ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 4, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1406, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners attending in person: Perry Bedford Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Melinda Schiera Colin Nickells Jen Bristol Kevin Ramberg Ana Aguirre Rick Brimer Commissioner attending remotely: Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioners absent: Pam Thompson Staff in Attendance: Pamela Abee-Taulli Kaela Champlin Katie Coyne Susan Daniels Donna Galati Liz Johnston Leslie Lilly CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. PUBLIC 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the April 20, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) 1 The minutes of the April 20, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Aguirre’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Thompson was absent. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8—Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water (15 minutes) A motion to recommend approval of Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Thompson was absent. b. Briefing on proposed changes to City Land Development Code Title 25 (§ 25-1, § 25-2, § 25-8) to address challenges to the successful design and construction of public mobility projects in the right-of-way—Susan Daniels, Deputy Director, Corridor Program Office. (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action was taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Pinnacle at Wildhorse Ranch, C8-2021-0152 Applicant: Kevin Burks, Kimley Horn & Associates Location: 12000 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX 78724 Council District: District 1 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Requests: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 15 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 15 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended …
REGULER MEETING Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Wednesday, April 6, 2022 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, with Chair Austen at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 in Room 1101, and the remaining members participating by videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Neva Fernandez Priscilla Cortez Desiree Bermea Commissioners Absent: Vacant: Mayor Adler Appointee Josie Serrata Staff in Attendance: Juanita Martinez, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 2, 2022. The minutes from the regular meeting on February 2, 2022 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Flannery’s second on a vote of 8-0 vote. Commissioner Bermea off the dais. a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES ii. Public Safety Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2022 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2023 budget. Discussion was held. No action taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin Brie L. Franco, City of Austin, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, made a presentation/briefing on Legislative Updates. a. Election of Commission Officers The motion to re-elect Chair Austen as Chair of the Commission for Women and Flannery Bope for Vice-Chair, was approved on Commissioner Neva Fernandez’ motion, Commissioner Bissereth’ second, on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioner Bermea off the dais. 3. BRIEFINGS 4. NEW BUSINESS Wednesday, April 6, 2022 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Austen adjourned the meeting at 12:56 p.m. without objection.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL - Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Terri Myers, Chair x Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair x Anissa Castillo ab Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch ab Carl Larosche x Kelly Little x Trey McWhorter x Blake Tollett ab Beth Valenzuela x Caroline Wright APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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. There were no speakers for Public Communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 28, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. March 28, 2022 – Offered for consent approval B. MOTION: Approve the minutes, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. 1 Flat Top Fences – City of Austin Community Engagement Office Presenter: Mayra Rivera Proposed rehabilitations in Sixth Street National Register district Presenter: Richard Suttle 2. BRIEFINGS A. B. A. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. PR-2021-137925 – 1505 Forest Trl. – Discussion (postponed February 28, 2022) Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Carolina Escamilla City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: In consideration of the applicant’s withdrawal of the demolition permit application and intent to retain the historic house while constructing additional housing on site, staff recommends that the Commission not pursue historic zoning. Michael Leary spoke in favor of historic zoning. Carolina Escamilla spoke in opposition. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing indefinitely and invite the applicant to the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. A.2. PR-2021-195456 – 1617 New York Ave. – Consent postponement to June 1, 2022 (postponed March 28, 2022) Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Holly Arthur City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Relocate the chimney to avoid disrupting the existing gable end and …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES REGULER MEETING Wednesday, May 4, 2022 The Commission for Women convened for a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, with Chair Austen at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 in Room 1101, and the remaining members participating by videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Neva Fernandez Priscilla Cortez Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Jocelyn Tau Desiree Bermea Staff in Attendance: Juanita Martinez, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on April 6, 2022. The minutes from the regular meeting on April 6, 2022 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan second. The motion carried. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Public Safety Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2023 budget. Discussion was held. No action taken. 3. BRIEFINGS 4. NEW BUSINESS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Schedule a tour of Community First. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Commission Working Groups. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2022 & Presentation on Homelessness was presented by Officer Dianna Grey, Homeless Strategy. Discussion was held and no action was taken. Presentation from the City Manager’s Office and Police Research Forum (PERF) regarding Resolution No. 20190131‐077 on evaluation of Austin Police Department’s sexual assault investigations ADJOURNMENT Chair Austen adjourned the meeting at 1:16 p.m. without objection.
Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE May 3, 2022 --12:00pm Hybrid Meeting Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, Texas 78723 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Jaynell Nicholson at jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Robert Levinski (District 10) CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace, Vice Chair (District 7) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the March 21st Task Force meeting. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water supply update b. Water Forward 2018 Implementation update FY21 Annual Report i. Quarterly Report ii. iii. Centralized Reclaimed System overview iv. Implementation Subcommittee report c. Water Forward 2024 update Project Status update i. a. Climate and Hydrology Analysis update and Climate Technical Advisory Group report b. Community Ambassadors Group update ii. Water Forward 2024 Subcommittee report a. Mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives 3. VOTING ITEMS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin SMBR Office – 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 805, Austin, Texas 78704 Some members of this Committee may be participating by videoconference. AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely (by phone) or in‐person. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison. Any speaker that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3‐minutes to speak. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted on the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when the agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely Speakers are required to register for remote participation no later than 12:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2022. To register to speak, call or email the board liaison, Nakia James at (512) 974‐9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov (email is the preferred method). Once registration closes, the board liaison will send an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the call‐in number. MEMBERS Reginald Worlds, Chair (Pool) Lena Banks (Harper‐Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Ahmed Moledina, Vice‐Chair (Alter) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Eliza May (Renteria) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Page 1 of 2 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2‐1‐163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice‐Chair on MBE/WBE Program changes or enhancements. (15 minutes) b. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) c. …
Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE May 3, 2022 --12:00pm Hybrid Meeting Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, Texas 78723 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Jaynell Nicholson at jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Robert Levinski (District 10) CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace, Vice Chair (District 7) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA ADDENDUM 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS b. Rain to River Update 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, at 512-972- 0112, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Jaynell Nicholson …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – May 3, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (May 2nd by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), no later than noon May 2nd. The information required is the speaker’s 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). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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 – April 5th meeting minutes was approved 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Vivent Health AIDS Services of Austin-The two merged in April 2020, as part of the national HIV health care system including Colorado, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Among other topics they would like to discuss are: • Updating on the merger with AIDS Services of Austin. • Providing an overview of the Medical Home Model; and • Future service plans, particularly for the underserved. Vivent will also be opening a consolidated AIDS services facility (in Highland) in early 2022. b. OFCOLOR on our Black Art WKND (BAW) Steven Hachett Founder Director c. I-35 Capital Express Central – Aesthetics Project TxDOT – Frances Jordan d. Jody McIntosh - FUSE Executive Fellow working within Travis County Health & Human Services 3. POSSIBLE ACTION - Voting on Commission Chair and Vice Chair 4. WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting May 3rd, 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday May 2nd, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF April 5th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Austin Transportation Department Budget Overview Presenter: Rob Spillar, P.E, Austin Transportation Department Director Sponsor: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Public