May 16, 2022 SOCIAL KNOWLEDGEABLE INFLUENTIAL Kimberly Levinson President Curtis Rogers Vice President Angela Hovis Treasurer Marshall Geyer Gordon Moore Frank Seely Philip Wiley Dear Planning Commission and Austin City Council: The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) opposes historic landmark status for the site of Oilcan Harry’s and other establishments at 201-213 W. 4th St. and endorses the Hanover Company’s proposal to restore the facades and add a tower above for the following reasons: 1. Austin desperately needs more housing, and this development, in an area unencumbered by Capitol View Corridors, will provide 400 families or individuals with the opportunity to live downtown. Downtown should be Austin’s densest neighborhood, with the best public transportation, that supports locally 75/25 mode share split by 2040, lowering the carbon footprint of our residents, as we do our part to address climate change. 2. The owner of Oilcan Harry’s and other establishments on the block opposes the landmarking of this site, because the developer has offered a guaranteed lease to Oilcan Harry’s for the next 25 years, on very favorable terms. Without such a deal, the establishments will have to move or close when their current leases expire. The loss of the Oilcan Harry’s establishment for the LGBTQIA community would be immeasurable. 3. The developer is willing to restore the street level façade, creating an excellent precedent for the redevelopment of other sensitive areas, and keeping the charm of the area intact, while creating much-needed housing. 4. DANA holds strong beliefs about private property rights, and is only willing to see them overridden in very limited circumstances. This development does not trigger such a pressing need, in our estimation. Given all these considerations, DANA supports the redevelopment of this site and the preservation of Oilcan Harry’s and other establishments currently on the site. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kimberly Levinson President Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA)
o o Thank you for your time, Joe Delia, AIA LGBTQIA + Alliance Chair Tim Petersen, AIA LGBTQIA + Alliance Chair Elect Mikel Bennett, Associate AIA Co-Founder LGBTQIA + Alliance
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Morrow Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:25 AM HPD Preservation 1406 Alta Vista Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** I OBJECT to destruction of this house at 1406 Alta Vista. It is a good example of the style & context of pre war homes in this National Historic District. It could be added on to or have an ADU without destroying the original appearance of the structure. I doubt the protected trees would withstand new construction as buyer claims. Do NOT tear down this house! Donna Morrow Sent from my iPad 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. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tom Fitzpatrick Tuesday, May 31, 2022 4:35 PM HPD Preservation Allen, Amber Re: HR 22-057196 (and all prior historic reviews this year) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Thank you. That website is much more useful (although please pass along that it would be helpful to be able to move the focal point of enlarged views of plans — to read notes or see the excluded portions). Re: HR 22‐057196 (1406 Alta Vista): I agree with the staff summary that scale and street‐facing design choices are not compatible with contributing buildings on the street and meet few applicable design standards (setback and orientation excepted). I would oppose demolition. I OBJE CT to the proposed scale of new construction. Tom Fitzpatrick On May 31, 2022, at 2:48 PM, HPD Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Tom, I apologize for the issue. I recommend from now on to look at the Historic Landmark Commission website for all case information. All meeting documents are posted to the HLC website the week before the meeting. This includes the formal meeting agenda, staff reports, staff recommendations, project drawings, photos, supplemental documentation provided by the applicants, and all public comments. Here is a link to the website, I suggest using this for project information for all future HLC meetings:https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards commissions/meetings/31 1.htm Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: Tom Fitzpatrick Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2022 8:32 PM To: HPD Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Subject: HR 22‐057196 (and all prior historic reviews this year) 1 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi. I have received a number of notices in the last couple of months concerning demolition or construction permits in the Travis Heights historic district. (I live at 509 E. Annie St.) In each case, I have tried to find project information on the City of Austin website provided (https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/permit/public‐search‐other). In each case, I have tried by multiple conceivable configurations of the case number as well as by address, and in each case have received “no rows returned” as the only response. I cannot be the only person in Austin using Safari instead of Chrome or Explorer. I am in fact interested in the historic character of our neighborhood, and am generally opposed to demolitions and to projects that dramatically alter streetscape or building scale. I would …
KC Contreras, Kalan 2002 Scenic Tuesday, May 31, 2022 2:19:31 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** From: To: Subject: Date: C 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.
