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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting site-specific variances and amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) for the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project; waiving notice and review requirements of City Code Section 25-1-502; and waiving requirements of City Code Section 25-8-41. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Austin Water.
Prior Council Action:
March 27, 2025 - Council approved Resolution No. 20250327-062 initiating variances and amendment to the LDC, including site-specific amendments to LDC Chapters 25-1 (General Requirements), 25-5 (Site Plans), 25-7 (Drainage), and 25-8 (Environment) as minimally required to allow the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project.
For More Information:
Heather Cooke, Austin Water Chief Administrative Officer, 512-972-0083 or heather.cooke@austintexas.gov.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
April 2, 2025 - The Environmental Commission approved a recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) ("LDC") with conditions on Commissioner Bristol's motion, Commissioner Sullivan's second on an 8-1 vote, with Commissioner Ganguly absent.
April 22, 2025 - The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved a recommendation to amend City Code Title 25, specifically, Chapter 25-1 (General Requirements and Procedures), 25-5 (Site Plans), 25-7 (Drainage), and 25-8 (Environment) for the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project, on Commissioner Maxwell's motion and Commissioner Haney's second, on an 11-0 vote.
April 23, 2025 - Council's Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee received a briefing on proposed site-specific variances and amendments to the LDC for the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Pr...
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