SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY (512) 443-3937 JURISDICTION: Full purpose AREA: Northwest subdistrict of Downtown Austin Plan CJI Properties, INC, Lucy Joyce 1809 Cresthaven Drive. Austin, TX 78704 P.C. COMMISSION DATE: October 11, 2022 ADDRESS OF SITE: 812 W 11th Street CASE: SP-2021-0350C PROJECT NAME: Shoal Cycle COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 WATERSHED: Shoal Creek OWNER: APPLICANT AGENT: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a mixed-use development with ground floor commercial space and multifamily residential units on floors above with associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). The variance is recommended. Pape Dawson Engineers, Inc, Katie Stewart 10801 North Mopac Expressway Bldg 3, Ste 200 Austin, Texas 78759 Drenner Group, PC, Dave Anderson 200 Lee Barton Drive Ste 100 Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 807-2900 (512) 454-8711 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 09/07/2022: The Environmental Board voted (10) in favor for the approval of the requested variance, (1) in denial of the requested variance, (0) absentia. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles PHONE: 512-974-9135 PHONE: 512-974-4555 1 of 6921 1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-002 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Date: Sept. 7, 2022 Subject: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2) and that staff recommends this variance; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes mitigation for this site shall be addressed by planting two (2) Live Oaks at 5-inch caliper as street trees. These two trees are proposed to have adequate soil to ensure survivability and, when planted, will have a combined crown surface area that will rival the thinning canopy of the existing 32-inch Live Oak. In addition, the remaining inches owed will be paid to the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund for a total of $18,500. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. VOTE 10-1 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, and Qureshi. Against: Pam Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Include the 5-year tree care plan for …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2022-0112 COMMISSION DATE: October 11, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Velocity Preliminary Plan (W/R C8-2020-0141) ADDRESS: 3848 1/2 E SH 71 SERVICE ROAD EB APPLICANT: Mark Bulmash (VC HOLDINGS QOZ LP) AGENT: Justin Kramer (Kimley Horn) ZONING: LI-PDA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: NA AREA: 270.50 acre LOTS: 25 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along S FM 973 Rd, E SH 71 EB, Toll 130 and all interior streets VARIANCE: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Velocity Preliminary Plan comprised of 25 lots on 270.50 acres The plan was originally disapproved for reasons on September 6, 2022. The applicant has submitted an update that addresses those reasons. The plat complies with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the plan. CASE MANAGER: Amy Combs PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: amy.combs@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated October 5, 2022 1 of 3622 Exhibit A: Vicinity map 2 of 3622 VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SH-71 AND SH-130 AUSTIN, TEXAS C8-2022-0112 VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 1 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 2 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 3 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 4 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 5 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 6 OF 6) STREET CROSS-SECTIONS S F M 973 R D E SH 71 PROJECT LOCATION B 0 S 3 H 1 S S VICINITY MAP NORTH SCALE: 1" = 2,000' COA GRID: P15, P16 JUNE 2022 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING 270.93 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE LEAGUE ABSTRACT NUMBER 24, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 385.684 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-130 HOLDINGS, LP., IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189945 OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS., AND ALL OF THAT CERTAIN 4.886 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-30 HOLDINGS, LP, IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189949, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. OWNER/DEVELOPER MARK BULMASH VC HOLDINGS QOZ, LP 1601 RIO GRANDE, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 TEL: (512) 494-4224 SURVEYOR JOHN GREGORY MOSIER, RPLS, PG KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES 601 NW LOOP 410, SUITE 250 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78216 TEL: (210) 321-3402 ENGINEER …
AUSTIN GERIATRIC CENTER, INC. D/B/A REBEKAH BAINES JOHNSON CENTER 21 Waller Street Austin, Texas 78702 October 6, 2022 Via email to jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov Via email to amit.motwani@austintexas.gov City of Austin Community Development Commission Attn: Mr. Amit Motwani, Chair c/o Mr. Jesse Gutierrez Dear Chair Motwani and Members: It has been a privilege for me to serve with Dr. Jacqueline Angel on the advisory group seeking to further the development of an intergenerational resource and activity center at the Nash Hernandez building. In that regard, I would like to express support of the Austin Geriatric Center, Inc., the owner of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center (“RBJ”), for the development of the intergenerational resource and activity center as well as for the redevelopment of the Nash Hernandez building as a vital community resource. Those of us involved in the development and operation of RBJ believe that the establishment of an intergenerational resource and activity center would be very beneficial to the residents of RBJ and our neighborhood, and that the restoration of the Nash Hernandez building will result in many other opportunities for community benefit in the area of the building. As you may know, RBJ has recently completed 279 new affordable units for low income seniors which wrap around our 16 story Tower. All of the residents of the Tower have now moved in to the new units and we expect to start the first phase of renovating the Tower in the next month. After the completion of our renovation and re-occupancy of the Tower, RBJ will consist of more than 500 units of affordable housing for seniors. We are also pleased to advise you that we have recently entered into a lease with WellMed pursuant to which WellMed will finish out and operate a primary care health clinic in ground floor space in our building on Art Dilly Drive. WellMed is a leading provider of primary care in our community and a number of RBJ residents are already WellMed patients. However, this new clinic will not only serve residents of RBJ but will also be available to serve other residents of the neighborhood and will be easily accessible by bus. The adjacency of RBJ and the Nash Hernandez building would not only provide great programmatic opportunities for RBJ residents but would also make available through WellMed convenient access to primary care for others who might be participating in programmatic activities at …
Nash Hernandez Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center (IRAC) Overview and Background July 21, 2022 Version 1 Updated 10/7/22 IDC Advisory Group Email: jangel@austin.utexas.edu Phone: 512.970 4068 UT Repository https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/65188 Resolution #89 (June 16, 2022) Nash Hernandez Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center (IRAC) Adult Day Health Care and Child Care Centers, Intergenerational Programming, Tele- behavioral Health Services, Transportation, Service Coordination 2 Target Audience: 25 preschool age children and 50 older adults Timeline: PARD-UT LBJ School, Feasibility Study, deadline October 12, 2022 Services: Social, cognitive and physical activities, aging supportive resources, health and social service coordination, as well as tele-behavioral health screening Hours of Operation: 7:30-5:30 pm (children); 9-12 pm; 12-1 pm lunch; 1-2 pm (nap time); 2-5 pm (older adults/varsity generation) Days: weekly Space and Staff Requirements The Intergenerational Day Pilot Program, which is the first among planned Resource and Activity Centers (IRAC) requires 9,600 square feet (sf) plus 1,250 (sf) of outdoor space to accommodate both seniors and preschool-aged children in a way they have room to interact amongst their own age groups and together. The building will house both seniors and children, as well as indoor and outdoor spaces for single-generation and intergenerational activities. These spaces include an Adult Day Room where older adults can spend their day with their peers and away from children if they choose to do so. The space at Nash Hernandez would include several common spaces, such as outdoor and indoor gardens, and a community kitchen. The Pilot provides a homelike atmosphere with multipurpose, flexible spaces that can support different types of interactions (e.g., one-on-one, small group, large group [single- or multi-generation]). Importantly, the Pilot fosters fully accessible and direct and indirect access to different levels of interactions. The Center needs to include a private, sound-proof space with internet access in order to provide confidential tele-behavioral health screening to facilitate the services the IDC can offer, such as mental health screenings and aging resources navigation assessments. Additionally, the space should include distinct rooms for each age group of children who will attend the program, while including windows for guests and older participants to look in at the children playing. Space is needed for a preschool area. There needs to be two classrooms for the children, split by age group 3 and 4-year-olds. Each classroom should have windows through which the younger children can see the environment where they will move to in the future. …
Resolution Item #89 (6/16/22) Establishing an Intergenerational and Resource and Activity Center Presentation To Community Development Commission October 11, 2022 Problem The City of Austin suffers from a gap in intergenerational services and adult day health care for low-income seniors and for children. Brief Project History* 9/1/2020- Established Intergenerational Day Center Advisory Group for providing information and guidance to Austin Public Health, AGE of Central Texas and Sam Woollard and Associates (consultants) for implementation of Resolution items #41. 2022 Subsequent to Resolution #41 (10/18/18), the City approves the City Manager “to study the feasibility and fiscal impact of housing an Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center program in the Nash Hernandez Building.” Deadline 10/13/2022 10 James Hayes Jerilyn Rainosek Jodi Lane Joyce Hefner Kelly Maltsberger Lorene Philips Lori Renteria Ninette Siby Ricardo Soliz Shiyang Zhang Austin ISD Recreation Programs Supervisor, City of Austin Fruitful Commons Family Eldercare Senior Activity Center, City of Austin Impact Austin Resident and Advocate UT Student City of Austin PARD UT PHD Canidate IDC Advisory Group Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Amy Bryan Mary Sue Clyne Selma D’Mello Karen Fingerman Clarke Heidrick Kent Herring Michael Hole Emi Johnson Cynthia Klemmer Adila Lobo Cynthia McCollum Neda Norouzi Sam Storey Tabitha Taylor Monika Gehl Nathan Fernandez Brady Gratten Cesar De Leon Cynthia Valdez Henry Van de Putte Executive Director Age UT Austin Wilbur J. Cohen Professor of Health and Social Policy Director, Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory Board Chair, Chariot Austin Caregiver Co-Director, Texas Aging and Longevity Center RBJ Board of Directors CEO Family Eldercare Professor Dell Medical School, Director of The Impact Factory Austin City Library City of Austin PARD Deloitte/ Caregiver Director, Open Door Preschool Assistant Professor of Architecture, UTSA Economic Development Director City of Austin Planner, Former UT Student Travis County Martin Middle School Martin Middle School Central Health Meals on Wheels Livability for Longevity Symposium Poll 2019 Majority say: • City of Austin should prioritize an adult day health center • City budget should prioritize health and social services In “Young, Hip Austin is Getting Old: A New Experiment in Dealing with the Challenge” two- thirds of low-income seniors reported they would switch providers for a health and wellness model such as an Intergenerational Day Center (pg. 82) Solution IDC:: Making the Most of Shared Spaces in Public Places Nash Hernandez Building Program Participant Eligibility* Adults Child Day Care Middle School Age Range 65 …
Building an Intergenerational Day Center Background Austin suffers a glaring gap in intergenerational services (IDS), including adult day health care for low-income seniors and children. Resolution #89 directed Austin City Manager (PARD-LBJ School) pursue measures regarding implementation of an Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center (IRAC) on June 26, 2022 20181018-041, Resolution (austintexas.gov). Recommendations The resolution recommended a feasibility study of a potential joint-use site for the IRACE located at the Nash Hernandez Sr. Road in the Holly neighborhood (78702 Zip code) and near the RBJ Center for Independent Living. The city owned Nash Hernandez building is included in the Holly Shores Master Plan Phase II as a space for the community (Nash Hernandez Building Project | AustinTexas.gov). Transforming the Nash Hernandez Property into a community center would meet the mutual goals for both the Holly Shores Master Plan and the IRAC Initiative. Space Requirement The IDS Pilot, which is the first among planned Resource and Activity Centers (IRAC), requires 9,600 square feet (sf) indoor space plus 3,000 (sf) of outdoor space to accommodate 50 seniors and 25 toddlers/preschoolers, (phase II includes Martin Middle School students) in a way they have room to interact amongst their own age groups and together. Proposed Budget Capital Operational Revenue City of Austin (PARD) renovation Partners/City of Austin Medicare-Medicaid (duals), tuition, sliding scale service $3.2 million $3.7 million Variable fee $6.9 million Total *Excluding Start Up Costs Next Steps In Phase 1, outreach and registration of IRAC participants serving 50 seniors 60 years and 25 children 8 months to 4 years, early 2023. Launch Capital Campaign, Clarke Heidrick, Chair, Mary Sue Clyne, Lori Renteria, Henry Van de Putte, fall 2022 and Partners/Foundations (letters of support and commitment- Meals on Wheels Central Texas, Family Eldercare, Open Door Preschool, Texas Aging and Longevity Center, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory, Chariot (Formerly Drive-a-Senior Central Texas), St. David’s Foundation, Anderson Foundation, Toler Foundation, AGE of Central Texas, United Way, and other IRAC Partners.
