Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager, Development Services Department LOT 1 BLOCK A SRIVATHANAKUL SUBDIVISION PROJECT ASSESSMENT 101 LAGO VERDE DRIVE C8J-2021-0206.0APA PROJECT LOCATION PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed and Harrison Hollow Watershed • Water Supply Rural • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Partially City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and partially City of Austin ETJ • Not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District 10 PROPERTY DATA - CONTINUED Critical Water Quality Zone associated with Lake Austin Water Quality Transition Zone associated with Harrison Hollow Creek • One Critical Water Quality • One Water Quality Transition Zone Zone Proposed lot PROPERTY DATA - CONTINUED • Two Wetland Critical Environmental Features located adjacent to Lake Austin BACKGROUND There is an existing house on the property. The applicant to renovate and expand this existing house. seeks BACKGROUND - CONTINUED City of Austin permits are necessary for the proposed construction. The City the property to be platted requires before permits can be issued. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED The average development density must be 2 acres for each unit (house). BACKGROUND - CONTINUED 2 acres for each unit means: 1 house requires 2 acres 2 houses require 4 acres….et cetera. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED The applicant proposes just one unit but there are only approximately 1.4 acres. This does not comply with the requirement to have 2 acres for each unit. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED The lot is partially within the Lake Austin Critical Water Quality Zone. Code requires that the lot have 2 acres NOT in the Critical Water Quality Zone. The whole lot is less than 2 acres in size. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED To recap, concerns with the proposed plat: there are two compliance • 1 unit is proposed for less than 2 acres • The lot does not have 2 acres outside the Critical Water Quality Zone. TWO VARIANCE REQUESTS 1. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow density to exceed one unit for each two acres with a minimum lot size of ¾ of an acre [LDC 25-8-453(B)(1) & LDC 30-5- 453(B)(1)] 2. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow a lot that lies within a Critical Water Quality Zone to include less than two acres in a Water Quality Transition Zone or uplands [LDC 25-8-452(C)] Code requires at least 2 acres for every unit on average. One unit is proposed, there are less …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Lot 1 Block A Srivathanakul Subdivision Project Assessment NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Janice Srivathanakul LOCATION: 101 Lago Verde Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 and ETJ ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST NO. 1: REQUEST NO. 2: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov Harrison Hollow Watershed and Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow density to exceed one unit for each two acres with a minimum lot size of ¾ of an acre [LDC 25-8-453(B)(1) & LDC 30-5-453(B)(1)] A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow a lot that lies within a Critical Water Quality Zone to include less than two acres in a Water Quality Transition Zone or uplands [LDC 25-8-452(C)] STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 1: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 2: Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Page 2 of 2 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Lot 1 Block A Srivathanakul Subdivision Project Assessment Request to vary LDC 25-8-453(B)(1) / LDC 30-5-453(B)(1) to allow density to exceed one unit for each two acres with a minimum lot size of ¾ of an acre Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the 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 property must be platted in order to improve the existing structure. Other nearby owners have been permitted to subdivide tracts and construct homes along Lake Austin. 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; b) Yes – The applicant proposes to provide a septic system in accordance with current standards that will be located further from Lake Austin than the current septic system. This would provide greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. In addition, the applicant will preserve heritage trees (this is not required in the COA ETJ); …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) April 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401-02 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the ICRC may be participating by video conference. 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 512-974-7665 or Matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Identify top three candidates to fill commission vacancy, identify future 2022 meeting date CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 Discussion and possible action on the Jan. 19, 2022, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Identify top three candidates to replace open chair on commission B. Identify future 2022 meeting date re: action on potential annexations and dis annexations C. UT OLLI NOVA discussion D. Housekeeping 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Website update B. Final Report update FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Website • Discussion of annexations and dis annexation 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 the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) January 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Gretchen Nagy, Travis County Voter Registration Director Eric Stene, City Clerk's Records and Information Office Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Update on Travis County Redistricting; Discussion of Retention of Records and Documents; Approval of Final Report; Approval of New Staff Contracts; Discussion of Creating Criteria for Staff to Act Upon Future Annexations; Updates on Roadmap/Timeline; and Updates from Working Groups and Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. with 10 members present. Commissioner Schneider joined at 6:10 p.m. and Commissioner Le joined at 6:13pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There was no citizens communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Dec. 15, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes were approved unanimously without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Update on county redistricting from Gretchen Nagy, Travis County Voter Registration Director Nagy gave an update on the shortened timeframe for Travis County redistricting B. Discussion of Retention of ICRC Records and Documents: City Clerk Eric Stene, Records and Information Management Officer (CRM) Stene explained the ICRC should turn over documents to their staff liaison for the city's records retention of documents and that those records will be kept for 20 years (2042). Commissioners agreed to forward all documents to administrative manager by Feb. 2, 2022. C. Update on Roadmap/Timeline Granados gave an update on the 2031 ICRC Roadmap/Timeline. D. Discussion on creating criteria for staff to act upon future annexations Commissioners discussed creating criteria for city staff to act upon future annexations and agreed that all future annexations would be handled directly by the commission. E. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1) Social Media/Press Release Working Group Commissioner Falcon gave an update. 2) Advertising/Website Working Group Commissioner Yee gave an update on …
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 12:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of Commission for Women 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 speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3261 or email Juanita.martinez@austintexas.gov AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working groups: March 2, 2022. 2. OLD Business i. Homelessness ii. Safety iii. Health iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. b. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Commission Working Groups. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin FY2022 & FY2023 budget. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Commission Officers b. Presentation on Legislative Updates, Brie L. Franco, City of Austin, Intergovernmental Relations Officer FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Presentation from the City Manager’s Office and Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) regarding Resolution No. 20190131-077 on evaluation of Austin Police Department’s sexual assault investigations. b. Presentation on Homelessness from Dianna Grey for May 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact 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 Commission for Women, please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Tomas Salas, Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 2, 2022 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. 4. PRESNTATIONS a. Presentation by Heidi Tse from the City of Austin’s Public Works department on Phase 2 updates. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 project. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Reports on all working groups. (Goujon, Navarro) 1. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 2. Transportation 3. Phase 2 Project 4. Budget b. Board elections for Chair and Vice Chair 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. 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 Rojas at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board, please contact Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov.
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements April 6, 2022 Heidi Tse, PWD - Capital Delivery Project Manager Design Phase (Current phase of project) Schematic Design (SD) Work Completed Design Development (DD) In Progress • Begins Spring 2022 • Focuses on the maturing of the design and introduction of building materiality with refinement to the interior spaces. Design will be reviewed by regulatory agencies before Construction Document Phase • Community Engagement Outreach Continues o AIPP Community Engagement: Begins May 24, 2022 o Banner announcing project information installed on the MACC building in March 2022. o MACC Programs Community Engagement is underway o Community Communication Forum (CCF) • • List of Community Leaders candidates generated from PARD, MACC Advisory Board (MAB) and reviewed. Confirmation of participation of candidates for the forum starts April 2022. Target to start forum in May 2022, which is an accelerated start. o MACC Phase 2 Website updated (www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2) FAQs uploaded • All Community Meeting recordings and presentations uploaded with both English and Spanish • • Contact information posted • Links to other Board and Commissions presentations are listed on the website Speak-Up page updated (www.speakupaustin.org/mas-macc) and active until the end of DD • Comment Card available in both English and Spanish o Target Schedule (Dates are subject to change) Design Phase: Concludes Spring 2022 Construction Documentation/Permitting/Bidding: Begins Summer 2022 Site Construction: Begins Winter 2022 Construction Completion: Winter 2024 Grand Opening: Early 2025
