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CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Rejected Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: AT&T requires their facilities be relocated first before they can approve the vacation request. Lucy Cabading 512-974-9241 07/14/2020 "I can approve this after the AT&T facilities have been relocated, if I have a statement stating the vacation won't go into effect until after the facilities have been relocated." Approved With Conditions Lucy Cabading 512-974-9241 10/09/2020 10/09/2020 Comments: I accept the vacation of the ROW as long as we have a 10¿ easement in place to allow maintenance and placement of our facilities. & ENGRG DESIGN 817 W. North Loop Austin, TX 78756 Thank you, David A. Williams LEAD OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN 817 W. North Loop Austin, TX 78756 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Alison Mills 512-974-7166 09/30/2020 09/30/2020 ATD agreed to the concept of this ROW vacation prior to application submittal and continues to support the vacation based on the site plan for affordable housing submitted with this case. The vacation will provide high-quality access for bicycles, pedestrians, and emergency services and the adjacent street network will provide adequate connectivity for motor vehicles in spite of the vacation. While ATD will approve the spacing and design of scrub zones on E 4th Street and E 3rd Street that AFD has requested as a condition for support of the Chalmers Avenue ROW vacation, ATD¿s support is not contingent upon the inclusion of the scrub zones. LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Heather Ketten 512-974-1954 06/30/2020 06/30/2020 Comments: Approved - we do not have any customers or public cans on this portion of Chalmers, so our services will not be affected. 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 06/26/2020 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Partial Right-of-Way (ROW) Vacation Request at this time and more particularly described as being a portion of Chalmers Avenue (60-foot ROW) of the Partition of Outlots #5 and #6, Division ¿O¿, as shown in District Court Case #3464, as recorded in minute book ¿K¿, page 564 of the District Court Records of Travis County, Texas with an address of 1600 E 3rd Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. For release to be approved the following conditions must be met: 1. Existing 6-inch Cast Iron & 6-inch Ductile Iron Water Lines and an existing 6-inch Concrete Wastewater Line and associated appurtenances to be Properly Abandoned and Relocated; 2. New Water &/or Wastewater Lines and/or required Service Connection(s) to be built, tested, inspected, and as-built plans received and approved by AW Infrastructure Records; and, if applicable 3. Dedication and Recordation of New Water Lines Easement(s) to the City of Austin. Approved With Conditions Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 11/19/2020 11/19/2020 Comments: Austin Water (AW) has no objections to the requested Partial Right-of-Way (ROW) Vacation Request but with conditions which must first be met in- order for vacation of the ROW area described as being a portion of Chalmers Avenue (60-foot ROW) of the Partition of Outlots #5 and #6, Division ¿O", as shown in District Court Case #3464, as recorded in minute book ¿K", page 564 of the District Court Records of Travis County, Texas with an address of 1600 E 3rd Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. The conditions to be met are below: 1. A Dedicated and Recorded Public Utility Easement (PUE) must be recorded before the vacation/recordation of the requested Partial Right-of-Way (ROW) Vacation for a portion of Chalmers Avenue (60-foot ROW), which will provide AW the land rights for the existing 6-inch Cast Iron & 6-inch Ductile Iron Water Lines and an existing 6-inch Concrete Wastewater Line (which is proposed to be abandoned) and their associated appurtenances; 2. The Site Plan needs to be sure all sheets showing the proposed trees match horizontal distances from existing AW infrastructure throughout the plan set. Especially, the landscape sheets the contractor will build from and must obtain waivers from Utility Criteria Manual Section 2.9.2.B.20 for the proposed trees not meeting 9-foot horizontal separation from the existing 6-inch Cast Iron &/or 6-inch Ductile Iron Water Lines down the requested Chalmers Avenue to be vacated. 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM Capital Metro Approved Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: Cap Metro do not have service in the area. Roberto Gonzalez 512-974-9241 06/11/2020 06/11/2020 LM Drainage Engineering Review No Comment Sona Singh 512-974-7632 06/09/2020 06/09/2020 Comments: Not related to an active LUR application; defer to WED. 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 4 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM Electric Review Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Rejected Rosario Navarro 06/09/2020 Comments: Denied, until overhead facilities are removed. Any questions please contact Wendi Henson at or Wendi.Henson@austinenergy.com. Approved With Conditions Rosario Navarro 11/13/2020 11/13/2020 Comments: Approved with the following condition - AE request the whole vacated area be retained for a PUE and Access easement. 