APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of November 2, 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST Update on the November 14, 2016 Audit and Finance Committee meeting regarding the Environmental Commission recommendation to City Council to create an Environmental Commission Drainage Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation Committee—Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Broadstone 620/Birden Multi-Family Applicant: Alliance Residential Location: 11205 N FM 620 Road, Austin, Texas Staff: Kelly Gagnon, Research Analyst Senior, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban Request: Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER) recommendation Staff Recommendation: Not recommended for approval Reasons for Recommendation: The proposed extension would facilitate increased development intensity in a sensitive environmental area outside the City of Austin Full Purpose jurisdiction.
Name: Channel Road Subdivision C8-2016-0074.0A (D-10) Applicant: Ryan Irion, PE Location: 1750 Channel Road, Austin, Texas Staff: Mike McDougal, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Request: Request for a variance to allow the creation of a one lot subdivision with a density of 1 unit per 0.08 acres net site area and a minimum lot size of 0.08 acres net site area [LDC 25-8-453(B)(1)] Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Reasons for Recommendation: Findings of fact have been met
9. 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 10. NEW BUSINESS – Future agenda items a. None 11. ADJOURNMENT
Nov 16, 2016 Environmental Commission
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of November 2, 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST Update on the November 14, 2016 Audit and Finance Committee meeting regarding the Environmental Commission recommendation to City Council to create an Environmental Commission Drainage Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation Committee—Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Broadstone 620/Birden Multi-Family Applicant: Alliance Residential Location: 11205 N FM 620 Road, Austin, Texas Staff: Kelly Gagnon, Research Analyst Senior, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban Request: Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER) recommendation Staff Recommendation: Not recommended for approval Reasons for Recommendation: The proposed extension would facilitate increased development intensity in a sensitive environmental area outside the City of Austin Full Purpose jurisdiction.
Name: Channel Road Subdivision C8-2016-0074.0A (D-10) Applicant: Ryan Irion, PE Location: 1750 Channel Road, Austin, Texas Staff: Mike McDougal, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Request: Request for a variance to allow the creation of a one lot subdivision with a density of 1 unit per 0.08 acres net site area and a minimum lot size of 0.08 acres net site area [LDC 25-8-453(B)(1)] Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Reasons for Recommendation: Findings of fact have been met
9. 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 10. NEW BUSINESS – Future agenda items a. None 11. ADJOURNMENT