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1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220406 003b Date: April 6, 2022 Subject: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements, SP-2020-0255DS Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: Seconded by: Perry Bedford 1. A Land Use Commission variance to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8- 2. A Land Use Commission variance to construct a parking lot on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8- 3. A Land Use Commission variance to allow fill over 4 feet per LDC 25-8-342 4. A Land Use Commission variance to allow an impervious cover of 27.5% net site area per LDC 25-8- 301(A)(1) 302(A)(2) 453; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Turkey Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends approval of three of the four requested variances with staff conditions. having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. Staff does not recommend a variance to allow an impervious cover of 27.5% net site area per LDC 25-8-453; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff cannot recommend the variance to increase the impervious cover from 20% to 27.5%. However, we support the variance change on this individual project. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance requests with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. The applicant will provide vegetative filter strips downslope of the development that will provide a diffuse flow to avoid creating downslope erosion. 2. The applicant will provide structural fill to contain the fill during construction. 3. The applicant will decompact and revegetate the area adjacent to the ROW that has been used for parking. 4. The site will provide a 40% downstream natural area to treat runoff from impervious cover. 1 of 117B-3 and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: The Environmental Commission recommends that staff expedite this request to get it on the Land Use Commission agenda quickly to respect public safety. VOTE 10-0 For: Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer, Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2 2 of 117B-3ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Travis County ESD #4 LOCATION: 4200 City Park Rd COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST NO. 1: REQUEST NO. 2: REQUEST NO. 3: REQUEST NO. 4: Turkey Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-301(A)(1) A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a parking lot on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow fill over 4 feet per LDC 25-8-342 A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow an impervious cover of 27.5% net site area per LDC 25-8-453 3 of 117B-3STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 1: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 2: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 3: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 4: Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff does not recommend approval of the variance Page 2 of 2 4 of 117B-3 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-301(A)(1) Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes – Fire stations must provide sufficient parking for firefighters and other staff. More parking is required based on increased staffing requirements. Population growth and development necessitate more staff. Additionally, Travis County signed a contract with COA for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4 person minimum staffing level. Historically, staffing levels were 2 to 3 people. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for more parking to be provided without the construction of a driveway on slopes over 15%. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes – Additional staffing requirements necessitate additional parking. Currently, fire station staff are parking on and adjacent to the right of way. This is unsafe and technically, not compliant with environmental regulations. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for additional parking to be provided without the construction of a driveway on slopes over 15%. The proposed driveway does not represent a design decision. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; b) 5 of 117B-33. 1. 2. 3. c) Yes – the proposed driveway represents the minimum deviation from Code necessary to allow a use of the fire station as required by COA staffing requirements. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Yes – The proposed driveway does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. The proposed driveway construction on slopes will have erosion / sedimentation control in compliance with Code and Criteria. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Yes – The proposed driveway would allow for stabilized parking. The parking area will not generate sediment. In contrast, the roadside parking is not stabilized and continually discharges sediment. The proposed parking will replace the roadside parking. B. The Land Use Commission may grant a variance from a requirement of Section 25-8- 422 (Water Supply Suburban Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Supply Rural Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-482 (Barton Springs Zone Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long), or Article 7, Division 1 ( Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions ), after determining that:: The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; N/A The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; N/A The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. N/A Staff Determination: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. Staff recommends approval of the variance with the following conditions: 1. The applicant will provide vegetative filter strips downslope of the development that will provide a diffuse flow to avoid creating downslope erosion. 2. The applicant will provide structural fill to contain the fill during construction. 3. The applicant will decompact and revegetate the areas adjacent to the ROW that have been used for parking. 4. The site will provide a 40% downstream natural area to treat runoff from impervious cover. 6 of 117B-3 Environmental Reviewer (DSD) Environmental Review Manager (DSD) Environmental Officer (WPD) _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ (Liz Johnston) Date 2-15-22 Date 2-15-22 Date 02-22-2022 7 of 117B-3 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a parking lot on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes – Fire stations must provide sufficient parking for firefighters and other staff. More parking is required based on increased staffing requirements. Population growth and development necessitate more staff. Additionally, Travis County signed a contract with COA for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4 person minimum staffing level. Historically, staffing levels were 2 to 3 people. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for more parking to be provided on slopes less than 15%. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes – Additional staffing requirements necessitate additional parking. Currently, fire station staff are parking on and adjacent to the right of way. This is unsafe and technically, not compliant with environmental regulations. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for additional Code compliant parking to be constructed (i.e., parking on slopes less than 15%). The proposed parking does not represent a design decision. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; b) 8 of 117B-33. 1. 2. 3. c) Yes – the proposed parking represents the minimum deviation from Code necessary to allow a use of the fire station as required by COA staffing requirements. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Yes – The proposed parking does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. The proposed parking construction on slopes will have erosion / sedimentation control in compliance with Code and Criteria. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Yes – The proposed driveway would allow for stabilized parking. The parking area will not generate sediment. In contrast, the roadside parking is not stabilized and continually discharges sediment. The proposed parking will replace the roadside parking. B. The Land Use Commission may grant a variance from a requirement of Section 25-8-422 (Water Supply Suburban Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Supply Rural Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-482 (Barton Springs Zone Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long), or Article 7, Division 1 ( Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions ), after determining that:: The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; N/A The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; N/A The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. N/A Staff Determination: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. Staff recommends approval of the variance with the following conditions: 1. The applicant will provide vegetative filter strips downslope of the development that will provide a diffuse flow to avoid creating downslope erosion. 2. The applicant will provide structural fill to contain the fill during construction. 3. The applicant will decompact and revegetate the areas adjacent to the ROW that have been used for parking. 4. The site will provide a 40% downstream natural area to treat runoff from impervious cover. 9 of 117B-3 Environmental Reviewer (DSD) Environmental Review Manager (DSD) Deputy Environmental Officer (WPD) _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ (Liz Johnston) Date 2-15-22 Date 2-15-22 Date 02/22/2022 10 of 117B-3 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow fill over 4 feet per LDC 25-8-342 Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes – Fire stations must provide sufficient parking for firefighters and other staff. More parking is required based on increased staffing requirements. Population growth and development necessitate more staff. Additionally, Travis County signed a contract with COA for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4 person minimum staffing level. Historically, staffing levels were 2 to 3 people. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for driveway and parking construction without fill over 4 feet. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes – Additional staffing requirements necessitate additional parking. Currently, fire station staff are parking on and adjacent to the right of way. This is unsafe and technically, not compliant with environmental regulations. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for the construction of parking and a driveway within the 4 foot grading limit. The proposed driveway and parking do not represent a design decision. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; b) 11 of 117B-33. 1. 2. 3. c) Yes – the proposed parking and driveway represent the minimum deviation from Code necessary to allow a use of the fire station as required by COA staffing requirements. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Yes – The proposed parking does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. The proposed fill will have structural containment and erosion / sedimentation control will be installed prior to construction activities. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Yes – The proposed driveway would allow for stabilized parking. The parking area will not generate sediment. In contrast, the roadside parking is not stabilized and continually discharges sediment. The proposed parking will replace the roadside parking. B. The Land Use Commission may grant a variance from a requirement of Section 25-8- 422 (Water Supply Suburban Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Supply Rural Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-482 (Barton Springs Zone Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long), or Article 7, Division 1 ( Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions ), after determining that:: The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; N/A The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; N/A The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. N/A Staff Determination: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. Staff recommends approval of the variance with the following conditions: 1. The applicant will provide vegetative filter strips downslope of the development that will provide a diffuse flow to avoid creating downslope erosion. 2. The applicant will provide structural fill to contain the fill during construction. 3. The applicant will decompact and revegetate the areas adjacent to the ROW that have been used for parking. 4. The site will provide a 40% downstream natural area to treat runoff from impervious cover. 12 of 117B-3 Environmental Reviewer (DSD) Environmental Review Manager (DSD) Environmental Officer (WPD) _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ (Liz Johnston) Date 2-15-22 Date 2-15-22 Date 02-22-2022 13 of 117B-3 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow impervious cover of 27.5% net site area (this is beyond the 20% net site area limit) per LDC 25-8-453 Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes – Fire stations must provide sufficient parking for firefighters and other staff. More parking is required based on increased staffing requirements. Population growth and development necessitate more staff. Additionally, Travis County signed a contract with COA for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4 person minimum staffing level. Historically, staffing levels were 2 to 3 people. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for more parking to be provided without exceeding the watershed impervious cover limit. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes – Additional staffing requirements necessitate additional parking. Currently, fire station staff are parking on and adjacent to the right of way. This is unsafe and technically, not compliant with environmental regulations. The configuration of the existing development and the design requirements of the fire station do not allow for the construction of parking and a driveway within the watershed impervious cover limit. The proposed driveway and parking do not represent a design decision. 14 of 117B-33. 1. 2. 3. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes – the proposed parking and driveway represent the minimum deviation from Code necessary to allow a use of the fire station as required by COA staffing requirements. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. b) c) No – Impervious cover represents a harmful environmental consequence to water quality. Increasing impervious cover does create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. No – Water quality degrades as impervious cover increases. Additional water quality control measures would be provided to help offset the proposed impervious cover; however no water quality measure is expected to be 100% effective. B. The Land Use Commission may grant a variance from a requirement of Section 25-8- 422 (Water Supply Suburban Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Supply Rural Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-482 (Barton Springs Zone Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long), or Article 7, Division 1 ( Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions ), after determining that:: The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; N/A The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; N/A The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. N/A Staff Determination: Staff determines that the findings of fact have not been met. In the event that the variance is approved, Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. The applicant will provide vegetative filter strips downslope of the development that will provide a diffuse flow to avoid creating downslope erosion. 2. The applicant will provide structural fill to contain the fill during construction. 3. The applicant will decompact and revegetate the areas adjacent to the ROW that have been used for parking. 4. The site will provide a 40% downstream natural area to treat runoff from impervious cover. 15 of 117B-3 Environmental Reviewer (DSD) Environmental Review Manager (DSD) Deputy Environmental Officer (WPD) _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ Mike McDougal _____________________________ (Liz Johnston) Date 2-15-22 Date 2-15-22 Date 02-22-2022 16 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Address or Location ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information KSA Engineers – Grayson Cox 4833 Spicewood Springs Rd 78759 5123426868 gcox@ksaeng.com SP-2020-0255DS 4200 City Park Rd Environmental Reviewer Name Mike McDougal Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Variance Case Information Environmental Variance Requests for Travis County ESD #4 Applicable Ordinance A Land Use Commission variance will be required to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-301(A)(1). Watershed Name Turkey Creek Watershed Classification ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 17 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 1.05 miles Water and Waste Water service to be provided by Austin Water Utility Request The variance request is to allow for building a driveway on slopes greater than 15%, as opposed to LDC 25-8-301(A)(1). Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Existing 5492 0.13 19.0% Proposed (Cumulative) 7999 0.185 27.7% Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) • 0.9894 Acres of land out of the Charles Clark Survey 703, Abstract 192. • Located in the Turkey Creek Watershed, classified as Water Supply Rural. • The project is not located within a 100-year floodplain nor over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. • 22 trees are located on-site. • The site contains various slope ranges. 40% of the site’s slopes exceed 15%. Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) LDC 25-8-301(A)(1) limits the amount of construction on slopes greater than 15%. Nevertheless, as shown in the grading exhibit provided, the property size restricts design options greatly. A variance was previously granted for the fire station building and driveway to be constructed on 15%+ slopes. The variance is required to provide sufficient parking for AFD firefighters and other TCES staff. FINDINGS OF FACT City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 18 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 A. 1. As required in LDC Section 25-8-41, in order to grant a variance the Land Use Commission must make the following findings of fact: Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. Project: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements (SP-2020-0255DS) Ordinance: LDC 25-8-301(A). Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: fire stations across the Austin area provide sufficient parking for AFD firefighters and other staff. This fire station requires additional parking to provide this basic safety and operational feature for the fire station and allow for continued emergency services from the fire station. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; b) c) Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The variance is necessary, as observed in the calculations attached (See Grading Exhibit, Appendix Q-2 Table) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: Even though more parking spaces would be preferred, the design limited the number of spaces and size of the parking lot to the minimum required to minimize the impacts to the site and extend of variances required. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The site is not located within a 100-year floodplain or within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Moreover, the small project area relative to the overall site and larger environmental region makes the impact of the proposed construction insignificant. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 3 19 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 3. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The design does not significantly alter water quality. In fact, as shown in the drainage area map, the development will cause the flow rate across the site to increase by only approximately 0.5 cfs. However, this small increase in flow rate is mitigated by designing the small parking lot to detain storm water flows and provide a controlled release that matches the pre-existing flow rate The proposed construction falls under the LDC requirement for new water quality facilities. Water flowing across the property remains generally overland sheet flow per its preexisting condition. Additional Land Use Commission variance determinations for a requirement of Section 25-8-422 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Article 7, Division 1 (Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions), or Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long): 1. 2. The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The project is not located in a Water Quality Transition Zone The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The lot has been sized to accommodate 5 vehicles and cannot be reduced to meet the requirement. The improvement is necessary to provide safe parking for AFD firefighters, TCES staff, and visitors—current capacity forces drivers to park on the street, which is hazardous to both the first responders working at the fire station and the traveling public due to limited visibility and right-of-way on City Park Road. 3. The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: As shown in the grading exhibit, the property size restricts design options. No design alternatives would fit on site, outside of the 15%+ slope range. **Variance approval requires all above affirmative findings. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 4 B. 20 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Address or Location ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information KSA Engineers – Grayson Cox 4833 Spicewood Springs Rd 78759 5123426868 gcox@ksaeng.com SP-2020-0255DS 4200 City Park Rd Variance Case Information Environmental Variance Requests for Travis County ESD #4 Environmental Reviewer Name Mike McDougal Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Land Use Commission variances will be required to construct a parking area on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) Watershed Name Turkey Creek Watershed Classification ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 21 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 1.05 miles Water and Waste Water service to be provided by Austin Water Utility Request The variance request is to allow for construction of a parking area on slopes greater than 15%, as opposed to LDC 25-8-302(A)(2). Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Existing 5492 0.13 19.0% Proposed (Cumulative) 7999 0.185 27.7% Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) • 0.9894 Acres of land out of the Charles Clark Survey 703, Abstract 192. • Located in the Turkey Creek Watershed, classified as Water Supply Rural. • The project is not located within a 100-year floodplain nor over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. • 22 trees are located on-site. • The site contains various slope ranges. 40% of the site’s slopes exceed 15%. Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) limits the amount of construction on slopes greater than 15%. Nevertheless, as shown in the grading exhibit, the property size restricts design options greatly. A variance was previously provided for the fire station building and driveway to be constructed on 15%+ slopes. The new variance is required to provide sufficient parking for AFD firefighters and other TCES staff. FINDINGS OF FACT City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 22 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 A. 1. As required in LDC Section 25-8-41, in order to grant a variance the Land Use Commission must make the following findings of fact: Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. Project: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements (SP-2020-0255DS ) Ordinance: LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: fire stations across the Austin area provide sufficient parking for AFD firefighters and other staff. This fire station requires additional parking to provide this basic safety and operational feature for the fire station and allow for continued emergency services from the fire station. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; b) c) Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The variance is necessary, as observed in the calculations attached (See Grading Exhibit, Appendix Q-2 Table) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: Even though more parking spaces would be preferred, the design limited the number of spaces and size of the parking lot to the minimum required to minimize the impacts to the site and extend of variances required. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The site is not located within a 100-year floodplain or within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Moreover, the small project area relative to the overall site and larger environmental region makes the impact of the proposed construction insignificant. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 3 23 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 3. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The design does not significantly alter water quality. In fact, as shown in the drainage area map, the development will cause the flow rate across the site to increase by only approximately 0.5 cfs. However, this small increase in flow rate is mitigated by designing the small parking lot to detain storm water flows and provide a controlled release that matches the pre-existing flow rate The proposed construction falls under the LDC requirement for new water quality facilities. Water flowing across the property remains generally overland sheet flow per its preexisting condition. Additional Land Use Commission variance determinations for a requirement of Section 25-8-422 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Article 7, Division 1 (Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions), or Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long): 1. 2. The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The project is not located in a Water Quality Transition Zone The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The lot has been sized to accommodate 5 vehicles and cannot be reduced to meet the requirement. The improvement is necessary to provide safe parking for AFD firefighters, TCES staff, and visitors—current capacity forces drivers to park on the street, which is hazardous to both the first responders working at the fire station and the traveling public due to limited visibility and right-of-way on City Park Road. 3. The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: As shown in the grading exhibit, the property size restricts design options. No design alternatives would fit on site, outside of the 15%+ slope range. **Variance approval requires all above affirmative findings. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 4 B. 24 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Address or Location ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information KSA Engineers – Grayson Cox 4833 Spicewood Springs Rd 78759 5123426868 gcox@ksaeng.com SP-2020-0255DS 4200 City Park Rd Variance Case Information Environmental Variance Requests for Travis County ESD #4 Environmental Reviewer Name Mike McDougal Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Land Use Commission variances will be required to fill deeper than 4 ft per LDC 25-8-342. Watershed Name Turkey Creek Watershed Classification ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 25 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 1.05 miles Water and Waste Water service to be provided by Austin Water Utility Request The project will require over 4 feet of fill instead of the <4 feet requirement per LDC 25-8-342 Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Existing 5492 0.13 19.0% Proposed (Cumulative) 7999 0.185 27.7% Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) • 0.9894 Acres of land out of the Charles Clark Survey 703, Abstract 192. • Located in the Turkey Creek Watershed, classified as Water Supply Rural. • The project is not located within a 100-year floodplain nor over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. • 22 trees are located on-site. • The site contains various slope ranges. 40% of the site’s slopes exceed 15%. Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) LDC 25-8-342 limit the amount of fill allowed on site. Our design model shows, however, that the amount of cut delineated in our Grading Exhibit (See 06 Grading) is necessary to provide a flat parking area, while tying to existing ground at a minimal slope within property limits. The amount of cut is also necessary for detention purposes. The parking lot must be able to detain water to mitigate the negative effects of increasing the amount of impervious cover on site. FINDINGS OF FACT City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 26 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 A. 1. As required in LDC Section 25-8-342, in order to grant a variance the Land Use Commission must make the following findings of fact: Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. Project: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements (SP-2020-0255DS) Ordinance: LDC 25-8-342 Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: fire stations across the Austin area provide sufficient parking for AFD firefighters and other staff. This fire station requires additional parking to provide this basic safety and operational feature for the fire station and allow for continued emergency services from the fire station. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; b) c) Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The variance is necessary, as observed in the calculations attached (See Grading Exhibit, Appendix Q-2 Table) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: Even though more parking spaces would be preferred, the design limited the number of spaces and size of the parking lot to the minimum required to minimize the impacts to the site and extend of variances required. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The site is not located within a 100-year floodplain or within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Moreover, the small project area relative to the overall site and larger environmental region makes the impact of the proposed construction insignificant. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 3 27 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 3. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The design does not significantly alter water quality. In fact, as shown in the drainage area map, the development will cause the flow rate across the site to increase by only approximately 0.5 cfs. However, this small increase in flow rate is mitigated by designing the small parking lot to detain storm water flows and provide a controlled release that matches the pre-existing flow rate The proposed construction falls under the LDC requirement for new water quality facilities. Water flowing across the property remains generally overland sheet flow per its preexisting condition. Additional Land Use Commission variance determinations for a requirement of Section 25-8-422 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Article 7, Division 1 (Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions), or Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long): 1. 2. The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The project is not located in a Water Quality Transition Zone The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The lot has been sized to accommodate 5 vehicles and cannot be reduced to meet the requirement. The improvement is necessary to provide safe parking for AFD firefighters, TCES staff, and visitors—current capacity forces drivers to park on the street, which is hazardous to both the first responders working at the fire station and the traveling public due to limited visibility and right-of-way on City Park Road. 3. The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The amount of cut delineated in our Grading Exhibit (See 06 Grading) is necessary to provide a flat parking area and for detention purposes. The parking lot must be able to detain water to mitigate the negative effects of increasing the amount of impervious cover on site. **Variance approval requires all above affirmative findings. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 4 B. 28 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Address or Location ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information KSA Engineers – Grayson Cox 4833 Spicewood Springs Rd 78759 5123426868 gcox@ksaeng.com SP-2020-0255DS 4200 City Park Rd Environmental Reviewer Name Mike McDougal Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Variance Case Information Environmental Variance Requests for Travis County ESD #4 Applicable Ordinance Land Use Commission variances will be required to increase the amount of impervious cover to more than 20% of the net site area, per LDC 25-8-453(D). Watershed Name Turkey Creek Watershed Classification ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 29 of 117B-3Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones March 7, 2022 Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 1.05 miles Water and Waste Water service to be provided by Austin Water Utility Request Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Existing 5492 0.13 19.0% The project will require a total 27.5% impervious cover instead of 20% of net site area, as required by LDC 25-8-453(D) Proposed (Cumulative) 7999 0.185 27.7% Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) • 0.9894 Acres of land out of the Charles Clark Survey 703, Abstract 192. • Located in the Turkey Creek Watershed, classified as Water Supply Rural. • The project is not located within a 100-year floodplain nor over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. • 22 trees are located on-site. • The site contains various slope ranges. 40% of the site’s slopes exceed 15%. Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) LDC 25-8-453(D) requires the impervious cover on site to be 20% of the net site area. However, an onsite septic drain field reduces the net site area and results in a total 27.5% impervious cover. The lot has been sized to accommodate 5 vehicles and cannot be reduced to meet the requirement. The improvement is necessary to provide safe and efficient City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 30 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 FINDINGS OF FACT parking for AFD firefighters, TCES staff, and visitors—current capacity forces drivers to park on the street, which poses an evident hazard due to heavy vegetation and limited visibility around the site. As required in LDC Section 25-8-41, in order to grant a variance the Land Use Commission must make the following findings of fact: Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. Project: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements (SP-2020-0255DS ) Ordinance: LDC 25-8-453, LDC 25-8-341 & 342, LDC 25-8-302(A)(2), LDC 25-8-301(A). Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: A. 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: fire stations across the Austin area provide sufficient parking for AFD firefighters and other staff. This fire station requires additional parking to provide this basic safety and operational feature for the fire station and allow for continued emergency services from the fire station. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; b) Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The variance is necessary due to limited space. The proposed parking lot is designed to use up minimal space, while providing safe parking to AFD firefighters and TCES staff. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: Even though more parking spaces would be preferred, the design limited the number of spaces and size of the parking lot to the minimum required to minimize the impacts to the site and extend of variances required. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 3 31 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 c) Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The site is not located within a 100-year floodplain or within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Moreover, the small project area relative to the overall site and larger environmental region makes the impact of the proposed construction insignificant. 3. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Yes / No [provide summary justification for determination] • Justification: The design does not significantly alter water quality. In fact, as shown in the drainage area map, the development will cause the flow rate across the site to increase by only approximately 0.5 cfs. However, this small increase in flow rate is mitigated by designing the small parking lot to detain storm water flows and provide a controlled release that matches the pre-existing flow rate The proposed construction falls under the LDC requirement for new water quality facilities. Water flowing across the property remains generally overland sheet flow per its preexisting condition. Additional Land Use Commission variance determinations for a requirement of Section 25-8-422 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Section 25-8-452 (Water Quality Transition Zone), Article 7, Division 1 (Critical Water Quality Zone Restrictions), or Section 25-8-368 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long): 1. 2. The criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The project is not located in a Water Quality Transition Zone The requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: The lot has been sized to accommodate 5 vehicles and cannot be reduced to meet the requirement. The improvement is necessary to provide safe parking for AFD firefighters, TCES staff, and visitors—current capacity forces drivers to park on the street, which is hazardous to both the first responders working at the fire station and the traveling public due to limited visibility and right-of-way on City Park Road. 3. The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 4 B. 32 of 117B-3March 7, 2022 Yes / No [provide summary of justification for determination] • Justification: As shown in the grading exhibit, the property size restricts design options. The design cannot be reduced in size to comply with the requirement. **Variance approval requires all above affirmative findings. 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If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 35 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Dianne Arnett Wednesday, March 30, 2022 12:40 PM Champlin, Kaela Firestation: City Park Road ***(cid:3)External(cid:3)Email(cid:3)(cid:882)(cid:3)Exercise(cid:3)Caution(cid:3)***(cid:3) (cid:3) Dear(cid:3)Ms.(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3) (cid:3) I(cid:3)understand(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3)are(cid:3)considering(cid:3)work(cid:3)done(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)parking(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)firestation(cid:3)on(cid:3)City(cid:3)Park(cid:3)Road.(cid:3) I(cid:3)am(cid:3)a(cid:3)resident(cid:3)of(cid:3)that(cid:3)neighborhood(cid:3)and(cid:3)very(cid:3)appreciative(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)location(cid:3)for(cid:3)our(cid:3)safety(cid:3)and(cid:3)all(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)community.(cid:3) I(cid:3)support(cid:3)the(cid:3)work(cid:3)considered(cid:3)to(cid:3)be(cid:3)done(cid:3)there.(cid:3) (cid:3) Respectfully,(cid:3) (cid:3) Dianne(cid:3)Arnett(cid:3)Becker(cid:3) (cid:3) Austin,(cid:3)Texas(cid:3)78730(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) Dianne(cid:3)Arnett,(cid:3)MA,(cid:3)LMFT,(cid:3)LPC(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) Talking(cid:3)Points(cid:3)Psychotherapy(cid:3) 3930(cid:3)Bee(cid:3)Caves(cid:3)Road(cid:3) Building(cid:3)Two,(cid:3)Suite(cid:3)E(cid:3) Austin,(cid:3)Texas(cid:3)(cid:3)78746(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) www.diannearnett.com(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) *In(cid:3)compliance(cid:3)with(cid:3)the(cid:3)Health(cid:3)Portability(cid:3)and(cid:3)Accountability(cid:3)Act(cid:3)“HIPAA"(cid:3)(rule(cid:3)104(cid:882)91),(cid:3)this(cid:3)message(cid:3)and(cid:3)any(cid:3) attachments(cid:3)are(cid:3)intended(cid:3)only(cid:3)for(cid:3)use(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)individual(cid:3)or(cid:3)entity(cid:3)to(cid:3)which(cid:3)it(cid:3)is(cid:3)addressed(cid:3)and(cid:3)may(cid:3)contain(cid:3)information(cid:3) that(cid:3)is(cid:3)privileged,(cid:3)confidential(cid:3)and(cid:3)exempt(cid:3)from(cid:3)disclosure(cid:3)under(cid:3)applicable(cid:3)law.(cid:3)(cid:3)If(cid:3)the(cid:3)reader(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)electronic(cid:3)message(cid:3) is(cid:3)not(cid:3)the(cid:3)intended(cid:3)recipient(cid:3)or(cid:3)the(cid:3)employee(cid:3)or(cid:3)agent(cid:3)responsible(cid:3)for(cid:3)delivering(cid:3)the(cid:3)message(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)intended(cid:3)recipient,(cid:3) you(cid:3)are(cid:3)hereby(cid:3)notified(cid:3)that(cid:3)any(cid:3)dissemination,(cid:3)distribution(cid:3)or(cid:3)copying(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)communication(cid:3)is(cid:3)strictly(cid:3) prohibited.Please(cid:3)notify(cid:3)the(cid:3)sender(cid:3)immediately(cid:3)by(cid:3)e(cid:882)mail(cid:3)if(cid:3)you(cid:3)have(cid:3)received(cid:3)this(cid:3)e(cid:882)mail(cid:3)by(cid:3)mistake(cid:3)and(cid:3)delete(cid:3)this(cid:3)e(cid:882) mail(cid:3)from(cid:3)your(cid:3)system.(cid:3)E(cid:882)mail(cid:3)transmission(cid:3)cannot(cid:3)be(cid:3)guaranteed(cid:3)to(cid:3)be(cid:3)secure(cid:3)or(cid:3)error(cid:882)free(cid:3)as(cid:3)information(cid:3)could(cid:3)be(cid:3) intercepted,(cid:3)corrupted,(cid:3)lost,(cid:3)destroyed,(cid:3)arrive(cid:3)late(cid:3)or(cid:3)incomplete,(cid:3)or(cid:3)contain(cid:3)viruses.(cid:3)The(cid:3)sender(cid:3)therefore(cid:3)does(cid:3)not(cid:3) accept(cid:3)liability(cid:3)for(cid:3)any(cid:3)errors(cid:3)or(cid:3)omissions(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)contents(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)message,(cid:3)which(cid:3)arise(cid:3)as(cid:3)a(cid:3)result(cid:3)of(cid:3)e(cid:882)mail(cid:3)transmission,(cid:3) or(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)consequences(cid:3)of(cid:3)any(cid:3)actions(cid:3)taken(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)basis(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)information(cid:3)provided(cid:3)or(cid:3)omitted.*(cid:3) (cid:3) 1 36 of 117B-3CAUTION:(cid:3)This(cid:3)email(cid:3)was(cid:3)received(cid:3)at(cid:3)the(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin,(cid:3)from(cid:3)an(cid:3)EXTERNAL(cid:3)source.(cid:3)Please(cid:3)use(cid:3)caution(cid:3)when(cid:3)clicking(cid:3)links(cid:3) or(cid:3)opening(cid:3)attachments.(cid:3)If(cid:3)you(cid:3)believe(cid:3)this(cid:3)to(cid:3)be(cid:3)a(cid:3)malicious(cid:3)and/or(cid:3)phishing(cid:3)email,(cid:3)please(cid:3)forward(cid:3)this(cid:3)email(cid:3)to(cid:3) cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.(cid:3) 2 37 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Richard Edmonson Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:12 PM Patrick Scott Hank Lydick; Champlin, Kaela; Brimer, Richard - BC; Allison.Alter@austintexas.gov; Steve Hudson; Bryan Willoughby Re: FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** (cid:3)wrote:(cid:3) (cid:3)wrote:(cid:3) Approved(cid:3) (cid:3) On(cid:3)Wed,(cid:3)Mar(cid:3)30,(cid:3)2022(cid:3)at(cid:3)10:27(cid:3)AM(cid:3)Patrick(cid:3)Scott(cid:3) Approved. (cid:3) On(cid:3)Wed,(cid:3)Mar(cid:3)30,(cid:3)2022(cid:3)at(cid:3)10:08(cid:3)AM(cid:3)Hank(cid:3)Lydick(cid:3) CC:(cid:3)Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors,(cid:3)Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3) CC:(cid:3)Allison(cid:3)Alter(cid:3)&(cid:3)Representative(cid:3)(City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission)(cid:3) (cid:3) Kaela(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3) (cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)(GOLA)(cid:3)Community,(cid:3)and(cid:3)it’s(cid:3)Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors(cid:3)have(cid:3)come(cid:3)to(cid:3)understand(cid:3)that(cid:3)(cid:3) on(cid:3)Wednesday(cid:3)(April(cid:3)6,(cid:3)2022)(cid:3)the(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission(cid:3)will(cid:3)be(cid:3)discussing(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3) (cid:3) Allison(cid:3)Alter(cid:3)is(cid:3)very(cid:3)aware(cid:3)of(cid:3)how(cid:3)vocal(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Community(cid:3)becomes(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)environmental,(cid:3)and(cid:3)development(cid:3) (i.e.(cid:3)The(cid:3)Reserve(cid:3)at(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin,(cid:3)and(cid:3)145(cid:882)acre(cid:3)Camelback(cid:3)property)(cid:3)issues.(cid:3) (cid:3) On(cid:3)behalf(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors,(cid:3)I(cid:3)am(cid:3)writing(cid:3)this(cid:3)Letter(cid:3)of(cid:3)Support(cid:3)FOR(cid:3)Case(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3) (cid:3) It(cid:3)is(cid:3)the(cid:3)Board's(cid:3)request(cid:3)that(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission(cid:3)immediately(cid:3)grant(cid:3)the(cid:3)variance(cid:3)sought(cid:3)for(cid:3)(cid:3) the(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot.(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) On(cid:3)a(cid:3)personal(cid:3)note,(cid:3)7112(cid:3)Greenshores(cid:3)Drive(cid:3)(Lot(cid:3)#4)(cid:3)had(cid:3)a(cid:3)major(cid:3)home(cid:3)fire(cid:3)last(cid:3)year(cid:3)(>(cid:3)$M(cid:3)damage).(cid:3)The(cid:3)continued(cid:3) operation(cid:3)of(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47(cid:3)is(cid:3)critical(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)delivery(cid:3)of(cid:3)Emergency(cid:3)Services(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Community.(cid:3)It(cid:3)is(cid:3)very(cid:3)(cid:3) important(cid:3)that(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Fighters(cid:3)(housed(cid:3)at(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47)(cid:3)be(cid:3)able(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)in(cid:3)a(cid:3)safe(cid:3)manner,(cid:3)not(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)shoulder(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)(cid:3) road(cid:3)(City(cid:3)Park),(cid:3)and(cid:3)that(cid:3)these(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Fighters(cid:3)be(cid:3)ready,(cid:3)willing(cid:3)&(cid:3)able(cid:3)to(cid:3)defend(cid:3)local(cid:3)forest(cid:3)which(cid:3)can(cid:3)escalate(cid:3)into(cid:3)(cid:3) devastating(cid:3)wildfire(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)urban(cid:3)interface.(cid:3) (cid:3) The(cid:3)Variance(cid:3)Requested(cid:3)to(cid:3)support(cid:3)building(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47(cid:3)is(cid:3)required(cid:3)to(cid:3)support(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Community,(cid:3)support(cid:3)(cid:3) Public(cid:3)Safety,(cid:3)and(cid:3)is(cid:3)sought(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)public(cid:3)good.(cid:3)The(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Board(cid:3)asks(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3)approve(cid:3)these(cid:3)Variances.(cid:3) (cid:3) Thank(cid:3)You(cid:3)for(cid:3)Your(cid:3)Consideration,(cid:3) (cid:3) Hank(cid:3)Lydick(cid:3) President(cid:3) Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors(cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3) (cid:3) 1 38 of 117B-37112(cid:3)Greenshores(cid:3)Drive(cid:3)(Lot(cid:3)#2)(cid:3) Austin,(cid:3)Texas(cid:3)78730(cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 39 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paul Shreve Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:28 PM Champlin, Kaela Meg Shreve; Hank Lydick; TCESD4 DBailey; Brimer, Richard - BC Subject Line of your Email is "FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS” *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear(cid:3)Ms(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) I(cid:3)am(cid:3)writing(cid:3)to(cid:3)inform(cid:3)you(cid:3)of(cid:3)our(cid:3)FULL(cid:3)SUPPORT(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)granting(cid:3)of(cid:3)a(cid:3)variance(cid:3)from the Environmental Commission for the Station 47 parking lot. Station 47 is critical to the safety of our community and this parking lot will ensure safe, accessible parking for these firefighters while they protect our community.(cid:3) (cid:3) Unfortunately, we are the home owners that had the terrible fire at our home. The Firemen saved us from total disaster. They were there in 14 minutes and attacked the fire to keep it from destroying the whole hose. We need to provide these firefighters with a safe, accessible parking environment ASAP. (cid:3) (cid:3) Sincerely(cid:3) Paul and Margaret Shreve(cid:3) Austin, TX. 78730(cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 40 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Edmonson Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:49 PM Champlin, Kaela For Case SP-2020-0255DS *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission,(cid:3) I(cid:3)write(cid:3)today(cid:3)seeking(cid:3)your(cid:3)support(cid:3)and(cid:3)approval(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)variances(cid:3)sought(cid:3)in(cid:3)pursuit(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)building(cid:3)permit(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3) 47(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot,(cid:3)case(cid:3)number(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3)(cid:3) The(cid:3)continued(cid:3)operation(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)fire(cid:3)station(cid:3)is(cid:3)critical(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)delivery(cid:3)of(cid:3)many(cid:3)emergency(cid:3)services(cid:3)for(cid:3)those(cid:3)of(cid:3)us(cid:3)who(cid:3)live(cid:3)in(cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin,(cid:3)in(cid:3)particular(cid:3)the(cid:3)defense(cid:3)against(cid:3)devastating(cid:3)wildfires(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)urban(cid:3)interface.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)indeed(cid:3)about(cid:3)public(cid:3)safety,(cid:3)both(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)firefighters(cid:3)who(cid:3)are(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)along(cid:3)a(cid:3)narrow,(cid:3)winding(cid:3) and(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)road(cid:3)frontage,and(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)community(cid:3)they(cid:3)are(cid:3)in(cid:3)place(cid:3)to(cid:3)protect.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)minimal(cid:3)in(cid:3)scope,(cid:3)its(cid:3)aim(cid:3)is(cid:3)purely(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)public(cid:3)good(cid:3)and(cid:3)there(cid:3)are(cid:3)no(cid:3)other(cid:3)feasible(cid:3)options.(cid:3)We(cid:3)ask(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3) approve(cid:3)these(cid:3)variances.(cid:3)(cid:3) Thank(cid:3)you(cid:3)for(cid:3)your(cid:3)consideration.