CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of September 21, 2016 b. Approve the minutes of the special called Environmental Commission meeting of September 27, 2016
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Discuss and consider Resolution No. 20160818-075 for the Visitor Impact Task Force and possible candidate for nomination – Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development, C814-2014-0120 Owner: Twelve Lakes, LLC (Jon Ruff) Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (Michael Whellan) Location: Southwest corner of Mopac Expressway and Spicewood Springs Road (3409, 3420, 3429, 3445, 3520, 3636, 3701, 3721, 3724, and 3737 Executive Center Drive and 7601, 7718, and 7719 Wood Hollow Drive) Staff: Andrew Moore, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department; Andrea Bates, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Shoal Creek Watershed (Urban) Desired Development Zone Request: Review and consider for recommendation the environmental aspects of the proposed PUD, including modifications and environmental superiority Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions
Name: The Carpenter (SP-2016-0073C) Applicant: RRRTI, Breadmakers, LP (Agent: Bury, Inc.) Location: 411 Jessie Street Staff: Keith Mars, City Arborist, Development Services Department; Nikki Hoelter, Case Manager, Development Services Department Watershed: West Bouldin Creek (Urban) Desired Development Zone Request: To remove two heritage trees with stems greater than 30” in diameter Staff Recommendation: Recommended for approval Reasons for Recommendation: The request meets the City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2)
COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith b. Development Committee –Marisa Perales, Richard Grayum, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith c. Water Quality Regulations Committee - Mary Ann Neely, Brian Smith, Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Richard Grayum, and Andrew Creel d. Watershed Protection Budget Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, and Pam Thompson e. Air Quality Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, Peggy Maceo, and Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero f. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero and Mary Ann Neely g. Report on the Open Space, Environment, and Sustainability Council Committee – Marisa Perales h. Report from Pam Thompson on the Parkland Events Task Force i. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee j. Report from Mary Ann Neely on the Balcones Canyon Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee k. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Linda Guerrero, Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, and Michael Moya l. Other reports from Commissioners
Oct 05, 2016 Environmental Commission
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of September 21, 2016 b. Approve the minutes of the special called Environmental Commission meeting of September 27, 2016
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Discuss and consider Resolution No. 20160818-075 for the Visitor Impact Task Force and possible candidate for nomination – Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development, C814-2014-0120 Owner: Twelve Lakes, LLC (Jon Ruff) Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (Michael Whellan) Location: Southwest corner of Mopac Expressway and Spicewood Springs Road (3409, 3420, 3429, 3445, 3520, 3636, 3701, 3721, 3724, and 3737 Executive Center Drive and 7601, 7718, and 7719 Wood Hollow Drive) Staff: Andrew Moore, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department; Andrea Bates, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Shoal Creek Watershed (Urban) Desired Development Zone Request: Review and consider for recommendation the environmental aspects of the proposed PUD, including modifications and environmental superiority Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions
Name: The Carpenter (SP-2016-0073C) Applicant: RRRTI, Breadmakers, LP (Agent: Bury, Inc.) Location: 411 Jessie Street Staff: Keith Mars, City Arborist, Development Services Department; Nikki Hoelter, Case Manager, Development Services Department Watershed: West Bouldin Creek (Urban) Desired Development Zone Request: To remove two heritage trees with stems greater than 30” in diameter Staff Recommendation: Recommended for approval Reasons for Recommendation: The request meets the City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2)
COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith b. Development Committee –Marisa Perales, Richard Grayum, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith c. Water Quality Regulations Committee - Mary Ann Neely, Brian Smith, Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Richard Grayum, and Andrew Creel d. Watershed Protection Budget Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, and Pam Thompson e. Air Quality Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, Peggy Maceo, and Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero f. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero and Mary Ann Neely g. Report on the Open Space, Environment, and Sustainability Council Committee – Marisa Perales h. Report from Pam Thompson on the Parkland Events Task Force i. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee j. Report from Mary Ann Neely on the Balcones Canyon Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee k. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Linda Guerrero, Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, and Michael Moya l. Other reports from Commissioners