ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0094 – Fox Hollow Multifamily DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: I-RR ZONING TO: MF-4 ADDRESS: 2117 Brandt Road SITE AREA: 26.158 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jesus Turullols AGENT: Dunaway Associates (J Segura) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 and 3. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis memo, dated July 28, 2021, as provided in Attachment A. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 17, 2021: August 3, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 17, 2021, BY CONSENT [H. SMITH; C. THOMPSON – 2ND] (9-0) A. DENKLER – OFF THE DAIS; C. ACOSTA – ABSENT July 20, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 3, 2021, BY CONSENT [H. SMITH; C. ACOSTA – 2ND] (9-0) J. KIOLBASSA; E. RAY – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Not yet scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has had three meetings with representatives and residents of the Parkside at Slaughter Creek subdivision to the south (June 2, 2021, July 8, 2021 and August 12, 2021), two meetings with representatives and residents of the Crossing at Onion Creek across Brandt Road to the north (July 8, 2021 and August 12, 2021), and one meeting with the residents of the Perkins Valley residential subdivision (August 2, 2021). B11 of 111 C14-2021-0094 Page 2 A Resolution related to the proposed development, application, and allocation of housing tax credits and private activity bonds was adopted by City Council on July 29, 2021. Please refer to Attachment B. All correspondence received is attached at the back of this packet. The Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCNPCT) has also provided correspondence in opposition to the zoning change. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property is 13.92 acres and located on Brandt Road, a two-lane roadway just east of IH- 35 and approximately six-tenths of a mile south of Slaughter Lane. For context, the Southpark Meadows development is across IH 35 to the west (GR-CO; CS-CO). The property slopes gradually towards Slaughter Creek which generally follows the west property line, contains several groupings of trees and is undeveloped except for a barn. The property has been zoned interim – rural residence (I-RR) district since annexation into the City limits in December …
A. B. C. D. 2. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT C14-2021-0100 8176 N. MoPac Expressway This Restrictive Covenant (“Restrictive Covenant”), is executed as of _________, 2021, by Luby’s Fuddruckers Restaurants, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, successor by limited partnership conversion (“Declarant”) and its successors and assigns, for the benefit of Northwest Austin Civic Association, a Texas nonprofit corporation (“NWACA”) and is as follows: to Luby’s Restaurants Limited Partnership, a Texas RECITALS Declarant owns that certain tract of real property located at 8176 N. MoPac Expressway, being more particularly described as Lot 1, J.V. WALDEN ADDITION, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 77, Page 314, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas (the “Property”). Declarant has filed a zoning application with the City of Austin under in File No. C14- 2021-0100 (the "Zoning Case") to rezone the Property to permit development and use of the Property for a multifamily residential apartment project (the “Multifamily Project”). NWACA is a Texas nonprofit corporation which exists to preserve, promote, and enhance the exceptional and unique character of the neighborhood by monitoring key municipal and county issues and advocating for the neighborhood, addressing fire safety, transportation, crime prevention, oak wilt and other environmental concerns, wildlife management, zoning and planning, and other matters as they arise, keeping residents informed of relevant news and happenings, and sponsoring neighborhood events and working to build a strong sense of community. In consideration of NWACA’s support of the Zoning Case, Declarant has agreed to impose upon the Property these covenants and conditions for the benefit of NWACA, provided that the effectiveness of this Restrictive Covenant shall be conditioned on final approval of the Zoning Case as set forth below. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, Declarant declares that the Property is subject to the following covenants, conditions and restrictions, and agrees as follows: 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above Recitals and all terms defined therein are incorporated into this Restrictive Covenant for all purposes. Multifamily Project. If the Multifamily Project is developed and constructed on the Property, Declarant agrees as follows: {W1070864.4} Restrictive Covenant for Unified Development with Maintenance of Drainage Easement, June 19, 2015 Page 1 of 4 3. 4. 5. (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) Exterior Materials. The exteriors of the multifamily apartment buildings will primarily utilize materials such as brick, stone, stucco, glass and/or metal panels. Hardi-plank siding is prohibited. Garage Screening. Declarant will …
From: Janet Brooks Sent: Monday, August 9, 2021 12:11 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Janet Brooks Subject: C14-2021-0012 zoning case objection/materials for placement in zoning commission files by Aug.11th and public files by Aug. 13th part 1 of 2 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Heather, I was unaware Sherri would be unavailable when all file materials and public hearing forms are due. Will you be taking care of all of this and should other neighbors email their forms and materials to you? I already emailed Sherri a copy of what’s below so she’ll see it when she returns past this week’s deadlines. That’s when I received her out of office email to contact you. All of this email and supporting photos and TNRCC documents objecting to this rezoning case are to be included in the file given to zoning commission this Wed. And available to public this Fri. as described in Sherri’s previous email which did not give a deadline for inclusion. Items will be below this email which contains concerns/ objections/questions. Please confirm receipt and inclusion in zoning case file by prompt email. See contact info below. IF TNRCC plan cannot be sent with this email, it will be sent in next email as part 2 Environmental bjection concerns/ Questions: 1. Lot 11 multifamily proposal (SP2021-0124C includes using the wet pond in Lot 12, why isn’t Lot12/wet pond included if multi family in Lot 11 is using it, who will maintain wet pond/enforce codes and ordinances if it’s not included in rezoning/proposal, and how will increased demand from multifamily affect the adjacent Old Milwood neighborhood and their already strained 37 year old infrastructure, drainage, Walnut Creek And Edwards Aquifer watersheds and protection plans, floods, overflow, water, wastewater, etc.? Since about 1984, These watersheds have run through a wide and deep grassy drainage ditch in our neighborhood before flowing through pipes which empty into wet pond in Lot 12. 2. Is The existence of abandoned unfinished parking garage in Lot 11 a violation of pre-existing Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan issued by TNRCC? Since Karlin LLC et al are newer owners of these lots, are they responsible for any violation and/or requirements including that new owners cannot commence operations on these lots without a new watershed protection plan issued by the TECQ(formerly TNRCC)? In addition the geologic survey in this plan identified 4 caves, 4 sinkholes, and 3 solution …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2017-0277.1A COMMISSION DATE: August 17, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Barton Creek Sections K, L, and O Phase 1 Final Plat ADDRESS: 3101 Lost Creek Blvd. APPLICANT: Stratus Properties (Erin D. Pickens) AGENT: LJA Engineering (John Clark, PE) ZONING: Not applicable - ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Not applicable AREA: 341.51 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 23 DISTRICT: Not applicable - ETJ WATERSHED: Barton Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be along interior streets and the subdivision side of Tecoma Circle. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Barton Creek Sections K, L, and O Phase 1, a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan. This plat proposes 12 single-family lots, one open space/drainage/water quality easement lot, one private street/drainage easement/public utility easement lot, and 9 multi- family/condo lots on 341.51 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 30-2-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated August 12, 2021 and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated August 12, 2021 B111 of 28 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING 14 15 13 12 6 7 5 11 8 4 16 10 9 3 B112 of 28 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING B113 of 28 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING 14 15 13 12 6 7 5 11 8 4 16 10 9 3 B114 of 28 7 2 B R A Y S U R V E Y N O . A B S T R A C T N O . 7 4 J O H N L . RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING 1 0 0 7 4 1 S T A N D E R F O R D S U R V E Y N O . A B S T R A C T N O . J . B115 of 28 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING B R A Y 7 2 A B S …
Q\.\I.SON "'1 <'.. : ·�AMNA • • • • -z. �Nooo ASSOCIATION * * Working for" Better Community August 15, 2021 Richard Mathias 5800 Monmarte Cove Austin, TX 78744 Reference Project File Name #Cl4-2021-0090 Name: 620 Hill Country Center. and Per it/Case Number: 2021-065�19 ZC, The-Anderson _Mill Neighborhood Associa ion a cepts the following: • The applicant is to amend the applif at ion and remQve the MU overlay fr<?m the GR use designation on both tracts (Lo s 6 and 8). will agree with the st· ff rec • The applicant prohibition of a car wash µse. • The Neighborhood i oppose, prohibit, Association or restrict, a I . I I - and he ci y staff will support, car wash use on lot 8 (1.88-acre tract). or not for.the bmll!endation, except This amendment - the Restrictive property owners. is consistent with the previou�ly approved ' to by he applicant subdivision plat and and the surrounding Covenant that was agreed PhiUip R Denney President Anderson 512-925-2358 Mill Neighborhood A 'sociation 78717 PO Box 8717, Austin TX
August 17, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting Registered Speakers Speaker B-1 Applicant - J Segura Jake Brown John Noell Mike Mullone Don Szczesny Suzanne Schwertner Opposed Jon Iken Debbie Maynor Mark Miller Liela Bucco Michelle Iken Meg Murphy Liz Diaz Cyndy Murphy Aaron Thorp Tom Herrera Ana Aguirre B-2 Applicant - Michael Whellan Michael Gaudini For Brett Denton James Killian Opposed Hugh Higgins B-3 Applicant - Amanda Brown B-5 Applicant - Nikelle Meade B-6 Time Allotment 6min / 3min Rebuttal 3min 3min 3min 3min 3min 6min 3min 3min 3min 3min 3min 3min 3min 3min 3min 3min Public Hearing Continued - TBD Public Hearing Continued - TBD Public Hearing Continued - TBD Public Hearing Continued - TBD Public Hearing Continued - TBD 6min / 3min Rebuttal 6min / 3min Rebuttal Applicant - Richard Mathias Opposed: (Neutral ) Randy Lawson Michalyn Porter B-7 Applicant - Richard T. Suttle, Jr Amanda Morrow Opposed Kirsten Hofmann B-8 Applicant - Penny Greene 6min / 3min Rebuttal 6min 3min 6min / 3min Rebuttal 3min 6min 6min / 3min Rebuttal
The Dead Dog Caves Report 4CAVES Institute P.B.C. Compiled by Justin Leigh Shaw Provisional Edition, August 2021 Acknowledgements Special thank you to the Austin History Center and the Texas Speleological Survey for assistance with this research. Direct information was provided by persons who have been in the Dead Dog Caves: Jerry Atkinson, Terry Rains, and William Russell. Additional information and research was provided by: Katie Arens, Jerry Atkinson, John Cradit, William Elliot, Terry Holsinger, Ethan Perrine, Terry Rains, Peter Sprouse, and William Russell. Front Cover: Tommy Phillips at the original natural entrance to Dead Dog Cave #1. Photo by Terry Rains. Danny Evans (left) and William Russell (on rope) at the bottom of the fissure in Dead Dog Cave No. 2. Photo taken about 1955, probably by T. R. Evans. 2 Table of Contents Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Cave Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Dead Dog Cave No. 1 ........................................................................................................................ 5 Dead Dog Cave No. 2 ........................................................................................................................ 5 Dead Dog Cave No. 3 ........................................................................................................................ 6 Dead Dog Cave No 4 ......................................................................................................................... 7 Dead Dog Cave No. 5 ........................................................................................................................ 7 Dead Dog Cave No. 6 ........................................................................................................................ 7 Maps ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Dead Dog Cave No 1 ......................................................................................................................... 8 Dead Dog Cave No 2 ......................................................................................................................... 9 Dead Dog Cave No 2 ....................................................................................................................... 10 Chronology ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Biology ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 Dead Dog Cave No. 1 ...................................................................................................................... 14 Dead Dog Cave No. 2 ...................................................................................................................... 14 References ................................................................................................................................................. 15 3 Introduction This report seeks to compile a thorough account of high quality information on the Dead Dog Caves. The Dead Dog Caves are a cluster of 6 known caves formed in Edwards Limestone and are part of the vadose zone of the Edwards Aquifer. Two of the caves are known to be comparatively extensive for the area, one of them has a perennially flowing waterfall and cave pool, and both are known to contain cave invertebrates. (Russell 2018, Reddell & Russell 1961, Fieseler 1972, Dean 2016, Reddell 1969) Historically, all 6 cave entrances have been filled in. Several attempts were made at sealing Dead Dog Cave No. 2; by blasting, and filling it with rock, dirt, and debris, but it has a history of reopening itself. Dead Dog Cave most recently began reopening sometime prior to 2015, and today the first room of the cave is once again accessible. (Russell 2018, Reddell & Russell 1961, Fiesler 1976) The caves are primarily located under, or near to, …
\.t'-SON "'1 * * ; A.M.N.A. �hooo ASSOCIATION * * Working for a Better Community I August 15, 2021 Mathias Richard 5800 Monmarte Cove Austin, TX 78744 Reference Name: 620 Project File Name #Cl4-2021 Country 10090 and Per it/Case -Center. Hill Number: 2021-065319 ZC, The Anderson Mill Neighborhoop a ,cepts Association the following: ! ' I • The applicant is to amend the appHcation 1 and remove the MU overlay from the GR use designation on both tracts (Lofs 6 and 8). recpmmendation, for tre except will agree \A{ith _the staff • The applicant I , of a car wash use. I prohibition _hood Association • The Neighbor oppose, prohibit, • If they are suc�essful or not ' and the cify staff will support, or restri,ct, a car wash ule on Lot 8 (1.88-acre tract). restriction on the Final from GR to the resi�ential change in re,moving a zoning f lot 6 (3.5 acre tract) would-support Plat, we MF2. � , l ty 1 This amendment the Restrictive owners. property is consistent ;ith the previol.l approved Covenant that w�s agreed to by he applicant subdivision and the surrounding plat and I ip R Denney P President Anderson Mill 512-925-2358 Neighborhood Association r8717, Austin PO Box L TX 78717
Zoning and Platting Commission Q & A Report B-02 C14-2021-0100 - Luby's Site Question Commissioner Denkler/ Response in blue. Does the Luby's site have to comply with current code requirements? Yes Pending Can Housing tell us what the rent maximums would be for an efficiency, a 1- bedroom or a 2- bedroom unit on the site for 2021 year? A representative of one of the neighborhood associations has complained the applicant is not using Flood Pro to model the site's drainage. Does the applicant have to use Flood Pro or can other modeling methods be approved? I reached out to Watershed Engineering Division staff and learned the following: The Applicant should definitely should be using the City’s effective floodplain model for the portion of the site impacted by Onion Creek that is available from our FloodPro website. The site is also impacted by an unnamed tributary to Onion Creek that is not currently studied (see attached map). The floodplain shown along this tributary in the current floodplain mapping is water that backs up from Onion Creek. Watershed Engineering Division staff is currently re-studying the Onion Creek watershed to incorporate Atlas 14 rainfall. This will include a study of the stream that runs through the site in question. Unfortunately, it will be at least 8 months before Watershed Engineering Division staff has an updated Onion Creek model and a new model for the unstudied tributary. In the interim, the Applicant should be using the 500-year floodplain from our regulatory Onion Creek model and performing their own study to delineate the regulatory floodplains for the unstudied tributary (since it has more than 64 acres of drainage their site). If the Applicant submits for site plan, they will need to have completed their own floodplain study of the unnamed tributary and consider the combination of the tributary and Onion Creek floodplains. Why does the applicant not have to plat? The Applicant isn’t required to plat because the configuration of the property hasn’t changed since annexation into the City limits and is eligible to receive City utility services. Review of environmental, drainage and utilities will occur with the site plan application. Has this part of the watershed been mapped for Atlas. The model has not yet been updated to include Atlas-14 rainfall. The City’s Watershed Engineering Division is in the process of performing a study update for Onion Creek, However it will be several …
RMC Monthly Report July 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 229 249 253 200 23 57 29 20 26 14 12 15 6 Watering Timer Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting 153 114 108 69 59 155 119 122 127 21 13 11 15 WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $113,958.08 $65,000 $16,480.60 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 244 261 173 186 120 79 15 12 72 83 128 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, July 3083 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 223 180 27 232 61 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul s n o i t c a r …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 8/6/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 286 133 162 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 77 67 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 10 3 24 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 8/6/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District kW savings kWh savings $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1209470, 1209471 Bridge at Terracina 8100 N. MoPac Expressway 10 131.8 328,284 $174,708 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Multifamily Installation 1212346 6 272.0 666,441 $231,549 Bexley Anderson Mill* 8601 Anderson Mill Multifamily Installation 1225046 7 248.0 514,514 $241,049 Park Crestview* 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB Multifamily Income Qualified Palms on Lamar 8600 N LAMAR BLVD Austin, TX 78753 Installation 1233990 4 141.1 311,145 …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting August 17, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held August 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, August 16, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, August 16, 2021. 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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (August 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (August 16, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Item 2 Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2022 – 2024 Program Budget Estimation and Restructuring • We are currently circulating the proposed Central Texas service area Energy Efficiency Program budget internally for approval • The final proposed budget will be provided to the City of Austin and the Resource Management Commission on August 31, 2021, for review 45 days prior to filing as called out by the tariff filed for program years 2018 -2021 2 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights CLEAResult - Direct Install partner Low-flow aerators reduce water use by approximately 50% - Continued adherence to city/county business operation guidelines Energy-efficient showerheads can save over $100 a year Focused Marketing Outreach Pre-rinse spray valves can save up to $200 a year for each valve installed. Weatherstripping can save over $100 a year per door - Local businesses - Lodging facilities - Multi-family 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights Behavioral education - Energy Efficiency Program enhancements to TexasGasService.com website - Summer Efficiency tips posted to website - Energy calculator - Local contractor trainings Water-Savings kits promotion - Approx. 2500 kits distributed so far 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Participation – Through June 2021 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income Free Equipment Program Highlights 120 families assisted YTD 66 appliances replaced YTD Launching effort to identify new potential partnerships Reviewing contractor reimbursement amounts to ensure alignment with current market pricing 6 Questions?
Water Conservation Update Item 3 Resource Management Commission Kevin Kluge | August 17, 2021 Water Conservation Updates Onsite water reuse system incentive program Water supply outlook Upcoming activities: • Voluntary reclaimed connection incentive • Instant savings pilot project • Water benchmarking of new development • Landscape transformation ordinance development Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projections City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Drought Response Stage Triggers: Conservation Stage: Above 1.4 MAF Stage I: 1.4 MAF Stage II: 900,000 AF Stage III: 600,000 AF Emergency Response Stage IV: Catastrophic event including prolonged drought Highland Lakes Storage summary as of June 4, 2021 Combined lake storage: 1.613 million acre feet Combined reservoir total: 80% RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 13 Onsite Water Reuse System Incentive Program Voluntary, mandatory phases Incentives up to $250,000 and $500,000 1 application, 2 potential applications Reauthorization of funding Voluntary Reclaimed Connection Incentive Required to connect to the reclaimed water system? 80 customers with irrigation systems and cooling towers Up to 75% of project costs Initial Goal: 5 -10 applicants Instant Savings Pilot Project – Austin Energy Austin Energy’s SPUR program & 3rd-party vender (CLEAResult) Pilot project for hose water timers at The Home Depot Instant savings of $8 Water Benchmarking of New Development New commercial, MF, and mixed use survey Required benchmarking Staff provide conservation measures & incentives Public hearing – Aug. 26 Landscape Transformation Ordinance Water Forward 2018 Strategy Council interest regarding implementation Public input and drafting over Fiscal Year 2022 May limit area of spray irrigation based on lot size QUESTIONS? Kevin Kluge Water Conservation Division Manager City of Austin | Austin Water 512-974-3901 kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 17, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Sam Angoori (District 3); Shane Johnson (District 4); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5); Kelly Davis (District 7); Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria(Mayor); Vacancy (District 6) Commissioners Absent: Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Paul Robbins commented on green building and natural gas programs. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Chavarria’s motion, Commissioner Harmon’s second; passed on a 7-1-1 vote, with Commissioners Angoori abstaining, Commissioner White voting against, Commissioners Fralin absent, and one vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor of Texas Gas Service presented the Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service along with Larry Graham, Community Relations Manager. 3. Quarterly update from Austin Water. Kevin Kluge, Environmental Conversation Division Manager presented the Quarterly update from Austin Water. 4. Commercial Solar Incentives Program, Shared Solar, and Solar Meter and Permit Fees Presentation. Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager presented the Commercial Solar Incentives Program, Shared Solar, and Solar Meter and Permit Fees Presentation. ITEMS from COMMISSIONERS 5. Discussion and possible action regarding solar meter and permit fees. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discuss potential future agenda items • Texas Gas Service Climate Gas Inventory • EV Ready Update • CES Budget • Water Loss ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board August 17, 2021 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held August 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance August 16, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 17, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Monday, August 16, 2021. 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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión especial es el 17 de agosto, 2021 de 1:00 pm a 3:00 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación el 16 de agosto del 2021 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del lunes …
ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION Date: 17 August 2021 Subject: ESB-MACC Advisory Board Recommendation Opposing Red River Street Extension Motioned By: (name) Seconded By: (name) Recommendation Recommendation to stop any planning or consideration of an extension of Red River Street through the Mexican American Cultural Center which has received Dedicated Parkland status in perpetuity (Ordinance No. 20160128-086) as well as serving as the heart of the Rainey Street Historic District since 1985. Description of Recommendation to Council In 1956 when East Avenue was converted into I-35, the Rainey Street neighborhood began a transformation from a single-family, Mexican-American neighborhood to the most densely populated corner of Texas. Part of the symbolism that is ingrained in I-35’s legacy is the division of our community by way of a street. This legacy is at the heart of the current discussions and on-going community engagement sessions for the renovation of the I-35. An extension of Red River Street through the ESB-MACC campus would repeat the mistakes of 1956 by dividing the community once again with the construction of a street. Recently, a variety of mobility studies and pilot programs have been executed by the Austin Transportation Department to help understand the effectiveness of mobility concepts that are intended to help the area adapt to the rapid increase in density. The ESB-MACC Advisory Board and community have found the conclusions on these reports to grossly mischaracterize the true concerns from MACC staff and patrons. It is therefore imperative, that the ESB-MACC Advisory Board clearly state our opposition to any recommendation set forth by any city department or partner that may use as reference the Rainey Street Pilot Program, Rainey Mobility Study, or any other document that did not deliberately or consistently engage with the MACC staff and patrons through a meaningful community engagement process. Furthermore, the MACC community intends to ensure that the city honors the Designated Parkland protection which was granted in perpetuity. The community is concerned that a Red River Street extension could set the precedent for other Designated Parkland sites in culturally sensitive areas to be converted into roadways thereby cementing the city’s practice of cars over people and developers over community.. Lastly, the ESB-MACC community embraces the opportunity to expand our center through a Phase 2 expansion and we do not want to see the advocacy and hard work that went into the creation of the MACC once again become compromised by …
1 ESBMACC BOARD RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSALS TO EXTEND RED RIVER STREET THROUGH THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (ESBMACC) DESIGNATED PARKLAND AND GUTTING RAINEY STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT WHEREAS the City of Austin designated the ESBMACC site as parkland “in perpetuity” principally as moral reparation for the City’s taking of Rainey Neighborhood and nearby East Austin properties from Mexican Americans founders through urban renewal and other City displacement processes in the 1950s and 1960s, and WHEREAS, the City of Austin historically only takes parkland for required utilities, it would be setting a dangerous precedent by taking ESBMACC parkland for the Red River Street extension, and WHEREAS, the proposed street extension would further devastate Rainey Street Historic District, designated as such for its distinctive history as a Hispanic enclave since the 1800s, and for its lovely and serene environmental quality protected thus far by Mexican American stakeholders participating throughout the Waller Creek Tunnel development, concurrent land development processes and the ESBMACC PHASE II planning, and WHEREAS, due to Rainey Street Neighborhood status as a Historic District, and the ESBMACC’s symbolic representation of 182-year presence of Hispanics in downtown Austin, for decades, the City has promised to respect Rainey Street Neighborhood’s integrity, the ESBMACC property, and the bucolic environment that the Hispanic community enjoyed and preserved for many generations, and which due to their diligence and care, Austinites throughout the city enjoyed, and WHEREAS Mexican American founders and stakeholders of ESBMACC advocated for this particular site, to commemorate our “antepasados” and honor our shared heritage, seeking the land’s designation as parkland expressively to protect the site and historic district in perpetuity, from encroachments and takings, to which the City enthusiastically acquiesced and legally supported, and WHEREAS, the ESBMACC site on designated parkland, and its stakeholders represent the Mexican American founders of Rainey Street Neighborhood and 2 nearby East Austin residents who created the Rainey Street Historic District and strongly oppose further gutting of the tiny historic neighborhood and its sacred lakefront by locating an intrusive and unnecessary roadway since frontage road of IH 35 (scheduled to be “sunk” in the next decades), Cesar Chavez Street, and River Street provide access to the dense environment recently created by the City, and WHEREAS, ESBMACC founders and stakeholders have done due diligence in actively participating in the Waller Creek Tunnel Project and in Waterloo Greenway Conservancy planning events for the past 20 years as …
BOARD RECOMMENDATION Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Recommendation Number: 20210817-03b: Support for Academia Cuahutli Budget Proposal WHEREAS, since its founding in 2013, Academia Cuauhtli (originated by Nuestro Grupo, community- based volunteers) was established at the ESB-MACC as a free Saturday culture and language revitalization academy for elementary school children and their parents, with curriculum focused on indigeneity, social justice, social history, traditional arts, and danza Mexica and since July 2014, Academia Cuauhtli has served as an official educational enterprise of the ESB-MACC; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli was instituted as an integral part of the ESB-MACC and promotes its mission further to instill in our children and their families a deep appreciation for the arts, social justice, and in action projects to preserve and develop our cultural resources, focusing on the ESB-MACC and other Latino cultural arts institutions; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Board of the ESB-MACC is entrusted with protecting the best interests of the citizens of Austin with regard to the patrimony that our hard-fought institution represents for the most vulnerable of its citizens, namely, the Mexican American, and other Latino, communities, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD, supports and presents this recommendation to the City Council to provide funding as requested by Academia Cuauhtli. Date of Approval: August 17, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on an 8.0 vote For: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Attest: _____________________________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
BOARD RECOMMENDATION Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20210817-03c) Joint Venture Design Contract Whereas the ESB MACC Phase 2 project programming phase has concluded and in order for the project design firm of the Joint Venture of Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Studio to move to the next phase, an approved design contract must be in place. The ESB-MACC Advisory Board recommends to the City Council that there not be a delay in approving the contract by Friday, August 20, 2021. Date of Approval: August 17, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on an 8.0 vote For: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
BOARD RESOLUTION Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Resolution Number: (20210817-03a) Opposing the Red River Extension ESB MACC BOARD RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSALS TO EXTEND RED RIVER STREET THROUGH THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (ESB MACC) DESIGNATED PARKLAND AND GUTTING RAINEY STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT WHEREAS the City of Austin designated the ESB MACC site as parkland “in perpetuity” principally as moral reparation for the City’s taking of Rainey Neighborhood and nearby East Austin properties from Mexican Americans founders through urban renewal and other City displacement processes in the 1950s and 1960s, and WHEREAS, the City of Austin historically only takes parkland for required utilities, it would be setting a dangerous precedent by taking ESB MACC parkland for the Red River Street extension, and WHEREAS, the proposed street extension would further devastate Rainey Street Historic District, designated as such for its distinctive history as a Hispanic enclave since the 1800s, and for its lovely and serene environmental quality protected thus far by Mexican American stakeholders participating throughout the Waller Creek Tunnel development, concurrent land development processes and the ESB MACC PHASE II planning, and WHEREAS, due to Rainey Street Neighborhood status as a Historic District, and the ESB MACC’s symbolic representation of 182-year presence of Hispanics in downtown Austin, for decades, the City has promised to respect Rainey Street Neighborhood’s integrity, the ESB MACC property, and the bucolic environment that the Hispanic community enjoyed and preserved for many generations, and which due to their diligence and care, Austinites throughout the city enjoyed, and WHEREAS Mexican American founders and stakeholders of ESB MACC advocated for this particular site, to