: Kevin Lenau Maria Brown-Spence Philip Reichert William Dahlstrom Amber Schleuning Staff in Attendance: Tamela Saldana – Interim Director, Office of Civil Rights Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 5/15/2024 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, second by Patrick Bissett on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Kevin Lenau, Maria Brown-Spence, Philip Reichert, William Dahlstrom, and Amber Schleuning were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Glen Towery on upcoming AVAFEST events as well as seek support to find city owned venues to host these events. 3. Presentation by Lieutenant General (3-Star) Scott McKean, Executive Director of Patriots Hall of Dripping Springs to inform the Commission on their upcoming grand opening and to share information about innovative best practices to serve Austin-area Veterans and their families. 4. We followed up on our bid to join the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). The request has been working its way through the system at various meetings all Summer to approve our inclusion and amendment of the JIC's bylaws to include the Veterans Affairs Commission. The next and final step is approval by the City Council. 5. Discussed status of Recommendation 20240320-004 requesting a study to understand real world needs of Travis County-based veterans and Recommendation 20240320-006 To create a department of Veterans Affairs and Military Affairs. Chair Mcinerney mentioned that the proposal had made it on District 8 Council Member’s agenda Paige Ellis, believes the recommendations are getting traction and making progress. Commissioner Wilson discussed his conversation with his council member Paige Ellis on the needs of veterans in the City of Austin. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:59 PM 6. Chair M. Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, P. Bissett second the motion. Pass unanimously 6-0. Commissioners Kevin Lenau, Maria Brown-Spence, Philip Reichert, William Dahlstrom, and Amber Schleuning were absent. The minutes were approved at the 18 Sep 2024 meeting on …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Nicole Wren PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on May 15, 2024. The minutes were approved at the August 21, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner Stephen Gonzalez second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department 1 The presentation was made by Joey Kellar, Division Chief Treasury and Steven Linett, Budget and Performance Manager on Annual General Obligation Bond Sale and CIP Update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the approval of the proposed Bond Sales Approved with amendments on Commissioner JC Dwyer’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Bond Oversight Commissions Bond Framework in the implementation of capital program Approved on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner JC Dwyer second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 5. Approve the Annual Internal Review and Report Approved on Commissioner Nicole Wren’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next month presentations on EMS/Fire Emergency Election(s) 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 Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512- 974-7644. 2 Chair Charles Curry adjourned the meeting at 3:31 p.m. without objection. The …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHMABERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0801. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Felix De Portu (District 4) District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first fours 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. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Staff Rec.: …
Resource Management Commission 3rd Quarter Report FY24 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential, Multifamily and Commercial Program Participation RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Conservation Public Outreach Events RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Regulated Compliance Program Activity % Compliant % Non-Compliant 11.6% 88.4% 17.6% 82.4% 29.2% 70.8% C O M M E R C I A L F A C I L I T Y I R R I G A T I O N A S S E S S M E N T S C O M M E R C I A L V E H I C L E W A S H F A C I L I T Y E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T C O O L I N G T O W E R E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T S RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY24 YTD 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Quarterly Installations Overall Installations RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Reclaimed Water Use s n o l l a G n o i l l i M 1,800.00 1,600.00 1,400.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 800.00 600.00 400.00 200.00 0.00 Quarter IV Quarter III Quarter II Quarter I FY19 616.60 361.47 230.84 284.14 FY20 496.91 389.94 284.04 398.30 FY21 507.97 370.96 345.25 375.67 FY22 630.48 444.20 263.44 302.27 FY23 586.12 264.64 248.48 384.91 FY24 424.71 409.64 359.89 RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Use - Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD) RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projections City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Drought Response Stage Triggers: Conservation Stage: Above 1.4 MAF Stage I: 1.4 MAF Stage II: 900,000 AF Stage III: 750,000 AF Stage IV: 600,000 AF Emergency Response Stage V: Catastrophic event including prolonged drought Highland Lakes Storage summary as of August 12, 2024 Combined lake storage: 1,146,738 acre-feet Combined reservoir total: 57% RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/31/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 76 101 9 10 Pre-Approval in Progress 14 Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/31/2024 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Paid Lincoln Oaks 83.1 414,141 $144,710 11700 Metric Blvd Water Saving Devices, LED Lighting, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, MFIQ Bonus items. All five enrollments cover 2 fiscal years 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617, 1304145 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 292 Installation 1303113 53.5 256,991 $124,640 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 304 Installation 1291360 Twenty15 111.4 473,767 $205,465 Multifamily Paid 1294025 155.7 489,692 $300,000 Stone Oak at Parmer* 5400 W PARMER LN Multifamily Installation 1301185 Elan East 59.0 327,616 $121,687 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation, Plenum Remediation & Seal, Water Savings Devices …
