BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Community Development Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to advise the council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. In addition, the Community Development Commission serves as the tripartite board required by Section 676B of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. §9910) and further amplified in the Texas Administrative Code (Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B). ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members appointed by the city council to meet the tripartite board requirement specified in Section 676B(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant as follows: 1. Eight members shall be democratically selected to represent residents from each of the eight geographic areas of Travis County to represent low-income individuals eligible to be served under the Community Services Block Grant in each area; 2. Seven members shall be nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council. Of the seven board members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council, five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served including, but not limited to, business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement or education stakeholders. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. To stagger the terms, after assuming office in 2019, the seven appointed members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by council shall serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. The eight democratically selected members shall serve an initial two-year term with an additional maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. After these initial terms have expired, the subsequent terms of each member shall not exceed the maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. 1 (E) A board member who is absent …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: October 2, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin Water’s Water Loss Program Review As a part of Austin Water’s focus on managing our community’s water resources in a resilient and sustainable manner, we work to proactively reduce our system water losses. Austin Water employs industry best practices related to water loss control and performs well compared to peer utilities. Water loss can result from a variety of reasons, primarily water main leaks and breaks. We have multiple programs focused on detecting and repairing leaks and responding to main breaks as quickly as possible. As a part of our strategic business plan that uses Effective Utility Management strategies to meet the challenges ahead, Austin Water sought an external expert in water loss control to review our program and make recommendations for improvement. The results of this study are documented in the Water Loss Program Review, Analysis, and Optimization report. The report finds that Austin Water has comprehensive programs to track and reduce water losses, with successful performance on key water loss strategies, including rapid response times to repair leaks, a robust capital program to replace poor performing water mains, and proactive leak detection programs in both large and small diameter pipelines. The report recommends improvements and additional investment in the following areas: • • • • • • • • Implement programmatic improvements to proactive leak detection activities. Expand program currently underway to replace poor performing water service lines. Improve production meter accuracy at the water treatment plants. Strengthen data validation practices for large meters. Expand data management and analysis tools across the water loss program. Improve estimates of unbilled authorized consumption (e.g., water for flushing and firefighting). Implement training for utility staff on reducing water loss during normal operations. Evaluate creating district metering areas to pilot reducing water loss through pressure management. Page 1 of 2 A summary of the recommendations is included in the attached study. Austin Water has launched a cross-departmental team to execute these recommendations. Austin Water will develop a regular report to stakeholders on the status of these recommendations. We will discuss these findings in more detail at the Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force (aka Water Forward Task Force) on October 8 and the Water and …
WATER LOSS PROGRAM REVIEW, ANALYSIS & OPTIMIZATION BLACK & VEATCH PROJECT NO. 415677 FINAL PREPARED FOR Austin Water 1 OCTOBER 2024 2.0 Introduction and Initial Audit Analysis ..................................................................................... 2-1 AUSTIN WATER | Water Loss Program Review, Analysis & Optimization Table of Contents Abbreviations and Definitions ................................................................................................................ vi Key Terms ............................................................................................................................................. vii 1.0 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 3.3 1.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.3.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.3.7 2.3.8 2.4.1 State Audit Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-2 Determination of Real Losses .............................................................................. 2-8 Determine Authorized Consumption ................................................................... 2-6 Outline of AWWA Audit Approach ........................................................................ 2-3 Gather Data and System Information .................................................................. 2-4 Determination of Water Loss ............................................................................... 2-7 Determination of Non-Revenue Water ................................................................. 2-9 Determining Apparent Loss .................................................................................. 2-7 Determine System Input ....................................................................................... 2-5 Real Loss (Leakage) ............................................................................................. 