C20-2023-013 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-013 Butler Trail Code Amendment Description: Amendments to City Code Title 25-8-261(Critical Water Quality Zone Development) in response to City Council Resolution 20230518-044 to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance to amend Title 25 related to environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Summary of proposed code amendment In 2017, provisions were added to the Land Development Code section 25-8-261 (Critical Water Quality Zone Development) restricting development within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake including the construction of trails, including the existing Butler Trail, approximately 85% of which is currently located within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake. This restriction makes it more difficult to enhance, reconstruct and build the Butler Trail in its current alignment. In response to the Council Resolution 20230518-044, staff requests an amendment to existing code language to accommodate the current Butler Trail alignment and width while continuing to provide protection to the shoreline through mitigation and improvements to the health of the floodplain. Three amendments to 25-8-261 (CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT) are proposed: • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with restoration provided for impact associated with capital improvements and reconstruction of the trail. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance associated with the Butler Trail. • Background: On May 18th , 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230518-044 to initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. 1 1 …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 27, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson – Secretary (District 4) Awais Azhar – Vice-Chair (Mayor) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Grayson Cox (District 10) Adam Haynes (Mayor) Claire Hempel – Chair (District 8) Patrick Howard (District 1) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Alberta Phillips (Mayor) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Ex-Officio Members Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Chrissy Mann 512-974-2179 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration 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 January 23, 2024, and February 13, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: 4. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed Katherine Barnidge LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to April 9, 2024 NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound, Barton Creek Watershed Cheryl Ogle DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to April 23, 2024 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 600 Kemp …
Steering Committee Members: Christopher Hurst AIA, Chair Paula Hern, Meghan Yancy, Claudette Kazzoun, Rob Kish, Steve Amos, Germaine Curry, Margaret Sullivan, William Osborn, David Schofman, Shawn Shillington, Adam Sumrall, Erika Tatum February 26, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0124 - West Lynn @ 12th Street - District 9 - Item 12 Dear Chair Hempel and Planning Commissioners, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Steering Committee has unanimously voted to support the requested re-zoning at West Lynn & 12th Street (Case number: C14-2023-0124). The owner of the properties, Zydeco Development Corporation, met with the OWANA Zoning Committee three times over the last four months to discuss their proposal for the property and to solicit support from the neighborhood. Zydeco agreed to provide community benefits and mitigate construction concerns under a Restrictive Covenant with our neighborhood. The site was the location of Nau’s Pharmacy and Anthony’s Dry Cleaners, It is one of the iconic buildings of our neighborhood and the center of the commercial district located within OWANA. Zydeco agreed to retain the historic facades of this building and incorporate them into their project, as well as preserve the contributing structure that is currently home to Café Medici. This proposal was presented at the last General Membership meeting in December. OWANA appreciates both Zydeco’s willingness to work with the neighborhood and their enthusiasm and thoughtfulness to build something special at this prominent location in our historic neighborhood. Please join us in supporting this project by voting to approve the necessary re-zoning. Sincerely, Christopher Hurst, AIA OWANA Steering Committee Chair
From: Teresa de Figueiredo December To: Hadri, Subject: 2, 2023 9:03 AM Cynthia Citizen concern on rezoning request Sent: Saturday, <£v.nthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov > Hi Cynthia, Hope you are doing well! My name is Teresa the notice for the rezoning C14-2023-0114 to 203units and wanted to express & remove the height my concerns restriction. request of & I'm a resident at 1717 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704. I recently got on the rezoning request right next to me to go from 40 units One major concern in the number of units, issues being of on our streets. our community. is the potential impact the additional residents on traffic in our neighborhood. and their vehicles could lead to congestion increase and safety With a significant Toomey is already quite congested and I can only imagine this would hurt well Moreover, blockage of sunlight aesthetics of the heightened density to my apartment of the proposed building t raises developmen areas. and surrounding about the potential worries the This not only affects our neighborhood