commemorate our “antepasados” and honor our shared heritage, seeking the land’s designation as parkland expressively to protect the site and historic district in perpetuity, from encroachments and takings, to which the City enthusiastically acquiesced and legally supported, and WHEREAS, the ESB MACC site on designated parkland, and its stakeholders represent the Mexican American founders of Rainey Street Neighborhood and nearby East Austin residents who created the Rainey Street Historic District and strongly oppose further gutting of the tiny historic neighborhood and its sacred lakefront by locating an intrusive and unnecessary roadway since frontage road of IH 35 (scheduled to be “sunk” in the next decades), Cesar Chavez Street, and River Street provide access to the dense environment recently created by the City, and WHEREAS, ESB MACC founders and …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm Manchaca Road Branch Library 5500 Menchaca Road Austin, TX 78745 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. • Those in attendance are asked to refrain …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Via Videoconference Register in advance for this Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3TZ4Ii3KQOmzO92w8p4Inw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider CALL TO ORDER Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair REVISED AGENDA DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 1. Logistics 2. Public Forum Rules 2. 3. 4. MAP ACTIVITY SESSION CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) 5. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary redistricting plan • Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 2. Public Forum Rules: Chair. • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the • Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #10: District 5 | Aug. 17, 2021 | Zip codes: 78704, 78735, 78744, 78745, 78747, 78748, 78652 Ann Kitchen, Council Member, district5@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2105 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Name:_____________________________________ Public Forum #10: District 5 | Aug. 17, 2021 Directions: Examine the map of the ten city council districts and provide any redistricting markings and suggestions. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. #RedistrictATX2021 Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Commissioners Question Groups What do I need to know about your district? How do you live your life in your community? What routes do you take to work? What churches, mosques, temples do you attend? What grocery store to you frequent? What schools do your children attend (pre-K, elementary, high school, private, community college, university)? How accessible is Capitol Metro bus line? What are some of the shared community spaces-shopping centers, home owners’ associations, parks, pools, etc.? Where do you go to the doctor? Where is the nearest police and fire station in your community? What are your communities shared interests- health conditions, land …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C FO R U M : D I S T R I C T 5 V I A V I D EO CO N F E R E N C E T U ES DAY, AU G U S T 1 7 , 6 P M Public Forum Agenda 1. How to sign up for testimony 2. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 3. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 4. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 5. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 6. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook and Twitter at Austin Redistricting Find us on Instagram @austinredistrict ICRC websites: https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin- redistricting https://redistrictatx.org/ http://www.austintexas.gov/content/independen t-citizens-redistricting-commission How to Sign Up for Testimony Step 1: Put your first and last name in the chat, the district you reside in, and your email address. Step 2: After the presentation, you will be called on by administrative manager, Christine Granados. Unmute / Mute : If the host gives you permission, you can unmute and talk during the webinar. All participants will be able to hear you. If the host allows you to talk, you will receive a notification: Note: You can still access the audio settings by click on the ^ arrow next to the Unmute/Mute button. For any written comments, email the full commission at icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 3 – Brigham Morris District 3 – Hoang Le District 8 – Joshua Blank District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Erin Dempsey District 5 Commissioner Prabhu Kannan Prabhu Kannan has over 20 years of experience leading teams and influencing meaningful change. He is passionate about giving back to the community and bringing together people, technology and thought to deliver solutions and services to help others. He is a motorcycle enthusiast, and a fan of the outdoors who loves camping, spending time with family and is always equipped with a camera to capture life’s moments. “Let the people draw the maps.” --Austinites …
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: HPD ICRC Commissioners Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:10 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: District 5 homework Baulch_document_606DC795-F9C4-5998-1DA17C7581FD7EB6.pdf Categories: Summary of Action Items From: S Baulch < Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 1:10:11 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: District 5 homework *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Thank you for volunteering to redraw our districts! I appreciate your non-partisan effort to prevent gerrymandering to favor any candidate (gerrymandering doesn't have to favor a member of a political party...I guess my neighbor didn't remember details from government class, but that was a long time ago for most of us.) Attached is my homework assignment. Power to the people, Sally Baulch CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #10: District 5 | Aug. 17, 2021 | Zip codes: 78704, 78735, 78744, 78745, 78747, 78748, 78652 Ann Kitchen, Council Member, district5@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2105 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Sally Baulch Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS_ EMAIL ___________________________ Street Address City ________________________________________________________________ Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Sally BaulchThat being said, I also like sharing a council member with nearby neighborhoods so that our neighborhoods can elevate a local issue with a member's staff. I support a more compact districtbecause …
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:22 AM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Meeting on August 18, 2021, Item 3A From: Stefan Haag < Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:21:27 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: Meeting on August 18, 2021, Item 3A > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I was wondering why the briefing on the 2020 Census is being conducted by Dr. Valencia, the Austin City Demographer, rather than your legal counsel or your mapper. The independence of the commission is greatly influenced by the source of the commission’s information. Your legal counsel was the legal counsel to the first ICRC and is familiar with the current districts, their boundaries, and relevant information concerning the boundaries for the districts. Also, your mapper should have the capability to brief you on the population of each district after the 2020 census as well as the VTDs that are included in the districts. The same argument could be made concerning your briefing on the open meetings and open records acts and your responsibilities under those acts. Being briefed by the City Attorney is similar to my concerns about the briefing by the City Demographer. The City of Austin should not be providing legal advice to the commission. On September 4, 3021, the action by Governor Abbott that delayed the requirement to complete the training expires, and you are required to complete the training. Although the online training doesn’t take long to complete, it should be done quickly and the certificate of completion provided to Christine. I also think that Christine needs to be aware that communications between citizens and the commission should be available as a backup to a meeting, ensuring that the process is open and transparent. Sincerely, Stefan Haag Resident of SMD 8 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
www.montopolis.org ∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆ On Aug 16, 2021, at 15:55, Calderon, Sara ‐ BC <BC‐Sara.Calderon@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hello please see attached (and below) for live and virtual event information, updates, as well as additional options for public feedback on redistricting from the ICRC. Thank you, ‐ Commissioner Sara Inés Calderón ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ PRESS RELEASE Aug. 16, 2021 For Immediate Release Sara Inés Calderón bc‐sara.calderon@austintexas.gov (512) 931‐1477 Camellia Falcon bc‐camellia.falcon@austintexas.gov Redistricting commission poised, ready for census data drop AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 16, 2021) – With the release of the new U.S. Census data Aug. 12, 2021, the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) has a strong team in place awaiting useable numbers and comments from the public to draw new city council boundaries for Austin residents. "It's going to be a least week or ten days before it's usable," said George Korbel, ICRC mapping specialist. "At least that's been my experience from the last several redistricting maps I've been involved in." Korbel is no stranger to redistricting. He was instrumental in challenging the fairness of at‐large elections in Texas in the '70s. He and the ICRC's legal counsel David Richards were part of the team that ligated the landmark case known as White v. Regester. The case, which made it all the way to the Supreme Court in 1973 and won, found the urban voting district in Dallas and Bexar County reduced Latino representation in the Texas House of Representatives. The case also expanded into other counties with large urban districts in the state including, Tarrant, Nueces, McLennan, Travis, Galveston, Jefferson, Lubbock and El Paso. 2 "(The case) set down the proof pattern for litigation in almost literally all redistricting that dealt with at‐large elections," Korbel said. Since then, Korbel and Richards have been involved in redistricting over 50 jurisdictions such as cities, counties and school districts. Most recently, they redistricted education institutional boundaries in Houston and for Lone Star College, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. In Austin, Korbel, who has attended all but one ICRC public forum, plans to use the public's input in his map making process. "They're giving suggestions as to what changes should be made, and when I get access to the data, we will determine what the population of each one of the current city districts will be," Korbel said. "Based on that information, we'll start making changes to the districts, but I really …
Board of Adjustment Meeting August 17, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held August 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Aug 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 17, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (Aug 16, 2021 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). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment - FECHA de la reunion (August 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Aug 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion August 17, 2021, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (August 16, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
Board of Adjustment Deep Dive: Key Topics & Issues Development Services Department August 17, 2021 1 Agenda ● General Background & History of BOA ● Core BOA functions & requirements: Variances Special Exceptions Appeals BOA Process Issues ● Boat Dock Regulations ● Environmental & Lake/Shoreline Regulations ● Residential Review 2 …..but first, introductions: BOA Members Michael Von Ohlen Kelly Blume Melissa Hawthorne Brooke Bailey Jessica Cohen Barbara McArthur Richard Smith Daryl Pruett Agustina Rodriguez Carrie Waller Rahm McDaniel Nicholl Wade Thomas Ates City Staff Jennifer Verhulst Chris Johnson Elaine Ramirez Diana Ramirez Lyndi Garwood Susan Barr Liz Johnston Keith Mars Lee Simmons 3 • • Zoning Boards of Adjustment Included in the 1929 model “state zoning enabling act,” promulgated by U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Intended to provide greater flexibility by authorizing “variation” of zoning regulations and provide administrative oversight. • Unlike municipal planning/zoning commissions, which performs a mix of advisory and decision-making functions, all BOA functions are quasi-judicial. 4 Austin’s Board of Adjustment • Austin’s BOA established by 1931 zoning ordinance: 5 Zoning Variances 6 Variance Criteria per Land Development Code Findings for Approval Guidelines No Reasonable Use The requirement does not allow for a reasonable use of property. Determined by context. Landowner needn’t prove a “taking” (i.e., loss of all economically viable use), but desire for “highest & best” use is insufficient. Harship Area Character Harship is unique to the property and is not generally characteristic of the area in which the property is located. Typically involves features of the property itself, but overall context of development may also be considered. Development under the variance does not: (a) alter the character of the area adjacent to the property; (b) impair the use of adjacent property; or (c) impair the purposes of the applicable zoning district regulations. Considers how development allowed by variance would impact properties differently than development without a variance, as well as well as development patterns in the surround area and goals of the regulations 7 Variance Standard per State Law Per Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, a board of adjustment may: “[A]uthorize in specific cases a variance from the terms of a zoning ordinance if the variance is not contrary to the public interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance is …
Site Plan Review for Boat Docks What Site Plan reviews… • Site information - Zoning and use - Plat - Size of the lot • Setbacks - 10’ from adjacent property line - 75’ or 25’ if platted prior to April 22, 1982 or lot less than 200’ deep. Structure Information • Square footage - A maximum of 1,200 sq. ft. • Dock height – 30 ft. • Extension into the lake – 30 ft. • Navigational safety light at furthest extension • Maximum of 20% of the shoreline in width • Allowed up to 2 motorboats • Must be at least 66% open on all sides. • Allowed 48 sq. ft. of storage space. • Cluster docks allowed 600 sq. ft. for each unit Non-complying Structures • Removal of no more than 50% of walls and • Replacement or repair of structural elements supporting structures including framing. • Damaged or destroyed structures may be restored to its original footprint within 12 months. - Evidence of original foot print - Insurance claim for structure Thank You! Clarissa Davis Clarissa.Davis@austinrtexas.gov (512)974-1423
Environmental Considerations for Austin’s Lakes Presented to: Board of Adjustment August 17, 2021 Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer LAKE AUSTIN - Finding the Balance • Drinking Water • Residential • Commercial • Boating/Marina • Parkland • Fishing • Passive Recreation Environmental Issues Zebra Mussels Bank Erosion Shoreline Erosion Poor Shoreline Habitat Non-Complying Structures Compliance/Work Without Permits Wave Impacts Riparian Zone Functions A robust shoreline vegetative community improves water quality, prevents erosion, and aids in flood control. Trees & deep-rooted plants prevent erosion. Dense shoreline development degrades shoreline health. Poor Riparian Function VS Good Riparian Function Poor Functioning Good Functioning Costs of Degraded Water Quality ▪ Water treatment costs due to suspended sediment ▪ Algae proliferations ▪ Poor fishery ▪ Lowered Austin Lake Index scores in ▪ Habitat ▪ Invertebrates ▪ Vegetation Environmental Review • Site plan & Subdivision compliance with LDC 25-8 Subchapter A • Boat docks/shoreline modifications/shoreline access require site plans • DSD environmental review staff • CWQZ compliance • Erosion controls • Restoration • Cut/Fill • WPD environmental review staff • CEF setbacks • Bulkheads • Dredging • Land capture/fill in the lake • Floodplain modifications & restoration (riparian functioning) § 25-8-261 Critical Water Quality Zone Trams Stairs CWQZ on all Lakes: - 75’ from shoreline (492.8 msl) for single family - 100’ for all other uses (1) A dock, bulkhead or marina, and necessary access and appurtenances, are permitted in a critical water quality zone subject to compliance with Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 12 (Docks, Bulkheads, and Shoreline Access) Gangways § 25-8-281(C) Critical Environmental Features Canyon Rimrock and 150’ CEF Buffer Canyon Rimrock Wetland Seep Spring § 25-8-652 – Restrictions on Development Impacting Lakes Unpermitted fill in Lake (A) The requirements of this section apply to development on or adjacent to Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or Lake Walter E. Long. (B) Except as otherwise provided by this section, placing fill or dredging in a lake is prohibited. (C) A retaining wall, bulkhead, or other erosion protection device may not capture or recapture land from a lake unless doing so is required to restore the shoreline to whichever of the following boundaries would encroach the least into the lake: (1) the shoreline as it existed 10 years prior to the date of application, with documentation as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual; or (2) the lakeside boundary of the subdivided lot line. (D) A bulkhead may …
Residential Review at the City of Austin Susan Barr Board of Adjustment Board Members – August 17, 2021 Building a Better Austin Together TOPICS • Overview • Zoning Review • Technical Review • Community Outreach o What Can be built o Red Flags o o o o o Helpful Tips Permit History Search Expired Permits Exempt Work Permit Requirements Building a Better Austin Together OVERVIEW We permit residential building types that fall under the International Residential Code (IRC) and their accessory structures. a. One and two family dwelling units no more than (3) stories above grade b. Townhouses that are no more than (3) stories above grade and don’t have overlapping units c. Pools d. Garages & carports Building a Better Austin Together Zoning Review 1. Zoning a. Common classifications i. ii. iii. iv. v. LA RR DR SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, SF-4A, SF-5, SF-6 MF b. (+/- 60) neighborhood plans c. (6) NCCD’s d. Conditional Overlays e. Subchapter F f. PUDs g. Driveway & Sidewalk h. Parking i. Use i. ii. iii. iv. Single family Secondary apartments Two family Accessory Uses Building a Better Austin Together Technical Review 1. International Residential Code - Chapters 1-3, 5, 6, 8 2. Fire Resistance Rated Construction 3. Visitability Ordinance Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – What can be built? • • • Depends on the zoning classification and the existing conditions a. Impervious cover b. Building cover c. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) How to find a property’s zoning: http://www.austintexas.gov/gis/ propertyprofile/ Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – Red Flags 1. Converted garage 2. Windows &/or the interior does not match the age of the house 3. No permit found for date on equipment Unpermitted work needs to be permitted and is to be included with the proposed scope of work. Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach - Permit History Search https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/permit/public-search-other BACK DATE TO 1980 Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – Expired Permits • • • • If solely a remodel or stand alone trade permit before March 2007, the permits can be voided Can be reactivated if they have not been reactivated in the past If previously received a reactivation, a review of the project will need to be conducted before reactivation Age of permit might qualify for a life safety inspection once reactivated Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – Exempt Work City …
