SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2017-0277.1A COMMISSION DATE: September 7, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Barton Creek Sections K, L, and O Phase 1 Final Plat ADDRESS: 3101 Lost Creek Blvd. APPLICANT: Stratus Properties (Erin D. Pickens) AGENT: LJA Engineering (John Clark, PE) ZONING: Not applicable - ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Not applicable AREA: 341.51 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 23 DISTRICT: Not applicable - ETJ WATERSHED: Barton Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be along interior streets and the subdivision side of Tecoma Circle. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Barton Creek Sections K, L, and O Phase 1, a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan. This plat proposes 12 single-family lots, one open space/drainage/water quality easement lot, one private street/drainage easement/public utility easement lot, and 9 multi- family/condo lots on 341.51 acres. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 30-2-84(B). The conditions include recording a park easement for a trail, finalizing participation in the Regional Stormwater Management Program, posting fiscal, and adding final signatures to the plat. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2021 B-131 of 27 B-132 of 27 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING B-133 of 27 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING 14 15 13 12 6 7 5 11 8 4 16 10 9 3 B-134 of 27 7 2 B R A Y S U R V E Y N O . A B S T R A C T N O . 7 4 J O H N L . RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING 1 0 0 7 4 1 S T A N D E R F O R D S U R V E Y N O . A B S T R A C T N O . J . B-135 of 27 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING B R A Y 7 2 A B S T R A C T N O . …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ - 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 AGENDA Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action. (5 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Construction Improvement Project Contract Price Increases due to Material Cost Increases. (20 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a proposed resolution on the issue of Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (30 minutes) d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (20 minutes) e. Overview of the FY 2021-2022 SMBR Budget with discussion and possible action. (20 minutes) f. Review of the 2020 Annual Report submitted to the City Clerk’s Office with discussion and possible action. (15 minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Monthly update on the 1) Council Awards; 2) Third Party Project; 3) Request for Change (RFC); and 4) Certification Roll. (30 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the prospect of a resolution supporting the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-Owned Businesses in the City’s procurement process. (5 minutes) c. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action (5 minutes) Page 1 of 2 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update on the Corridor Program Outreach Plan • Update from Development Services Department on their Contractor Registration program 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – 12:30 P.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 1. 2. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 25, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. C. Debrief from working group’s equity workshop, held August 30, 2021 Launch of community survey in mid-September Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: C.1. September 23, 2021 C.2. October 14, 2021 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 1
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 – 10:30 a.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela X MEETING NOTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 19, 2021 MOTION: Approve minutes from July 19, 2021 by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. VOTE: 2- 0, Heimsath absent. Commissioner Heimsath admitted to the meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Review criteria for success Staff: Intended purpose is for general guidance, reference in plan development B. C. Committee feedback: A good place to start Consider condensing if possible, but ok if not Who will measure success? Discuss topics for working group consideration (discussion combined with C) Discuss order of topics for working group meetings Staff explained the process for sorting and organizing topic suggestions Committee feedback: Ensure that how preservation relates to other laws, programs, etc. is clearly explained and reinforced throughout plan development process 1 Include community involvement under partnerships topic Consider what’s possible in existing legal and zoning framework; also consider what would be ideal Include funding opportunities and incentives Expand incentives to support preservation at all levels, for all groups Expand education Discuss disaster preparedness (e.g., flooding, fires) Plan draft will not include an updated preservation ordinance, but the plan will likely require updates to the ordinance to be achieved Discuss issues of integrity for community resources Get working group input on topics list/meeting schedule Potential briefing to Historic Landmark Commission in September The committee agreed a briefing would be helpful D. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. VOTE: 2-0, Heimsath off the dais. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE September 7 , 2021 at 3:00pm City Hall, 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Voting Members: Sharlene Leurig - Chair Diane Kennedy Bill Moriarty Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Vanessa Puig-Williams Todd Bartee Sarah Faust Perry Lorenz Robert Mace Hani Michel Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Sam Tedford Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Kelly AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – September 7, 2021 at 3:00pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the July 13, 2021 Task Force meeting. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water Supply Outlook b. Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress c. Water Loss Update d. Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports 1. Lead Abatement Subcommittee 2. Ordinance Subcommittee 3. 4. Climate Technical Advisory Group 5. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Indirect Potable Reuse Subcommittee 3. RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS a. Recognize members leaving the Task Force 4. VOTING ITEMS a. Officer Elections for the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force; Chair and Vice Chair 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, at 512-972- 0112, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Jaynell Nicholson at 512-972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov
Water Supply Update Water Forward Task Force 9/7/2021 Current Water Supplies 0200,000400,000600,000800,0001,000,0001,200,0001,400,0001,600,0001,800,0002,000,0002,200,000Jan-05Jan-06Jan-07Jan-08Jan-09Jan-10Jan-11Jan-12Jan-13Jan-14Jan-15Jan-16Jan-17Jan-18Jan-19Jan-20Jan-21Jan-22Storage, acre-feetCombined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and TravisJanuary 1, 2005 through September 1, 20210.6M ac-ft2.01M ac-ft Full StorageInterruptible stored water for non-Garwood divisionswas not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 025,00050,00075,000100,000125,000150,000175,000200,000225,000JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAcre-FeetHighland Lakes InflowsAverage 1942 - PresentAverage 2008 - 20152021 LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375&refresh=60c24207690e11623343623
AUSTIN WATER Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing Matt Cullen, P.E. September 7, 2021 Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing September 7, 2021 Overview: Austin Water’s water distribution system includes 3,965 miles of pipeline ranging in size from 2-inch diameter to 84-inch diameter pipes. While all water systems experience water loss, Austin Water has a multi- pronged approach to increase accuracy of our measurements and reduce sources of water loss in our system. On-going participation in industry best practices and innovations Fast response to reported leaks Infrastructure renewal investments Proactive detection and prevention Agenda Measuring Water Loss Performance Indicators for Water Loss Austin Water Performance Production Meter Validation Project Strategies to Address Water Loss Summary and Questions Measuring Water Loss American Water Works Association methodology: Plant Production Meter Volumes Known and Estimated Water Use (metered-billed, fire fighting, flushing, etc.) Water Loss Performance Indicators Infrastructure Leak Index (ILI) Real Water Losses/Unavoidable Real Loss Based on miles of main, system pressure, and number of connections Benchmarks: • 1.0 – Theoretical perfection • 2.0 – Excellent performance • 3.0-5.0 – Texas Water Development Board suggested range Austin Water’s Performance Infrastructure Leakage Index Lead pipe 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TWDB SUGGESTED RANGE FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY13 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ILI is within Texas Water Development Board’s suggested range Total water loss is increasing Austin Water’s Performance Water Loss Metrics Comparison Lead pipe 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ILI Leaks/100 Miles of Main Industry Average Leaks/100 Miles of Main ILI is not tracking the same as our other metrics Production Meter Validation Project Consultant performed meter validation at all three plants (37 meters) Preliminary take-aways: • Not all meters were calibrated correctly • Some plant meters have errors in excess of ±5% • Errors are variable • Impact on previous calculations are not clear Action items: • Refine calibration procedures • Make recommended corrections and improvements • Repeat validation process after improvements are completed Strategies to Address Water Loss Response to reported leaks Percent of Leaks responded to in under 3 hours 100.0 90.0 80.0 70.0 60.0 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 2012 …