(cid:3) Sincerely,(cid:3) Richard(cid:3)Edmonson(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. 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If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 41 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: terryagoldman@gmail.com Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:53 PM Champlin, Kaela FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS Importance: High *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** As(cid:3)Liaison(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission,(cid:3)we’re(cid:3)hoping(cid:3)you’ll(cid:3)share(cid:3)our(cid:3)email(cid:3)with(cid:3)them.(cid:3) Dear(cid:3)Ms.(cid:3)Champlin:(cid:3) City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission(cid:882)(cid:3) We(cid:3)write(cid:3)today(cid:3)seeking(cid:3)your(cid:3)support(cid:3)and(cid:3)approval(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)variances(cid:3)sought(cid:3)in(cid:3)pursuit(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)building(cid:3)permit(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3) 47(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot,(cid:3)case(cid:3)number(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3)(cid:3) The(cid:3)continued(cid:3)operation(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)fire(cid:3)station(cid:3)is(cid:3)critical(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)delivery(cid:3)of(cid:3)many(cid:3)emergency(cid:3)services,(cid:3)in(cid:3)particular(cid:3)the(cid:3)defense(cid:3) against(cid:3)devastating(cid:3)wildfires(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)urban(cid:3)interface.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)indeed(cid:3)about(cid:3)public(cid:3)safety,(cid:3)both(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)firefighters(cid:3)who(cid:3)are(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)along(cid:3)a(cid:3)narrow,(cid:3)winding(cid:3) and(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)road(cid:3)frontage,(cid:3)and(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)community(cid:3)they(cid:3)are(cid:3)in(cid:3)place(cid:3)to(cid:3)protect.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)minimal(cid:3)in(cid:3)scope,(cid:3)its(cid:3)aim(cid:3)is(cid:3)purely(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)public(cid:3)good(cid:3)and(cid:3)there(cid:3)are(cid:3)no(cid:3)other(cid:3)feasible(cid:3)options.(cid:3)We(cid:3)ask(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3) approve(cid:3)these(cid:3)variances.(cid:3)(cid:3) Thanking(cid:3)you(cid:3)in(cid:3)advance(cid:3)for(cid:3)your(cid:3)consideration.(cid:3) Sincerely,(cid:3) Terry(cid:3)and(cid:3)Moises(cid:3)Goldman(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. 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If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 42 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: William Lynch Wednesday, March 30, 2022 4:39 PM Champlin, Kaela FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello(cid:3)Kaela(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) I(cid:3)am(cid:3)writing(cid:3)in(cid:3)support(cid:3)of(cid:3)granting(cid:3)a(cid:3)Variance(cid:3)so(cid:3)that(cid:3)a(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot(cid:3)can(cid:3)be(cid:3)built(cid:3)behind(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47.(cid:3)As(cid:3)a(cid:3)resident(cid:3)in(cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)I(cid:3)consider(cid:3)it(cid:3)an(cid:3)important(cid:3)safety(cid:3)issue(cid:3)to(cid:3)not(cid:3)have(cid:3)the(cid:3)firefighters(cid:3)be(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3) narrow(cid:3)twisty(cid:3)City(cid:3)Park(cid:3)Road.(cid:3)These(cid:3)men(cid:3)and(cid:3)women(cid:3)work(cid:3)hard(cid:3)to(cid:3)protect(cid:3)the(cid:3)life(cid:3)and(cid:3)property(cid:3)of(cid:3)all(cid:3)residents(cid:3)in(cid:3)this(cid:3) area(cid:3)and(cid:3)we(cid:3)need(cid:3)to(cid:3)remedy(cid:3)the(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)parking(cid:3)situation(cid:3)that(cid:3)currently(cid:3)exists(cid:3)at(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)station(cid:3)#47.(cid:3) (cid:3) Respectfully,(cid:3) (cid:3) William(cid:3)E.(cid:3)Lynch,(cid:3)M.D.(cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 43 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Jack Baker Wednesday, March 30, 2022 5:04 PM Champlin, Kaela; Brimer, Richard - BC; Allison.Alter@austintexas.gov City of Austin Environmental Commission, Case Number SP-2020-0255DS *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I have managed the Greenshores on Lake Austin Property Owners Association for nearly two decades. In that amount of time, I have seen many homes built in Fire Station 47's service area resulting in a significant population increase in nearby communities and much more vehicular and pedestrian traffic passing the Station on City Park Road. (cid:3) I am requesting your support and approval of the variances sought for the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot (case # SP-2020-0255DS). (cid:3) The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services to all residents in its service area, including the members of Greenshores on Lake Austin POA. This project is about public safety, both the safety of fire fighters and the communities they protect. (cid:3)It(cid:3)is(cid:3)imperative(cid:3)the(cid:3)fire(cid:3)fighters(cid:3)of(cid:3)Station(cid:3) 47(cid:3)be(cid:3)able(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)and(cid:3)arrive(cid:3)at(cid:3)their(cid:3)post(cid:3)safely(cid:3)without(cid:3)being(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)walk(cid:3)along(cid:3)the(cid:3)edge(cid:3)of(cid:3)a(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)and(cid:3)busy(cid:3) road.(cid:3) Thank you for your consideration.(cid:3)(cid:3) Sincerely,(cid:3)(cid:3) Jack Baker, CMCA, AMS (cid:3) PO Box 92649, Austin, TX 78709(cid:3) 512-288-2376 phone(cid:3) 512-288-2389 fax(cid:3) www.camanagers.com(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 44 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Champlin, Kaela Re: Case SP-2020-0255DS Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:17:55 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon Ms. Champlin and Members of the City of Austin Environmental Commission, This note to you today is written to gain your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. As relatively new residents to the area, it is very easy to realize that the operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services to our area, involving both personal safety and the protection of the environment. The safety of the fire fighters and residents of the neighborhood will benefit immensely from the completion of this small, but vital improvement project at the Station. Fire fighters of Station 47 must be given safe access to their fire house and the residents of the surrounding neighborhood must be given clear and unimpeded lines of sight along City Park Road for safe travel. While serving as the Austin Energy Division Manager of Safety and Risk Management (Retired), it was imperative on my watch that all hazards and potential hazards be identified and corrected before a tragic event occurred and not after. I have never seen a more profound example of a proactive (and small) measure of safety paying such great dividends. This is a “win-win” opportunity for all parties involved and we respectfully ask that you approve these variances. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Garry and Stephanie Durante Austin, Texas 78730 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 45 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Patrick Scott Thursday, March 31, 2022 11:05 AM Champlin, Kaela; Richard.Brimer@austintexas.gov Ramberg, Kevin - BC; Qureshi, Haris - BC; Bristol, Jennifer - BC; Nickells, Colin - BC Support FOR Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** City of Austin Environmental Commission- I write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Fire Station 47 delivers emergency services to my neighborhood, Greenshores on Lake Austin, and to all other neighborhoods surrounding Emma Long Park. We drive past this fire station every time we travel to and from our homes. Additionally, every visitor to Emma Long Park also drives past this fire station. This project is about public safety, including the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they protect, and the visitors to City of Austin's Emma Long Park. This project is minimal in scope, its aim is purely for the public good and there are no other feasible options. I ask that you approve these variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patrick Scott 1 46 of 117B-3Austin, TX. 78730 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 47 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Jeannette Burger Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DSS Fire Station 47 Sunday, April 3, 2022 6:17:38 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Jeannette Burger I live in on Far View Drive in the River Point/Glenlake neighborhood. My neighborhood is adjacent to Fire Station 47. I am writing asking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. I am on almost 6 acres of primarily cedar trees. My home is in an extremely high fire zone area. The operation of Fire Station 47 is critical to the delivery of not only fighting fires but other emergency services as well. In 1999 my husband had a heart attack while cutting the yard. It took a sheriff 20 or more minutes to arrive, even longer for the ER to arrive, and the Hudson Bend Fire truck arrived as the ER was leaving for Seaton Hospital! I appreciate the help of all. As you can read and know, the travel time just getting to this high fire zone area takes precious time. Driving City Park is an experience in itself - crumpled barricades, traffic halted due to an accident, car being pulled up the hill from going off the road, drunk drivers, etc. If a fire happen in this high fire zone area and no nearby fire station, the whole place would be in flames. Think of the time it took the fire truck to come from Hudson Bend to my home when my husband had the heart attack! Imagine the panic, possible deaths, and destruction that could happen without a nearby fire station. Parking on the narrow, long, winding City Park Road is not a safe place for our firemen to be parking. The frontage road area is nil. They are protecting the safety (at times at the cost of their lives) of our community. I would like to believe everyone wants to protect the safe parking for our firemen. Our community is protected by these firemen. Let us all protect them so they can continue protecting us. I ask that you approve all variances. Thank you, Jeannette Burger Sent from my iPad CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 48 of 117B-3From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Jamie Carpenter Champlin, Kaela John Carpenter RE: SP-2020-0255DS Sunday, April 3, 2022 8:27:46 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Members of the City Environmental Committee: We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47 -- at neighborhood at high risk for fire and difficult to easily access. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we are always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Jamie and John Carpenter CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 49 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Rebecca Cole Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Saturday, April 2, 2022 9:33:22 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Tim and Rebecca Cole Austin, TX 78730 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 50 of 117B-3From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: David Frank Champlin, Kaela Linda Bailey Variances for Fire Station 47 Parking Friday, April 1, 2022 7:31:06 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please share my concerns with the Environmental Commision. I write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. I live in the Glenlake neighborhood, which is next to Fire Station 47 This station is critical to the safety of my neighborhood and several adjacent neighborhoods. In the case of a wildfire, this station will likely be the only defense of our homes. Overgrowth along City Park Road would prevent additional equipment from reaching my neighborhood. This project is about the safety of the firefighters. Requiring them to park beside a narrow two lane road with no shoulders and a severe drop off is an unsafe situation. I had occasion to visit the station several months ago and I had to park along the road. I was apprehensive about exiting my car because it is also a limited sight area. I ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, J. David Frank CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 51 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Bruce Graham Champlin, Kaela City Park Road Fire Station, Re: SP-2020-0255DS Saturday, April 2, 2022 1:11:02 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Our Fire Department is asking four variances and City staff has only recommend three. The Environmental Commission can approve the fourth, which is to increase the allowable impervious cover to 28% so 5 new parking spaces can be built. As a resident of Glenlake, one of the subdivisions served by the Fire Station, it is very important to all of us to have the necessary approvals to make this station safe for the Firefighters who staff that location. We are adjacent to City Park, and over the last 20 years we have had several fires start in the park. There is a tremendous fire load of dead cedars in the park, and our subdivision would be in the path should another fire break out. Having first responders close by can mean the difference between a small, easily contained fire and a huge blaze threatening life and property. In addition to the extra parking spaces, in the redesign could you also please include/accomodate a walking path from the Glenlake entrance, through the Fire Station property, to City Park? That would give residents of Glenlake and Westminister Glen subdivisions easy access into the park. Finally, if the issue is the % of impervious cover, why not utilize permeable parking - the lattice work concrete blocks infilled with pea gravel? That solution could actually reduce the overall amount of impervious cover. In any case, I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts. Bruce Graham CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 52 of 117B-3 March 16, 2021 Glenlake Neighborhood Association 9811 Glenlake Drive Austin, TX 78730 To Council members, Case manager Christine Baron-Holmes, Environmental Mike McDougal, Kurt Cadena-Mitchell, David Bailey Re: Support for Case Number SP-2020-0255DS Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members The Glenlake neighborhood abuts the subject property and routinely interacts with the Fire Station 47 located at 4200 City Park Road. The Glenlake Board has met and reviewed their site plan and request for variances. We understand there will be environmental and development variances required to build the five parking spaces. The nearby neighbors have been contacted and are in support because they will not be able to even see the building changes from their backyard due to the slope of the property. The Glenlake Board believes it’s important to support the safety of our Station 47 firefighters and support their request for all variances. We urge the City Staff, Environmental Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission to approve the requested variances and support the safety of the Fire fighters and people who travel down City Park Road to their homes or Emma Long Park. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Michael Reitzel, President Glenlake Neighborhood Association GNA Board of Directors Cc: 53 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: ehuberz06@gmail.com Champlin, Kaela Station 47 parking lot expansion Saturday, April 2, 2022 7:13:29 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. Fire fighters from Station 47 came quickly to my home during an emergency with one of our pets and helped to resolve the issue. Without the quick response , our pet might have been seriously injured. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface. We are always on alert for wildfire due to being surrounded by a high density of cedar trees. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding ,and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Edwin Huber . CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 54 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Gary Imken Champlin, Kaela Case number SP-2020-0255DS. Saturday, April 2, 2022 11:19:03 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi, My wife and I seek your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. We live at 3607 Turkey Creek in the Glenlake neighborhood, which is next to Station 47. Firefighters from Station 47 came quickly to my home last summer and helped with an emergency health issue I was having that later required hospitalization. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in a wildland urban interface and are always in danger from wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations is too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, Gary and Jannelle Imken CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 55 of 117B-3 March 25, 2021 Subject: Lake Austin Collective Support for Case Number SP-2020-0255DS To Honorable Mayor, City Council Members, Case Manager Christine Baron-Holmes, Environmental Policy Program Manager Mike McDougal, District 10 City Council Chief of Staff Kurt Cadena-Mitchell, ESD 4 Chief David Bailey, LAC Board Fire Station 47 does not have sufficient firefighter parking and members of the Lake Austin Collective (LAC) believe this is a safety hazard not only for firefighters, but for drivers on City Park Road. Firefighters and station visitors are often forced to park in the road’s narrow Right of Way, which only exacerbates a road that is already notorious for blind curves and increases in park visitor traffic during the summer and holidays. LAC members understand that ESD4 requires property variances to add five new parking spaces, and we are in full support. We feel this improvement is essential to the safety of people driving on City Park Road as well as the safety of our Station 47 firefighters. Members of LAC rely on the services of Station 47 and consider this parking issue to be a potential impediment to the first responders who service our area. We urge City Staff, Environmental Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission to approve the requested variances and support the safety of the firefighters and people who travel on City Park Road to reach their homes or Emma Long Park. Linda Bailey President of Lake Austin Collection Our members represent the Lake Austin area community and reside in Glenlake, Greenshores, Two Coves, Shepherd Mountain and Monte Vista Condominium neighborhoods. 56 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Dede Lakey Champlin, Kaela refer sp-2020-0255DS Sunday, April 3, 2022 6:50:37 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we are always on alert of wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for you consideration Sincerely, Dede Lakey CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 57 of 117B-3From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Paul Martin Ramberg, Kevin - BC; Brimer, Richard - BC; Qureshi, Haris - BC; Bristol, Jennifer - BC; Nickells, Colin - BC Champlin, Kaela; Linda Bailey; Kendel Martin SUPPORT FOR case SP-2020-0255DS - Fire Station 47 parking lot Friday, April 1, 2022 10:37:36 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: We live at strongly support this request. - directly across the street from Fire Station 47 - and we Firefighters are currently forced to park on the side of City Park Road, which is narrow with uneven shoulders. During the winter storm of 2021, we invited them to park their vehicles on our property because the ice and snow had made parking challenging and dangerous. In short, there is no safe place for them to park. These variances are necessary because: In addition to the firefighters' personal vehicles, a number of other vehicles are in and out of the station regularly - AFD support staff and leadership, vendors servicing equipment at the station, and waste disposal services to support this wildfire readiness effort. I have personally witnessed several "near misses" as firefighters and others try to pull out from the side of the road after a shift into oncoming traffic that's difficult to see. There are also citizens who "drive up" to Station 47 seeking emergency medical care. Oftentimes, it's people who have been hurt while visiting Emma Long Park who come to Station 47. These individuals need a safe place to park as well. Our property consists of 10 acres, and roughly 9 of those acres are in a conservation easement given to Travis County for wildlife habitat protection. Like you, we are also concerned about the environmental impacts of activities in this area. We believe this variance request is both necessary to the safety of those working and visiting Fire Station 47 and minimally invasive to the surrounding area. Please show us as supporting this variance request. Thanks. 58 of 117B-3Paul and Kendel Martin CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 59 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Gina Mundy Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS - Fire Station 47 Saturday, April 2, 2022 2:58:24 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Members of the Environmental Commission, I write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. I live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. The First Responders from Fire Station 47 came to my home on March 5 and literally saved my life. I had a seizure that Saturday evening. My husband immediately dialed 911, and within 7 minutes the First Responders from Fire Station 47 arrived at our home in Glenlake and started saving my life. Without them, I would not be writing this letter to you today. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. My husband and I implore that you approve all variances. Our very lives depend on it. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Gina Mundy and Lew Chizek CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 60 of 117B-3From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Pitman Champlin, Kaela "Marilyn Baker"; "Linda Bailey"; refer to SP-2020-0255DS Saturday, April 2, 2022 10:56:54 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Pitman Baker CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 61 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: bobreim@robertreim.com Champlin, Kaela Station 47 Saturday, April 2, 2022 10:31:00 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ROBERT V. & ELEANOR K. REIM 4200 TURKEY CREEK DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78730 BOBREIM@ROBERTREIM.COM PHONE: (512) 345-8921 We are seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. This station is important to the City Park Road community, which includes many subdivisions as well as Emma Long Park. The personnel from this station have been vital to us in the past. 1. When an ambulance was called to our home, Station 47 was here quickly and able to dispense medical attention prior to the arrival of the ambulance. 2. Neighbors started an ill-advised fire; the ashes and soot covered our vehicle, under a carport, ¼ mile away. Station 47 responded to neighbors by monitoring the fire making sure it did not get out of control. 3. This is a very high risk fire area with limited egress; fire protection is essential. Ellie & Bob Reim CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 62 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Richard Savage Champlin, Kaela Fire Station 47 - Case Number SP-2020-0255DS Saturday, April 2, 2022 1:08:42 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. I live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. Several years ago Fire fighters from Station 47 came quickly to my neighbor's house to put out a fire on there deck while my neighbor's were out of town. The fire would have quickly spread throughout the neighborhood if Station 47 was not located close to Glenlake. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Richard Savage CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 63 of 117B-3 March 11, 2021 Environmental Commission 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 To Whom It May Concern: RE: Variance Request for Parking Lot Construction for Fire Station 47 I am writing in support of the variance request from Emergency Service District (ESD) 4 regarding the parking lot construction project for Fire Station 47 on City Park Road. The intention for the project is to expand the current parking lot to include five parking spaces and one curb cut onto City Park Road. In 2017, the City of Austin and ESD 4 entered into a Contract for Service agreement where the Austin Fire Department (AFD) would provide fire service to ESD 4 for a fee. Within the agreement, the City of Austin agreed to operate and maintain two ESD 4 Fire Stations (Station 47 and Station 48) and staff each apparatus within the stations with four City firefighters. At the time Station 47 was originally built, parking was provided for 3-person staffing. Since occupying the station in 2017, AFD agreed to staff the station with four people, resulting in roughly eight vehicles needing parking during shift changes. In order to accommodate for the number of vehicles, personnel have been parking on the side of City Park Road which is a public safety and roadway concern. The area that staff parks is on top of a hill with limited visibility from oncoming traffic. Additional parking would allow AFD personnel to safely transition during shift change each day. Additional parking would also grant access to the wildland urban-interface (WUI) area in west Austin. Station 47 is located in a high-risk wildfire area. Additional parking allows AFD’s Wildfire Division access to the WUI in the event of a wildfire in this area. Furthermore, the expansion of the parking lot at Station 47 would also benefit other City departments including Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) and Public Works. We have contacted these departments and they have provided their support for the project. 64 of 117B-3 Finally, with additional parking ATCEMS would be able to stage their units in the parking lot during peak incident times which would improve medical response. We look forward to seeing the positive outcomes from this project. Joel G. Baker Fire Chief PAGE 2 65 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bert Kramer < Wednesday, March 30, 2022 9:50 AM Champlin, Kaela For Case SP-2020-0255DS (Fire Station #47 Parking Lot) > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Kaele,(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) We(cid:3)strongly(cid:3)support(cid:3)creating(cid:3)a(cid:3)safety(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot(cid:3)behind(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)47(cid:3)on(cid:3)City(cid:3)Park(cid:3)Road.(cid:3)This(cid:3)ais(cid:3)a(cid:3)very(cid:3)important(cid:3) safety(cid:3)issue(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)people(cid:3)who(cid:3)staff(cid:3)the(cid:3)Firestation.(cid:3)It(cid:3)is(cid:3)also(cid:3)important(cid:3)for(cid:3)traffic(cid:3)on(cid:3)City(cid:3)Park(cid:3)Rd.(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) Thank(cid:3)you(cid:3)for(cid:3)taking(cid:3)care(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)asap!!!(cid:3) (cid:3) Bert(cid:3)and(cid:3)Ann(cid:3)Kramer(cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. 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If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 67 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Dianne Arnett < Wednesday, March 30, 2022 12:40 PM Champlin, Kaela Firestation: City Park Road > ***(cid:3)External(cid:3)Email(cid:3)(cid:882)(cid:3)Exercise(cid:3)Caution(cid:3)***(cid:3) (cid:3) Dear(cid:3)Ms.(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3) (cid:3) I(cid:3)understand(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3)are(cid:3)considering(cid:3)work(cid:3)done(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)parking(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)firestation(cid:3)on(cid:3)City(cid:3)Park(cid:3)Road.(cid:3) I(cid:3)am(cid:3)a(cid:3)resident(cid:3)of(cid:3)that(cid:3)neighborhood(cid:3)and(cid:3)very(cid:3)appreciative(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)location(cid:3)for(cid:3)our(cid:3)safety(cid:3)and(cid:3)all(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)community.(cid:3) I(cid:3)support(cid:3)the(cid:3)work(cid:3)considered(cid:3)to(cid:3)be(cid:3)done(cid:3)there.(cid:3) (cid:3) Respectfully,(cid:3) (cid:3) Dianne(cid:3)Arnett(cid:3)Becker(cid:3) (cid:3) Austin,(cid:3)Texas(cid:3)78730(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) Dianne(cid:3)Arnett,(cid:3)MA,(cid:3)LMFT,(cid:3)LPC(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) Talking(cid:3)Points(cid:3)Psychotherapy(cid:3) 3930(cid:3)Bee(cid:3)Caves(cid:3)Road(cid:3) Building(cid:3)Two,(cid:3)Suite(cid:3)E(cid:3) Austin,(cid:3)Texas(cid:3)(cid:3)78746(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) www.diannearnett.com(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) *In(cid:3)compliance(cid:3)with(cid:3)the(cid:3)Health(cid:3)Portability(cid:3)and(cid:3)Accountability(cid:3)Act(cid:3)“HIPAA"(cid:3)(rule(cid:3)104(cid:882)91),(cid:3)this(cid:3)message(cid:3)and(cid:3)any(cid:3) attachments(cid:3)are(cid:3)intended(cid:3)only(cid:3)for(cid:3)use(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)individual(cid:3)or(cid:3)entity(cid:3)to(cid:3)which(cid:3)it(cid:3)is(cid:3)addressed(cid:3)and(cid:3)may(cid:3)contain(cid:3)information(cid:3) that(cid:3)is(cid:3)privileged,(cid:3)confidential(cid:3)and(cid:3)exempt(cid:3)from(cid:3)disclosure(cid:3)under(cid:3)applicable(cid:3)law.(cid:3)(cid:3)If(cid:3)the(cid:3)reader(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)electronic(cid:3)message(cid:3) is(cid:3)not(cid:3)the(cid:3)intended(cid:3)recipient(cid:3)or(cid:3)the(cid:3)employee(cid:3)or(cid:3)agent(cid:3)responsible(cid:3)for(cid:3)delivering(cid:3)the(cid:3)message(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)intended(cid:3)recipient,(cid:3) you(cid:3)are(cid:3)hereby(cid:3)notified(cid:3)that(cid:3)any(cid:3)dissemination,(cid:3)distribution(cid:3)or(cid:3)copying(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)communication(cid:3)is(cid:3)strictly(cid:3) prohibited.Please(cid:3)notify(cid:3)the(cid:3)sender(cid:3)immediately(cid:3)by(cid:3)e(cid:882)mail(cid:3)if(cid:3)you(cid:3)have(cid:3)received(cid:3)this(cid:3)e(cid:882)mail(cid:3)by(cid:3)mistake(cid:3)and(cid:3)delete(cid:3)this(cid:3)e(cid:882) mail(cid:3)from(cid:3)your(cid:3)system.(cid:3)E(cid:882)mail(cid:3)transmission(cid:3)cannot(cid:3)be(cid:3)guaranteed(cid:3)to(cid:3)be(cid:3)secure(cid:3)or(cid:3)error(cid:882)free(cid:3)as(cid:3)information(cid:3)could(cid:3)be(cid:3) intercepted,(cid:3)corrupted,(cid:3)lost,(cid:3)destroyed,(cid:3)arrive(cid:3)late(cid:3)or(cid:3)incomplete,(cid:3)or(cid:3)contain(cid:3)viruses.(cid:3)The(cid:3)sender(cid:3)therefore(cid:3)does(cid:3)not(cid:3) accept(cid:3)liability(cid:3)for(cid:3)any(cid:3)errors(cid:3)or(cid:3)omissions(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)contents(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)message,(cid:3)which(cid:3)arise(cid:3)as(cid:3)a(cid:3)result(cid:3)of(cid:3)e(cid:882)mail(cid:3)transmission,(cid:3) or(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)consequences(cid:3)of(cid:3)any(cid:3)actions(cid:3)taken(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)basis(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)information(cid:3)provided(cid:3)or(cid:3)omitted.*(cid:3) (cid:3) 1 68 of 117B-3CAUTION:(cid:3)This(cid:3)email(cid:3)was(cid:3)received(cid:3)at(cid:3)the(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin,(cid:3)from(cid:3)an(cid:3)EXTERNAL(cid:3)source.(cid:3)Please(cid:3)use(cid:3)caution(cid:3)when(cid:3)clicking(cid:3)links(cid:3) or(cid:3)opening(cid:3)attachments.(cid:3)If(cid:3)you(cid:3)believe(cid:3)this(cid:3)to(cid:3)be(cid:3)a(cid:3)malicious(cid:3)and/or(cid:3)phishing(cid:3)email,(cid:3)please(cid:3)forward(cid:3)this(cid:3)email(cid:3)to(cid:3) cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.(cid:3) 2 69 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Richard Edmonson <r Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:12 PM Patrick Scott Hank Lydick; Champlin, Kaela; Brimer, Richard - BC; Allison.Alter@austintexas.gov; Steve Hudson; Bryan Willoughby Re: FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** >(cid:3)wrote:(cid:3) >(cid:3)wrote:(cid:3) Approved(cid:3) (cid:3) On(cid:3)Wed,(cid:3)Mar(cid:3)30,(cid:3)2022(cid:3)at(cid:3)10:27(cid:3)AM(cid:3)Patrick(cid:3)Scott(cid:3) Approved. (cid:3) On(cid:3)Wed,(cid:3)Mar(cid:3)30,(cid:3)2022(cid:3)at(cid:3)10:08(cid:3)AM(cid:3)Hank(cid:3)Lydick(cid:3) CC:(cid:3)Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors,(cid:3)Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3) CC:(cid:3)Allison(cid:3)Alter(cid:3)&(cid:3)Representative(cid:3)(City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission)(cid:3) (cid:3) Kaela(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3) (cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)(GOLA)(cid:3)Community,(cid:3)and(cid:3)it’s(cid:3)Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors(cid:3)have(cid:3)come(cid:3)to(cid:3)understand(cid:3)that(cid:3)(cid:3) on(cid:3)Wednesday(cid:3)(April(cid:3)6,(cid:3)2022)(cid:3)the(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission(cid:3)will(cid:3)be(cid:3)discussing(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3) (cid:3) Allison(cid:3)Alter(cid:3)is(cid:3)very(cid:3)aware(cid:3)of(cid:3)how(cid:3)vocal(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Community(cid:3)becomes(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)environmental,(cid:3)and(cid:3)development(cid:3) (i.e.(cid:3)The(cid:3)Reserve(cid:3)at(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin,(cid:3)and(cid:3)145(cid:882)acre(cid:3)Camelback(cid:3)property)(cid:3)issues.