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 June 20, 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Final Thoughts
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presentation on the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development Assessment (CD-2018- 0004)—Sherri Sirwaitis, Planner, Planning and Zoning Department and Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
Presentation on the 218 South Lamar Planned Unit Development Assessment (CD-2018-0003)— Heather Chaffin, Planner, Planning and Zoning Department and Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
Name: 1300 Dittmar (SP-2016-0030C) (D-5) Applicant: Gabe Bruehl, PE, KBGE Location: 1322 W Dittmar Road, Austin, TX 78745 Staff: Mike McDougal, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, City of Austin Watershed: South Boggy Creek and Williamson Creek Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. A variance to allow the construction of a private drive across the Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with conditions Reasons for Recommendation: The findings of fact have been met.
Discuss and consider amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to modify the floodplain regulations based on the National Weather Service’s Atlas 14 rainfall intensity study—Kevin Shunk, Watershed Engineering Division Manager, Watershed Protection Department
COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Linda Guerrero, and Wendy Gordon b. Development Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Katie Coyne, and Wendy Gordon c. Air Quality Committee –Mary Ann Neely, Pam Thompson, and Wendy Gordon d. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, Mary Ann Neely, and Wendy Gordon e. Drainage Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, Mary Ann Neely, Hank Smith, and Brian Smith i. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne j. Report from Mary Ann Neely on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee k. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, Linda Guerrero, and Pam Thompson l. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero m. Other reports from Commissioners
Jul 18, 2018 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 June 20, 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Final Thoughts
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presentation on the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development Assessment (CD-2018- 0004)—Sherri Sirwaitis, Planner, Planning and Zoning Department and Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
Presentation on the 218 South Lamar Planned Unit Development Assessment (CD-2018-0003)— Heather Chaffin, Planner, Planning and Zoning Department and Chuck Lesniak, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department
Name: 1300 Dittmar (SP-2016-0030C) (D-5) Applicant: Gabe Bruehl, PE, KBGE Location: 1322 W Dittmar Road, Austin, TX 78745 Staff: Mike McDougal, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, City of Austin Watershed: South Boggy Creek and Williamson Creek Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. A variance to allow the construction of a private drive across the Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with conditions Reasons for Recommendation: The findings of fact have been met.
Discuss and consider amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to modify the floodplain regulations based on the National Weather Service’s Atlas 14 rainfall intensity study—Kevin Shunk, Watershed Engineering Division Manager, Watershed Protection Department
COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Linda Guerrero, and Wendy Gordon b. Development Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Katie Coyne, and Wendy Gordon c. Air Quality Committee –Mary Ann Neely, Pam Thompson, and Wendy Gordon d. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, Mary Ann Neely, and Wendy Gordon e. Drainage Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, Mary Ann Neely, Hank Smith, and Brian Smith i. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne j. Report from Mary Ann Neely on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee k. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, Linda Guerrero, and Pam Thompson l. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero m. Other reports from Commissioners