20220817-004: Seton Medical Center PUD C814-92-0006.02 Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220817-004 Date: August 17, 2022 Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: Subject: Seton Medical Center Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2, C814-92-0006.02 Seconded by: Melinda Schiera WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting an amendment to planned unit development – neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning as shown in the Proposed Zoning Submittal. The requested modifications will increase impervious cover from 421,074 square feet (79.16%) to 423,513 square feet (79.62%) and add water quality controls where none currently exist. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to the planned unit development – neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning as shown in the Proposed Zoning Submittal with conditions. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the PUD amendment with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: 1. This project complies with the following Tier 1 superiority items: a. Provide a LEED Silver Rating b. Exceed the minimum landscaping requirements of the City Code as noted on the PUD exhibits 2. The project complies with the following Tier 2 superiority items: a. Addition of water quality controls b. Tree plantings use Central Texas native seed stock and are installed with adequate soil volume. As clarified in the meeting, this means container-sized trees will be planted. c. Enhanced City of Austin Dark Sky regulations as noted on the PUD exhibit d. Require building design that will reduce the potential for bird/building collisions as noted on the PUD exhibit e. The project will provide an Integrated Pest Management System 3. The project commits to collect and beneficially use both rainwater and condensate for cooling water demand. VOTE 7-4 Approved By: For: Qureshi, Schiera, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, and Bedford Against: Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, and Brimer Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2