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, March 2, 2022 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 12:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Priscilla Cortez Neva Fernandez Vacant: District 2 Vacant: Mayor Adler Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, 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 March 2, 2022 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Flannery’s second on a vote of 7-0. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Homelessness a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Experiencing Homelessness with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Rattan. The motion passed 7-0. ii. Public Safety Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Public Safety with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iii. Health Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Affected by Senate Bill 8 with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Josie Serrata. Record of vote: Passed on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Austen, Vice Chair Bope, Commissioners Bissereth, Gonzales, Melendez, and Serrata in favor; Commissioner Rattan against; and two commissioners absent. Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Menstrual Equity with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Flannery seconded. The motion passed 7-0. A motion to address mental health recommendations was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion 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. c. Discussion …
N I T S U A F O Y T I C Watershed Protection Department’s work removing obstructions from creeks Chris Meyer, Julius Ochoa, and Ramesh Swaminathan, P.E. S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 1 B r o w n B a g April 6, 2022 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Overview • I n t r o d u c t i o n • D e p a r t m e n t B a c k g r o u n d • O b s t r u c t i o n s i n c r e e k s , c o n v e y a n c e , a n d f l o o d i n g • C h a l l e n g e s / O p p o r t u n i t i e s • Q u e s t i o n s N I T S U A F O Y T I C Watershed Protection Mission To protect lives, property, and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flood, erosion, and water pollution. 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 WPD Updates 3 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 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 4 N I T S U A F O Y T I C WPD Managed Assets • O v e r 1 2 0 0 m i l e s o f t h e s t o r m c o n v e y a n c e p i p e • O v e r 6 0 0 m i l e s o f e n g i n e e r e d c h a n n e l s • 1 0 8 3 ( + / - …
MACC Staff Report – April 6, 2022 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs April EXHIBITS Entropy, by Mery Godigna Collet April 9- June 22. Opening reception Saturday, April 9 5pm-7pm. Godigna Collet uses art as a tool to confront complex social issues, which she synthesizes into concepts using installations, paintings, sculptures, photography, and video, utilizing new techniques and unconventional materials to invite the viewer to experience deep contemplation and self-introspection. (SZC Gallery) Caminos 5th Year Anniversary April 23 Opening Reception to celebrate 5 years of the Caminos program! Artwork by all 5 years of caminantes, plus performances, activities, and zines by teens, for teens. If you missed Breaking Barriers on April 2, come to the 5th year anniversary on April 23, 4-7pm! (Community Gallery) PROGRAMS: Taller Abierto the 1st Friday of the month- live painting class, now in person. Art instructor Miguel Santana teaches. Program was full on April 1! #MXTX: A Cross-Border Exchange. Meet The Artist Panel Discussion at the MACC on April 15 at 5:00pm, precedes the event on April 16th at Waterloo Greenway which is 7:00pm. Caminos Breaking Barriers & Applications Now Open www.AustinTexas.gov/caminos Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Mental Health/ Wellness Conference was a success! On April 2, 11-6pm, we invited teens to join in a day of art making and social connection. LAAP Austin Latinx New Play Festival (April 7th – 9th, 2022): Celebrating its 12th year, the Austin Latinx New Play Festival unites playwrights and audience members in conversation about four new play readings that bring insight into the Latinx experience. Escandalo Estar Guars: Saturday (April 28th -May 8th) A fan favorite, Star Wars themed improv show. In ¡Estar Guars!: A May The Fourth/Cinco De Mayo Comedy Fiesta, The Latino Comedy Project asks the question: What would Star Wars have looked like if George Lucas had been JORGE Lucas? Healing Garden Volunteer Workday (Sun, Apr. 24th @ 11am): Monthly Garden workday where Volunteers help maintain and grow our garden. Javier Jara Concerts: Saturday, April 30th @ 8pm and Saturday, May 14 WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Bilingual Yoga: Free yoga returns to the MACC Saturdays at 10am with a new instructor! Linda Natera made her debut on May 26th as the new MACC yoga instructor. Capoeira: Each Saturday morning our Capoeira Body Movement free class continues to thrive as kids and parents of all ages enjoy movement, music and cultural learning taught by our own instructors Futa Ofamo …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220406 003a Date: April 6, 2022 Subject: C14-85-288.23(RCA) – 7715 1⁄2 West State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to amend the Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) which is approximately 13.367 acres and is part of a larger tract currently being requested to be rezoned to GO-MU-NP; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the property is located within the Williamson Creek Watershed in the Barton Springs Contributing Zone. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the request to amend the Restrictive Covenant Agreement with the following: Staff Conditions: 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. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 50% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and stormwater control measures allowed, 2. and appurtenances, c. Stormwater control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone, d. LDC 25-8-301 and 25-8-302 related to construction on slopes does not apply. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. The road will have gated access for emergency use only. 2. Vehicular access to Little Deer Crossing shall be limited to emergency vehicles entering and exiting the facility, and that entry will be gated. 1 VOTE 9-1 For: Qureshi, Scott, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer, Bedford Abstain: None Recuse: None Against: Thompson Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