but may also impact the well-being of existing residents. considering the proximity impact. environmental posing of ecosystems, Lastly, potential balance Additionally area. immediate to Barton Increased Springs development to the biodiversity and the trail, a threat I am also concerned about the the delicate in this area could jeopardize around Barton Springs the direct could impact and the trail. in the ecosystem the lack of light with increased building height I would greatly appreciate more information about the the long-term environmental consequences and traffic management strategies associated with this rezoning proposal. While I assume that rezoning would create more income for the applicant, I worry the risks are too high to approve the request. I appreciate your attention to these matters and trust that you will consider the broader implications of this rezoning application. Thank you for your time and understanding!! Teresa <Cynthia.Hadr i@austintexas. gov> December 5, 2023 10:20 AM Cynthia From: Hadri, Sent: Tuesday, To: Teresa de Figueiredo Cc: Soutter, Subject: Ryan <Ryan.Soutter@austintexas.gov>; <Daniil.Kontsev oy@austintexas. gov> C14-2023-0114 - Re: Citizen concern on rezoning Daniil Kontsevoy, request Hi Ms. Teresa, Thank you for your concerns Commissioners. and comments, I will include them in the materials given to the Regarding reviewers any additional questions. your concerns and environmental for this case. They can help answer your questions for traffic impacts, below is the information for the for these items. Please reach out …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 8 CASE: C14-2023-0056 – W US Hwy 290 ADDRESS: 5151 West US 290 Highway Eastbound ZONING FROM: DR-NP; LO-CO-NP; GO-CO-NP; GR-CO-NP; and GR-MU-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP CH-PDA-NP, as amended SITE AREA: 24.83 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jimmy Nassour (Member) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The basis of Staff’s recommendation is provided on pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has amended the rezoning request from (LI-PDA-NP) to (CH-PDA-NP) in order for the proposed development to include a combination of commercial and multifamily uses. C14-2023-0056 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 24.83 acres and is developed with a large specialty retail business and surface parking. Approximately half the acreage is undeveloped. The property is located at the intersection of the West US 290 Highway eastbound service road and Staggerbrush Road and is situated near the southwest corner of West US 290 Highway and South Mopac Expressway. Directly to the east of the site across Staggerbrush Road is a big box development (GR-CO-NP). To the west of the site is a storage facility and medical center (GR-MU-NP). Multifamily is located both west and south of the site (MF-2- NP; MF-3-CO-NP). This site is located within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone. A critical water quality zone and drainage easement area are south of this property across Staggerbrush Road (P-NP). (Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The 1998 Replat of Block A, Lots 1 & 2, Storm 290 recorded plat allows for a maximum of 60% impervious cover under Ordinance No. 911010-D which states that the tracts must comply with the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance No. 860508-V. However, the applicant has been in communication with Watershed Protection staff and has agreed to reduce the impervious cover by 3.5 % to 56.5% which equates to approximately half an acre of impervious cover. The reduction of impervious cover will be included as part of the staff recommendation within the PDA. The applicant is requesting commercial highway services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) for a proposed mixed use development that will include both commercial and multifamily uses. The project will …
§ 25-8-261 CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT. In all watersheds, development is prohibited in a critical water quality zone except as provided in this Division. Development allowed in the critical water quality zone under this Division shall be revegetated and restored within the limits of construction as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual. (A) A fence that does not obstruct flood flows is permitted in a critical water quality zone. (B) Open space is permitted in a critical water quality zone if a program of fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use is approved by the Watershed Protection Department, subject to the conditions in this Subsection. (1) In a water supply rural watershed, water supply suburban, or the Barton Springs Zone, open space is limited to sustainable urban agriculture or a community garden if the requirements in Subsection (B)(4) are met, multi-use trails, picnic facilities, and outdoor facilities, excluding stables, corrals for animals and athletic fields. (2) A park with a council-adopted plan may include recreational development other than that described in Subsection (B)(1). (3) A hard surfaced trail may cross the critical water quality zone pursuant to Section 25-8-262 (Critical Water Quality Zone Mobility Crossings). A hard surfaced trail that does not cross the critical water quality zone may be located within the critical water quality zone only if: (a) designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual; (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (a) (b) (c) located outside the erosion hazard zone unless protective works are provided as prescribed in the Drainage Criteria Manual; limited to 12 feet in width plus one-foot compacted sub-grade shoulders, unless a wider trail is designated in a Council-adopted plan; located not less than 25 feet from the centerline of a waterway if within an urban watershed; located not less than 50 feet from the centerline of a minor waterway, 100 feet from the centerline of an intermediate waterway, and 150 feet from the centerline of a major waterway if within a watershed other than an urban watershed; located not less than 50 feet from the shoreline of Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long, as defined in Section 25-8-92; and located not less than 100 feet from the ordinary high water mark of the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam. (4) Open space may include sustainable urban agriculture or a community garden only if: in an urban watershed and …
