************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission FROM: Wendy Rhoades Housing and Planning Department DATE: January 13, 2022 RE: C814-2009-0139.03 – Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3 ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced PUD amendment case to March 1, 2022 in order to continue review of the Applicant’s request and schedule the case for review by the Environmental Commission. The Applicant does not object to the Staff’s request. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-8 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 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0184 – 7201 FM Road 2222 DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: MF-4-CO ADDRESS: 7201 FM Road 2222 SITE AREA: 38.62 acres APPLICANT: West Lake Vistas LLC (Kimberly de la Fuente) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density – conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay restricts development to a 25-foot wide front yard setback; a maximum of 50 percent building coverage; a maximum of 60 percent impervious cover; and a maximum of 23 units per acre. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 17, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject platted lot is located along the west side of FM Road 2222 and contains a four- story multifamily residential development that was constructed in three phases and appears to have been completed in 2009. A segment of Bull Creek extends across the FM 2222 frontage and a tributary runs in a north – south direction through the property’s eastern half. Driveway access to FM 2222 aligns with Jester Boulevard on the north side. The zoning area and adjacent lots were annexed into the City limits in December 2007 and zoned interim – rural residence (I-RR) at that time. In November 2006, prior to annexation, a “D” (non-land use) site plan was approved for the multifamily residences (SP-06-0592D). B-091 of 13 C14-2021-0184 Page 2 The zoning area is surrounded by an undeveloped lot owned by the City and another undeveloped L-shaped lot approximately 560 feet to the north that is privately owned and proposed for GO-MU zoning (both currently I-RR); office and commercial uses across FM 2222 to the east (PUD; GR-CO; LR); undeveloped land to the south (County; DR; LR-CO), and undeveloped land owned by the City to the west (I-RR; County). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant requests multifamily residence – moderate-high density – conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) district zoning consistent with the existing four-story apartments. The requested Conditional Overlay establishes multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) development standards for the property (front yard setback, building coverage, impervious cover and maximum units per acre) except for height …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET SITE AREA: 8.977 acres ZONING TO: MF-4 CASE: C14-2021-0161 – West William Cannon Housing DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: LO-CO ADDRESS: 3101 West William Cannon Drive PROPERTY OWNER: Jubilee Christian Center (Jimmy R. Seal) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2022: January 4, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITH THE APPLICANT IN AGREEMENT, TO JANUARY 18, 2022, BY CONSENT. December 21, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT TO JANUARY 4, 2021 [A. DENKLER; H. SMITH – 2ND] (10-0) T. BRAY – OFF THE DAIS [H. SMITH; R. WOODY – 2ND] (9-0) C. THOMPSON – OFF THE DAIS; J. KIOLBASSA – ABSENT December 7, 2021: MEETING CANCELLED; RENOTIFICATION REQUIRED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant and the adjacent property owner have submitted a joint postponement request to February 1, 2022. Please refer to correspondence attached at the back of the Staff report. The rezoning area is subject to a public Restrictive Covenant for Unified Development and Maintenance of Drainage Facilities which was executed in 2005 prior to final approval and release of a Site Plan (SP-04-0757C – Jubilee Christian Center). The existing buildings and parking area are located on the adjacent Lots 56-58, and is presently occupied by Impact 1 of 62B-10 C14-2021-0161 Page 2 Family Church. The water quality and detention / irrigation ponds are shown on Lots 53 and 54 which is part of the rezoning area. An additional building and parking area (unbuilt, associated with the church) is shown on Lot 55 and 56. The Applicant has met with representatives of the Persimmon Hollow Condominiums on William Cannon, the adjacent community to the west. Petition information is attached and the results will be certified upon receipt of original signatures from adjacent property owners. All correspondence received from adjacent residents is attached at the back of the Staff report. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped property consists of six platted lots and a vacated right-of-way with approximately 1,450 linear feet of frontage on West William Cannon Drive. The westernmost lot has frontage on Stage Coach Trail, a 200-foot long public street that provides …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET August 23, 2021 HLC DATE: July 26, 2021 ZAP DATE: November 2, 2021 December 7, 2021 January 18, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2021-0164 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: Chrysler Air-Temp House COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2502 Park View Drive ZONING FROM: SF-2 to SF-2-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from single family residence – standard lot (SF-2) district to single family residence – standard lot – historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, historical significance, community value. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 26, 2021: Initiated historic zoning. August 23, 2021: Recommended historic zoning. Vote: 9-0 (Larosche and Tollett absent). ZONING and PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: November 2, 2021: Postponed to December 7, 2021 at applicant’s request. December 7, 2021: Meeting cancelled. January 18, 2022: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) but is contributing to the identified Air-Conditioned Village National Register Historic District. See the draft nomination at https://www.thc.texas.gov/public/upload/ preserve/national_register/draft_nominations/Austin%2C%20Air%20Conditioned%20Village%2 0SBR.pdf for further information on the Austin Air-Conditioned Village. This case came before the Commission in June 2020 for a full demolition. The applicant in the 2020 case reconsidered their application for full demolition and submitted plans for a partial demolition and retention of the character-defining features of this house; those plans were reviewed and approved by the Commission. The prior proposal would have preserved much of the street façade of the house, replacing deteriorated materials in kind or with a visually-compatible modern material, and an addition to the back in what promised to be a sensitive rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the house. The Commission initiated historic zoning on the house during the pendency of the preparation of those plans, and satisfied that the plans would preserve the character of the house, dropped the historic zoning case. Since that time, the original applicants sold the house to the current applicant, who is seeking a permit to demolish the house and build a new house in its place. This house, being remarkably intact from the time of its construction, would have been contributing to the Air-Conditioned Village National Register Historic District, presented to the 1 of 115B-11 State Board of Review in September 2021. There was owner opposition to the creation of the district, and as a result, the nomination failed to move forward. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0171 Harris Branch and Howard Lane DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: DR TO: CS-MU ADDRESS: 12704 and 12706 Harris Branch Parkway SITE AREA: 1.58 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Homer H. and Sue Rich Revocable Living Trust (David Michael Rich) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to CS-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0171 2 ISSUES: The 1.58 acre rezoning tract is part of a larger property that is mostly in the ETJ. In addition to the rezoning tract the overall property includes approximately 10.7 acres of land in the ETJ. The proposed development of approximately 300 multifamily units and possible commercial uses are permitted in the ETJ/Travis County portion of the property but not currently in the DR portion of the property. Please see Exhibits C and D- Applicant Letter and Property Exhibit. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Howard Lane and Harris Branch Parkway. Harris Branch Parkway is designated as an Activity Corridor, and the property also falls within the Harris Branch Neighborhood Center. The property is zoned DR and is currently used for automotive sales and rentals, which are not permitted in DR zoning. All of the surrounding properties are currently undeveloped. Land uses in the wider area include a mix of uses including agricultural and commercial uses. Properties to the southwest, west and northwest are in the ETJ. Properties north and south of the subject property are also zoned DR. Across Harris Branch Parkway to the east and northeast is the Harris Branch Planned Unit Development (PUD); parcels in this area are generally zoned for Industrial park, Park (public and private), and single family land uses. Most of the PUD tracts in this area are currently undeveloped, excluding a single family neighborhood that has frontage on Howard Lane. The remainder of the PUD includes a mix of residential, commercial and limited industrial tracts. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the Applicant’s request. CS-MU zoning will allow development of the property in conjunction with the remainder of the lot that is located in the ETJ. CS-MU allows …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0159 Vaught Ranch Rezoning DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GO-MU ADDRESS: 6529 Vaught Ranch Road SITE AREA: 5.059 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Hart AGENT: Dunaway Associates (Meg Greenfield) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GO-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0159 2 ISSUES: A portion of the property is located within the 100 year flood plain, and the remainder of the property is located within Critical Water Quality and Water Quality Transition Zones (CWQZ and WQTZ). The majority of the property is located in the WQTZ and is therefore limited by Code to 18% impervious cover. Consequently, the rezoning is primarily requested to determine land uses, setbacks and building height. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of FM 969 approximately 2 miles west of Loop 360. The existing I-RR zoning was applied to the property when the area was annexed in 2007. The undeveloped property is located within the West Bull Creek watershed and subject to Water Supply Suburban regulations and is also subject to Hill Country Roadways and Scenic Roadways zoning overlays. Although the property is addressed on Vaught Ranch Road, access to the road is not possible. The subject property will take access to FM 2222. Surrounding properties to the south, west and east are zoned I-RR and RR, as well as unzoned property in the ETJ. Significant portions of the surrounding area are undeveloped but there are some developed properties in the area. Land uses in the I-RR zoned area include medical offices, professional offices, multifamily residential and an electric substation. Properties in the RR zoned area are single family residential. Across FM 2222 to the north are properties zoned PUD, LR and GR-CO These properties include a mix of commercial and office land uses. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request to GO-MU. As stated in the Issues section, the creek buffers and floodplain significantly constrain development on the site. Additionally, City regulations limit the majority of the site to 18% impervious cover; other parts of the site (in the CWQZ and floodplain) are …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0124.0A COMMISSION DATE: January 18, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Rayviva Price Tract ADDRESS: 7651 Delwau Lane APPLICANT: Everett C. Price, Jr. AGENT: Dunway (J. Segura) ZONING: SF-2 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 9.559 acres (416,390 sf) LOTS: 5 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Rayviva Price Tract subdivision, the applicant proposes to resubdivide an existing lot and unplatted property into a 5 lot subdivision on 9.559 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision case, the plat meets City of Austin code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat 1 of 5B-14 Legend Council District Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Zoning Text EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT 0.3 0 0.17 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 11,015 Notes Case # C8-2019-0124.0A Address: 7651 Dlewau Lane 2 of 5B-14 3 of 5B-14 4 of 5B-14 5 of 5B-14
RMC Monthly Report December 2021 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 49 163 119 122 39 29 20 31 11 13 11 2 15 Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial & 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 – December 2021 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 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 $28,944.65 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 104 97 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 45 Oct 53 3 Dec 2 Nov Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, December 2021 3076 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 248 175 37 235 57 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 