Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@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). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Justin Fleury Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Hanna Cofer, Secretary Ashika Ganguly Annie Fierro Jennifer Bristol, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on May 7, 2025 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Camelback PUD Amendment #3, C814-86-023.01 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P (Amanda Morrow) Location: 6505 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, TX 78730 Council District: District 10 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512) 535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov; Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Amend a Planned Unit Development Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on Austin Resource Recovery’s Road to Zero Waste – Ron Romero, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, Watershed Protection Department, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 7, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Hanna Cofer, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Ashika Ganguly, Haris Qureshi, Martin Luecke Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut, Annie Fierro Commissioners Absent: David Sullivan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Johnathon Coons, Camelback PUD update APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on April 23, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on April 23, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Sullivan was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of the 2024 Watershed Protection Annual Report – Jorge Morales, Director, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Discussion of the 2024 State of Our Environment Report – Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. 5. Name: PSH – LifeWorks at Tillery, SP-2025-0031C.SH Applicant: 3423 Tillery LLC Location: 819 Tillery Street, Austin, TX, 78702 Council District: District 3 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department Applicant request: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. Staff Recommendation: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). The variance is recommended. Speakers: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, DSD Conor Kenny, Developer of the site Liz Schoenfeld, Lifeworks (applicant) Nhat Ho, Civilitude, Civil Engineer with the project A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Lueke’s second, on a 10–0 vote. Commissioner Sullivan was absent. Chair Bristol called for a recess at 7:53. Chair Bristol reconvened the meeting at 8:01. A motion to recommend the heritage tree removal request with conditions passed on Commissioner Cofer’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second, on an 8–1 vote. Commissioner Krueger voted against. Commissioner Brimer abstained. Commissioner Sullivan was absent. Name: McLemore Tract Multifamily Water and Wastewater Service Extension Request #6139 and 6140 Applicant: John Lewis, Development Associate, CWS Capital Partners, LLC Location: 10656 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, Texas 78726 Council District: Not applicable Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Water and Wastewater Service Extension …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: May 21st, 2025 Camelback PUD Amendment #3, C814-86-023.03 Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P (Amanda Morrow) LOCATION: 6505 Bridge Point Pkwy, Austin, TX 78730 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512) 535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov; Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov Water Supply Rural, Lake Austin and Coldwater Creek Watersheds REQUEST: Amend a Planned Unit Development STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommended with conditions. 1. This project shall comply with current PUD requirements, except for the following exceptions as proposed in the amendment: a. PUD amendment allows for an alternative access cart path to the dock district in exchange for the mechanized access (funicular). PUD notes will be added to clarify that once the cart path is constructed no other access will be permissible, including the previously approved funicular. b. The cart path will not impact critical environmental comply with and otherwise features (CEFs) environmental regulations. c. No additional cut will be allowed other than what is already provided by the approved PUD d. Changes to the allotments and allowable depths of fill will be allowed as proposed by this amendment. ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-86-023.03 – Camelback PUD Amendment #3 DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM / TO: PUD, to amend a previously approved land use plan, allowable uses, site development regulations, and request modifications to cut and fill requirements. ADDRESS: 6505, 6511 ½ and 6915 Bridge Point Parkway SITE AREA (Total): 143.04 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Loop 360 Land LP (Jonathan Coon) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant the third amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the Proposed PUD Amendment summary on page 3 of this report and as referenced in the replacement Exhibits C, D2, E, and G. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: May 21, 2025: ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 3, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 5, 2025: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Shepherd Mountain Neighborhood Association, Lake Austin Collective, and the 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations have submitted correspondence in support of the proposed Camelback PUD amendment. All correspondence is provided at the end of this report. C814-86-023.03 Page 2 On May 9, 2025, the applicant submitted a letter to modify the …
Camelback PUD Amendment #3 6505 Bridgepoint Parkway C814-86-023.03 Sean Watson Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Camelback Planned Unit Development (PUD) C814-86-023.03 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Background • 1 4 3 . 0 6 7 6 a c r e s o f l a n d , u p t o 2 8 9 r e s i d e n t i a l u n i t s • Wa t e r S u p p l y Ru r a l , Au s t i n F u l l P u r p o s e J u r i s d i c t i o n • L a ke Au s t i n a n d C o l d C r e e k Wa t e r s h e d s • D r i n k i n g Wa t e r P ro t e c t i o n Z o n e • P ro p o s e d r ev i s i o n t o a n ex i s t i n g P U D w i t h 6 4 s i n g l e f a m i l y h o m e s • N u m e ro u s C E F s ex i s t o n s i t e • C o u n c i l D i s t r i c t 1 0 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R …
Austin Resource Recovery Road to Zero Waste Assistant Director Ron Romero About Austin Resource Recovery Our Mission We provide essential services that protect people and our planet. Our Vision Driving the global transformation of traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Curbside Collection for Trash, Recyclables and Compost Brush, Bulk and HHW On Demand Services Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center (RRDOC) Residential Services Citywide Services • Litter Abatement • Street sweeping is provided for major roads, residential streets and bike lanes • Circular Business Services • Commercial Compliance Unit • Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance • Special Events Ordinance • Universal Recycling Ordinance • Zero Waste Business Rebate Business Services Community Programs • Austin Reuse Directory • Fix-It Austin • Generation Zero • MoveOut ATX • Zero Waste Block Leaders Questions
