Environmental Commission Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission - Remote meeting to be held with social distancing modifications. See agenda for details.
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting August 4, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held August 4, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 3, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 4, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (4 de agosto de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (3 de agosto de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 Environmental Commission __ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Per section 2-1-144(F) of the City Code, the Environmental Commission may: 1) review and analyze the policies relating to the environmental quality of the city; (2) act as an advisory board to the city council, the city manager, and the department in their efforts to oversee the protection and integrity of the natural environment; (3) promote growth management and land use planning, minimize degradation of water resources, protect downstream areas, and promote recreation opportunities and environmental awareness; and (4) advise and recommend on any issue which the commission determines necessary or advisable for the enhancement and stewardship of the urban forest both public and private. (G) The commission shall: (1) assist the city council, the city manager, and the department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all citizens within the City's incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply; and (2) oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in the City's jurisdiction, and revise the plan as necessary. When a portion of the plan has been developed and established, it shall be submitted to the city council for adoption before implementation. (H) The commission shall advise the city council, the city manager, and the department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment, including those that relate to or affect: (1) water quality: (a) watershed protection; (b) urban runoff; (c) innovative wastewater treatment; (d) regional wastewater treatment; (e) improvement and protection of the Colorado River and the Edwards Aquifer; and (f) wastewater irrigation; Annual Review and Work Plan 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 Page 2 (2) growth management and land use planning: (a) municipal utility district review; (b) capital improvement project review; and (c) the comprehensive plan; (3) construction controls for erosion and sedimentation; (4) City environmental policies regarding monitoring and enforcement; (5) solid waste disposal plan alternatives; (6) watershed protection: (a) flood control; (b) erosion control; (c) water quality; and (d) utility management; (7) roadway planning; (8) beautification; (9) recreation resources; (10) public education on environmental matters; (11) hazardous waste …
Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5067 Request Summary • Request for wastewater service (2 LUEs) • 0.62 acres • Redevelopment of a single-family home into two single family homes on two separate lots • Limited purpose jurisdiction • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban • Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District #10 SER #5067 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location SER #5067 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER #5067 Description of proposed extension: • Decommission the existing OSSF • Construct 400 feet of low pressure force main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Nashfara Cove, and • extend west along Nashfara Cove, and then south along D K Ranch Road to the subject tract. SER Review & Evaluation • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No critical environmental features, wetlands, or recharge features on site • No critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone • Drains to known Jollyville Plateau salamander (Eurycea sosorum) habitat Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there are no significant environmental risks to extend service to the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974-3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 4, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5067 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering LOCATION: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Council District 10) PROJECT FILING DATE: June 17, 2021 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff recommend approval of this service extension request. MEMORANDUM July 28, 2021 Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5067 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER) #5067 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 0.62 acres, located at 10802 D-K Ranch Road. The property is located in the City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Council District 10. The site is in the Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The applicant is proposing to redevelop a single-family home into two single family homes on two separate lots. A site plan has not yet been submitted to the City of Austin at the time that staff reviewed this SER. The site is currently utilizing an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and is proposing a wastewater SER with two Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). Development Impacts Water: The site is located in the Austin Water Service Area. Wastewater: The SER proposes that the applicant construct approximately 400 feet of appropriately sized low pressure force main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Nashfara Cove, and extend west along Nashfara Cove, and then south along D K Ranch Road to the subject tract, as approximately shown on the attached map. 1 Alternative Wastewater Service: Under Travis County Chapter 448.032(c)(1), each residential unit served by an OSSF is considered a separate structure. Multiple residential units may be on a single lot or site only if the …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210804 004a Date: August 4, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5067 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Service Extension Request (SER) is located in the Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone and limited purpose jurisdiction. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5067 and recommend approval of the request. THEREFORE, Environmental Commission recommends approval of the above noted wastewater service extension request. VOTE 6-0 For: Bedford, Brimer, Ramberg, Bristol, Coyne, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 4, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol Perry Bedford Rick Brimer Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Katie Coyne Rachel Scott Commissioners Absent: Pam Thompson Audrey Barrett Bixler Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Sara Hartley Liz Johnston Brett Ueno CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the July 7, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the July 7, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. Commissioners Thompson and Barret Bixler were absent. 1 2. 3. 4. WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT UPDATES a. Update on Right-of-Way Protected Tree Removal Appeal by Patrick Fulker at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on Environmental Commission Annual Report—Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair (10 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5067 Applicant: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering Location: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 (District 10) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend approval of this wastewater service extension request. (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. Commissioners Thompson and Barret Bixler were absent. A motion to recommend support of Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5067 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. Commissioners Thompson and Barret Bixler were absent. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, Audrey Barrett Bixler, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – …
