REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Special Called meeting on January 28, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation on “Sound Enforcement by Ordinance.” Presentation by Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director and Dedric Knox, Division Manager, Austin Development Services. Presentation on the Food Implementation Plan. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. 4. 5. Presentation on “Beverley Sheffield Northwest District Park duck pond overview and solutions.” Presentation by Janae Spence, Assistant Director, Austin Watershed Protection. Briefing on Austin Watershed CIP project information sharing. Presentation by Janae Spence, Assistant Director, Austin Watershed Protection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Kaela Champlin at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov
Sound Enforcement by Ordinance Austin Development Services | February 4, 2026 2 Noise Regulation: Our Response Areas OMV Permits Construction Noise Mechanical Noise 3 City of Austin Code- Title 9: Prohibited Activities Chapter 9-2: Noise & Amplified Sound-Article 1: General Provisions § 9-2-3-General Restrictions Use or permit sound equipment at a business that exceeds the decibel limits § 9-2-3 (A)(1) Make noise or play a musical instrument that is audible to an adjacent business or residence between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. § 9-2-3 (A)(2) Operate machinery (for separating, gathering, grading, loading, or unloading sand, rock, or gravel) within 600 feet of a residence, church, hospital, hotel, or motel between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for concrete installation permitted under Section 9-2-21. § 9-2-3 (A)(3 Use or allow the use of a vehicle or device associated with cold-storage activities (refrigeration, freezing, ice production) between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., if noise or vibration from the vehicle or its equipment is audible or causes vibration at a residence. § 9-2-3 (A)(4) Operate sound equipment in a vehicle if it is audible or causes vibration 30 feet from the equipment (unless authorized by Section 9-2-22 permit). § 9-2-3 (A)(5) Operate sound equipment in a watercraft if it is audible or causes vibration 100 feet from the equipment § 9-2-3 (A)(6) 4 Affirmative Defense to Violation Chapter 9-2-Noise & Amplified Sound-Article 1: General Provisions § 9-2-3-General Restrictions (Loading/Servicing Exception) Noise or vibration occurred while a vehicle or equipment was actively loaded, unloaded, or serviced in compliance with all codes. § 9-2-3 (B)(1) (Advance Consent Exception) At least 48 hours prior, written consent obtained from each affected dwelling unit within 600 feet, using a City-approved form. (Emergency Refrigeration Exception) Use lasted 48 hours or less on or near a licensed food/beverage business. Necessary to maintain cold hold or freezing due to a documented emergency (e.g., equipment or utility failure). § 9-2-3 (B)(2) Violation of Chapter 9-2 or any rule adopted under 1-2 pursuant to Chapter § 9-2 is a violation of City Code, chargeable as a Class C misdemeanor by a fine upon conviction not to exceed$500. Proof of a culpable mental state is expressly waived. § 9-2-3 (B)(3 § 9-2-3 5 Introduction of the Noise Ordinance Restrictions § 9-2-4- Restriction on Decibel Level Chapter 9-2-Noise & Amplified Sound- Article 1: General Provisions § 9-2-5 (A),(B), and (C) Restriction on Use of Sound …
The Austin Travis County Food Plan ● August 8, 2024 2026 1 Agenda 1. Background on Food Planning in Austin, Texas 2. How We Created the Austin Travis County Food Plan 3. What’s in the Plan, and what’s coming next 4. Questions and Answers 2 Background 3 Some Food for Thought Some of Our Food System Challenges Disasters and severe weather events: Winter Storms Uri and Mara Rapid community growth and planning for land use Supply chain disruptions: COVID-19 pandemic The climate impacts of the food system 5 How We Co-Created the Food Plan 6 Origins Why a Food Plan? • • In June 2021, Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process. In December 2022, Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal Travis County participation in the plan. • Sets clear goals and strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable, resilient food system. • Builds on existing plans and initiatives from the County, City, and community to tackle key food system issues. • Centers equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system. 7 7 Co-Creation Through Stewardship: Who Wrote the Plan and Guided the Process? Project Team Summary Consultants & City/County staff Design & Implement Community Advisory Committee Guide & Approve City/County Executive Leadership Team Review & Course Correct Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Support & Advise 8 Community Engagement Data Summary 1,399 2,226 Demographics Additional participants are estimated to have been involved in tabling events and presentations Participants were involved in the Community Advisory Committee, Community Food Ambassadors, Issue Area Group workshops and other formal food plan meetings 46% identified as having been directly impacted by the food system, e.g. having current or past experience of hunger, using public benefits, or struggling to meet basic needs 19% were engaged from Travis County areas outside City of Austin boundaries 13% engaged in a language other than English 9 CO-CREATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: LISTENING SESSIONS, WORLD CAFÉS 10 CO-CREATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: TABLING ACTIVITIES & MEETING-IN-A-BOX 11 CO-CREATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: ISSUE AREA GROUP WORKSHOPS 12 Some of the organizations represented in the planning process 13 Major Themes Two themes emerged across all community feedback: 1 2 Access to food and affordability 59% of all comments (1,647 total comments) Local food production and agriculture 52% of all comments (1,452 total comments) 14 Adoption October 29th, 2024 October 10th, 2024 …
