C14-85-288.56(RCA) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.56(RCA) – Highway 71 & Mountain Shadows DISTRICT: 8 EXISTING ZONING: GR-NP (Tract 1) and LR-NP (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 8732, 8624 and 8722 W. State Highway 71 TOTAL SITE AREA: 1.676 acres (Tract 1) and 3.92 acres (Tract 2) PROPERTY OWNER: THT Holdings LLC, (Senthil Rangaswamy and Prithiviraj Loganathan) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in the Staff Conditions section in Exhibit C: Environmental Officer’s Review. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on Page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 3, 2020 Scheduled for Environmental Commission PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Scheduled for City Council RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT RECORDING NUMBER: C14-85-288.56(RCA) 2 ISSUES Neighbors in the area are concerned about the project connecting to Mountain Shadows Drive per the current Restrictive Covenant (RC) requirements. Because this project site is over the Barton Springs Contributing Zone, the Applicant, the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and the Office of the Environmental Officer have been working closely to come to an agreement on how and when this road should be developed. Mountain Shadows Drive is shown on the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) to be extended from its current terminus to State Highway 71. At this time, ATD is recommending removing the current language in the RC and to defer ROW dedication for this road until submittal of the first subdivision or site plan application. The Applicant has agreed to not take access to any of the existing neighborhood roads for this development project. Therefore, they will be constructing a part of Mountain Shadows Drive from State Highway 71 to their project entrance for their access. They have agreed to only build the portion of the road that will be necessary to provide access for their development and dedicate the remaining ROW to be constructed at a later date. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) area is approximately 5.596 acres and is currently undeveloped. It was zoned to GR and LR in 1987. The zoning case included a public Restrictive Covenant (RC) that dictated development standards and permitted land uses for these tracts of land. The applicant is requesting to amend …
Highway 71 and Mountain Shadows RCA • Site Area for RCA: • Tract 1: 1.676 acres • Tract 2: 3.92 acres • Site Total: 5.596 acres • Related Rezoning Case: C14-2020-0023 • RR-NP to MF-1-NP (area not part of RCA) • LR-NP and GR-NP to LR-MU-NP • Non-Environmental Amendments by TxDOT; • Mountain Shadow extension no longer required to be built before permits may be issued. • Max. FAR to be same as current code; • Curb cuts (to SH 71) shall be determined RCA Area C14-85-288.56(RCA) TRACT 2 Rezoning Area Additional area combined with RCA Area TRACT 1
Ledgestone Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622 Request Summary • 77.78 acres • 2‐Mile ETJ • Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) SER #4622 SER #4622 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Site Location Devils Pen Creek Devils Pen Creek SER #4622 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER #4622 Summary Alternative Wastewater Service: • The applicant has stated that the site could develop with a similar density with decentralized service with a Texas Land Application Permit (TLAP). Water: • The site is located in West Travis County Public Utility Agency (PUA) for water service. SER Review & Evaluation • Watershed Protection Department and Austin Water Utility developed a set of criteria for evalua(cid:415)ng SERs. • Staff have developed a method for quantitatively evaluating SER applications using a scoring matrix. • The evaluation includes deductions related to environmental conditions on the site and credits for improvements to existing problems the SER could provide. SER Scoring Matrix SERs recommended for approval SERs not recommended for approval Project points ≥ 1 Project points ≤ 0 Ledgestone Multifamily Score: 10 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there were no significant environmental risks to extend service to the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974‐3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 3, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Ledgestone Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Daniel Ryan, P.E. LJA Engineering, Inc. LOCATION: 9021 W US 290 Hwy, Austin, TX 78737 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: October 17, 2019 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Wastewater Service Extension Recommended 1 MEMORANDUM May 21, 2020 Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Ledgestone Wastewater SER #4622 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for Ledgestone Wastewater SER #4622 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 77.78 acres, located at 9021 W US 290 Hwy. The site is in the City of Austin’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction, the Slaughter Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The site is also within the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone and is subject to the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. An Environmental Resource Inventory submitted by the applicant identified no critical environmental features within the property. The applicant is proposing to develop a 550-unit multi-family development. A site plan has not yet been submitted to the City of Austin. Development Impacts Water: The site is located in the water service area of the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (PUA). Wastewater: The applicant shall construct approximately 1,000 feet of 8-inch gravity wastewater main in Circle Dr and extend south along Circle Dr and then west along US 290 to the highest point that can be served by the proposed gravity wastewater main, as approximately shown on the attached map. Applicant shall also construct an appropriately sized public lift station at the approximate location shown on the attached map. Applicant shall construct approximately 6,150 feet of 2 appropriately sized force main from the proposed lift station and