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M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission FROM: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 4/25/2024 SUBJECT: F# 2022-150547 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.1127 acres abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.1127 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030512, 0212030509, 0212030508 and 0212030507. The abutting properties are owned by The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the University of Texas will be redeveloped with UT related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 24, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 14, 2024, Planning Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Abutting Landowner(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 1 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 carlos.delgado@astound.com Re: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 RE: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A pb9891@att.com DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 2 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 3 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.1127-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is an existing 4-inch Cast Iron (CI) water line, a proposed 4-inch and 8-inch Ductile Iron (DI) water line, an existing 8-inch wastewater line, a proposed 8-inch Polyvinylchloride (PVC) wastewater line, and 2 wastewater manholes within the requested easement release. Easement release can be reconsidered when 1. The existing water lines, wastewater lines and associated appurtenances have been properly abandoned and relocated, 2. New Water and Wastewater lines have been built, tested, inspected, and as-built plans received and approved by AW infrastructure Records; and/or dedication and Recordation of New Water and Wastewater lines Easement(s) to the City of Austin. Approved With Conditions Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 04/22/2024 04/22/2024 Comments: Austin Water (AW) has no objections the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation. The request is better described as being a 0.1127-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue Austin, TX 78705. Austin Water (AW) approves the requested Right of Way Vacation with the condition that a Public Utility Easement (PUE) be dedicated for the ROW area at the time of vacation. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/22/20244 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Drainage Engineering Review No Comment 512-974-3402 12/05/2022 12/05/2022 Comments: Note related to an active Site Plan. Please defer to WPD. LM Electric Review Rejected Comments: AE has facilities in the area. Denied until the facilities have been removed. 512-322-6754 12/07/2022 Approved Comments: AE approved. 512-322-6754 04/12/2024 04/12/2024 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 4 5 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: EMS will support staff recommendation on this request. Milissa Warren (512)972-7234 12/10/2022 12/10/2022 Review Dept. LM EMS Review Approved LM Fire For Site Plan Review Approved Comments: None Tom Migl 512-974-0164 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 5 6 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM GAATN Review Approved Comments: None LM Google Fiber Texas Approved Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date (512) 974-6513 12/12/2022 12/12/2022 Samantha Ferguson 512-978-1639 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 Google Fiber has no conflicts with project 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) and approves the R.O.W. Vacation Application. Please let me know if you have any questions. Samantha Ferguson <sferguson@entrustsol.com> 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 6 7 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-9372 11/22/2022 11/22/2022 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 LM PARD / Planning & Design Review Approved Comments: None LM PAZ Long Range Planning Review Approved Kathleen Fox 512-974-7877 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 Comments: Proposal does not conflict with the policies of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 7 8 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM PAZ Zoning Review Approved Comments: No comments; Approved Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date (512) 974-2953 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 LM PWD Sidewalks & Special Projects Review Approved Comments: None Eric Dusza 512-974-6504 11/28/2022 11/28/2022 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 8 9 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 LM PWD Urban Trails Review Approved Comments: None Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Katie Wettick 512-974-3529 11/21/2022 11/21/2022 LM PWD-OCE Review Rejected Comments: Please see my review comments dated 12/07/2022 512-974-7029 12/07/2022 Approved Comments: Approved with a condition to include the City of Austin¿s retention of necessary easement rights to support the existing public facilities until the existing public facilities is relocated. 512-974-7029 04/22/2024 04/22/2024 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 9 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/22/202410 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM Texas Gas Services Approved Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Eduardo Gonzalez (512) 978-4655 12/06/2022 12/06/2022 RE: [External] 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Gonzalez Hernandez, Eduardo J. DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com Approved- No conflicts expected. Eduardo J. Gonzalez Engineer I W: 512-407-1596 eduardo.gonzalezhernandez@onegas.com 9228 Tuscany Way, Austin, TX 78754 Customer Service 800-700-2443 If you smell natural gas, please leave the area and call 800-959-LEAK (5325) texasgasservice.com LM Time Warner Cable / Charter Approved With Conditions Charter Communications 512-972-0004 02/06/2023 02/06/2023 Comments: Charter Communications does have a need for an easement on the property as described in the accompanying document. - Erich Westphal / Julio Franco 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 10 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/22/202411 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM Urban Design Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date (512) 974-9363 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 LM Watershed Engineering Review Rejected 512-974-2328 12/01/2022 Comments: WPD cannot agree to the ROW vacation because the ROW contains active storm water infrastructure. Approved With Conditions 512-974-2328 04/16/2024 04/16/2024 Comments: WPD approves the ROW vacation with the condition that a drainage easement will be maintained for the entire alley. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 11 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Drainage Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/22/202412 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Mobility Bond Review Approved Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Thank you for sending ROW vacation plans for the alley between Whitis and University Ave. CPO-UCP has reviewed the plans and does not have utility related objections at this time. 512-974-7282 11/29/2022 11/29/2022 ¿ please provide utility as-builts for items relocated out of the alley 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 12 13 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 14 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 15 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 16 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 17 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 18 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 19 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 20 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 21 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 22 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 23 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 24 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 25 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 26 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 27 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 28 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 29 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 30 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 31 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 32 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 33 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 34 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 35 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 36 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 37 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 38 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 39 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 40 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 41 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 42 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 43 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 44 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 45 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 46 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 47 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 48 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9