ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday February 16, 2022 @ 10:00 AM PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR 1st FLOOR- CONFERENCE ROOM-1203 SOME MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Victoria Shope (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly) Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please contact 512-974-2417 or email rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from December 15, 2021 2. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- IBC Changes in relation with the IEC and IECC b. Discussion- Austin Energy Criteria Manual c. Discussion- Disconnect Locations d. Discussion- Residential and Commercial Inspection Update e. Discussion- DSD Permit Process with the Service Center f. Discussion- Update on Plan Review. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION February 16, 2022, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Kristen Weaver Nicole Wren AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Sarah Cook Charles Curry Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Approval of the minutes from the November 17, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission 2. DISCUSSION a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS on bond programs a. Staff briefing from the Public Works Department related to the impact of inflation b. Staff briefing from the Housing and Planning Department related to the 2018 Affordable Housing Bond 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the adoption of the 2022 work plan b. Discussion and possible action related to the FY 2022-23 budget process and Commission budget recommendations 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Will Mixon, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7962, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To speak remotely at the February 16, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Will Mixon, at (512) 974-7962 or William.Mixon@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 15. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, the speaker will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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. …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FEBRUARY 16, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please email mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-7864. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Jen Weaver, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER David Gomez, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Christopher Limon, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes of the January 19, 2022 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) a. Convention Center Expansion: Downtown Commission Working Group 2. New Business – Discussion Recommendation 3. Old Business – a. Staff Updates b. Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members: i. Update from Commissioner Jen Weaver on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission ii. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission iii. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission iv. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission v. Update from Commissioner Christopher Limon on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission vi. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board vii. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items Adjournment The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, February 16, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on February 16, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (02/15/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 16, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 16 de Febrero, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (16 de Febrero, 2022) 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 (02/15/2022 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Economic Prosperity Commission February 16, 2022 6:00 pm City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1406 Event Center Some members of the COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974- 2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 2021 Meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Discussion and Action on prior council action regarding City of Austin Relief COVID-19 Programs b. Quarterly Objectives & InterCommission Working Group Objectives i. Participants: Veteran’s Affairs Music, Art, Economic Prosperity Commission c. 2021 Budget Discussion i. 2021 Key Focus Areas d. Discussion and Action on items for Council Meeting on May 6, 2021 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Budget recommendations for FY 23 b. Reports i. Working Group Report ii. Intercommission Working Group Report iii. Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report c. Discussion and Action on Council Agenda items from Oct 14 & Oct 21 Meetings i. Land Use, and Urban Renewal planning developments for the East 11th Sample Documentation http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=362523 and 12th Streets 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Austin Energy Mueller Building 4815 Mueller Blvd., Training Room 1125 Austin, TX 78723 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Jimenez (Chair) Sabino Renteria (3) Adrenne Mendoza (Vice) Vanessa Fuentes (2) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison (1) Maria Brown-Spence – Mayor Steve Adler Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Charles W. Cupp – Mackenzie Kelly (6) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo (9) Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis (8) Kevin Lenau – Allison Alter (10) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) Speakers who register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs regular meeting on January 19, 2022. 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action regarding Commission Working Groups and the Commission’s 2021-22 goals. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) i. Create and fund a Veterans Office ii. Identifying any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located in the City of Austin iii. Organize a task force to work with other commissions to organize a Veterans Festival b) Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to correct or revert the park name “Veterans Pocket Park” to read “Veterans Park.” (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez. Jason Denny) c) Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability, followed by discussion and possible action on the food planning process and emergency operations. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Pete Salazar) 3) NEW BUSINESS None None 4) STAFF UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS NOTE: Next meeting is Wednesday, March 16, 2022 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 Hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Veterans Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak at 512-974- 3203 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/content/commission-veterans-affairs-1
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission February 16, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (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). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Richard Brimer (D-10) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the February 2, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS a. 87th State Legislature Update—Brie Franco, City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Officer (30 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recognize Linda Guerrero for six years of service on the Environmental Commission (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Violet Crown Water and Wastewater Service Extension Requests #5111 & #5112 Applicant: Jim Wittliff, Land Answers, Inc. Location: 10649 SH 71 Austin, Texas 78736 Council District: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Water and Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend approval of the water and wastewater service extension requests (30 minutes) b. Name: 7715 1/2 West State Highway 71, C14-85-288.23(RCA) Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Location: 7712 Oak Forest Lane, Austin TX 78736 …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 16, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Violet Crown Water and Wastewater Service Extension Requests #5111 and #5112 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Jim Wittliff, Land Answers, Inc. LOCATION: 10649 SH 71 Austin, Texas 78736 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: October 21, 2021 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Water and Wastewater Service Extension Staff does not recommend approval of the water and wastewater service extension requests 1 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department February 16, 2022 DATE: SUBJECT: Violet Crown Water and Wastewater Service Extension Requests #5111 and #5112 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department (WPD) staff have completed the review for Violet Crown Water and Wastewater Service Extension Requests and recommend denial of the requests. Site Overview The site consists of multiple tracts comprising a total of approximately 70.95 acres, located at 10649 SH 71, within the City of Austin’s 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The project proposes a mixed-use development, including multifamily residential, office, an amphitheater, and other uses. See the chart provided below that summarizes the proposed uses within the development and the associated Land Use Equivalents (LUEs) that are proposed. The project is currently in site plan review with the City of Austin (Case number: SP-2021-0262D). Proposed Development Intended Uses (Residential) Multi- Family Proposed Development Intended Uses (Commercial) Office (sq. ft.) Office Warehouse (sq. ft.) Retail (sq. ft.) Restaurant (sq. ft.) Amphitheater (persons) Units 513 Units 40,000 25,808 49,813 23,422 17,000 LUE Conversion (LUE per Unit) 0.5 LUE Conversion (LUE per Unit) 3,000 4,000 1,660 200 50 Total LUEs LUEs 257 LUEs 14 7 30 118 340 766 2 Environmental Impacts The property is in the Barton Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone, the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The site is also subject to the Save Our Springs Ordinance. The property does not contain any known critical environmental features, critical water quality zone, or water quality transition zone. The site does not …
Violet Crown Water & Wastewater Service Extension Request #5111 & 5112 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve the construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER. SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. Request Summary • 70.95 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Subject to Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance Request Summary Living Unit Equivalent (LUE) is the typical flow that would be produced by a single-family residence located in a typical subdivision. Standard conversions are applied depending on the proposed use to determine the number of LUEs a project will generate. SER #5111 & 5112 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Site Location Site Location Limited Purpose 2 Mile ETJ Barton Creek Habitat Preserve SER #5111 & 5112 Environmental Impacts • No known CEFs, CWQZ, or WQTZ • Does not drain to occupied salamander habitat • Significant slopes greater than 15% that will require Land Use Commission variances for cut and fill • Located in the Barton Springs Zone • Adjacent to Barton Creek Habitat Preserve SER #5111 Proposed Water Extension Map provided by Austin Water SER #5111 Proposed Water Extension, continued Map provided by Austin Water SER #5112 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by Austin Water SER #5112 Proposed Wastewater Extension, continued Map provided by Austin Water SER #5112 Alternative Wastewater Service • Net site area impervious cover = 20% • If service is not extended to the site and wastewater disposal is required, the applicant would likely apply for a Texas Land Application Permit (TLAP) issued by the Texas Commission on …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 16, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LOCATION: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Liz.johnston@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Contributing Zone REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant Staff recommended with conditions STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c. Stormwater control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone, d. LDC 25-8-301 and 25-8-302 does not apply. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department DATE: February 2, 2022 SUBJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment C14-85-288.23(RCA) This summary is being provided to the Environmental Commission for the 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA), a proposed amendment to an existing restrictive covenant from 1985 (executed in 1987). History Restrictive Covenants are legal documents that can establish site development regulations and use limitations for certain properties. Several such Restrictive Covenants have been recorded for certain properties located within the Oak Hill Study Area. The Restrictive Covenant under consideration today includes two such tracts of land which are located in the full purpose zoning jurisdiction, in the Williamson Creek Watershed, and in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. However, only the regulations associated with Tract 1 are under discussion at this time. Restrictive Covenants associated with the Oak Hill Study Area frequently lock in older site development regulations that predate current water quality protections for the Barton Springs Zone established by City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative). These properties could develop under the terms of the restrictive …
7715 ½ W. SH 71 C 1 4- 8 5- 2 8 8 . 2 3 ( R C A ) R e s t r i c t i v e C o v e n a n t A m e n d m e n t L i z J o h n s t o n , D e p u t y E n v i r o n m e n t a l O f f i c e r 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 Restrictive Covenant Amendments • • Re s t r i c t i ve C o ve n a n t s ( RC s ) a r e l e g a l d o c u m e n t s t h a t c a n s e t f o r t h r e s t r i c t i o n s o n p r o p e r t i e s r e l a t e d t o z o n i n g o r o t h e r l a n d d eve l o p m e n t s t a n d a r d s. C e r t a i n p r o p e r t i e s l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e 1 9 8 5 O a k H i l l A r e a S t u d y h a ve a s s o c i a t e d RC s t h a t s e t f o r t h d eve l o p m e n t s t a n d a r d s t h a t a r e l e s s r e s t r i c t i ve t h a n c u r r e n t c o d e a l l o w s. T h e RC A u …
C14-85-288.23(RCA) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.23(RCA) – 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 SITE AREA: 13.367 acres EXISTING ZONING: LO-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Stephen Simon, John Simon, Barbara Simon Bierner AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: RCA Redlines. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 16, 2022: February 2, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO FEBRUARY 17, 2022 [K. RAMBERG; BRISTOL – 2ND] (6-0) BARRETT BIXLER, QURESHI, SCOTT – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 8, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled ISSUES RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT RECORDING NUMBER: Interested parties in the area have raised concerns about the proposed development and increasing the impervious cover currently on the site. This property is located within the Williamson Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Barton Springs Zone Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City’s Land Development Code. Due to the existing Restrictive Covenant, this property has additional permitted entitlements for C14-85-288.23(RCA) 2 development than what would be currently allowed under today’s Land Development Code (LDC). Staff has received comments in opposition of this Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) area is approximately 13.367 acres and is part of a larger tract currenting being requested to be rezoned to GO-MU-NP, please see Zoning Case No. C14-2021-0130. This undeveloped property is located on the south side of W. SH 71 and is zoned LO-NP. Adjacent zoning consists of LR-MU-CO-NP, LO-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to the east; SF-6-NP to the south and SF-6-NP, CS-NP and RR-NP to the west. To the north is W. SH 71 right-of-way and is not zoned. Please refer to Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The applicant is requesting to amend the permitted site development standards, environmental requirements, and transportation requirements. Please see Exhibit D: RCA Redlines for current RC and proposed revisions. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendments to the RC because much of it allows for development under a previous code and therefore is not up to …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 16, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Iglesia Pentecostal Emanuel, Inc. SP-2020-0324C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Bill Graham IT Gonzalez Engineers LOCATION: 6300 Moonglow Dr., Austin, TX 78724 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator Pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov 512.974.1879 WATERSHED: REQUEST: Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261to allow development of a portion of a driveway in the Critical water Quality Zone. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommends the following condition: the applicant will provide bollards at appropriate locations adjacent to the drive and parking area to prevent vehicle parking off of the pavement. 1 of 54 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Iglesia Pentecostal Emanuel, Inc. Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261to allow development of a portion of a driveway in the Critical water Quality Zone. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the A. City Code: 1. 2. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The requirement will deprive the applicant of access to the site. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The variance is not necessitated by a design decision of the applicant. The variance is necessitated by two conditions of the site that leave it without a code compliant access point. The first site condition is that there is a previously platted open space lot, across which access is prohibited, that fronts Sandshof Dr. and lies between Sandshof Dr. and the subject site. Because of this situation, the site is forced to take its only access from Moonglow Dr. 2 of 54 The second site condition is that Moonglow Dr. is entirely within the Critical Water Quality Zone buffer of the adjacent, unnamed major waterway. Since a driveway is not a permitted use in the Critical Water Quality Zone buffer per LDC 25-8-261, the project is …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee February 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the November 17, 2021, meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. Permitted Land Uses in Zoning Districts. Discuss and consider initiation of amendment to Title 25 of the City Code related to permitted land uses in certain zoning districts. Sponsor: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez; co-sponsor: Commissioner Denkler; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. None. 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Greg Dutton at Planning and Development Review Department, at (512) 974-3509, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who …
Water and Wastewater Commission February 16, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . Citizens wishing to speak in person on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2022, Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with PSI Water Technologies, Inc. to provide electrolytic cells for a term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $180,000. 2. Recommend approval for an amendment to a contract with Bermex, Inc. for continued manual meter reading services, to increase the amount by $15,427,110 and to extend the term by four years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $32,927,110. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for the Davis and Handcox WTP Polymer Feed System (2018 Flood Resiliency Improvements) project in the amount of $8,149,830 plus a $814,983 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,964,813. (Districts 6, 10) 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, …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment, Safety February 16, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department March 3, 2022 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with PSI Water Technologies, Inc. to provide electrolytic cells for a term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $180,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $60,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Sole Source. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: February 16, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide the City with electrolytic cells to generate sodium hypochlorite for drinking water disinfection. Disinfection is a critical process of drinking water treatment for the City. PSI Water Technologies Inc. is the manufacturer of the sodium hypochlorite generator, and these cells are components inside the generator. Each generator contains 10 electrolytic cells. The contractor will complete all replacement work on the cells. The technology for the generator and cells is proprietary to PSI Water Technologies Inc. who have technicians in the Texas area to provide support.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All February 16, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department March 24, 2022 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Randi Jenkins Agenda Item Recommend approval for an amendment to a contract with Bermex, Inc. for continued manual meter reading services, to increase the amount by $15,427,110 and to extend the term by four years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $32,927,110. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: May 4, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 26, on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Garza absent. February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission February 16, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. reviewed for subcontracting opportunities This contract was in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities and no availability of M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The proposed amendment will provide continued manual meter reading services and photo capture for water and electric utility meters, as well as other meter related activities. The solution comprises all software, hardware, labor, vehicles, and related equipment. These services are necessary for accurate and timely billing to utility customers. The City is converting the majority of Austin Water manually-read meters to a remote Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) that is anticipated to be complete by December 31, 2025. Continued service with Bermex, Inc. until the AMI conversion is complete, minimizes technical risks and is the most cost-effective option for the City. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Extension Option 1 Extension Option 2 Extension Option 3 Extension Option 4 Proposed Amendment TOTAL Length of Term Current Contract Authorization Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 4 yrs. 9 yrs. $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 17,500,000 $ 15,427,110 $ 15,427,110 $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 15,427,110 $32,927,110 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City's estimated …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: February 16, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson March 3, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for the Davis and Handcox WTP Polymer Feed System (2018 Flood Resiliency Improvements) project in the amount of $8,149,830 plus a $814,983 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,964,813. (Districts 6, 10) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A February 16, 2022 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 27.94% MBE and 1.57% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: In October 2018, the City of Austin experienced a flood event that resulted in significant and persistent changes in the raw water quality to its three Water Treatment Plants (WTPs). The flood event resulted in raw water quality characterized by higher turbidity and total organic carbon concentrations, and lower alkalinity and hardness than historically observed at the WTPs. The change in water quality hindered the ability to operate the water treatment plants at full capacity while complying with federal and state drinking water regulations and City water quality goals. The Davis and Handcox WTP polymer feed system project will provide resiliency to the water treatment process at the Davis and Handcox WTPs that will give the capability to treat water to the Utility’s and TCEQ’s drinking water quality standards during adverse and unforeseen higher turbidity conditions. The polymer feed systems at the Davis and Handcox facilities will augment a similar system already in place at the Ullrich WTP. This item includes three allowances. The allowance of $175,000 will be used for the Davis WTP filter aid polymer piping to the recarbonation basins. The allowance of $293,520 will be used for the Davis WTP metering pump skids. The allowance of $86,310 will be used for the Handcox WTP metering pump skids. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain item(s) of …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: February 16, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Shay Ralls Roalson March 3, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corp. for professional engineering services for the Walnut Creek Primary Clarifier and Flow Equalization Basin Rehab project in an amount not to exceed $4,100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,100,000. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. December 9, 2021 – Council approved the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method of contracting. March 26, 2020 – Council approved negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corp. for the Walnut Creek Primary Clarifier and Flow Equalization Basin Rehab project. February 16, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 11.04% MBE and 2.54% WBE. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a 2-hour peak flow of 165 MGD. Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion is used for non-potable water (NPW) on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s growing Water Reclamation Initiative (WRI) program. Primary Treatment Complex (PTC) No. 1 is original to the 1977 construction, and PTC No. 2 was added in the late 1980s. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate and make improvements to the PTCs. Each PTC consists of two trains of primary clarifiers and in-line flow equalization basins (FEBs). Raw wastewater flows through the primary clarifiers, then continues to the in- line FEBs. Settled wastewater is pumped to secondary treatment, and solids from the primary clarifiers are pumped to Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. Most of the mechanical and other components in PTC No. 1 and No. 2 are beyond their useful life. An amendment to the professional services agreement is required to move the project forward into final design phase. …
• C20-2021-011 ADU • Expands • Development Services • Early-mid 2022 • C20-2021-007 North • Allows parkland In-Process Code Amendments 2/11/21 AMENDMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. • • • • C20-2021-013 Floodplain Regulations – Commercial Redevelopment Exception • C20-2021-012 Residential in Commercial Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 Expansion Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 Burnet Gateway Parkland Dedication Initiated by Council 6/10/21 • C20-2021-006 Vertical Mixed Use Affordable Housing Initiated by PC on 7/27/21 Initiated by Council on 11/18/21 • • • C20-2021-008 Urban • Trails Initiated by Council on 7/29/21 • C20-2021-004 Great Streets Fee-In-Lieu Mechanism Initiated by Council 8/22/19 • • C20-2021-003 Downtown Density Bonus Updates Initiated by Council on 4/22/21 • • C20-2021-002 Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Changes Initiated by PC on 3/9/21 • NOTES • Creates floodplain commercial redevelopment exception • Allows residential uses on commercial properties currently without a residential entitlement opportunity to build ADUs dedication deferral for NBG properties that meet criteria • Changes the affordability requirements for properties using VMU • Allows additional height for VMU • Increases cut and fill allowances for public trails, and trail width • Creates a mechanism for fees to be paid in-lieu of constructing great streets • Update to DDBP fees; possible change to caps on floor area ratio and height • Changes to site plan process to expedite affordability unlocked projects LEAD DEPT • Watershed Protection EST. COUNCIL DATE • Early-mid 2022 • Housing and Planning • Mid 2022 • Parks and Recreation • Adopted at Council 8/26/21 • Housing and Planning • Early-mid 2022 • Public Works • Adopted at Council 12/9/21 • Housing and Planning • 2022 • Housing and Planning • Mid 2022 • Development Services • Mid 2022 In-Process Code Amendments 2/11/21 AMENDMENT • C20-2021-001 UNO Sign 10. • Correction Initiated by PC on 5/22/20 • C20-2018-004 Mirrored • Glass Initiated by PC on 12/11/18 11. NOTES • Correction to sign regulations for the University Neighborhood Overlay • Change to definition of mirrored glass LEAD DEPT • Housing and Planning EST. COUNCIL DATE • Mid 2022 • Housing and Planning • TBD