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 5 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM EMS Review Rejected Comments: Can you please tell me if the proposed green space will be fenced or will it be open for unrestricted ingress and egress? Milissa Warren (512)972-7234 06/16/2020 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Email Notice Milissa Warren (512)972-7234 06/15/2020 06/16/2020 Comments: Can you please tell me if the proposed green space will be fenced or will it be open for unrestricted ingress and egress? Approved Milissa Warren (512)972-7234 06/16/2020 06/16/2020 Comments: EMS will support staff recommendation on this request. 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 6 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Fire For Site Plan Review Rejected Comments: Provide location of FDC for B1 building. FDC must be within 100 feet of hydrant and face or can be easily seen from and an approved fire access route. Tom Migl 512-974-0164 06/23/2020 Approved With Conditions Tom Migl 512-974-0164 10/09/2020 10/09/2020 Comments: Per email as letter of intent LM GAATN Review Approved Comments: None Carlos DeMatos (512) 974-6513 06/22/2020 06/22/2020 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 7 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Google Fiber denies this ROW Vacation. Google Fiber has existing facilities within the ROW that will need to be relocated prior to agreement of vacation. Fredric Ritter 512-974-9241 06/30/2020 Review Dept. LM Google Fiber Texas Rejected Comments: Thank you, Lorena Veldanez Engineering Technician (Provided by Adecco Staffing) Lorena Veldanez Engineering Technician (Provided by Adecco Staffing) Approved With Conditions Fredric Ritter 512-974-9241 07/07/2020 07/07/2020 Comments: Google Fiber conditionally approves with ROW Vacation request as long as PUE is granted prior to the release of the ROW. 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 8 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Grande Communications Approved With Conditions Daniel Pina 512-974-9241 06/16/2020 06/16/2020 Comments: Grande has no objections but with conditions of full reimbursement for the cost of construction if Grande will need to relocate. Daniel Piña Utility Coordinator- Austin/San Marcos Grande Communications® LM PARD / Planning & Design Review Approved Comments: None Robynne Heymans 512-974-9549 07/01/2020 07/01/2020 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 9 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Jeffrey Engstrom 512.974.1621 06/12/2020 06/12/2020 LM PAZ Long Range Planning Review Approved Comments: None LM PAZ Zoning Review Comments: No comments; Approved Approved Wendy Rhoades 512-974-7719 06/09/2020 06/09/2020 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 10 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM PWD Sidewalks & Special Projects Review Approved Comments: None Eric Dusza 512-974-6504 06/15/2020 06/15/2020 LM PWD Urban Trails Review Approved Comments: None Katie Wettick 512-974-3529 06/11/2020 06/11/2020 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 11 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM PWD-OCE Review Rejected Comments: Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Jose Ramos 512-974-8763 06/29/2020 1. Since the ROW to be vacated will be used to provide connectivity between East 3rd Street and East 4th Street, will a pedestrian and/or access easement be retained? 2. How will surface runoff, that is currently conveyed in Chalmers Avenue, from East 4th Street to East 3rd Street, be provided? Provide appropriate drainage study and drainage easement. 3. Show/describe how ADA accessibility will be provided across the existing Chalmers Avenue. 4. Show/describe how the curb and gutter will be continued once the Chalmers Avenue is obliterated. Jose Ramos 512-974-8763 08/24/2020 08/24/2020 Approved Aaron Diaz 512-974-5622 07/22/2020 07/22/2020 LM Texas Gas Services Comments: Approved- No conflicts expected. Aaron Diaz Engineer I 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 12 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Approved With Conditions Timothy White 512-974-9241 07/07/2020 07/07/2020 Comments: Charter/Spectrum approves provided any relocations and or adjustments of any Charter/Spectrum facilities will be paid for by the applicant/developer/owner. LM Time Warner Cable / Charter Troy Smith LM Transportation Planning Rejected Adam Fiss 512-974-1684 06/29/2020 Comments: Submit sidewalk with maintenance document for review and recordation. Approved With Conditions Adam Fiss 512-974-1684 11/04/2020 11/04/2020 Comments: Public Access Easement to be retained with vacation. LA and ultimately SP to follow 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 13 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM Urban Design Review Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date No Comment Aaron Jenkins 512-974-1243 06/11/2020 06/11/2020 Comments: No comments from Urban Design as this property is located just outside of the Plaza Saltillo Regulating District LM Watershed Engineering Review Approved Comments: No objections Annabell Ulary 512-974-3486 06/29/2020 06/29/2020 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 14 As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. Mobility Bond Review Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date No Review Required Gregory Pepper 512-974-7282 06/09/2020 06/09/2020 Comments: This does not fall within the Corridor Construction Program Limits. 