To: Chair and Commissioners of the City of Austin Planning Commission; Ms. Sherri Sirwaitis CC: Mr. Andrew Rivera From: Nathalie Frensley, District 7 Re: Item 18, C14-2022-0120 – 5003 Burnet Road, FOR Staff Recommendation to Rezone to CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP Mr. Rivera – Could you please add this to backup for Item 18? Thank you very much. Dear Chair and Commissioners of the Planning Commission – Please support Ms. Sherri Sirwaitis’ recommendation and the applicant’s willingness to rezone the tenant space at 5003 Burnet Road from CS-MU-V-CO-NP to CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP, which will allow for package liquor sales only. We deeply appreciate Ms. Sirwaitis’ and the applicant’s sensitivity to early neighborhood concerns that the tenant space at 5003 Burnet could become a bar now or in the future. For those commissioners unfamiliar with that locale, the commercial area is organically developing into a medical and social services district, bounded by family residential with three daycares and three schools, creating a community area in which a bar/lounge would be a very inappropriate use. Ally Medical Emergency Room is approximately 2/3 of a mile to the north and Eye Physicians of Austin, which is adjacent to 5003 Burnet, anchor this emerging medical district. Eye Physicians of Austin is a major ophthalmological and surgical facility, with many patients. Within .5 miles, the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Disabled is a major state health facility and school and many of its adult clients live close by 5003 Burnet Road. Both Allandale and Brentwood Neighborhood associations had early concerns about a bar and potentially inebriated patrons in an area with one of the highest concentrations of visually disabled pedestrians in Austin. There is additional context supporting Ms. Sirwaitis’ staff recommendation for package liquor sales only. Other Social services/senior citizen support are in proximity to this property, including the Dyslexia-Orton Dyslexia Society (.5 miles), Austin Crisis Center (.5 miles), and an eldercare residential facility (.3 miles). Campaigns for People is only 528’ away from 5003 Burnet. Other medical offices and services are also in proximity (.5-.2 miles), including three doctors’ offices and ATX Primary Care. A doctor’s office and an optometrist are each only 528’ away from 5003 Burnet. There are three daycares within 1500’ of 5003 Burnet, and the Truelove Montessori and Huntington-Surrey High School are in close proximity. Please vote to support Ms. Sirwaitis’ recommendation to rezone to CS-1-MU-V- CO-NP, which will allow for package liquor …
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I I T B H X E L L I F R M O L C EX-R CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT (512) 974-2786 Velocity Preliminary Plan (W/R C8-2020-0141) 3848-1/2 E SH 71 SVRD EB C8-2022-0112 CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: U2 CASE MANAGER: Amy Combs PHONE #: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: September 26, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: October 5, 2022 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, any change to the plat may trigger new comments. UPDATE DEADLINE INFORMATION (LDC 25-4-56; 25-4-82): All comments must be addressed by filing an updated submittal prior to the update deadline of September 26, 2022. Otherwise, the application will expire. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. Extension of Review Period, Extension of Update Deadline and Tolling of Application Period do not apply to applications for preliminary plan, plat or subdivision construction plans (LDC 25-1-88; 25-1-89; 25-1- 90). UPDATE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS (LDC 25-1-83): All staff comments have been cleared for this application, please review the below responses. This application is scheduled to go before commission Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Please reach out to the Case Manager if you have any questions. REVIEWERS: Planner 1: Chima Onyia PARD / Planning & Design Review - Scott Grantham Electric Review - Andrea Katz ATD Engineering Review - Amber Hutchens 911 Addressing Review - Janny Phung Regional Stormwater Management Review - Katina Bohrer Subdivision Review - Amy Combs ERM Review - Miranda Reinhard PARD / Planning & Design Review - Scott Grantham - 512-974-9457 PR1. A Parkland Early Determination (PED #1286) was issued for this property in 2021, and stated that parkland dedication would be owed for the project, and included the following …
