Sitewide Strategies Vertical Geo- exchange Well Abate Asbestos Solar Ready Fixed-Tilt Solar Overhangs Rain Garden Views to Nature Ground Source Heat Pumps, High Filtration (MERV 16), Dehumidification Underground Rainwater Tank Replenish Mid-Level Planting Remove Invasives Use Natives KEY Health Energy Ecology Water Carbon Resilience Interim Ponds Filter Strip Ground Source Heat Pumps, High Filtration (MERV 16), Dehumidification Curb and Gutter Rainwater Tanks Bioswale Ecological Carbon Sequestration Deep Dig Out for Flooding Capacity Stone Path Edges Flush Mount Solar Terrace Vegetation Down to Creek Low Carbon Concrete Vertical Geo- exchange Well Existing Building Reuse SUSTAINABILITY + RESILIENCE | 187 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Maintenance While initial decisions greatly influence the durability of both the buildings and the site, it is imperative to prioritize ongoing operations and maintenance to ensure the facilities remain functional and accessible to the public in the future. The UMLAUF is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining non- traditional sustainability systems such as solar, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and more. The plan recommends convening fully integrated meetings with all stakeholders, including operations and maintenance personnel, at the project’s inception. Throughout the process, operations or maintenance teams will be kept informed and engaged to ensure their endorsement and familiarity with the integrated systems with a commitment to training and upskilling personel. Upon project completion, it is recommended to compile a comprehensive maintenance manual for both the buildings and the site, ensuring the continuity of sustainability initiatives for years to come. In alignment with Austin’s Zero Waste citywide initiative, further exploration is encouraged to develop an operations, maintenance, and events plan aimed at achieving zero waste objectives. Aside: Conversations in this process have spurred evaluating sustainability in the perspective of not just the built environment, but also in relation to operations and the organization. The UMLAUF team is re-thinking event-related environmental impacts and community engagement programs in hopes that the operations and organization can leave a positive impact on the environment and community. SUSTAINABILITY + RESILIENCE | 188 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Sustainability Glossary CERTIFICATIONS Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) – cultivates innovation in building for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic, and human well-being. Known as the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, AEGB created a model for many other cities as well as direction for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. (Definition was paraphrased directly from Austin Energy’s website.) Leadership in …
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UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan Our Mission Cultivating community, curiosity, and connection through nature, contemporary artists, and the work of Charles Umlauf. Charles Umlauf 1910 - 1994 Barton Creek Zilker Neighborhood Michael Ray Charles Luis Jiménez Sedrick Huckaby Jennifer Ling Datchuk &Tammie Rubin Historic Homestead Existing Sculpture Garden Existing Museum New Building “The Treehouse” New Building “The Gateway” Natural Zone Historic Preservation Accessibility Art + Education Mobility Community Sustainability TAG sessions Work sessions Public Sessions Community Events Online Survey Design Guidelines Natural Zone Welcome Zone Food truck area Food truck area The Gateway The Gateway Garden + Museum Stormwater Runoff From Barton Blvd. Opportunity for City Current Conditions Proposed Diversified Landscape The Treehouse The Treehouse The Treehouse The Treehouse Health Energy Carbon Improve occupant health and well-being Achieve annual net zero energy Reduce embodied carbon emissions by 50% Ecology Water Resilience Replenish middle layer of ecology with regenerative species to create plant diversity. Target 100% of irrigation and water feature to be supplied by non-potable sources Preserve site through a 500 year flood and regular rain events People-Centric Design UMLAUF Carbon Balance over 30 Years 600+ Tons of CO2 in Year 1 The high embodied carbon in the first year is due to several factors including resource intensive construction materials, long transportation distances, etc. City of Austin’s Goal to Decarbonize by 2040 The estimation was done off of City of Austin’s commitment to decarbonize their local grid by 2040 Maintenance Embodied Carbon Over time, the building will need to upkeep, indicated here. It is important to choose durable materials that will last. Forest Sequesters 5 tons CO2e /Year Compared to the operational carbon, the forest sequesters very little carbon a year. Year s Solar Offsets Less CO2e as the Grid Decarbonizes As the grid decarbonizes, a unit of renewable energy offsets less CO2e in 2040 than today’s more carbon intensive grid. Zero Carbon Emissions (2040 - Infinity) When the grid decarbonizes and the building is built, there are no longer any emission sources (other than the occasional maintenance)! ) s n o T ( e 2 O C 60 0 50 0 40 0 30 0 20 0 10 0 0 - 100 Water Synthesis Water Catchment, Use, and Reuse Phase 1: Existing Facility Projects Phase 2: Historic Preservation Phase 3: Expansion and Unification umlaufsculpture.org/visionplan
Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite, Part 2: Overview of Drainage Elements of Staff Proposal Environmental Commission | August 21, 2024 Watershed Protection Staff Presentation Outline • Council direction Three different development processes • • Non-zoning requirements The continuum question • • • • Flood detention The ordinance’s drainage proposal Storm drain connection proposal Summary • • Questions Council Direction Resolutions 20230504-023 and 20221201-048: • Propose streamlined development processes scaled for small residential subdivisions and multifamily projects with 5 to 16 units • “create a site plan review process tailored appropriately for missing middle housing, with fewer requirements than that of full site plan review • “holistically review all existing non-zoning development requirements for value and impact in application to missing middle projects, including but not limited to drainage and water quality, parking and street impact fees, parkland dedication, trees, and utilities…. with the goal of streamlining review in a manner scaled to the impacts of development” Three Different Development Processes Three main ways to build housing and other developments: 1. Building Permits (for 1 to 3 residential units on one lot) 2. Residential Subdivisions (to create the lots for building permits) 3. Site Plans (for multifamily residential projects, including missing middle) • Each path has separate code and processes • Building permits are much simpler and more streamlined than the others Building Permit (BP) • Is last/follows subdivision in the order of the development process • Is the vehicle to build 1 to 3 houses on an existing, platted lot • Features relatively small-scale projects with more streamlined permitting process • SF-1, SF-2, and SF-3 zones have impervious cover limits of 45% • Requires the following to guide drainage design: o Building Code o Plumbing Code o Texas State Law o Land Development Code: floodplain and erosion hazard zone • Has less demanding drainage requirements than subdivision—e.g., no storm drainage analysis or detention required—since these are assumed to take place at the preceding subdivision phase Residential Subdivisions • Precedes building permits in the order of the development process • Creates multiple platted lots, on each of which 1 to 3 homes can be built using a building permit • Traditionally large-scale projects with full, more complex permitting process • Watershed impervious cover limits are considered at this phase • Larger projects include roads and utility infrastructure • Requirements include storm drainage analysis and flood detention • Existing regulations designed …
RESOLUTION NO. 20221201-048 WHEREAS, Austin must take action to address the local affordability and housing crises; and WHEREAS, compact residential developments of three to sixteen homes, often referred to as "missing middle" housing, can provide greater affordability and be more easily attainable by moderate-income families and individuals compared to new single-family homes by spreading the cost of the land across more units; and WHEREAS, missing middle housing facilitates walkability, transit, and community-building while fitting within residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, diverse housing types and price points benefit and support community diversity, including young adults, families and children, adults aging in place, people with disabilities, and anyone else who may not want, need, or be able to afford a single-family home; and WHEREAS, current City code allows a simpler residential review process for single-family or duplex projects, but small projects with three to sixteen residential units must adhere to the complex, expensive, and time-consuming site plan process required of large multifamily and commercial projects; and WHEREAS, full site plan review can involve as many as ten to thirteen City departments; and WHEREAS, a neighborhood-scale fourplex has more in common with a single-family house in terms of its impacts to surrounding areas than a large apartment, mixed-use, or commercial complex; and Page 1 of 4 WHEREAS, since construction of missing middle housing frequently occurs through the Affordability Unlocked Bonus Program, establishing an easier regulatory process for missing middle housing will increase the supply of affordable units and help to further housing goals adopted in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint; and WHEREAS, Council first initiated revisions to the site plan process for missing middle projects as part ofAffordability Unlocked, Resolution No. 20190221-027, with more recent direction provided through water quality code changes, Resolution No. 20220609-061; and WHEREAS,_as part of its actions on the amendments initiated by Resolution No. 20220609-061, Planning Commission recommended deferring amendments related to the site plan process to 2023 in order to allow development of a more comprehensive staff recommendation that addresses the broader range of regulatory challenges confronting missing middle housing; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the high priority Council and the Austin community places on simplifying City processes and reducing costs for housing, this resolution provides additional direction to guide development of previously initiated amendments related to missing middle housing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: To facilitate the creation of …
RESOLUTION NO. 20230504-023 WHEREAS, the cost of housing and residential property in the City of Austin is too high for too many people; and WHEREAS, the high cost of property and large lot sizes incentivizes the construction of larger, more expensive housing units; and WHEREAS, creating more lots is a key opportunity to help address Austin's housing needs; and WHEREAS, the process of subdividing lots in the City of Austin is expensive, time consuming, and greatly impacts the cost and difficulty of building smaller housing; and WHEREAS, reviewing the subdivision process and applicable regulations may incentivize and make it more economically viable to build smaller, more affordable housing units; and WHEREAS, creating an easier, cheaper process for subdividing smalllots will make the process more accessible for more Austinites; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council initiates amendments to the Land Development Code (Title 25) related to the plat process and directs the City Manager to develop a proposal to facilitate the creation of infilllots within existing residential subdivisions. The proposal should: Page 1 of 3 1. 2. Include a process for utilizing the amended plat process to create no more than six lots within "residential improvement areas," consistent with applicable requirements of state law. Include a plan for designating residential improvement areas to the greatest extent possible throughout the City. The City Manager may consider the following criteria in determining where such a designation would be appropriate while balancing the need to create more housing opportunities throughout the City: • Existence of infrastructure sufficient to support the creation of six or fewer new residential lots; Impacts on water quality and drainage; • • Wildfire risk; • Access to public streets; and • Availability of utility services within the area and whether extension of municipal facilities would be required. 3. 4. Include subdivision related waivers and variances that currently require approval by the Land Use Commission that the City Manager recommends should be approved administratively. Include other subdivision related changes necessary to facilitate creation of more infill lots. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to explore opportunities to provide income-based financial assistance to applicants on a sliding scale for costs associated with the amended plat process. Page 2 of 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: When developing the proposal described in this Resolution, the City Manager is directed …
Wastewater Capital Improvements Environmental Commission August 21, 2024 Charles Celauro, PE Assistant Director, Engineering Services Agenda 1. Wastewater System Overview 2. Capital Improvement Projects a. Walnut Creek WWTP b. Wastewater Treatment Plants c. Odor Control Facilities d. Wastewater Collection System e. Wastewater Lift Stations 2 Brushy Creek East WWTP ** Wastewater by the Numbers Austin Water Statics: ❖ 2,900 Miles of Gravity Lines Balcones PP River Place PP Lost Creek PP LEGEND Regional WWTP Solids Management Plant Package Plant (PP) Brushy Creek East WWTP Expansion 3 Dessau PP OSCAR and CLARA Walnut Creek WWTP Hornsby Bend Biosolids Mngt Plant Wildhorse PP Taylor Lane PP South Austin Regional WWTP Pearce Lane PP ❖ 59,000 Manholes ❖ 137 Lift Stations ❖ 78 Miles of Force Mains ❖ 9 Decentralized Package WWTP ❖ 1 Fractional Ownership Plant (Brushy Creek East WWTP) (**COA Ownership 9.87%) ❖ 2 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plants (Walnut Creek & South Austin Regional WWTP) Thoroughbred Farms PP ❖ 1 Biosolids Plant (Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant) Future Wastewater Investments Nearly 50% of capital spending is dedicated to wastewater improvements Wastewater treatment process conversion to Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Rehabilitation and renewal of treatment facilities, lift stations, pipelines and manholes Inspection of wastewater lines and manholes and smoke testing Interdepartmental coordination Mobility projects relocations and betterments In-situ wastewater line renewal program Spot repairs of wastewater lines and manholes Maintain increased flows 4 Walnut Creek WWTP 5 WALNUT CREEK WWTP Treatment Capacity 1977 – 18 MGD 1987 – 40 MGD 1990 – 60 MGD 2005 – 75 MGD 6 WALNUT CREEK WWTP Rehabilitation and Renewal Projects 2000 – Reclaimed Water 2002 – Headworks #2 2009 – Electrical Distribution 2013 – Reclaimed Water 2017 – Tertiary Filter 2019 – Secondary Treatment 2020 – Sludge Thickener 2020 – Pump Replacements 2021 – Plant Control & Network 2022 – Gas Scrubber 7 Treatment Plant Expansion and Enhancement ❖ Rehabilitation projects ❖ New 25 MGD expansion with nutrient removal and UV disinfection ❖ Convert existing 75 MGD with nutrient removal and UV disinfection ❖ Plant protection from high flow events and flood waters Package Plants 9 Brushy Creek East WWTP ** Wastewater Treatment Plant Rated Capacity (MGD) Dessau PP OSCAR and CLARA Walnut Creek WWTP Hornsby Bend Biosolids Mngt Plant Thoroughbred Farms PP ❖ South Austin Region WWTP 75.0 MGD ❖ Walnut Creek WWTP Wildhorse PP ❖ Package Plants 75.0 MGD 3.32 MGD Taylor Lane …