Versión en español a continuación. Governance/Membership Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, September 7, 2021 Governance/Membership Committee Meeting to be held September 7, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (09/6/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 7, 2021, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Governance/Membership Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, September 7, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (September 7, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9/06/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico …
From: To: Subject: Date: Janet Brooks Sirwaitis, Sherri C14-2021-0012 letter to zoning commission and conditional overlay consideration requests for zoning hearing Sept.7th.pdf Thursday, September 2, 2021 11:08:38 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The letter you revived yesterday from Angie Netzel which included our neighborhood request for consideration of conditional overlays: I was out of town most of yesterday afternoon and didn’t have a chance to proofread the final letter which was sent. There are two important words ….”and Jennings”…missing twice in the section requesting consideration for conditional overlays. I’ve corrected the omissions in the copy below which now reads correctly in Section B Intro and Section B1. 1. How can the corrected portion be attached and / or addressed to all recipients prior to or at hearing? 2. FYIThere are 2 different question after section B . B. In the event this case moves forward at the public hearing, we are requesting your consideration of applying the following conditions to the boundary of C14-2021-0012 which is adjacent to its boundary with Avery Island Ave. and Jennings. 1. An extended dense continuous and maintained mature tree buffer to within the first 200 ft of its boundary and the adjacent single family homes along the boundary with Avery Island Ave. and Jennings and where applicable a 500 ft. buffer Around all critical environmental features and their required mitigations 2. Prohibited uses to include these additional prohibited uses A. Laundry Services B. Off-site accessory parking C. Outdoor Entertainment D. Vehicle storage E. Maintenance and Service Facilities F. Transportation Terminal G. Automotive rentals H. Building maintenance services I. Commercial off-street parking J. Construction sales and services K. Convenience Storage L. Drop off recycling collection facility 3. Decreased DENSITY from 350 units to 300 Units 4. Decreased Building Heights: from 80% to 60% 5. Decreased maximum impervious and building cover requirements from 60% to what TCEQ requires —————— Questions 2 and 3at end of following: section B was followed by Section C which had 2 parts: statement from neighbors detailing their oppositions and about their description of and support of Angie and me as facilitators including requesting consideration of conditional overlays. That was followed by 9 pages with signatures and a final page with signatures by Angie and me plus statement why we do not have formal Organization yet and that signatures submitted are not a petition. Here are questions 2 snd …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: slskoglund Sirwaitis, Sherri sls C14-2021-0091 Friday, September 3, 2021 8:25:38 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Thank you for taking the time to explain the process the other day. Regarding the above-referenced case, as a resident of Coppertree Condos I qualify as an interested party. As an interested party the following concerns for the health and safety of the current population: 1. the traffic - already the traffic is increased due to the IDEA school. With the addition of this complex the traffic will increase thereby affecting Yager Lane current traffic pattern. 2. the noise - currently this area is considered one of the quieter areas in Austin making it a very desirable area to live. 3. decreased property values - over crowding 4. crime - currently Coppertree experiences many car break-ins and minor crimes. with an increased population targeting lower income the probability of increased crime is almost certain. 5. feral cats and dogs - with the increase with an increased population 6. trash - more people, more trash. Thank you for allowing this opportunity to voice concerns. Currently this is a desirable area to live and the quality of life is safe and comfortable. Please take this into consideration before allowing this project to proceed. 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.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 AGENT: Hector Avila CASE: C14-2021-0120 – Rezoning Liquor Store TO: CS-1 ZONING FROM: GR-CO ADDRESS: 3131 East SH 71 Service Road Westbound, Suite 200 SITE AREA: 0.023 acres (1,000 square feet) APPLICANT: 3131 East 71 LLC (Najib F. Wehbe) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial - liquor sales – conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits automotive repair services, automotive washing (of any type), and pawn shop services. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 1, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 14, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is a 1,000 square foot unoccupied lease space at the east end of a recently constructed commercial development that contains a service station and a food sales use, and is located on the East SH 71 westbound service road at its intersections with Cheviot Lane and Royster Avenue. The property was annexed into the City in September 2001 and zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) district by a 2008 case. The Conditional Overlay limited development to 2,000 vehicle trips per day, and prohibits automotive repair services, automotive washing, and pawn shop services. In 2018, the property was rezoned to remove the Conditional Overlay that established a 2,000 vehicle trip limit, and the list of prohibited uses remains intact. C14-2021-0120 Page 2 The property is located just outside of the Airport Overlay Zone-3 district, also known as the ½ mile buffer. There are residential uses to the north and east (I-SF-2; LO-MU); and commercial uses, including a concrete pad for a former restaurant (limited) and auto-related uses to the west (GR; GR-CO; CS-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes commercial – liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning in order to occupy the lease space with a liquor sales use. The approved site plan shows driveways to East SH 71 service road, Royster Avenue and Cheviot Lane. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The commercial – liquor sales (CS-1) zoning district is intended for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature which typically have operating characteristics or traffic …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Kirsten Hofmann Sirwaitis, Sherri; Avila, Rosemary kirsten Re: FW: September 7, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Agenda Tuesday, September 7, 2021 12:50:05 PM RedFin flood risk C14-2021-0012.pdf Sherri [+ Rosemary per SP-2021-0124C]. VERY helpful, and my continued thanks in educating me on the sources and differences. I've learned that participants must be in person in today's Platting & Zoning meeting, which is unfortunate as I'm not able to do so. I have re-summarized my concerns here, and reached out to Rosemary (and re-cc’d here) per your suggestion: A) High concern for near-by residential and single-family housing due to: - Allowance for up to 60ft tall buildings - No requirement for minimum interior side yard, rear yard, front yard, or street yard setbacks - Buildings this tall, and the associated lighting, will adversely impact those residences with shadows and light/audio noise. People down the street with large apt buildings backed-up to their houses already complain of the noise (on both sides of the fence) and a mere barking dog in the backyard was forced inside despite his owner’s own fencing and property. - Glad to hear that impervious cover isn’t worsened, but these added structures and parking will impact the environment and living conditions of humans and wildlife in the area. - flood concerns and flood-plains along Walnut Creek (attached and more in Rosemary's scope?) . . .any added volume of structures and people, seem relevant to this zoning change: assessment on flood risk with people’s houses greatest-at-risk not proactively informed of this change B) Not sure if under your scope or Rosemary’s: - A new geological survey is needed, given the abandoned parking garage from years ago and earlier reports of caves, sinkholes and cavities 3) Per Sherri's note my other concerns are addressed by the site approval/design: Rosemary per SP-2021-0124C - when is this reviewed or discussed for approval? - any updates to assessments, surveys or studies? One geological report referenced is from Nov 2009 Earlier flood assessments were > 20 years ago [please ref attachment on flood risk near the primary path of water from site] Houston's flooding has shown that these changes need stronger and more recent assessments; please don't turn Austin into Houston. Thank you for your time and expertise! Good health to you and be safe! Kirsten Hofmann 6225 Avery Island Ave, Austin TX 78727 Hi Ms. Hofmann, On …
September 7, 2021 Micah J. King Senior Associate The Zoning and Platting Commission The City of Austin 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, Texas 78701 Direct: 512.370.3468 micah.king@huschblackwell.com Re: Letter Regarding Item B-3 (Research Park Rezoning) on the September 7, 2021, Agenda of the Zoning and Platting Commission Regarding the Rezoning (the “Case”) of Property at: 12455, 12501 Research Boulevard North Bound, 12489, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road NB, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway (the “Property”) Dear Commissioners: I am writing you on behalf of my clients who own and reside at properties on Blackfoot Trail across McNeil Drive from the above-referenced zoning Property. My clients are not opposed to and could even support the rezoning so long as the applicant and developer of the Property work with the City Staff to ensure that there is no adverse flooding impact on my clients’ properties. There is a history of flooding on the west side of McNeil Drive near Blackfoot Trail. This flooding was addressed by the City installing a stormwater drain under and along the west side of McNeil Drive, but my clients are concerned that flooding would become an issue again if the City does increase the size of the drain to offset any future increase to the amount of impervious cover as part of the redevelopment of the overall Property (not just on Lot 11, which is in a different watershed than the western portion of the Property). Thank you for your consideration of this issue. Sincerely, Micah King HB: 4812-2256-4089.1