Duck Pond Improvements Austin Watershed Protection | Feb 4, 2026 Background / History 1955 - City of Austin acquires the Park 1986 – Park added functionality of flood storage facility Partnership: Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) and Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) Duck Pond built in current location Great recreational value Water quality benefits 2022 – Vision Plan is adopted 2 Recent Water Level Issues January 2025 – Pool construction began August 2025 – Community concern re: duck pond water level Oct 23, 2025 – CM Siegel Community Meeting APR + AWP short- and long-term solutions Oct 25, 2025 – Pond full after 3.2” rain January 2026 – Community concern re: duck pond water level 3 Concerns Reduced water supply Lack of rain Potable water leak repaired with pool construction Runoff from smaller rains blocked Possible pond leakage Limitations on Makeup Water Monitoring water level Tree and Aquatic life threat Supplemental water as needed Prepared for fish relocation 4 We Are Listening Short-Term Solution (In Progress) AWP + APR Partnership Improve drainage to pond Sediment removal and berming to help more runoff enter pond Site visit held in November Survey in progress Design expected summer 2026 Construction anticipated fall of 2026 5 Long-Term Solution 1 (Unfunded) **Engineering needed for feasibility** Add flow from 72” storm drain Add bentonite liner Expand pond to southwest Minimize tree impacts Remove accumulated sediment Reduce leakage and preserve tree roots Formalize as AWP Asset for Maintenance 6 Long-Term Solution 2 (Unfunded) **Engineering needed for feasibility** Same as Solution 1 No flow added from 72” storm drain 7 Long-Term Improvements Ensure the dam and detention facility can handle more flow Significant new design and permitting work Working on funding solutions for design and construction Option Complexity 1 2 High Low Solution Strength High Low Cost $2-3M $1.25-$2M Watershed Health Benefits Time to Implement High Low 2 year minimum 1 year minimum 8 Questions? 9 Restrictions with make-up water Code restrictions on potable water CHAPTER 6-4. - WATER CONSERVATION. Quantity of water needed would be substantial (based on limited available information) 3 feet down in 4 months - 600,000 gallons to …
Austin Watershed CIP project information sharing Austin Watershed Protection | 02/04/2026 Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Interest from members for more project specific info Project Distribution Lists Project presentations from public meetings Proposal Add Environmental Commission members to distributions lists Can opt out Can be added to only particular distribution lists Share presentations from Public Meetings with Environmental Commission members 11 Questions? 12
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 AT 6:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1406 & 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 3, 2025 and the Special Called meeting on January 7, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Amend the 2026 Environmental Commission meeting schedule. Recommendation related to Item 64 on the January 22, 2026 Austin City Council Agenda, for a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to authorize larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Name: 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Applicant: Andrew Milam, Parkside Homes LLC Location: 1107 Castle Ridge Road, Austin, Texas 78746 Council District: Not applicable. Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Wastewater Service Extension Revision Staff Recommendation: Not Recommended FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Kaela Champlin at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. …
2026 Environmental Commission DRAFT Meeting Schedule Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Events Center Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 6:00 pm January 21 • • February 11 February 4 • February 25 February 18 • March 4 • April 1 (first day of Passover) • April 15 • May 6 • May 20 • June 3 • June 17 • July 1 • July 15: retreat? • August 5 • August 19 • September 2 • September 16 • October 7 • October 21 • November 4 • November 18 • December 2
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260128-003, Related to Item 64 on January 22, 2026 Austin City Council Agenda, for a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to authorize larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has not been presented to or asked to comment on City Code Chapter 25-10 amendment authorizing larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Urban Watershed and Lady Bird Lake Watershed; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is opposed to the suggested code change for the following reasons; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission feels amending the code would undermine the US Supreme Court decision that upheld the City ordinance that prevents advertising companies from digitizing their off-site-billboards; and WHEREAS, this code amendment, that would support 50 signs of 8ft or less, to be dispersed around the downtown area is against the climate and sustainability goals as it would increase the use of energy and carbon footprint; and WHEREAS, this code amendment will increase light pollution which is in opposition to the Bird City goals of reducing light pollution especially during spring and fall migrations seasons. Light pollution is also detrimental to children’s health; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission feels that these signs are unnecessary given the advancements in smart phone technologies that offer a myriad of wayfinding apps, geofencing and other marketing tools available to the user and businesses; and WHEREAS, there has been limited public engagement on this code change, including not involving all relevant boards and commissions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Environmental Commission opposes amending Code 25- 10. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: . For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol, Chair