11/19/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 15   February 6, 2020 Office of Real Estate Services City of Austin 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 1350 Austin, TX 78704 Re: Pathways at Chalmers Court West (SP-2020-0004C.SH) Vacation of Chalmers Avenue Right-of Way between East 3rd and East 4th Street Good Day, The Pathways at Chalmers Court West project (SP-2020-0004C.SH, in permitting), and its sister projects Pathways at Chalmers Courts East (SP-2018-0541C.SH, under construction) and Pathways at Chalmers Courts South (SP-2017-0362C.SH, complete) are affordable housing projects operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA). Together these projects provide nearly 400 affordable housing units. To further enhance the project, provide a more contiguous play area for the children, expand the City’s green infrastructure network, increase the City’s urban forest, improve the City’s water quality by reducing impervious cover, and increase pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in the neighborhood, the portion of Chalmers Avenue between East 3rd Street and East 4th street is requested to be vacated. This would connect Chalmers West with Chalmers East and children living within those projects would only need to cross a single street (Chicon) in order to reach Zavala Elementary. 1. Is this a residential or commercial project? Residential, although City code classifies multi- family residential as a commercial use. 2. How was the area to be vacated dedicated? By plat or separate instrument? This portion of the City dates back to the City’s founding. Outlots 5 and 6, Division O were created by an Act of Congress on January 5th, 1840. Chalmers Avenue, which lies between these Outlots, was dedicated sometime before 1880. 3. Did the City purchase the area to be vacated? No 4. Are both the area to be vacated and your property in the same subdivision? Yes, the Outlots created by an Act of Congress on January 5th, 1840. 5. Is the area to be vacated functional right-of-way, or is it only dedicated on paper? The ROW is functional and is currently a paved street. 6. Are there any utility lines within the area to be vacated? Yes, a water line which shall be preserved within an easement, and a wastewater line and overhead utilities which shall be removed. 7. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? It will be a green space that provides 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 250 Austin, Texas 78735 Tel: 512.306.8252 Fax: 512.306.7240 dunawayassociates.com Texas Registered Engineering Firm No: F-1114   pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between Chalmers West and East, and East 3rd Street to East 4th Street. 8. Has a site plan been submitted on your project? Yes, SP-2020-0004C.SH. 9. Is your project a Unified Development? Per the City of Austin DAC staff, the Chalmers West project site does not require a UDA. 10. Is your project a SMART Housing Project? Yes 11. When do you anticipate starting construction of the development? October 2020. 12. What is the current zoning on the adjacent properties? TOD-NP, TOD-CURE-NP, P-NP, LR-NP, P-NP, MF-4-NP, GR-MU-CO-NP. 13. What is the current status of the adjacent properties? Chalmers East (300 Chicon) is under construction as is the project located at 1600 East 4t Street (SP-2017-0418C). All other tracts are developed. 14. What type of parking facilities currently exist? For the Chalmers West site there is currently two small parking lots with most parking being on the street. Once redeveloped Chalmers West will provide much more surface parking, as does Chalmers East and Chalmers South. 15. Will your parking requirements increase with the expansion? The parking requirements will decrease due to the parking provisions of the Affordability Unlocked Ordinance (20190509-027); the parking demand on the street is also expected to decrease due to the significant increase in surface parking provided by the Chalmers projects. 16. How will the increase be handled? No increase. 17. Have any agreements or easements been executed with the adjacent landowners or in draft form? No, HACA owns the abutting Chalmers East project. 18. Does the area to be vacated lie within the Austin Downtown Plan (DAP)? No 19. Does the area to be vacated lie within UT boundaries? No 20. Does the proposed vacation support the Priority Programs and policy directives set forth in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan? Yes, please see the second paragraph on page 1 of this letter. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. J Segura, PE Senior Technical Engineer Sincerely, 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 250 Austin, Texas 78735 Tel: 512.306.8252 Fax: 512.306.7240 dunawayassociates.com Texas Registered Engineering Firm No: F-1114 TOD-NP T S O H C N O C TOD-NP E 4TH ST MF-4-NP MF-4-NP E 3RD ST T S L A M O C P N P - E V A S R E M L A H C MF-4-NP GR-MU-CO-NP SF-3-NP P N - 3 - F S T S A N L A S I - - P N O C U M S C - P N - 3 - F S CS CS-MU-CO-NP CS-MU-CO-NP E 2ND ST CS-MU-CO-NP Chalmers Court Tract B and C 0 80 Feet 160 ° Texas Registered Engineering Firm #F-1843 3660 Stoneridge Rd., Suite E101 Austin TX 78746 Tel: 512.347.0040 www.udg.com CS-MU-CO-NP SF-3-NP - P N D O T P N - 3 - F S - P N U M O C S C - - P N S C - P N P - CS-CO-MU-NP T S N O C H C I