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Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Draft Meeting Minutes October 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Paul Ray Books, at 512-974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Alejandra Flores (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 6:03 pm No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approval of the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes. On a motion by Commissioner Azhar seconded by Commissioner Maxwell, the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0) with Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioner Greenberg absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 DRAFT 2. Hays Commons Site-Specific Save Our Springs (SOS) Amendment Initiation. Discussion and possible action to recommend initiation of site-specific amendments to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 of the Save Our Springs Initiative as necessary for the Hays Commons Municipal Utility District. City Staff: Sean Watson, Watershed Protection Department, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov, 512- 963-2167. Sean Watson presented. On a motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell the Committee recommended initiation of the code amendment to the Planning Commission on a vote of 5-2 with Commissioners Greenberg and Stern against. 3. C20-2024-024 Colorado River Protections. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to increase water quality and erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam. City Staff: Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Department, Liz.Johnston@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2619; Matt Hollon, Watershed Protection Department, Matt.Hollon@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2238. Liz Johnston presented. Commissioner Azhar moved to forward the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell. Commissioner Anderson moved to consider an amendment to recommend staff create a map for public consumption before October 28th. The amendment passed unanimously (6-0) with Commissioner Greenberg absent. Commissioner Flores moved to consider an amendment to allow for an administrative variance to the Erosion Hazard Zone requirements at the time of building permit if there is a roadway or other structure between the development and the origin point of the buffer. The amendment passed unanimously (6-0) with Commissioner Greenberg absent. Commissioner Azhar’s motion, as amended passed unanimously (6-0) with Commissioner Greenberg off the dais. 4. C20-2024-021 Safety Bollards. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into-building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. City Staff: Amber Hutchens, Transportation and Public Works Amber.Hutchens@austintexas.gov, 512-974-5646; Curtis Beaty, Transportation and Public Works, Curtis.Beaty@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6471. Commissioner Azhar moved to forward the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission seconded by Chair Flores. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-1 with Commissioner Maxwell abstaining and Commissioner Greenberg absent. 5. C20-2024-002 North Burnet Gateway Regulating Plan Signage. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify the Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District (North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan) to add optional Sign standards. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department, Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov, 512-974- 2 DRAFT 2975. 6. 2025 Meeting Schedule. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee meeting schedule. Vice Chair Hempel moved to approve the schedule as presented by staff, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. The motion passed unanimously (6-0) with Commissioner Greenberg off the dais. 7. Update on Active and Upcoming Code Amendments. City Staff: Paul Ray Books, Planning Department, DISCUSSION ITEMS (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. Paul Books presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • ZAP recommendation on restricting certain uses on commercial corridors. o Sponsors: Stern, Hempel ADJOURNMENT Chair Flores adjourned the meeting at 8:43 pm The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Paul Ray Books, at 512-974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Paul Ray Books, at 512-974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. 3 DRAFT