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA Commission Meeting Date: January 28, 2026 Name & Number of Project: 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Name of Applicant: Andrew Milam, Parkside Homes LLC Location: 1107 Castle Ridge Road, Austin, Texas 78746 Council District: Not applicable. Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Project Filing Date: October 20, 2025 AWP Environmental Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov Watershed: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Revision Staff Determination: Not Recommended MEMORANDUM To: From: Jennifer Bristol, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection Date: December 1, 2025 Subject: 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Service Extension Requests (SERs) 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. Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) staff have completed the review for 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater SER #6290 and do not recommend approval of the request. The applicant previously received an approved SER (SER #5845) for this property that has expired before the improvements could be made. SER #6290 is identical to the original request (SER #5845). The Environmental Commission recommended against approval on September 4, 2024 and the Water and Wastewater Commission’s motion to approve the SER failed on September 11, 2024. Council approved the SER on October 10, 2024. AWP staff did not recommend approval of the original request for the same reasons described in this memo. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 2.85 acres, located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road. The site is in the City of Austin’s Two-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), the Barton Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. It is also within the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone and is subject to the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. Request Summary The applicant is proposing to subdivide the 2.85-acre lot into three single family residences for homes with driveways and a fire truck turnaround entrance. There is an existing structure on the center lot that will be replaced. The SER is requesting three Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). A site plan has not been submitted to the City of Austin. Date: Subject: December 1, 2025 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Impacts …
1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Austin Watershed Protection Department | January 28, 2026 What is a Service Extension Request? A service extension request is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. Required when: a property is more than 100 feet from accessible water/wastewater system or existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands May involve the construction of a new line/associated facility or upgrades to existing lines/facilities. Applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the service extension request. 2 What is a Service Extension Request? A Service Extension Request requires Council approval if property: is in Drinking Water Protection Zone and is outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission make recommendations for support or denial. No conditions can be put on Service Extension Requests. 3 Background A Service Extension Request was approved by Council for this property in 2024 and has since expired. AWP staff recommended against approval of the original request for the same reasons described in this presentation September 4, 2024 - Environmental Commission recommended against approval September 11, 2024 – Water & Wastewater Commission motion to approve failed for lack of enough votes October 10, 2024 – Council approved the wastewater service extension request This request is identical to the original service extension request. 4 Request Summary Wastewater Service Request 1107 Castle Ridge Road 2.85 acres 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction Barton Creek Watershed (Barton Springs Zone) Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Drinking Water Protection Zone Subject to Save Our Springs Ordinance. 5 Service Extension Request #6290 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 6 Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map 7 Proposed Development Intended Uses 3 Living Unit Equivalents Subdivide 2.85-acre lot into three single family residences with driveways and a fire truck turnaround entrance Existing structure will be removed and replaced Site plan has not been submitted. 8 Proposed Wastewater Extension Construct 760 ft of gravity wastewater main from existing 8” gravity wastewater main in Whitemarch Valley Walk Extend north to & through the subject tract to Castle Ridge Road. 9 Alternative Wastewater Service Texas …
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260128-004 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER); and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend the wastewater service extension request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission does not recommend this service extension request. Date of Approval: January 28, 2026 Motioned By: Haris Qureshi Seconded By: David Sullivan Vote: 7-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Mar Moretta- Urdiales, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Mariana Krueger, Annie Fierro, Martin Luecke, Allison Morrison Attest: _____________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol, Chair
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Name: South Shore PUD Addition, C814-2008-0087.02 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) Location: 1705 South Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, Texas 78741 Council District: 3 Staff: Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, 512-963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.com Applicant request: The applicant proposes to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is amendment #2. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion, and action on an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Round Rock Independent School District. Presentation by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Elizabeth Funk at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: January 7th, 2026 Round Rock ISD Interlocal Agreement Round Rock Independent School District COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6, 10 & ETJ ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512)535- 8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Suburban & Water Supply Suburban Watersheds / Buttercup Creek, Lake Creek, South Brushy Creek Watersheds REQUEST: School district requests approval of new Interlocal Agreement (ILA) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended STAFF CONDITIONS: None Commented [LJ1]: All D6? None in ETJ? Commented [LL2R1]: good call! I even found on in district 10 also.
