BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution 202409xx-xx on Solar Standard Offer Program WHEREAS, Austin Energy needs more clean renewable local generation; and WHEREAS, Google Project Sunroof estimates that Austin has about 7,900 MW of rooftop solar potential, with about 4,000 MW coming from rooftops with capacity for less than 50 kW;1 and WHEREAS, the vast majority of Austin's rooftop solar potential is still unrealized; and WHEREAS, opportunities to build new solar farms or other clean renewable energy production within the Austin Energy Load Zone are limited; and WHEREAS, while Austin Energy's solar incentive programs have been successful in deploying local rooftop solar for those with access to capital, many residential and commercial property owners do not have enough capital to take advantage of these programs; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy started working with stakeholders, including from the Resource Management Commission, in 2018 to identify a way to expand access to rooftop solar for residential properties; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s last two local solar requests for proposals have not yielded new local solar developments; and WHEREAS, Austin does not currently offer a solar program that allows property owners to host rooftop solar owned by others without utilizing the host’s own capital, even though such a program would enable more solar development on sites that cannot participate in the current solar incentive programs for financial reasons; and 1 While actual potential is likely less once the downtown network and older buildings are excluded, the potential is still large enough to make a significant contribution to Austin Energy’s generation needs. 1 WHEREAS, Austin Energy could significantly increase the amount of solar development within the Austin Energy Load Zone by facilitating solar development on more rooftops in Austin, where solar developers lease the rooftop from the property owner; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy supports new behind-the-meter solar projects under 10 MW with photovoltaic incentives, treating the Value of Solar payment for all PV generation as a bill credit (which renders it non-taxable income), and including the 2.3 cent/kWh societal benefits portion of the Value of Solar tariff; and behind-the-meter rooftop PV projects are exempt from property tax; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s proposed Solar Standard Offer program will apply to new solar projects under 10 MW connected to Austin Energy’s distribution system on the grid side of the customer meter, but will not offer any solar incentive, the solar project will be subject to property tax, the …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use, and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, with a reimbursement amount not to exceed $500,000 per project. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 –Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 –Council voted to approve a Land Development Code revision directing Austin Water to establish regulatory incentive programs for Onsite Water Reuse Systems (OWRS) on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 –Council voted to approve a Land Development Code revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for OWRS on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 –Council approved an ordinance adopting City Code Chapter 15-13 (Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems) relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for OWRS, on a 10- 0 vote. April 22, 2021 –Council voted to initially approve the OWRS Pilot Incentive Program for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 for the installation of alternative OWRS up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000, not to exceed $500,000 for each project, on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council voted to reauthorize the OWRS Pilot Incentive Program for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the installation of alternative OWRS up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000, not to exceed $500,000 for each project, on a 10-1 vote. September 29, 2022 – City Council voted to reauthorize the OWRS Pilot Incentive Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the installation of alternative OWRS up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000, not to exceed $500,000 for each project, on a 10-1 vote. March 7, 2024 – City Council voted to reauthorize the OWRS Pilot Incentive Program and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the installation of alternative OWRS up to a total aggregate amount of $5,600,000, not to exceed $500,000 for each project, on a 11-0 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Heather Cooke, Chief Administrative Officer, at 512-972-0083 or heather.cooke@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. There are no direct impacts anticipated on land use or zoning due to these amendments. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have a negative impact on construction costs for mid-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is responsible for developing final cost-effectiveness reports on the energy codes at both national and state levels. As of August 2nd, this report is unavailable for the 2024 IECC Commercial Provisions. In the meantime, Austin Energy conducted local modeling using the same set of building prototypes developed by the DOE to standardize the analysis of energy savings and costs related to the energy code. The table and information below provide details on potential cost impacts amendments to the model code and appendices, per Austin Energy’s local modeling. Measure Incremental First Cost per Dwelling Unit Incremental First Cost per Apartment Building 2024 IECC Model Code Overall Model code item – Renewable Energy Unavailable $490 Unavailable $39,000 Appendix CG – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Appendix CH – Space Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Water Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Cooking Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Clothes Drying Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CI – Demand Responsive Controls Appendix CJ – Electrical Energy Storage System Total $360* $200 $200* $100 $0 $0 $385 $28,440* *If parking is provided $15,500 $15,800* *for individual water heating $7,900 $0 $0 $30,400 Over $1,735 Over $137,040 Source: Austin Energy • Model Code Item: Renewable Energy Systems: The 2024 IECC model code mandates that buildings include renewable energy systems, such as solar panels. However, exceptions exist for smaller projects or areas where installing solar panels isn’t feasible, like downtown Austin. For a typical 10-story, 79-unit apartment building, the required solar system would cost approximately $39,000, or $490 per unit. The payback period for this investment, considering current energy rates, would be around 22 years. • Model Code: Additional …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2024 International Energy Conservation Code") and Appendices CG, CH, CI, CJ, RE, RF, RJ, and RK, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: (C) For purposes of commercial energy efficiency compliance with ASHRAE standards, as allowed under the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the following provisions of the 2022 edition of ASHRAE standard 90.1 (ASHRAE 90.1-2022), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: C201.3 C402.4 C402.5.3 Table C405.13.2 C405.15.1 CG101.2.1 Table CG101.2.1 CG101.2.2 CG101.2.5 CH103.1.1.2 CH103.1.2.1 CH103.1.2.3 2.2 4.2.1.1 5.5.3.1.4 5.5.4.1 6.5.10 6.7.3.2 7.7.3.2 7.9.1 8.4.3.1 8.7.3.1 R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 Table R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.3 R402.3 R402.5.1.2 R402.5.1.3 R402.6 R403.3.7 R403.3.8 Table R403.3.8 R403.3.9 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. CH103.1.3.1 CH103.1.3.2 CH103.1.4.1 CH103.1.4.2 CI101.1 CI102.1 9.4.1 10.5.1.1 10.7.3.1 G2.4.2 Table R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) Table R406.2 R503.1.1.1 RJ101.1 RK101.1 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R402.5.1.2.1 R403.6.3 In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Page 1 of 44 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The following provisions are local amendments to the commercial provisions of the 2024 International Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(B) or an addition to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Terms not defined in this code that are defined in the Building Code, …
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Commercial - IECC [2024] Project Engagement VIEWS 223 PARTICIPANTS RESPONSES COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS 20 0 26 2 Please provide a comment or question about the proposed Commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2024 Technical Code Amendments in the space below. Please respond by July 9, 2024. July 8, 2024 Attention: Public Comments Dear Austin Energy Green Building Staff, Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC) The Alliance for Transportation Electrification appreciates the opportunity to comment on Austin Energy’s Residential and Commercial Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC). We applaud the City’s leadership in pushing forward the energy code in a timely manner. Although many cities and states have adopted energy codes, only a handful have been proactive in adopting, updating, and enforcing the most up-to-date codes. Energy codes ensure that a building's energy use is included as a fundamental part of the design and construction process of new buildings; making an early investment in building energy improvements will pay dividends to Austin residents for years into the future. We offer the following comments on the 2024 IECC Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals for both commercial and 1. We support the residential electric vehicle readiness proposal for one-and two- family dwellings, townhomes, and residential buildings. R-2 occupancies. The residential proposal derived from Appendix RE of the 2024 IECC Residential code requires that new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with designated parking provide one EV capable, EV ready, or EVSE space per dwelling unit. Multifamily buildings with four stories or less must provide an EV capable space, EV ready space, or EVSE space for 40 percent of dwelling units or automobile parking spaces, whichever is less. These requirements give building owners flexibility in establishing the level of EV readiness that will fit their current and future needs, while still providing the necessary minimum EV charging load that the distribution system needs to be sized for. Moreover, the language in Appendix RE was developed as a consensus proposal during the IECC code development process with input from a diverse group of stakeholders including representatives from the home builders, electrical manufacturers, EV charging providers, and utilities. It went through several rounds of public comment and editorial changes to ensure clarity, consistency, enforceability, and technical soundness. Adopting Appendix RE outright would help staff streamline and quicken the public …