(cid:3) (cid:3) On(cid:3)behalf(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors,(cid:3)I(cid:3)am(cid:3)writing(cid:3)this(cid:3)Letter(cid:3)of(cid:3)Support(cid:3)FOR(cid:3)Case(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3) (cid:3) It(cid:3)is(cid:3)the(cid:3)Board's(cid:3)request(cid:3)that(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission(cid:3)immediately(cid:3)grant(cid:3)the(cid:3)variance(cid:3)sought(cid:3)for(cid:3)(cid:3) the(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot.(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) On(cid:3)a(cid:3)personal(cid:3)note,(cid:3)7112(cid:3)Greenshores(cid:3)Drive(cid:3)(Lot(cid:3)#4)(cid:3)had(cid:3)a(cid:3)major(cid:3)home(cid:3)fire(cid:3)last(cid:3)year(cid:3)(>(cid:3)$M(cid:3)damage).(cid:3)The(cid:3)continued(cid:3) operation(cid:3)of(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47(cid:3)is(cid:3)critical(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)delivery(cid:3)of(cid:3)Emergency(cid:3)Services(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Community.(cid:3)It(cid:3)is(cid:3)very(cid:3)(cid:3) important(cid:3)that(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Fighters(cid:3)(housed(cid:3)at(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47)(cid:3)be(cid:3)able(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)in(cid:3)a(cid:3)safe(cid:3)manner,(cid:3)not(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3)shoulder(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)(cid:3) road(cid:3)(City(cid:3)Park),(cid:3)and(cid:3)that(cid:3)these(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Fighters(cid:3)be(cid:3)ready,(cid:3)willing(cid:3)&(cid:3)able(cid:3)to(cid:3)defend(cid:3)local(cid:3)forest(cid:3)which(cid:3)can(cid:3)escalate(cid:3)into(cid:3)(cid:3) devastating(cid:3)wildfire(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)urban(cid:3)interface.(cid:3) (cid:3) The(cid:3)Variance(cid:3)Requested(cid:3)to(cid:3)support(cid:3)building(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47(cid:3)is(cid:3)required(cid:3)to(cid:3)support(cid:3)the(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Community,(cid:3)support(cid:3)(cid:3) Public(cid:3)Safety,(cid:3)and(cid:3)is(cid:3)sought(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)public(cid:3)good.(cid:3)The(cid:3)GOLA(cid:3)Board(cid:3)asks(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3)approve(cid:3)these(cid:3)Variances.(cid:3) (cid:3) Thank(cid:3)You(cid:3)for(cid:3)Your(cid:3)Consideration,(cid:3) (cid:3) Hank(cid:3)Lydick(cid:3) President(cid:3) Board(cid:3)of(cid:3)Directors(cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3) (cid:3) 1 70 of 117B-37112(cid:3)Greenshores(cid:3)Drive(cid:3)(Lot(cid:3)#2)(cid:3) Austin,(cid:3)Texas(cid:3)78730(cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 71 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paul Shreve < Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:28 PM Champlin, Kaela Meg Shreve; Hank Lydick; TCESD4 DBailey; Brimer, Richard - BC Subject Line of your Email is "FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS” > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear(cid:3)Ms(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) I(cid:3)am(cid:3)writing(cid:3)to(cid:3)inform(cid:3)you(cid:3)of(cid:3)our(cid:3)FULL(cid:3)SUPPORT(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)granting(cid:3)of(cid:3)a(cid:3)variance(cid:3)from the Environmental Commission for the Station 47 parking lot. Station 47 is critical to the safety of our community and this parking lot will ensure safe, accessible parking for these firefighters while they protect our community.(cid:3) (cid:3) Unfortunately, we are the home owners that had the terrible fire at our home. The Firemen saved us from total disaster. They were there in 14 minutes and attacked the fire to keep it from destroying the whole hose. We need to provide these firefighters with a safe, accessible parking environment ASAP. (cid:3) (cid:3) Sincerely(cid:3) Paul and Margaret Shreve(cid:3) Austin, TX. 78730(cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 72 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Edmonson Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:49 PM Champlin, Kaela For Case SP-2020-0255DS *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission,(cid:3) I(cid:3)write(cid:3)today(cid:3)seeking(cid:3)your(cid:3)support(cid:3)and(cid:3)approval(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)variances(cid:3)sought(cid:3)in(cid:3)pursuit(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)building(cid:3)permit(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3) 47(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot,(cid:3)case(cid:3)number(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3)(cid:3) The(cid:3)continued(cid:3)operation(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)fire(cid:3)station(cid:3)is(cid:3)critical(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)delivery(cid:3)of(cid:3)many(cid:3)emergency(cid:3)services(cid:3)for(cid:3)those(cid:3)of(cid:3)us(cid:3)who(cid:3)live(cid:3)in(cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin,(cid:3)in(cid:3)particular(cid:3)the(cid:3)defense(cid:3)against(cid:3)devastating(cid:3)wildfires(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)urban(cid:3)interface.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)indeed(cid:3)about(cid:3)public(cid:3)safety,(cid:3)both(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)firefighters(cid:3)who(cid:3)are(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)along(cid:3)a(cid:3)narrow,(cid:3)winding(cid:3) and(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)road(cid:3)frontage,and(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)community(cid:3)they(cid:3)are(cid:3)in(cid:3)place(cid:3)to(cid:3)protect.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)minimal(cid:3)in(cid:3)scope,(cid:3)its(cid:3)aim(cid:3)is(cid:3)purely(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)public(cid:3)good(cid:3)and(cid:3)there(cid:3)are(cid:3)no(cid:3)other(cid:3)feasible(cid:3)options.(cid:3)We(cid:3)ask(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3) approve(cid:3)these(cid:3)variances.(cid:3)(cid:3) Thank(cid:3)you(cid:3)for(cid:3)your(cid:3)consideration.(cid:3) Sincerely,(cid:3) Richard(cid:3)Edmonson(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. 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If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 73 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance: High Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:53 PM Champlin, Kaela FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** As(cid:3)Liaison(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission,(cid:3)we’re(cid:3)hoping(cid:3)you’ll(cid:3)share(cid:3)our(cid:3)email(cid:3)with(cid:3)them.(cid:3) Dear(cid:3)Ms.(cid:3)Champlin:(cid:3) City(cid:3)of(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)Environmental(cid:3)Commission(cid:882)(cid:3) We(cid:3)write(cid:3)today(cid:3)seeking(cid:3)your(cid:3)support(cid:3)and(cid:3)approval(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)variances(cid:3)sought(cid:3)in(cid:3)pursuit(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)building(cid:3)permit(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3) 47(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot,(cid:3)case(cid:3)number(cid:3)SP(cid:882)2020(cid:882)0255DS.(cid:3)(cid:3) The(cid:3)continued(cid:3)operation(cid:3)of(cid:3)this(cid:3)fire(cid:3)station(cid:3)is(cid:3)critical(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)delivery(cid:3)of(cid:3)many(cid:3)emergency(cid:3)services,(cid:3)in(cid:3)particular(cid:3)the(cid:3)defense(cid:3) against(cid:3)devastating(cid:3)wildfires(cid:3)in(cid:3)the(cid:3)urban(cid:3)interface.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)indeed(cid:3)about(cid:3)public(cid:3)safety,(cid:3)both(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)firefighters(cid:3)who(cid:3)are(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)along(cid:3)a(cid:3)narrow,(cid:3)winding(cid:3) and(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)road(cid:3)frontage,(cid:3)and(cid:3)the(cid:3)safety(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)community(cid:3)they(cid:3)are(cid:3)in(cid:3)place(cid:3)to(cid:3)protect.(cid:3)(cid:3) This(cid:3)project(cid:3)is(cid:3)minimal(cid:3)in(cid:3)scope,(cid:3)its(cid:3)aim(cid:3)is(cid:3)purely(cid:3)for(cid:3)the(cid:3)public(cid:3)good(cid:3)and(cid:3)there(cid:3)are(cid:3)no(cid:3)other(cid:3)feasible(cid:3)options.(cid:3)We(cid:3)ask(cid:3)that(cid:3)you(cid:3) approve(cid:3)these(cid:3)variances.(cid:3)(cid:3) Thanking(cid:3)you(cid:3)in(cid:3)advance(cid:3)for(cid:3)your(cid:3)consideration.(cid:3) Sincerely,(cid:3) Terry(cid:3)and(cid:3)Moises(cid:3)Goldman(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. 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If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 74 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: William Lynch < Wednesday, March 30, 2022 4:39 PM Champlin, Kaela FOR Case SP-2020-0255DS > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello(cid:3)Kaela(cid:3)Champlin,(cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) I(cid:3)am(cid:3)writing(cid:3)in(cid:3)support(cid:3)of(cid:3)granting(cid:3)a(cid:3)Variance(cid:3)so(cid:3)that(cid:3)a(cid:3)parking(cid:3)lot(cid:3)can(cid:3)be(cid:3)built(cid:3)behind(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)Station(cid:3)#47.(cid:3)As(cid:3)a(cid:3)resident(cid:3)in(cid:3) Greenshores(cid:3)on(cid:3)Lake(cid:3)Austin(cid:3)I(cid:3)consider(cid:3)it(cid:3)an(cid:3)important(cid:3)safety(cid:3)issue(cid:3)to(cid:3)not(cid:3)have(cid:3)the(cid:3)firefighters(cid:3)be(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)on(cid:3)the(cid:3) narrow(cid:3)twisty(cid:3)City(cid:3)Park(cid:3)Road.(cid:3)These(cid:3)men(cid:3)and(cid:3)women(cid:3)work(cid:3)hard(cid:3)to(cid:3)protect(cid:3)the(cid:3)life(cid:3)and(cid:3)property(cid:3)of(cid:3)all(cid:3)residents(cid:3)in(cid:3)this(cid:3) area(cid:3)and(cid:3)we(cid:3)need(cid:3)to(cid:3)remedy(cid:3)the(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)parking(cid:3)situation(cid:3)that(cid:3)currently(cid:3)exists(cid:3)at(cid:3)Fire(cid:3)station(cid:3)#47.(cid:3) (cid:3) Respectfully,(cid:3) (cid:3) William(cid:3)E.(cid:3)Lynch,(cid:3)M.D.(cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 75 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Subject: Jack Baker <jackb@camanagers.com> Wednesday, March 30, 2022 5:04 PM Champlin, Kaela; Brimer, Richard - BC; Allison.Alter@austintexas.gov City of Austin Environmental Commission, Case Number SP-2020-0255DS *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I have managed the Greenshores on Lake Austin Property Owners Association for nearly two decades. In that amount of time, I have seen many homes built in Fire Station 47's service area resulting in a significant population increase in nearby communities and much more vehicular and pedestrian traffic passing the Station on City Park Road. (cid:3) I am requesting your support and approval of the variances sought for the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot (case # SP-2020-0255DS). (cid:3) The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services to all residents in its service area, including the members of Greenshores on Lake Austin POA. This project is about public safety, both the safety of fire fighters and the communities they protect. (cid:3)It(cid:3)is(cid:3)imperative(cid:3)the(cid:3)fire(cid:3)fighters(cid:3)of(cid:3)Station(cid:3) 47(cid:3)be(cid:3)able(cid:3)to(cid:3)park(cid:3)and(cid:3)arrive(cid:3)at(cid:3)their(cid:3)post(cid:3)safely(cid:3)without(cid:3)being(cid:3)forced(cid:3)to(cid:3)walk(cid:3)along(cid:3)the(cid:3)edge(cid:3)of(cid:3)a(cid:3)dangerous(cid:3)and(cid:3)busy(cid:3) road.(cid:3) Thank you for your consideration.(cid:3)(cid:3) Sincerely,(cid:3)(cid:3) Jack Baker, CMCA, AMS (cid:3) PO Box 92649, Austin, TX 78709(cid:3) 512-288-2376 phone(cid:3) 512-288-2389 fax(cid:3) www.camanagers.com(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 76 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Champlin, Kaela Re: Case SP-2020-0255DS Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:17:55 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon Ms. Champlin and Members of the City of Austin Environmental Commission, This note to you today is written to gain your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. As relatively new residents to the area, it is very easy to realize that the operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services to our area, involving both personal safety and the protection of the environment. The safety of the fire fighters and residents of the neighborhood will benefit immensely from the completion of this small, but vital improvement project at the Station. Fire fighters of Station 47 must be given safe access to their fire house and the residents of the surrounding neighborhood must be given clear and unimpeded lines of sight along City Park Road for safe travel. While serving as the Austin Energy Division Manager of Safety and Risk Management (Retired), it was imperative on my watch that all hazards and potential hazards be identified and corrected before a tragic event occurred and not after. I have never seen a more profound example of a proactive (and small) measure of safety paying such great dividends. This is a “win-win” opportunity for all parties involved and we respectfully ask that you approve these variances. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Garry and Stephanie Durante Austin, Texas 78730 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 77 of 117B-3Champlin, Kaela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Patrick Scott Thursday, March 31, 2022 11:05 AM Champlin, Kaela; Richard.Brimer@austintexas.gov Ramberg, Kevin - BC; Qureshi, Haris - BC; Bristol, Jennifer - BC; Nickells, Colin - BC Support FOR Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** City of Austin Environmental Commission- I write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Fire Station 47 delivers emergency services to my neighborhood, Greenshores on Lake Austin, and to all other neighborhoods surrounding Emma Long Park. We drive past this fire station every time we travel to and from our homes. Additionally, every visitor to Emma Long Park also drives past this fire station. This project is about public safety, including the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they protect, and the visitors to City of Austin's Emma Long Park. This project is minimal in scope, its aim is purely for the public good and there are no other feasible options. I ask that you approve these variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patrick Scott 1 78 of 117B-3Austin, TX. 78730 . CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 79 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Donna Burgess Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 10:27:01 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The fire station on City Park Road became very important to us when my husband choked, blacked out and fell and hit his head on December 29. Within 5 minutes, help was here. The officers stayed with us until EMS arrived. That is the first and only time we have needed help and we were thankful the officers were near. We live in a wooded area and feel it is important to have a fire station near our neighborhood. Please approve all the parking variances to help keep our Fire Station staffed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Donna and Robert Burgess CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 80 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Chip Graves Champlin, Kaela Reference SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 1:39:24 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am sending you this letter in support of the variances for parking at Fire Station 47. The neighborhoods along City Park Road are already at a disadvantage for accessibility due to the limited egress and ingress to our communities. Our limited Emergency Services are critical for our ever-growing communities. The footprint for Fire Station 47 was not originally intended for the current population along City Park Road. We need to make sure that are homes are adequately serviced. The recent freeze of 2021 was a prime example of their necessity. My home was flooding rapidly and my water meter was inaccessible due to the snow and ice. Fire Station 47 was my only alternative to save my house from further damage. They arrived within 10 minutes to turn off the water. Another concern is that our neighborhoods are dense with trees and brush and any wildfire would be catastrophic. Limiting parking spaces for our brave emergency workers in an underserved area seems shortsighted and not well thought out. There are multiple safety issues with the current parking, including shift changes, playing musical chairs with parking spaces, that endanger our neighbors and visitors to this area on City Park Road. Would it be better to buy a larger plot of land on City Park Road to build a larger updated fire station with adequate parking to service this area? Chip Graves President, Westminster Glen HOA iamthird@austinspectrum.