Round Rock ISD Interlocal Agreement Austin Watershed Protection | January 7, 2026 Leslie Lilly Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) with School Districts ▪ Agreements between municipalities and local schools which define site development regulations are authorized by state law Section 212.902 of the Texas Local Government Code ▪ Original agreement with RRISD was approved in 1994 and has expired ▪ ILAs with Austin Independent School District and others set precedent for new or amended school ILAs 2 RRISD Properties ▪ Only applicable to schools in COA Planning jurisdiction ▪ Travis and Williamson counties ▪ Suburban and Water Supply Suburban Watersheds ▪ 21 of 56 RRISD properties in Austin 3 RRISD within Austin RRISD within COA limits Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 4 RRISD: Landscape Standards ▪ City code except as modified ▪ Administrative variances for heritage tree removal ▪ Remove screening requirements ▪ No parking lot medians or islands required if perimeter trees are planted ▪ AISD standards 5 RRISD: Impervious Cover ▪ Section 10.2 & 10.3 ▪ AISD standards ▪ Nature trails and natural surface tracks exempt from impervious cover calculations ▪ Suburban ▪ 50% gross site area ▪ Water Supply Suburban ▪ 50% net site area ▪ Conditions for impervious cover transfer 6 RRISD: Cut/Fill and Slopes ▪ Cut/Fill Requirements ▪ 4’-8’ of cut/fill maybe administratively approved ▪ Any cut/fill over 4’ must be structurally contained ▪ AISD requirements ▪ Slope Requirements ▪ Construction on slopes of 25% to 35% permitted for construction of a building or parking area if the site was owned by the district on January 1, 1994 ▪ Similar provision to previous expired ILA 7 RRISD: Water Quality and Artificial Turf ▪ Current code water quality treatment – GSI ▪ Artificial turf fields are allowed and may be exempt from site IC calculations if ▪ WQ is met ▪ Gravel layer ▪ No PFAS 8 Staff Recommendations Staff support recommendation of approval for the RRISD ILA for the following reasons ▪ State law allows school districts to enter into agreements with municipalities to define site development regulations ▪ Precedents set by previously approved school ILAs must be provided to other schools seeking ILAs if desired and without discrimination. ▪ Environmental protections are still applicable and meet the specific needs of the school district. 9 Proposed Timeline Boards and Commissions Date Environmental Commission January 7th, 2026 Planning Commission January …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: January 7th, 2026 South Shore PUD Addition, C814-2008-0087.02 Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) LOCATION: 1705 South Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, Texas 78741 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, 512-963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.com WATERSHED: Urban Watershed, Lady Bird Lake Watershed REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: The applicant proposes to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is amendment #2. Recommended with conditions. Development associated with the addition of 1.4 acres to South Shore PUD (C814-2008-0087.02), located at 1705 South Lakeshore Blvd, shall comply with the following requirements. a. Development will comply with the 2025 City of Austin’s Green Building Program at a 3-star level. b. No new code modifications to environmental regulations will be sought. c. Except as modified by the PUD, the development will develop to current code. Commented [LJ1]: The street is named “South Lakeshore” to distinguish from Lakeshore Dr. so you have to spell out South. Commented [LJ2]: D3, no?
South Shore PUD Amendment C814-2008-0087.02 Austin Watershed Protection | January 7, 2026 South Shore PUD C814-2008-0087 2 Existing PUD Lady Bird Lake Lakeshore Blvd ▪ Original PUD approved in 2008 for 19.3- acre area ▪ Code modification to allow construction of regional stormwater pond in CWQZ ▪ 100 acres of off-site water quality treatment ▪ 3-star AEGB ▪ Exceed landscaping requirements by 10% ▪ Plant material 80% (native & adapted)/ 20% non-invasive 3 Proposed Addition ▪ 1.4-acre addition ▪ No floodplain, CEFs ▪ Small portion of CWQZ ▪ Applicant requests building height of 180' Lady Bird Lake Proposed Addition Lakeshore Blvd Regional Stormwater Pond In CWQZ 4 Staff Recommendations Staff recommends approval of the PUD with the following conditions ▪ There will be no additional environmental code modifications allowed with the new addition ▪ The development associated with the new addition will use the 2025 3-Star AEGB standards ▪ As otherwise specifically modified by the PUD ordinance, the development will comply with current code. 5 Thank you! Sean Watson Environmental Program Coordinator Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov Austin Watershed Protection
EXHIBIT "A" SCHOOL DISTRICT LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT This School District Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into the by the City of Austin (“City”) and Round Rock Independent School District (“School District”). Where required, the provisions of this Agreement shall also be considered ordinances issued by the City in compliance with its general powers and under the Texas Local Government Code (“LGC”). WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the School District owns its Educational Facility where it prepares students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life for decades to come, and that ownership and longevity of use of this Facility are major influential factors in agreeing to the terms contained within this Agreement; WHEREAS, the City and the School District are both political subdivisions of the State of Texas such that certain limits apply to municipal regulation of school district construction of Educational Facility; WHEREAS, Section 212.902 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality and a school district may enter into an agreement to establish review fees, review periods, land development standards ordinances and to provide alternative water pollution control methodologies for school buildings; WHEREAS, the City and the School District both desire that children living within their mutual jurisdictions should be educated in a high quality Educational Facility; WHEREAS, the City and the School District acknowledge and agree that a uniform set of land development standards applicable to the School District Educational Facility both (i) allows for the School District to more effectively construct its Educational Facility in a timely manner at a lower cost of taxpayer dollars, and (ii) provides superior protections for the health, safety, and welfare of City residents. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City and the School District, pursuant to the laws of the state, hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I: ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE AND MODIFICATION 1.1. City Ordinances and Rules. The terms of this Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto shall supersede any conflicting requirements of the City’s code of ordinances and adopted rules (“City Code”). Otherwise, City Code shall apply to School District development, except that no School District Educational Facility complying with prior agreements of City Code shall be considered a nonconforming use of noncomplying structure by the City if it complies with the terms of any such agreement or City Code, including through the granting of any related …
. RECOMMENDATION TO LAND USE COMMISSION Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260107-002 Round Rock Independent School District Interlocal Agreement WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant, Round Rock Independent School District, is requesting an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the sites are located in Suburban & Water Supply Suburban Watersheds as well as Buttercup Creek, Lake Creek and South Brushy Creek Watersheds; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this interlocal agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission recommends the RRISD Interlocal Agreement with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: - No exceptions will be made for the heritage tree ordinance - Dark sky compliant lighting Date of Approval: January 7, 2026 Motioned By: Haris Qureshi Seconded By: Justin Fleury Vote: 6-0 For: Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, Allison Morrison, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: Richard Brimer Off the dais: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, Annie Fierro Attest: _____________________________________________ Elizabeth Funk, Staff liaison
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a Special-called meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Krueger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, Allison Morrison, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Isabella Changsut, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, Annie Fierro PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Name: South Shore PUD Addition, C814-2008-0087.02 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) Location: 1705 South Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, Texas 78741 Council District: 3 Staff: Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, 512-963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.com Applicant request: The applicant proposes to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is amendment #2. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Speakers: Sean Watson, Austin Watershed Protection Michael Whellan, on behalf of the applicant 1 A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second, on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Bristol, Changsut, Fierro, and Moretta-Urdiales were absent. A motion to approve the South Shore PUD Addition with conditions was made on Commissioner Qureshi’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Krueger. Commissioner Brimer made a motion to postpone until the February 4th meeting seconded by Commissioner Fleury failed on a 5-2 vote. Commissioners Fleury, Luecke, Qureshi, Morrison, and Brimer voted for. Commissioners Krueger and Sullivan voted against. Commissioners Bristol, Changsut, Fierro, and Moretta-Urdiales were absent. The original motion failed on a vote of 5-1. Commissioners Luecke, Krueger, Qureshi, Morrison, and Sullivan voted for the motion. Commissioner Brimer voted against. Commissioner Fleury abstained. Commissioners Bristol, Changsut, Fierro, and Moretta-Urdiales were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and action on an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Round Rock Independent School District. Presentation by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. Speakers: Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection Mike Brooks, Round Rock ISD A motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Round Rock Independent School District with conditions passed on Commissioner Qureshi’s motion, Commissioner Fleury’s second, on a 6–0 vote. Commissioner Brimer abstained. Commissioners Bristol, Changsut, Fierro, and Moretta-Urdiales were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Vice-chair Krueger adjourned the meeting at 7:47 pm without objection. 2 The minutes from the January 7, 2026 special called meeting were approved at the January 28, 2026 special …