Recommendation for Action (Energy Code) Posting Language Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 12 of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Lead Department Development Services Department Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: June 3, 2021 - Council adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments on Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison’s motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly was absent. For More Information: Todd Wilcox, Building Official (DSD), Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1681 Heidi Kasper, Director, Energy Efficiency Services, Heidi.Kasper@austinenergy.com, 512-482-5407 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2024 - Adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments to be considered by the Resource Management Commission (RMC). <<vote info to be added>> Additional Backup Information: The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) provides reduced energy use in both residential and commercial buildings. The 2024 IECC represents a significant change in energy efficiency from the 2021 version. The proposed ordinance reduces local amendments, provides more flexibility to the design community, and aligns with existing City climate goals. The Development Services Department, in collaboration with Austin Energy Green Building, conducted stakeholder engagement through the Speak Up Austin platform. For the 2024 IECC, energy efficiency increases in the commercial sector look to be in the range of 13% as a weighted average across all building types over existing code. For residential construction, savings of 4-7% are anticipated across all building types. Specific changes to the current code include: • • Requires new commercial energy code buildings over 10,000 square feet to provide renewable energy systems of 0.5 W/ft2 based on the combined gross conditioned floor area of the three largest floors. This also impacts multifamily buildings 5 stories or greater in height. Inclusion of Electrical Energy Storage System Readiness Appendix for all new commercial buildings Inclusion of Electric Ready Appendixes for all new buildings Inclusion of Electric Vehicle Readiness Appendixes for all new buildings • • • Provides a great number of choices for designers to choose from to meet additional energy efficiency requirements in sections C406 and R408. • Requires tighter building envelopes for new buildings. • Requires residential bathrooms with intermittent exhaust fans to include controls to help remove excess moisture. • Reduces prescriptive requirement of attic insulation in …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs. No direct impacts to land use or zoning are anticipated as a result of these amendments. The cost impact varies across different housing types, with some experiencing increases and others decreases. The changes support energy efficiency improvements which can lead to long-term cost savings. Impact on Development Cost The proposed updates to the energy conservation code have a mixed impact on development costs in the short-term, with potential long-term benefits for household affordability. Local modeling estimates a decrease in construction costs of $396 per affordable single-family home, $244 per standard single-family home, and an increase of $427 per low-rise multifamily unit. • Affordable single-family homes would see an overall decrease of $396 per house. Major cost savers include the decrease in attic insulation ($905 savings). Major cost drivers include the requirement updates to interior lighting controls ($123 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings are anticipated to increase after occupancy with energy efficiency savings of up to $26 per year; roughly 3.6% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.029 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. • • Higher-cost single-family homes would experience an estimated decrease of $244 per house. Major cost savings include the reduction in attic insulation ($844 savings). Cost increases include interior lighting controls with sensors ($176 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings will further increase after occupancy with the increased energy efficiency and savings of up to $52 per year; roughly 4.5% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.113 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. Low-rise multifamily developments (4 stories or less) would see an overall increase of $427 per unit. Major cost increases include adopting Appendix RE for EV readiness ($325 costs) and interior lighting controls ($105 costs), though due to Austin’s recent elimination of parking requirements, EV readiness would only …
Resolution to Mandate Alternatives to Resistance Water Heating in the Energy Building Code WHEREAS, all-electric resistance water heaters are profoundly inefficient, expensive for consumers to operate, and increase air pollution and carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, the majority of Austin Energy’s new Residential customers between 2013 and 2023 have electric resistance water heaters installed; and WHEREAS, many of these Residential customers do not have a choice about using this appliance because they live in rented single-family homes and multifamily units; and WHEREAS, most customers who reside in rented units are likely to be in the lower half of income levels and therefore less able to pay high electric bills; and WHEREAS, 60% or more of the energy costs for all-electric resistance water heating can be saved by use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has no programs for electric water heating load management, and has no rebate program for new buildings to encourage alternatives to resistance water heating, including heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; WHEREAS, the state of California mandates high energy-efficiency heat pump water heaters or solar water heaters in its prescriptive option for its Residential energy building code; and WHEREAS, prescriptive codes set a floor of efficiency levels while allowing alternative compliance performance codes to meet this minimum level of efficiency; THEN BE IT RESOLVED the Resource Management Commission recommend that the City Council delay enactment of the new Residential Energy Building Code to insert language that requires the use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters as alternatives to electric resistance water heaters in all-electric buildings not also served by gas utilities to the extent legally allowed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Energy quickly prepare enhanced rebate and load management programs that will reduce all-electric water heater loads, and that these programs begin in the next fiscal year.