1-3 Production Metering ............................................................................................. 1-3 AW’s Water Auditing and Loss Control Programs .............................................. 2-2 Apparent Loss ....................................................................................................... 1-3 Water Loss Audit Approach .................................................................................................. 2-2 Summary of Recommended Strategies ............................................................................... 1-2 Trends and Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................. 1-1 City of Austin System Profile ................................................................................................ 2-1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2-1 Water Loss Audit Results .................................................................................................... 2-10 Performance Indicators and Data Validity ......................................................... 2-10 Performance Indicators ...................................................................................... 2-12 Data Validity ........................................................................................................ 2-12 Mayfield ............................................................................................................... 3-10 Davis WTP Summary and Recommendations .................................................. 3-10 Ulrich WTP ........................................................................................................................... 3-12 Ullrich Low Service Pump Station ...................................................................... 3-12 Ullrich Medium Service Pump Station ............................................................... 3-13 Ullrich High Service Pump Station ..................................................................... 3-13 Ullrich WTP Summary and Recommendations ................................................. 3-13 i Davis WTP .............................................................................................................................. 3-5 Handcox WTP ........................................................................................................................ 3-1 Davis High Service Pump Station ......................................................................... 3-7 Davis Raw Water Pump Station............................................................................ 3-5 Handcox WTP Summary and Recommendations ............................................... 3-3 Davis Medium Service Pump Station ................................................................... 3-6 Handcox Raw Water Meters ................................................................................. 3-1 Handcox Finished Water Production Meter 1 ..................................................... 3-2 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 3.1.1 3.0 Production Metering Analysis .................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1 BLACK & VEATCH | Table of Contents AUSTIN WATER | Water Loss Program Review, Analysis & Optimization 5.3 5.4 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 3.4 Water Exports ...................................................................................................................... 3-14 4.0 Apparent Loss Analysis ........................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 Customer Metering Inaccuracies ......................................................................................... 4-1 Meter Testing Staffing .......................................................................................... 4-3 Meter Testing Equipment and Methodologies .................................................... 4-3 Meter Testing Reporting ....................................................................................... 4-4 4.2 Systematic Data Handling Errors ......................................................................................... 4-4 Billing Data Investigation ...................................................................................... 4-4 4.3 4.4 Unauthorized Consumption .................................................................................................. 4-5 Apparent Loss Cost ............................................................................................................... 4-6 5.0 Real Loss Analysis …
WATER LOSS PROGRAM REVIEW, ANALYSIS & OPTIMIZATION Presentation to Water Forward Task Force Andrew Chastain-Howley October 8, 2024 Report Overview 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Introduction and Initial Audit Analysis • City of Austin System Profile • Water Loss Audit Approach/Results • Data Validity 3.0 Production Metering Analysis 4.0 Apparent Loss Analysis • Customer Metering Inaccuracies • Systematic Data Handling Errors • Costs of Apparent Losses 5.0 Real Loss Analysis • COA Leakage Detection • Real Loss Component Analysis/Results • Costs of Real Losses 6.0 Goals and Recommended Strategies • Production Metering Strategies • Apparent Loss Strategies • Real Loss Strategies • Other Strategies KPI Real Loss (ILI) Real Loss (gal/conn/day) Apparent Loss (gal/conn/day) Data Validity 2022 AUDIT 4.1 75.60 17.40 77 2030 GOAL (THIS PROJECT) 3.0 55.60 7.40 85 AW’s Water Forward (2024) ILI Goal is 3.0 by 2040. 2 AWWA Manual M36 Water Audits and AWWA Manual M36 Water Audits and Loss Control Programs Loss Control Programs 3 Real Loss Component Analysis See Section 5.2 & Appendix A How does Austin Water’s Real Loss Compare to Other Utilities? Mains Failure Frequency Comparison Service Connection Failure Frequency Comparison ) r y / s e l i m 0 0 1 / r e b m u n ( 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 ) r y / s n o i t c e n n o c e c i v r e s 0 0 0 1 / r e b m u n ( , 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Failure Frequency Austin Water Department Average Failure Frequency in North America (WaterRF 4372) Failure Frequency for Optimized Distribution Systems (Friedman 2010) Failure Frequency Austin Water Department Failure Frequency for Optimized Systems (AWWA UARL) 4 Austin’s Ongoing Efforts See Sections 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 Four Pillars of Leakage Management Pressure Management Speed and Quality of Repairs Active Leakage Control Real Losses in this range are not technically recoverable Real Losses in this range are not economic to recover Economically Recoverable Annual Real Losses Pipeline and Asset Management Selection, Installation, Maintenance, Renewal, Replacement Renewing Austin Third-party proactive leakage detection AW leakage detection program 5 Austin’s Ongoing Efforts See Sections 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 Development of strategies through Austin's Water Forward program Replacing smaller meters to transition to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meter calibration/verification and validation 6 Key Findings 1 Limitations with production piping …
Water Forward 2024 Plan Report This page intentionally left blank. DRAFT – September 3, 2024 Report Cover Page WATER FORWARD 2024 - DRAFT | 2 Director’s Message Austin Water is doing important work to make sure Austin has a strong and reliable water supply, even as our city faces the challenges of growth, drought, and a changing climate. Over the past few years, Austin Water has put in place smart strategies that have already made a big difference. We've focused on conservation, encouraging our customers to use water wisely through recent hot and dry years. We've also launched GoPurple, a program that includes requirements and incentives for new and existing developments to reuse water onsite. We are pursuing water storage strategies to stretch our existing supplies. And working closely with our regional partners, we've strengthened Austin's ability to bridge droughts and provide a sustainable water supply to meet all our community’s water needs. Our work doesn't stop here. Climate science tells us that we must do even more to protect our future. The challenges we face are real, and we need to stay ahead of them. That's why we're committed to learning from our past efforts and adjusting as we go. We've been using an adaptive management approach, which means we closely monitor how our plans are working and make changes as needed. This is a key part of Water Forward 2024, which provides a roadmap for Austin's water future. We've been working hand in hand with the Water Forward Task Force, a group of dedicated community members who help inform our efforts. Together, we've updated the plan, adjusted our strategies, and responded to the needs we've identified along the way. This collaborative approach means we're not only thinking about today's needs but also preparing for tomorrow's challenges. At Austin Water, work is already underway to carry out this updated plan. We're focused on staying transparent and accountable to you, our community, as we move forward. We know that water is essential to our quality of life, and we're determined to protect this precious resource. As we look to the future, we at Austin Water hold a hopeful vision. Austin is a leader in water conservation and sustainability and we see a future where our city continues to thrive, and where every resident has access to clean and reliable water, no matter what challenges come our way. Together, we can …
1 Presentation on revisions to the draft Water Forward 2024 Plan, Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan 10/8/24 Report Edits No further edits were made to the WCP/DCP in this round Water Forward 2024 edits include: • New cover page, header, footer, and water supply graphics • Ch. 4: Edits to Colorado River Land Analysis section (pp. 25-27) • Ch.5 • Additional intro language and strategy summary table (p. 28) • Updated Customer Side Water Use Management 2030 & 2040 Yields (p. 30) • Updated Native and Efficient Landscape 2030 & 2040 Yields (p. 31) • Edits to Land Conservation Strategies section (pp. 44-46) • Ch.6: Added section on 100-Year Adaptive Management Plan (pp. 48-49) Pending edits: • Completion of Executive Summary • Appendix references (and completion of appendices) • Breakout of Indirect Potable Reuse & Capture Local Inflows to Lady Bird Lake • Further grammar, spelling, readability, and formatting edits as needed Colorado River Land Analysis Overview Identifying Priority Conservation Areas in the Highland Lakes Watershed Helps understand solution geography and scale • Lake Travis drainage area is 40x that of entire Austin corporate limits! • Want/need to focus on the highest priority areas within this large basin • Some areas clearly more critical to conserve than others Rating system: consider multiple factors • Water supply: stream flows, recharge, springs, wells, AW intakes • Environmental: riparian/floodplains, impervious cover, protected lands, slopes, vegetation Combine via GIS to spatially show priority conservation areas in the Highland Lakes Watershed Central Texas and waterways of interest Rivers • • Colorado Llano • • • • Pedernales San Saba North Llano South Llano Watersheds • Middle Colorado, Brady, San Saba, Llano, North Llano, South Llano, Buchanan-LBJ Lakes, Pedernales, Lake Travis, Lake Austin Lake Austin Watershed (92 sq. mi.) Barton Springs Zone (371 sq. mi.) GIS analysis factors: scales and weights Flow Recharge Zones Springs Distance from Intakes Wells Combined Water Factors Raster Combined Water Factors Raster Riparian & Floodplain Vegetation Pavement Slopes Protected Lands Vegetation Combined Environmental Factors Raster Combined Enviro. Factors Raster Final Conservation Priority Raster Final Conservation Priority Raster 13 Colorado River Land Analysis Next Steps Further refine conservation prioritization model based on stakeholder feedback Conduct additional analysis to include economic, equity, and social factors + further watershed modeling Engage with land conservation and governmental entities; evaluate potential partnership opportunities Evaluate …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hempe1, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 specifically listed on the 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 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on September 24, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue; District 4 Location: 6719, 6725 Shirley Avenue, and 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC Agent: Request: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) To