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Contreras, Kalan Tuesday, May 31, 2022 2:26 PM Collins, Kimberly; Allen, Amber Michael Gaudini; Michael Whellan RE: 2002 Scenic - Urnite - the optician DeLisle Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Hi Amber, Please add this relevant information to the HLC website for the Commission to review along with the backup, as it is too late to address it in the staff report. Thanks, Kalan Contreras MSHP | Senior Planner | Historic Preservation Office Planning and Zoning Department PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: https://bit.ly/HPDLobbyingForm Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQs From: Michael Whellan Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 1:51 PM To: Collins, Kimberly Cc: Contreras, Kalan Gaudini Subject: 2002 Scenic ‐ Urnite ‐ the optician DeLisle ; Michael Whellan ; Michael *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Just a heads‐up – we did a deep dive into both DeLisle and Urnite – neither appears to be historic. There are some results in the newspaper archive about DeLisle, but none of them seem to be historic – the few articles generally reference him in relation to his business/investments. Urnite was one of these investments, but rather than being historic, it appears to be a failed venture. Putting aside advertisements and wayfinding (ie. snippets that mention the Urnite company’s location in order to provide directions 1 to someplace else), there appear to be less than 10 actual articles about urnite and they disappear entirely within just a few years after the company was founded. As far as we can tell, that’s the end of the line – and no one we’ve talked to so far has ever heard of urnite. Most notably, DeLisle’s obituary only mentions a 25‐year optician practice and no mention of urnite. Additionally, 2002 Scenic was built in 1923 but the urnite company wasn’t even founded until four years after that, in 1927. We have also confirmed that the bridge and bench are made from stone and cement – and it is unclear whether the inlaid tiles are ceramic or composite plastic. I hope you will consider clarifying that DeLisle is not an appropriate …
May 26, 2022 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: 2002 Scenic Drive Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We love a good building, and write today to express our concern over the possible demolition of 2002 Scenic Drive (PR-2002-032448), a property that we believe is eligible for historic designation. Following the May HLC meeting during which this case was postponed, Preservation Austin conducted additional research into the history of the site beyond what was included in the case backup materials. Based on the backup materials and our additional research, Preservation Austin believes that the property meets the criteria for significance under Architecture and Historical Association. However, we also believe that additional research is needed and ask that HPO staff be given more time to research the complete history of this property so that the best preservation outcome may be achieved. The property on Scenic Drive retains integrity as defined by the National Register of Historic Places and clearly conveys historical significance. Its wholly unique design and landscape tell a distinct Austin story that we are just beginning to understand, and we echo neighbors’ extreme dismay that this rare architectural treasure might be razed. Preservation Austin believes the properties meet the following criteria for preservation under Austin’s current development code: Architecture: The primary building at 2002 Scenic Drive is a two-story Spanish eclectic residence with Modern and eclectic additions constructed during the historic period. Fenestration includes multi-light wood casement windows irregularly placed throughout. A cylindrical turret with a crenelated parapet and arched windows flanks an open masonry porch that leads to an expansive designed landscape. Both the exterior and interior feature elaborately carved keystones with human and animal motifs. The landscape features tinted concrete elements including a footbridge and a bench. Based on our research, we determined that 2002 Scenic Drive (formerly 2002 River Road) was built in 1923. Its architect is yet unclear; however, we know that the home was built by Raymond Delisle, who was the builder of several homes along Lake Austin around this time. Delisle was a businessman involved in many endeavors, including the Urnite Manufacturing Company, where he held the position of director. 2002 Scenic Drive’s architecture is extremely similar to that of the smaller cottage at 2005 Scenic Drive, which features stonework and a mantle bearing …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: linda dickens Saturday, May 28, 2022 11:16 AM HPD Preservation Save 2002 Scenic Drive Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, I'm writing to request that the Historic Landmark Commission grant historic status to the buildings at 2002 Scenic Dr. Please save them. Do not allow them to be destroyed. Thank you, Linda ‐‐ Linda Neavel Dickens 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. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Stovall Monday, May 30, 2022 11:49 AM HPD Preservation The Rock House Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear members of HLC, I am writing today as a Tarrytown neighbor of The Rock House (2002 Scenic Drive) and strong believer in the preservation of our cultural heritage. My great great great uncle, AJ Eilers, donated the land and spring fed pool for Eilers Park. Additionally, my ancestors built the McKean Eilers building which still stands on Congress Avenue. He wanted that land to be preserved for the people of Austin. I am thankful that the HLC made the McKean Eilers building a historic landmark although there were changes made to the building. What does historical mean to Austin? What is left? The Rock House is one of a kind and unique. As members of the Historical Landmark Commission, you have an obligation to preserve the unique history and culture of Austin. Every day for the past 16 years, I have walked my dogs past The Rock House and enjoyed its wonderful character ‐ the stonework, the arches, turret and triangle pool. It needs care, not a bulldozer. If The Rock House is bulldozed, as it seems most of Austin is, there will be nothing left of Austin’s once unique character that people love so much. People moving here from other parts of the country don’t care about preserving Austin. WE MUST. Once history is gone, it’s gone forever. Thank you for your consideration in preserving The Rock House. Sincerely, Sarah Stovall 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. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Monday, May 30, 2022 4:17 PM HPD Preservation Please SAVE our historic buildings - 2002 Scenic Drive *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** It is heart‐breaking to hear of another Austin property on the chopping block. Do people not notice and value our older buildings, their history and character? Certainly a house built in the 1930's has value to retain at least part of it. Houses such as this do not happen anymore. It must be possible to rennovate in such a way the at least part of the older structure can be retained. All over town, people purchase and destroy areas that contribute to the character of Austin. Where is their imagination and the skill of their architects? Soon there won't be anything of value left! Thank you. Susan Pascoe Austin 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. 1
Organized 1973 OFFICERS Holly Reed President Cathy Kyle Past President, Secretary George Edwards Treasurer Blake Tollett Assistant Treasurer BOARD MEMBERS Mary Arnold Joyce Basciano Joe Bennett Sarah Hawthorne Cain Michael Cannatti Heidi Gibbons Bob Hamilton Craig Lill Brady Pedneau WEST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 May 30, 2022 RE: PR-2002-032448, 2002 Scenic Drive Dear Chair Myers and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, On behalf of the West Austin Neighborhood Group Board of Directors, I write to convey our unanimous support for initiating historic zoning at 2002 Scenic Drive. The home and landscaping at 2002 Scenic Dr. has long been known to our neighborhood as the “Rock House,” possessing significant historical architecture and community value in the WANG area. The unique materials used in the construction of this home, the artistic stone features, and location next to Lake Austin make this special home part of the cultural identity of our neighborhood and our city. This was one of the earliest homes built in our neighborhood, dating back to 1923. The stone work resembles several other stone cottages and homes built near Lake Austin during this time period. The building of these homes coincides with a national movement, the “City Beautiful Movement” of the early 1900s, as described in this RECONNAISSANCE -LEVEL SURVEY – NRHP EVALUATIONS, CSJ No. 3136-01-107 – TxDOT Contract 14-548P5003, WA No. 11 “Developers, as early as 1915, viewed the relatively undeveloped land of West Austin as favorable to developments centered around the automobile, which by the 1920s began to surpass the streetcar. In the eyes of developers, the remote area would appeal to automobile owners eager to escape city life. In addition, the natural beauty found in the hilly topography of West Austin would attract new residents. Scenic roads in the area, including the road following the Colorado River to the landmark Mount Bonnell, became even more popular as a result of the automobile. Coinciding with these factors was the growing influence of the City Beautiful Movement upon subdivision development in the early twentieth century. Occurring across the nation in the 1890s, the City Beautiful Movement emphasized cohesive subdivisions characterized by planned developments, deed restrictions and park-like settings. Such subdivisions were often referred to as Garden Suburbs, as they incorporated natural elements and community-oriented design. The hilly topography west of downtown Austin was perfectly suited to …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mark Warren Wednesday, June 1, 2022 12:00 PM HPD Preservation District10 Case # GF 22-047389 2002 Scenic Drive *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning Landmark Commission: Writing to you not only in reference to Case # GF 22‐047389 2002 Scenic Drive, but for historic preservation in general. Re 2002 Scenic Drive. I suppose you have seen the property. I've lived in Austin my entire life (born here) and have remembered that house since childhood. It stands out for its charm. During 2 years of covid, I rode my bike down Scenic and past that house almost every day. Always loved looking at it and its somehow old world building style. A charming place, please give it your best effort to preserve it. Re historic preservation in general ‐‐ copying councilmember Alter also. This city does not do nearly enough to preserve our beautiful old houses and neighborhoods. Nowhere near enough. The most beautiful and charming area in all Austin (in my opinion) is the old city between 7th street and 18th street. It always brings pleasure when I go through this area and see the charming places. This whole area is being encroached upon from all directions and I guarantee you it will be essentially gone in 50 years unless we take action to preserve it. Why do you think people love to be in Fredericksburg, for example? The beauty and charm of its old buildings and houses. Being in such unique charm and history refreshes the soul. 1 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. 3