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 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 0 0 1,560 605 0 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Oct Nov Dec Monthly Installations Overall Installations RMC Monthly Report – December 2021 09 Reclaimed Water Use G …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION January 18th, 2022 at 6:00 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Suite 1406, Austin, TX BOARD MEMBERS: Vince Cobalis, Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, Kirk Yoshida, Sarah Chen, Meena Mutyala, Ketan Patel, Shubhada Saxena, Kuo Yang, Fang Fang, Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan, and Hanna Huang 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. Consider approval of minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission (AAQOLAC) meetings on: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 16, 2021 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup/Project Reports 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Human Resources Workgroup 5. Business Planning Workgroup 6. Public Safety / Policing Project b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Cobalis) c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Master Plan (Commissioner Cobalis) 2. Update on FY 2023 Budget Recommendation Process (Commissioner Yoshida) 3. Update on Commissioner Vacancies & Work Group Members (Commissioner a. Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (Laura Keating/Housing & Planning and Anna Yoshida) 3. STAFF BRIEFING Lan/CapMetro) 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council regarding the activation of the Joint Cultural Committee b. Discussion and possible action on the appointment of Commissioners to serve on the JIC/QoL Budget Work Group 5. INFORMATION SHARING a. Office of Police Oversight Community Partners List Contact (Commissioner Cobalis) b. Update on the Neighborhood Liaison hiring (Commissioner Huang/Commissioner Yoshida) 6. FUTURE AGENDA a. Update from American Gateways (Edna Yang) b. Rain To River Initiative (Sari Albornoz/Watershed Protection Department) c. Language Access Program Update (CPIO) 7. 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call ena enakshi, Equity Office, at (512) 978-1569, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact ena enakshi at (512) 978-1569.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION January 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 (Note: Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference.) 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) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Kelly Davis (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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the November 16, 2021 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $268,960 to the Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5925 Dillard Circle, Unit A, Austin TX 78752, in District 4. 3. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $141,750 to the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 4417 Westlake Drive, Building B, Austin, TX 78746, in District 10. 4. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $80,190 to Saint Edwards University, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 3001 S Congress Ave OPS, Austin TX 78704, in District 3. 5. (2/17) [ Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $252,780 to Westminster Manor, Inc, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the 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. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. installation of solar electric …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Electric Readiness and EV-Ready WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approve the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which commits the city to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for code amendments, incentives and education to enable electrification of buildings; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for codes that address future EV charging needs; and WHEREAS, the majority of the public comments submitted during the 2021 Austin Energy Conservation Code adoption process were supporting adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments; and WHEREAS, it is more affordable to do electric wiring and install and appropriately sized electric panel at the time of construction than to retrofit buildings later; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission supports adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready amendments to the Austin Energy Conservation Code as soon as possible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission supports staff plans to conduct stakeholder meetings starting no later than January 17, 2021 and recommends that the Austin City Council request regular updates on this work. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Distributed Community Solar WHEREAS, on June 17, 2020, the Resource Management Commission passed Resolution 20200617-003, supporting distributed community solar and recommending criteria for evaluating proposals; and WHEREAS, in October 2020, Austin Energy issued a request for proposals for solar energy produced on the local distribution grid; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy did not select any distributed solar proposals to execute; and WHEREAS, the majority of local rooftop solar potential in Austin is not utilized; and WHEREAS, local solar development creates good paying local jobs; and WHEREAS, community solar allows for equitable access to clean energy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission establishes the Distributed Community Solar Working Group. The working group will collaborate with staff and return to the full Commission with recommendations for the best path forward, next steps and a timeline for implementation. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Pilot Proposal Austin, TX Resource Management Commission January 18, 2022 Overview Purpose of Pilot CenterPoint Energy proposes to introduce targeted program offerings that will deliver cost- effective energy savings, promote awareness of energy conservation, and provide customers in Austin Texas with opportunities to reduce natural gas usage in their homes and businesses. • Specific Objectives affordability of energy; • Reduce end-use natural gas consumption to conserve resources and improve • Provide environmental benefits by influencing the use of energy efficient equipment and technology that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases; and • Promote energy-conscious attitudes and behaviors that support energy conservation and sustainability 2 Overview Pilot Development The Pilot is designed with a “Quick-Start” approach and offers programs that can be implemented with minimal budget and complexity while still providing cost-effective energy-savings opportunities to customers. • Factors Evaluated in Pilot Design Identify programs best suited for a small-scale pilot Develop measure level energy savings Develop cost projections Evaluate cost-effectiveness Determine the most effective marketing and delivery channels • Proposed Program Offerings Prescriptive Equipment Rebates DIY Home Conservation Improvement Products Commercial Direct Install Equipment • • • • • • • • 3 Overview Pilot Plan Summary • Projections Budget: $20,114 Annual Energy Savings: 9,488 Ccf Net Economic Benefits: $29,148 • Implementation Period • Eleven-month pilot (February 2022 – December 2022) • Funding • • • • The Company seeks to recover program costs concurrently with implementation of the pilot through a ratepayer funded mechanism. 