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Approved Minutes

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 20, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Wendy Gordon Peggy Maceo Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Pamela Abee-Taulli Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Jorge Morales Mike McDougal Kristy Nguyen Radmon Rice CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:05 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. Speakers Katie Lee 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the December 2, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the December 2, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. 1  2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Commissioner Audrey Barret Bixler welcome and introduction Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Recognize Mary Ann Neely for over 13 years of service on the Environmental Commission Item conducted as posted. No action taken. c. Consider a recommendation to support the City of Austin’s 87th State Legislative Agenda A resolution to support the City of Austin’s 87th State Legislative Agenda was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Chair Guerrero’s second on a 7-1 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Thompson, Barret Bixler, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Bedford. Commission Creel voted nay. Commissioner Gordon abstained. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Allegro Parmer, SP-2019-0170C Applicant: Michele Rogerson Lynch Location: 4001 W. Parmer Ln, Austin, TX, 78727 (District 7) Staff: Kristy Nguyen, Environmental Review Specialist Sr., Development Services Department Watershed: Walnut Creek, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in a critical water quality zone Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions Speakers Michele Rogerson Lynch 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 with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 9-0 vote. b. Name: 3336 Mount Bonnell Road, SP-2020-0274D Applicant: Caitlin Kuglen Location: 3336 Mount Bonnell Road, Austin, TX, 78731 (District 10) Staff: Radmon Rice, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin and Huck’s Slough watersheds, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a spring Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions Speakers Janis Smith 2  4. A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 9-0 vote. A motion to recommend the variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 9-0 vote. c. Name: Goodnight Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2nd Amendment, C814-04-0187.02.SH Applicant: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. (Myra Goepp); Alice Glasco, Alice Glasco Consulting, representing the owner Location: East of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive Staff: Wendy Rhoades, Case Manager, Planning and Zoning and Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Watershed: Onion Creek and Marble Creek Request: To amend an existing PUD Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the PUD amendment with conditions Speakers Myra Goepp A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Chair Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. A motion to recommend the Goodnight Ranch PUD 2nd Amendment with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 9-0 vote. d. Name: Blue Bluff at Wildhorse Ranch, C8-2020-0033 Applicant: Kevin Burks, P.E., Kimley-Horn Location: 10621 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX, 78653 (District 1) Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department (DSD) Watershed: Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet to 15 feet and 25- 8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet to 15 feet Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions Speakers Kevin Burks Commissioner Ramberg recused on Item 8d. A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 8-0 vote. motion to recommend the variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Gordon’s second on a 8-0 vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, and Linda Guerrero 3  c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne Commissioner Coyne gave an update on the Joint Sustainability Committee. d. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Vacant e. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Peggy Maceo, Linda Guerrero, and Pam Thompson f. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero Chair Guerrero gave an update on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discuss committee membership ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Coyne adjourned the meeting at 7:24 P.M. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. 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