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Neighborhood Concerns RE: C14-2021-0117 (1017 W. SLAUGHTER LANE) OPPOSING REQUESTED REZONING TO GR-MU-V This is where we live… First issue: Increased traffic on Slaughter Lane threatens people’s safety! Chisholm Lane is a dead- end road with egress only onto Slaughter Lane. THE FOLLOWING SLIDE SHOWS THE INTERSECTION WITH SLAUGHTER LANE TO THE WEST… Overflow parking from La Petite daycare employee meeting Road conditions on trash and recycle day. Slaughter and Chisholm Lane Intersection …on a Sunday morning Target site has egress only onto Slaughter Lane. THE FOLLOWING SLIDE SHOWS THE CHISHOLM LANE INTERSECTION WITH SLAUGHTER LANE TO THE EAST… This is where they want to add retail and hundreds of apartments! What traffic control measures will ensure citizens are safe traveling north, south, east, and west? Second issue: There is a significant environmental threat Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park is designated wildland… THE FOLLOWING SLIDE SHOWS THE 150’PROXIMITY TO THE TARGET SITE… Subject Tract also overlaps a creek buffer zone: An additional environmental threat… An aerial view …clearly showing the creek buffer running through the southern third of the subject tract How will the runoff from the proposed development be captured to avoid flooding or water contamination? Too many on too little…a third of subject tract is unbuildable! Slaughter Lane from Brodie to IH35 Slaughter Lane from HEB on Menchaca to the east …with new apartment complex under construction marked Construction site from Bilbrook Place Construction site north to Slaughter Lane Construction site from Swanson Ranch Road Third issue: Infrastructure cannot accommodate more high- density residential. Transit options easy walking distance: Buses #3 & #318 CapMetro options via #3 and #318 (north and west) CapMetro options via #3 and #318 (east); #10 (north) Please: NO further development unless the City of Austin improves the infrastructure to support planful growth!! This is our neighborhood
From: To: Subject: Date: Ruth Lauer Graham, Mark; Kitchen, Ann; Craig, Ken C14-2021-0119 911/915 Dittmar Tuesday, September 7, 2021 12:07:54 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Mr. Graham, I am writing to rebut the claims made in the staff recommendations on the above case. I recognize the need for more affordable housing in Austin and would welcome a project like this along a transit corridor or within the urban core. However, the property is over ½ mile from the nearest transit corridor and not close to any schools, shops, services or other amenities. The owner proposes to build 30 up to 4 story units on 1.48 acres. In discussions with the neighborhood, he said these are likely to be 2 and 3 bedroom row-house style condominiums in two buildings. He requests a zoning change from what was SF-2 and DR (which was used as SF-2). The proposed zoning change does not satisfy the public need for affordable housing. The owner is seeking density that is incompatible with neighbors so that he can maximize the return on his investment. A change in zoning will provide special privilege to the owner while negatively impacting existing neighbors. The project does not add to housing choice. There are plenty of condos and smaller homes already in this area. There are currently over 200 condo style homes going in further west on Dittmar. And there is a condo development across the street. The owner representative stated that NO affordable units are planned. Please explain how this adds to housing choice. The zoning is incompatible with surrounding areas, which are generally SF and MH. None of the zoning cases cited allow such an extreme change. The adjacent SF-4 zoning is on small lots. The proposed MF zoning will bring 3 times that density to the area. Cramming a four story, 2 building condo development (along with an estimated 60 vehicles) in the middle of the neighborhood just doesn’t make sense. Again, it would if it were near an Activity Corridor with schools, amenities and public transport nearby. This is not the case. The wonderful Dittmar Rec Center and pool are about it. I would love to see Austin develop and stick to plans like Imagine Austin. Instead I see no proactive planning, just responding positively to anything a developer requests while penalizing existing residents. I would also like the Case Manager and builder …
Zoning and Platting Commission Question and Answer Report September 7, 2021 B-03 C14-2021-0012 - Research Park Rezoning; District 6 Commissioner Denkler /Staff Response Hi Commissioner Denkler, The Housing and Planning Department staff believe that this project will comply with the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan as the proposed LI-PDA zoning on the property will provide for additional housing within 800 feet from the Jollyville Activity Corridor and 1,550 feet from the 183 and McNeil Neighborhood Center. As the Comprehensive Planning comments state in the zoning case report, the proposed LI-PDA zoning will meet the intent of: LUT P7. Encourage infill and redevelopment opportunities that place residential, work, and retail land uses in proximity to each other to maximize walking, bicycling, and transit opportunities. • HN P10. Create complete neighborhoods across Austin that have a mix of housing types and land uses, affordable housing and transportation options, and access to schools, retail, employment, community services, and parks and recreation options. This 179.14 acre site is located between two major arterial roadways, McNeil Drive and Research Boulevard (U.S. Highway 183) in an area with job opportunities, schools and a mixture of housing. The Housing and Planning Department does not review Imagine Austin for compliance with environmental issues. The Watershed Protection Department staff (the Environmental Officer) and the Development Services Department staff were included in the review of this rezoning application for the proposed LI-PDA zoning. The Current Planning staff reviewed the applicant’s proposed PDA overlay conditions (i.e.- additional permitted uses, prohibited uses and site development standards) and we are recommending the LI-PDA zoning request at this location. The environmental review’s comments have been cleared and the applicant amended their PDA overlay request to state that the maximum impervious cover and maximum building coverage is set forth by the applicable watershed limitation. New development on the property will be subject to Compatibility Standards. Per LDC Sec. 25-2- 1051, any development which occurs in an SF-6 or less restrictive zoning district which is located 540 feet or less from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district will be subject to compatibility development regulations. In this rezoning application, the applicant is only requesting that the proposed PDA conditions apply to Lot 11 on the property. The Transportation review comments from ATD state that a Traffic impact analysis was waived, except for the development on Lot 11, a new site plan (or revision to any …
` PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 2, 2021 Queen Austin Rebecca Webber Amanda Lewis Rebecca Bernhardt The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday, August 2, 2021 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Rebecca Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:01p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez John Kiracofe Board Members Absent: Rocky Lane and Michael Sierra-Arevalo Staff in Attendance: Robin Henderson, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Citizen Communications - Citizens signed up to speak: 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales called for the approval of the July 6, 2021 minutes. Commissioner Bernhardt requested two edits/corrections to the minutes; 1. Update attendance list to include Rebecca Bernhardt’s name and delete the duplicate listings of Rebecca Webber’s name. 2. Edit language on Commissioner Bernhardt’s request to APD from “clearance updates to clearance rates”. Chair Gonzales, deemed the minutes approved with noted corrections. -Carlos Leon spoke on Threat from Cap Metro Driver, COVID-19 Vaccines, Mask and Unmasked mandates 1 2. OLD BUSINESS 2a. Implementation of Proposition B Ordinance (sponsors: Commissioner Bernhardt and Hausenfluck) 3:25pm-3:40pm This item was introduced by Commissioner Ramirez Speakers were: - Dianna Grey, Homeless Strategy Director, City of Austin -Sarah Rose, Director, Austin Mutual Aide -Candace Swan, Community Advocate and recipient of Austin Mutual Aide Services -Karly Jo Dixon, Attorney Dianna Grey thanked the board for inviting her to present/update on the latest efforts on im- plementation of Prop B Ordinance. Ms Grey commented on the stages/phases her office has in place when working to assist the homeless population to find temporary shelter and permanent housing. The topics discussed were: -HEAL(Homeless Encampment Assistance Link) initiative and the work taking place in Phase I to offer the homeless resources to assist in finding temporary housing and permanent housing. - First Phase: Four High Priority Encampments (East Austin, South Central, Downtown (Central Business District and Northwest Austin) Compassionate closure of first two HEAL sites -Terrazas Library – June -Ben White Bld. and Manchaca Road – July 15 -Suites #3 and #4: August/early September -70 of 74 people who were offered housing accepted and moved to bridge shelter -67 of the original 70 guests remain at Southbridge, - the 67 guests, approximately 50 have been enrolled in housing …