Works Department Budget Overview Presenter: Richard Mendoza, P.E, Public Works Department Director Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers C. Project Connect Blue Line Update Presenters: Peter Mullan, Project Connect Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan D. MetroBike Update Presenters: Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Susan Somers and Allison Runas E. Right of Way Vacation- Cornell Avenue Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers Presenter: Mashell Smith, Development Services Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers F. Right of Way Vacation- Alley between Comal St. and Concho St 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • TDM Update ( Weatherby, Somers) • Red River Extension ( Runas; Champion) • Red River Realignment Updates (Runas; Driscoll) • Living Streets Update (Leyton; Driscoll) • Signal Timing (Ramos; Leyton) • ROW Informative Brief (Runas; Somers) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates ( Champion; Leyton) • Office of …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission April 27, 2022 Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0007 – 10258 Old Lockhart Road FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced zoning case to June 7, 2022 in order to continue discussions with the Agent about development considerations for this uniquely situated tract. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-1 I-SF-4A R S D TA VIS I-SF-4A R R D O O M E AL I-SF-4A I-SF-4A A N D E S P E A K T R L I-SF-4A G U N F LIN T D R I-SF-4A I-SF-4A I-SF-4A R N D O S E M JA M A R Y L E WIS D R I-SF-4A A R D E N F A L L S D R I-SF-4A I-SF-4A R A F F E R T Y L N I-SF-4A PIN E LE AF TRL I-SF-4A I-SF-4A R L D E TIN N E S I-SF-4A A R B O R C R E S T L N I-SF-4A C814-04-0187.02.SH PUD C814-04-0187.SH I-SF-4A I-SF-4A UNDEV ! ! ! ! ! C OLO N N A D E V W R W D L VIE O PIT A C D T R R A H K C O D L L O ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! UNDEV O LD L O C K H A R T R D ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! D D R R A RIN ± SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! PENDING CASE ZONING BOUNDARY ZONING ZONING CASE#: C14-2022-0007 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 ZONING TO: MF-2 CASE: C14-2022-0033 – 7603 Cooper ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESSES: 7603 Cooper Lane SITE AREA: 1.24 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Anthony Perez, Sr. APPLICANT / AGENT: Mathias Company (Richard Mathias) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. The basis of Staff’s recommendation is provided on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 3, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 9, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Correspondence received from a representative of the Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association is attached at the back of the Staff report. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of an unplatted tract that contains one occupied single family residence and two accessory structures. The property is zoned development reserve (DR) district since its annexation into the City limits in November 1984. There are condominiums under construction to the north and recently constructed condominiums further north (SF-6-CO), an undeveloped tract with South First Street frontage is to the east (DR), two large tracts containing single family residences and accessory structures, a pipeline easement and attached condominiums is to the south (DR; MF-1-CO), and a religious assembly use, telecommunications tower, single family residences on large lots and tracts, and an event production business are across Cooper Lane to the west (DR; NO-MU-CO; SF- 6-CO; SF-6). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). 1 of 12B-2 C14-2022-0033 Page 2 The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the multifamily residence-low density (MF- 2) district as the first step in constructing up to 25 residential units. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Applicant’s request: The MF-2, multifamily residence (low density) district is intended for multifamily developments with a maximum density of up to 23 units per acre, dependent on unit size. This district is appropriate for multifamily residential areas near single family neighborhoods, and in selected areas where low density multifamily use is desirable. Staff recommendation: The townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two-family, townhouse and condominium use. The Applicant intends to develop the property with a condominium project consisting of stand-alone condominium units per structure. 