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on August 20, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Nayer Sikder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Satyajeet Dodia Hailey Easley Sonny Sin Kuo Yang Commissioners Absent: Sabrina Sha Luan Tran PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 16, 2024. Pius Wong – VotingWorks Accessible Voting Machines 1 The minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Yang was off the dais. Commissioners Sha and Tran were absent. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin’s Undoing Racism training from Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity Program Manager, Equity Office and Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office. Withdrawn. STAFF BRIEFING 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director of A3 (Art Alliance Austin) regarding the introduction of a new local arts agency that will raise and distribute funds to artists and performers, such as the musicians performing for the "Tones" music series at the Asian American Resource Center. The presentation was made by Laura Esparza, Executive Director, A3 (Art Alliance Austin). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the nomination of a community stakeholder member to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. The motion to approve the nomination of Zachary Dolling as a community stakeholder member of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission was approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Sha and Tran were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders and the City Manager's office regarding potential meeting dates and topics. Chair Huang provided an update. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding capital improvement projects and staffing. Chair Huang provided an update. Update from the Budget working group regarding approved budget recommendations and the budget process. Chair Huang provided an update. Update from the Joint Inclusion …
July 3, 2024 MICHELE ROGERSON LYNCH Director of Land Use & Entitlements mlynch@mwswtexas.com 512-404-2251 Mrs. Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director of Planning City of Austin Planning Department 1000 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 Via Online Submittal Re: Application for Rezoning; 0.908 acres, located at NE Intersection of Decker Lake Rd and N FM 973 (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the above stated Property we respectfully submit the attached Application for Rezoning. The Property consists of 0.908 acres of existing undeveloped land and a telecommunication tower (see Aerial and Zoning Exhibit attached) that is currently zoned Limited Industrial Services Conditional Overlay (LI-CO) and Multifamily—Medium Density (MF-3). The Application for Rezoning requests to rezone the Property to General Commercial Services - Mixed Use Combining District - Conditional Overlay (GR-MU-CO) to allow for a shared driveway between proposed multifamily, commercial and industrial uses per City Staff’s direction. The CO is intended to prohibit the following CS uses and includes uses that were previously prohibited on the Property: Alternative Financial Services Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Funeral Services Pawn Shop Services Vehicle Storage If you have any questions about this Application for Rezoning or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, Michele Rogerson Lynch 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, TX 78701 • 512.404.2200 • fax 512.404.2245 • www.mwswtexas.com AERIAL EXHIBIT Page 2 ZONING EXHIBIT
Asian American Resource Center / Rutherford Campus Stormwater Improvements Project Update Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission September, 17 2024 • Lee Sherman, PE, Watershed Protection Department Presenters: Agenda: • Background • Project Update • Public Engagement Opportunities • Brief Q&A (please hold questions until the end) AARC Workgroup Meeting April 14, 2021 AARC Vision Plan + Stormwater Improvements • Partnership City of Austin (COA) project • Builds portions of the AARC Vision Plan • Add pedestrian bridge and other recreational amenities to conserve limited bond funds • Increases traffic and community use of historically under‐utilized park area • Opportunity for water quality and drainage improvement AARC Vision Plan • AARC Phase 2 Improvements • PARD • Schematic design kicking off in the next month • Close coordination • WPD • PARD • AARC Management • BSD • Urban Trails AARC / Rutherford Stormwater Improvements • Project Elements • Wetland with boardwalk • Channel improvements • Raingardens • Pedestrian bridges • Urban trail Benefits Water Quality • Cleaner water will flow to Little Walnut Creek • Improved habitat for wildlife, pollinators, etc. Flood • Flood control for AARC / Rutherford campuses AARC Vision Plan • Provides required flood and water quality • Improved aesthetics of concrete channel • Provides Vision Plan elements • Pond • Nature play areas / landscaping • Trails and habitat • Pedestrian bridge Challenges Coordination Across Departments • Parking at Rutherford • Urban Trail Addition • Took More Time • “Dig Once” Operation and Maintenance • Maintenance crew involvement • Designing for maintenance Approximate Schedule • Preliminary engineering completed in 2021 • Public Meeting August 25, 2021 • Currently at 90% Design • Next Step: Permitting and Bid through 2025 • Construction estimated in 2026 Public Engagement Opportunities • Second Public Meeting Scheduled for October 22, 2024 at the AARC • Changes since August 25, 2021 • Urban trail scope added • Second pedestrian bridge • Wider and greener channel improvements • Coordination with BSD on parking impacts • Modifications to main pedestrian bridge • Also: Rain to River! • Austinites valuing water quality • Stream health Updated Pedestrian Bridge Alignment (Preliminary) Rain Garden Design Rendering Questions Why? Mission: Protect lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. CONCEPTUAL WATERSHED Reduce the damaging effects of urbanization on Austin’s watersheds WHAT IS URBANIZATION? • Paving of …
N I T S U A F O Y T I C A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities Sari Albornoz –Planner Senior/Community Engagement Planner 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 What is Rain to River? A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin's Creeks and Communities N I T S U A F O Y T I C Guiding Blueprint for department Evaluation framework Communication Tool 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C What are our goals for the update? Reflect the vision and values of our community Incorporate equity, climate resilience, and population growth Be informative and accessible 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C Focused Efforts to Reach: Historically under-served groups Impacted groups Organizations with relevant expertise We are striving for a representative sample of the Austin community! 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C Broad Community Engagement • Launched RaintoRiverATX.com • Created a Community Vision Survey for people to share their experiences with natural spaces, waterways, and drainage infrastructure • Advertised the survey using yard signs at community gathering spaces and via social media and radio • Attended 60 + community events • Worked with consultant to conduct a statistically valid survey to validate Community Vision Survey results 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C Focused Engagement • Worked with MEASURE, a local black-owned nonprofit, to conduct five compensated focus groups designed by and centered on historically-excluded communities • Conducted 11 …
MICHELE ROGERSON LYNCH Director of Land Use & Entitlements mlynch@mwswtexas.com 512-404-2251 September 17, 2024 Via Online Submittal Mrs. Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director of Planning City of Austin Planning Department 1000 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 Re: Requesting an Amendment to Application for Rezoning, C14-2024-0108; 0.908 acres, located at NE Intersection of Decker Lake Rd and N FM 973 (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the above stated Property we respectfully request to amend the Application for Rezoning previously submitted, Case Number C14-2024-0108. The Property consists of 0.908 acres of existing undeveloped land and a telecommunication tower (see Aerial and Zoning Exhibit attached) that is currently zoned Limited Industrial Services Conditional Overlay (LI-CO) and Multifamily—Medium Density (MF-3). We are requesting an amendment to rezone the Property to Community Commercial - Mixed Use Combining District - Conditional Overlay (GR-MU-CO) instead of General Commercial Services - Mixed Use Combining District - Conditional Overlay (CS-MU-CO) per City Staff’s direction. We are also amending the CO that is intended to prohibit the following uses that were previously prohibited on the Property: Alternative Financial Services Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Funeral Services Pawn Shop Services Vehicle Storage If you have any questions about this request for amendment to the Application for Rezoning or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, TX 78701 • 512.404.2200 • fax 512.404.2245 • www.mwswtexas.com Page 2 Michele Rogerson Lynch AERIAL EXHIBIT ZONING EXHIBIT