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Design Commission Recommendation 20220926-7 September 28, 2022 Honorable Mayor Adler Honorable City Council Members City Manager Spencer Cronk RE: Functional Green Adoption Postponement Dear Mayor and City Council Members. Given that the Functional Green program may have a wide and potentially negative effect on development in our city, the Design Commission recommends the postponement of the adoption of Functional Green until a complete review can confirm the necessity and efficacy of the proposed code. The attached Recommendation 20220926-7 details Design Commission’s rationale for our unanimous agreement for postponement, including but not limited to stakeholder feedback that has not been utilized, at all. We request a review for redundancy in codes and in the review process, and also outline a path forward to confirm that the program will create effective improvements in future developments. Because the Design Commission reviews projects to confirm compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, we believe that we understand the existing requirements for landscapes, pedestrian- focused areas, and open space in urban areas. It is through this lens that we offer feedback for your consideration – to improve our approval process and ultimately our built city – that we may all enjoy together. Thank you for your consideration. Jen Weaver Chair City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220926-7 September 28, 2022 Commissioner Coleman Seconded By: Commissioner Carroll Design Commission Recommendation for Functional Green Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Design Commission recommends the postponement of the adoption of Functional Green. Description of Recommendation to Council The Design Commission recommends the postponement of the adoption of Functional Green until stakeholder feedback is assessed, redundancies and cost are evaluated, actual submittals with costs are reviewed, a strategy for staff training and deployment has been reported, benefits of the program are proven, feasibility of planting requirements are verified, and an affordability assessment has been completed. Rationale: The questions and concerns generated during the Code Next stakeholder process were not addressed. Consultants and stakeholders had questions about the process, complexity of the site planning (as it relates to other codes like impervious cover per existing code, etc.) and the review process by other City of Austin departments. The Design Commission would like to address the redundancies and overlaps between this potential code and the other landscape and site design ordinances including: 1. The Landscape Ordinance 2. Austin Energy Green Building Requirements 3. Water Forward 4. Great Streets 5. Subchapter …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-1007 (Parking Lots) is amended to read: (F) A landscaped area that is required by this section: (1) may consist of non-contiguous portions, and may be in the form of features commonly referred to as medians, peninsulas, and islands; (2) must be evenly distributed throughout a parking lot, except that the distribution and landscaped area may location of accommodate existing trees or other natural features if the total area requirement is satisfied; [and] (3) may count toward compliance with Section 25-2-1003(A) (General Requirements); and (4) must have an edge-of-pavement treatment that allows overland flow of stormwater runoff across the landscape area except: (a) (b) perimeter landscape areas that are not required to drain to a stormwater control measure; impervious areas on which the land use or activity may generate highly contaminated runoff, as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual; and (c) sites located within the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. PART 2. City Code Section 25-2-1008 (Irrigation Requirements) is amended to read: 23 § 25-2-1008 IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS. [(A) An area equal to at least 50% of the total required landscaped area on a project must: (1) be undisturbed natural area(s) or undisturbed existing trees with no potable irrigation; or Page 1 of 62 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 (2) be irrigated by stormwater runoff conveyed from impervious surfaces on the site using one or more of the following methods: (a) overland flow; (b) storm drains; (c) downspouts; (d) rainwater harvesting; (e) retention-irrigation; or (f) other methods of conveyance as prescribed by rule. (B) The drainage area used to irrigate under Subsection (A) must be calculated to provide sufficient water for the landscaped area, as prescribed by rule. (C) Unless the landscaped area under Subsection (A) is being designed as a water quality control under Section 25-8-211, the drainage area used to irrigate the landscaped area: (1) may not include impervious areas on which the land use or activities may generate highly contaminated runoff, as prescribed by rule; and (2) may not include impervious areas used for parking or driving of vehicles if located within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20221005-005 Date: October 5, 2022 Subject: Ordinance Amendment to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements Motion by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has considered the ordinance amendments to Title 25 in a working group and is making additional recommendations related to environmental protection and landscape requirements and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes this ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental protection, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration and; Seconded by: Rick Brimer WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that neighborhoods and residents east of I-35 have not shared the same environmental protections as those