ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 004a Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: 1881 Westlake Drive, SP-2021-0349D Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8- 281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Lake Austin and Bee Creek watersheds, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Remove existing boat dock and access path as specified on plans. 2. restore disturbed areas per City Standard Specification 609S. 3. All construction to occur via barge. VOTE: 11-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Schiera, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None 1 Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 004b Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: Crossroads Logistics Center Additions, SP-2021-0169D Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek, Suburban watershed, Desired Development Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: Increase setback area by a minimum of 1.09 acres for existing CEF. • • Preserve trees/natural areas. • Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. • • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. Increase tree inches on-site/mitigation. VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Schiera, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 18, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1406, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners attending in person: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Melinda Schiera Jen Bristol Kevin Ramberg Ana Aguirre Rick Brimer Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioner attending remotely: Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Colin Nickells Commissioners absent: None Staff in Attendance: Eric Brown Kaela Champlin John Clement Jameson Courtney Katie Coyne Susan Daniels Tunde Daramola Shamir Dorsey Donna Galati Joydeep Goswami Liz Johnston Mike McDougal Leslie Lilly Kevin Shunk CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the May 4, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the May 4, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes was approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 10-0. Commissioner Barrett Bixler was off the dais. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on Samsung wastewater spill—Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations. City Staff: Kevin Shunk and Jameson Courtney, Watershed Engineering Division Manager, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) A motion to approve the proposed code changes related to floodplain regulations was approved with conditions on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Qureshi, Schiera, Ramberg, Bristol, Barrett Bixler, Aguirre, Thompson, Bedford, and Nickells. Those voting nay were Commissioners Scott and Brimer. b. Discuss and consider a recommendation 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 (30 minutes) A motion to approve the proposed code changes to City Land Development Code Title 25 (§ 25-1, § 25-2, § 25-8) was approved with conditions on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 8-3 vote. Those voting …
Economic Prosperity Commission May 18, 2022, 6:30pm 4815 Mueller Blvd. Shudde Fathe Assembly Room first floor Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974- 2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 2021 Meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Discussion and Action on prior council action regarding City of Austin Relief COVID-19 Programs b. Quarterly Objectives & InterCommission Working Group Objectives i. Participants: Veteran’s Affairs Music, Art, Economic Prosperity Commission 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Chair and Vice Chair elections. b. Resiliency Concerns: Jobs Infrastructure and Local inflation c. Reports: i. Working Group Report ii. Intercommission Working Group Report iii. Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MAY 18, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon May 17 is required for remote participation. To register, please contact mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7864. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Jen Weaver, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Amy Wong Mok, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER David Gomez, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Christopher Limon, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes of the April 20, 2022, Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 2. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. North Congress Avenue Plaza: State Preservation Board b. Downtown Homelessness Activity c. Downtown Public Improvement District Authorization 3. Old Business – a. Staff Updates b. Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members: i. Update from Commissioner Jen Weaver on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission ii. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission iii. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission iv. Update from Commissioner Amy Wong Mok on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission v. Update from (vacant position) on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission vi. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board vii. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items Adjournment The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations. The City of Austin is committed to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20220518-2c Downtown Public Improvement District Authorization The Downtown Commission recommends that the Austin City Council support the authorization of the Downtown Public Improvement District. Commissioner Joel Sher Seconded By: Commissioner Ralph Ishmael Date of Approval: May 18, 2022 For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Ralph Ishmael, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Absent: Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Mike Lavigne. Commissioner Preston Reine was off the dais. Vacant: Commissioner District 3 Attest: Christine Maguire, Commission Executive Liaison, Economic Development Department Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department Recommendation Motioned By: Vote 6-0 Against: None Abstain: None
Downtown Commission May 18, 2022 D I A N N A G R E Y, H O M E L ES S S T R AT EGY O F F I C E R Today’s Topics Camping Ordinance HEAL Initiative Summit & American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investment Framework Homelessness Social Service & Housing Solicitations Housing Production Cold Weather Shelter & Crisis Shelter Downtown Austin Alliance: Monthly Unsheltered Homeless Count Public Space Management Summary of Local & State Public Camping Laws Proposition B – Effective 5/11/2021 HB 1925 – Effective 9/1/2021 Phased implementation. COA routes citations or arrests through the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC). COA routes citations or arrests through the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC). § 9‐4‐11 Prohibited Public Camping • Establishes a misdemeanor offense if a person camps in a public area that is not designated as a camping area by the Parks and Recreation Department. § 9‐4‐13 Prohibited Solicitation • A person commits an offense if the person solicits in an aggressive manner. § 9‐4‐14 Prohibited Sitting or Lying in Downtown Area Establishes a State‐wide prohibition on public camping. Defines responsibility for storage of personal belongings. Creates pathway for local entities to apply to State for approval of designated and resourced camping locations. Local entities found by a court to be in violation of the law will lose all State grant funds for a period of two years. 242 citations or individual enforcement actions as of 4/22/2022 HEAL Initiative Housing‐Focused Encampment Assistance Link Encampments Receiving HEAL Intervention to Date Terrazas Branch Library Menchaca/Ben White underpass 183/Oak Knoll underpass Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail (near Buford Tower) Old San Antonio Road/Slaughter Creek IH‐35 Frontage Road/St. Johns Avenue West Bouldin Creek (near Dougherty Arts Center & Alliance Children’s Garden) St. John Neighborhood Park Gillis Park Fiscal Year 2022 Goal: Actual through 5/17/22: Inception to date: Shelter Acceptance Rate: 200 Served 119 256 90% Race Equity: HEAL Relative to the Homeless and Travis County Population Hispanic / Latin(o(a)(x) 34% 27% 11% 8% 37% 40% Black / African American White 55% 49% 72% 0% 10% 20% Travis County 30% 50% 60% 70% 80% HEAL 40% Homelessness Population The Summit Investment Plan A summary of the outcomes and investments by category People Served or Housing Units Year 1 1,008 Year 3 2,089 Year 2 …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Rooms 1401 &1402 Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Jimenez (Chair) Sabino Renteria (3) Adrenne Mendoza (Vice) Vanessa Fuentes (2) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison (1) Maria Brown-Spence – Mayor Steve Adler Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Charles W. Cupp – Mackenzie Kelly (6) Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo (9) Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) Kevin Lenau – Allison Alter (10) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) Christopher “Cam” Wilson – Paige Ellis (8) Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Jennifer Harless at 512-974-3471 or jennifer.harless@austintexas.gov AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs regular meeting on April 20, 2022. 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action regarding Commission Working Groups and the Commission’s 2021-22 goals. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) i. Create and fund a Veterans Office ii. Identifying any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located in the City of Austin iii. Organize a task force to work with other commissions to organize a Veterans Festival b) Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability, followed by discussion and possible action on the food planning process and emergency operations. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Pete Salazar) c) Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council regarding fee waivers for Austin Veteran Arts (AVA) Festival from Glenn Towery presentation regarding the AVAFEST 2022. Sponsors: Jimenez/Salazar 3) NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Commission Officers 4) STAFF UPDATES City email only. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Next meeting is Wednesday, June 15, 2022 a. Reminder-email addresses used for Boards and Commissions. Requirement for use of The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION May 18, 2022, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Cesar Benavides Charles Curry Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren AGENDA 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, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov 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 meeting a. Approval of the minutes from the April 20, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS program a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission a. Staff briefing from the Austin Police Department related to the 2012 bond b. Staff briefing from the Transportation and Public Works Departments related to the 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 bond programs 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7921, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To speak remotely at the May 18, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 17. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION May 18, 2022 2:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission participated by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 20, 2022 with Social Distancing Modifications and some commissioners participating via WebEx conference. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:01 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Cesar Benavides Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren Wolfgang Niedert Staff in Attendance: Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Anna Martin, Austin Transportation Eric Bailey, Public Works ___ CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes from the April 20, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting. The minutes for the meeting of April 20, 2022 were approved with a motion by Commissioner Drohan, Commissioner Niedert second on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioners Curry and John McNabb absent. a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff briefing from the Austin Police Department related to the 2012 bond program Item postponed due to staff unavailability. b. Staff briefing from the Transportation and Public Works Departments related to the 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 bond programs BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 18, 2022 Staff the briefed the commissioners on the status of the 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 bond programs regarding various Austin Transportation and Public Works projects. ATD and PW then took questions from commissioners. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Calendar b. Update from treasury c. Austin Police Department d. Potential website relating to public improvement bonds ADJOURN Chair Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 2:58 pm. 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 Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7962, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Tina Van Wie at 512-974-7921. 2
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 3 b . Transpor tation and Mobility Bond Oversight Commission 2012 – Proposition 12 2016 – Proposition 1 2018 – Proposition G 2020 – Proposition B P r e s e n t e r s : Anna Martin, Austin Transportation Eric Bailey, Public Works C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2012 ‐ PROPOSITION 12 Transportation and Mobility 2016 ‐ PROPOSITION 1 Transportation and Mobility BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $143,299,000 $720,000,000 100% 100% Appropriated Bond Oversight Commission $143,295,000 $720,000,000 Appropriated Appropriated $4,640,333 $75,334,482 Encumbered Spent $125,329,793 Committed $129,970,126 Available $13,328,874 Data thru Fiscal Year 2022 Q2 $240,547,722 $315,882,203 $404,117,797 44% C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 5 2018 ‐ …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR-MU-CO* * On December 14, 2021, the applicant submitted a letter amending their request from GR zoning to GR- MU-CO zoning (please see Applicant's Amendment Request - Exhibit D). ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The proposed conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the site: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station and Club or Lodge. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021: Approved the staff's request for a postponement to October 19, 2021 by consent (11-0); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. October 19, 2021: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (10-0); H. Smith, C. Acosta-2nd. February 15, 2022: Postponed to March 1, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, C. Acosta- absent); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. March 1, 2022: Postponed to April 19, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, S. Boone and R. Woody-absent); H. Smith-1st, A. Denkler-2nd. April 19, 2022: Postponed to May 17, 2022 at the applicant's request (11-0); J. Kiolbassa-1st, A. Denkler-2nd. May 17, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 19B-1 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: 2 The applicant submitted an e-mail on February 8, 2022 that established a new representative/ agent for this case (please see Exhibit E). The new agent requested that the name of the rezoning application be changed from Sun Auto to South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use. CASE …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Housing and Planning Department DATE: May 11, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ The staff would like to request a postponement of the above mentioned case for two weeks to June 7, 2022. The staff is asking for this postponement to renotify the case due to a notification error. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission’s policy. C14-2022-0041 (Elisa Zoning) Postponement Request; District 6 1 of 1B-2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0014 Sprinkle Cutoff Rezoning DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: SF-6 ADDRESS: 11000 Sprinkle Cutoff Road SITE AREA: 16.54 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Sprinkle Creek Corporation (Glenn Bauries) AGENT: Kimley Horn and Associates (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for SF-6 zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 17, 2022: March 29, 2022: To postpone to May 17, 2022, at request of Zoning and Platting Commission. (6-3) [Denkler-1st, King-2nd; Barrera Ramirez, Acosta and Smith-Nay] CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 8B-3 C14-2022-0014 2 ISSUES: No issues identified at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of Sprinkle Cutoff Road approximately 500 feet north of Samsung Boulevard. The I-RR zoned property is undeveloped and heavily vegetated. Properties to the north, east and south are primarily developed with single family residences and are zoned I-SF-2 and PUD (Pioneer Crossing). Across Sprinkle Cutoff Road to the west is undeveloped property zoned SF-6. Further west is property zoned I-RR that is developed with single family residences. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request to SF-6. The property across Sprinkle Cutoff Road to the west was rezoned from I-RR to SF-6 in 2017 and other properties in the area are zoned for and developed with single family residences. Granting SF-6 zoning on this tract reflects an equal treatment as the property across the road. Granting of SF-6 zoning also provides the opportunity for a variety of housing types in the area. This reflects the goals and objectives of City Council as outlined in the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Staff has received correspondence regarding the zoning request. Please see Exhibit C- Correspondence. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. 2. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site North South East West I-RR I-SF-2, PUD PUD PUD SF-6, I-RR LAND USES Undeveloped Single family residential Single family residential Single family residential Undeveloped, Single family residential TIA/NTA: Deferred to site plan, if triggered WATERSHED: Walnut Creek – Water Supply Suburban NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Heritage Tree …
1 CASE: C14-2021-0194 -- Evelyn ZONING FROM: Unzoned ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 (when annexed) TO: SF-4A (Tract 1) and CS-MU (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 6100 Blue Goose Road SITE AREA: 194.446 acres (Tract 1= 170.946 acres; Tract 2 = 23.50 acres) PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Evelyn J. Remmert, Alfred G. Wendland, and Jou Lee AGENT: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey Howard) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to zone Tract 1 to SF-4A and recommends GR-MU zoning for Tract 2. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 17, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 11B-4 C14-2021-0194 2 ISSUES: The subject property is being processed for full-purpose annexation (City File # C7a-2022-0002) into the City of Austin concurrent with this zoning request. The future extension of Braker Lane passes through the subject property. The planned alignment of Braker Lane forms the boundary between Tract 1 and Tract 2 of the zoning request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Blue Goose Road approximately halfway between Cameron Road and Harris Branch Parkway. The 194.446 property includes one single family residence and agricultural use. North of the property is undeveloped land in the Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Also to the north (and to the east) is the Harris Branch Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Harris Branch PUD includes a mix of land uses but the areas closest to the subject property are developed with single family residences, a public park and Bluebonnet Trail Elementary. Across Blue Goose Road to the south is a landfill. West of the subject property is an undeveloped tract in the Austin ETJ and a large tract that is in Austin full purpose jurisdiction. The I-SF-4A tract is mostly undeveloped and contains a single family residence and related structures. Also to the west is property in the ETJ that includes convenience storage land use. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The subject property is currently part of a voluntary full-purpose annexation. The annexation area is subject to two adjacent Annexation and Development Agreements, Wendland/Remmert and Lee, both approved in 2014. The Agreements restrict the use of the properties to agricultural and similar uses until the properties are either voluntarily annexed at the discretion of …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission Housing and Planning Department C814-2009-0139.03 – Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3 FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: May 11, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced PUD amendment case to June 21, 2022 so that the case may be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-5 LA LA J A M B O R E E C T B A C K C T ( ( C O U R T Y A R D C V ( ( ( C O U R T Y A R D D R ( ( ( ( ( ( ( V C A W A K N A R A K ( UNDEV 93 - 01 2 0 SF-6 ( ( 97-0089 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( LITTLE B ULL C V ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD V ( N C O T G RIN R A H ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( M W T O ( ( ( ( R N D ( T E O O ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 81-020 ( ( C814-75-0201 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( E T IN N U O ( R C ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD ( ( ( C IL C V ( PUD ( ( ( ( ( ( ( CONE CIR ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( S S C O U T ( ( I S L A N D C I R ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I ( R C N O T S U O H M A S ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( S C O U T BLUFF D CIR N A L T IS U O C N S PUD 85-026 85-026RC GR-MU SP-98-0027C TENNIS COURTS SF-6-CO 0 2 93-01 V E D N U 80-156 …
1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: SF-4A DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2021-0141 – Agave Annex ZONING FROM: SF-2 ADDRESS: 7902 West Rogers Lane & 4708 Rogers Lane SITE AREA: 17.28 acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Agave Brown, Ltd. (by 1500 Oliver GP, LLC, its General Partner) (David Foor) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to SF-4A, with the condition that the related Neighborhood Transportation Analysis (NTA) memorandum is attached via public restrictive covenant. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 17, 2022: April 5, 2022: To grant postponement to May 17, 2022, as requested by applicant, on consent. March 1, 2022: To grant postponement to April 5, 2022, as requested by applicant, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-6 C14-2021-0141 2 ISSUES: The proposed rezoning is for a property that will take vehicular access to Annette Cove and West Rogers Lane. A Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) has been prepared in conjunction with the rezoning request. Please see Exhibit C- NTA Memorandum. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning is for a 17.28 acre property located west of Rogers Lane and adjacent to West Rogers Lane. The SF-2 property includes one single family residence and is otherwise undeveloped. Properties across Rogers Lane to the east and across West Rogers Lane to the south are mostly zoned SF-2 and primarily developed with single family residences and related structures. In addition to the SF-2 zoned properties along Rogers Lane are SF-3 and SF-5 zoned tracts. Also south of the rezoning tract is undeveloped property zoned SF-6-CO; further south are properties zoned SF-2, LR, and LR-MU that have frontage on FM 969. The LR zoned property is developed with food sales, limited restaurant and personal services land uses; the other properties are undeveloped. North of the rezoning tract is MH zoned land developed with mobile home residences. Northeast of the rezoning tract is unzoned land in the ETJ that is also developed with mobile home residences. West of the rezoning tract is property zoned SF-3 that is developed with single family residences. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. As stated in the Issues section, a NTA has been prepared with the rezoning request. The NTA states that …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: GR CASE: C14-2022-0020 – 2103 W Slaughter ZONING FROM: LR-MU-CO ADDRESSES: 2103 West Slaughter Lane SITE AREA: 0.7682 acres (33,462.79 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER / AGENT: Shokrollah Delaram CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would be modified to remove three uses from the prohibited use list in Ordinance No. 20140807-156 as shown in Exhibit B: consumer repair services, guidance services, and pet services. The basis of Staff’s recommendation is provided on pages 2 - 3. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 17, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 16, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Correspondence received from a customer of the existing pet services business as well as adjacent residents are attached at the back of the Staff report. The existing pet services and indoor sports and recreation uses are not allowed by the existing LR-MU-CO zoning and have resulted in active Code violation on the property. A rezoning application was filed on February 26, 2022 as a first step in addressing the Code violation. The Applicant has indicated that he is partially in agreement with the Staff recommendation. That is, he is agreeable to the Staff recommendation that would allow for consumer repair services, guidance services, and pet services, but indicates he would like to continue the indoor sports and recreation use until a different location can be found. Please refer to Exhibit C (Notice of Code Violation). 1 of 32B-7 C14-2022-0020 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of one platted lot and a portion of another and has access to West Slaughter Lane and Allred Drive. The lot fronting Slaughter Lane and the north 45 feet of the adjoining lot are zoned neighborhood commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) district by a 2014 rezoning case. The 2,060 square foot single family residential structure was originally constructed on the common lot line, hence the need in 2009 and 2014 to rezone a portion of the adjoining lot to the south. The Conditional Overlay allows for personal services, personal improvement services, general retail sales (convenience), and other neighborhood office (NO) zoning district uses and development regulations (C14-2014-0187). Access is taken by way of a circular driveway to West Slaughter Lane. The remainder of …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 17, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 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 May 3, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LR to GR-MU-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0003 - South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use; District 6 2610-½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed 2. Zoning: C14-2022-0041 - Elisa Zoning; District 6 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Lake Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Third NHP Holdings LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Site Specifics (John Hussey) I-RR to GR Recommendation of GR-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff Postponement request to June 7, 2022 Postponement Request: 3. Zoning: C14-2022-0014 - Sprinkle Cutoff Rd Rezoning; District 1 11000 Sprinkle Cutoff Road, Walnut Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Sprinkle Creek Corporation (Glenn Bauries) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Kimley-Horn and Associates (Amanda Brown) I-RR to SF-6 Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Zoning: Location: C14-2021-0194 - Evelyn; Contiguous to District 1 6100 Blue Goose Road, Harris Branch, Decker Creek, and Walnut Creek Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Evelyn J. Remmert, Alfred G. Wendland, and Jou Lee Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey …
From: Tamsen Reed < Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:57 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Subject: C14-2021-0141 Agave Annex: District 1 Dear Heather, Speaking publicly at the Zoning and Platting Meeting for Tuesday May 17, 2022 on the above topic appears to be limited by time, but as a resident of Annette Cove the Agave street most impacted if this re-zoning measure was to pass would like to have my voice heard. I understand the traffic survey reported a 780% traffic increase to Annette Cove. This may be a relative number to the zoning committee, but by what standard is this number acceptable to the people who live on a relatively quiet street off a busy main road - Sendero Hills Parkway. How would any of you feel if you did not work for the City and in zoning and was told your once quiet street was about to become a main thoroughfare access to a new neighborhood development? Annette Cove as a cul-de-sac understandably and currently has resident, visitor, and construction traffic. The construction traffic has certainly been disturbing -- as I listen to it right now-- but there are lots available and in development that exist so this is what we must live through until completed. That is manageable. This re-zoning is not. Not for Annette Cove residents and not for the Rogers Lane residents. Have any of you traveled Rogers Lane? It is rather obvious that Sendero Hills to Annette would be the preferred drive in and drive out. What can we anticipate however in the future if this re-zone was to pass? MORE construction traffic, dangerous two way- one way traffic, crowding, cars with unacceptable speed coming onto Annette from Sendero Hills Parkway, noise disturbance, more speeding on Sendero Hills, traffic jam from Sendero Hills to 969. Traffic is a number and objective, but conditions and living behaviors of the residents are another consideration all together. Neighbors on Annette Cove park on either side of the street. What this creates is a narrow drive through which is fine in normal traffic but not for heavy traffic. We have to think of the tenements of safety and quiet enjoyment. What are the measures for traffic and pedestrian and homeowner safety? What will be implemented? How do the developers intend to address road widening for increased traffic on Annette Cove, slow down measures for the unacceptable traffic speed …
From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoades, Wendy Case Number: C14-2022-0020 Friday, May 13, 2022 9:02:47 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: C14-2022-0020 Contact: Wendy Rhodes, Case Manager Public Hearing: May 17, 2022, Zoning and Platting Commission Dear Ms. Rhoades, I am writing to express my support for the rezoning proposed in the above-mentioned case. My mother is a customer of the pet services small business located on this site. She is a Registered Nurse and I am a Public Healthcare worker. we both work Monday through Friday and weekends. As a nurse she must work nights so I have taken the responsibility to pick them up from daycare before she gets home. As the daughter who works from home at an apartment that does not allow dogs I can can conveniently pick up my mom’s two dogs, Rex and Coco, and receive excellent supervised care from Ali Delaram's staff. Myself and my mother depend on this small business. I support the rezoning to General Retail because it serves my needs and promotes economic resiliency in Austin's small business sector as well as support for two COVID Emergency response workers. Mr. Delaram and his staff are an inclusive workforce who provide excellent customer service and safety to their customers' pets. The economic opportunity provided by this small business is aligned with Austin's Strategic Direction 2023 regarding EconomicOpportunity and Affordability, specifically with these two strategies: Assess outcomes of our programs that support entrepreneurship and designated small, minority-owned, women-owned and disadvantaged businesses and optimize for participant success (e.g. business expansion, revenue, profitability). Support a resilient business environment that supports a climate of innovation,entrepreneurship, and investment and reflects our community values by optimizing City processes and regulations to improve affordability and timeliness. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Rayna Goransson 512-779-8653 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. From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoades, Wendy Case # C14-2022-0020 Sunday, May 15, 2022 1:51:49 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Foxy Roxys Doggie Day Out Good afternoon Ms. Rhoades, I’m writing this letter in support of a local business that truly adds value to our community. I have been bringing my pup, Claude, to doggie …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 17, 2022 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Commissioner King called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Absent: Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith 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 May 3, 2022. Motion to approve minutes of May 3, 2022, as amended, was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 7-0. Vice- Chair Kiolbassa, Commissioners Smith and Woody absent. Commissioner Acosta off the dais. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0003 - South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use; District 6 2610-½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LR to GR-MU-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to June 21, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 7-0. Vice-Chair Kiolbassa, Commissioners Smith and Woody absent. Commissioner Acosta off the dais. 2. Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2022-0041 - Elisa Zoning; District 6 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Lake Creek Watershed Third NHP Holdings LP Site Specifics (John Hussey) I-RR to GR Recommendation of GR-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff Postponement request to June 7, 2022 Postponement Request: Motion to grant Staff request for postponement of this item to June 7, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner …
RMC Monthly Report April 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 413 400 300 200 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 100 0 253 200 153 120 108 12 15 8 29 31 20 19 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting 163 119 122 69 66 66 16 13 11 15 3 + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $49,620.39 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 119 97 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 76 61 66 2 Nov 3 Dec 1 Feb 3 Mar 0 Apr Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 05 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 2022 3247 309 173 41 228 69 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 …
Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Customer Energy Solutions FY22 – Quarter 2 Report As of March 31, 2022 $4.9M $3.7M $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Q1 Q2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Outside COA 7 Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of March 31, 2022. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of May 8, 2022 and is not a complete year. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install In Q2 of FY22, the Weatherization Assistance Program returned to performing final QC inspections in the field with our third • party vendors. This move will ensure that customers are receiving the highest quality of installations. 1 • The Weatherization Assistance Program also launched the Medically Vulnerable Registry (MVR) AC (Air Conditioning) Pilot Program. This Pilot Program will provide CAP customers on the MVR with new or repaired AC units. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) FY22 Q2, The Appliance Efficiency Program is in the process of working on a new proposal and processes for implementing an additional • measure, Solar Screens, to the program. Target go live date is Spring of FY22. • The Appliance Efficiency Program is currently working on outreach material to target new potential contractors in the Austin Energy service area; to provide program eligibility, incentives, etc. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • The program team worked with Texas Gas Service in December to add them to FY22 the Limited Time Offer. Texas Gas Service joined the Limited Time Offer on 1/7/2022 with an $100 rebate for eligible Texas Gas Service customers. • To the Third Party QA /QC inspections in Q1. Performance resumed promote program ENERGY control, quality Home STAR with Instant Savings is pursuing a rebate for Austin Water in Instant Savings for Spring 2022 pilot for hose-end timers. Vendor CLEAResult in SPUR – Instant Savings • beta testing. • The vendor held four instore events this quarter to bring awareness to Instant Savings, Power Partner and other EES programs. The field representative was able to provide education on lighting (esp. Holiday lighting), the Power Partner Seasonal special and general energy efficiency questions. • Direct Install - Low-income outreach with Foundation Communities (FC) – Residents of 11 out of a total 23 properties have received weatherization kits. The pandemic has had quite an impact on delivering …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 05/6/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 73 88 235 107 5 24 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 05/6/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Installation 1225046, 1254626 Park at Crestview 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB 7 331.2 666,308 $290,376 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 Installation 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartments 3 329.5 853,125 $240,742 3 3 201 W St Elmo Rd 2425 Cromwell Cir Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1251567 None 70.8 336,284 $178,411 HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats 376 The Royce at 8100 8100 ANDERSON MILL RD Phase 1 (Complete): Duct Remediation & Seal, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices, Phase 2: Attic insulation …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 17, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Vacant (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the April 19, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Austin Energy Community Outreach Presentation on Base Rate Review. 3. Value of Solar Methodology Review. 4. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. 5. Quarterly update from Austin Water. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Austin Energy’s Green Building Program regarding building materials. ( Sponsors: Stone, White, and Brenneman) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, at call 7. Discussion on avoiding stalemates: establishing RMC best practices on engaging City Staff. (Sponsors: Harmon, Davis) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Discuss potential future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
Water Conservation Update Resource Management Commission Kevin Kluge | May 17, 2022 Agenda Water Supply Outlook Conservation Penalties Ordinance • Timeline • Feedback received Water Forward Plan - Landscape Transformation Drought Stage Triggers: Stage 1: 1.4 Million Acre Feet (MAF) Stage 2: 0.9 MAF Stage 3: 0.6 MAF Conservation Penalties Approvals • Water & Wastewater Commission – April 13 • City Council – May 5 Public information regarding enforcement Process development • Rule regarding admission of liability • Hearings • Invoicing Water Forward Plan 2014 – Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force 2018 - City Council approved Water Forward Plan 2021 - Council asked Austin Water to accelerate the Landscape Transformation Ordinance strategy Landscape Transformation Ordinance Strategy Transition new homes to water-efficient landscaping Could include limitations of "lawn" grass and/or irrigation area More detailed ordinance ideas/language to be created with public input Expected Near-Term Timeline The Ordinance on SpeakUp Austin A platform for online public input • Comments • Free form input • Future meeting dates • Survey Survey Q2: SHOULD THERE BE A CITY OF AUSTIN LIST OF ALLOWED NATIVE OR ADAPTED PLANTS AND GRASSES FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES? Other (please specify), 5.3% No, 22.5% Yes, 33.2% Yes, but only if the list is large enough and allows for potential suitable plant replacements, 38.5% Survey: Q3 SHOULD THE AREA OF TURF GRASS (LAWN GRASS) BE LIMITED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES? Other (please specify), 4.3% No, 30.5% Yes, 28.3% Yes, as long as the area of turf grass can be large enough to be functional (Example: an area for dogs to go to the bathroom outside), 19.3% Yes, as long as the turf grass can be large enough for residential recreational use, 16.0% Survey: Q4 SHOULD THE SIZE OF THE NEW AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS BE LIMITED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, WITH SIZE LIMITATIONS BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE PROPERTY? Yes, 46.5% Other (please specify), 4.8% No, 28.9% Yes, but only for large single-family properties (Examples: lot sizes larger than ¼ acre, landscape areas larger than 8,000 square feet), 17.6% Survey: Q5 IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, SHOULD MORE STANDARDS BE IDENTIFIED FOR NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY? Yes, 36.9% Other (please specify), 4.3% No, 11.8% Yes, but only if the standards balance cost-effectiveness and …
BOARD/COMMISSION RESOLUTION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION ON AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING AND SAFE BUILDING MATERIALS WHEREAS, Americans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors; and WHEREAS, many building materials are made of, or coated with, toxic chemicals, whose harm can be magnified in modern energy-efficient buildings with less ventilation; and WHEREAS, many of these chemicals have dangerous qualities, as they can be carcinogenic, neurotoxic, developmental and reproductive toxins, asthmagens and respiratory sensitizers, endocrine disrupting chemicals, acutely toxic, and aquatically toxic; and WHEREAS, since many of these more toxic building products are widely used in apartment and tract- home construction, resulting in more exposure for lower-income and middle-income residents; and WHERAS, production of toxic building materials is often energy intensive and also has an adverse air quality and health impacts for communities near the points of production; and WHEREAS, Austin seeks to lead by example to persuade other local and state governments and programs around the country to avoid harmful chemicals in buildings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN that the commission recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to: 1. Create a working group of stakeholders, facilitated by Austin Energy staff, to suggest revisions to the single family and multifamily green building point system to strengthen human and environmental protections from harmful substances. The purpose of the working group shall be to: 1) identify and encourage safe building materials; and 2) avoid toxic building materials when necessary. 2. The working group shall strive to include: professionals in the building industry; Austin Energy Green Building staff; environmental experts; health experts; tenant advocates; and members of the Resource Management Commission. 3. The working group shall forward recommendations to the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin by August 1, 2022.
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Manager Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Q1 Program Updates Distributed 2021 Annual Report Jasmine King-Bush was promoted to Energy Efficiency Program Manager EE Program Supervisor position has been posted EE Education and Outreach Specialist has been posted 2 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights CLEAResult 7 customers serviced 28k Therms saved 575k Gallons of water saved *savings reflects expected annual savings 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights Behavioral education Website revisions underway to streamline residential and builder application processes. Water-Saving Kits Continuing to research kit modification options for cost savings and components enhancements 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Participation – Through Mar 2022 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income/Free Equipment Program Highlights 28 families assisted 39 appliances replaced 2022 Goal – identify new referral sources, strengthen existing referral relationships Contractor reimbursement rates adjusted to remain competitive with local area rates 6 Questions?
