WHEREAS, the Joint Sustainability Commi(cid:425)ee recognizes that the City of Aus(cid:415)n’s vision for net zero emissions by 2040 outlined in the Aus(cid:415)n Climate Equity Plan priori(cid:415)zes greenhouse gas emission reduc(cid:415)on and calls for 50% of trips to be made by using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home; and WHEREAS, the Aus(cid:415)n Climate Equity Plan outlines how increased property values forces low‐ income residents to the outskirts of Aus(cid:415)n, increasing their dependency on carbon‐intensive automobiles; and WHEREAS, the Aus(cid:415)n Climate Equity Plan outlines specific housing goals to create complete communi(cid:415)es where residents are less reliant on carbon intensive vehicles, including preserving and producing 135,000 housing units with 75% located within ½ mile of Imagine Aus(cid:415)n ac(cid:415)vity centers and corridors; and WHEREAS, the Joint Sustainability Commi(cid:425)ee recognizes that driving contributes to the crea(cid:415)on of ground‐level ozone, which is a harmful air pollutant that causes and contributes to asthma and other respiratory illnesses; and WHEREAS, the Office of Sustainability’s September 2023 Carbon Footprint Update to the Aus(cid:415)n Climate Equity Plan shows that transporta(cid:415)on is the single greatest source of CO2 emissions locally; and WHEREAS, the same update recognizes that vehicle ownership and home size are two of the most significant factors to determine Aus(cid:415)nites’ household‐level emissions; WHEREAS, a report by Environment Texas outlines that compact development delivers environmental benefits including improved water quality, reduced energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, reduced water use, reduced flood risk, and improved air quality, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Joint Sustainability Commi(cid:425)ee recommends that the Aus(cid:415)n City Council approve amendments to the land development code that allow for more compact and connected communi(cid:415)es in keeping with the goals of the Aus(cid:415)n Climate Equity Plan. Specifically, the Joint Sustainability Commi(cid:425)ee recommends approval of the following: 1. amendments included in the Home Op(cid:415)ons for Middle‐income Empowerment (HOME) ini(cid:415)a(cid:415)ve including allowing three units per single‐family lot by right and reducing the minimum lot size requirement to allow for smaller single‐family homes; 2. the Tiny Home resolu(cid:415)on to allow for (cid:415)ny homes within single family zoning districts; 3. elimina(cid:415)on of all city occupancy limits to allow for flexible, affordable co‐living op(cid:415)ons within the City of Aus(cid:415)n, reducing the need for Aus(cid:415)nites to move to the outskirts of Aus(cid:415)n in search of affordable housing and associated dependency on carbon‐intensive automobiles, and reducing household‐level emissions through shared consump(cid:415)on of energy.
ARR Comprehensive Plan Update for JSC October 25, 2023 Meeting Agenda Introductions Planning Process Benchmarking Research & Analysis Stakeholder Engagement ARR Comprehensive Plan Overview Questions and Next Steps 2 Introductions 3 Update to 2011 Zero Waste Master Plan • The existing 2011 Zero Waste Master Plan has been renamed to the 2023 Zero Waste Comprehensive Plan • 2011 Plan had a goal to reach 90% diversion by the year 2040 • The 2011 plan focused on introduction to zero waste and access to services • This is a roadmap for the next 10 years 4 Key Accomplishments Since 2011 • Curbside Composting at Single Family Homes • Universal Recycling – recycling, food donation, or composting access for employees at all businesses and food permitted businesses • Construction Debris Recycling 5 Planning Process 6 Planning Process Early Improvement Recommendations Feasibility Matrix Preferred Strategies Benchmarking Research Key Definitions, Data/Technology & Policy Issues Analyze Multiple ARR Topics Establish Plan Goals & Objectives Identify Alternatives Evaluate Options Research, Analysis & Recommendations Develop Strategies & Options Multiple Strategy Workshops ARR Comprehensive Plan City/Stakeholder Engagement & Public Outreach Develop Outline & Write Multiple Drafts Based on Workshop and Stakeholder Engagement Feedback 7 Benchmarking 8 Benchmarking Overview Benchmarked 13 Zero Waste cities Zero Waste definitions Technology solutions Policy issues Key findings & recommendations to inform Comprehensive Plan 9 Benchmarking Results Year when City Adopted Zero Waste Vision 2008 2008 2013 1998 2005 2015 2012 2010 N/A N/A 2014 2013 2009 City Los Angeles Portland San Diego Seattle Austin Minneapolis Phoenix San Antonio Fort Worth Denver Boston Dallas San Francisco Published Diversion Rate* Waste Generators Considered Percent Year Commercial Single- Family Multi- Family Construction & Demolition (C&D) 76% 70% 65% 57% 42% 37% 36% 36% 30% 23% 21% 21% City does not use diversion rate 2011 2015 2018 2018 2015 2016 2019 2019 2018 2019 2019 2016 N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ *Metrics are based on data published at the time of benchmarking analysis (2020). More recent diversion rates may have been published by cities but were not updated within the table in order to maintain a baseline benchmarking comparison. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 0 Benchmarking Results ► Of 13 benchmark cities, Austin’s diversion rate only trails west coast cities (LA, Portland, …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES Sep 27, 2023 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at AE Headquarters. Acting Chair Diana Wheeler called the Board Meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Diana Wheeler, Alice Woods, Jon Salinas, Yure Suarez, Rodrigo Leal, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chris Campbell Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker, Heather Houser, Melissa Rothrock, Kaiba White, Charlotte Davis Board Members Absent: Kelsey Hitchingham, Haris Qureshi, Larry Franklin, Bertha Delgado City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer CALL TO ORDER 9. Approval of minutes from the July 26th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Motion by White, seconded by Suarez. Approved unanimously (10-0, Maxwell-Gaines and Campbell off dais) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Scott Johnson (air quality advocate) spoke on the importance of sustainable purchasing to encourage improved air quality Monica Guzman (Go Austin/Vamos Austin) spoke on the need for neighborhood circulators/shuttles in the Rundberg area of North Austin. 1. City of Austin Carbon Footprints, Phillip Duran, Office of Sustainability White: Great news that we got more funding for this department that needs even more Discussions of pros and cons of using 100-year Global Warming Potential measures vs funding for the large job it does. 20-year GWP Discussion on how to communicate consumption-based emissions 2. Climate Pollution Reduction Grants – Rohan Lilauwala, Office of Sustainability Unclear about whether GHG reductions include Scope 1-3 emissions 4. Updates from the Planning Commission – Alice Woods PC joint meeting with Council on Oct 26 to discuss changes to Land Development Code, voted by PC on Nov 14, Council on Dec 14. Impacts have positive sustainability impacts. Encourages JSC to pass resolution in support of the item. Wants to explore sustainability guide – can help provide objective source of environmental information. 5. Updates from Urban Transportation Commission – Diana Wheeler Encourages defending Project Connect, uses examples of other cities. Congress Ave urban design plan update 6. Updates from Water/Wastewater Commission – Chris Maxwell-Gaines Austin Water external review to improve organization effectiveness and resilience Water supply – Austin at stage 2 water restrictions since Aug 15 7. Updates from Resource Management Commission – Charlotte Davis RMC considering resolution around AE Green Choice – repurpose program towards dispatchable renewable energy and storage 8. Updates from Electric Utility Commission – Kaiba White …
REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Logan Schugart Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Sade Ogunbode, Chair Edgar Farrera, Vice Chair Timothy Stostad Joseph Benigno Edward Selig Michael Francis Luis Osta Lugo Blaine Campbell CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on September APPROVAL OF MINUTES 27, 2023. PUBLIC HEARINGS Returning Case(s): The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: Page 1 2. Case Number: CL 2023-070716 Property address: 11610 January Drive / Owner: W I Services Group, LLC Staff presenter: Richard Lamancusa Staff recommendation: Adopt proposed agreed order for repair of single-family residential and accessory structures New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 3. Case Number: CL 2023-070791 Property address: 4004 Idlewild Road / Owner: John …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING AGENDA October 25th, 2023 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. CST AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (October 24th by 12pm-Noon CST). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm-noon (CST) on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. Please telephone call at (512) 974- 8045 and/or email alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the 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). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Primary Representative: Alternate Representative: Serita Fontanesi Antonio Ross Hanna Huang Nayer Sikder Julie Glasser Richard Bondi Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Miriam Dorantes Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission Leonor Vargas Amanda Afifi (Chair) Morgan Davis Rebecca Austen Teresa Ferguson Melissa Ortega Eliza Gordon Ivana Neri Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Charles Curry Melissa Taylor Jennifer Powell Lira Ramirez JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING AGENDA October 25th, 2023 MEETING AGENDA: CALL TO ORDER 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 COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Discussion on the resignation of Chief Chacon and how APD could show up; ask the office of the community liaison to be present (Sponsored by Commissioner Serita Fontanesi.) APD Community Liaison, Catherine M. Haggerty present to assist. Discussion from Commissioner Daniela Silva on the CIB’s FY24 requests and follow …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (25.10.2023) JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE convened a REGULAR meeting on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. CST, in AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Committee: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Co-Chair) LGBTQ Quality-of-Life Commission: Charles Curry Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: African American Resource Advisory Committee: Serita Fontanesi Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission: Hannah Huang Early Childhood Council: Leonor Vargas and Eliza Gordon (alternate) Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission: Ivana Neri Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis and Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (alternate) LBGTQ Quality-of-Life Commission: Melissa Taylor (alternate) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Jennifer Powell and Lira Ramirez (alt.) Commissioners Absent: African American Resource Advisory Committee: Antonio Ross Staff in Attendance: Equity Office, Community Services Program Coordinator – Alejandra Mireles Equity Office, Business Process Consultant – Jeremy Garza (virtually) Austin Public Health, Staff Liaison Commission on Aging – Halana Kaleel (virtually) Economic Development Services, Staff Liaison LGBTQ – Alyssa Para Office of Civil Rights, Staff Liaison Human Rights Commission – Damian Pantoja (virt.) Office of Civil Rights, Staff Liaison Commission for Women – Tabitha Taylor (virtually) Austin Police Department, Community Liaison – Catherine Haggerty (virtually) 1 (25.10.2023) None. JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 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 COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023. Editing for the correct spelling of COMMISSIONER LEONOR VARGAS’ name, the minutes from the meeting of 09/27/2023 were approved on COMMISSIONER JULIE GLASSER’s motion, COMMISSIONER RICHARD BONDI’s second on a (9-0) vote. (Absent: Commissioner Antonio Ross) STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Austin Police Department, Community Liaison – Catherine Haggerty (virtually) present for questions. COMMISSIONER HANNAH HUANG asked about what the community liaison department can do after a shooting, is there more the city can be doing; and where can the community direct requests? CATHERINE HAGGERTY shared that the victim services unit was out there to support the trauma. APD’s staff liaison office is staffed with civilians – people want to know how …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES Oct 25, 2023 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Austin Energy HQ. Acting Chair Diana Wheeler called the Board Meeting to order at 6:07 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Diana Wheeler, Charlotte Davis, Chris Maxwell- Gaines, Jon Salinas, Rodrigo Leal, Haris Qureshi Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Heather Houser, Melissa Rothrock, Kaiba White, Stephanie Bazan, Yure Suarez, Chris Campbell, Alice Woods Board Members Absent: Haris Qureshi, Larry Franklin, Bertha Delgado City Staff in Attendance: Angela Baucom, Rohan Lilauwala, Jason McCombs, Richard McHale CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Diana Prechter encouraged JSC to recommend closure of Zilker Park Polo Field to parking. off Dais) Chris Flores encouraged JSC to support audit of the use of fertilizer on Zilker Great Lawn because of its effects on water quality in Barton Creek. 9. Approval of minutes from the September 27th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Motion to approve by Qureshi, seconded by Davis. Approved unanimously (12-0, Woods 2. Austin Resource Recovery Zero Waste Comprehensive Plan Update. – Jason McCombs, Austin Resource Recovery, Scott Pasternak, Burns & McDonnell. Qureshi asks about multifamily composting. McCombs – thinking about this for a while, coming in Oct 2024. White has several questions around goals, timelines, rollout plans. Discussions at length around workforce development, community engagement, litter control, textile recycling, fees for diversion, etc. 1. Sustainable Purchasing Best Practices – Johanna Anderson, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. Discussions around potential staffing needs, resources available, engagement with institutions and businesses 3. Updates from the Planning Commission – Alice Woods PC submitted recommendations in support of changes to city telework policy Joint meeting with council on 10/26 in favor of homes initiative. 4. Updates from Urban Transportation Commission – Diana Wheeler Recent topics discussed safe routes to schools, ETOD program, parking requirements 5. Updates from Zero Waste Advisory Commission – Melissa Rothrock ZWAC made recommendation of support of ARR zero waste plan Working on multifamily composting initiative 6. Updates from Design Commission – Jon Salinas Looking at building/site design guidelines 7. Updates from Electric Utility Commission – Kaiba White AE to present on modeling at Nov meeting. Resource planning WG continued meeting AE part of EPA Solar for All grant application 10. Resolution in support of proposed Land Development …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday October 24 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), Mark Mapes(Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- DISCUSSION 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from August 22, 2023 2. Appendix L-Water Heater requirements- Uniform Plumbing Code 3. Appendix M Water Saving Calculator- Uniform Plumbing Code 4. Parking Garage Exhaust-Ventilation-Uniform Mechanical Code 5. Shower Pans- Uniform Plumbing Code 6. Update on Legionellosis Prevention- Uniform Plumbing Code DISCUSSION AND ACTION 7. 