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PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: 09/28/21 SP-2020-0354C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Rainey Street Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation ADDRESS: APPLICANT: 706 1/2 LAMBIE ST City of Austin (Tara Delagarza– Austin Energy) 2624 KRAMER LANE BLDG E AUSTIN, Texas, 78758 (512) 505-7175 Civil Land Group, LLC (Gregory Ulcak) 206 W Main STREET Suite 101 ROUND ROCK, Texas, 78664 (512) 992-0118 AGENT: Lady Bird Lake (Urban) CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or renee.johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A Downtown Rainey District PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a new energy substation with an art screening, pedestrian pathways located outside the substation area, shared use paths, open space improvements, utilities, and other associated improvements. Renderings of the art screening are enclosed and have been shown to the Waller Creek Design Team and Art in Public Places Division (attached email in back up) and were received with positive feedback. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The utility project on this site has been provided with many pedestrian and urban design elements: art screening, pedestrian pathways, shared use path, and preservation of many trees that are consistent with the design intentions for the downtown area. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes a new energy substation with several pedestrian and urban design components. Sites zoned Public (P) greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25-2-625. PROJECT INFORMATION: 62,726 SF, 1.440acres SITE AREA P-NP (Public) ZONING Major Utility Facility PROPOSED NEW USE NA CVC 43,185 SF, 68.8% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER Current WATERSHED ORDINANCE PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE 10.5% PROPOSED ACCESS TIA PROPOSED HEIGHT PARKING REQURIED Gated entrance on both I-35 SB and Lambie St No, extremely low traffic generation 28’ No parking required for use and none proposed B-91 of 13ZONING EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES Site North South East West P River St then Vacant Lambie St then CBD I-35 Frontage, vacant, then I-35 East Ave then CBD NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Austin Downtown Commission Del Valle Community Coalition Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. East Austin Conservancy East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of the Emma Barrientos MACC Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association LAND USES Major Utility Facility Street then Vacant Street then Parking/Vacant Street then Vacant/TXDOT Frontage Street then Professional Office Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin Rainey Neighborhood Association, Inc. SELTexas The Shore Condominium Association, Inc. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Tejano Town Waller District Staff Liaison Waterloo Greenway CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this title. 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an abutting site; Staff response: This application is compatible with the abutting sites. 4. Provide adequate and convenient off-street parking and loading facilities; Staff response: Facility will only need occasional maintenance and a limited number of onsite vehicles. 5. Reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood, fire, noises, glare, and similar adverse effects; Staff response: The proposed project does not contribute to any of these adverse effects. A conditional use site plan may not: 1. More adversely affect an adjoining site than would a permitted use; Staff response: The site plan will conform to all regulations and standards established by the Land Development Code prior to its release. 