2. Zoning changes should promote an orderly and compatible relationship among land uses. …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220406 003b Date: April 6, 2022 Subject: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements, SP-2020-0255DS Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: Seconded by: Perry Bedford 1. A Land Use Commission variance to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8- 2. A Land Use Commission variance to construct a parking lot on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8- 3. A Land Use Commission variance to allow fill over 4 feet per LDC 25-8-342 4. A Land Use Commission variance to allow an impervious cover of 27.5% net site area per LDC 25-8- 301(A)(1) 302(A)(2) 453; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Turkey Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends approval of three of the four requested variances with staff conditions. having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. Staff does not recommend a variance to allow an impervious cover of 27.5% net site area per LDC 25-8-453; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff cannot recommend the variance to increase the impervious cover from 20% to 27.5%. However, we support the variance change on this individual project. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance requests with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. The applicant will provide vegetative filter strips downslope of the development that will provide a diffuse flow to avoid creating downslope erosion. 2. The applicant will provide structural fill to contain the fill during construction. 3. The applicant will decompact and revegetate the area adjacent to the ROW that has been used for parking. 4. The site will provide a 40% downstream natural area to treat runoff from impervious cover. 1 of 117B-3 and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: The Environmental Commission recommends that staff expedite this request to get it on the Land Use Commission agenda quickly to respect public safety. VOTE 10-0 For: Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer, Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2 2 of 117B-3 ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Travis County ESD #4 LOCATION: 4200 City Park …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET COMMISSION DATE: May 3, 2022 Stoneridge Capital Partners, LTD Village Capital Corporation CASE NO.: C8-2017-0154.01.2A SUBDIVISION NAME: Interport Section 2C Final Plat ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 3101 Fallwell Lane (East Highway 71 & Highway 130) APPLICANT: EP Austin Purchase Company ZONING: LI-PDA AREA: 85.22 acres COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Onion Creek DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Interport Section 2C final plat, comprised of 5 lots on 85.22 acres. JURISDICTION: Full Purpose AGENT: Dunway/UDG (John Noell, P.E.) DISTRICT: 2 LOTS: 5 Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The conditions include labeling roads, showing an easement, updating a plat note and posting fiscal. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated April 27, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 27, 2022 1 of 8B-4 2 of 8B-4 3 of 8B-4 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT UPDATE: PHONE #: U1 512-974-3404 C8-2017-0154.01.2A 00 Interport 2 Section 2C Final Plat 3101 FALLWELL LN CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: April 18, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE: May 2, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: April 27, 2022 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, any change to the plat …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 3, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 3, 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 Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody 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 PUBLIC 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 April 19, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Zoning: C14-2022-0007 - 10258 Old Lockhart Road; Contiguous to District 2 10258 Old Lockhart Road, Marble Creek / Rinard Creek Watersheds Location: Owner/Applicant: Magdelena B. and Rogelio Neira Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) Unzoned to MF-2 Pending Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Postponement request by the Staff to June 7, 2022 Postponement Request C14-2022-0033 - 7603 Cooper; District 2 7603 Cooper Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Michael Anthony Perez Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Mathias Company (Richard Mathias) DR to MF-2 Recommendation of SF-6 Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 3. Environmental variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: Travis County ESD #4 (David Bailey) Agent: Request: SP-2020-0255DS - Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements; ETJ 4200 City Park Road, Turkey Creek Watershed KSA Engineers, Inc. (Grayson Cox, P.E.) Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 (driveway on slopes over 15%); 25- 8-302 (parking on slopes over 15%); 25-8-342 (fill over 4 feet); and 25- 8-453 (impervious cover of 27.5% net site area) Recommended by Environmental Commission Mike McDougal, 512-974-6380, mike.mcdougal@ausintexas.gov Development Services Department; Christine Barton-Holmes, 512-974- …