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION August 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory 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 Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen Nayer Sikder Luan Tran CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 16, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin’s Undoing Racism training from Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity Program Manager, Equity Office and Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director of A3 (Art Alliance Austin) regarding the introduction of a new local arts agency that will raise and distribute funds to artists and performers, such as the musicians performing for the "Tones" music series at the Asian American Resource Center. Approve the nomination of a community stakeholder member to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. WORKING GROUP/COMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders and the City Manager's office regarding potential meeting dates and topics. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding capital improvement projects and staffing. Update from the Budget working group regarding approved budget recommendations and the budget process. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee regarding upcoming budget town hall meetings. 6. 7. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-CO DISTRICT: 1 CASE: 6675 Decker Lane Tract 2 (C14-2024-0084) ADDRESS: 6675 Decker Lane ZONING FROM: GR-CO SITE AREA: approximately 2.945 acres (approximately 128,284 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff recommends a conditional overlay which would prohibit the following nineteen uses: - Agricultural Sales and Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood Plasma Center - Construction Sales and Services - Convenience Storage - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Electronic Testing - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 6, 2024: Staff postponement request to August 20, 2024. August 20, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A - Kennels - Laundry Services - Monument Retail Services - Vehicle Storage - Veternary Services - Indoor Crop Production - Maintenance Service Facilities - Transportation Terminal - Pawn Shop Services C14-2024-0084 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently is currently a surface parking lot. To the north (across Decker Lake Road is undeveloped land, to the south and east are ETJ including a large transportation warehouse. To the West is a small strip center of approximately 20,000 square feet, a convenience store of approximately 3,600 square feet, a paved area of approximately 20,000 square feet and a car wash of approximatly 2,600 square feet. Decker Lake Road is an ASMP Level 3 roadway. The subject tract is on the edge of the Austin City Limits bordering the ETJ on two sides. Its proximity to (approximately 2 miles west of) SH 130 makes it ideal for office/warehouse uses. This use can provide additional jobs in this area and is an improvement from the large surface lot that exists there today. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TEST TO: LI DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2024-0082 ADDRESS: 9010 Wall St. ZONING FROM: RR SITE AREA: 8.73 acres (380,278.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) AGENT: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Limited Industrial Service – Conditional Overlay (LI- CO) combining district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. The Conditional Overlay will: 1. Prohibit the following uses: Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Kennels, Basic Industry, Scrap and Salvage Services, Vehicle Storage, Veterinary Services, Monument Retail Sales, Service Station, and, Resource Extraction. 2. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as (i) General Retail Sales (general) , and (ii) General Retail Sales (convenience) uses shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0368 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 13,269 square feet of gross floor area. 3. Development of Property, or any portion of the Property, as Restaurant (general) use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0270 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 9,735 square feet of gross floor area. 4. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as Food sales use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0312 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 11,500 square feet of gross floor area. 5. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, shall conform to the site development regulations authorized for the “IP” Industrial Park district as set forth in Sec. 13-2-630 of the Austin City Code. C14-2024-0082 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20th, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question spans approximately 8.73 acres and is currently developed with a beverage warehouse and distribution facility. It is situated between Wall Street (a Level 3 street) and Ferguson Lane (a Level 2 street) and is currently zoned as Rural Residence (RR) district. The surrounding area includes Limited Industrial Service-Conditional Overlay Combining district (LI-CO) zoned lots to the north, south, and east, and single-family residences (SF-3) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View) for more details. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to LI (Limited …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0101 (Scofield Farms Rezoning) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive ZONING FROM: GR-CO, MF-2 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.85 acres Tract 2: 5.75 acres 7.60 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0101 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated restrictive covenant amendment case, C14-85-149.70.02, that will proceed in tandem with this rezoning application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two tracts of land that make up 7.60 acres. Tract 1 is a 1.85 acre undeveloped area that is zoned GR-CO and fronts onto W. Parmer Lane. Tract 2 is a 5.75 acre lot that is currently developed with a religious assembly use (Parmer Lane Baptist Church), with a detention pond and surface parking zoned MF-2 that accesses Scofield Farms Drive. The lot to the north, at the southwest corner of Parmer Lane and Scofield Farms Drive, is zoned GR and is developed with a financial services use (Wells Fargo Bank). Further to the north, across