07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 10 - Staff Report Part 2

Zoning and Platting Commission – June 3, 2025

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ATTACHMENT D ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20250521-002 Date: May 21, 2025 Subject: Camelback PUD Amendment #3, C814-86-023.03 Location: 6505 Bridge Point Pkwy, Austin, TX 78730 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: David Sullivan WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to amend a Planned Unit Development to provide an option for a Cart Path and Off-site Surface Access in lieu of the funicular (mechanized access) to reach the Dock (D) District. The 15-foot-wide cart path would run from the Mixed Residential (MR) District, across the Preserve Open Space (P-OS), to a connecting point on the adjacent property to the south as depicted on the proposed PUD Land Use Plan; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Water Supply Rural, Lake Austin and Coldwater Creek Watersheds; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: This project shall comply with current PUD requirements, except for the following exceptions as proposed in the amendment: a. PUD amendment allows for an alternative access cart path to the dock district in exchange for the mechanized access (funicular). PUD notes will be added to clarify that once the cart path is constructed no other access will be permissible, including the previously approved funicular. b. The cart path will not impact critical environmental features (CEFs) and otherwise comply with environmental regulations. c. No additional cut will be allowed other than what is already provided by the approved PUD. d. Changes to the allotments and allowable depths of fill will be allowed as proposed by this amendment. e. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission conditions: 1. Dark skies/ bird friendly lighting is used throughout the property including along the cart path and dock space. 2. All areas disturbed in the construction of the cart path shall be replanted with native plants with a management plan. VOTE 8-0 1 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 101 of 24For: Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Annie Fierro, Ashika Ganguly, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Against: None Recuse: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Justin Fleury Approved By: Attest: Elizabeth Funk, Environmental Commission Liaison 2 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 102 of 24 ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: May 21st, 2025 Camelback PUD Amendment #3, C814-86-023.03 Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P (Amanda Morrow) LOCATION: 6505 Bridge Point Pkwy, Austin, TX 78730 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512) 535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov; Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov Water Supply Rural, Lake Austin and Coldwater Creek Watersheds REQUEST: Amend a Planned Unit Development STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommended with conditions. 1. This project shall comply with current PUD requirements, except for the following exceptions as proposed in the amendment: a. PUD amendment allows for an alternative access cart path to the dock district in exchange for the mechanized access (funicular). PUD notes will be added to clarify that once the cart path is constructed no other access will be permissible, including the previously approved funicular. 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 103 of 24 b. The cart path will not impact critical environmental comply with and otherwise features (CEFs) environmental regulations. c. No additional cut will be allowed other than what is already provided by the approved PUD d. Changes to the allotments and allowable depths of fill will be allowed as proposed by this amendment. 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 104 of 24 Camelback PUD Amendment #3 6505 Bridgepoint Parkway C814-86-023.03 Sean Watson Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 105 of 24Camelback Planned Unit Development (PUD) C814-86-023.03 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 1 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 106 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 107 of 24 Background • 1 4 3 . 0 6 7 6 a c r e s o f l a n d , u p t o 2 8 9 r e s i d e n t i a l u n i t s • Wa t e r S u p p l y Ru r a l , Au s t i n F u l l P u r p o s e J u r i s d i c t i o n • L a ke Au s t i n a n d C o l d C r e e k Wa t e r s h e d s • D r i n k i n g Wa t e r P ro t e c t i o n Z o n e • P ro p o s e d r ev i s i o n t o a n ex i s t i n g P U D w i t h 6 4 s i n g l e f a m i l y h o m e s • N u m e ro u s C E F s ex i s t o n s i t e • C o u n c i l D i s t r i c t 1 0 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 108 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 109 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 5 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1010 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 6 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1011 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 7 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1012 of 24 Background • O r i g i n a l P U D w a s f r o m 1 9 8 6 a n d w a s s u b s e q u e n t l y r e v i s e d i n 2 0 1 8 • 2 0 1 8 P U D i n c l u d e d s e v e r a l s u p e r i o r i t y e l e m e n t s , b u t d i d n o t a c h i e v e W P D s t a f f s u p p o r t d u e p r i m a r i l y t o t h e p r o p o s e d f u n i c u l a r ( m e c h a n i z e d a c c e s s ) • P r e v i o u s s u p e r i o r i t y e l e m e n t s i n c l u d e d : • • • • • • • Dedicated parkland including popular 360 bridge overlook 3 star Green Building Removal of grandfathering from previous PUD Environmentally superior roadway/driveway crossings of drainages with 32 acres contributing drainage area Dark sky lighting 75% water quality volume treated with Green Stormwater Infrastructure Non-potable water used for irrigation • T h i s p r o p o s a l w o u l d a l l o w a l t e r n a t i v e s h o r e l i n e a c c e s s , w h i c h , i f c o n s t r u c t e d , w o u l d r e m o v e a b i l i t y o f t h e a p p l i c a n t t o c o n s t r u c t t h e f u n i c u l a r. C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 8 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1013 of 24 Proposed Amendment • Allow for cart path access to Dock District • Modify fill allotments and depth C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 9 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1014 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 10 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1015 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 11 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1016 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 12 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1017 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 13 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1018 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 14 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1019 of 24 Existing Cut and Fill PUD Code Modification • Sections 25-8-341 {Cut Requirements} and 25-8-342 {Fill Requirements} are modified so that cut requirements and fill requirements shall not apply to development within the Camelback PUD, except for the limitations shown in Exhibit D. All cut and fill over four feet shall be structurally contained using retaining walls. C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 15 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1020 of 24 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 16 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1021 of 24 Recommendation S t a f f r e c o m m e n d s a p p r ova l o f t h e P U D a m e n d m e n t w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s • P U D a m e n d m e n t a l l o w s f o r a n a l t e r n a t i ve a c c e s s c a r t p a t h t o t h e d o ck d i s t r i c t i n exc h a n g e f o r t h e m e c h a n i ze d a c c e s s ( f u n i c u l a r ) . P U D n o t e s w i l l b e a d d e d t o p r o h i b i t a d d i t i o n a l a c c e s s o n c e t h e c a r t p a t h s h o w n i n t h e r ev i s e d P U D h a s b e e n c o n s t r u c t e d . • C a r t p a t h w i l l n o t i m p a c t c r i t i c a l e n v i r o n m e n t a l f e a t u r e s ( C E F s ) a n d w i l l o t h e r w i s e c o m p l y w i t h e n v i r o n m e n t a l r e g u l a t i o n s • N o a d d i t i o n a l c u t w i l l b e a l l o w e d o t h e r t h a n w h a t i s a l r e a d y p r ov i d e d by t h e a p p r ove d P U D C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 17 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1022 of 24 Boards and Commissions Review Schedule Meeting Environmental Commission: Amendment #3 Zoning and Platting Commission: Amendment #3 City Council: Amendment #3 Date May 21, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 5, 2025 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 18 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1023 of 24 Questions? C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n : S e a n . Wa t s o n S e a n . Wa t s o n @ a u s t i n t e x a s . g o v C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 07 C814-86-023.03 - Camelback PUD Amendment #3; District 1024 of 24