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240917-009 Recommendation to Mandate Alternatives to Resistance Water Heating in the Energy Building Code WHEREAS, all-electric resistance water heaters are profoundly inefficient, expensive for consumers to operate, and increase air pollution and carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, the majority of Austin Energy’s new Residential customers between 2013 and 2023 have electric resistance water heaters installed; and WHEREAS, many of these Residential customers do not have a choice about using this appliance because they live in rented single-family homes and multifamily units; and WHEREAS, most customers who reside in rented units are likely to be in the lower half of income levels and therefore less able to pay high electric bills; and WHEREAS, 60% or more of the energy costs for all-electric resistance water heating can be saved by use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has no programs for electric water heating load management, and has no rebate program for new buildings to encourage alternatives to resistance water heating, including heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; WHEREAS, the state of California mandates high energy-efficiency heat pump water heaters or solar water heaters in its prescriptive option for its Residential energy building code; and WHEREAS, prescriptive codes set a floor of efficiency levels while allowing alternative compliance performance codes to meet this minimum level of efficiency; THEN BE IT RESOLVED the Resource Management Commission recommend that the City Council delay enactment of the new Residential Energy Building Code to insert language that requires the use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters as alternatives to electric resistance water heaters in all- electric buildings not also served by gas utilities to the extent legally allowed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Energy quickly prepare enhanced rebate and load management programs that will reduce all-electric water heater loads, and that these programs begin in the next fiscal year. Date of Approval: September 17, 2024 Vote: For: 6-0-2 Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Against: None Off Dais: None Abstentions: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis Absences: Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis Vacancies: Mayor’s Office Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu Taylor Major Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores David Fouts Carrie Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on September 3, 2024. 1 The minutes from the meeting of September 3, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on an 8-0 vote. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0108 - Indian Hills FM 973; District 1 11900 Decker Lake Road, Decker Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 116 Indian Hills TX LP (Douglas H. Gillilad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) LI-CO & MF-3 to GR-MU-CO Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion the approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-CO for C14-2024-0108 - Indian Hills FM 973 located at 11900 Decker Lake Road was approved on the consent agenda on a, 8-0 vote. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. SPC-2023-0432C - Northwest Pool Renovation/7 7000 Ardath Street, Shoal Creek Watershed 3. Conditional Use: Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Glenn Frey, PE Conditional Use Permit Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov Sara Wilson, 512-974-3052, sara.wilson@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a conditional use permit with a recommendation that before approval of the site plan, there is a careful analysis and identification of groundwater that can affect the pool and the strength of the soil supporting it, was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commission Sterns second on an 8-0. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 17, 2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 17, 2024 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Swartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Al Braden- Solar Standard Offer • Tracey Rhodes- Energy Code • Eric Tate- Energy Code APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on August 20, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of August 20, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioner Scaffidi off the dais, Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent, and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval issuing of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 3301 Pinnacle Road, 1110 Westbank Drive, 4100 Westbank Drive, 1203 S Capital of Texas HWY NB, 6401 Cedar Street, 601 Camp Craft Road, 4100 Westbank Drive, 1314 Patterson Road, 9201 Scenic Bluff Drive, in an amount not to exceed $2,725,127. The motion to recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Eanes Independent School District, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Stone voting against, Commissioner Scaffidi off the dais, Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent, and one vacancy. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3. Recommend authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the aggregate amounts of $3,450,000 for multifamily programs and $3,300,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined budget amount of $6,750,000. The motion to recommend authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent and one vacancy. 4. Recommend authorizing issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in …
