ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR-MU-CO* * On December 14, 2021, the applicant submitted a letter amending their request from GR zoning to GR- MU-CO zoning (please see Applicant's Amendment Request - Exhibit D). ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The proposed conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the site: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station and Club or Lodge. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021: Approved the staff's request for a postponement to October 19, 2021 by consent (11-0); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. October 19, 2021: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (10-0); H. Smith, C. Acosta-2nd. February 15, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 19B-7 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: 2 The applicant submitted an e-mail on February 8, 2022 that established a new representative/ agent for this case (please see Exhibit E). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the eastern portion of the tract (please see Aerial Map – Exhibit B). The site is located to the northwest of Lakeline Mall on South Lakeline Boulevard. The front portion of this property is within the City of Austin and takes access to S. Lakeline Boulevard. The rear portion of this tract of land is within the City of Cedar Park’s jurisdiction and has access of off West Rivera Circle, a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0188 – 10817 Old San Antonio Road ZONING FROM: SF-2 ADDRESS: 10817 Old San Antonio Road SITE AREA: 0.808 acres (35,196 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Caroline Riley DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: CS AGENT: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial – conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits service station. If the rezoning request is granted, it is recommended that 3 feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline should be dedicated for Old San Antonio Road and up to 9 feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline should be dedicated for Brezza Lane according to the Transportation Plan prior to Third Reading of the ordinance at City Council [LDC 25-6-51 and 25-6-55]. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2-3. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 15, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 24, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. There are approved striping plans for the improvement of Old San Antonio Road and construction of Brezza Lane located near the southeast corner of Akins High School (SP- 2019-0161D – Brezza Lane Extension). The project was approved by the City on August 31, 2020 and included: - Southbound Left turn lane from Old San Antonio Road to its intersection with FM 1626 1 of 14B-8 C14-2021-0188 Page 2 - 6’ sidewalks and a 7’ shoulder on both sides of Old San Antonio Road from FM 1626 to approximately where Old San Antonio Road splits from Brezza Lane - Northbound Left turn lane from Brezza Lane onto Old San Antonio Road. Please refer to approved plan sheets at the back of this report. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject platted lot is located on Old San Antonio Road, a two-lane roadway just west of IH-35, approximately one mile south of Slaughter Lane. The property is located north of FM 1626, contains a single family residence and has had single family residence – standard lot (SF-2) zoning since its annexation into the City limits in 1997. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The property is surrounded by an upholstery shop, private primary educational facility, and Akins High School football fields to the north (I-RR; LO-MU-CO); the extension of Brezza Lane (under construction) …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 10 TO: MF-4-CO SITE AREA: 38.62 acres CASE: C14-2021-0184 – 7201 FM Road 2222 ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 7201 FM Road 2222 APPLICANT: West Lake Vistas LLC (Kimberly de la Fuente) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density – conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay restricts development to a 25-foot wide front yard setback; a maximum of 50 percent building coverage; a maximum of 60 percent impervious cover; and a maximum of 23 units per acre. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 15, 2022: February 1, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO FEBRUARY 15, 2022 [H. SMITH; B. GREENBERG – 2ND] (10-0) T. BRAY – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA January 18, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT TO FEBRUARY 1, 2022 [H. SMITH; C. ACOSTA – 2ND] (10-0) R. WOODY – OFF THE DAIS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 3, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject platted lot is located along the west side of FM Road 2222 (a Hill Country Roadway) and contains a four-story multifamily residential development that was 1 of 22B-9 C14-2021-0184 Page 2 constructed in three phases and appears to have been completed in 2009. A segment of Bull Creek extends across the FM 2222 frontage and a tributary runs in a north – south direction through the property’s eastern half. Driveway access to FM 2222 aligns with Jester Boulevard on the north side. The zoning area and adjacent lots were annexed into the City limits in December 2007 and zoned interim – rural residence (I-RR) at that time. In November 2006, prior to annexation, a “D” (non-land use) site plan was approved for the multifamily residences (SP-06-0592D). Please refer to Exhibit B (Approved Site Plan). The zoning area is surrounded by an undeveloped lot owned by the City and another undeveloped L-shaped lot approximately 560 feet to the north that is privately owned and proposed for GO-MU zoning (both currently I-RR); office and commercial uses across FM 2222 to the east (PUD; GR-CO; LR); undeveloped land to the south (County; DR; LR-CO), and undeveloped land