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. 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
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220406 003c Date: April 6, 2022 Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: Subject: Lot 1 Block A Srivathanakul Subdivision Project Assessment, C8J-2021-0206.0APA Seconded by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: 1. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow density to exceed one unit for each two acres with a minimum lot size of 3⁄4 of an acre [LDC 25-8-453(B)(1) & LDC 30-5-453(B)(1)] 2. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow a lot that lies within a Critical Water Quality Zone to include less than two acres in a Water Quality Transition Zone or uplands [LDC 25-8-452(C) & LDC 30-5- 452(C)]; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Harrison Hollow Watershed and the Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, (with staff conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Natural revegetation within Critical Water Quality Zone disturbed areas will be provided in accordance with COA specification 609S native seeding and planting. 2. Preserve 100% of the heritage trees within the proposed subdivision. 3. The applicant will provide a rainwater collection system with the residential building permit application. The collection system will capture roof runoff from the proposed structure. 4. The proposed new construction will minimize disturbance to the Critical Water Quality Zone associated with Lake Austin. Specifically, the proposed addition to the existing house will be located to the northwest of the existing house to minimize disturbance to the Critical Water Quality Zone. 5. An upgraded septic system will be provided and will be located further away from lake than the existing septic system. VOTE 9-1 For: Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Bedford Against: Brimer Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, March 2, 2022 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 12:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Priscilla Cortez Neva Fernandez Vacant: District 2 Vacant: Mayor Adler Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 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 7-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES i. Homelessness Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Experiencing Homelessness with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Rattan. The motion passed 7-0. ii. Public Safety Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Public Safety with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iii. Health Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Affected by Senate Bill 8 with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Josie Serrata. Record of vote: Passed on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Austen, Vice Chair Bope, Commissioners Bissereth, Gonzales, Melendez, and Serrata in favor; Commissioner Rattan against; and two commissioners absent. Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Menstrual Equity with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Flannery seconded. The motion passed 7-0. A motion to address mental health recommendations was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was 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 Committee. Discussion was held. No action …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, March 2, 2022 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 12:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Priscilla Cortez Neva Fernandez Vacant: District 2 Vacant: Mayor Adler Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 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 7-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES i. Homelessness Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Experiencing Homelessness with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Rattan. The motion passed 7-0. ii. Public Safety Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Public Safety with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iii. Health Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Affected by Senate Bill 8 with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Josie Serrata. Record of vote: Passed on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Austen, Vice Chair Bope, Commissioners Bissereth, Gonzales, Melendez, and Serrata in favor; Commissioner Rattan against; and two commissioners absent. Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Menstrual Equity with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Flannery seconded. The motion passed 7-0. A motion to address mental health recommendations was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was 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 Committee. Discussion was held. No action …
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 March 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.
