Shoal Cycle SP-2021-0350C September 7, 2022 Heritage Tree Variance Request NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: CJI Properties Inc. LOCATION: 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: Naomi Rotramel (512) 974-9135, naomi.rotramel@austintexas.gov ORDINANCE: REQUEST: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). The variance is recommended. Reasonable Use • Heritage Tree Code Criteria • Project Description • Zoning • Site Constraints • Tree Evaluation • Staff Recommendation Heritage Tree Code Criteria The variance request is to allow removal of a Heritage tree with a stem greater than 30 inches as allowed under LDC § 25-8-643 and § 25-8- 624(A)(2) Project Description • • • • • The subject property is located at 812 West 11th Street. The lot size is 0.4052 acres and is zoned Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) Combing District. The property is located in the Northwest Subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan. The site is currently being operated as an office building with associated tuck-under and surface parking. The proposed use is for a 67-unit workforce multifamily project and 3,500 square feet of ground floor retail. The applicant requested a predevelopment site consultation with the City Arborist. There is one (1) Heritage Live Oak with a single stem of 32” diameter that is centrally located on the property. The 32” Heritage pecan is requested for removal. Zoning • The subject property was rezoned from Limited Office (LO) to Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) Combining District in August 2021. Zoning Code Compliance • Per Ordinance 20210826-091, the Conditional Overlay requires the following conditions: – Maximum height of building/structure limited to 90 feet. – Administrative and business offices land uses is a conditional use above the ground floor of a building • Upon rezoning the property, additional requirement were agreed upon under restrictive covenant (2021199382) that include: – Streetscape improvements along West 11th Street to be consistent with COA Great Streets Standards – requires at least an 18ʹ-0ʺ setback along the street. Site Constraints: • • • The property is located in a portion of Downtown Austin that is ineligible for participation in the Downtown Density Bonus Program • Restrictive Covenant requires 18ʹ-0ʺ setback along West 11th Street to align …
BKO Parmer 4801 East Yager Lane SP-2021-0034D Tunde Daramola Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department OUTLINE 2 Property Data Synopsis Existing Conditions Variance Request Grading Exhibit Variance Exhibits Variance Recommendation and Conditions Property Data Harris Branch Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone ETJ Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 3 North 83.75-acre site located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Parmer lane and East Yager 4 Project proposes the construction of apartments, a hotel and a convenience store including water quality ponds, rain garden, wastewater and drainage improvements. Synopsis Lane. Elevation ranges from 584’ to 635’ 5 North Existing Conditions 6 Ground vegetation is typical grasses, prairie, Trees: elm, mesquite, hackberry Variance Request 7 To allow fill in excess of 4 feet and up to 12 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) Grading Exhibit (Cut and Fill) 8 Variance Recommendation and Conditions 9 Staff recommends the variance, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. Staff also recommends and supports the following conditions in accordance to approved variance exhibits: • Preserve trees (not required in the ETJ) • Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance (not required in the ETJ) • Increase tree inches on site/mitigation (not required in the ETJ). • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall (552lf). 10 V a r I a n c e E x h i b i t s 11 THANK YOU References Google Earth GIS property profile Variance packet 12 Buffer averaging entails reducing on a part of the CWQZ and increasing elsewhere to provide a wider CWQZ somewhere else on the site. Expansion must be contiguous to the overall CWQZ and maintain a reasonable connection with the riparian and floodplain
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 9/7/2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: BKO Parmer (SP-2021-0034D) BKO Parmer (Steve Jamison) LOCATION: 4801 East Yager, Austin, Texas 78754 COUNCIL DISTRICT: ETJ ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD, 512-974-6316, Babatunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4feet up to 12feet. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Preserve trees/natural areas. Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: BKO Parmer To allow for fill exceeding 4 feet up to 12 feet for building construction Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The proposed buildings are similar in size to similarly situated property. In order to facilitate this type of development levelling and additional fill is required for the buildings. Prior projects in this area had a similar situation. A prime example is Crossroad Logistics Center Additions, SP-2021-0169D. A Land Use Commission variance was granted to LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 17 feet. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. Existing site conditions necessitate additional “fill” for fulfilling the requirements of two fire lane/emergency access routes as well as structural bridge for spanning the CWQZ. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The site is being graded as efficiently as possible to provide the required access slopes and bridge heights to minimize the amount of variance required. c) Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. The variance does not create a significant probability …
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Environmental Commission S e p t e m b e r 7 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance amending Title 25 related to environmental protection. • Due September 15, 2022 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution • Don’t Disincentivize Missing Middle C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Progress So Far • I nterna l Wa ter shed Protection Dep t (WPD) technica l sta ff • I np ut from other d ep a r tm ents inc lud ing • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • CoA Project Connect Office • Housing and Planning • Law • Env ironmenta l Com m is sion Workg roup 7/25/2022 • Env ironmenta l Com m is sion U p d a te 8/3/2022 • Cod es a nd Ord ina nces J oint Committee 8/18/2022 • Pla nning Commis sion B riefing 8/23/2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Next Steps • 9/7/2022 – Environmental Commission • 9/13/2022 – Planning Commission • 9/29/2022 – City Council Phase 2: Greenfield Detention Requirements and Urban Slope Protection September & October Commissions • • November City Council C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 Stormwater “ 1 . E s t a …
Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-005a, Land Development Code Amendments Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements. Proposed Language: Draft language is included as Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: A summary of the proposed code changes is included as Attachment B. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration by September 15, 2022. The initiated code amendments and a summary of the staff proposal is provided below: 1. Establish criteria that prioritize when green stormwater methods should be required or incentivized over conventional stormwater controls; The proposed code amendments would require most sites to use green stormwater infrastructure, or GSI, to meet water quality treatment requirements. This amendment was previously proposed and reviewed as part of the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision. Under current code, many sites meet water quality treatment requirements by building a sedimentation/filtration pond. Sedimentation/filtration devices provide some water quality benefits by filtering polluted runoff and helping control stream-channel erosion, but they do not significantly address other important ancillary goals such as supporting on-site vegetation, increasing rainwater infiltration, and reducing potable water consumption. Requiring most sites to use GSI instead of conventional grey stormwater infrastructure will provide myriad benefits, including stormwater infiltration, soil health, wildlife habitat, urban heat island mitigation, water conservation, aesthetic value, and other ecosystem services. GSI also provides enhanced water quality benefits compared to sedimentation/filtration devices, including better removal of nutrients from stormwater and further reductions in erosive flows. The proposed code amendments would allow developments to choose from a variety of green stormwater controls, including biofiltration ponds, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, porous pavement, and retention-irrigation systems (which can be built in conjunction with green roofs). All of these systems beneficially use rainwater to infiltrate and/or offset potable water. Staff also proposes to increase the beneficial use benefits of these controls over time through improvements to the design criteria in the Environmental Criteria Manual. 1 Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a The proposed code amendments provide some exceptions from the GSI requirement, allowing conventional controls to be used for sites with more than 90 percent impervious cover, regional ponds, difficult site conditions, and “hot-spot” land uses with highly contaminated runoff (e.g., …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-002 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Date: Sept. 7, 2022 Subject: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2) and that staff recommends this variance; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes mitigation for this site shall be addressed by planting two (2) Live Oaks at 5-inch caliper as street trees. These two trees are proposed to have adequate soil to ensure survivability and, when planted, will have a combined crown surface area that will rival the thinning canopy of the existing 32-inch Live Oak. In addition, the remaining inches owed will be paid to the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund for a total of $18,500. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. VOTE 10-1 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, and Qureshi. Against: Pam Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Include the 5-year tree care plan for the 5-inch trees being planted to replace the Heritage Tree. Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-003 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Date: Sept 7, 2022 Subject: BKO Parmer (SP-2021-0034D) Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 12 feet and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone and; 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: • • • and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. 2. Work with staff to facilitate walking trails in the critical water quality zones. Work with staff to protect the riparian area/wetlands with signage or additional methods to best protect the wetland critical environmental features (CEFs) on site. Preserve trees/natural areas. Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. VOTE 11-0 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, Thompson, and Qureshi. Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-004 Seconded by: Ana Aguirre Date: September 7, 2022 Subject: Ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes all the hard work that staff has done on the proposed amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements, and WHEREAS, there are many elements in the proposed amendments that the Environmental Commission supports; however, the Commission needs additional time to review in detail the concerns about other elements of the proposed amendments. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends postponing consideration of the ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements until the next regular Environmental Commission meeting on September 21, 2022. VOTE 8-2 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Ramberg, Qureshi, Scott, and Thompson Against: Schiera and Barrett Bixler Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Nickells Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7, September, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on 7, September, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Ana Aguirre, Audrey Barrett Bixler, Jennifer Bristol, Rick Brimer, Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera, Kevin Ramberg, and Haris Qureshi. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Perry Bedford, Rachel Scott, and Pam Thompson CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 17, 2022, and the Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting on August 31, 2022 (5 minutes) The minutes of the August 17, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting and the August 31, 2022 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting were approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Applicant: CJI Properties Inc. Location: 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Council District: District 9 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Ordinance: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) Request: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter Staff Recommendation: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). Thus, the variance is recommended. (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Chair Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 11-0 vote. 1 3. A motion to approve the requested variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 10-1 vote. Commission Thompson voted nay. Name: BKO Parmer, SP-2021-0034D Applicant: Steve Jamison Location: 4801 East Yager, Austin, Texas 78754 Council District: None (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Tunde Daramola, Development Services Department Watershed: Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 12 feet Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on an 11-0 vote. A motion to approve the proposed variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 11-0 vote. Chair Ramberg recessed the meeting at 7:48 P.M. Chair Ramberg called the meeting back to order at 8:00 P.M. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. …
Special Called Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 31, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA The Environmental Commission will convene for a Commission Retreat at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 31st at the Permitting and Development Center. The agenda is as follows: CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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. 1 2. 3. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion on variances and variance conditions Discussion on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and environmental superiority Discuss goals and objectives for the Environmental Commission 2022-23 calendar year Refresher on administrative procedures ADJOURNMENT 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov for additional information; 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, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov. 2
VARIANCES and VARIANCE CONDITIONS Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department WHAT IS A VARIANCE? When an applicant cannot comply with a Code requirement, a variance to the Code is required. This is, in effect, a request to rescind a specific Code requirement for a specific project. For example A parking space is not permitted to be built on a slope over 15%. At the same time, the Code requires a specific quantity of parking spaces for a project. WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED So an applicant might need to request permission to allow a parking space to be built on a slope over 15% in order to provide the required quantity of parking spaces. This request to rescind a Code requirement is a variance. Most commonly, applicants seek to vary a requirement in LDC 25-8. For simplicity, I’ll speak about variances to LDC 25-8. WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED There are two types of environmental variances: 1. Administrative variances may be granted by Staff 2. Land Use Commission variances may not be granted by Staff WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED The Code clearly states when and where Staff may grant an administrative variance. Very few regulations in the Code may be varied administratively. What is not an administrative variance must be a Land Use Commission variance. One notable exception is the SOS requirement. This cannot be varied; Council action is required if an applicant cannot comply with SOS requirements. WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED When a variance is presented to the Environmental Commission, it is a Land Use Commission variance. LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES When Staff presents a Land Use Commission variance, we also recommend approval or denial of the variance request based on criteria in LDC 25-8-41 called the findings of fact. The findings of fact are a series of questions intended to analyze the merit of the variance request. LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES CONTINUED The Environmental Commission has the authority to consider factors beyond the findings of fact. The Environmental Commission may accept or reject Staff’s recommendation. LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES CONTINUED The Environmental Commission votes to approve or deny the variance. This vote represents a recommendation. After the Environmental Commission, the variance along with the Environmental Commission vote is presented to either Zoning and Platting Commission (ZAP) or Planning Commission (PC): -ZAP if there is no neighborhood plan; -PC if there is a neighborhood …
Planned Unit Developments Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T What is a PUD § 2 5 . 2 . 1 4 4 P L A N N E D U N I T D E V E LO P M E N T ( P U D ) D I S T R I C T D E S I G N AT I O N A l a r g e o r c o m p l e x s i n g l e o r m u l t i - u s e d e v e l o p m e n t t h a t i s p l a n n e d a s a s i n g l e p r o j e c t a n d t h a t i s u n d e r u n i f i e d c o n t r o l . P u r p o s e o f P U D z o n i n g i s t o p r e s e r v e t h e n a t u r a l e n v i r o n m e n t , e n c o u r a g e h i g h q u a l i t y d e v e l o p m e n t a n d i n n o v a t i v e d e s i g n , a n d e n s u r e a d e q u a t e p u b l i c f a c i l i t i e s a n d s e r v i c e s . A P U D p r o v i d e s g r e a t e r d e s i g n f l e x i b i l i t y b y p e r m …
I SECOND THAT (E)MOTION How to make motions and when to use them YOU’VE GOT ME FEELING THAT MOTION Main motion – A motion must be made and seconded to initiate discussion on an issue (a limited amount of discussion may be allowed at the discretion of the Chair prior to the motion being made). Amendment - If you support the motion but would like to add something that doesn’t change the meaning of the motion, propose an amendment. The proposed amendment must be germane to the main motion. An amendment can be amended and is debatable. YOU’VE GOT ME FEELING THAT MOTION • A motion to amend requires a second. • After the motion to amend is seconded, a majority vote is needed. • Then a vote is taken on the amended motion. PAPA’S GOT A SUBSTITUTE MOTION • A substitute motion is a form of amendment applied when the desire is to amend a motion in several different, nonconsecutive places. • If you want to change the meaning of the motion or propose an alternative action to the main motion, use a substitute motion. PAPA’S GOT A SUBSTITUTE MOTION • Other types of substitute motions: • Motion to postpone – indefinitely/to a specific date • • Call for the question – if a member feels the item has been adequately discussed & it is time for a vote Table (means that the item will be discussed later in the same meeting) PAPA’S GOT A SUBSTITUTE MOTION • Up to one main motion and two substitute motions may be on the floor at one time. • • If the substitute passes, it does away with the prior motion. If it fails, the previous motion comes back up for consideration. LESSER USED MOTIONS Motion to reconsider – Can only be made by a member on the prevailing side of a previous vote. If seconded and passed, it rescinds the previous vote and brings the motion back for discussion. HANDLING MORE THAN ONE MOTION • Secretary: “I propose a motion to approve the variance with the following conditions: the applicant will provide extra tree mitigation.” • Commissioner A: “I move to amend the motion that the condition includes that the applicant will provide 50 extra inches of tree mitigation.” • Commissioner B: “I propose a substitute motion to deny the requested variance.” METHODS OF VOTING • Adopt by consensus: If there …
2. 3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES 31, August, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a special called meeting on 31, August, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Ana Aguirre, Audrey Barrett Bixler, Rick Brimer, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Kevin Ramberg, and Melinda Schiera. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Rachel Scott, and Pam Thompson. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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. None DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion on variances and variance conditions Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Discussion on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and environmental superiority Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Discuss goals and objectives for the Environmental Commission 2022-23 calendar year Item conducted as posted. No action taken. A motion to extend the meeting until 10:15 P.M. was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 9-1 vote. Commissioner Thompson voted Nay. Commissioner Nickels was absent. Refresher on administrative procedures A motion to postpone the refresher on administrative procedures was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Nickels was absent. 1 ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramberg adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M. without objection. The minutes of the August 31, 2022 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting were approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. 2
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 17, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 3, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Update on ATX Walk Bike Roll to update Austin’s sidewalk, urban trails, and bicycle plans. City Staff: Katie Wettick, Program Manager, Public Works (15 minutes) Name: 1609 Nueces St, Case No. 2022-018844 TP Applicant: Ronald Rodriguez Location: 1609 Nueces St. Council District: District 9 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Ordinance: Heritage Tree Ordinance - LDC 25-8-643- Land Commission Variance Requests: The applicant is appealing the City Arborist’s denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. Staff Recommendation: The request does not meet the City Arborist approval criteria in LDC 25-8-624(A)(1)(2)(3). The variance is not recommended. (30 minutes) Name: Seton Medical Center Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2, Case No. C814-92- 0006.02 Applicant: Michele R. Lynch, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams Location: 1201 W. 38th Street Council District: …
ATX Walk Bike Roll Project Update Environmental Commission Agenda • ATX Walk Bike Roll Overview • Equity Focus • What We’ve Learned So Far • How We’re Moving Forward Goals of ATX Walk Bike Roll • Update three modal plans that identify where to build sidewalks and crossings, urban trails, and bikeways • Embed social and racial equity within the programs • Add maintenance into plans and update project prioritization • Work with partners to create a safer, more connected network • Identify ways to build high quality bicycle and pedestrian pathways in less time ATX Walk Bike Roll Principles & Values • Communities: Travel options affect the way we live • Equity and Diversity – Consider the needs of every community member – all ages, abilities, races, cultures, and classes • Mobility and Accessibility – Serve all ages and abilities, so that everyone has a safe way to travel • Health and Environment – Provide travel options that benefit physical, social, mental, and environmental health • Connections – Connect people to place • Transportation and Housing Affordability – Provide a low-cost way to travel with easier access to transit Timeline • Phase 1: Winter 2021 – Summer 2021 • Equity Framework; Conditions Analysis; Outreach Planning • Outreach goal: introduce project, discuss community needs and priorities to shape guiding values of ATXWBR. • Phase 2: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 • Programs & Policies; Scenario Evaluation; Project Prioritization; Buildout • Outreach goal: determine where we build, how we prioritize projects, and what we base decisions on. • Phase 3: Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 • Plan Document Development and Revisions • Outreach goal: review and discuss the plans and priorities – did we get Plans it right? • Anticipated Adoption: Spring / Summer 2023 Equity Focus Equity is achieved when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that past plans and investments have not met the needs of all Austinites or have actively harmed communities - especially low-income communities and communities of color. This furthered inequalities in transportation, health, safety, housing, and income. Equitable Outreach Goals • Engage communities who have been underrepresented in past planning efforts, such as communities of color and low-income communities so their input meaningfully shapes the project • Prioritize engagement with historically underrepresented and underserved stakeholders by collaborating with key community organizations with access …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 17th, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 1609 Nueces St. 2022-018844 TP APPLICANT NAME OR ORGANIZATION: Ronald Rodriguez LOCATION: 1609 Nueces St. COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: Naomi Rotramel naomi.rotramel@austintexas.gov ORDINANCE: REQUEST: Heritage Tree Ordinance - LDC 25-8-643- Land Commission Variance The applicant is appealing the City Arborist’s denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request does not meet the City Arborist approval criteria in LDC 25- 8-624(A)(1)(2)(3). The variance is not recommended. TO: FROM: DATE: REQUEST: MEMORANDUM City of Austin Environmental Commission Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Development Services Department August 17th, 2022 CASE FOLDER: 2022-018844 TP The applicant is appealing the City Arborist’s denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Case Description: of the City Arborist’s determination to deny an administrative variance for the removal of a Heritage Tree at 1609 Nueces St. The site is zoned GO (General Office) and is in District 9. Case Timeline: • This case is an appeal th • , 2022 - A Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) was submitted to the Development Services Feb 10 Department’s online application portal. Trunk diameter was listed as 24 inches on the application. Feb 2022: Google Streetview • • • • • • th th , 2022 – Application was received and passed completeness check. Feb 11 Feb 28 working day (excluding President’s Day). City Arborist staff found that there was insufficient information provided to qualify this Heritage Tree for removal under Dead, Diseased, or Imminent Hazard Criteria in LDC § 25-8-624. City Arborist staff notified applicant the application was denied and if the applicant would like to continue with application, further information was necessary to continue the review. , 2022 – Application was denied on the 10 th June 13, 2022 – Applicant contacts staff regarding review timeline. June 13, 2022 – Staff responds to applicant the review deadlines are consistent with how the City counts review days. June 24, 2022 – Staff receives a Service Estimate Client Service Form dated 6/22/22 from an arborist company. o The service estimate lists the tree diameter at 29”. The client service form did not provide sufficient evidence to determine the health …
1609 Nueces St: Heritage Tree Variance Appeal August 17, 2022 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Development Services Department ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 17th, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 1609 Nueces St. 2022-018844 TP NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Ronald Rodriguez LOCATION: 1609 Nueces St. COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: NAOMI ROTRAMEL NAOMI.ROTRAMEL@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV ORDINANCE: REQUEST: Heritage Tree Ordinance - LDC 25-8-643- Land Commission Variance The applicant is appealing the City Arborist denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request does not meet the City Arborist approval criteria in LDC 25-8-624(A)(1)(2)(3). The variance is not recommended. 2022-018844 TP- 1609 Nueces St. • Case Description • Case Timeline • Staff Findings – Condition of Heritage Tree – Staff Measurements • Variance Request • Staff Recommendation Case Description • The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Pecan. • This case is an appeal of the City Arborist’s determination to deny an administrative variance for the removal of a Heritage tree at 1609 Nueces St. • The site is zoned GO (General Office) and is in District 9. Case Timeline • Feb. 10th, 2022 - A Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) was submitted to the Development Services Department’s online application portal. Trunk diameter was listed as 24” on the application. • Feb. 2022: Google street view Case Timeline (cont.) • Feb 11th, 2022 – Application passed completeness check. • Feb 28th, 2022 – Application was denied on the 10th working day (excluding President’s Day). City Arborist staff found that there was insufficient information provided to qualify this heritage tree for removal under Dead, Diseased, or Imminent Hazard Criteria in LDC 25-8-624. City Arborist staff notified applicant the application was denied and if the applicant would like to continue with application, a comprehensive narrative report from a qualified arborist was needed. • • June 13, 2022 – Applicant contacts staff regarding review timeline. June 13, 2022 – Staff responds to applicant the review deadlines are consistent with how the City counts review days. Case Timeline (cont.) • June 24, 2022 – Staff receives a Service Estimate Client Service Form dated 6/22/22 from an arborist company. o The service estimate lists the tree diameter at 29”. The client service form did not provide sufficient evidence to determine the health of the …
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: COUNCIL DISTRICT: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA Case No. C814-92-0006.02; Seton Medical Center Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2 Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams (Michele R. Lynch) August 17, 2022 1201 W. 38th Street 10 Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Shoal Creek, Urban Watershed, Desired Development Zone To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff recommended with 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 c. Enhanced City of Austin Dark Sky regulations as noted on PUD exhibit d. Require building design that will reduce the potential for bird/building collisions as noted on PUD exhibit e. The project with provide an Integrated Pest Management System 3. The project commits to collect and beneficially use both rainwater and condensate for cooling water demand Seton Medical Center PUD 1201 West 38 th Street C814-92-0006.02 (PUD Amendment) Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Seton Planned Unit Development • A p p r o v e d b y c o u n c i l i n 1 9 9 3 f o r t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e S e t o n M e d i c a l C e n t e r a n d a s s o c i a t e d i m p r o v e m e n t s . • T h e a p p l i c a n t i s r e q u e s t i n g a P U D A m e n d m e n t f o r …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET SITE AREA: 12.21 acres DISTRICT: 10 Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2 CASE: C814-92-0006.02 – Seton Medical Center ZONING FROM / TO: PUD-NP to PUD-NP, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESS: 1201 West 38th Street PROPERTY OWNER: Seton Medical Center, % Altus Group US Inc. (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development – neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning as shown in the Proposed Zoning Submittal (Attachment A). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 and 3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: August 17, 2022: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: August 23, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 15, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has met with the Rosedale Neighborhood Association and President of Brykerwoods Neighborhood Association and is meeting with the Brykerwoods Neighborhood board on August 16, 2022. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORT: Exhibits A and A-1: Zoning Map and Aerial Applicant’s Summary Letter and Proposed Zoning Submittal (Attachment A) C814-92-0006.02 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The Seton Medical Center PUD is bounded by West 38th Street on the north, Medical Parkway to the east, West 34th Street to the south, and medical offices that border the property to the west (GO-V-NP). There are retail and service-oriented commercial uses on the north side of West 38th (SF-3; LO; CS-1-V; LR-V; CS-V; GR-V); medical offices and supporting businesses on the east side of Medical Parkway, the south side of East 34th Street and adjacent to the west (CS-NP; CS-V-NP; GO-CO-NP; GO-NP; GO-V-NP; GR-NP. The PUD is designated as Civic land use on the Central West Austin Combined (Windsor Road) Neighborhood Plan approved by Council in September 2010. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The PUD was approved by Council in June 1993 and prescribed development intensity according to a Land Use Plan. The PUD also included the following components: 1) limited floor-to-area ratio to 1.48 : 1; 2) prescribed minimum front yard setbacks of 25 feet except for a minimum street side setback of 10 feet along West 34th Street; 3) required a minimum of 11.9% open space; 4) limited height to 120 feet above ground level within 300-540 feet of SF-5 or more restrictive zoned property; 5) required six off-street loading spaces …
Seton Medical Center PUD 1201 West 38 th Street C814- 92- 0006.02 (PUD Amendment) Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Seton Planned Unit Development • A p p r o v e d b y c o u n c i l i n 1 9 9 3 f o r t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e S e t o n M e d i c a l C e n t e r a n d a s s o c i a t e d i m p r o v e m e n t s . • T h e a p p l i c a n t i s r e q u e s t i n g a P U D A m e n d m e n t f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f m o d i f y i n g t h e s i t e d e v e l o p m e n t r e g u l a t i o n s t o c o n s t r u c t a Wo m e n’ s H e a l t h To w e r a n d c a r d i o v a s c u l a r w i n g . C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Site Conditions • 12.21 acres • Located in Full Purpose Jurisdiction • In the Shoal Creek Watershed • Classified as Urban Watershed …
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
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 17, August, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on 17, August, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Melinda Schiera, Kevin Ramberg, and Haris Qureshi. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ana Aguirre, Audrey Barrett Bixler, Rick Brimer, Colin Nickells, Rachel Scott, and Pam Thompson. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:0X P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 3, 2022 (5 minutes) The minutes of the August 3, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Bedford’s motion, Chair Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Qureshi and Commissioner Barrett Bixler were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Update on ATX Walk Bike Roll to update Austin’s sidewalk, urban trails, and bicycle plans. City Staff: Katie Wettick, Program Manager, Public Works (15 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Name: 1609 Nueces St, Case No. 2022-018844 TP Applicant: Ronald Rodriguez Location: 1609 Nueces St. Council District: District 9 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Ordinance: Heritage Tree Ordinance - LDC 25-8-643- Land Commission Variance Requests: The applicant is appealing the City Arborist’s denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. 1 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Staff Recommendation: The request does not meet the City Arborist approval criteria in LDC 25-8-624(A)(1)(2)(3). The variance is not recommended. (30 minutes) Speakers Ronald Rodriguez A motion to postpone the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Scott’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 8-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Qureshi, Scott, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, and Bedford. Those voting nay were Commissioners Thompson, Schiera, and Brimer. Name: Seton Medical Center Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2, Case No. C814-92-0006.02 Applicant: Michele R. Lynch, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams Location: 1201 W. 38th Street Council District: District 10 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Shoal Creek, Urban Watershed, Desired Development Zone Requests: To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Speakers Michele Lynch Chair Ramberg reconvened the meeting at 9:27 P.M. A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 3, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 6, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Update on Environmental Commission Annual Report—Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair (10 minutes) Name: Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3, Case No. C814-2009-0139.03 Applicant: David Armbrust, Armbrust & Brown Location: 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505, Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road Council District: District 10 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Requests: To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Name: 5709 Sam Houston Circle Boat Dock, SP-2021-0300D Applicant: Holly Gunn Location: 5709 Sam Houston Circle, Austin, Texas, 78731 Council District: District # 10 Staff: Eric Brown, Senior Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin and Bull Creek Watersheds, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Requests: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150- …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 _Environmental Commission __ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Per section 2-1-144(F) of the City Code, the Environmental Commission may: 1) review and analyze the policies relating to the environmental quality of the city; (2) act as an advisory board to the city council, the city manager, and the department in their efforts to oversee the protection and integrity of the natural environment; (3) promote growth management and land use planning, minimize degradation of water resources, protect downstream areas, and promote recreation opportunities and environmental awareness; and (4) advise and recommend on any issue which the commission determines necessary or advisable for the enhancement and stewardship of the urban forest both public and private. (G) The commission shall: (1) assist the city council, the city manager, and the department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all citizens within the City's incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply; and (2) oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in the City's jurisdiction, and revise the plan as necessary. When a portion of the plan has been developed and established, it shall be submitted to the city council for adoption before implementation. (H) The commission shall advise the city council, the city manager, and the department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment, including those that relate to or affect: Annual Review and Work Plan 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 Page 2 (1) water quality: (a) watershed protection; (b) urban runoff; (c) innovative wastewater treatment; (d) regional wastewater treatment; (e) improvement and protection of the Colorado River and the Edwards Aquifer; and (f) wastewater irrigation; (2) growth management and land use planning: (a) municipal utility district review; (b) capital improvement project review; and (c) the comprehensive plan; (3) construction controls for erosion and sedimentation; (4) City environmental policies regarding monitoring and enforcement; (5) solid waste disposal plan alternatives; (6) watershed protection: (a) flood control; (b) erosion control; (c) water quality; and (d) utility management; (7) roadway planning; (8) beautification; (9) recreation resources; (10) public education on environmental matters; (11) hazardous waste …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: COUNCIL DISTRICT: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: August 6, 2022 Case No. C814-2009-0139.03; Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3 Armbrust & Brown (David Armbrust) 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505, Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road 10 Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Bull Creek/ Watersupply Suburban Watershed To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff recommended with conditions 1. This applicant completes the restoration plan prior to the conversion of the property to civic use as established by the PUD (and referenced in site plan SP-2021-0249D) such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with 25-8, except for the relevant code modifications included in the PUD amendment. 