4.a - 801 Lydia St - public comment — original pdf
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4.b - 801 Lydia St - public comment — original pdf
; a PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Although applicants and/or their agent(s) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. Howeve~, if you do attend,_ you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or envrronmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date or rec~mm<:°d approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person withstanding to appeal, or an interested party that is identifie~ as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an intereSt to a board or commission by: • • • • • delivering a written statement to the board or commission before the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: -occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. is the record owner of property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or is an officer of an environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development? A notice of appeal must be filed with the director of the responsible department no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional information on the City of Austin's land development process, please visit our website: www.austintexas.gov/abc Written comments must be submitted to the board or commission ( or the contact person listed on the notice) before a public hearing. Your comments should include the board or commission's name, the scheduled date of the public hearing, the Case Number …
6.0 - 1006 Congress Ave - Old Bakery — original pdf
6 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-040233 OLD BAKERY AND EMPORIUM 1006 CONGRESS AVENUE PROPOSAL Paint a mural on the building’s southern wall. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed mural, to be painted directly onto the stucco on the building’s southern wall, is a temporary installment slated for 3 to 5 years of display. The application outlines the artist’s preparation and process as follows: 1) Wall Preparation: To preserve the existing wall surface and structure, the artist will focus on water diversion and surface preparation. Surface cracks and penetrations will be reviewed, scrapped, and sealed prior to work. The surface will be washed with MuralColors’ Mural Wash, a plant-based detergent, to remove any oils, pollutants, and efflorescence. Once dry, the artist will install a coat of MuralColors’ ColorShield, a consolidant, on the wall. The artist will leave a 3-inch unprimed air gap at the bottom of the wall to promote moisture breathability and to prevent paint delamination. Once the ColorShield is dried, the artist will apply two coats of MuralColors’ Mural Primer, a high-density waterborne acrylic. 2) Mural Installation: The artist will produce the mural using fine art aerosol paints and MuralColors’ Mural Acrylics. These acrylics chemically fuse to each paint layer and contain no VOCs. They are developed to outperform commercial paints in outdoor environments, reduce maintenance costs, and resists fading, efflorescence and paint peeling. 3) Mural Overcoats: MuralColor’s ColorShield will be applied to the finished mural first. This protective coating protects and expands the lifespan of the paint by binding and fusing paint layers together while maintaining breathability and enhancing the paint’s flexibility. A Graffiti Protective Coat will be applied. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project does not remove historic fabric from the building’s exterior. The existing stucco coating is non- historic, as the southern wall was originally constructed as a party wall between two buildings. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposed project does not alter the visible wall’s materials or create openings. The applicant has requested approval for paint only, which is set back 5’ from the front of the building. Summary The project meets the applicable …
6.1 - 1006 Congress Ave - Old Bakery — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Old Bakery & Emporium Mural Wall - Written Scope of Work The following scope of work provides information about a new mural on the south-facing wall of the Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium, located at 1006 Congress Avenue. The Old Bakery building is historically designated on the local, state, and federal levels. On the state level, the building is a State Antiquities Landmark and Recorded Texas Historical landmark. Additionally, the building is a City of Austin Landmark and individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a contributing building to the Congress Avenue National Register Historic District. The building was originally built as a Swedish bakery and has housed several uses over the years since its construction in the late-1800s. Currently, the building is home to a gift shop, museum, and artist gallery for artists over the age of 50 and is currently owned and operated by the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department. The south-facing wall of the Old Bakery building was originally built as an interior party wall shared with the adjacent building. After the demolition of the adjacent building in the late-1960s, the limestone rubble masonry wall was stuccoed and painted over with a neutral gold tone. There are no significant or historic architectural elements on the south facade. In the years since the demolition of the adjacent building and the stuccoing of the new exterior wall, a drainpipe, light fixture, and ADA compliant handrail have been mounted to the wall face. Today, the stucco finish is in fair-to-poor condition with many visible cracks and discoloration in the painted surface. There are several unused penetrations and metal hardware in the wall’s surface from previous signage and modifications (see attached images for reference). Per feedback received during a consultation meeting with THC staff on May 22, 2023, the mural will have a minimum five-foot setback from the east-facing wall to maintain a corner visual with the main east elevation of today’s condition. The mural will only be located on the south-facing wall to comply with the City of Austin’s mural guidelines that prohibits murals facing onto the Congress Avenue, which is a National Register Historic District. There is a precedent set for murals on the side walls of buildings within the Congress Avenue National Register Historic District, such as Mexic-Arte’s north-facing Mero Muro Wall located …
7.0 - 1201 Travis Heights Blvd - Stacy House — original pdf
7 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-035240 STACY HOUSE 1201 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Construct a garage apartment behind a landmarked house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed garage apartment is located at the rear of the lot, approximately 13’ behind the Stacy House. Its double garage bays open onto Harwood Place. It is clad in stucco to match the Stacy House, with a side-gabled roof intersected by shallow gablets above the central bay between the garage doors. Fenestration includes divided wood windows of vertical and horizontal orientation and sliding glass doors at the rear of the building. Side elevations, facing the Stacy House and the back of the lot, are unadorned. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed secondary building is set back from the main building and from the secondary street frontage to align with the main house. 2. Orientation The proposed garage apartment is oriented toward the secondary street frontage, consistent with the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height The building’s simple massing is appropriate, and appears to reflect the massing of the main house. 4. Proportions The building’s proportions appear to reflect those of the main house. 5. Design and style The building’s design and style appear to reflect those of the main house. 6. Roofs The building’s simple roof form and understated gablets reflect the roof forms of the main house. 7. Exterior walls The building’s stucco siding is compatible with the main house. 8. Windows and doors While front and rear fenestration appears appropriate, the windowless secondary elevations do not reflect the main building’s style or design. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application but encourage the applicant to add windows at the secondary elevations. Alternatively, consider postponing to June 5, 2024 to invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. LOCATION MAP 7 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 7 – 3 Secondary elevation. Google Street View, 2022. Primary elevation. Historic review application, 2024.
7.1 - 1201TravisHeights — original pdf
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8.0 - 4110 Avenue F — original pdf
9 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-043920 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4110 AVENUE F PROPOSAL Construct a small side addition to a contributing building. Construct a new ADU. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) The proposed side addition to the main house is set back from the front of the building and clad in vertical metal siding. It is tucked beneath the existing roofline. 2) The proposed ADU is located at the rear of the property. It comprises three main flat-roofed rectangular forms with horizontally oriented windows and lightwells between each mass. It is clad in vertical metal siding. ARCHITECTURE One-story Craftsman bungalow. DESIGN STANDARDS The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 4. Residential Standards: Additions to Contributing Single Family and Multi-Family Structures 4.1: Preservation of Historic Character The proposed side addition requires removal of minimal historic fabric. 4.2: Location The proposed addition is located at the rear-side of the building. 4.3: Roof, Fenestration, and Siding The proposed addition is tucked beneath the existing roofline. Its siding is somewhat appropriate, though wood siding would be more appropriate. 4.4 Size and Scale of Additions The proposed addition is more than 15’ from the front wall of the house and does not overwhelm the original building. It has the same floor-to-ceiling height as the existing house. 5. Residential Standards: New Construction of Single Family Structures 5.10: Garage Apartments/Secondary Units While the geometry and fenestration of the new building is not typical to the contributing buildings on the block, its small scale is in keeping with other outbuildings in size and placement on the lot; it will be minimally visible from the primary street. Wood siding would be a more appropriate choice than metal for the exterior of the building. Summary The project meets some of the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Hyde Park Historic District. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider wood as exterior material. The building appears minimally visible from the street, though it does not meet all of the standards for secondary units. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Concur with Committee feedback, approving the application on the condition that the applicant uses wood siding for at least the most visible of the rear-unit masses. LOCATION MAP 9 – 2
8.1 - 240422_Avenue F_HLC Presentation — original pdf
4110 AVENUE F - Concept Design for Historic Landmark Commission Review 05/01/2024 1 ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 for Historic Landmark Commission © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 22, 2024 April 08, 2024 N29° 58' 20" E 49.93' N29° 58' 20" E 49.93' // PROPERTY LINE // NEW LINEAR SKYLIGHT / / NEW SKYLIGHT BACK HOUSE / / NEW SKYLIGHT PRIVACY NEW LINEAR SKYLIGHT FENCE NEW TPO ROOFING, TYP / / ENTRY ADDITION / / // // TREE 30" NEW METAL ROOF, TIE IN UNDERNEATH EXISTING EAVE " 2 / 1 9 - ' 6 9 I E N L Y T R E P O R P M O R F E C N A T S D N O T D D A E S U O H K C A B I I I " 2 / 1 5 - ' 5 4 EXISTING METAL ROOF TO REMAIN, TYP U.O.N. EXISTING RESIDENCE TREE 40.8" / / WOOD STEPS WOOD DECK WOOD STEPS AC / / 5' - 0" // K C A B T E S 5' - 0" K C A B T E S I Y A W E V R D L E V A R G COVERED WOOD DECK R E D R O B E T E R C N O C K L A W E T E R C N O C CONCRETE STEPS K C A B T E S D R A Y T N O R F " 0 - ' 5 2 TREE 23.9" 1 SITE PLAN - PROPOSED 1/16" = 1'-0" 1 ROOF PLAN 1/16" = 1'-0" EARLY CONCEPT MODEL 2 A2.1 A6 04/08/2024 FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 for Historic Landmark Commission © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024 3 A4 04/08/2024 FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 for Historic Landmark Commission 4 ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 for Historic Landmark Commission © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 22, 2024 EXISTING HOME'S VIEW EXISTING HOME'S VIEW FROM STREET REMAINS FROM STREET REMAINS UNALTERED UNALTERED WINDOWS FOR STREET WINDOWS FOR STREET FACING ELEVATIONS FACING ELEVATIONS " 6 - ' 0 1 6' - 11" NEW METAL SIDING EXISTING …
8.2 - 4110AvenueF — original pdf
4110 AVENUE F - Schematic Design for Architectural Review Committee 04/08/2024 1 ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024April 8, 2024 for Architectural Review Committee © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024 April 08, 2024 / / NEW SKYLIGHT PRIVACY NEW LINEAR SKYLIGHT FENCE NEW TPO ROOFING, TYP / / ENTRY ADDITION / / 86 SF // // TREE 30" NEW METAL ROOF, TIE IN UNDERNEATH EXISTING EAVE N29° 58' 20" E 49.93' N29° 58' 20" E 49.93' // PROPERTY LINE // BACK HOUSE 1ST FLOOR 572 SF NEW LINEAR SKYLIGHT / / NEW SKYLIGHT EXISTING METAL ROOF TO REMAIN, TYP U.O.N. EXISTING RESIDENCE 1448 SF TREE 40.8" / / WOOD STEPS WOOD DECK WOOD STEPS AC / / 5' - 0" // K C A B T E S 5' - 0" K C A B T E S I Y A W E V R D L E V A R G COVERED WOOD DECK R E D R O B E T E R C N O C K L A W E T E R C N O C CONCRETE STEPS K C A B T E S D R A Y T N O R F " 0 - ' 5 2 TREE 23.9" 1 SITE PLAN - PROPOSED 1/16" = 1'-0" 1 ROOF PLAN 1/16" = 1'-0" EARLY CONCEPT MODEL 2 A2.1 A6 04/08/2024 FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE 04/08/2024 FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024April 8, 2024 for Architectural Review Committee © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024 3 A4 04/08/2024 FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024April 8, 2024 for Architectural Review Committee 4 ©Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024April 8, 2024 for Architectural Review Committee © Fox Fox Studio LLC ---- April 08, 2024 EXISTING HOME'S VIEW EXISTING HOME'S VIEW FROM STREET REMAINS FROM STREET REMAINS UNALTERED UNALTERED WINDOWS FOR STREET WINDOWS FOR STREET FACING ELEVATIONS FACING ELEVATIONS " 6 - ' 0 1 6' - 11" EXISTING METAL ROOF TO REMAIN, TYP U.O.N. EXISTING WINDOWS TO REMAIN EXISTING METAL ROOF TO REMAIN, TYP U.O.N. EXISTING EAVE TO REMAIN 6' - 11" NEW METAL ROOF, TIE IN UNDERNEATH EXISTING EAVE NEW METAL SIDING " 6 - ' 0 1 (E) FIRST FLOOR F.F. 0' - 6" GRADE -2' …
8.a - 4110 Avenue F - public comment — original pdf
From: To: Subject: Date: Grant Thomas, Jr. Fahnestock, Sam 4110 Avenue F: HR case # 2024-043920 Saturday, April 20, 2024 5:15:12 PM You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Mr.Fahnestock: Greetings from Avenue F! My wife and I have lived at 4106 Avenue F in Hyde Park ever since we moved to Austin in 1976; and during those years, we have seen and participated in a dramatic transformation; as a once-shoddy dump has turned into a vibrant, attractive model neighborhood. Among the important contributors to that transformation has been the Osborne family, which has been our next-door neighbor since moving here in 2015. In addition to being wonderful neighbors, the Osbornes have a keen appreciation of the special character of the neighborhood. Most recently, this appreciation has been evident in their proposed project at the rear of their property. We have had an opportunity to review various iterations of their plans over the past year, and we appreciate the care that has been taken with the design. Thus we encourage your positive consideration of their proposed plan. Sincerely, Grant and Margot Thomas, 4106 Ave. F CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."
8.b - 4110 Avenue F - public comment — original pdf
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8.c - 4110 Avenue F - public comment — original pdf
From: To: Subject: Date: Jill Nokes Fahnestock, Sam Re: Case Number: HR-2024-043920 Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:07:34 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Mr. Fahnestock, I am a neighbor of Mike Osborn and his wife Meggie. My husband and I have lived at 4200 Avenue F, just 2 houses north of the Osborns, for over 30 years, and we raised our family here. Incidentally, our home is also a historic landmark. We have known Mike’s family since they moved in 2015, and find them to be good neighbors and very considerate. Mike showed me the architect's rendering and modeling of their proposed addition, which gave me a good idea of the massing of the addition and the view from the street. It appeared to me to be in scale of the original house, and in the back arranged to be in consideration of the trees, as well as a practical use of the space without overwhelming the lot. Therefore, I am in favor of granting them a building permit so that their family can enjoy staying in the neighborhood with the space they need. Please feel free to contact me with further questions. Sincerely, Jill Nokes 512-296-1188 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."
8.d - 4110 Avenue F - public comment — original pdf
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9.0 - 1409 Alta Vista Ave — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2023-043027 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1409 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1926 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman with horizontal wood siding, screened wood windows, decorative shutters, a hooded entryway with decorative brackets, and a clipped-gable roof. The house at 1409 Alta Vista Avenue was built around 1926. Until 1947, its occupants were mostly short-term owners and renters, including an engineer, a state highway inspector, an office manager, and a mechanic. The home was then purchased by Frank and Lura Connolly. Frank Connolly was the editor, owner, and publisher of the Texas Tax Journal, while Lura worked both at the journal and as a Red Cross nurse. The Connollys sold the home in the late 1950s to Anna and William Duncum. William Duncum worked as a public school teacher. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of modest Craftsman architecture in Travis Heights. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not appear to possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property does not appear to be a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the permit is released. LOCATION MAP 10 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 10 – 3 10 – 4 Application, 2023 1952 Frank R. & Lura J. Connolly – Texas Tax Journal Publication Co., Littlefield Bldg. Occupancy History City …
Agenda — original pdf
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission May 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice Chair CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Peter Einhorn Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on March 20, 2024 and the Special Called Meeting on March 28, 2024. Name: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Ranch, C8-2023-0259 Applicant: Kimley Horn (Kevin Burks) Location: 10501 ½ Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX 78653 Council District: District 1 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Applicant request: Request to vary from a) 25-8-341 to allow cut over four (4) feet, to 15 feet and b) 25-8-342 to allow fill over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variances with conditions DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation on an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to development regulations applicable to residential re-subdivisions and multi-family residential site development of five to sixteen units – Brent Lloyd, Development Officer, Development Services Department Election of Environmental Commission Officers for the May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 term. Approve a recommendation supporting the City Council’s code resolutions for Home 2 (allowing 2,000 …
20240501-001 DRAFT minutes from 03/30/2024 meeting — original pdf
in a REGULAR meeting on ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Colin Nickells, and David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mariana Krueger Commissioners Absent: Peter Einhorn, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, and Kevin Ramberg PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Santiago, I35 projects Shiang Lee, How You Can Benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on March 6, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular meeting on March 6, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Sulivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Einhorn, Ramberg, Qureshi, and Schiera were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation on the South Central Waterfront Combining District with a Density Bonus – April Geruso of the City of Austin Planning Department. Speakers: April Geruso, Planning Department Vice Chair Bedford called for a recess at 6:39. Vice Chair Bedford reconvened the meeting at 6:47. 1 3. 4. Chad Sharrad, Planning Department Tyler Tripp, Planning Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Consider a recommendation on the budget recommendations from the Joint Sustainability Committee – Presented by Haris Qureshi and David Sullivan, Environmental Commission Members A motion to support the budget recommendations from the Joint Sustainability Committee was approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. Commissioners Einhorn, Ramberg, Qureshi, and Schiera were absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Forestry Committee on adding a discussion on ghost trees to the March 28th agenda – Richard Brimer Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board on the status of the Combining District & Density Bonus Program and Planned Unit Development applications – David Sullivan Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Sullivan wanted to discuss IH35 and requested a presentation from staff on the environmental impacts of the IH35 expansion and the benefits of capping, seconded by Commissioner Brimer. Commissioner Bristol requested a presentation from Audubon on bird-safe buildings, which was seconded by Commissioner Bedford. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Bedford adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M. 2
20240501-001 DRAFT minutes from Special Called meeting on 03/28/2024 — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas 78752. Vice Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Rick Brimer, Peter Einhorn, Melinda Schiera Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Hanna Cofer, Mariana Krueger, David Sullivan Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, Colin Nickells, Kevin Ramberg PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation on Watershed Protection Department's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, Programs, and Projects Overview and approve recommendations for their FY25 budget — Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager, and Pam Kearfott, Managing Engineer, Watershed Protection Department Speakers: Jorge Morales, Director, Watershed Protection Department Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager, Watershed Protection Department Pam Kearfott, Managing Engineer, Watershed Protection Department A motion to make recommendations for Watershed Protection’s Fiscal year 2025 budget was approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Einhorn’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bristol, Qureshi, Nickells, and Ramberg were absent. Vice Chair Bedford adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. without objection. 1
20240501-002: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Staff Presentation — original pdf
Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department BRIDLE RIDGE AT WILDHORSE RANCH 10501 ½ BLUE BLUFF RD C8-2023-0259 PROJECT LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 2 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0510Miles[ PROPERTY DATA • Gilleland Creek Watershed • Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 1 • Wildhorse Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD) 3 [ PROJECT DATA • Single family residential development with roadways and storm water ponds. • 21.4 acres [ ENVIRONMENTAL DATA • Wetland Critical Environmental Features (CEF) • Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) CEF CWQZ [ ENVIRONMENTAL DATA • Wetland Critical Environmental Features (CEF) • Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) • Slopes • 86% of the site is 0-15% slopes, but very hilly CEF CWQZ 2-foot contours [ ENVIRONMENTAL DATA CWQZ [ VARIANCE REQUESTS 8 § 25-8-341 - CUT REQUIREMENTS. (A) Cuts on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth. • The variance request is to allow cut over 4 feet to15 feet. § 25-8-342 - FILL REQUIREMENTS. (A) fill on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth. • The variance request is to allow fill over 4 feet to 15 feet. VARIANCE REQUESTS [ VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION • Variances for grading have been granted for projects with similar site constraints, specifically topographic conditions that constrain the ability to comply with transportation and ADA regulations. • The variance • • • Is necessitated by topographic features, not design choice; Is the minimum deviation from the code; and Is unlikely to result in harmful environmental consequences. • Water quality will be equal to water quality without the variance. 10 VARIANCE CONDITIONS 1. Slope stabilization for areas of existing erosion adjacent to the lots, will be provided with grouted rip-rap or approved equivalent method. [ VARIANCE CONDITIONS 2. Slope stabilization in area of cut over 8 feet will be provided by terracing, 25 feet at 15% grade …
20240501-002: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Variance Packet — original pdf