Analysis of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Response to Resolution #20230126-054 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Resolution 20230126-054 Directs staff to analyze elements of the 23 Targets to align strategic direction Analyze elements of 23 Targets with goal of aligning relevant existing and SD28* proposed plans COP 15: 15th meeting of Council of Parties “The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was adopted during the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) following a four year consultation and negotiation process. This historic Framework, which supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and builds on the Convention’s previous Strategic Plans, sets out an ambitious pathway to reach the global vision of a world living in harmony with nature by 2050. Among the Framework’s key elements are 4 goals for 2050 and 23 targets for 2030.” Ref: https://www.cbd.int/gbf Biodiversity: What and Why Biodiversity: Variety of life in the natural world measured as number of different species that share a particular region • • • • • • Improves stability and resilience of an ecosystem • Maintains ecosystems web of codepedencies Provides more ecosystem services: • Water Filtration (wetlands, riparian buffers, mussels Flood attenuation (healthy soil biota, wetlands, tree canopy) Food security (pollinators, healthy soil biota, sustainable fisheries) • Medicines (new chemical compounds) Economic resiliency (ecotourism, climate resilience) Social importance (cultural/religious practices, intellectual/artistic pursuits, sense of place) https://www.nrdc.org/stories/biodiversity-101#whatis Types of Biodiversity • Genetic diversity within the population of a species Total number of species within a region/area/ecosystem • • Functional diversity – what niches are being filled in an ecosystem (Ex: foraging, nutrient cycling, predation) • Diversities of ecosystems (prairie, wetlands, riparian forest) https://www.nrdc.org/stories/biodiversity-101#whatis Threats to Biodiversity • Habitat loss • Climate change • Wildlife trafficking and trade • Pollution & toxic chemicals https://www.nrdc.org/stories/biodiversity-101#whatis Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (3) Themes and (23) Targets Reducing threats to biodiversity Tools and solutions for implementation and mainstreaming Meeting people’s needs through sustainable use and benefit-sharing City Council Resolution#20230126-054 Analyze elements of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s 23 Targets with the goal of aligning existing and proposed plans with applicable elements of the targets. Memo to Mayor and Council previously provided https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/d ocument.cfm?id=423415 Analysis of existing adopted CoA plans The resolution identified 5 plans to review and staff identified 9 additional plans Identified in resolution • Austin Climate Equity Plan • Rain to River Strategic Plan (currently being developed) • Austin Urban Forest …
RESOLUTION NO. 20230126-054 WHEREAS, the City of Austin has long been at the forefront of combating climate change by creating policies that reduce carbon emissions, improve the environment and quality of life for residents, and protect our natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems; and WHEREAS, the origins ofthese policies include Resolution No. 20070215- 023, which initiated critical efforts over the past fifteen years to develop goals and procedures that position Austin as the leading city in the nation in the effort to reduce and reverse the negative impacts of global warming; and WHEREAS, subsequent existing and current draft policy plans include, but are not limited to, the Austin Climate Equity Plan, Strategic Direction 28 (SD28), the Rain to River Strategic Plan, the Austin Urban Forest Plan, and the Climate Resilience Action Plan for City Assets and Operations; and WHEREAS, in December of 2022, the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity met in Montreal, Canada for the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) and invited individual nations across the globe to collaborate on an agreement to address the root causes of climate change, including nature and biodiversity loss, as well as pollution and waste; and WHEREAS, since 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has acted as the international authority for the global environment, setting protective standards and promoting the implementation of sustainable development within the United Nations system; and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, municipalities across continents play an increasingly important role in tackling the climate crisis by collaborating with organizations like the UNEP to increase community resilience and protect natural resources and native ecosystems through shared goals and standards; and WHEREAS, at COP15, roughly 190 countries agreed on environmental goals and targets called the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: 23 Targets, which include, among other targets, increased preservation and restoration of natural habitats to help prevent a mass extinction event; and WHEREAS, the United States o f America is one o f two invited countries that did not sign on to the COP 15 agreement, and yet, the Council acknowledges the important and critical work of the UNEP and COP 15 and strives to adopt goals that align with our policies that support the community's values; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed to analyze elements from the Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: 23 Targets produced at COP …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Assistant City Manager FROM: Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM, Director Watershed Protection Department DATE: February 14, 2024 SUBJECT: Analysis of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Resolution Number 20230126-054) Background Resolution Number 20230126-054 directs the City Manager to analyze elements of the Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s 23 Targets with the goal of aligning Strategic Direction 28 (SD28) and relevant existing and proposed plans with applicable elements of the 23 targets. Analysis was conducted by the Watershed Protection Department (WPD) with coordination support from the Office of Sustainability. A list of the 23 Global Biodiversity Targets is available at Press Release: Nations Adopt Four Goals, 23 Targets for 2030 In Landmark UN Biodiversity Agreement - United Nations Sustainable Development. City of Austin Plans and Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Analysis Summary and Recommendations The resolution specified five City of Austin plans to include in the study. Staff also identified eight additional plans to include in this study. o Identified in Resolution ▪ ▪ Austin Climate Equity Plan Rain to River Strategic Plan (currently being developed) Page 1 of 3 ▪ ▪ ▪ Austin Urban Forest Plan Climate Resilience Action Plan for City Assets and Operations Imagine Austin o Additional plans identified by staff ▪ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Habitat Conservation Plan ▪ Invasive Species Management Plan ▪ Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Land Management Plan ▪ Water Quality Protection Lands Land Management Plan ▪ Water Forward ▪ Our Parks, Our Future ▪ Watershed Protection Strategic Plan (this plan was used in place of the Rain to River Strategic Plan which is currently being developed) ▪ Urban Trails Plan ▪ Austin/Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan - Findings: o All of the Biodiversity Targets were referenced in at least one of the City plans evaluated. Some of the references were more directly related to the intent of the Biodiversity Targets while some were only partially reflected. o Of the 23 UN Biodiversity Targets: seven were reflected in more than one City Plan, ten were reflected in at least one City plan, and six were only partially reflected in plans. o Biodiversity Targets with the least correlation with existing City Plans either have elements that may be beyond the zone of control for City government or have a stronger focus on equity centered representation in decision-making than …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN COMMISSION August 21, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 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 via 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 by register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Ralph E. Ishmael Jr, Vice Chair VACANT (District 5) David Carroll Liz Coufal Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Taylor Major Tania Ortega Sania Shifferd VACANT (District 8) CALL TO ORDER Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Carl Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) VACANT (Design Commission) 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. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission special called meeting on June 26, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. 2. Presentation by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries, and Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library, on construction at the John Henry Faulk Building at the Austin History Center Campus and programming at the Central Library and Austin History Center. 3. Presentation by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Strategic Projects, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation and Public Works, on Our Future 35 Project, a project that aims to co-create public spaces over IH 35. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 26, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the special called meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair David Carroll Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Anne Charlotte Patterson Spencer Schumacher Sania Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Ralph E Ishmael, Jr. Vice-Chair Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Amy Mok Tania Ortega CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission May 15, 2024 meeting. The minutes from the meeting on 05/15/24 were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes STAFF BRIEFING Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2. Presentation on the Downtown Austin Plan by Chad Sharrard and Jill Amezcua, Austin Planning Department. The presentation was made by Chad Sharrard, Planner Senior, Planning Department; Jill Amezcua, Program Manager II, Planning Department; and Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department. 