Butler Trail Code Amendment Leslie Lilly Environmental Conservation Program Manager N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 2 Background • Construction of Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail began in 1971 • Code compliant at time of construction • 2017 WPO code amendment restrictions on 50 ft setback • Current use today averages ~ 5 million visits annually W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 3 Background Amendment initiated by City Council on May 18th, 2023 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 4 The Trail Conservancy • Urban Forestry and Natural Areas Management Guidelines • Safety and Mobility Study • Parkland Operations And Maintenance Agreement W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Site Conditions 5 N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 6 Proposed Amendment • • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width (no administrative variance) 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with a baseline of 1:1 restoration, and up to 2:1 restoration where feasible, for impacts associated with reconstruction and capital improvements or alternative compliance as approved by the Director of Watershed. Current code only allows this with an administrative variance. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance …
C20-2023-013 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-013 Butler Trail Code Amendment Description: Amendments to City Code Title 25-8-261(Critical Water Quality Zone Development) in response to City Council Resolution 20230518-044 to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance to amend Title 25 related to environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Summary of proposed code amendment In 2017, provisions were added to the Land Development Code section 25-8-261 (Critical Water Quality Zone Development) restricting development within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake including the construction of trails, including the existing Butler Trail, approximately 85% of which is currently located within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake. This restriction makes it more difficult to enhance, reconstruct and build the Butler Trail in its current alignment. In response to the Council Resolution 20230518-044, staff requests an amendment to existing code language to accommodate the current Butler Trail alignment and width while continuing to provide protection to the shoreline through mitigation and improvements to the health of the floodplain. Three amendments to 25-8-261 (CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT) are proposed: • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with restoration provided for impact associated with capital improvements and reconstruction of the trail. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance associated with the Butler Trail. • Background: On May 18th , 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230518-044 to initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. 1 Board …
C20-2024-001 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements Description: City Code Sections 25-9-411 and 25-9-413 specify that certain new commercial, multifamily and mixed-use development projects are required to install onsite water reuse systems or connect to the City’s reclaimed water distribution network to supply a project’s irrigation systems, cooling systems, toilets/urinals, and other significant non-potable water demands with recycled water. These mandates apply to applicable site plans filed after April 1, 2024. Background: In November of 2018 Austin City Council adopted the Water Forward Plan. Water Forward is an adaptive management plan that evaluates and plans for water supply and demand management strategies for the City of Austin in a regional water supply context. The goal of the plan is to ensure the City of Austin will have a diversified, sustainable and resilient water future for the next 100 years. Adopted strategies from the 2018 Water Forward Plan include development of ordinances and incentives for new commercial and multifamily development projects to use alternative water sources such as rainwater, stormwater, graywater, air conditioning condensate, and wastewater that can be treated and reused to meet non-potable (non-drinking) water demands. In May of 2019, Austin City Council directed Austin Water to develop requirements for alternative water use within new large commercial and multifamily development projects (projects with 250,000 square feet or more of gross floor area) as part of the Land Development Code Revision process. Several public stakeholder workshops were held throughout 2019 to develop a framework for the new alternative water use regulations. Based on stakeholder input, Austin Water recommended a phased regulatory approach whereby