Austin Transportation Department FY2023 Budget Presentation Urban Transportation Commission May 3, 2022 2016 Corridor Program Office 2020 ATP Cord. Office Manage Demand & Operations Deliver New Capacity Deliver Transportation Networks Focus on Increasing Safety Maintain assets Generate revenue Regional Proj/Agency Coord. ATD’s Increasing Assets - 5,000+ Miles of Roadway Markings - 36,500+ Specialty Markings - 6,800+ Delineators - 100,000+ Street Signs - 6,250+ Crosswalks - 900+ Signalized Intersections - 600+ Flashing School Beacons - 300+ ADA Accessible Signals and PHBs - 280+ Miles of Bikeways - 100+ MetroBike Stations - 800+ On-Street Pay Stations 2 Types of ATD Fees O&M ATD Grant match CIP ROW Permits Traffic Control Plan Review Transportation Development Services Limo, Taxi, Pedicab Micromobility (scooters, bicycles, moped) Transportation User Fee Cost of service Development Fees Transportation Permits Parking Meters Valet Space and Sidewalk Cafes Use of City Right of Way (streets, sidewalks, curbspace) Rent ROW based on square feet and # of Days 3 ATD Departmental Summary Total Revenue is increasing by $23.7M Mobility Fund o Increase in TUF Residential and Commercial: $9.0M (equal to a $0.85/month increase for residential customers) o Increased revenue from Right-of-Way and other fees: $13.4M Parking Management Fund o Increased revenue from Parking Meters, Permitting, Parking and Transportation Management Districts (PTMD), Micro-Mobility: $1.2M Major Fee/Rate Description Transportation User Fee (Public Works) Transportation User Fee (ATD) Total * Per single-family home FY 2022 Rate * FY 2023 Proposed Rate* Monthly Change $9.75 $5.21 $14.96 $10.84 $6.06 $16.90 $1.09 $0.85 $1.94 4 Sources of Funds Department Revenue: FY22 Estimated: $76.8 million FY23 Proposed: $102.2 million* $44.7 $34.6 $34.3 $21.2 $17.9 $15.7 $50.0 $45.0 $40.0 $35.0 $30.0 $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $5.0 $0.0 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( Transportation User Fee Parking Fees Licenses/ Permits FY22 Estimated FY23 Proposed $4.5 $4.5 Other $0.9 $0.9 General Fund 5 Department Expenditures: FY22 Estimated: $79.1 million FY23 Proposed: $105.8 million Use of Funds $26.3 $20.9 $20.0 $15.3 $30.0 $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $5.0 $0.0 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( $18.9 $13.3 $11.8 $10.2 $8.3 $13.3 $13.2 $9.3 $1.9 $2.1 Traffic Mgmt Parking Fund Trans Dev and Permits Support Services CPO Transfers Traffic Planning & Design FY22 Estimated FY23 Proposed 6 ATD Transportation Fund Balances $8.0 $7.0 $5.0 $3.0 $3.9 ) s n o i l l i m $ ( -$2.0 $4.0 $3.0 $2.4 $1.1 $1.9 …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS FY 2023-2027 Financial Forecast Boards and Commissions Briefing May 2022 1 A B C D Opening • Agenda • Department Summary • Planning Guidelines Outcome: Government that Works for All • Capital Delivery Services Outcome: Mobility • Safe Routes to School • Mobility Operations Closing • Discussion • Next Steps 2 Picture of Success Understanding of Public Works FY23-27 five-year forecast proposal impacts to the City strategic and our department goals. Department Mission We build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin Services / Programs • Street Maintenance (7,958 lane miles) • Sidewalks (2,700 miles) • Trails (60 miles) • Bridges, Culverts, and Structures (13,500) • Safe Routes to School (200 crossing guard locations) • Neighborhood Partnering Program • Capital Delivery (490 projects managed) PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 i w e v r e v O s k r o W c i l b u P 4 Planning Perspective • Budget for Outcomes a. Mobility b. Government that Works for All • Alignment to Department Goals • SD23 Top 10 Priorities • 5 Year Forecast City of Austin | Public Works Department 5 COA Strategic Direction PWD SD23 Outcomes e v i t c e p s r e P g n n n a P l i SD23 Indicator #1: Accessibility to and equity of multi-modal transportation choices SD23 Indicator #9 Accessibility to quality parks, trails & recreational opportunities SD23 Indicator #10: Condition/quality of City facilities and infrastructure and effective adoption of technology PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 6 PWD Mobility Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SUPPORT Goal 1: Infrastructure Maintenance Goal 2: Multi-modal Infrastructure Goal 3: Right-of-way Coordination • Contracted Overlay • Bridge Maintenance • Supply Chain Management • Maximo Mobile • Agile Asset Build Support • Sidewalk ADA Transition Plan • Safety Education • Urban Trails • Community Engagement Specialist for Operations • Safety Equipment and Training • ATD ROW Permits • Development Review/Project Connect • Alley Asset GIS Layer Development • Tree Asset Management Software • Sinkhole GIS Tracking System PWD GTWA Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SYSTEM SUPPORT Goal 4: Capital Project Delivery • Capital Delivery Staffing • Community Engagement Specialist for CIP • PMIS • Allocation Cost Drivers • Quantity Books Application • Electronic 300U • PMIS …
Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake Urban Transportation Commission May 3, 2022 Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake: Alignment • Runs East from Republic Square to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) • Runs interlined with the Orange Line north of Republic Square • Dedicated transitway • Along portions of MetroBus route 20 • 10 planned stations 2 Blue Line Bridge at Lady Bird Lake: Alignment Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rainey/MACC Station Entrance Rail Portal Lady Bird Lake Bridge Waterfront Station Rail (at-grade) 3 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above-ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Other key connections and considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Blue Line Bridge Design Options OPTION A: LRT + Shared Use Path OPTION B: LRT + Shared Use Path + Bus L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E L A D Y B I R D L A K E *concept for illustrative purposes only, design subject to change Design Criteria/ Evaluation Design options for the Blue Line Bridge are being evaluated in terms of the following criteria: Transit Need / Benefit City Policy and Operational Support Design/Engineering Environmental Impacts / Federal Process Impact to Butler Trail activities and North shore connectivity Cost Transit Network Need/Benefit The Transit Network: Light Rail (LRT) and Bus working together • Bus and LRT are complementary components of the transit network • We expect transit riders to use both* bus and LRT, as the community grows • Future plans for bus service will continue to develop to coincide with the opening of new LRT infrastructure • The transit network is being designed to provide increased access to transit and serve our community’s needs. *Ridership modeling for the future assumes that fares will be the same for both LRT and bus. Actual fares will be determined by the CapMetro board at the time when LRT begins service. Context: Regional Transit Network • Projected employment and population growth will continue to rely on buses to reach downtown • Designing a bridge to accommodate LRT and Buses provides for reliability, efficiency and future growth • Operational efficiencies would be …
Update May 2022 Jason Jon Michael Smart Mobility Division Manager Chad Ballentine VP of Demand Response & Innovative Mobility Agenda How It Started How It’s Going Where Do We Go From Here How It Started Summer 2013 Summer 2018 Summer 2020 Fall 2021 Summer 2022 The City’s first public bikeshare system was initiated and approved with B- Cycle and with Bike Share of Austin for 5 years Bike Share of Austin’s Contract and B-Cycle’s Contract were extended to 2023 Interlocal Agreement Initiated and Approved with CapMetro MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan Completed by Nelson/Nygaard Interlocal Agreement Amendment with CapMetro Proposed for 10 years How It’s Going Year Stations Bikes 2013 2014 2016 2018 2022 11 43 54 63 79 100 350 435 520 847 Daily Operations 100% Governance & Oversight 50% 50% Ridership Stats TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS IN 2021 = 224,647 Regular Bike 17% E-Bike 83% Modular Docks In 2021, 50 modular (3.0) docks were piloted into the MetroBike system to provide more flexibility for station placements as these docks: • Are battery operated • Do not require a kiosk • Minimize labor & time to install • Require less space than a regular 1.0 dock station (40 ft min.) Pilot Art Initiative The purpose of this pilot art initiative is for Austinites to gain a sense of pride and ownership utilizing the MetroBike system that is for the city by the city. We are pleased to showcase local artist Jesse Melanson's artwork through: • 2 geometric designs that will be featured on up to 200 MetroBike e- bikes by Bike To Work Day (May 20th) • 2 art panel designs featured at up to 20 MetroBike stations as of April Where Do We Go From Here Transition to a 100% e-assist electric fleet Coordinate with transit for direct first/last mile integration Promote MetroBike to new and existing users Install modular (3.0) docks for improved flexibility Integrate with the All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Network infrastructure expansion Continuous improvement of high-quality daily operations Presentation title Notable Changes to the Interlocal Agreement Bike Share of Austin Staff to transition to CapMetro’s Operations CapMetro and the City to contribute towards the $11M budget needed to expand over 10 years* • Operational Stability • Provides a Sustainable Business Model • Capital Equipment • Operational Fees *MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan, October 2021 Thank you! Questions? David Orr, Bike Share Program Manager …