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 81 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: susan kimbrough Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 11:46:58 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, Please support approval of all requested variances for the parking lot at Fire Station 47 on City park Road, case number SP-2020-0255D. Fire Station 47 was originally built as a volunteer fire station. Parking was provided for 3-person staffing; now AFD requires 4-person staffing. Fire stations must provide sufficient parking for firefighters and other staff. Travis County signed a contract with the City of Austin for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4-person minimum staffing level. Now, during the noon shift-change there are at least 8 vehicles looking for space. Currently, fire station staff are parking on the side of City Park Road and this is unsafe. I would greatly appreciate your support to help keep City Park Road and our firefighters safe. Thank you, Susan Kimbrough CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 82 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: mike menghini Champlin, Kaela Fire Station 47 parking lot variances Monday, April 4, 2022 1:26:59 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. I live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. Fire fighters from Station 47 came quickly to my home in a serious medical emergency my wife suffered and their presence in the area is essential for both safety and serious wildfire prevention. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Michael Menghini Austin, TX. 78730 Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 83 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Jack Rock Champlin, Kaela Support for SP-2020-0255D Monday, April 4, 2022 12:10:01 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I'm writing to request your approval of the variances for the parking lot at Fire Station 47 on City park Road, case number SP-2020-0255D. As a long time resident of City Park Road, these variances will increase traffic safety and ensure the safety of fire station staff. Station 47 is an invaluable asset to our community. Please support the variances. Thank you, Jack Rock CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 84 of 117B-3From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Importance: Jim Rumbo Champlin, Kaela "Linda Bailey"; "Chip Graves"; "Tony Iglesias" Westminster Glen Support for SP-2020-0255DS | Approve all Variances Monday, April 4, 2022 12:51:45 PM High *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms Champlin: I have been a member of Westminster Glen HOA since 2005 and have witnessed the significant improvement in service afforded by Station 47 with its upgrade in staff and infrastructure. The variances sought from the Environmental Commission are needed because there is no other viable option available to support this station’s essential expansion. This station’s capacity has afforded the best in class response to my neighbors and has kept our subdivision from burning during uncontrolled wildfire events. The open space and small impervious cover increase will give the station room and capacity to support the added staff that work this station and enable quick response where only a matter of seconds count in the safety of residents. The needs for this station’s response are only expanding—not contracting. Station 47 serves a vital function to quickly respond with EMS and heavy firefighting vehicle response times in hilly terrain. Increasing traffic on 360 and West Courtyard only lengthens counterpart response times by station 37 on RR 2222 . Your FOR choice for these variances can only improve our sustainability in the face of increasing wildfire risk. Respectfully, Jim Rumbo Austin, TX 78730 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 85 of 117B-3From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Edward Astrich Champlin, Kaela Eddie Astrich Station 47 Variances Monday, April 4, 2022 9:20:16 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ed Astrich & Joan Edelstein Finklea Cove Shepherd Mountain CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 86 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: John Busch Champlin, Kaela Fire Station 47 Support Monday, April 4, 2022 5:04:21 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Kaela, Our 6-person household writes today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. We view them as critical. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. In the past, fire fighters from Station 47 came quickly to my home for emergency health and wildland fire-related issues. We moved here in 2000, and one of our main draws and a big sense of relief was the fire station being so close by our cedar-lined neighborhood. We’ve called on them over the years, and each time received good and proper service. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the timely delivery of many emergency services, in particular health emergencies and defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire, and quick response is a matter of life-and-death. I cannot stress this enough. Our neighborhood and surrounding area have grown, not diminished, so the need for Fire Station 47 is greater than it has ever been. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. When Firestation 47 transferred to AFD several years ago, this was a pre-condition agreed to by both parties that our fire station would remain intact, so it is not an option, nor would it make logical sense given the continued growth of our area, and the prevalent fire danger recent droughts have exacerbated. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John & Tanya Busch and Family, , Glenlake subdivision CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 87 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Lisa Christensen Champlin, Kaela Station 47 Monday, April 4, 2022 9:10:43 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Lisa & Dan Christensen Shepherd Mountain Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 88 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Amy Dempsey Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS - Parking Variance Support Monday, April 4, 2022 9:00:55 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Amy & Patrick Dempsey Shepherd Mountain Residents -- Amy Dempsey CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 89 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Dave E Champlin, Kaela Fire Station 47 Parking lot variances Monday, April 4, 2022 10:51:46 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, David Eastman Shepherd Mountain CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 90 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Cathleen Enright Champlin, Kaela Support for Fire Station 47 variance request Monday, April 4, 2022 9:36:19 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cathleen Enright Shepherd Mountain Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 91 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Joseph Hang Champlin, Kaela Fire Station 47 Monday, April 4, 2022 9:22:40 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Joseph Hang Austin, Tx 78730 Shepherd Mountain CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 92 of 117B-3 April 4, 2022 To: Austin Environmental Commission Re: Request for Variance with Respect to ESD # Fire Station #47 parking lot, Case # SP-2020-0255DS. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my comments to the Commission regarding the importance of ensuring the safe functioning of the ESD #4 Fire Station 47 (“Station 47”) with regards to approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. I am a resident of River Place and the President of the River Place Residential Community Association Inc., President of the River Place Limited District, Director of the River Place Firewise Program and an Austin Fire Department – Wildfire Division (AFD-WD) Firewise Ambassador for the City of Austin. In my various community roles, I had the privilege to assist facilitating the International Association of Fire Fighter’s “Responding to the Interface Training Program” in River Place, during the week of July 26, 2021. The week-long training exercise was the first of its kind in the nation and was 5-years in its development. The purpose of the training was to train all Austin fire fighters in wildfire tactics and personal safety when fighting wildfires. The training was comprised of classroom and in-field exercises provided by 24 ‘top drawer’ wildfire fire fighters from across the Nation. Fire fighters from Station 47 were instrumental in the success of this training program and have incorporated lessons learned in their daily repertoire of tactics they practice ensuring the safety of local residents, protection of critical infrastructure and the surrounding Station 47. The safe operation of the ESD #4 Fire Station is paramount to ensuring the safety of not just local residents but those throughout River Place, Four Points, Steiner Ranch, etc., as well as critical infrastructure in the area and the hill country ecosphere. The ESD #4 fire station is located at the top of one of Travis County’s widest and steepest canyons which abut City Park Road. Evidence has shown that this type of topography can result in the most disastrous outcomes in the event of a wildfire. Further, it should be noted that City Park Road is the only evacuation corridor for all of the communities along City Park Road as well as, under certain circumstances, the River Place community. ESD #4 fire fighters, who have been trained in wildfire tactics, are the first line of defense, and may in the event of wildfire, become the only line of defense for thousands of residents in surrounding communities. By all measures of wildfire risk metrics identified by AFD-WD 93 of 117B-3Request for Variance with Respect to ESD # Fire Station #47 parking lot - Case # SP-2020-0255DS (e.g., rate of spread, slope, flame height, etc.), the area surrounding ESD #4 Fire Station is one of the highest wildfire risk areas in the City of Austin. The variance requested for approval is not just about protecting AFD fire fighters at Station 47 from being struck by oncoming traffic during their shift change or their vehicles being damaged or broken into during their shift, it’s about protecting the safety of their spouses, children and other family members who visit with them during their extended shifts on-duty. It should also be noted that Station 47 is in the middle of an “S” curve on City Park Rd. where the sight lines are significantly restricted and where there is insufficient room on the shoulder of the roadway for Station 47 fire fighters to safely park their vehicles at shift change or leave them during their shift. Also of note, because the Emma Long Park is situated at the end of City Park Rd., it is reasonable to assume that during summer months and weekends, a certain percentage of drivers to and from the park could be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs which increases the likelihood that an Austin fire fighter and or his/her family members could be struck by on-coming traffic when parking at or visiting the ESD #4 Fire Station. For the above reasons, the residents of River Place, the River Place Residential Community Association, Inc, the River Place Limited District, and members of the River Place Firewise Committee respectfully request that the Commission approves the variance with respect to ESD Fire Station #47 parking lot (Case # SP-2020-0255DS). Respectfully, Randall Jamieson Randall Jamieson rjamieson@atticusconsultinggroup.com 2 94 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: William Kaylakie Champlin, Kaela Mail - William Kaylakie - Outlook Monday, April 4, 2022 9:40:14 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. 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We ask that you approve all variances. 95 of 117B-3(cid:55)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:17) (cid:54)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:179)(cid:3)(cid:39)(cid:85)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:58)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:46)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:78)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:15)(cid:3) (cid:36)(cid:88)(cid:3077)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:59)(cid:3)(cid:26)(cid:27)(cid:26)(cid:22)(cid:19)(cid:3) (cid:15) Reference for More Info Go to the Environmental Commission and click on the Backup for the Fire Station at (cid:75)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:83)(cid:86)(cid:29)(cid:18)(cid:18)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:17)(cid:68)(cid:88)(cid:4135)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:91)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:17)(cid:74)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:18)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:70)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:18)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:86)(cid:66)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:18)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:86) (cid:18)(cid:21)(cid:27)(cid:66)(cid:20)(cid:17)(cid:75)(cid:87)(cid:80)Linda Bailey CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 96 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: gurudhan khalsa Champlin, Kaela Building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Monday, April 4, 2022 5:42:22 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am writing today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. I live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. Fire fighters from Station 47 came quickly to my home (about one year ago) when I could not turn off my smoke alarms over the weekend. They were courteous and efficient in solving the issue. They also did a quick inspection of my entire house to see if there were any obvious fire hazards (there were not). I feel secure knowing Fire Station 47 is so close to both Glenlake Estates and Westminster Estates. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Gurudhan Khalsa Austin CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 97 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Fara Kosari Champlin, Kaela Supporting Fire Station 47! Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:51:04 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Fara and Mo Kosari Shepherd Mountain Resident. Thank you and have a great day! Diamond Club Top Producer $10M+ 2017 ,2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Platinum Top 50 REALTORS® 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (Based on sales, education, industry participation and civic leadership) Austin Business Journal's 2020, 2021,2022 Residential Real Estate Nominee. Information About Brokerage Services . About Me 98 of 117B-3CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 99 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Marisa Lipscher Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 8:45:31 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marisa Barreda Lipscher Shepherd Mountain CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 100 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: John Lyon Champlin, Kaela Fire Station 47 parking lot Variances Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:02:51 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. The ROW around the Fire Station needs to be free of parked cars especially in the event of a wildfire caused evacuation of our neighbors and homes south of the Fire Station. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John Dana Lyon, PE Shepherd Mountain CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 101 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: arthur mclean Champlin, Kaela Case # SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 6:51:12 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Champlin, We are writing in support of the requested variances and the approval of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot. The predominant tree here is the Ashe Juniper, making this area a very high wildfire risk, so as residents of Glenlake, the continued presence of Station 47 is very important to us. We are also concerned about traffic safety when exiting Glenlake onto City Park Road. The sight distance to the South is limited, making turning left onto CPR difficult. When vehicles are parked on CPR close to the Fire Station, the problem is exacerbated. Please grant the variances and approve the building permit, so that adequate on-site parking can be provided for the staff at Station 47. Sincerely, Gillian & Arthur McLean CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 102 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: John Morgan Champlin, Kaela Re: variances sought in conjunction with SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 9:54:04 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Whom It May Concern: I would like to voice my support for all of the variances applied for in the Fire Station 47 parking lot project (case SP-2020-0255DS). I live just a few hundred feet from the station on Glenlake Dr. The station has made a major positive impact on the neighborhood and is critical in providing a rapid response to mitigate the ever present danger of fire. I believe that adding additional parking will improve the safety of the area and help ensure this valuable public service can continue to be provided effectively. Specifically with regard to the increase in impervious cover the parcel in question is surrounded by numerous larger lots that are far below the maximum allowable impervious cover and combined with the proposed design I believe the impact to the area will be minimal. While the requested increase in impervious cover exceeds the regular limit for a lot of that size it still represents just a tiny increase in absolute terms when viewed in the context of the surrounding lots. This situation should not be judged solely on the lot lines as they are merely lines drawn on paper by man. They are unseen by nature and not a determination of the project's true environmental impact. These maps and the associated Code are tools we use to protect the quality of our neighborhoods and we should not allow them to stand in the way of important projects that will have an outsize positive impact on public safety. In short this seems like just the sort of scenario variances were created to allow. The public benefit greatly exceeds the cost and I cannot think of a lot more deserving of such consideration. Thank you, John Morgan CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 103 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Lance Obermeyer Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 6:51:41 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am in favor of expanding the parking lot for fire station 47. I live very close to that fire station. There is so much fuel in the wooded parts of Emma Long that fast fire response is critical for our neighborhoods out here. The nearest fire stations at the end of River Place and by the County Line on 2222 are far away from here. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 104 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Kim Obermeyer Champlin, Kaela Ref. SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 4:40:53 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. We have worked with the firefighters on more than one occasion to help lost hikers find their way out of the woods. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular, the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland-urban interface and we are always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding, and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kim Obermeyer Ranch Creek Drive CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 105 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: laura parker Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 9:38:44 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 1) why the fire station is important to you, The City Park Road housing is at great risk for forest fire. All the acreage at Emma Long Park and other large forest areas present a real danger of a forest fire with could take out lots of homes. Sure we have home owners insurance but I’m a 72 years old widow recovering with cancer. I can’t imagine starting over. I worry more about a forest fire than anything else. 2) if/how you have been directly impacted or have seen others being helped and When the fire department had the brush trailer I was able to use it to remove the yards and yards of leaves and brush. I’m lucky I have over 100 oaks that are helping the air quality/ environment but they also drop leaves like crazy and they cannot be left on the ground because they dry out and are definitely a fire hazard. That brush truck would make a big difference and having a fire department close by makes a huge difference. 3) what would happen if our fire department was not there. I only see two options if the fire department was not there: one is to move which I’m really not ready to do and the other is to increase my worrying about a forest fire. I have cut all of my cedar trees, maintain a well trimmed and laddered trees and practice safe fire wise habits but they are useless if it’s a huge forest fire. Please do whatever is necessary to keep our fire department there. Laura Parker over 20 years residence inn Glenlake Sent from my iPhone. Dictated so beware of auto correct CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 106 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Michael Schindel Champlin, Kaela SP - 2022 - 0255DS Monday, April 4, 2022 9:48:19 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Sandra and Michael Schindel Shepherd Mountain ************************************************************* Marisa, Any letter from Shepherd Mountain would be APPRECIATED. Linda Request to Help the Fire Station on City Park Road Pls email Kaela at Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov and refer to SP-2020-0255DS by Monday. Kaela will print your letters and give to the City’s Environmental Commission on Wednesday. Suggested topics for our email are 1) why the fire station is important to you, 2) if/how you have been directly impacted or have seen others being helped and 3) what would happen if our fire department was not 107 of 117B-3there. (see sample letter at the end) Our Fire Department is asking four variances and City staff has only recommend three. The Environmental Commission can approve the fourth, which is to increase the allowable impervious cover to 28% so 5 new parking spaces can be built. Here’s why that’s important. Background Fire Station 47 was originally built as a volunteer fire station. Parking was provided for 3-person staffing; now AFD requires 4-person staffing. Fire stations must provide sufficient parking for firefighters and other staff. Travis County signed a contract with the City of Austin for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4-person minimum staffing level. Now, during the noon shift-change there are at least 8 vehicles looking for space. Currently, fire station staff are parking on the side of City Park Road and this is unsafe. Action Requested Email your support letter by Monday nightApril 4 to Kaela Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov and refer to SP-2020-0255DS. She will share it with the commission on April 6. There are several letters of support already and we would like to get 20 more letters. See the sample below. Note: If you want to register to speak remotely, email Kaela Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Tuesday April 5, with the following information: speaker name, item number 20220406-003b, whether you are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). If you want to speak in person email Kaela for instructions. Reference for More Info Go to the Environmental Commission and click on the Backup for the Fire Station at https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/28_1.htmLinda Bailey lindabailey123@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone Sandi Schindel CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL 108 of 117B-3source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 109 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Rick Sutton Champlin, Kaela Building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Monday, April 4, 2022 5:04:38 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Kaela, I am writing today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP- 2020-0255DS. I live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. I routinely hear the sirens of that station's EMS and Fire Service personnel from this station as they make their way through our neighborhood. Recently I had a next door neighbor that needed help and they were there in about 2 minutes and very likely kept that situation from turning critical. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services in our local area, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we are always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. Having no place to park and forcing their cars onto City Park Road is truly a problem as there are some fools driving on it above normal speeds and the road approaches a blind spot going towards the park and with the road narrowing (with traffic and parked cars sticking out into the road), it's just not safe. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out (it's 2.9 miles from the 2222 turn off, to the entrance of Glenlake) and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. I would like to ask that you approve all variances in this case SP-2020-0255DS. Thank you for your consideration. 110 of 117B-3Best Regards, Rick Sutton 32 year resident of Glenlake Subdivision. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 111 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Tina zhang Champlin, Kaela About Fire Station 47 Monday, April 4, 2022 9:24:27 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Environmental Commissioners, I would like to request your support and approval of the Fire Station 47 parking lot variances, case number SP-2020-0255DS. Shepherd Mountain is a nationally-recognized Firewise Community and is only 2 miles from this fire station. We know that in the event of an emergency, there is a high likelihood that Fire Station 47 will respond / assist Shepherd Mountain residents. This project is about public safety -- both the safety of the firefighters who for years have been forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous frontage road -- and the safety of the community these firefighters are committed to protect. There are no other feasible options because we rely so heavily on City Park Road. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tina Zhang Shepherd Mountain CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 112 of 117B-3 April 6, 2022 City of Austin Environmental Commission Date: To: From: Travis County Commissioners Ann Howard and Brigid Shea Subject: Support for Case Number SP-2020-0255DS We are writing in support of the proposed parking area improvements for Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station 47. This station is staffed and operated by the City of Austin Fire Department, and currently does not have sufficient parking for the increased number of Austin firefighters required to staff the station. Consequently, firefighters, visiting supervisors and other city departments that utilize the station resort to parking in the right of way on a daily basis, which is dangerous. In addition, Austin fire units that are regularly sent to the station for trainings, meetings, or emergency response face this same challenge. We are aware that approval of the proposed parking area will require four variances, three of which are recommended, with conditions intended to mitigate the impact on the existing environment. The fourth variance, we understand, is not recommended because the resulting impervious cover will be 27.5%, exceeding the City’s 20% impervious cover limit. However, in our opinion, the safety of our residents and park visitors in the surrounding area, which is at high risk for wildfire, is paramount. Austin Fire Department needs to have an appropriate number of firefighters working at the station 24/7. While we are both keenly aware of the importance of environmental protections in sensitive areas, in this particular instance we strongly believe that the variance is warranted for the sake of public safety. We respectfully request that all four variances be approved, subject to completion of the recommended conditions. 113 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Mayfly Artists Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Wednesday, April 6, 2022 10:35:50 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Kaela, I've been out of town and only now received the request for letters in support of granting all four variances to Fire Station 47. I hope it's not too late to pass this on. I would like to speak in praise of our beloved Fire Station. I have had two personal experiences which would have had tragic outcomes had it not been for the quick response of the first responders at the entrance to Glenlake. In 2014, while my next door neighbors were out of town, a fire broke out on their back porch. It singed the wall and doors leading into their house but was stopped in the ick of time by the instant response of our fire department. Had there been a delay of even an extra minute or two, not only would their home have been engulfed in flames but, given the dry and windy conditions that night, the fire would likely have spread to our own home. Last year, our other neighbor fell off of a ladder. He lost consciousness, went into convulsions and stopped breathing. In this case as well, a delay of even a minute likely would have caused his death. In both cases, I personally witnessed the quick and competent response of the first responders from our heroic Fire Station neighbors. Without them, the outcomes would have been catastrophic. In Glenlake, we are living at the edge of a tinderbox. With the extreme drought and windy conditions which we're currently experiencing and which seem to be quickly worsening, it is only a matter of time until we experience a wildfire in the area surrounding our neighborhood. I can easily envision a situation in which we and our neighbors are trapped. This is a terrifying scenario, and the only thing that will mitigate that risk at all is to offer whatever support our fire station requests. Not only property but lives are at stake. Thank you for your consideration. Warm Regards, Susan McDonald Director of International Programs, Fine Arts Foundation Austin TX 78730 www.remembertheriver.org www.animalballets.com mayflyartists@juno.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 114 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: jsskraba@gmail.com Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:40:18 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Kaela; I am writing in support and approval of the variances requested related to the item above to allow parking lot expansion at Fire Station 47. We live in GlenLake neighborhood with is adjacent to Station 47. We have been comforted in having the Fire Station so close to our neighborhood. When I was injured at my home, Station 47 fireman were the first to respond and begin administering first aid to me. The speed of arrival and exceptional first aid care they provided was essential to my early treatment. They have also provided invaluable help in the past by surveying our home site and suggesting landscaping improvements to prevent and minimize wildfire threats. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to provide emergency fire services in this wildland urban interface. The medical emergency services they provide is also an essential service to the neighborhood that saves lives. We all want excellent public safety access. The safety of firefighters parking on City Park Road is critical. City Park Road is a winding, hilly and narrow roadway that unfortunately is prone to drivers exceeding the speed limit. Closing this fire station would harm the community as there are long service times from other fire stations. I ask that all the variances associated with this fire station are approved. Sincerely, Joe and Holly Skraba Austin, TX 78730 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 115 of 117B-3From: To: Subject: Date: Michelle Wigginton Champlin, Kaela SP-2020-0255DS Tuesday, April 5, 2022 9:22:53 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We write today seeking your support and approval of the variances sought in pursuit of the building permit for the Fire Station 47 parking lot, case number SP-2020- 0255DS. We live in the Glenlake neighborhood which is next to Station 47. Fire fighters from Station 47 came quickly to my home when some young kids who were stealing purses, phones and cars came down GlenLake Blvd at a very high rate of speed lost control of the stolen vehicle while attempting a left turn onto Turkey Creek Drive, hit a parked truck on the street and flipped the car in front of my house 3808. I am so grateful for our neighborhood firemen who safely turned off the upside down vehicle, began sweeping up the debris, checked on everyone involved. Further, I can not begin to enumerate the number of times the crew of Station 47 have driven to one of my neighbors homes to render some sort of assistance. My next-door neighbor at 3804 had a grass fire start in their yard due to lightening a few years back, if the fire department hadn’t been less than a minute away our homes would have been engulfed. I am profoundly grateful for their proximity. The continued operation of this fire station is critical to the delivery of many emergency services, in particular the defense against devastating wildfires because we live in the wildland urban interface and we always on alert for wildfire. This project is about public safety, both the safety of the firefighters who are forced to park along a narrow, winding and dangerous road frontage, and the safety of the community they are in place to protect. There are no other feasible options because there is only one long road in and out and response times from other Fire Stations would be too long to service our area. We ask that you approve all variances. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Michelle Wigginton -- Thank you, Michelle Wigginton 116 of 117B-3117 of 117B-3