extend north through the subject tract and northeast along US 290 Hwy to the proposed 8-inch gravity wastewater main in US 290 Hwy. Applicant shall …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200603-006a Date: June 3, 2020 Subject: Springdale Farms, SP-2019-0253C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development in a critical water quality zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the requested variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development in a critical water quality zone. VOTE 8-1 For: Smith, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200603-006b Date: June 3, 2020 Subject: C14-85-288.56(RCA) - HWY 71 and Mountain Shadows Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Pam Thompson RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant wishes to conduct a public hearing and seeks approval of a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 8732, 8624 and 8722 W. State Highway 71. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends granting an amendment to the restrictive covenant. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends granting an amendment to the restrictive covenant on the property noted above with the following: Environmental Commission Conditions: That the applicant seeks to balance cut and fill onsite in coordination with City of Austin environmental staff. Staff Conditions 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant 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 current code except for the following exceptions: a. 65% impervious cover on a gross site area shall be allowed for Tracts 1 and 2 as established by the current Restrictive Covenant. b. A 1.25 acre area of Tract 2 shall comply with the Code of 1985 (Rivers, Lakes, and Watercourses) section 9-10-192(g) for construction on slopes as established by the current Restrictive Covenant. The remainder of Tract 2 shall comply with current code for construction on slopes. c. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet for a 1.25 acre area of Tract 2. The remainder of Tract 2 shall comply with current code for cut and fill. 3. All impervious cover shall be treated for water quality under the non-degradation standards of the Save Our Springs Initiative, City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), including sizing water quality treatment volumes to account for the future extension of Mountain Shadows Road. 4. The Mountain Shadows Road right-of-way shall be included in the calculation of allowable impervious cover. 1 5. A water quality control for the treatment of development on Tracts 1 and 2 shall be allowed to be located on Tract 1. 6. Restrictions on curb cuts along State Highway 71 for Tract 1 established by the current Restrictive Covenant shall be removed, as access to State Highway 71 is determined by the Texas Department of Transportation. 7. The restrictions on issuance of building permits for Tract 2 contingent upon construction of Mountain Shadows …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200603-006c Date: June 3, 2020 Subject: Ledgestone Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Wendy Gordon RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant wishes to conduct a public hearing and seeks approval of a wastewater service extension request on property locally known as 9021 W US 290 Hwy. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff review determined that there are no significant environmental risks to extend service to the site and therefore recommends approval of Service Extension Request #4622. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of Service Extension Request #4622. VOTE 8-0 For: Smith, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill, Gordon Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Mary Ann Neely Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Perry Bedford Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Ryan Nill Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Kate Clark Chris Herrington Kristy Nguyen Colleen Kirk Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 3:02 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the March 4, 2020, April 15, 2020, and May 20, 2020 Environmental 2. Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the March 4, 2020, April 15, 2020, and May 20, 2020 Environmental Commission Meetings were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Creel and Nill were absent. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None 1 4. 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Springdale Farms, SP-2019-0253C Applicant: Casey Giles, P.E., Storybuilt Location: 755 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78702 (District 3) Staff: Kristy Nguyen, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Boggy Creek Watershed, Urban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow development in a critical water quality zone Staff Recommendation: Staff do not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. (15 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Gordon’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Nill were absent. A motion to recommend denial of the requested variance was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 8-1 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Smith, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford. Commissioner Thompson voted nay. Commissioners Creel and Nill were absent. b. Name: C14-85-288.56(RCA) - HWY 71 and Mountain Shadows Applicant: THT Holdings LLC (Senthil Rangaswamy and Prithiviraj Loganathan). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) Location: 8732, 8624 and 8722 W. State Highway 71 (District 8) Staff: Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department and Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Williamson Creek …