2024 Board Schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Appendix L The highlighted code sections below were requested to be included in the 2023 Uniform Plumbing Code amendments. City staff are not in support of adding these amendments, these sections pertain to water heater requirements for the purpose of establishing means of conserving water and energy. Energy conservation requirements for water heating already exist in the energy code in sections and subsections of C404 & R403.5 duplication and amending both codes would only add additional confusion and increase our amendments when our goal is to return to model code as much as possible for the purpose of consistency and is preferred by the majority of stakeholders. For over a number of years Austin Water has established a comprehensive plan for water conservation and will continue to do so, Appendix L is not a part of the plan at this time, this appendix is intended to encourage sustainable practices and not creating requirements. Water Heater Requirements L 101.1 Applicability. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a comprehensive set of technically sound provisions that encourage sustainable practices and works towards enhancing the design and construction of plumbing systems that result in a positive long-term environmental impact. This appendix is not intended to circumvent the health, safety, and general welfare requirements of this code. L 501.0 Water Heating Design, Equipment, and Installation. L 501.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall establish the means of conserving potable and non-potable water and energy associated with the generation and use of hot water in a building. This includes provisions for the hot water distribution system, which is the portion of the potable water distribution system between a water heating device and the plumbing fixtures, including dedicated return piping and appurtenances to the water heating device in a recirculation system. L 503.0 Service Hot Water – Other Than Low-Rise Residential Buildings. L 503.1 General. The service hot water, other than single family houses, multifamily structures of three stories or fewer above grade, and modular houses shall comply with this section. L 503.1.1 New Buildings. Service water-heating systems and equipment shall comply with the requirements of this section as described in Section L 503.2. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.1.1.1] L 503.3.1 Load Calculations. Service water-heating system design loads for the purpose of sizing systems and equipment shall be determined in accordance with manufacturer’s published sizing guidelines or generally accepted engineering standards and handbooks acceptable to the adopting …
DATE: POLICY MEMO NO.: XXXXXXX RELATED DEPT. & DIVISION: Development Service Department & Austin Public Health TOPIC: Disinfection and Flushing of Building Portable Water Systems DECISION MAKER: Todd Wilcox (Building Official) Desmar Walkes (Austin-Travis County Health Authority) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: To implement an existing requirement to provide proof of disinfection and flushing of building potable water systems in Group I-1 facilities. For the purpose of controlling any potential contamination of legionella growth. CODE SECTIONS: 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2021 International Building Code (IBC) • 308.3 Institutional Group I-2, International Building Code • 609.10 Disinfection of Potable Water System, Uniform Plumbing Code • ASHRAE 188-2018 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems • ASHRAE Guideline 12- 2000 Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems • N 105 Disinfection / excluding ultraviolet method, Uniform Plumbing Code Policy: Provide disinfection and flushing of building potable water systems in new nursing homes and hospitals as per the requirements of 609.10 Uniform Plumbing Code or other industry standards as approved by the Building Official with proof of disinfection and flushing within 3 weeks of the certificate of occupancy being issued. A temporary certificate of occupancy will not be affected. For the purpose of this requirement beneficial occupancy shall mean within 3 weeks before a certificate of occupancy is issued in order to establish a timeline. Responsible for Compliance: Building owner or designated representative. Affected Institutional Group I-1: New nursing homes and hospitals. DSD Responsibility: DSD Commercial plumbing Inspections shall be responsible for collecting proof of compliance before final plumbing inspection is finalized. When Required: Proof of compliance will be required before receiving certificate of occupancy. How to achieve compliance: The latest addition of the following standards and code sections, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188, ASHRAE Guideline 12, Section 609.10 of the Uniform Plumbing Code or Appendix N of the Uniform Plumbing Code. excluding the ultraviolet method in Appendix N. Definition ANSI/ ASHRAE Standard 188. beneficial occupancy- stage of construction when all or part of a building is to be occupied for the purpose for which it was constructed, whether before or after completion.