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, June 1, 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 x Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Blake Tollett x 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 4, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. BRIEFINGS A. No items. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to 1 Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. PR-2021-195456 – 1617 New York Ave. – Discussion (postponed May 4, 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 window. Retain the historic-age window for later replacement. Staff Recommendation: Should the Commission choose not to recommend historic zoning against the owner’s wishes, encourage the applicant to implement Committee feedback, then release the permit. Holly Arthur spoke in opposition to historic zoning. There were no speakers in favor. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Approve the project and withdraw historic zoning initiation. Release the application upon the completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. A.2. PR-2022-014784 – 1403 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Discussion (postponed May 4, 2022) Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Robert Abbott City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning per 2016 East Austin survey results. Should the Commission decide against recommendation, release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Victoria Haase, …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission June 1, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Melinda Schiera (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Chair Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Ana Aguirre (D-9) Colin Nickells (D-6) Richard Brimer (D-10) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Vice-Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Agenda 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. 1 1. 2. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the May 18, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Briefing on the 517 Lamar PUD Development Assessment—Heather Chaffin, Housing and Planning Department (30 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Consider a proposed annexation of approximately 5.03 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10, C12M-2022-0001—Andrei Lubomudrov, Housing and Planning Department (30 minutes) b. Name: Sky Mountain, SP-2021-0079C Applicant: Reese Hurley, LJA Engineering, Inc. Location: 8722 W SH 71, Austin, TX 78735 Council District: District 8 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department and Miranda Reinhard, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Williamson Creek, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Requests: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341to allow cut over 4 feet to 16 feet. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (15 minutes) c. Name: 8020 Parmer Lane SH 130 NW, C8J-2021-0141.0A Applicant: Pape-Dawson Engineers, Travis Moltz Location: 8106 E …
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2022-0001 REQUEST: Presentation of a Development Assessment report for the 517 South Lamar Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 517 South Lamar Boulevard. The property is located southeast of the intersection of Barton Springs Road and South Lamar Boulevard in the West Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT: 5 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The applicant proposes to rezone a 1.87 acre property from General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use (CS-V) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning. The property is currently developed with commercial land uses including limited retail and medical services. The applicant proposes the property be redeveloped with a 9- story building with approximately 400 multifamily residential units above approximately 10,000 square feet of ground floor mixed commercial land use and underground parking. The proposed rezoning would use CS-V as its base zoning district, with some modifications via the PUD rezoning. The applicant has stated that the project will comply with all Tier One PUD development standards, as well as several Tier Two standards. Tier Two standards proposed include: providing a minimum of 10% of multifamily units for families earning less than 60% of the annual Median Family Income (MFI), placing 95% of parking in a subsurface parking garage, reducing impervious cover, burying overhead utilities along Lamar Boulevard, improving local drainage conditions, utilizing green water quality controls, improved landscaping standards, rainwater irrigation, achieving a 3-star Green Building rating, increased bicycle parking, and other improvements. The applicant proposes the following