Special Meeting of the Environmental Commission May 20, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held May 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, May 19, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 20, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 2. 3. 4. 5. Special Meeting of the Environmental Commission May 20, 2020 1:00 P.M. To 2:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Katie Coyne (D-6) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ (Mayor) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. None ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8—Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water (15 minutes) 2 6. b. Update on Austin Community Climate Plan—Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager, Celine Rendon, Community …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: March 25, 2020 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Waters (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2020 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary Financial Policy No. 8 FY21-25 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY21- 25 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: May 20, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360 SP-2019-0417D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Gray Engineering, Inc. LOCATION: 5418-1/2 Buckman Mountain Road, Austin, TX 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: N/a ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services, 512-974-2067, hank.marley@austintexas.gov Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow for cut that exceeds four in depth and not more than 8 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: SP-2019-0417D Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360 Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: For cut (LDC 25-8-341) exceeding 4 feet in depth in the Drinking Water Protection Zone 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 Many water supply corporations, municipal utility districts and public utility districts in the area are obligated to expand water storage capacity to meet the needs of their customer base in a known geographical region that they are mandated by the state to service. Therefore, not granting the variance would deprive the owner a privilege available to owners of similarly situated properties. 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 The Loop 360 Water Supply Corporation is required to provide an additional 300,000 gallons of storage to its customers. The proposed water storage tank is designed to be connected to and support the existing tank that sits on the adjacent easement. The adjacent tank has an overflow elevation of 870 feet. Therefore, the proposed tank will also have an overflow elevation of 870 feet as it will be filled simultaneously by the same water pumps used for the existing tank. The cut in excess of four feet is needed so that the required 300,000 gallons of water storage is contained under …
ADDITIONAL 300K GROUND WATER STORAGE TANK IMPROVEMENTS 360 5418 ½ BUCKMAN MOUNTAIN RD. AUSTIN, TX 78746 SP-2019-0417D Hank Marley Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • 10.013 acres (gross site area) • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Rural • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Austin ETJ • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • Current code regulations apply 2 SP-2019-0417D Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360 Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ 3 Vicinity Exhibit N 4 Existing conditions 5 Existing Conditions 6 Proposed Site Plan Enlargement 7 VARIANCE REQUEST 1. To allow cut to exceed four feet in depth (LDC 25-8-341) 8 Grading Plan 9 Cut Exhibit 0 1 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-341) 1 1 Findings of Fact LDC 25-8-341 • 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. • Staff determination: Yes. Many water supply corporations, municipal utility districts and public utility districts in the area are obligated to expand water storage capacity to meet the needs of their customer base in a known geographical region that they are mandated by the state to service. Therefore, not granting the variance would deprive the owner a privilege available to owners of similarly situated properties. 2 1 Findings of Fact LDC 25-8-341 • 2a: The variance 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: • Staff determination: Yes. The Loop 360 Water Supply Corporation is required to provide an additional 300,000 gallons of storage to its customers. The proposed water storage tank is designed to be connected to and support the existing tank that sits on the adjacent easement. The adjacent …
PERSIMMONS CONSTRUCTION PLAN 7051 MEADOW LAKE BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744 C8-2019-0080.1B.SH Jonathan Garner Environmental Review Program Coordinator Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • 1.98 acres (gross site area) • Full-purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 2 • Desired Development Zone • Onion Creek Watershed (Suburban classification) • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Current code regulations apply 2 Persimmons Construction Plans C8-2018-0080.1B.SH Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 3 VICINITY EXHIBIT 4 5 VARIANCE REQUEST 2. To allow cut over four feet within 100 feet of a classified waterway (LDC 25-8-341) 6 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PLAN 7 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PLAN 8 CUT EXHIBIT 9 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) 0 1 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) • 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. • Staff determination: No. Roadway construction crossing a classified waterway occurs all throughout the City of Austin utilizing methods that do not require a variance to City Code requirements. A Code compliant construction method would eliminate the need for the variance request and would not deprive the applicant of a privilege to construct a roadway crossing a classified waterway. 1 1 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) • 2a: The variance 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: • Staff determination: No. A construction method that modifies the channel margins, alters the natural flow velocity, and removes hydric soils and vegetation does not provide greater overall environmental protection than a construction method that is achievable without the variance. 2 1 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) • 2b: The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property: • Staff determination: No. The amount of cut in excess of four feet required for the construction of the crossing occurs within the minimum setback of the waterway buffer and the erosion hazard zone adjacent to the classified waterway. Grading at a depth beyond that allowed by Code within these sensitive environmental areas does not constitute the minimum deviation from the code requirement. 3 1 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) • 2c: The variance does not create a …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: May 20, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Persimmons Construction Plans C8-2019-0080.1B.SH NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Dario Octaviano, City of Austin Public Works (applicant) June Routh, Dunaway Associates (Engineer of Record) LOCATION: 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Austin, TX 78744 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department, (512) 974-1665, Jonathan.Garner@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone To cut more than four feet in depth within 100 feet of a classified waterway Staff does not recommend Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-341 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: C8-2019-0080.1B.SH Persimmons Construction Plans Request to vary 25-8-341 to allow cut of more than four feet within 100 feet of a classified waterway. 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. Roadway construction crossing a classified waterway occurs all 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. No throughout the City of Austin utilizing methods that do not require a variance to City Code requirements. Denying the variance will result in the applicant selecting a different construction method; albeit potentially more expensive, yet a Code compliant construction method would not deprive the applicant of a privilege to construct a roadway crossing a classified waterway. 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; No. The applicant seeks to use a construction method using three 9 ft x 4 ft box culverts with headwalls and wingwalls along the banks of the creek channel that divert and concentrate flows through the box culverts. This type of construction method narrows the channel width at the roadway crossing, adversely impacts aquatic life habitat, increases the velocity of flows coming out of the box culverts, scours the bottom of the creek channel creating a pool, and modifies downstream flow patterns. Moreover, when placing the culverts, a significant amount of the natural stream bank soils and vegetation are cut away and disposed of offsite. Although the alignment …
Pamela Abee‐Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone May 20, 2020 2 Site Location [ May 20, 2020 3 • Country Club West Watershed • Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 3 • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) in SE corner May 20, 2020 4 County Club West Creek Site Location • 4.5 acres • Wooded (Photo is leaf‐ off.) May 20, 2020 5 County Club West Creek Site Location CWQZ • 300‐foot Critical Water Quality Zone for County Club West Creek May 20, 2020 6 County Club West Creek Site Location 2‐foot contours • Average slope is 10% May 20, 2020 7 Topography: The scattered distribution of the steeper slopes, makes it impossible to develop a project of a scope appropriate to this location without variances from code. May 20, 2020 8 County Club West Creek Site Location 2‐foot contours Slopes 15%‐25% Urban Site Location Urban Suburban Location: • • • Just outside of Urban Watershed classification area. Inside Austin Transportation Department’s Urban Roadway boundary. Fronting E. Oltorf St., a Level 3 street in Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, comparable to Riverside & Lamar. May 20, 2020 9 Suburban Water Quality and Detention ponds have been moved under the driveway. Parking has been reduced from the proposed 213 spaces to 195 spaces. All parking spaces have been changed to compact spaces. Each building has been terraced. Driveways have been made steeper. By making these adjustments and buffer averaging, the applicant has been able to maximize the density of the development while Avoiding building on one of the areas of steep slopes, Preserving a wooded area, and Not developing in the CWQZ. May 20, 2020 10 1. Vary from 25‐8‐302(B)(1) to …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: May 20, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Vi Collina Multifamily SP-2019-0529C.SH NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Ryan Taylor Kimley-Horn LOCATION: 2401 E Oltorf St, 78741 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov. WATERSHED: Country Club West Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. Vary from 25-8-302(B)(1) to allow construction of a building on a slope between 15 and 25 percent, where impervious cover on slopes over 15 percent exceeds 10 percent of the total area of the slopes over 15 percent. 2. Vary from 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope over 15 percent. 3. Vary from 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet on slopes over 4. Vary from 25-8-342 to allow fill exceeding 4 feet on slopes over 15 percent. 15 percent. Page 1 of 33 Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommends the following conditions. 1. Both the water quality pond and the detention pond will be moved to underneath the driveway. 2. 22 parking spaces will be removed. 3. Impervious cover will be slightly below the allowable 60 percent. 4. Sidewalks will be reduced to 4 feet in width. 5. 17 additional trees (greater than 8 inches diameter) will be saved in the southeast corner of the site. Two additional trees will be saved in the middle of the site near E Oltorf St. 6. Applicant will commit to removing invasive trees. 7. Applicant will commit to a tree care plan for the remaining trees. 8. Landscape plan will include COA Grow Green materials. 9. Property will be built to AEGB standards, which include but are not limited to, low flow toiled fixtures; irrigation/rain sensors; native plant material; high efficiently lighting including LED for all site lighting; E-Star appliances; low VOC paints and coatings; and filtration for indoor air quality. Page 2 of 33 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Vi Collina Vary from 25-8-302(B)(1) to allow construction of a building on a slope between 15 and 25 percent, where impervious cover on slopes over 15 percent exceeds 10 percent of the total area of the slopes …
