20260401-002, C814-2025-0111 1404 East Riverside PUD Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation 20260401-002: C814-2025-0111 1404 East Riverside PUD WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant, Amanda Swor, Drenner Group, is requesting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 1404 East Riverside Drive; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Urban Watershed, Lady Bird Lake Watershed, Harpers Branch Watershed, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this Planned Unit Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission recommends the 1404 E Riverside PUD with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: • PUD will provide for additional off-site water quality capture of currently untreated stormwater from Manlove Street of a minimum of 7,000 square feet using innovative Jellyfish filter • A 54-inch live oak heritage tree will be relocated to rear of property per approved SP- 2021-0451C • PUD will achieve a 3-star Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rating, at a minimum • The project shall collect condensate from air conditioning units to support 100% of ground level irrigation • The project will be compliant with the LEED pilot Bird Collision Deterrence credit, ST7 Light Pollution Reduction and comply with Dark Sky regulations • All required tree plantings shall utilize native tree species selected from Appendix F of the Environmental Criteria Manual • Project shall utilize methods to support local Austin biodiversity through innovative native plant landscaping and/or rooftop installations • 100% of required stormwater will be treated using on-site water quality methods • This project will include several landscape solutions that will be achieved with the installation of raised terrace green roof media to be planted with a focus on pollinator- friendly species. 100% of rooftop plantings shall be native to the Edwards Plateau and Blackland Prairie ecoregions. A minimum of 10% of the roof terrace shall be dedicated to landscape installations • The Critical Water Quality Zone will remain free from all development except approved storm drain outfalls and restoration . • 100% of all non-turf plant materials will be native or adapted • Shade trees that are not influenced by utility constraints shall be upsized to 4” caliper within the PUD • 1.17 acres of the property is dedicated to the City of Austin as parkland, which constitutes approximately 44% of the property. Environmental Commission Conditions: • Bird-friendly design best practices that exceed dark sky regulations and LEED Pilot Bird Collision Deterrence Credit; in particular, utilization of “warm light” and motion-sensor light across the property • No artificial turf or non-native turf grass • No reduction in the setbacks • Ensure public access to parkland that mirrors access to other City parks– all hours of the • day and days of the year Include pedestrian signage and traffic elements to assure safe pedestrian access with vehicles along Manlove St. • Of the existing parking on site, reconsider reserving some spots (including ADA) on the ground level garage floor for public parking and park access • Ensure public bike parking access for the park • No tree removal during critical, avian nesting season (February - June) • Ensure dense, native guild planting– no adapted species. Employ “no mow” and “leave the leaves” practices Date of Approval: April 1, 2026 Motioned By: Secretary Qureshi Seconded By: Commissioner Brimer Vote: For: 11-0 Chair Bristol, Vice Chair Krueger, Secretary Qureshi, Commissioner Brimer, Commissioner Changsut, Commissioner Fierro, Commissioner Fleury, Commissioner Luecke, Commissioner Moretta-Urdiales, Commissioner Morrison, Commissioner Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: None Attest: _____________________________________________ Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair