Brodie Oaks Redevelopment – Development Assessment Location: S. Lamar Blvd and S. Capital of Texas Hwy District: 5 Approximate Size: 37.6 acres Current Development: Shopping Center Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: • Activity Center for Redevelopment in Sensitive Environmental Areas • Along an Activity Corridor 1 Creating a mixed-use development; 13.7 acres of open space; Maximum of building height of 275’. Key Points of Proposed PUD Cluster development near S. Lamar Blvd and S. Capital Texas Hwy; Reduce existing impervious cover. 4,700 feet of active trails with new trailhead to greenbelt; 10,000 feet of sidewalk; Working with transportation groups on improved access. Will meet or exceed all Tier One and several Tier Two Requirements. 2 PUD Zoning Process Next Steps Development Assessment PUD Zoning Application Commission and Council Process We are here in the process. We do not need a recommendation at this point. City Council staff briefing to be scheduled. 3 Barton Creek Critical Water Quality Zone Water Quality Transition Zone Existing Parkland Site Parkland Site Data: Barton Creek Watershed/Barton Springs Zone Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone
Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Preliminary Design Phase Update Boards and Commissions February 2021 Site Map & Context 2 Previous City Council Direction • Butler Shores location approved on 5/9/19 • Council direction to consider site alternatives: on site 1. New DAC & existing PARD Main Office remain 2. New DAC & New PARD Main Office rebuilt on site (unfunded) 3. New DAC on site, existing PARD is removed/relocated elsewhere (unfunded) • Consolidated Arts District Parking (underground, partially unfunded) • Seek alternative financing mechanisms & interest in philanthropy Conceptual development scenario from 2018/2019 planning process 3 Existing PARD Main Office • Constructed 1959, 2-story addition in 1976 • First permanent home for COA Parks Department • High degree of historic integrity • Architect: R. Earl Dillard • Defining features: wide eaves, flat roof, curtain • Eligible for listing on National Register of Historic windows Places Image credits: Austin History Center 4 Recent Stakeholder Engagement • Two Open House Community Meetings • Meeting #1: Oct. 28, 2020 • Meeting #2: Jan. 26, 2021 • (10) Small Group Meetings • Dougherty Arts Center Staff: 11/10/2020 • Painting, Photography, and Drawing Artists and Instructors: 11/19/2020 • Youth Program Instructors and Parents: 12/1/2020 • Gallery Artists: 12/2/2020 • Artist Professional Development Programs: 12/3/2020 • Theater Organizations and Technical Staff: 12/7/2020 • Friends of the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/9/2020 • Ceramics Studio Artists and Instructors: 12/10/2020 • Neighbors to the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/15/2020 • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Arts: 1/7/2021 • Electronic Survey • 221 Participants & 894 Responses • Ongoing Partner Coordination • ZACH Scott Theater • The Trail Foundation • Austin Transportation Dept. 5 Project Mission Statement 6 Site Constraints Map 7 Four Options Key operational criteria and site considerations • Preservation of heritage trees • Relationship to adjacent ZACH • Underground parking solution • Pick-up & drop-off for youth programs • Load-in areas for theater programs • Balancing traffic impact between Toomey Rd. & Riverside Dr. • Preservation of PARD Main Office (1959) • Allowance for possible expansion • Activates parkland & enhance trail access • Civic presence/identity • Back of house areas for kiln yard, etc. 8 • Compact building footprint tucked closely behind PARD Main & ZACH School • One heritage oak impacted • Proposed parking garage sits between ZACH and new DAC, within ZACH lease boundary • PARD Main is retained and renovated/expanded (future scope, unfunded) …
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Forestry Committee Meeting February 10, 2021 Urban Forestry Committee to be held February 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 9, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 10, 2021 Urban Forestry Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Urban Forestry Committee FECHA de la reunion (10 de febrero de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9 de febrero de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
City Arborist Program Heritage Tree Report October - December 2020 Issue Date Address Diameter Condition 10/1/2020 2712 SCENIC DR 10/1/2020 2725 BARTON SKWY 10/1/2020 2725 BARTON SKWY 10/1/2020 2725 BARTON SKWY 10/1/2020 1602 WETHERSFIELD RD 10/1/2020 3602 WINFIELD CV 10/1/2020 2712 SCENIC DR 10/1/2020 2712 SCENIC DR 10/2/2020 1911 ROBBINS PL 10/2/2020 10716 GALSWORTHY LANE 10/2/2020 205 ROWLAND DR 10/2/2020 405 W ELIZABETH ST 10/2/2020 706 E 43RD STREET 10/2/2020 5901 SHOALWOOD AVE 10/2/2020 405 W ELIZABETH ST 10/2/2020 405 W ELIZABETH ST 10/5/2020 7053 AUCKLAND DRIVE 10/5/2020 2902 CLEARVIEW DR 10/5/2020 2820 PRADO ST 10/5/2020 2004 PARKER LN 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 1406 E 37TH ST 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 1300 GUADALUPE STREET 10/5/2020 4419 DIANE DRIVE 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/6/2020 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 10/6/2020 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 10/6/2020 8529 ALOPHIA DR 10/7/2020 505 W ST JOHNS AVENUE 10/7/2020 4206 WILDWOOD RD 10/7/2020 5108 WOODVIEW AVE 10/7/2020 3102 W HIGHLAND TER 10/7/2020 5108 WOODVIEW AVE 10/7/2020 1624 W 5TH STREET 10/7/2020 2007 ROBINHOOD TRL 10/7/2020 2312 WESTOAK DR 10/7/2020 3102 W HIGHLAND TER 10/7/2020 2007 ROBINHOOD TRL 10/7/2020 2007 ROBINHOOD TRL 10/8/2020 6700 BRIDGE HILL CV 10/8/2020 13002 HUNTERS CHASE DR 10/8/2020 6700 BRIDGE HILL CV Public No Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Species Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Pecan Live Oak American Elm Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Pecan Pecan Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Cedar Elm American Elm Cedar Elm Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Live Oak Spanish Oak Live Oak Pecan American Elm Spanish Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Red Oak Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Elm Live Oak Live Oak 24 Good 24 Good 24 Good 24 Good 25.75 Fair 28 Poor 29 Good 31.5 Good 24 Fair 24 DDI 24 Good 28.5 Fair 31 DDI 32 Fair 36 Fair 46 Fair 24 Good 25 Fair 25 Poor 26 Fair 26 Fair 28 DDI 29 Fair 30 Fair 30 Fair 33 Fair 34.5 DDI 36.5 …
Urban Forest Program Updates for Urban Forestry Subcommittee F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 1 Highlights • Youth Forest Council • Community Tree Priority Map • Arborist Continuing Education • Awards/Recognition • Staffing Youth Forest Council • 2020 wrap up, projects online • 2021 cohort on-board Community Tree Priority Map • Resource prioritization tool • Full write up online Community Tree Education • Certified Arborist Prep - virtual • Tree Maintenance Training • Project Learning Tree Awards Urban Connections – Teacher Conservation Institute 2020 Forestry Innovation Award Texas Forestry Association From Tree to Urban Forest Health 2020 Arboricultural Project of the Year Texas ISA Austin’s Possible Planting Space Map ESRI Map Gallery Staffing • Vacant Environmental Program Coordinator (Urban Forest Health coordinator) • Co-facilitator for Youth Forest Council (part time) Links Youth Forest Council Homepage: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/youth-forest-council Blogs: https://www.austintexas.gov/blog-tags/youth-forest-council Community Tree Priority Map Article: https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/explore-austins-community-tree-priority-map Map: https://arcg.is/1fvPq0 Teacher Conservation Institute Award https://tfaannualmeeting.com/2020-tfa-awards/texas-forestry-association-announces-aimiee-aubin-and-april-rose- as-forestry-innovation-award-recipients/ Austin’s Possible Planting Space Map https://www.dropbox.com/s/vw445j5h0qfp4ny/Possible%20Planting%20Space%202014%20Map%20v4.jpg?dl=0 Emily King Urban Forester Community Tree Preservation Division Development Services Department Emily.King@austintexas.gov
EXCEPTS FROM THE YEAR END SURVEY “Seeing myself improve in certain skills gave me more confidence in speaking up.” “I feel much more equipped to eventually enter the workforce. I feel much more connected to the urban forest and feel much more equipped to discuss it.” “I 100% improved my professional skills, including project management. I have already implemented this in some areas outside of YFC.” 100% OF YFC MEMBERS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS: Through this internship, I learned new information about careers in the outdoors, nature, and the environment. I have spoken to others in my community (family, friends, neighbors, schoolmates, etc.) about the things I'm learning. Since starting the internship, I feel more equipped to take actions to support the urban forest in my community. COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS Each YFC member was responsible for planning a Community Action Project (CAP). CAPs were grounded in equity and community engagement and offered a chance for YFC members to share learnings with their own community. Despite the limitations presented by COVID- 19, 2020 YFC members designed and implemented impressive projects that deepened the Urban Forest Program’s connection to Austinites. “[The] most impactful part was having a chance to create my own community action project. I feel proud and thankful for letting me have the opportunity to use my own ideas for this project.” READ MORE ABOUT 2020 COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS. 2020 Y E A R I N R E V I E W Youth Forest Council (YFC) is a yearlong internship for young people in Austin. 2020 was the pilot year of the program. Over the course of the year, 12 interns joined the Urban Forest Program as temporary part-time staff. Each intern worked independently and with staff and partners on projects aligned to the Urban Forest Program’s mission of “Enhancing Austin’s quality of life by fostering a healthy urban forest for all.” The program is aligned to multiple strategies within Strategic Direction 2023: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS FOR ALL
DRAFT Tree Inspection, Accountability, and Reporting Concerns Tree inspectors now answer to Construction Dept. and lost their connection to the city arborist because direct supervision has been transferred to the Construction Division. The City Arborist develops, coordinates, and implements citywide urban forest regulatory policies, procedures, and programs and is the responsible party and the expert resource for staff. Management and oversight are crucial. The City arborist is also the connection to the community. City of Austin code 25-8-623 states, “the city arborist shall inspect trees.” Community Tree Preservation Division had a tree-oriented staff that connected them to the community. This is City of Austin policy. Experienced tree inspectors are now tasked with erosion control and sedimentation review and trees are no longer a priority. Trees are no longer the priority and focus, creating a drop in the level of service to trees and diluted the effectiveness of the city arborist program. Development is the major reason for yearly tree decline. Citizen violation reports are sent to the construction dept. Loss of faith with the community and connection to the City Arborist office. Change in established policy. Response time: adding layers Lack of understanding of tree survival issue and active violations. Loss of urgency. Safety issues. Adding layers to response time kills trees. Trees are alive and living breathing infrastructure. Rapid response to problem resolution is critical. All tree inspectors assessing trees need certification and training. Training is critical. Knowledge of code and recognizing tree impacts are critical for tree survival. UFC November 12, 2020 Recommendations: Address code 25-8-623 by restoring inspection oversight to the city arborist and prioritizing trees and sustainability. Only qualified tree inspectors should inspect trees. Re-establish the link for citizens reporting tree concerns to the city arborist office by returning oversight for tree inspections to the city arborist office. Develop an immediate response chain for urgent tree violations/safety issues/ inspections which should take top priority. Define tree safety issues by a qualified tree inspector. Restore direct supervision and allow the city arborist to speak directly to tree inspectors. Establish training guidelines for tree inspectors through the city arborist’s office including ISA tree risk assessment. Require the city arborist be involved in hiring of new tree inspectors, and have a role in writing job descriptions and performance reviews. Provide the Environmental Commission quarterly spreadsheets tracking tree violations/removals, inspections/results. Allow tree inspectors to inspect commercial sites monthly. Consider community …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held February 3, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 2, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (3 de febrero de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (2 de febrero de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210203 003a Date: February 3, 2021 RATIONALE: Subject: Consider proposed annexation of 36 properties (approximately 115.4 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10, C12-M-2020-0137 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Pam Thompson WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the annexation into the District will not affect the City of Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff finds that direct water and wastewater service is not feasible given the properties are currently in the Camelot Water Supply Corporation CCN and due to the non-proximate location of the properties in relation to the City system; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends consent to the proposed annexation of the 36 properties, comprising 115.4 acres, into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10. For: Thompson, Ramberg, Guerrero, Bedford, Coyne, Gordon, and Barrett Bixler Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel and Maceo VOTE 7-0 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210203 003b Subject: Springdale Green Planned Unit Development (PUD), C814-2020-0104 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne Date: February 3, 2021 RATIONALE: code modifications: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting rezoning to PUD-NP; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the proposed PUD would require two environmental 1. from 25-8-261(B)(3)(C) is modified to allow a trail wider than 12 feet as shown on the Creek Plan; and 2. from 25-8-261 is modified to allow temporary construction staging within the CWQZ buffer per the Construction Laydown and Staging Limits exhibit; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission also recognizes that Staff recommends the rezoning to PUD-NP (with conditions). THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the requested rezoning to PUD-NP with the following Staff Conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. A minimum of 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology and provide 1000 cubic feet of soil volume, which can be shared between a maximum of two trees. Adjacent landscape areas can also count towards the requirement. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. (a) Modify watershed boundaries and neighboring property pond to redirect flow of storm water away from the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street (b) If solution in (a) is not feasible due to impasse with neighbor, PUD will donate $400,000 towards a stormwater infrastructure solution that will benefit the houses on Saucedo Street. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. Provide 19.82 acres of Open Space. Remove existing impervious cover not associated with Boggy Creek armoring from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape potable water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. 13. Staff recommends that the following land uses be prohibited on the property: Automotive rental, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Drop-off recycling collection, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Kennels, Community garden, and Service station. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. 2. Staff work with the applicant to meet LEED and Sustainable Site …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 3, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 1011 AND 1017 Springdale Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds, Urban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone ORDINANCE: Watershed Protection Ordinance REQUEST: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the PUD with conditions. STAFF CONDITIONS: PUD will provide the following: 1. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. 2. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. 3. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. 4. A minimum will be 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology. 5. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 6. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. 7. Modify watershed boundaries to redirect flow of storm water away from the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street. 8. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. 9. Provide 20.71 acres of Open Space. 10. Remove existing impervious cover from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. 11. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. Page 2 of 2 Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North Site Location North Background: • 30.18 acres • Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds • Urban Watershed Classification • Desire Development Zone • Brown Field site • Proposed Use: Office • Council District: 3 1987 Aerial – Tank Farm Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Boundary Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Critical Water Quality Zone Site Location North View from Springdale View from Airport Blvd. Required Open Space: 6.04 acres Provided: 19.82 acres Open Space Plan Restoration Plan Comparison: Existing Code Proposed PUD 100% capture volume or payment in lieu 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure Water Quality Drainage No adverse impact No adverse impact. Site will modify watershed boundaries to pull flow of storm water away the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street Impervious Cover 90% Commercial Less than 50% Open Space …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C814-2020-0104 ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP TO: PUD-NP ADDRESS: 1011 and 1017 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 30.18 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jay Paul Company CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to PUD-NP. In addition to the superiority items outlined in Exhibit C- Tier One and Tier Two Requirements Matrices, Staff recommends that the following land uses be prohibited on the property: Automotive rental, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Drop-off recycling collection, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Kennels, Community garden, and Service station. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: February 3, 2020: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: To be determined. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined. ORDINANCE NUMBER: C814-2020-0104 2 ISSUES The subject property is currently undeveloped but is in the area generally known as the former East Austin Tank Farm. The Tank Farm area was used for storage of petrochemicals for decades before the uses were removed and environmental remediation occurred. This site was remediated in the 1990s but not to a level that would allow redevelopment with residential land uses; only office, commercial, and limited industrial land uses are permitted. The property is also significantly constrained by waterways, floodplain, and water quality buffer zones. There are heritage trees on the site. Please see Exhibit C- 1987 Aerial Exhibit. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property owner is proposing to rezone a 30.18-acre parcel from GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to PUD-NP zoning to allow redevelopment of the property with office and commercial land uses. The property is located east of the intersection of Springdale Road and Airport Boulevard. Railroad right-of-way (ROW) forms the southern boundary. The subject property was previously used for religious assembly and automotive sales but is currently vacant. As stated above, the site is significantly constrained by creek buffers and floodplain. Surrounding land uses include Springdale General- a development with a wide mix of office and commercial land uses- to the north. Springdale General is zoned CS-CO-NP. North and to the east of the subject property is a SF-3-NP zoned residential neighborhood. Immediately to the south is GR-MU-CO-NP property with automotive sales land use. Further south, across the railroad ROW are properties zoned GR-MU-CO-NP, and PUD-NP. …
Updated January 2021 Environmental Commission Committee Members Committee Name Urban Growth Policy & Water Quality Protection Committee Chair Pam Thompson Urban Forestry Committee Peggy Maceo Members Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson Linda Guerrero Other Committee Memberships Committee Name Joint Environmental/Parks Board Members Linda Guerrero Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee Joint Sustainability Committee* South Central Waterfront Advisory Board* None Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero * Member is elected by Council to serve a 2 year or 4 year term membership.