Enclosed Parking Garage The code amendment proposal is to remove “10 ft. above a public way discharge location” limitation for class 2 air, specifically enclosed garages in section 502.2.1 Environmental, Class 1, and Class 2 Air Ducts. • • The 2015, 2021 and 2024 UMC are requiring the 10 ft. above a public way. The 2021 and the 2024 IMC do not have this limitation. Staff agrees that the garage ventilation systems in enclosed parking garages should terminate in accordance with the provisions of section 502.2.1. Staff agrees to not create a code amendment, since ducts routinely convey exhaust products containing carbon monoxide, smoke, soot, water vapor and particles of rubber from tires. Since garage ventilation systems may also be required to dissipate fumes from vehicular fuel spills, staff recommends that garage ventilation systems should be regarded as ducts conveying flammable vapors, although is agreeable to treat as environmental air per model code. The location of blowers at lower levels would also create a nuisance with the volume of air directed at pedestrians. 502.2.1 Environmental, Class 1, and Class 2 Air Ducts. Environmental, Class 1, and Class 2 air duct exhaust shall terminate not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a property line, 10 feet (3048 mm) above a public way, 3 feet (914 mm) from openings into the building and the minimum separation distance from ventilation system outdoor air intakes determined in accordance with Section 402.4.1. The discharge of dryer exhaust ducts shall not terminate over a public way or over an area where condensate or vapor could create a nuisance or hazard. UMC Codes Administration The phrase, “the discharge of environmental exhaust ducts shall not be directed onto a public walkway” is proposed to be limited to only dryer exhaust, which is the only Class 1 or 2 exhaust composed of near-saturated air. This air can condense in cold weather and drip onto the public way and potentially freeze in cold climates, creating a hazard. The words “directed onto” are revised to “terminate over” since the hazard can exist even if the air is discharged horizontally, and the limitation was expanded to include any area where condensation may be a hazard using the wording from Section 8.2.8.3 for condensing appliance vents. Other Type 1 and 2 exhaust are addressed by the requirements earlier in the section requiring that discharge be at least “10 feet (3048 mm) above …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner Ben Luckens AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Marissa McKinney Jon Salinas Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Vacancy, District 6 The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 28, 2023. Staff briefing regarding the Transportation Electrification Plan. Presented by Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation by Peter Mullan, Austin Transit Partnership, regarding an update on the Light Rail program of Project Connect. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion and possible action on the membership of Working Groups. Discussion and possible action on the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule. 6. 7. 8. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. 10. 11. 12. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative of the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Conners Ladner Commissioner Ladner joined the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Ben Luckens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 28, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 08/28/2023 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Ladner was off the dais. Commissioner Carroll was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. 1 2. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding the Transportation Electrification Plan. Presented by Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. The presentation was made by Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. Presentation by Peter Mullan, Austin Transit Partnership, regarding an update on the Light Rail program of Project Connect. The presentation was made by Peter Mullan, Austin Transit Partnership. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner McKinney recused from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Commissioner Carroll was absent. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Chair Salinas, seconded …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231023-004 October 31, 2023 Commissioner Wittstruck Seconded By: Chair Salinas Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Design Commission recommends to City Council that the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, as presented on October 23, 2023, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Rationale: Dear Director of the Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Our review found the following positive attributes: Vote For: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Howard, AW.11 Recycle existing building stock PS.4 Reinforce pedestrian activity PS.6 Enhance the streetscape PZ.8 Respond to microclimate in plaza design PZ.12 Use plants to enliven urban spaces PZ.15 Increase safety in plazas through wayfinding, lighting and visibility B.4 Encourage the inclusion of local character 8-0-1 Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Against: Recusal: Commissioner McKinney Absent: Commissioner Carroll Attest: Jon Salinas, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231023-005 Chair Salinas October 31, 2023 Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation Date: Subject: Motioned By: Amendment By: Commissioner Wittstruck Recommendation The Design Commission recommends to City Council that the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, as presented on October 23, 2023, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards with the inclusion of bike parking. Rationale: Dear Director of the Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards and was approved with the friendly amendment to include bike parking. Our review found the following positive attributes: Vote For: AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development: AW.11 Recycle existing building stock PS.4 Reinforce pedestrian activity PZ.8 Respond to microclimate in plaza design PZ.12 Use plants to enliven urban spaces 8-0-1 Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Against: Recusal: Commissioner McKinney Absent: Commissioner Carroll Attest: Jon Salinas, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1