owned by the City to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0159 Vaught Ranch Rezoning DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GO-MU ADDRESS: 6529 Vaught Ranch Road SITE AREA: 5.059 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Hart AGENT: Dunaway Associates (Meg Greenfield) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GO-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 15, 2022: January 18, 2021: Postpone to February 15, 2022 at request of Zoning and Platting Commission, approved on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-10 C14-2021-0159 2 ISSUES: A portion of the property is located within the 100 year flood plain, and the remainder of the property is located within Critical Water Quality and Water Quality Transition Zones (CWQZ and WQTZ). The majority of the property is located in the WQTZ and is therefore limited by Code to 18% impervious cover. Consequently, the rezoning is primarily requested to determine land uses, setbacks and building height. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of FM 969 approximately 2 miles west of Loop 360. The existing I-RR zoning was applied to the property when the area was annexed in 2007. The undeveloped property is located within the West Bull Creek watershed and subject to Water Supply Suburban regulations and is also subject to Hill Country Roadways and Scenic Roadways zoning overlays. Although the property is addressed on Vaught Ranch Road, access to the road is not possible. The subject property will take access to FM 2222. Surrounding properties to the south, west and east are zoned I-RR and RR, as well as unzoned property in the ETJ. Significant portions of the surrounding area are undeveloped but there are some developed properties in the area. Land uses in the I-RR zoned area include medical offices, professional offices, multifamily residential and an electric substation. Properties in the RR zoned area are single family residential. Across FM 2222 to the north are properties zoned PUD, LR and GR-CO These properties include a mix of commercial and office land uses. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request to GO-MU. As stated in the Issues section, the creek buffers and floodplain significantly constrain development on the site. Additionally, City regulations …
ZONING AND PLATTING SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND 25 YEAR EXPIRATION REQUEST REVIEW SHEET ZAP DATE: 02/15/22 SPC-2020-0244C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 0.99 MGD ADDRESS: APPLICANT: 1621 ½ Fish Ln. Austin Water (Joanette Aird) 625 E 10th St AUSTIN, Texas, 78701 K Friese & Associates (Jennifer Sullivan) 1120 S Cap of Tx Hwy, The Setting II, Suite 100 Austin, Tx 78746 (512) 338-1784 AGENT: Harris Branch CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or renee.johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes an expansion to an existing wastewater treatment plant located in northeast Austin. The expansion includes construction of a headworks structure, FEB tank, new treatment unit, expansion of the wet well, cloth filter, sludge holding tank, chemical containment area, odor control facility, concrete flow splitting structure, associated piping, and a paved access road. COMMISSION REQUESTS: CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST: The proposed development will expand the existing wastewater treatment plant. The site is 127,630.8 square feet with 30.8% impervious coverage proposed. Sites zoned Public (P) greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25- 2-625. 25 YEAR EXPIRATION REQUEST: Austin Water is requesting a 25 year expiration on this site plan permit once approved by commission. The 25 year site plan request is based on the need to update wastewater infrastructure to keep up with Austin’s population growth. Rather than returning to commission every three years to request extensions, both DSD and Austin Water staff agreed to the long request and phased approach as outlined in 25-5-21. If the 25 year expiration request is granted, future necessary expansions to the plant will be more efficient with a quicker review and permitting process. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: CONDTIONAL USE: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The existing wastewater plant is expanding in order to meet the demands of Austin’s population growth. Sites zoned Public (P) greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25- 2-625. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. 25 YEAR EXPIRATION: Staff recommends approval with conditions to allow this site plan permit to expire after 25 years instead of three. This expansion is proposed in three phases. Under 25-5-21(B), commission approval …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody Scott Boone Vacancy - District 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission 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 commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each 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 February 1, 2021 Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C14-2019-0166 - Parmer Business Park, District 1 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard, Harris Branch Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) Agent: LI-PDA to LI-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Request: Staff Rec.: Recommended with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Housing and Planning Department C14-2016-0124(RCT) - Parmer Business Park RCT, District 1 2. Restrictive Covenant Termination: Location: 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard, Harris Branch Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) Agent: The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant Request: conditions for this property. Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0189 - 4833 Spicewood Springs, District 10 4833 Spicewood Springs Road, Bull Creek Watershed Spicewood Canyon, LP (Juan Creixell) Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) LO, SF-3 to LO-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-294-0246, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0002 - 12151 Hunters Chase Rezoning, District …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0188.0A COMMISSION DATE: February 15, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: 1940 Webberville Road ADDRESS: 1940 Webberville Road APPLICANT: Enge Xing (1940 Webberville Road, LLC) AGENT: Alberto Gutierrez (Southwest Engineers, Inc.) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK-183 AREA: 1.008 acres (43,908 sf) LOTS: 6 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Fort Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Webberville Road. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of 1940 Webberville Road Subdivision, comprised of 6 lots on 1.008 acres (43,908 sf). The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated February 11, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE: 512-974-3404 E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated February 11, 2022 E M A R T I N L U T H E R K I N G J R B L V D W E B B E R V I L L E R D PROJECT LOCATION Civil Environmental Planning TBPE No.: 1909 www.swengineers.com 205 Cimarron Park Lp. Suite B Buda, Texas 78610 (512) 312-4336 1940 WEBBERVILLE ROAD SUBDIVISION 1940 WEBBERVILLE ROAD AUSTIN, TX 78721 1940 WEBBERVILLE RD, LLC Date: File: Scale: Tech: Project No.: 05/06/2020 Exhibit N.T.S. LS 0690-004-19 LOCATION MAP CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT U0 512-974-3404 1940 Webberville Road Subdivision 1940 WEBBERVILLE RD C8-2020-0188.0A 00 UPDATE: Cesar Zavala PHONE #: CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: January 17, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE: February 11, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: February 11, 2022 STAFF REPORT: 1 DAY HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE UPDATE DEADLINE 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 …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 15, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the January 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. CITIZEN PRESENTATION STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS Water Heating. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 2. Presentation from citizen Paul Robbins regarding toxic materials in buildings. 3. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. 4. Quarterly update from Austin Water. 5. Update regarding Alternatives for EV ready, Electric ready, and Residential Multifamily 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Electric Readiness and EV- Ready. (Sponsors: White; Johnson; Smith) 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or call at FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items. ADJOURN 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 15, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe 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 contact Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. REVISED AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the January 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. CITIZEN PRESENTATION STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation from citizen Paul Robbins regarding toxic materials in buildings. 3. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. 4. Quarterly update from Austin Water. 5. Update regarding Alternatives for EV ready, Electric ready, and Residential Multifamily Water Heating. 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or call at ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Electric Readiness and EV- Ready. (Sponsors: White; Johnson; Smith) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided …
Water Conservation Update Resource Management Commission Kevin Kluge | February 15, 2022 Agenda Water supply outlook On-going activities: • Onsite water reuse • Reclaimed water • Austin Energy partnerships • Water Forward strategy - Landscape Transformation Ordinance New activities: • Winter enforcement activities • New conservation supervisors • Conservation penalty ordinance • Bright Green Future School Grants Drought Stage Triggers: Stage 1: 1.4 Million Acre Feet (MAF) Stage 2: 0.9 MAF Stage 3: 0.6 MAF Highland Lakes Storage summary as of February 8, 2022 Combined lake storage: 1.55 million acre feet Combined reservoir total: 78% On-going activities Onsite water reuse Incentives approved 1 app. in review 1 app. reserving funds On-site blackwater reuse system (CLARA) Reclaimed water Mandatory connection increased 250’ to 500’ Voluntary incentives • Irrigation conversion • Cooling tower conversion • Up to $100,000 per account Austin Energy - Instant Savings Austin Energy – All-Star Program Pilot project for hose water timers at The Home Depot Energy and water conservation education Instant savings of $5 6,000+ sixth graders Water Forward strategy - Landscape Transformation Ordinance Spring/Summer 2022 – stakeholder outreach • Feb. 10 - Stakeholder Meeting • Feb. 23 - Public Meeting Fall/Winter 2022 - review of proposal Winter 2022 – Commissions and Council New activities Winter enforcement activities Suspend regular patrols Shift staff time to • expanded irrigation audits • water waste investigation New supervisors Customer Programs Supervisor Research and Planning Supervisor Conservation penalty ordinance Penalty process changed in Dec. 2022 Currently, all penalties start at $250 New framework will delineate by violation type and occurrence Timeline • March 9 – Water & Wastewater Commission • March 22 – Resource Management Commission • April/May – City Council Bright Green Future School Grants Austin Water sponsorship 6 Rain garden projects • Conserve water • Native plant education • Minimize soil erosion QUESTIONS? Kevin Kluge Water Conservation Division Manager City of Austin | Austin Water 512-974-0400 kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Electric Readiness and EV-Ready WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approve the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which commits the city to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for code amendments, incentives and education to enable electrification of buildings; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for codes that address future EV charging needs; and WHEREAS, the majority of the public comments submitted during the 2021 Austin Energy Conservation Code adoption process were supporting adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments; and WHEREAS, it is more affordable to do electric wiring and install and appropriately sized electric panel at the time of construction than to retrofit buildings later; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission supports adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready amendments to the Austin Energy Conservation Code as soon as possible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission supports staff plans to conduct stakeholder meetings starting no later than January 17, 2021 and recommends that the Austin City Council request regular updates on this work. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Electric Readiness and EV-Ready WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approve the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which commits the city to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for code amendments, incentives and education to enable electrification of buildings; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for codes that address future EV charging needs; and WHEREAS, the majority of the public comments submitted during the 2021 Austin Energy Conservation Code adoption process were supporting adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy committed to initiating a public process to consider adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments, as well as other solutions to encourage electrification, before the end of 2021; and WHEREAS, it is more affordable to do electric wiring and install and appropriately sized electric panel at the time of construction than to retrofit buildings later; and WHEREAS, Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code provisions have already been drafted by the International Code Council and came very close to being included in the Energy Conservation Code; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission has previously recommended changes to Austin’s Energy Conservation Code and utility programs that will allow and encourage electrification of buildings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission supports adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready amendments to the Austin Energy Conservation Code and recommends that the Austin City Council direct that the City Manager initiate a formal process to make these code updates immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission supports staff plans to conduct stakeholder meetings on electrification and recommends that the Austin City Council request regular updates on this work to ensure that it is completed on a timeline that will allow for implementation of the Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments by September 1, 2022. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Austin Resource Management Commission Update Larry Graham Manager, Strategic Advocacy February 15, 2022 About Us 2 3rd largest natural gas distribution company in Texas Customers: 680,000 Employees: 1,130 Austin is part of our Central- Gulf service area – 231,000 customers in Austin, 320,000 in service area Austin Climate Equity Plan Sustainable Buildings • Goal 1: By 2030, achieve net-zero carbon for all new buildings and reduce emissions by 25% for existing buildings while lowering all-natural gas-related emissions by 30%. 3 • Equitable natural gas emission reduction strategies may include but are not Strategy 3: Achieve energy efficient, net-zero carbon buildings limited to; - Renewable Natural Gas - Expanded Energy Efficiency Programs - System leak detection and reduction - Evaluating of hydrogen integration - Evaluation of onsite carbon capture for industrial customers *Austin Climate Equity Plan, page 50. 4 Renewable Natural Gas • TGS responded to City Council Resolution 20200220-047 by contracting with ICF to identify potential sources of RNG. • ICF identified specific feedstock sources in the area and found that there is enough RNG to offset TGS local emissions. • One potential project is with the Austin Water Utility at the Hornsby Bend Bio-Solids Management Plant. 5 Hornsby Bend Bio-Solids Management Plant Statement from Austin Water Utility “Austin Water is reviewing the alternatives for the methane gas generated by the anaerobic treatment process at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. To that end Austin Water and the City of Austin did issue a Request for Information (RFI) to interested parties. Austin Water is now currently evaluating the responses from the RFI and reviewing the alternatives available to Austin Water for repurposing the produced methane gas. Included in the alternatives is providing renewable natural gas into the gas pipeline grid for Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Credit under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).” 6 Energy Efficiency Programs • Three-year budget administratively approved by the City of Austin in December 2021 • Current EE programs authorized from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 7 Efforts to Reduce Emissions Pipeline Replacement Advanced Leak Detection EPA Emissions Reduction Goals 8 Environmental Highlights 9 ONE Gas expects to achieve a 55% reduction in emissions due to leaks from its distribution pipelines by 2035, measured from a 2005 baseline and accounting for projected system growth. Our El Paso Customer Contact Center Technician Questions? 10