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Andrei Lubomudrov Housing and Planning Department DATE: January 25, 2021 RE: Proposed annexation of 36 properties (approximately 115.4 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) C12M-2020-0137 On November 19, 2020, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District). The subject tracts are located south of Barton Creek Road approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Barton Creek Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and is located in the City of Austin’s ETJ. A map identifying the tracts to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. The assigned case number is C12M-2020- 0137. Applicant’s Proposal The 36 properties requesting annexation are currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, which was formed to serve the Lower Camelot neighborhood and now purchases water from Travis County WCID 10 as a wholesale customer. In light of aging infrastructure, the properties served by Camelot have entered into an agreement with the District to be annexed and receive upgraded infrastructure as fully annexed ratepayers. The annexation would also enable the installation of high-pressure fire hydrants, which would be valuable in mitigating potential damage from wildfires in the area. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on March 11, 2020, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. 1 • • • • • • City Review Process The Agreement Concerning Creation of the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (Consent Agreement) requires City approval for the annexation of land by the District. The District is considered a “noncity service district” and as such, the City is not authorized to place restrictions or conditions on this consent. If the City fails or refuses to consent within 90 days of receipt of a written request, the owner may petition the City to make available those services to be provided by the District. Failure to execute a mutually agreeable contract for services within 120 days constitutes authorization for inclusion …
Proposed Annexation into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 Environmental Commission February 3, 2021 Consider a request for City consent to annexation of 36 properties totaling 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) Overview City Review Process Applicant’s Proposal Staff Recommendation The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 2 City Review Process City Code requires staff and commission review prior to Council action Evaluation in terms of: Impact on the City’s annexation program Land Use impacts Austin Water’s ability to provide direct water service Terms of City contracts with the District Environmental impacts Whether the annexation would induce development within the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) beyond what would occur otherwise 3 Applicant’s Proposal Property owners connected to the Camelot Water Supply System are requesting annexation into District Annexation will allow the District to provide water service and upgrade aging infrastructure The District Board has approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval 4 Subject Tract Approximately 115.4 acres, currently developed or in floodplain Located south of Barton Creek Blvd. approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s ETJ Barton Creek Watershed 5 6 7 Basis for Staff Recommendation Annexation of this tract into the District will not affect Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property Austin Water cannot provide service to these properties Regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract 8 Staff and Commission Recommendation Staff recommends consent to the annexation into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 9
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 3, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 1011 AND 1017 Springdale Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds, Urban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone ORDINANCE: Watershed Protection Ordinance REQUEST: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the PUD with conditions. STAFF CONDITIONS: PUD will provide the following: 1. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. 2. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. 3. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. 4. A minimum of 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology and provide 1000cf of soil volume, which can be shared between a maximum of two trees. Adjacent landscape areas can also count towards the requirement. Page 2 of 2 5. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 6. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. 7. (a)Modify watershed boundaries and neighboring property pond to redirect flow of storm water away from the single- family homes located on Saucedo Street (b) If solution in (a) is not feasible due to impasse with neighbor, PUD will donate $400,000 towards a stormwater infrastructure solution that will benefit the houses on Saucedo Street. 8. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. 9. Provide 19.82 acres of Open Space. 10. Remove existing impervious cover not associated with the creek armoring from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. 11. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape potable water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North Site Location North Background: • 30.18 acres • Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds • Urban Watershed Classification • Desire Development Zone • Brown Field site • Proposed Use: Office • Council District: 3 1987 Aerial – Tank Farm Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Watershed Boundary Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Critical Water Quality Zone Site Location North View from Springdale View from …
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Wendy Gordon Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioners Absent: Peggy Maceo Staff in Attendance: Heather Chaffin Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Andrei Lubomudrov Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. Commissioner Maceo was absent. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider Environmental Commission committee membership 1 3. 4. Commissioner Guerrero made a motion to nominate Commissioner Ramberg for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee and was seconded by Commissioner Coyne on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Maceo were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approve a recommendation consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 of 36 properties totaling approximately 115.4 acres currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, located south of Barton Creek Road off of Canyon Rim Drive, Whippoorwill Trail, Lancelot Way, Cabin Road, and Guinevere Street (Extraterritorial jurisdiction, near Council District 8). This property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed—Andrei Lubomudrov, Planner Senior, Housing and Planning Department A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Maceo were absent. A motion to approve the recommendation consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. Commissioner Maceo was absent. b. Name: Springdale Green Planned Unit Development, C814-2020-0104 Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown PLLC Location:1011 and 1017 Springdale Road (District 3) Staff: Heather Chaffin, Planner, Housing and Planning Department and Atha Phillips, Environmental …