Code modifications: allow the optional supplemental zone between the building and clear zone to increase from a maximum of 30 feet to 68 feet; allow a building height of 102 feet; waive Compatibility Standards as related to building height; modify scale and clustering requirements; and allow PUD zoning on a site less than 10 acres. OWNERS: Adelaide Murphey and Jack S. Gray APPLICANT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle) ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION BRIEFING DATE: June 1, 2022 CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING DATE: June 14, 2022 ASSIGNED STAFF: Heather Chaffin ATTACHMENTS: EXHIBIT A: Zoning map EXHIBIT B: Aerial Exhibit EXHIBIT C: Proposed Land Use Plan EXHIBIT D: Requested variance table EXHIBIT E: Proposed Tier 1 and Tier 2 superiority table Email: heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Phone: 512-974-2122 P T O O M E Y R D CS-1 CS PUD P W RIVERSIDE DR P-NP CS MF-6-CO CS SF-3 SF-3-H N L N M E G H A SF-3 VIR GINIA A V E SF-3 …
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Andrei Lubomudrov Housing and Planning Department DATE: May 25, 2022 RE: Proposed annexation of one property (approximately 5.03 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District); case: C12M-2022-0001 On April 13, 2022, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 5.03 acres located at 4315 Dunning Lane in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Lake Austin Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and located either in the City of Austin’s ETJ or the City of West Lake Hills. The property to be annexed into the District is located in the Lake Austin Watershed. A map identifying the tract to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. Applicant’s Proposal The applicant seeks annexation into WCID 10 to acquire water service for about half of an existing 10-acre property, or approximately 5.03 acres. If annexation approval is granted, the property owner will subdivide the existing 10-acre property and seek to serve the 5-acre portion of the replatted lot through WCID 10. The balance of the property will be in Austin Water’s service area. As part of the Annexation into a Water District process, case number C12M-2022-0001 will go before Austin’s Commissions as well as Austin City Council. Upon City Council approval, the property will then be annexed by the District. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on January 12, 2022, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. 1 City Review Process The Agreement Concerning Creation of the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (Consent Agreement) requires City approval for the annexation of land by the District. The District is considered a “noncity service district” and as such, the City is not authorized to place restrictions or conditions on this consent. If the City fails or refuses to consent within 90 days of receipt of a written request, the owner may petition the City to make available those services to be provided by the District. Failure to execute a mutually agreeable contract for services within 120 days constitutes authorization for inclusion of land within the District. Requests for annexation into a water …
Proposed Annexation into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 Environmental Commission June 1, 2022 Consider a request for City consent to annexation of one property totaling 5.03 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) Overview City Review Process Applicant’s Proposal Staff Recommendation The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 2 City Review Process City Code requires staff and commission review prior to Council action Evaluation in terms of: Impact on the City’s annexation program Land Use impacts Austin Water’s ability to provide direct water service Terms of City contracts with the District Environmental impacts Whether the annexation would induce development within the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) beyond what would occur otherwise 3 Applicant’s Proposal Owner is requesting annexation into the District which will allow the District to provide water service The District Board has approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval Proposed annexation is partially within WCID 10 currently Annexation would allow subdivision to formally separate large and small lot configuration into two similar-sized lots 4 Subject Tract Approximately 5.03 acres, currently undeveloped Located at 4315 Dunning Lane; west of the intersection of Westlake Dr and Dunning Lane; just east of the border of Lake Austin and Bee Creek watersheds Lake Austin Watershed 5 Subject Tract 6 7 8 9 Basis for Staff Recommendation property Annexation of this tract into the District will not affect Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property Austin Water would not otherwise provide service to the Regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract 10 Staff and Commission Recommendation Staff recommends consent to the annexation into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 11
Proposed Annexation into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 Environmental Commission June 1, 2022 Consider a request for City consent to annexation of one property totaling 5.03 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) Overview City Review Process Applicant’s Proposal Staff Recommendation The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 2 City Review Process City Code requires staff and commission review prior to Council action Evaluation in terms of: Impact on the City’s annexation program Land Use impacts Austin Water’s ability to provide direct water service Terms of City contracts with the District Environmental impacts Whether the annexation would induce development within the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) beyond what would occur otherwise 3 Applicant’s Proposal Owner is requesting annexation into the District which will allow the District to provide water service The District Board has approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval Proposed annexation is partially within WCID 10 currently Annexation would allow subdivision to formally separate large and small lot configuration into two similar-sized lots 4 Subject Tract Approximately 5.03 acres, currently undeveloped Located at 4315 Dunning Lane; west of the intersection of Westlake Dr and Dunning Lane; just east of the border of Lake Austin and Bee Creek watersheds Lake Austin Watershed 5 Subject Tract 6 7 8 9 Basis for Staff Recommendation property Annexation of this tract into the District will not affect Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property Austin Water would not otherwise provide service to the Regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract 10 Staff and Commission Recommendation Staff recommends consent to the annexation into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 11
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 1, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Sky Mountain SP-2021-0079C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LJA Engineering, Inc. Reese Hurley LOCATION: 8722 W SH 71, Austin, Tx, 78735 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Program Coordinator / Development Services Department, 512.974.1879 / pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov Williamson Creek, Barton Springs Zone Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet to 16 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. All grading over 8 feet will be contained with terracing or engineered walls. 2. Around the perimeter of the limits of construction, and in areas where more than 3’ of vertical rise is proposed, 3:1 slopes will have erosion control matting applied immediately after final grade is achieved. 3. Disturbance in the stormwater irrigation fields will be minimized by restricting the LOC and routing the irrigation lines to preserve existing trees to the greatest extent possible. Page 2 of 2 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Sky Mountain Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet to 16 feet. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. City Code: Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the 1. 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 existing site conditions include areas of previously imported fill material that occurred prior to the adoption of developmental regulations requiring site plan applications. According to aerial information, the fill dates back to the early 1980s. As such the existing conditions do not represent the grades that would have occurred naturally. Because the fill has very steep slopes and is not compacted, it is not suitable for building on. This is why the applicant proposes to cut back the fill to such a degree. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The variance is not …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 1, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 8020 Parmer Lane SH 130 NW C8J-2021-0141.0A NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Pape-Dawson Engineers, Travis Moltz LOCATION: 8106 E PARMER LN, Manor, TX 78653 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department Pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov, 512.974.1879 WATERSHED: REQUEST: Gilleland Creek and Harris Branch Creek Watersheds, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 30-5-341 to allow fill over 4 feet to 15 feet. 2. Request to vary from 30-5-261(G) modification in a critical water quality zone buffer. to allow floodplain STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. The applicant will pay into the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund for both the area of Zone 1 (Floodplain outside of the CWQZ) and the area of Zone 2 (Floodplain within the CWQZ) using the appropriate ratios per ECM 1.7.6. 2. Development of the site will be carried out as described in Exhibits 1-6, attached in the staff variance packet. Page 1 of 46 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: 8020 Parmer Lane SH 130 NW Request to vary from LDC 30-5-341 to allow fill over 4 feet to 15. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. City Code: 1. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the 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 Two roads border the site, SH 130 and Parmer Ln. SH 130 cannot be used for access, because there is a Restriction of Access recorded for SH 130, which TxDOT will not support lifting or modifying for a full access driveway. Regarding Parmer Ln., the entirety of the Parmer Ln. frontage is located within floodplain and creek buffer. In addition, access is blocked by wetlands. Variances have been granted in similarly restrictive circumstances to allow necessary access to a site. The fill variance is required in order for the applicant to access the site with a bridge spanning wetlands, floodplain, and creek buffer. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the …