3. Presentation on the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Economic Development Department. The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to override the four consecutive term limit and nominate Commissioner Harris as Chair was made by Commissioner Ishmael, seconded by Commissioner Lavigne and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. The motion to elect Commissioner Harris as Chair was made by Commissioner Ishmael, seconded by Commissioner Ortega and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. The motion to elect Commissioner Ishmael as Vice Chair was made by Commissioner Levinson, seconded by Commissioner Shifferd and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council to update the Downtown Austin Plan and create an overseeing department charged with implementing the elements of the updated plan. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Commissioner Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Shifferd. The following amendment was motioned by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Vice Chair Ishmael. The amendment was to add the following under Item 7: “r. Urban Design …
John Henry Faulk | Austin History Center Campus |Central Library Programing Director of Libraries Roosevelt Weeks Facilities Process Manager Cody Scott Objectives Austin History Center Campus Funding Needs Programming Austin History Center Campus John Henry Faulk Building What did we do? • 1) Renovation of 2nd and 3rd floors for archival • 2) Substantial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing storage upgrades • 3) Elevator Upgrades • 5) Partial 4th Floor Office Upgrade • 6) Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • 7) Exterior Façade Power Wash Cleaning • 8) Partial 1st Floor Lobby Upgrade John Henry Faulk Building Continued What remains Contractor’s final completion of work Furnishings for Public Space Unmet needs Infrastructure Upgrades in unrenovated areas New Chiller Leaks at perimeter remain Austin History Center What did we do? • 1) Exterior Stonework and Window Repair • 2) ADA Lift Repair/Replacement • 3) Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • 4) ADA compliance & Landscape upgrades Austin History Center Continued What remains Contractor’s final completion of work: addressing punch list items Unmet needs Stonework Restoration on South Façade Full Interior Renovation MEP Upgrades Spending Recap Equipment/Furnishing $750,000 Architectural/Engineering $1,997,501 Miscellaneous $438,504 Appropriated $19,653,376 Actual Spending $18,322,723 Construction $15,118,000 Phase 2 Project Charter – Next Bond John Henry Faulk • First Floor Gallery • Plaza Courtyard • Rooftop Garden • Exterior Façade Austin History Center • History Preservation of Interior • Sustainability and Resiliency Funding Needs Future Funding Needs Charter Three – Austin History Center Campus Scope Austin History Center Improvements Centralized Distribution System Faulk Programming Expansion Subtotal: History Preservation of Interior, Sustainability and Resiliency Enhancements Budget Estimate $15,700,000.000 Automated Material Handling System $2,500,000.000 Phase 2 – First Floor Rooftop Garden, High Density Archive Expansion, Chiller Plant Upgrade, Exterior Façade, Café and Plaza Courtyard $54,800,000.000 $73,000,000.000 Programming APL Data Central Programming – Current Programming Large Scale Annual Celebratory Events (GAB Fest, Kids Block Party) Innovation Lab digital makerspace for collaboration and creation Youth and Teen Space and Services Cultural Heritage Monthly Celebrations Central Programming – Upcoming Programming Austin Poet Laureate Kick-off Party, September 7 Mayor's Book Club, October 25 New gallery exhibits and artist receptions Over 210 scheduled programs before end of 2024 Central Programming – Potential Programming Increased number of co- developed programs with community partners Large-scale ethnic heritage celebrations Expanded digital equity classes and programs Enhanced civic engagement and citizenship programs Regular performances and spotlights …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee August 21, 2024, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standly Nicole Wren PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on May 15, 2024. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the approval of the proposed Bond Sales 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Bond Oversight Commissions Bond Framework in the implementation of capital program 5. Approve the Annual Internal Review and Report 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 Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PLANNING COMMISSION VERSION TWO WORKING DRAFT-SUBJECT TO CHANGE August 27th, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTIONS 25-8-64 AND 25-5-3 AND CREATING A NEW CITY CODE SECTION 25-7-67 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL RE- SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE TO SIXTEEN UNITS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (B) of City Code Section 25-5-3 (Small Projects) is amended to read: (B) The following are small projects: (1) construction of a building or parking area if the proposed construction: (a) does not require a variance from a water quality regulation; (b) does not exceed 5,000 square feet of impervious cover; and (c) the construction site does not exceed 10,000 square feet, including the following areas: (i) construction; (ii) clearing; (iii) grading; (iv) construction equipment