3. This project shall comply with the environmental superiority elements included in the PUD amendment. Bull Creek PUD 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505, Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road C814-2009-0139.03 (PUD Amendment) Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Planned Unit Development Amendment • A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of site development and regulatory process established by city ordinance for a tract of land. • The Bull Creek PUD was approved by council in 2009, designating the type of development allowed for this single-family residential property. • The applicant is requesting a PUD Amendment, which includes revising the Land Use Plan (exhibit C) and Restoration plan (exhibit F) for the property. Site Conditions • Located in Full Purpose Jurisdiction • The site is located at the confluence of Bull Creek and Lake Austin • In both the Bull Creek and Lake Austin Watersheds Environmental Features • The property has both rimrock CEFs and wetland CEFs • The SW portion of the property is in the 100-year floodplain • The SW bank was impounded before 1958 • The shoreline has a fringe of large cypress trees • The southern section of the property is dominated by bermuda grass lawn with heritage pecan trees Historic Aerial 1940 Requested Code Modifications 1. 2. Section 25-8-341 modified to allow cut to exceed 4 feet (up to 8 feet) to allow for the construction of habitat pond as shown in Exhibit J of applicant back up Section 25-8-342 modified to allow fill …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Amendment #3 DISTRICT: 10 CASE: C814-2009-0139.03 – Bull Creek PUD ZONING FROM: PUD ADDRESS: 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505 Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road SITE AREA: 54.70 acres PROPERTY OWNER: David G. Booth, Trustee for the David Booth Revocable Trust AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (David Armbrust) TO: PUD, to change conditions of zoning CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning as outlined in the redlined draft PUD amendment ordinance, and as shown in Exhibit C – the revised Land Use Plan, and supporting Exhibits F, J, K, N, and O. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 - 6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: August 3, 2022: July 6, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO AUGUST 3, 2022 May 4, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF [P. BEDFORD; R. SCOTT – 2ND] (10-0) P. THOMPSON – ABSENT ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: August 16, 2022: July 19, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 16, 2022 [J. BRISTOL; P. BEDFORD – 2ND] (9-0) K. RAMBERG; M. SHIERA – ABSENT [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (7-0) C. ACOSTA, N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, A. DENKLER, R. WOODY – ABSENT June 21, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JULY 19, 2022, BY CONSENT [H. SMITH; J. KIOLBASSA – 2ND] (11-0) C814-2009-0139.03 Page 2 May 17, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JUNE 21, 2022, BY CONSENT [B. GREENBERG; C. THOMPSON – 2ND] (7-0) C. ACOSTA – OFF THE DAIS; J. KIOLOBASSA, H. SMITH, R. WOODY – ABSENT April 19, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MAY 17, 2022, BY CONSENT March 1, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 19, 2022 [J. KIOLBASSA; A. DENKLER – 2ND] (11-0) [H. SMITH; A. DENKLER – 2ND] (9-0) S. BOONE; R. WOODY – ABSENT January 18, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MARCH 1, 2022 [H. SMITH; C. ACOSTA – 2ND] (10-0) R. WOODY – OFF THE DAIS [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (10-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS August 4, 2020: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has discussed the proposed PUD amendment with Courtyard Homeowners Association, Cat …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220803-003 Date: August 3, 2022 Subject: Case No. C814-2009-0139.03; Bull Creek Planned Unit Development Amendment #3 Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting an amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD); WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Lake Austin and Bull Creek/ Water supply Suburban Watershed; and Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance, with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. This applicant completes the restoration plan prior to the conversion of the property to civic use as established by the PUD (and referenced in site plan SP-2021-0249D) such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with 25-8-261, except for the relevant code modifications included in the 3. This project shall comply with the environmental superiority elements included in the PUD PUD amendment. amendment. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Include language addressing the CEF buffer, stormwater, that was agreed upon by staff, neighborhood groups, and the applicant on August 3, 2022 so it is reflected in the PUD and site plan. 2. Include language approved by staff on August 3, 2022 prior to the Environmental Commission meeting to be included in the forthcoming site plan to address the CEF including engaging geotechnical and structural experts to design the proposed building to the highest standard of care for the preservation and protection of the CEF. 3. Include the commitment to meet with TXDOT to finalize concerns regarding the entrance and 4. Include language that was agreed upon by the neighborhood group, applicant, and staff regarding 5. Include language to agree to keep the shoreline clean of trash and provide recycling options 6. Encourage the applicant to meet with necessary parties to establish a no-wake zone. exit to the property. sound. throughout the property. VOTE 9-0 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Nickells, Ramberg, Schiera, Scott, and Qureshi Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Thompson and Barrett Bixler Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220803-004 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Date: August 3, 2022 Subject: 5709 Sam Houston Circle Boat Dock, SP-2021-0300D Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a rimrock and seep Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Lake Austin and Bull Creek Watersheds, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. All construction to occur via barge. Remove existing boat dock as specified on plans; restore disturbed areas per City Standard Specification 609S; provide wetland mitigation plantings specified on plans. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Remove invasive plant species in the disturbed area. VOTE 9-0 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Nickells, Ramberg, Schiera, Scott, and Qureshi Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Thompson and Barrett Bixler Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220803-005 Date: August 3, 2022 Subject: Borders Boat Dock 1, SP-2021-0084D Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance request as follows: vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Lake Austin watershed, and Taylor Slough South Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met; THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Mitigation plantings upslope of rimrock to assist in soil stabilization. 2. Signed PG Letter for long-term stability of rimrock from new walkway. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Remove invasive plant species in the disturbed area and use native plants in restoration and planter areas. VOTE 9-0 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Nickells, Ramberg, Schiera, Scott, and Qureshi Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Thompson and Barrett Bixler Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3, August, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on 3, August, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Melinda Schiera, Kevin Ramberg, and Haris Qureshi. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ana Aguirre, Rick Brimer, Colin Nickells, and Rachel Scott. Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Audrey Barrett Bixler and Pam Thompson CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimery Duda, The Expedition School Adam Shedlosky, The Expedition School APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 6, 2022 (5 minutes) The minutes of the July 6, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Bedford’s motion, Secretary Bristol’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Ramberg abstained. Commissioners Thompson and Barrett Bixler were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on Environmental Commission Annual Report—Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair (10 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3, Case No. C814-2009-0139.03 Applicant: David Armbrust, Armbrust & Brown Location: 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505, Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road Council District: District 10 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department 1 4. Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Requests: To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Speakers David Armbrust, Attorney, Armbrust and Brown Daniel Woodruff, Landscape Architect Denise Hogan, Courtyard HOA Linda Bailey A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Bedford’s motion, Chair Ramberg’s second without objection. A motion to approve the request to amend the Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3 was approved on Secretary Bristol’s motion, Chair Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Thompson and Barrett Bixler were absent. Name: 5709 Sam Houston Circle Boat Dock, SP-2021-0300D Applicant: Holly Gunn Location: 5709 Sam Houston Circle, Austin, Texas, 78731 Council District: District # 10 Staff: Eric Brown, Senior Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin and Bull Creek Watersheds, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Requests: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a rimrock and seep Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions (15 minutes) Speakers Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits A …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission July 6, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler CALL TO ORDER Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on June 15, 2022. (5 minutes) 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Name: Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3, Case No. C814-2009-0139.03 Applicant: David Armbrust, Armbrust & Brown Location: 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505, Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road Council District: District 10 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Requests: To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (1 hour) Name: Mercedes Benz South Austin, SP-2021-0127C Applicant: Gemsong Ryan Location: 10900 S IH 35, Austin, Texas 78748 Council District: District 5 Staff: Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Onion Creek, Suburban Watershed, Desired Development Zone Requests: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow a private driveway access point to the site through a Critical Water Quality Zone Buffer Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Amendment #3 DISTRICT: 10 CASE: C814-2009-0139.03 – Bull Creek PUD ZONING FROM: PUD ADDRESS: 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505 Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road SITE AREA: 54.70 acres PROPERTY OWNER: David G. Booth, Trustee for the David Booth Revocable Trust AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (David Armbrust) TO: PUD, to change conditions of zoning CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning as outlined in the redlined draft PUD amendment ordinance, and as shown in Exhibit C – the revised Land Use Plan, and supporting Exhibits F, J, K, N, and O. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 - 6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: July 6, 2022: May 4, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF [P. BEDFORD; R. SCOTT – 2ND] (10-0) P. THOMPSON – ABSENT ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: July 19, 2022: June 21, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JULY 19, 2022, BY CONSENT May 17, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JUNE 21, 2022, BY CONSENT [B. GREENBERG; C. THOMPSON – 2ND] (7-0) C. ACOSTA – OFF THE DAIS; J. KIOLOBASSA, H. SMITH, R. WOODY – ABSENT [H. SMITH; J. KIOLBASSA – 2ND] (11-0) April 19, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MAY 17, 2022, BY CONSENT [J. KIOLBASSA; A. DENKLER – 2ND] (11-0) C814-2009-0139.03 Page 2 March 1, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 19, 2022 [H. SMITH; A. DENKLER – 2ND] (9-0) S. BOONE; R. WOODY – ABSENT January 18, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MARCH 1, 2022 [H. SMITH; C. ACOSTA – 2ND] (10-0) R. WOODY – OFF THE DAIS [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (10-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS August 4, 2020: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has discussed the proposed PUD amendment with Courtyard Homeowners Association, Cat Mountain Homeowners Association, North West Austin Civic Association, and 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (CONA). Correspondence from neighborhood groups is attached at the back of this report. The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORT: Exhibits A and A-1: Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit B: Applicant’s Summary Letter; Redlined, …