new design and permitting criteria would be adopted into City Code for alternative water use in 2020, and new large commercial and multifamily development projects would be encouraged via incentives to voluntarily adopt alternative water use. After three years, in 2023, alternative water use would become mandatory for new large commercial, mixed use and multifamily development projects. In December 2020, Austin City Council adopted City Code Chapter 15-13 (Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems) to establish new regulations for alternative water use in commercial and multifamily buildings, and in April 2021, City Council initiated a pilot incentive program for onsite water reuse systems that would rebate up to $500,000 per project. In September of 2021, Austin City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code to specify that …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-9 RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WATER FORWARD PLAN, INCLUDING MEASURING DISTANCES FOR THE RECLAIMED WATER CONNECTION REQUIREMENT, CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS, MODIFYING VARIANCES, AND ADDING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXEMPTIONS FOR RECLAIMED WATER CONNECTIONS AND ONSITE WATER REUSE REQUIREMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 25-9-413 (Onsite Water Reuse System Requirement) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-414; Section 25-9-412 (Development Project Requirements) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-413; Section 25-9-411 (Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-412; and Section 25-9-410 (Definitions) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-411. PART 2. City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) is amended to add a new Section 25-9-410 to read: § 25-9-410 Applicability. This article applies to a site that includes multi-family and non-residential buildings and that receives retail water service from Austin Water or a successor department. PART 3. City Code Section 25-9-411 (Definitions) is amended to add new definitions of Commercial Building, Mixed Use Building, and Multi-Family Building to read as follows and to renumber the existing definitions accordingly: (1) COMMERCIAL BUILDING means a building that is developed for industry, commerce, trade, recreation, business, or municipal, institutional, or civic use. (4) MIXED USE BUILDING means a building developed for any combination of commercial and multi-family building uses. (5) MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING means a building that contains five or more residential housing units. PART 4. City Code Section 25-9-412 (Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements) is amended to read: 9/29/2023 11:30 AM Page 1 of 4 COA Law Department 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 § 25-9-412 Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements. (A) A small development project with a property boundary located within 250 feet in horizontal distance of a reclaimed water line, measured based on the closest practicable access route, shall connect to a reclaimed water line and use reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling, toilet flushing, and other significant non-potable water uses identified in the water balance calculator. (B) A …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: October 25, 2023 SUBJECT: Water Forward Land Development Code Amendments This memo presents a report and possible actions for consideration relating to Water Forward Land Development Code amendments. In 2018, Council adopted Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, Water Forward, which includes the development of new water supplies and an emphasis on water conservation and reuse. Requiring onsite water reuse and expanding the use of reclaimed water within new development projects are two strategies that build our resilience against drought and climate change by diversifying our water supply. These strategies will enable new developments to save an estimated 16 million gallons of potable water per day by 2040. Prior Council Action Council adopted Ordinance No. 20210930-117 to establish new requirements in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including Water Benchmarking, expanding the Reclaimed Water Connection Requirement, and requiring Onsite Water Resource System (OWRS) for large developments. These requirements were effective on December 1, 2021, with the exception of the following two components: • New large development projects with a multifamily component that are more than 250 feet but less than 500 feet from a reclaimed water line were granted a variance from the requirement to connect to reclaimed water until December 1, 2023. • The 2021 Land Development Code Amendments do not define what qualifies as an OWRS, and additional Land Development Code Amendments are needed to codify the requirements for OWRS. Council deferred the OWRS implementation date to December 1, 2023, to give staff time to develop the final set of regulatory requirements, evaluate potential impacts on housing affordability, and develop recommendations for offsetting affordability impacts. Austin Water Analysis Austin Water evaluated several potential reuse system strategies. The least costly strategies for the majority of multifamily housing units collect and treat rainwater and air conditioning condensate for irrigation, cooling, and toilet flushing. The report also identifies water utility cost offsets, co-benefits with other City sustainability initiatives, and qualified affordable housing projects that could be exempted from the requirements. The