Approved Minutes — original pdf

Approved Minutes

2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 16, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Mary Ann Neely Wendy Gordon Commissioners Absent: Curtis Smith Ryan Nill Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Jonathan Garner Chris Herrington Brett Ueno CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 3:03 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the September 2, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the September 2, 2020 Environmental Commission meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. Commissioners Smith and Nill were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on 2019 State of Our Environment Report—Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (10 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1  3. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None b. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Koenig Lane Commercial, SP-2019-0561C Applicant: Caitlin Kuglen, Kimley-Horn Location: 1512-1/2 W Koenig Lane, Austin, Texas 78757 (District 7) Staff: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: Shoal Creek Watershed, Urban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow private driveway and parking in a critical water quality zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions. (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 9-0 vote. A motion to recommend the variance request with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Smith and Nill were absent. Name: 8921 US Hwy 290 W Wastewater Service Extension Request #4796 Applicant: Joe Longaro, LJA Engineering Location: 8921 US Hwy 290 W, Austin, TX 78737 (Located in Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this Service Extension Request. (30 minutes) Item 4b was postponed indefinitely. No action taken. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely – Mary Ann Neely c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne d. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee e. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, Linda Guerrero, and Pam Thompson 2  f. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Guerrero adjourned the meeting at 3:19 P.M. 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. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E). 3