W. Parmer Lane there is a retail shopping center with a food sales use (Hana World Market) that is also zoned GR. To the south there is an SF-2 zoned area that is undeveloped. The lots to the east, across Scofield Farms Drive are developed with an assisted living use (Parmer Woods at North Austin) zoned LO and a primary public school (River Oaks Elementary School) zoned MF-2 and SF-1. The lots to the west contain an automotive repair use (Austin Automotive Specialists), an undeveloped area zoned LR and duplex residences zoning SF-3. In this request the applicant is asking to rezone both tracts to GR-MU to allow for a multifamily project (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. The property meets the intent of the district as it is accessible from a major arterial/highway and a collector roadway. The proposed zoning is compatible with the commercial and office zoning designations to the north, east and west. GR-MU zoning will permit the applicant to develop this site with a mixture of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 AREA: 7.60 acres CASE: C14-85-149.70.02 (Scofield Farms RCA) ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain ZONING: GR-CO, MF-2 REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the conditions of a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily development on this property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment of the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 ISSUES: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-149 and executed on June 17, 1986. The covenant that was approved with the North Lamar Area Study rezonings states and states that all detached single family dwelling units in the area that the public restrictive covenant covers zoned SF-2 must have a gross floor area of 1,400 square feet, all lots zoned SF-2 shall have a horizontal distance between the side lot lines of at least 65 feet measured at the front lot line and an average area of 7,00 square feet, all detached single family dwelling units zoned SF-2 shall be constructed of not less than 40% masonry, a wooden privacy fence shall be constructed along the eastern property line of lots adjacent to River Oak Lake Estates Section 7, any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of 15 units per acre, the property particularly described in “Exhibit B” shall have only one access driveway onto Parmer Lane, the property particularly described in “Exhibit C” shall have no access driveway onto Parmer Lane and the property particularly described in “Exhibit D” shall only have one access driveway onto Parmer Lane (please see Redlined Public Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). Specifically, the applicant’s request is to remove Item #6 which states that, “Any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of fifteen (15) units per acre.” for this property so that they can allow for a denser multifamily project at this location (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request to amend this existing public restrictive covenant to delete …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2023-0048 – 7500 Burnet ADDRESS: 7500 Burnet Road and 2412 Richcreek Road ZONING FROM: CS TO: CS-MU-V CS-MU-V-DB90, as amended SITE AREA: 0.6248 acres (27,216 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 7500 Burnet LP & Allandale Commons LLC, (Case Lowry) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting, (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit: Alternative Financial Services, Adult-Oriented Business, Bail Bond Services, Construction Sales & Services, Limited Warehouse and Distribution, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Theater, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 - 5. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024: August 6, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO AUGUST 20, 2023 [D. FOUTS; R. PUZYCKI – 2nd] (7-0) A. FLORES, L. STERN – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE DIAS December 19, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-V-CO DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, BY CONSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (8-0) S. BOONE, L. STERN – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS C14-2023-0048 2 November 21, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO DECEMBER 19, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; L. STERN – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE – OFF THE DIAS November 14, 2023: POSTPONED BY THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TO NOVEMBER 21, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT October 3, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO NOVEMBER 14, 2023 September 19, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO OCTOBER 3, 2023 [A. FLORES; D. FOUTS – 2nd] (10-0) C. ACOSTA – ABSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (7-0) S. BOONE, K. GARRETT, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 7, 2024: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT. VOTE: 9-0. Council Members A. Alter and R. Alter were off the dais. February 29, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO MARCH 7, 2024. February 1, 2024: FIRST READING APPROVED AS ZONING and PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED. Motion sheet read into the record to add Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, and Theater to the list of Prohibited Uses. VOTE: 11-0. VOTE:11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: …
ZONING AND PLATTING SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0171A PC DATE: August 20th, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 76 Rainey St ADDRESS: 76 Rainey St AREA: 0.1653 acres (LOC 0.1653 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: Joe Martin Regalado 7712 Kiva Dr Austin, TX 78749 Alejandra Flores (Milian Consulting) 501 N. IH 35 Austin, Texas 78702 Phone: (830) 513-9451 EXISTING ZONING: CBD PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow the change of use from Restaurant (general) to Cocktail lounge due to being in the Rainey Street waterfront overlay. WATERSHED: Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.gov Telephone: (512) 978-4658 SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: CBD MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 100% MAX. HEIGHT: - MAX. IMP. CVRG: 100% EXIST. USE: Commercial PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 2409 Sf - PROP.HEIGHT: 24’- PROP. IMPERV. CVRG.: 100% PROPOSED USE: Commercial SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the proposed change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: CBD / Cocktail Lounge East: CBD / Cocktail Lounge South: CBD / Multi-family, Cocktail lounge / retail West: CBD / Hotel, Condo Street Rainey St R.O.W. 60’ Surfacing 35’ Classification Level 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of the Emma Barrientos MACC, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association , Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, Rainey Neighborhood Association, Inc., SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town, The Shore Condominium Association, Inc., Waller District Staff Liaison, Waterloo Greenway SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: A. “The …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 20, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Louis Stone, Chair GeNell Gary Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Charlotte Davis Dino Sasaridis Trey Farmer Chelsey Scaffidi CALL MEETING 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 Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on July 16, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a capacity-based incentive to Travis County Healthcare District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 7050 Elroy Road Del Valle, TX 78617, in an amount not to exceed $80,280. 3. Recommend approval of a capacity-based incentive to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759, in an amount not to exceed $99,086. 4. Recommend approval to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 12 of the City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments and creating offenses. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . 5. Discussion and recommend approval to support conservation-based …
Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Travis County Healthcare District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 7050 Elroy Road Del Valle, TX 78617, in an amount not to exceed $80,280. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $80,280 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 12, 2024- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. August 20, 2024- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to the Customer for the installation of a solar electric system at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, costs, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 139,417 $218,094 $80,280 37% 89 74 62 70 98 143,852 13.4 930 0.361 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator The Travis County Healthcare District provides healthcare to Travis County residents with an emphasis on assisting low-income communities. The proposed solar system is estimated to offset 94% of the building’s historic energy consumption. The purpose of the Austin Energy Solar PV CBI Program is to expand adoption of solar by nonprofit organizations by helping to offset the upfront capital investment of installing solar. Under this program, customers who qualify as nonprofit entities are eligible to receive $0.90/W-DC up to $433,800 per interconnection. Per program guidelines, the installation is expected to continue producing for a minimum of 20 years or may be subject to repay the incentive at a pro-rated amount if it stops producing for any reason short …
..Title Posting Language Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759, in an amount not to exceed $99,086. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $99,086 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 12, 2024- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. August 20, 2024- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to the Customer for the installation of a solar electric system at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 110 91 158,465 $220,660 $99,086 45% 71 79 111 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 164,733 15.3 75.2 1,065 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church is located in Austin, Texas and was built 1987. The church offers sanctuary services and hosts a day school. The proposed solar system is estimated to offset 58% of the building’s historic energy consumption. The purpose of the Austin Energy Solar PV CBI Program is to expand adoption of solar by nonprofit organizations by helping to offset the capital investment. Under this program, customers who qualify as nonprofit entities are eligible to receive $0.90/W-DC up to $433,800 per interconnection. Per program guidelines, the installation is expected to continue producing for a minimum of 20 years or may be subject to repay the incentive at a pro-rated amount if it stops producing for any reason short …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2024 International Energy Conservation Code") and Appendices CG, CH, CI, CJ, RE, RF, RJ, and RK, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: (C) For purposes of commercial energy efficiency compliance with ASHRAE standards, as allowed under the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the following provisions of the 2022 edition of ASHRAE standard 90.1 (ASHRAE 90.1-2022), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: C201.3 C402.4 C402.5.3 Table C405.13.2 C405.15.1 CG101.2.1 Table CG101.2.1 CG101.2.2 CG101.2.5 CH103.1.1.2 CH103.1.2.1 CH103.1.2.3 2.2 4.2.1.1 5.5.3.1.4 5.5.4.1 6.5.10 6.7.3.2 7.7.3.2 7.9.1 8.4.3.1 8.7.3.1 R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 Table R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.3 R402.3 R402.5.1.2 R402.5.1.3 R402.6 R403.3.7 R403.3.8 Table R403.3.8 R403.3.9 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. CH103.1.3.1 CH103.1.3.2 CH103.1.4.1 CH103.1.4.2 CI101.1 CI102.1 9.4.1 10.5.1.1 10.7.3.1 G2.4.2 Table R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) Table R406.2 R503.1.1.1 RJ101.1 RK101.1 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R402.5.1.2.1 R403.6.3 In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Page 1 of 44 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The following provisions are local amendments to the commercial provisions of the 2024 International Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(B) or an addition to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Terms not defined in this code that are defined in the Building Code, …
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Commercial - IECC [2024] Project Engagement VIEWS 223 PARTICIPANTS RESPONSES COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS 20 0 26 2 Please provide a comment or question about the proposed Commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2024 Technical Code Amendments in the space below. Please respond by July 9, 2024. July 8, 2024 Attention: Public Comments Dear Austin Energy Green Building Staff, Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC) The Alliance for Transportation Electrification appreciates the opportunity to comment on Austin Energy’s Residential and Commercial Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC). We applaud the City’s leadership in pushing forward the energy code in a timely manner. Although many cities and states have adopted energy codes, only a handful have been proactive in adopting, updating, and enforcing the most up-to-date codes. Energy codes ensure that a building's energy use is included as a fundamental part of the design and construction process of new buildings; making an early investment in building energy improvements will pay dividends to Austin residents for years into the future. We offer the following comments on the 2024 IECC Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals for both commercial and 1. We support the residential electric vehicle readiness proposal for one-and two- family dwellings, townhomes, and residential buildings. R-2 occupancies. The residential proposal derived from Appendix RE of the 2024 IECC Residential code requires that new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with designated parking provide one EV capable, EV ready, or EVSE space per dwelling unit. Multifamily buildings with four stories or less must provide an EV capable space, EV ready space, or EVSE space for 40 percent of dwelling units or automobile parking spaces, whichever is less. These requirements give building owners flexibility in establishing the level of EV readiness that will fit their current and future needs, while still providing the necessary minimum EV charging load that the distribution system needs to be sized for. Moreover, the language in Appendix RE was developed as a consensus proposal during the IECC code development process with input from a diverse group of stakeholders including representatives from the home builders, electrical manufacturers, EV charging providers, and utilities. It went through several rounds of public comment and editorial changes to ensure clarity, consistency, enforceability, and technical soundness. Adopting Appendix RE outright would help staff streamline and quicken the public …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. There are no direct impacts anticipated on land use or zoning due to these amendments. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have a negative impact on construction costs for mid-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is responsible for developing final cost-effectiveness reports on the energy codes at both national and state levels. As of August 2nd, this report is unavailable for the 2024 IECC Commercial Provisions. In the meantime, Austin Energy conducted local modeling using the same set of building prototypes developed by the DOE to standardize the analysis of energy savings and costs related to the energy code. The table and information below provide details on potential cost impacts amendments to the model code and appendices, per Austin Energy’s local modeling. Measure Incremental First Cost per Dwelling Unit Incremental First Cost per Apartment Building 2024 IECC Model Code Overall Model code item – Renewable Energy Unavailable $490 Unavailable $39,000 Appendix CG – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Appendix CH – Space Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Water Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Cooking Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Clothes Drying Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CI – Demand Responsive Controls Appendix CJ – Electrical Energy Storage System Total $360* $200 $200* $100 $0 $0 $385 $28,440* *If parking is provided $15,500 $15,800* *for individual water heating $7,900 $0 $0 $30,400 Over $1,735 Over $137,040 Source: Austin Energy • Model Code Item: Renewable Energy Systems: The 2024 IECC model code mandates that buildings include renewable energy systems, such as solar panels. However, exceptions exist for smaller projects or areas where installing solar panels isn’t feasible, like downtown Austin. For a typical 10-story, 79-unit apartment building, the required solar system would cost approximately $39,000, or $490 per unit. The payback period for this investment, considering current energy rates, would be around 22 years. • Model Code: Additional …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs. No direct impacts to land use or zoning are anticipated as a result of these amendments. The cost impact varies across different housing types, with some experiencing increases and others decreases. The changes support energy efficiency improvements which can lead to long-term cost savings. Impact on Development Cost The proposed updates to the energy conservation code have a mixed impact on development costs in the short-term, with potential long-term benefits for household affordability. Local modeling estimates a decrease in construction costs of $396 per affordable single-family home, $244 per standard single-family home, and an increase of $427 per low-rise multifamily unit. • Affordable single-family homes would see an overall decrease of $396 per house. Major cost savers include the decrease in attic insulation ($905 savings). Major cost drivers include the requirement updates to interior lighting controls ($123 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings are anticipated to increase after occupancy with energy efficiency savings of up to $52 per year; roughly 3.6% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.029 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. • Higher-cost single-family homes would experience an estimated decrease of $244 per house. Major cost savings include the reduction in attic insulation ($844 savings). Cost increases include interior lighting controls with sensors ($176 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings will further increase after occupancy with the increased energy efficiency and savings of up to $52 per year; roughly 4.5% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.113 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. • Low-rise multifamily developments (4 stories or less) would see an overall increase of $427 per unit. Major cost increases include adopting Appendix RE for EV readiness ($325 costs) and interior lighting controls ($105 costs), though due to Austin’s recent elimination of parking requirements, EV readiness would only …
