EDUCATION Briefing on suggested conditions for variances spreadsheet—Sue Barnett, Manager Environmental Review, Development Services Department; Sylvia Pope, Hydrogeologist, Watershed Protection Department; and Liz Johnston, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 7, 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST Commission and committee administration
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Discuss and consider members and meeting date(s) for the Drainage Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation Committee
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Junior League of Austin, SPC-2016-0055C (D-10) Applicant: Dave Anderson Location: 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin, Texas Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Cut above 4’ to 5.57’ [13-15-235] 2. Fill above 4’ to 5.3’ [13.15.235] 3. Construction on slopes [13-15-237(a)] Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Reasons for Recommendation: Findings of fact have been met
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Junior League of Austin, SPC-2016-0055C (D-10) Applicant: Dave Anderson Location: 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin, Texas Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Cut above 4’ to 5.57’ [13-15-235] 2. Fill above 4’ to 5.3’ [13.15.235] 3. Construction on slopes [13-15-237(a)] 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
Jan 18, 2017 Environmental Commission
EDUCATION Briefing on suggested conditions for variances spreadsheet—Sue Barnett, Manager Environmental Review, Development Services Department; Sylvia Pope, Hydrogeologist, Watershed Protection Department; and Liz Johnston, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 7, 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST Commission and committee administration
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Discuss and consider members and meeting date(s) for the Drainage Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation Committee
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Junior League of Austin, SPC-2016-0055C (D-10) Applicant: Dave Anderson Location: 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin, Texas Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Cut above 4’ to 5.57’ [13-15-235] 2. Fill above 4’ to 5.3’ [13.15.235] 3. Construction on slopes [13-15-237(a)] Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Reasons for Recommendation: Findings of fact have been met
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Junior League of Austin, SPC-2016-0055C (D-10) Applicant: Dave Anderson Location: 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin, Texas Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department Watershed: Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Cut above 4’ to 5.57’ [13-15-235] 2. Fill above 4’ to 5.3’ [13.15.235] 3. Construction on slopes [13-15-237(a)] 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