Case No. C8J-2021-0141.0A Supporting Exhibits for Variance Applications Table of Contents Exhibit 3 - Aerial Photo of Vicinity of Variance Request Area Exhibit 1 – Aerial Photo of Site Exhibit 2 – Site photos Exhibit 4 – Context Map Exhibit 5 – Topographic Maps Exhibit 6 – Cut/Fill Exhibits Exhibit 7 – Existing Conditions Exhibit 8 – Proposed Site Plan Exhibit 9 – Environmental Map Exhibit 10 – Environmental Resource Inventories Exhibit 11 – Preliminary Bridge Plans Exhibit 12 – Wetland Mitigation Sheets Exhibit 13 – Floodplain Modification Sheet Exhibit 14 – Preliminary Pond Plans Exhibit 15 – Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund Q7 form Exhibit 16 – Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health Backup page 1 of 188 EXHIBIT 1 – AERIAL PHOTO OF SITE Backup page 2 of 188 E N A L R E M R A P . E TEXAS 130 TEXAS 130 S A L L A D I H T R O W T R O F I N O T S U O H I O I N O T N A N A S I N I T S U A 1 1 7 4.8 5 2.4 1 5 I 9 5 7 8 7 X T TIN, S U A I 0 0 2 E T S 3, G D L B Y, P X E C A P O M N 1 0 8 0 1 1 0 8 8 2 0 0 1 # N O I T A R T S I G E R M R I F S L P B T I 0 7 4 # N O I T A R T S I G E R M R I F E P B T I I T B H X E O T O H P L A R E A I / W N 0 3 1 H S R E M R A P 0 2 0 8 S A X E T , I N T S U A 01 OF 01 Backup page 3 of 188 EXHIBIT 2 – SITE PHOTOS Backup page 4 of 188 ±14.34-ACRE PARMER MF Environmental Resource Inventory Date: 03-30-2021 Photo No. 1 Description: View of the paved portion of the project site facing southeast, on the southeastern corner of the project site. Date: 03-30-2021 Photo No. 2 Description: A typical view of upland habitat that bordered …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA June 1, 2022 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Austin Ready Mix Wastewater Service Extension Request #5313 Danny Miller, P.E., LJA Engineering, Inc. LOCATION: 8738 W US 290 Hwy, Austin, Texas 78736 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: March 29, 2022 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff recommends the wastewater service extension 1 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Kevin Ramberg, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department May 25, 2022 DATE: SUBJECT: Austin Ready Mix Wastewater Service Extension Request #5313 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department (WPD) staff have completed the review for 8738 US Hwy 290 West wastewater SER #5313 and recommend the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 4.44 acres, located at 8738 W US 290 Highway in the City of Austin’s 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The applicant is proposing to build an 82,000 square foot warehouse building with 21 Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). At the time of this review, a site plan has not yet been submitted to the City of Austin. Environmental Impacts The property is in the Slaughter Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone, the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The site is subject to the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. An Environmental Resource Inventory was conducted by the applicant, and no known recharge environmental features or critical environmental features were found on site. The site does not contain a critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone and does not drain to known occupied salamander habitat. Development Impacts Water: The applicant is not requesting a water SER for this site. There is a 12-inch water main on-site to connect to Circle Drive that would meet the fire and domestic needs for the proposed development. 2 Wastewater: The applicant is proposing to construct approximately 810 feet of appropriately size force main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Circle Drive near South Bend Avenue west along …
Austin Ready Mix Wastewater Service Extension Request #5313 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve the construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER. SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. • No conditions can be put on approval of SERs. Request Summary • 4.44 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Subject to Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance Request Summary • Living Unit Equivalent (LUE) is the typical flow that would be produced by a single-family residence located in a typical subdivision. Standard conversions are applied depending on the proposed use to determine the number of LUEs a project will generate. • 82,000² ft warehouse building with 21 LUEs SER #5313 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Site Location Site Location Limited Purpose 2 Mile ETJ SER #5313 Environmental Impacts • No known Critical Environmental Features • No Critical Water Quality Zone or Water Quality Transition Zones onsite • Does not drain to occupied salamander habitat SER #5313 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by Austin Water Water Service • This SER does not require water service. • There is a 12-inch water main on site to connect to in Circle Drive that would meet the fire and domestic needs for the proposed development. SER #5313 Alternative Wastewater Service If service is not extended, the applicant would have a few other options: 1. On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) would be a feasible alternative for the estimated amount of flow. 2. Apply for a Subsurface Area Drip Dispersal System (SADDS) issued by TCEQ. This would require 1.91 acres …