within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zones or where endangered species exist in West Austin and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes Ordinance Amendment to Title 25 has not go through public review outside of Boards and Commissions; THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the amendments to Title 25 with the following additional recommendations; • § 25-2-1008 IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS. o Recommend that xeriscaping and drought-tolerant plants be part of the landscaping requirements to reduce the dependency on irrigation and increase the survivability of the plants installed in parking areas. o (F) Remove the administrative authority to grant a variance and include the Environmental Commission as the authority to grant variances. • Functional Green o We recognize and support all functional green standards. Because this is a new area of the code the Environmental Commission requests presentations on the projects utilizing Functional Green so we can learn more about its real-world application and support the growth of its use. • § 25-8-42 ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES. o Remove all additions to this section. ▪ The additions go too far with administrative approvals and the removal of citizen oversite via public notices or review from boards and commissions. o Because the section removes all citizen oversite and public review it is not equitable. • § 25-2-1179 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. o The maintenance and repair of watercraft shall be performed in a manner that prevents discharge of fuel, oil, or other pollutants into the water. ▪ Add- in the event of a leak or spill during maintenance, owner or repair service will contain the leak or spill and dispose of the hazardous material properly. ▪ Require all fuels, oil, and hazardus materials be stored …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220921-002 Date: September 21, 2022 Subject: Ordinance Amendment to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has considered the ordinance amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes this ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration. Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the amendments to Title 25 with the following Environmental Commission recommendations. 1. Require small-scale missing middle projects to send out zoning and building notifications to adjacent neighbors within 500 ft. Notices should be, at a minimum in English and Spanish. 2. Require landscaping and functional green infrastructure to have a long-term maintenance plan to ensure plant survival, reduce heat island effects, and increase tree canopy. 3. Bring affected neighborhood drainage up to code to improve capacity and reduce environmental impact 4. Remove “grandfathered” development projects before May 18, 1986, so everyone receives equitable 5. Consider slopes in urban and suburban watersheds as the same. 6. Consider the environmental and economic impact on adjacent landowners of small-scale missing middle due to leakage. review and protections. projects. 7. Review SF-3 and above for equitable application of the proposed code changes. 8. Review watersheds across the city to create similar or equitable water quality standards similar to the Barton Creek Watersheds to improve the downstream impact to the Colorado River. 9. Include increased traffic and its environmental impact in neighborhoods where small-scale missing middle projects will occur. 10. Require all new code or improved code to comply with Atlas-14 standards. 11. Require public notification and review of in-channel flood variances. 12. Incentivize electric car charging stations in small-scale missing middle projects and commercial development. 1 13. Incentivize use of solar capturing technology in small-scale missing middle projects and single-family homes. 14. Encourage public input to all code changes. a. Environmental Commission wishes to voice their concern that the public was not included in this code rewrite. maintenance. 15. Encourage water catchment systems in commercial development for landscaping and functional green 16. Reinstate that the public is notified of Section 25-8-25(b)(4) changes regarding neighborhood plans adopted by Council. 17. Require the environmental staff to work …
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Planning Commission S e p t e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance amending Title 25 related to environmental protection. • Due September 15, 2022 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution • Don’t Disincentivize Missing Middle C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Progress So Far • I n t e r n a l W a t e r s h e d P r o t e c t i o n D e p t ( W P D ) t e c h n i c a l s t a f f • I n p u t f r o m o t h e r d e p a r t m e n t s i n c l u d i n g • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • • Housing and Planning • CoA Project Connect Office Law • 7 / 2 5 / 2 0 2 2 – E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o m m i s s i o n W o r k g r o u p • 8 / 3 / 2 0 2 2 – E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o m m i s s i o n U p d a t e • 8 / 1 8 / 2 0 2 2 – C o d e s a n d O r d i n a n c e s J o i n …