2. Adversely affect the safety or convenience of vehicular or pedestrian circulation, including reasonably anticipated traffic and uses in the area; Staff response: no pedestrian circulation will be impacted nor traffic use encumbered due to limited access to authorized personnel and limited vehicle access. B-92 of 133. Adversely affect an adjacent property or traffic control through the location, lighting, or type of signs; Staff response: No, due to limited access to authorized personnel and limited vehicle access. B-93 of 13B-94 of 13B-95 of 13B-96 of 13ZONING: CBD USE: MF (GROUP QUARTERS) PROPOSED SIDEWALK RAMP ELECTRIC CHARGINIG STATION SIDEWALK IN THIS AREA TO BE CONSTRUCTED PER DRIVEWAY REINFORCING DETAIL. ZONING: NONE USE: UNDEVELOPED ELECTRIC CHARGINIG STATION SEE EXCAVATION NOTES UNDER TREE NOTE. ZONING: CBD USE: OFFICE 12' DECORATIVE SOLID WALL RAIN GARDEN CONC. RIPRAP PROPOSED GATE 12' DECORATIVE SOLID WALL ZONING: PUBLIC USE: MAJOR UTILITY FACILITY SUBSTATION PROPERTY 1.440 ACRES 62,726 SQ. FT. CONC. PAD RAIN GARDEN CONC. RIPRAP PROPOSED GATE GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR SUBSTATION BUILDING (6,600 SF) FFE = 459.00 (CONCRETE SLAB) 5' 12' 4" AUSTIN ENERGY COMPACTED CRUSHED ROCK FINAL GRADE PER PLAN ROLLED SUBGRADE (COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY.) PROPOSED 12' WIDE SHARED USE PATH ALONG IH-35 FRONTAGE ROAD NOTES FOR CONSTRUCTION (BY OTHERS): 1. SUBGRADE AND CRUSHED AGGREGATE COURSES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND COMPACTED AS SPECIFIED IN CITY OF AUSTIN STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, ITEMS 201S AND 210S. 2. 4" CRUSHED ROCK ON DRIVE AREAS SHALL BE ROLLED A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) TIMES WITH A 2 TON, FLAT DRUM ROLLER. SEE DWG. 7B 1157 A6 FOR CRUSHED ROCK SPECIFICATIONS. 3. CLEARING AND GRUBBING FOR THE SITE AND THE ROADWAYS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COA STANDARD SPECIFICATION; 102S. NOTES FOR CONSTRUCTION INCLUDED IN CONTRACT: 1. SEE TRANSPORTATION CRITERIA MANUAL SECTION S FOR OTHER DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. FINAL GRADE PER PLAN PROPOSED SIDEWALK RAMP 20 0 20 40 Scale 1" = 20' LEGEND: PROPERTY LINE LOC LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION E N O N : I G N N O Z D E P O L E V E D N U : E S U TREE LIST TREE TAG NO. DESCRIPTION 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 35" LIVE OAK 38" LIVE OAK 19" LIVE OAK 42" LIVE OAK 35" LIVE OAK 16" PECAN SURVEYED 03/10/2017 NOTE: NO BUILDING EXISTS WITHIN 50 FEET OF SITE. EXCAVATION UNDER TREE NOTES: 1. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT ENGINEER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR SIDEWALK LAYOUT. 2. NO EQUIPMENT SHALL BE UTILIZED UNDER TREES. UTILIZE AIR SPADING EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK. 3. POOROUS SIDEWALK SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PER COA STANDARD DETAIL 432S-1. PROPOSED SIDEWALK RAMP THIS SECTION OF EXISTING SIDEWALK TO REMAIN. CONTRACTOR SHALL SAW-CUT EXISTING SIDEWALK AND DOWEL INTO WITH #4 BARS AT 18"O.C.E.W. TO TIE IN NEW SIDEWALK. SECTION B TYPICAL YARD SECTION N.T.S. BY OTHERS 4" MAX. CRUSHED 6" - 1 3 AGGREGATE FLEXIBLE BASE COURSE (COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY.) 4" AUSTIN ENERGY COMPACTED CRUSHED ROCK 4" MAX. CRUSHED 12" - 1 3 AGGREGATE FLEXIBLE BASE COURSE (COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY.) ROLLED SUBGRADE (COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY. SECTION A TYPICAL DRIVEWAY SECTION N.T.S. BY OTHERS EXISTING EASEMENT PROPOSED DECORATIVE WALL FOUNDATION PROPOSED DRIVE EXISTING TREES & CRITICAL ROOT ZONE PROPOSED TREE PROPOSED FLOODLIGHT PROPOSED LED LIGHT PROPOSED LIGHT PROPOSED BOLLARD LIGHT EXIST. SIDEWALK TO REMAIN NOTE: NO EXTERIOR MIRRORED GLASS ON GLARE PRODUCING GLASS SURFACES BUILDING MATERIAL ARE LOCATED ON SITE. NOTE: NO PUBLIC WATER/WASTEWATER TO BE INSTALLED ON THIS PROJECT. PARKING TABLE USE: AREA REQ'D SPACES PROVIDED SPACES LOCAL UTILITY SERVICES (AUSTIN ENERGY SUBSTATION) N/A TOTAL PARKING: N/A 0 0 0 0 SITE PLAN RELEASE NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. ALL IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELEASED SITE PLAN. ANY ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS WILL REQUIRE SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. APPROVAL OF THIS SITE PLAN DOES NOT INCLUDE BUILDING AND FIRE CODE APPROVAL NOR BUILDING PERMIT APPROVAL. ALL SIGNS MUST COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (CHAPTER 25-10). 4. ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED AT A LATER DATE. 5. WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN [OR IDENTIFY THE SERVICE PROVIDER IF OTHER THAN THE CITY OF AUSTIN]. ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES SHOWN TO BE REMOVED WILL REQUIRE A DEMOLITION PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPT. A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT MUST BE ISSUED PRIOR TO AN APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT FOR NON-CONSOLIDATED OR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED SITE PLANS. FOR DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION: THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS FOR RELOCATION OF, OR DAMAGE TO UTILITIES. FOR CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, A ROW EXCAVATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED. SITE PLAN APPROVAL 12 36 SHEET_____OF_____ FILE NUMBER: SP-2020-0354C APPLICATION DATE: OCTOBER 02, 2020 APPROVED BY COMMISSION ON: UNDER SECTION 112 OF CHAPTER 25-5 OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE. EXPIRATION DATE (25-5-81, LDC) CASE MANAGER RENEE JOHNS PROJECT EXPIRATION DATE (ORD.#970905-A) DWPZ DDZ Director, Planning and Development Review RELEASE FOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE: Rev. 1 Rev. 2 Rev. 3 Correction 1 Correction 2 Correction 3 ZONING PUD Final plat must be recorded by the Project Expiration Date, if applicable. Subsequent Site Plans which do not comply with the Code current at the time of filing, and all required Building Permits and/or a notice of construction (if a building permit is not required), must also be approved prior to the Project Expiration Date. Project No.: Date: Scale: Drawn By: Design By: Approved By: Dwg Name: Sheet: 12 12 of 36 C 4 5 3 0 - 0 2 0 2 - P S PROPOSED SIDEWALK RAMP Civil Land Group, LLC 206 W. Main Street Suite 101 Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512) 992-0118 Fax (512) 246-1856 Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-10523 NO. DATE: BY: REVISION AUSTIN ENERGY Rainey Street Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation 706 1/2 Lambie Street, Austin, Texas 78701 SITE PLAN B-97 of 13Ms. Renee Johns Senior Planner Development Services Department Austin, TX Re: Case Number SP-2020-0354C Dear Ms. Johns, I own a residence at 70 Rainey Street. I am also the vice president of the 70 Rainey Homeowners Association. Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed Rainey Street GIS Substation. I am fully aware of the need to improve and enhance the infrastructure in our rapidly growing and changing Rainey Street District. Having said this, I would ask that the design be highly sensitive to the grand plans for mobility in this area. This project could be an opportunity to provide ride share pick up and drop off flow that is not functioning safely on Rainey Street and River Street at this time. The functional parts of the substation clearly have set requirements, but the included hardscape and softscape could make this a multifaceted success. I have personally seen EMS and Fire Department unable to navigate the River Street roundabout intersection due to back up of rideshare activities. If you would, please add my comments to the public hearing documents for the September 28, 2021 Planning Commission hearing. Thank you. Naomi Lynn Weiner 70 Rainey Street, #2006 Austin, TX 78701 (805) 795-0804 nlweiner@hotmail.com B-98 of 13Dear Renee, Once again, thank you for your support of the AIPP Ordinance. I have spoken with Tara and her team about the Rainey Street GIS Station and want you to know that, per the ordinance, there is no requirement to have an AIPP project at this site. The sponsor project is primarily installing equipment to deliver electrical services, the cost of which is excluded from figuring AIPP’s 2% eligible portion of the construction budget. Please clear the comment. On a personal note, it is exciting to see the creative enclosure that Tara’s team has created around the substation as an enhancement for the neighborhood. I look forward to seeing it in person. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Sue Susan Lambe, PLA She/Her/Hers Art In Public Places Program Manager 512.974.7852 Cell 512.694.6833 austincreates.com Do you have questions for AIPP staff? You are invited to pop into Virtual Open Office Hours held every 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 10:00 am – Noon Central Time. Link to connect: https://zoom.us/j/94549263216 B-99 of 13B-910 of 13B-911 of 13B-912 of 13Dear Ms. Johns, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed development of case SP-2020- 0354C. The Rainey Street neighborhood is in need of many infrastructure improvements to facilitate and sustain the ongoing development. I believe this land could be used much more efficiently for taxi/rideshare pick-up/drop-off. I have major concerns with emergency vehicle access to Rainey Street given the lack of access points and capacity to handle the volume of traffic experienced on a regular basis. Thank you for the opportunity to express my position. Michael Simone 70 Rainey Resident 630-746-7131 B-913 of 13