4 High Efficiency Equipment Rebates Description The High-Efficiency Equipment Rebates program is designed to promote energy-efficient retrofits by offering incentives to customers for the purchase and installation of new high- efficiency natural gas equipment. • Eligible Equipment Equipment Efficiency Customer Rebate Natural Gas Force Air Furnace 95% AFUE or Higher Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater .87 UEF or Higher Natural Gas Storage Tank Water Heater .70 UEF or Higher Smart Thermostat ENERGY STAR Qualified $600 $350 $100 $50 • Program Projections Budget: $10,500 • • • • Annual Energy Savings: 2,213 Ccf Net Economic Benefits: $9,701 Participating Customers: 35 5 Home Conservation Improvement Products Description CenterPoint Energy’s Home Conservation Improvement Products program will provide free water and energy saving equipment to residential customers. • Eligible Equipment Low-Flow Showerheads Low-Flow Kitchen Faucet Aerators Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet Aerators • Program Projections Budget: $2,989 Annual Energy Savings: 890 Ccf Net Economic Benefits: $3,164 …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $268,960 to the Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5925 Dillard Circle, Unit A, Austin TX 78752, in District 4. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 656 410 269 223 366,962 $361,010 $268,960 74.5% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Mothers’ Milk Bank @ Austin is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save babies’ lives by providing prescribed donor human milk. The proposed solar system would cover 101% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 366,962 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 172 US tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 345,311 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 257 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,580 trees or 191 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 392,149 vehicle miles or 33.9 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $141,750 to the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 4417 Westlake Drive, Building B, Austin, TX 78746, in District 10. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: MSDF Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements 315 450 141.75 117.65 195,472 $267,908 $141,750 53% The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation works to transform the lives of children living in urban poverty through improved education, health, and family economic stability. The proposed solar system would cover 23% of the anticipated annual energy needs of this new building. According to the US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this solar project is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 92 US tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 117 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 136 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 1,380 trees or 102 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 209,754 vehicle miles or 18.2 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of …
..D e Posting Language ..T itle Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $80,190 to Saint Edwards University, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 3001 S Congress Ave OPS, Austin TX 78704, in District 3. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Saint Edwards University Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 198 405 80 67 113,494 $119,197 $80,190 67% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Saint Edwards University is a private university for graduate and undergraduate programs. The proposed solar system would cover 40% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 113,494 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 53 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 68 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 79 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 795 trees or 58.9 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 120,837 vehicle miles or 10.5 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $252,780 to Westminster Manor, Inc, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 4232 Bull Creek Road, Austin, TX 78731, in District 10. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Westminster Manor – 4232 Bull Creek Road Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 766 330 253 210 364,155 $492,921 $252,780 51% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Westminster Manor, Inc, is an assisted living facility for seniors. The proposed solar system would cover 12% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 364,155 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 171 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 218 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 255 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,565 trees or 190 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 389,869 vehicle miles or 33.7 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive (CBI) of $273,240 to the YMCA of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “the Customer” for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility, located at 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78727, in District 6. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI at a rate of $1.00/Watt-DC to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: YMCA of Austin - 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78727 Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 828 330 273 227 391,903 $508,226 $273,240 54% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The YMCA of Austin provides recreational facilities and classes. The proposed solar system would cover 27% of the historic annual energy needs of this building. This solar project will generate an estimated 391,903 kWh per year and, according to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 184 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 235 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 274 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,760 trees or 205 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 419,508 vehicle miles or 36.3 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited …
