20220518-004b: Crossroads Logistics Center Additions, SP-2021-0169D recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 004b Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: Crossroads Logistics Center Additions, SP-2021-0169D Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek, Suburban watershed, Desired Development Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: Increase setback area by a minimum of 1.09 acres for existing CEF. • • Preserve trees/natural areas. • Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. • • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. Increase tree inches on-site/mitigation. VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Schiera, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None  Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2