access; (v) driveway reconstruction; (vi) temporary installations, including portable buildings, construction trailers, storage areas for building materials, spoil disposal areas, erosion and sedimentation controls, and construction entrances; (vii) landscaping; and (viii) other areas that the director determines are part of the construction site; 8/16/2024 Page 1 of 4 COA Law Department 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 PLANNING COMMISSION VERSION TWO WORKING DRAFT-SUBJECT TO CHANGE August 27th, 2024 (2) (3) construction of a storm sewer not more than 30 inches in diameter that is entirely in a public right-of-way or an easement; construction of a utility line not more than eight inches in diameter that is entirely in a public right-of-way; (4) construction of a left turn lane on a divided arterial street; (5) construction of street intersection improvements; (6) widening a public street to provide a deceleration lane if additional right- of-way is not required; (7) construction of five to 16 dwelling units that meet all applicable requirements for review under Section 25-7-67 (Modified Drainage Standards for Residential Infill); (8[7]) depositing less than two feet of earth fill, if the site is not in a 100-year floodplain and the fill is not to be deposited within the dripline of a protected …
Case No. C20-2023-045 Planning Commission: August 27, 2024 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-045 | Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 & Infill Plats Amendment Introduction: This staff report discusses amendments to the Land Development Code (“LDC”) proposed in response to two separate council initiatives intended to facilitate construction of infill housing: Resolution No. 20221201-048 (“Site Plan Lite”) and Resolution No. 20230504-023 (“Infill Plats”). These amendments, which will be included in a single ordinance, seek to better calibrate non-zoning regulations and review procedures to the scale of “missing middle” housing. The report also describes changes initiated or under consideration by individual departments to address non-LDC related challenges to development of missing middle housing, including amendments to administrative criteria manuals and improvements to existing review procedures. Amendment Background: — Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 On December 1, 2022, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20221201-048 initiating LDC amendments to better scale site plan review for residential projects of three to sixteen units located on a single lot. For Phase 1, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20230720-158 on July 20, 2023, creating a site plan exemption for projects of four or fewer residential units. This change, coupled with subsequent passage of the first HOME ordinance, has enabled staff to conform the review process for 3-4 unit residential projects more closely to the process used for one and two-unit projects. For Phase 2, staff’s proposed amendments would modify applicable drainage regulations and adopt a new “small project” classification to enable further streamlining the review process for projects of five to sixteen units. These amendments, coupled with additional department- initiated changes, will make it easier to construct smaller multi-family projects on appropriately zoned lots. — Infill Plats On May 4, 2023, Council approved Resolution No. 20230504-023 initiating LDC amendments to facilitate the creation of infill lots and expand opportunities for “fee simple” ownership within existing residential subdivisions. Staff’s proposed amendments would help to further this objective by modifying applicable drainage regulations, which are a significant cost driver, and changing how impervious cover is Case No. C20-2023-045 | Page - 1 calculated to allow re-subdivisions to include a greater number of lots. In tandem with additional department-initiated changes, these amendments will better calibrate regulations applicable to small-lot single-family uses as authorized by the second HOME ordinance. Case No. C20-2023-045 Planning Commission: August 27, 2024 — Department-level Improvements Aside from drainage regulations codified in LDC Chapter 25-7 (Drainage), …
Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite, Part 2: Overview of Drainage Elements of Staff Proposal Environmental Commission | August 21, 2024 Watershed Protection Staff Presentation Outline • Council direction Three different development processes • • Non-zoning requirements • The continuum question • • • Flood detention The ordinance’s drainage proposal Storm drain connection proposal • Summary • Questions Council Direction Resolutions 20230504-023 and 20221201-048: • Propose streamlined development processes scaled for small residential subdivisions and multifamily projects with 5 to 16 units • “create a site plan review process tailored appropriately for missing middle housing, with fewer requirements than that of full site plan review • “holistically review all existing non-zoning development requirements for value and impact in application to missing middle projects, including but not limited to drainage and water quality, parking and street impact fees, parkland dedication, trees, and utilities…. with the goal of streamlining review in a manner scaled to the impacts of development” Development Process Steps to build housing and other developments: 1. Residential Subdivisions (to create the lots for building permits) 2. Site Plans (for multifamily residential projects, including missing middle) 3. Building Permits (for 1 to 3 residential units on one lot) • Each path has separate code and processes • Building permits are much simpler and more streamlined than the others Building Permit (BP) • Follows subdivision in the order of the development process • Is the vehicle to build 1 to 3 houses on an existing, platted lot • Features relatively small-scale projects with more streamlined permitting process • SF-1, SF-2, and SF-3 zones have impervious cover limits of 45% • Requires the following to guide drainage design: o Building Code o Plumbing Code o Texas State Law o Land Development Code: floodplain and erosion hazard zone • Has less demanding drainage requirements than subdivision—e.g., no storm drain system analysis or detention required—since these are assumed to take place at the preceding subdivision phase Residential Subdivisions • Precedes building permits in the order of the development process • Creates multiple platted lots, on each of which 1 to 3 homes can be built using a building permit • Traditionally large-scale projects with full, more complex permitting process • Watershed impervious cover limits are considered at this phase • Larger projects include roads and utility infrastructure • Requirements include storm drain system analysis and flood detention • Existing regulations designed for and work …
Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite, Part 2: Overview of Drainage Elements of Staff Proposal Environmental Commission | August 21, 2024 Watershed Protection Staff Presentation Outline • Council direction Three different development processes • • Non-zoning requirements • The continuum question • • • Flood detention The ordinance’s drainage proposal Storm drain connection proposal • Summary • Questions Council Direction Resolutions 20230504-023 and 20221201-048: • Propose streamlined development processes scaled for small residential subdivisions and multifamily projects with 5 to 16 units • “create a site plan review process tailored appropriately for missing middle housing, with fewer requirements than that of full site plan review • “holistically review all existing non-zoning development requirements for value and impact in application to missing middle projects, including but not limited to drainage and water quality, parking and street impact fees, parkland dedication, trees, and utilities…. with the goal of streamlining review in a manner scaled to the impacts of development” Development Process Steps to build housing and other developments: 1. Residential Subdivisions (to create the lots for building permits) 2. Site Plans (for multifamily residential projects, including missing middle) 3. Building Permits (for 1 to 3 residential units on one lot) • Each path has separate code and processes • Building permits are much simpler and more streamlined than the others Building Permit (BP) • Follows subdivision in the order of the development process • Is the vehicle to build 1 to 3 houses on an existing, platted lot • Features relatively small-scale projects with more streamlined permitting process • SF-1, SF-2, and SF-3 zones have impervious cover limits of 45% • Requires the following to guide drainage design: o Building Code o Plumbing Code o Texas State Law o Land Development Code: floodplain and erosion hazard zone • Has less demanding drainage requirements than subdivision—e.g., no storm drain system analysis or detention required—since these are assumed to take place at the preceding subdivision phase Residential Subdivisions • Precedes building permits in the order of the development process • Creates multiple platted lots, on each of which 1 to 3 homes can be built using a building permit • Traditionally large-scale projects with full, more complex permitting process • Watershed impervious cover limits are considered at this phase • Larger projects include roads and utility infrastructure • Requirements include storm drain system analysis and flood detention • Existing regulations designed for and work …
Downtown Commission August 21, 2024 OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 will provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 30 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create signature new public space for citywide use • Make walking and biking across and along I-35 safer and more comfortable • Support / incubate local businesses • Provide space for arts and culture • Address local noise and air quality concerns CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 4 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck WHAT IS POSSIBLE ON TOP OF CAPS? Maximum Building Heights • Buildings may be 1-2 stories max. • Buildings 3 stories or higher would require additional engineering and cost (unlikely to be feasible). Open Space / Park Features One to Two Story Buildings Roadway CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 7 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 5.21 4.76 2.74 Holly Stitch CC South Extension CC-4th* 4th-7th 11th-12th 38th-41st 41st-Red Line Red Line-Airport Total Need Funding Secured Remaining Need $34 $34 $15 $19 ($M) $9 $5 $30* $26 $15 $37 $33 $19 $174 $30* $144 - - $69* $49 $28 $70 $65 $37 $318 $69* $249 $1 $1 $6* $4 $2 $6 $5 $3 $28 - $28 $13 $3m $66* …