Vi Collina Multi Family Variance Exhibits SP-2019-0529C.SH 2401 E Oltorf St LIST OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 01 – IMAGERY EXHIBIT EXHIBIT 02 – EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY EXHIBIT 03 – SITE PLAN AND CONTEXT MAP EXHIBIT 04 – ENVIRONMENTAL EXHIBIT 05 – IMPERVIOUS COVER AND SLOPE MAP EXHIBIT 06 – CUT AND FILL MAP kimley-horn.com 2600 Via Fortuna, Terrace I, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78746 512 646 2237 Page 1 of 11 1234Vi Collina Multifamily2401 E Oltorf StImagery ExhibitOLTORF STDOUGLAS STWILLOW CREEK DRNN.T.S.Page 2 of 11 PHOTO 1Page 3 of 11 PHOTO 2TREES SAVED IN THE CWQZPage 4 of 11 PHOTO 3TREES SAVED IN THE CWQZPage 5 of 11 PHOTO 4Page 6 of 11 . R D K E E R W C O W R O L L I 0 7 ' . . W LOT 1 NEWINN PROPERTIES INC. (0308060202) ZONING: CS1CO; GR USE: COMMERCIAL EAST OLTORF STREET 90' R.O.W. AS SHOWN ON V.87/P(S).110B-110C C 0 1 1 - B 0 1 1 . ) S ( P / 7 8 . V N O N W O H S S A . . W O R . ' 0 6 T E E R T S S A L G U O D LOT 1 WILLOW CREEK COMMERCIAL, SECTION II (0307050902) VOL. 87, PGS. 110B-C, P.R.T.C.T. ZONING: MF-6-CO USE: COMMERCIAL DOUGLAS STREET LANDINGS, LTD VOL. 13062, PG. 219, O.P.R.T.C.T. AREA: 10.99 ACRES (0309060701) ZONING: MF-1 USE: MULTI-FAMILY LOT 1 WILLOW BEND II ADDITION (0308060106) VOL. 83, PG. 184B P.R.T.C.T. ZONING: MF-3-CO USE: MULTI-FAMILY 00 40' 80' GRAPHIC SCALE 40' I G N T S X E I Y H P A R G O P O T I I T B H X E A N I L L O C I V Y L I M A F T L U M I T S F R O T L O E 1 0 4 2 S A X E T , Y T N U O C S V A R T I , N I I T S U A SHEET NUMBER EXH-02 SP-2019-0529C.SH Page 7 of 11 C 0 1 1 - B 0 1 1 . ) S ( P / 7 8 . V N O N W O H S S A . . W O R . ' 0 6 T E E R T S S A L G U O …
Austin Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision May 20, 2020 Goals of this Revision Process Overview & Schedule Agenda 01 02 03 04 Equity Tool Next Steps We are Changing the Earth’s Climate Warming over 2℃ could be catastrophic to life on earth The City’s Commitment to Equity Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community Our Commitment to Climate Equity Climate Change Racial Equity Eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy & transportation Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces • Healthier consumer choices Health Affordability Accessibility Cultural Preservation Community Capacity Just Transition Accountability Eliminate disparities that can be predicted by race Safety for all at all times • • No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference • • • • Why Equity and Climate? ● Climate change affects everyone, but doesn’t impact all communities equally ● The systems that exploit the environment also exploit people ● Communities of color have wisdom and lived experience ● Designing solutions for those that need them the most will benefit everyone If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice Goals of this Revision 2015 Community Climate Plan Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 130+ actions 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes Goals of this Revision 2019 Climate Policy Directives January May August Process Overview and Schedule A Plan Among Plans 5 Plan Sections: • Sustainable Buildings • Transportation Electrification • Transportation & Land Use • Natural Systems • Consumption Water Forward Plan Austin Energy Generation Plan CapMetro - Project Connect Land Use Code Revision Zero Waste Master Plan Austin Community Climate Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan & Smart Mobility Roadmap Process Overview and Schedule Large Institutions Working Group Steering Committee Transportation Electrification AG Transportation & Land Use AG Sustainable Buildings AG Consumption AG Natural Systems AG Community Climate Ambassadors Process Overview and Schedule Equity-focused Engagement Equity Tool Evaluating Equity Our strategies must prioritize low income communities and communities of color in these ways: Health — Improving mental and physical health. Affordability — Lowering and stabilizing living costs. Accessibility — Increasing access to opportunities, transportation and a healthy …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-005a Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in AW’s 5-year capital spending plan as required by AW Financial Policy #8. Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, Austin Water Utility presentation and update on new growth-related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Austin Water Utility provides adequate drinking water and reliable systems for current and future customers. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the request for inclusion of the CIP projects in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending budget. VOTE 11-0 For: Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-006a Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360, SP-2019-0417D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of four feet in depth and not more than 8 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance with conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet and not more than 8 feet with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Preserve the following trees next to the hammer head turnaround, the water quality pond, and the water tank: #524 Cedar; #525 Cedar; #526 Cedar; #527 Cedar and #534 Cedar; and 2. Re-vegetate all disturbed areas including the staging and storage area near the Buckman Mountain Road with City Standard Specification 604S.6 Native Grass and Forb Seeding. VOTE 11-0 For: Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-006b Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Persimmons Construction Plans, C8-2019-0080.1B.SH Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of four feet within 100 feet of a classified waterway. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend the variance having determined the findings of fact have not been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the requested variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet within 100 feet of a classified waterway. For: Smith, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: Creel Abstain: None Recuse: None VOTE 9-1 Absent: Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-006c Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Vi Collina Multifamily, SP-2019-0529C.SH Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance to: 1. Vary from 25-8-302(B)(1) to allow construction of a building on a slope between 15 and 25 percent, where impervious cover on slopes over 15 percent exceeds 10 percent of the total area of the slopes over 15 percent. 2. Vary from 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope over 15 percent. 3. Vary from 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet on slopes over 15 percent. 4. Vary from 25-8-342 to allow fill exceeding 4 feet on slopes over 15 percent. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends these variances with conditions, having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the four requested variances from LDC 25-8-302(B)(1), 25-8-302(A)(2), 25-8-341 and 25-8-342 as detailed above with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Both the water quality pond and the detention pond will be moved to underneath the driveway. 2. 3. 4. 22 parking spaces will be removed. Impervious cover will be slightly below the allowable 60 percent. 17 additional trees (greater than 8 inches diameter) will be saved in the southeast corner of the site. Two additional trees will be saved in the middle of the site near E Oltorf St. 5. Applicant will commit to removing invasive trees. 6. Applicant will commit to a tree care plan for the remaining trees. 7. 8. Landscape plan will include COA Grow Green materials. Property will be built to AEGB standards, which include but are not limited to, low flow toilet fixtures; irrigation/rain sensors; native plant material; high efficiency lighting including LED for all site lighting; E‐Star appliances; low VOC paints and coatings; and filtration for indoor air quality. 1 For: Creel, Smith, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None VOTE 10-0 Absent: Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
2. 3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Ryan Nill Mary Ann Neely Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Perry Bedford Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Pamela Abee-Taulli Kaela Champlin Jonathan Garner Chris Herrington Hank Marley Atha Phillips Aurora Pizano CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. None STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None 1 5. 6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8—Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water (15 minutes) A motion to recommend Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 11-0 vote. b. Update on Austin Community Climate Plan—Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager, Celine Rendon, Community Engagement Specialist, and Phoebe Romero, Environmental Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360, SP-2019-0417D Applicant: Gray Engineering, Inc. Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Location: 5418-1/2 Buckman Mountain Road, Austin, Texas 78746 Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of four feet in depth and not more than 8 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (15 minutes) A motion to recommend approval of the requested variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 11-0 vote. b. Name: Persimmons Construction Plans, C8-2019-0080.1B.SH Applicant: Dario Octaviano, City of Austin Public Works (Applicant) Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone June Routh, Dunaway Associates …
Special Meeting of the Environmental Commission April 15, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held April 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, April 14, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 15, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Special Meeting of the Environmental Commission April 15, 2020 3:00 P.M. To 4:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Katie Coyne (D-6) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ (Mayor) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. None ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Watershed Protection Department response to the COVID-19 pandemic (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Applicant: Gemsong Ryan, Jones Carter Location: 12125 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78747 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department 2 Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: …
Pamela Abee‐Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone April 15, 2020 2 Site Location [ April 15, 2020 3 • Onion Creek Watershed • Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • Council District 5 April 15, 2020 4 • Steep, wooded valley bisects site. Site Location 2‐foot contours April 15, 2020 5 • Cut over 8 feet is restricted to ponds. April 15, 2020 6 • Slopes in main pond are between 15 and 35 percent. • Pond is designed to preserve Heritage trees. (See notches.) April 15, 2020 7 Request to vary from LDC 25‐8‐341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent. VARIANCE REQUEST April 15, 2020 8 Staff recommends this variance with the following conditions: Stockpile and reserve topsoil for use in revegetation of disturbed areas. Revegetate disturbed areas adjacent to creek and pond with riparian plantings per 609S.6. Use enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls during construction to prevent outflow of sediment‐laden water from pond. VARIANCE RECOMMENDA‐ TION April 15, 2020 9