change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 120 feet with participation in the density bonus program …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Adam Haynes Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Ryan Johnson Jennifer Mushtaler Danielle Skidmore Commissioners absent: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Santiago: Heritage trees APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 23, August 27, and September 10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 23, 2024, August 27, 2024, and September 10, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, and Maxwell were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; Crestview/Wooten (Wooten) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant's postponement request to October 22, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, and Maxwell were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; Crestview/Wooten (Wooten) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri,sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant's postponement request to October 22, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner …
Planning Commission: October 8, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Brentwood/Highland (Highland) Combined CASE#: NPA-2023-0018.06 PROJECT NAME: 6725 Shirley Avenue PC DATE: October 8, 2024 DATE FILED: October 17, 2023 September 24, 2024 September 10, 2024 July 23, 2024 June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 9, 2024 6719, 6725 Shirley Ave. and 605 William St. ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 0.72 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974- 2695 From: Specific Regulating District (Change Lamar/Justin TOD Station Area Plan Base Height Map from 60 ft to 120 ft with participation in the density bonus program and to change the subdistrict from Live/Work Flex to TOD-Mixed Use, as amended on Sept. 12, 2024) To: Specific Regulating District Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0132 From: TOD-NP To: TOD-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 Planning Commission: October 8, 2024 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 8, 2024 – (action pending) September 24, 2024 – Postponed to October 8, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [R. Johnson – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, N. Barrera-Ramirez and F. Maxwell absent]. September 10, 2024 – Postponed to September 24, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar -1st; D. Skidmore – 2nd] Vote: 8-0-5 [P. Howard, F. Maxwell, G. Cox, A. Phillips, and R. Johnson absent]. July 23, 2024 – Postponed to September 10, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [A. Woods – 1st; R. Johnson – 2nd] Vote: 10-0-1 [A. Azhar, G. Anderson, N. Barrera-Ramirez, G. Cox, P. Howard, F. Maxwell, A. Hayes, R. Johnson, A. Phillips and A. Woods voted aye. J. Mushtaler abstained. C. Hempel and D. Skidmore absent]. June 11, 2024 – Postponed to July 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. G. Cox and N. Barrera- Ramirez absent]. May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0132 (6725 Shirley Ave.) ADDRESS: 6719 and 6725 Shirley Avenue; 605 William Street ZONING FROM: TOD-NP (Live/Work Flex Subdistrict) TO: TOD-NP (Mixed Use DISTRICT: 4 Subdistrict) increase the maximum building height up to 120’ through participation in a voluntary density bonus program SITE AREA: approximately 0.72 acres (approximately 31,363 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict) and to increase the maximum building height up to 120’ through participation in a voluntary density bonus program. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 28, 2024: Applicant postponement request to June 11, 2024 granted. June 11, 2024: Applicant postponement request to July 23, 2024 granted. July 23, 2024: Applicant postponement request to September 10, 2024 granted. September 10, 2024: Applicant postponement request to September 24, 2024 granted. September 24, 2024: Staff postponement request to October 8, 2024 granted. October 8, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: The “Base Maximum Building Heights” exhibits within the Lamar/Justin Station Area Plan – including the Station Area Plan document (page 39) and Regulating Plan document (page 56) – establish maximum base height entitlements for property within the Lamar/Justin TOD. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: C14-2023-0132 2 The property in question is currently two one-story warehouses and one single family home. To the north are two one story warehouses. To the east is a one-story service repair garage. To the south is a one-story warehouse and a recently constructed residential duplex. To the west is the recently constructed Broadstone North Lamar, a six-story multifamily apartment complex. The property in question sits at the edge of where hard edges exist along North Lamar Boulevard to the west and Canion Street/the Capital Metro Red Line to the east transition from older single-story warehouses to a mix of older and newer smaller scale single family, missing middle, and multifamily housing. Currently this approximately 0.72-acre site contains zero residential dwelling units to support the transit-oriented station area. The residential density required to support fixed or dedicated transit service is a minimum of 50 dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed or dedicated transit …
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND A NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Mailing Date of this Notice: Sep 27, 2024 Case Number: NPA-2024-0012.02 Este aviso es para informarles de una junta pública sobre un cambio en el uso de la tierra indicado abajo. Si usted desea recibir información en español por favor llame al (512) 974-3531. The Planning Department has received an application for an amendment to the Upper Boggy Creek (UBC) Neighborhood Plan for property(ies) referenced below. This notice has been mailed to you because you own property, are a registered environmental or neighborhood organization, or have a utility service address within 500 feet of the subject property. The requested plan amendment will be reviewed and acted on at two public hearings: First, before the Planning Commission and then before the City Council. At a public hearing, the Planning Commission reviews and evaluates City staff’s recommendation and public input and then sends its recommendation to the City Council. For our website, additional http://www.austintexas.gov/planning or to find out more about the Upper Boggy Creek (UBC) Neighborhood Plan, go to https://www.austintexas.gov/page/neighborhood-plans-and-resources. of Austin’s Planning Department, information the City visit on Owner/Applicant: Agent: Project Name: Project Address(es): Related Zoning Case: Colonnetta Family Partnership Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) - (512) 477-6341 2002 Manor Road Neighborhood Plan Amendment 2002 MANOR RD C14-2024-0077 AMENDMENT REQUEST: To change the future land use designation for the specified property within the Upper Boggy Creek (UBC) Neighborhood Plan from Commercial to Mixed Use (refer to attached map). LAND USE DEFINITIONS: Commercial - Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included are private institutional uses (convalescent homes and rest homes in which medical or surgical services are not a main function of the institution), but not hospitals. Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non-residential uses. This application is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on October 8, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street and online viewable at http://www.atxn.tv.To participate at this Public Hearing, you may either attend virtually by viewing the meeting online and registering to speak in advance or by going to City Hall at 301 West 2nd Street and attending in-person. For additional information on how …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-V-DB90-CO-NP CASE: 2002 Manor Road Rezoning (C14-2024-0077) ADDRESS: 2002 Manor Road ZONING FROM: CS-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.66 acres (approximately 28,750 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Colonnetta Family Partnership AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-vertical mixed use building- density bonus 90-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-DB90-CO-NP) combining district zoning. As established in Ordinance No. 020801-92 the conditional overlay would prohibit drive- in service as an accessory to commercial uses. The conditional overlay would conditionally allow these 19 uses: - Automotive repair services - Building maintenance services - Business or trade school - College and university facilities - Communication service facilities - Communications services - Community recreation (private) - Electronic prototype assembly - Exterminating services - Hotel-motel - Indoor entertainment - Indoor sports and recreation - Laundry services - Local utility services - Off-site accessory parking - Outdoor sports and recreation - Pet services - Plant nursery - Veterinary services The conditional overlay would prohibit these 22 uses: - Agricultural sales and services - Adult oriented businesses - Automotive rentals - Automotive sales - Automotive washing (of any type) - Building maintenance services - Maintenance and service facilities - Monument retail services - Pawn shop services - Service station - Vehicle storage - Campground - Commercial blood plasma center - Commercial off-street parking - Construction sales and services - Convenience storage - Drop-off recycling collection facilities - Employee recreation - Equipment repair services - Equipment sales - Kennels - Limited warehousing and distribution For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. C14-2024-0077 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 8, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Rezoning: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. Site Plan: In December 2023, …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department October 2, 2024 NPA-2022-0010.02_1914, 2000 E 6TH ST and 1917, 1917 ½, 1923, 2007 E. 7th Street Holly Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above referenced plan amendment case. Please see Kelly Wright’s email below from Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Kelly Wright’s Email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. From: Kelly Wright Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:18 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Oct 8 PC Indef PP reason?: NPA-2022-0010.02_2000 E. 6th St External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen, We are still working with the Fire Department regarding the redevelopment of the site. We need additional time to process the neighborhood plan amendment. Thank you, Kelly Wright Land Development Consultant Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 (512) 435-2364 - Direct (512) 435-2360 - Facsimile kwright@abaustin.com www.abaustin.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t Chaire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department October 2, 2024 NPA-2022-0015.01_Tracor Tract Property addresses: 6211 1/2, 6500, 6500 1/2, 6502 1/2, 6525 1/2, 6540 Tracor Ln, 4525, 4209 1/2 Ed Bluestein Blvd, 6801, 6801 1/2, 6515 1/2 FM 969 Rd East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above referenced plan amendment case. Please see email from Amanda Hendrix, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Amanda Hendrix’s email Plan Amendment Map MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. From: Amanda Hendrix Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:23 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Jewels Cain < >; amorrow@ Subject: RE: Indef PP Reason Oct 8 PC Hrng: NPA-2022-0015.01_Tracor Lane External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen, We are requesting an indefinite postponement in order to work through some issues with the Fire Department. Thank you, Amanda Hendrix Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Email: ahendrix@abaustin.com Phone: 512-435-2328 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, TX 78701 www.abaustin.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Nancy Estrada Planning Department October 3, 2024 C14-2023-0134 – 2201 Willow Creek Drive Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the October 8, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to October 22, 2024. Staff is reviewing the required Zoning Traffic Analysis (ZTA) that is related to this rezoning case.
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko Planning Department DATE: October 1, 2024 RE: C14-2024-0048 1106 and 1110 East 30th Street Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the October 8, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Staff would like to request a postponement of the above-mentioned case to November 12, 2024 to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission policy.
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko Planning Department DATE: October 1, 2024 RE: C814-06-0109.03 Lakeshore PUD Amendment Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the October 8, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Staff would like to request an indefinite postponement of the above-mentioned case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission policy.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: GR-MU-NP CASE: C14-2024-0097 – Ramirez .39 ADDRESS: 2056 West Stassney Lane ZONING FROM: GR-NP SITE AREA: 0.39 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Rosa Ramirez AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Tiffany Magnavice (512-978-0722, tiffany.magnavice@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant the community commercial – mixed use – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 8, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 0.39 acres and currently has one vacant building and two food trucks operating onsite. The rezoning area is at the northwest corner of West Stassney Lane (Level 3/Corridor) and Menchaca Road (Level 3/Corridor). The site is located within two ETOD stations, Jones/Jentch and ACC South Austin, which initiate and encourage transit activity. A bus stop is located 0.02 miles from the subject site. The future land use designation (FLUM) is Mixed Use Activity/HUB Corridor. Development on West Stassney Lane and Menchaca Road is generally characterized by unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, commercial-liquor sales, single family, townhouse and condominium residences, low density multifamily residences, and several public districts including a library, park, Austin Community College campus, and Crockett Highschool (GR-NP; CS-1-NP; SF-3-NP; MF-2-NP; P-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). C14-2024-0097 Page 2 The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to the community commercial – mixed use – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district for a retail and residential development that will include four (4) two-bedroom dwelling units equaling approximately 500 to 1,000 square feet each. Demolition is proposed, and a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. Staff is recommending the community commercial – mixed use – neighborhood plan (GR- MU-NP) combined district because this property meets the intent of the district, as well as the FLUM, and would increase housing inventory. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The community commercial (GR) district designation 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. Mixed Use (MU) combining district is intended for combination with selected base districts, in order to permit any combination of office, retail, commercial, and residential uses within a single development. The …
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0115 HLC DATE: September 4, 2024 PC DATE: October 8, 2024 CC Date: TBD ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET APPLICANT: Phoebe Allen (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Freida and Walter Bohn House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 906 W. 17th Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Capital Metro, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, El Concilio Mexican- American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association, Guadalupe Association for an Improved Neighborhood, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods, Plaza Saltillo TOD Staff Liaison, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The Frieda & Walter Bohn House is an excellent example of a Craftsman bungalow designed by Austin luminary Hugo Kuehne. Notably, Kuehne worked on the building twice, as he designed the initial structure and returned, more than twenty years later, to add stylistic updates as the Bohn family’s needs changed. The application for historic zoning, compiled by Phoebe Allen, describes the building’s architectural merits: The Frieda & Walter Bohn House was built in 1924 on Outlot 16 on Seventeenth Street between San Gabriel and Pearl Streets…An asymmetrical wing plan, the house has a wood frame; upper walls are stucco with wood trim, and the …