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: May 1, 2024 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Ranch C8-2023-0259 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Kimley Horn (Kevin Burks) LOCATION: 10501 ‰ BLUE BLUFF RD, Austin, TX 78653 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District One ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department 512.974.1879 / pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from: 1) 25-8-341 to allow cut over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. 2) 25-8-342 to allow fill over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. 1. Slope stabilization for areas of existing erosion adjacent to the lots, will be provided with grouted rip-rap or approved equivalent method. 2. Slope stabilization in area of cut over 8 feet will be provided by terracing, 25 feet at 15% grade and 20 feet at 5% grade, and revegetation with native grasses and forbs (per Standard Specifications Manual 609S.5). 3. Fill over 8 feet will be contained with engineered walls. 4. The water quality ponds will be biofiltration ponds. Page 1 of 15 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Ranch Ordinance Standard: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance and Wildhorse Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD) Variance Request: Request to vary from: 1) 25-8-341 to allow cut over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. 2) 25-8-342 to allow fill over four (4) feet, to 15 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 or the safety of property given to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Other owners with similarly situate properties and contemporaneous development Yes have received similar variances for grading. Turner’s Crossing (C8J-2018-0091) with cut and fill to 15 feet, Northwind Apartments (SP-2021-0384C.SH) with cut to 12 and fill to 17 feet, and Blueridge Multifamily at Wildhorse Ranch (SP-2022-0426C.SH) with cut to 12 and fill to 10 feet, are all residential projects on sites with rolling topography generally within the 0-15% slope category. In order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requiring 2% cross slope at intersection crosswalks on the local and collector roadways, and to meet Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) …
20240501-003: Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 & Infill Plats Staff Presentation — original pdf
Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite, Part 2: Overview of Staff Proposal Codes & Ordinances Joint Committee | April 1, 2024 Brent Lloyd, DSD Development Officer Agenda Items • Discuss proposed code amendments for: 1. Infill Plats 2. Site Plan Lite, Part 2 • Questions & Answers Infill Plats Subdivision Overview Subdivision Plats • The division of land into one or more lots for the purpose of sale, transfer, development, or extension of utilities. • Unless an exception applies, only land within an approved subdivision plat may be developed. • Infrastructure and amenities dedicated at subdivision serve multiple lots, which can then be developed independently. — Commercial & Residential Subdivisions Subdivision Overview (cont’d) Subdivision Types and Order of Process • Preliminary Plan • Final Plat • Subdivision Construction Plans • Re-subdivision Effect of Subdivision on Residential Development • “Fee Simple” Ownership vs. “Condominium Regimes” Greenfield Subdivision Subdivision Construction Plan - Build Infrastructure Residential Subdivision Infill Plats – Challenges • In the platting context, “infill” is the re- subdivision of lots in existing single-family subdivisions into new, smaller lots. • Current regulations, particularly drainage & water quality, are tailored to greenfield subdivisions rather than residential infill. Infill Plat Process - Council Direction Goals of Resolution No. 20230504-023: • Establish an efficient process to create infill lots within residential subdivisions, thereby facilitating fee-simple ownership and small-lot development form. • Right-size regulations to the scale and intensity of infill development. • Explore making waivers and variances administrative. • Include other changes to facilitate creation of infill lots. Subdivision-Related Improvements Adopted in 2023 Ordinance No. 20230831-141 • Eliminated commission approvals for plats, which means all applications without variances may be approved by staff. • Streamlined application submittal requirements. • Extended application deadlines. • Modified flag lot regulations. Summary of Infill Plat Proposal Response to Resolution No. 20230504-023 • Targeted changes to regulations for residential resubs. aimed at: — Making the process more efficient and less costly for small-lot developments that are comparable in scale & intensity to development currently permitted under HOME 1. — Ensuring that drainage requirements are: Right-sized to infill development Sufficient to ensure that development does not increase risk of lot-to-lot flooding. Infill Plat Proposal (cont’d) Drainage Plan In-Lieu of Onsite Detention & Drainage Studies • For resubdivisions of platted residential lots, onsite detention & drainage studies would not be required for development that: — Does not exceed: (b) …