From: Thompson, Carrie - BC <BC-Carrie.Thompson@austintexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:23 PM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Cc: Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC <bc- Jolene.Kiolbassa@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: February 15, 2022 Proposed Consent Agenda - Zoning and Platting Commission Agenda Greetings, Andrew, I’d like to pull Item B-03 4833 Spicewood Springs from the Consent Agenda and include the following remarks in the backup materials for the Commissioners, if possible. The Imagine Austin policies referenced as applicable to this case omit the following Imagine Austin references pertinent to proposals for potential zoning changes in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone: • • LUT P21. Ensure that redevelopment in the Edwards Aquifer’s recharge and contributing zones maintains the quantity and quality of recharge of the aquifer. LUT P22. Protect Austin’s natural resources and environmental systems by limiting land use and transportation development in sensitive environmental areas and preserving areas of open space. • CE P2. Conserve Austin’s natural resources systems by limiting development in sensitive environmental areas, including the Edwards Aquifer, its contributing and recharge zones, and endangered species habitat. • CFS P12. Maintain or enhance the existing rate of recharge in the Edward’s Aquifer. Additionally, please note that according to the City’s own Imagine Austin Indicator Dashboard (regarding Priority Program 2 – Sustainably Manage our Water Resources), we are heading in the “wrong direction” when it comes to development within the Edwards Aquifer zones (https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/Sustainably-Manage- Our-Water-Resources/iv2t-ch3h). The data reflects that approximately a quarter of the development that has occurred since 2008 has been in the City’s portion of the Edwards Aquifer and that over 50% of the Recharge Zone within the city is developed. With appreciation, Carrie
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Victoria Sirwaitis, Sherri Rivera, Andrew; Ron Thrower; NASCW president; Cathy FW: Lyndhurst Rezoning - C14-2021-0155 Friday, February 11, 2022 4:53:05 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We are requesting postponement of this case to March 29th to allow greater time for discussion with the Neighborhood. The Neighborhood is in agreement with our request, as per the email below and they are copied here as well. Sherri – Please confirm receipt. Thank you, Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78745 From: Cathy <> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022 4:16 PM To: Victoria <> Cc: NASWC president <> Subject: Re: Lyndhurst Rezoning Victoria, Thanks for your note. Yes, we agree to a request for postponement of the ZAP hearing currently scheduled for February 15, 2022. Regards, Cathy On 2/11/2022 4:00 PM, Victoria wrote: Cathy – We want to have more discussion with the Neighborhood. To that end, will the neighborhood support a postponement of the ZAP hearing? Victoria Haase 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78745 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
Resource Management Commission Alternatives to Toxic Chemicals in Building Products Paul Robbins February 15, 2022 Pathway 1: Chemicals in Air Pathway 2: Chemicals in Dust Pathway 3: Chemicals from Combustion and Floods Pathway 4: Chemicals from Contact Pathway 5: Chemicals in Water Pathway 6: Chemicals from Landfill Fire Pathway 7: Chemical Emissions from Chemical Factories PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) • Developmental toxin • Respiratory toxin • Internal organ toxicant • Highly Carcinogenic when burned (dioxin emissions) • Potent Endocrine Disrupting Chemical when burned (dioxin emissions) • Blinds & Curtains • Shower Curtains • Carpet Backing • Fence Material • Sheet Flooring • Plumbing Pipe • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows & Doors Chlorine fire and leak at Louisiana chemical factory Perfluorocarbons (Teflon) • Carcinogen • Developmental toxin • Reproductive toxin • Internal organ toxicant • Persistant Bioaccumulative Toxin • Carpet Coatings • Countertop Coatings • Paint • Caulking & Sealants • Adhesives • Window gliders • Plumbing Tape • Roof coatings • Solar module coatings Antimicrobials 21 Separate Chemicals including Triclosan, Formaldehyde, Silver Nanoparticles, and OBPA Aquatic Toxicant, Carcinogen, Developmental Toxicant, Mutagen, Endocrine Disruptor, Mammalian Toxicant, Eye and Skin Irritation, Internal Organ Toxicant, Neurotoxin, Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxin, Reproductive Toxicant, Asthmagen and Respiratory Sensitizer, Skin Sensitizer • Carpets • Concrete • Countertops • Door handles • Light switches & covers • Paints • Tile • Toilets & toilet seats • Wallpaper • Wood products Antibiotic Resistant Super Bugs Wallboard w/ Coal Ash • Arsenic • Cadmium • Lead • Mercury All are Carcinogenic, Developmental Toxins, Endocrine Disruptors, Internal Organ Toxins, Neurotoxins, Reproductive Toxins, and Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins Flooring • Over 70% in 2016 was carpet or PVC • Carpet often has antimicrobials, PVC or styrene backing, coal ash fillers with heavy metals, flame retardants, phthalate plasticizers, organotin stabilizers, VOC emissions, and Teflon stain resisters • PVC often has phthalate plasticizers, organotin stabilizers, and VOC emissions • Imported glazed tile can contain lead pigments • Wood floors finished onsite have VOC emissions Caulking • Almost all are petrochemically based and emit VOCs • Various products contain toxic solvents, biocides, phthalate plasticizers, organotin catalysts, isocyanates, antifreeze, and flame retardants. Some even include PVC. Reasons for Staff Opposition State Law Prohibits Building Materials in Code But Green Building is not a code Builders are “clients” Austin citizens are the clients Equity in Toxic Building Materials? The Resource Management Commission should advise City Council to: 1) …