Affordability Impact Statement, conducted by the Housing Department, indicates that the identified reclaimed water connection requirements and onsite water reuse requirements will increase the cost of certain large multifamily housing projects. However, these costs could be offset …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: February 26, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin Water’s GoPurple Program We want to share with all of you an overview of Austin Water’s upcoming Recommendations for Council Action that (1) expand requirements for new developments to connect to the centralized reclaimed water system and implement onsite water reuse systems and (2) launch the GoPurple Program, which includes offerings to advance the City’s reuse strategies while programmatically addressing affordability. When wastewater leaves a home or business, it enters the wastewater collection system and is treated at one of Austin's regional wastewater treatment facilities. After treatment, it can be recycled and reused. The pipelines that carry this reclaimed water back to the community are made of purple material. This industry-standard color makes the reclaimed water system easily recognized so it's never mistaken for drinking water, and AW’s new GoPurple program takes its name from this color scheme. The GoPurple Program includes cost-sharing, grants and incentives, and other measures, funded through the implementation of a new reuse-dedicated Community Benefit Charge (CBC) and a new voluntary rate. The CBC fee of $0.15 per thousand gallons is estimated to generate approximately $10 million per year, while increasing an average residential customer's bill by $1.47 per month. Customers enrolled in the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) do not pay the CBC, so this proposed fee will not impact their water and wastewater bills. Additionally, qualified affordable housing projects are proposed to be exempted from the expanded requirements. COUNCIL ACTIONS TO LAUNCH GOPURPLE On March 7, 2024, Austin Water (AW) is requesting consideration of the following items supporting the GoPurple Program: • • Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 25-9 to expand requirements for new developments to connect to Austin Water’s reuse system and implement OWRS; this action includes an exemption for affordable housing. Amend City Code Chapter 15-13 to establish development project requirements to specify the required OWRS sources and required non-drinking water uses; this action includes an exemption for affordable housing. Page 1 of 5 • • Authorize use of $5.6 million this fiscal year to continue and expand Austin Water’s pilot program to issue incentives, up to $500,000 for each project, to support affordability of installing alternative OWRS …
PLANNING COMMISSION February 27, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on February 27, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson- Secretary Awais Azhar -Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Claire Hempel - Chair Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Candice Hunter - Ex-Officio Absent Felicity Maxwell Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Jesús Garza– Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration 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 January 23, 2024 and February 13, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes of January 23, 2024 and postpone the minutes of February 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to April 9, 2024 Postponement Request: Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to April 9, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. 3. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound, Barton Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Cheryl Ogle Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to April 23, 2024 Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to April 23, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0005.02 …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: February 6, 2024 NPA-2023-0002.01_Christ Church Planning 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd Street; 206, 112 Medina Street and 105 San Marcos Street East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 13, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to the March 26, 2024 hearing date to allow time for the applicant to submit the associated zoning case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Victoria Haase’s email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 302 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 From: Victoria Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 2:38 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Ron Thrower Subject: RE: Feb 13 PC - NPA-2023-0002.01 / Christ Church of Austin External Email - Exercise Caution Let’s go with March 26th, please. I’ll also be out for the week of March 11-15th. Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 302 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 302 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 6, 2024 RE: NPA-2022-0020.01_Industrial and Terry O Lane C14-2022-0062_ Industrial and Terry O Lane 439-511& 515 INDUSTRIAL BLVD (odd #s only) & 4208 Terry O Lane South Congress Combined (East Congress) Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced cases from the February 13, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the March 12, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 303 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 303 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 303 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3