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Water Oak Apartments SP-2019-0109C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Gemsong Ryan Jones Carter LOCATION: 12125 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78747 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 5 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-1879 Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: 1. Stockpile and reserve topsoil for use in revegetation of disturbed areas. 2. Revegetate disturbed areas adjacent to creek and pond with riparian plantings per 609S.6. 3. Use enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls during construction to prevent outflow of sediment-laden water from pond. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Water Oak Apartments Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet, to 13 feet, on slopes exceeding 15 percent. 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 site slopes toward the middle, from east and west, toward an unclassified creek (drainage area less than 64 acres) that bisects the lot (see Applicant Exhibit 4 for topography). With a gross site area of 21.4 acres, 1.6 acres have slopes between 15 and 25 percent, 0.5 acres have slopes from 25 to 35 percent, and 0.04 acres have slopes over 35 percent. The steepest slopes are at the north, downstream end of the creek. This is also the best location for the detention pond, since it is the lowest point of the site. Developers of similarly situated properties have been allowed to grade over 4 feet for ponds located on steep slopes. 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 The variance is not necessitated by …
ULLRICH WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 1000 FOREST VIEW DRIVE SPC-03-0005C(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 2 PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 8 3 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 4 5 BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate penetahydate (CuSO4 ꞏ 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and meeting system to the low service pump station (LSPS). • Proposed construction will coincide with existing impervious cover. 6 CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b). 7 VARIANCE REQUEST Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF. 8 VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation and shoreline stabilization will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 9 0 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. 1 …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 04/15/2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant SPC-03-0005C(R1) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: MWM Design Group; Shari Pape LOCATION: 3602½ Redbud Trail Unit C, 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Scott Hiers, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department, 512.974.1916, scott.hiers@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov Bee Creek, Little Bee Creek, & Lake Austin watersheds, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: None. Staff Findings of Fact Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name & Case Number: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant - SPC-03-0005C(R1) Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow construction within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF [LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b)]. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. 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. The variance is not necessitated by the design. No alternative locations are available on site for a Zebra Mussel Mitigation System. The system must be placed in or near the existing intake pump house. There is not enough room in the existing pump station to house the entire system, such as the chemical storage. All the proposed construction coincides within areas of existing impervious cover. No additional impervious cover is being added. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The variance is …
DAVIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 3352 MOUNT BONNELL ROAD SPC-03-0414(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Suburban &Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 10 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate penetahydate (CuSO4 ꞏ 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and meeting system to the low service pump station (LSPS). CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) and 25-8-341. VARIANCE REQUEST 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffers. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 4.5 feet. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation and shoreline stabilization will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. Is not necessitated by …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Davis Water Treatment Plant SPC-2012-0414(R1) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: MWM Design Group; Shari Pape LOCATION: 3352 Mount Bonnell Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Scott Hiers, Environmental Scientist Senior; Watershed Protection Department, 512.974.1916, scott.hiers@austintexas.gov ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Huck’s Slough & Lake Austin watersheds, Water Supply Suburban & Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffers. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 4.5 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: None Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name & Case Number: Davis Water Treatment Plant - SPC-2012-0414(R1) Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow construction within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF [LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b)]. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. 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. The variance is not necessitated by the design. No alternative locations are available on site for a Zebra Mussel Mitigation System. The system must be placed in or near the existing intake pump house. There is not enough room in the existing pump station to house the entire system, such as the chemical storage. All the proposed construction coincides within areas of existing impervious cover. Minimal impervious cover is being added. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a …
ULLRICH WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 1000 FOREST VIEW DRIVE SPC-03-0005C(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 8 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate pentahydate (CuSO4 ꞏ 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and metering system to the low service pump station (LSPS). • Proposed construction will coincide with existing impervious cover. CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b). VARIANCE REQUEST Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made …
DAVIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 3352 MOUNT BONNELL ROAD SPC-03-0414(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Suburban &Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 10 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate pentahydate (CuSO4 · 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and metering system to the low service pump station (LSPS). CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) and 25-8-341. VARIANCE REQUEST 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffers. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 5.5 feet. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary infestations in raw water to control zebra mussel transmission mains. Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200415 006a Date: April 15, 2020 Subject: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek Watershed, desired development zone and not over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance with conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Stockpile and reserve topsoil for use in revegetation of disturbed areas 2. Revegetate disturbed areas adjacent to creek and pond with riparian plantings per 609S.6 3. Use enhanced erosion and sedimentation controls during construction to prevent outflow of sediment laden water from pond. Environmental Commission Conditions: None VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon, Bedford, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Thompson 1 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200415 006b Date: April 15, 2020 RATIONALE: Subject: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, SPC-03-0005C(R1) Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer for a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance without conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variance from LDC 25-8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer for a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature with the following; Staff Conditions: None Environmental Commission Conditions: None VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon, Bedford, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Thompson Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200415 006c Date: April 15, 2020 Subject: Davis Water Treatment Plant, SPC-2012-0414(R1) Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer of Critical Environmental Features. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 5.5 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance without conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variances from LDC 25-8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer of Critical Environmental Features and LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 5.5 feet with the following; Staff Conditions: None Environmental Commission Conditions: None VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon, Bedford, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Thompson 1 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
2. 3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 15, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Curtis Smith Ryan Nill Mary Ann Neely Wendy Gordon Peggy Maceo Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero Commissioners Absent: Andy Creel Pam Thompson Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Pamela Abee-Taulli Scott Hiers CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Coyne called the meeting to order at 3:03 P.M. 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. None ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Watershed Protection Department response to the COVID-19 pandemic (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 5. 6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Applicant: Gemsong Ryan, Jones Carter Location: 12125 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78747 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (30 minutes) Commissioner Ramberg made a motion to recommend approval of the variance with conditions and was seconded by Commissioner Coyne. A substitute motion to consider a donation to Austin Wildlife Rescue failed on Commissioner Maceo’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 4-5 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Smith, Neely, Guerrero, and Maceo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Bedford, Nill, Ramberg, Coyne, and Gordon. Commissioners Creel and Thompson were absent. A motion to recommend approval of the variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Thompson were absent. b. Name: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, SPC-03-0005C(R1) Applicant: MWM Design Group, Shari Pape Location: 3602 ½ Redbud Trail Unit C, Austin, TX 78746 Staff: Scott Hiers, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department and Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Bee Creek, Little Bee Creek, & Lake Austin Watersheds, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from …
1. 2. 3. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting March 4, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Update on City of El Paso Resilience Strategy, Nicole Ferrini, City of El Paso Chief Resilience Officer (30 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of February 19, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D variances b. Process for how to discuss miscellaneous reports at Environmental Commission meetings (5 minutes) (5 minutes) 1 4. 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. Presentation on Water Quality Compliance Pollution Data Viewer—Thain Maurer, Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Watershed Protection Department (20 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider the future of Austin resilience planning—Katie Coyne, Environmental Commission Member and Vice Chair (20 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions. (30 minutes) b. Name: HEB 10, SP-2019-0034C Applicant: Joe Farias, Stantec Consulting Service Location: 7901 W US Hwy, Austin, TX 78749 (District 8) Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Classification, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) …
