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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

Item 18; REACH Update original pdf

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Item 18 2020 REACH Update Electric Utility Commission Briefing Erika Bierschbach VP, Energy Market Operations & Resource Planning February 8, 2021 © 2018 Austin Energy Carbon Reduction - REACH • Reduce Emissions Affordably for Climate Health (“REACH”) incorporates a cost of carbon in the generation dispatch price and reduces generation output during low-margin periods while making resources available for high-margin periods. • Allocate an annual budget amount of approximately 2% of the prior year’s PSA • The savings for 2020 after plan approval was expected to be 1.36 million metric tons • REACH was designed to reduce the utility’s carbon emissions by 30% or approximately 4 million metric tons between now and Austin Energy’s exit from FPP. • Thereafter, the REACH plan is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 8% each year while maintaining the flexibility to protect our customers’ rates in periods of high prices in the wholesale market until achieving zero carbon emissions by 2035. 2 Resource Plan Carbon Emission Forecast vs. REACH CO2 Reduction 5,928,016 MT - CY2020 Resource Plan Carbon Emission Forecast 4,570,050 MT - CY2020 REACH Plan Carbon Emission Forecast DECKER STEAM UNITS RETIRE FPP EXIT ZERO FOSSIL ASSETS (2035 or sooner if economics dictate) 3 2020 Distribution of Price – Resource Plan Forecast v Actual Forecasted Average SPP = $28.36 Actual Average SPP = $21.61 s e c n e r u c c O f o # 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 4 Model to Market •Resource Plan Forecast - August 2019 • Goals derived from Base Forecast and Assumptions •COVID-19 Impacts Demand for Energy • Crude oil has negative monthly settlement for the first time in history •Natural Gas prices 26% lower than base assumption by ~25% • July NYMEX Natural Gas Settles $1.495 •Extremely mild 2020 Winter and mild end to the summer • 17th coolest September on record (out of 126) 5 NYMEX Natural Gas Daily Settlements $3.00 $2.80 $2.60 $2.40 $2.20 $2.00 $1.80 $1.60 $1.40 $1.20 $1.00 11/1/2019 12/1/2019 1/1/2020 2/1/2020 3/1/2020 6 LZ_AEN 15 Minute Real-time SPP ~ 97% of the intervals were below $30 per MWH s e c n e r u c c O f o # 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 7 Overall REACH Performance Resource Plan Forecast Emissions Economic (Tonnes) Emissions Actual (Tonnes) Emission Reduction (Tonnes) Percentage Below Forecast Total Coal 5,928,010 …

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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

Item 19: Council Action Report original pdf

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Item 19 EUC Report re Council Action February 08, 2021 Items below recommended by EUC October 12; Council to review on date indicated in parenthesis. 11. (2/18) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion $1,350,000] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Expert Relocation Services, LLC, to provide citywide moving and relocation services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,783,500. Items below recommended by EUC January 11; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (1/27) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd.(MBE), for the Decker Dam Slough Repair project in the amount of $1,322,546 plus a $132,254.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,454,800.60. 3. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with DNV GL USA, Inc., to provide a utility asset management software solution, maintenance and support, for a term of ten years in an amount not to exceed $800,000. 4. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Cost, Inc., to provide market operations and settlement cloud solutions and related services, for up to 12 years for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,600,000. 5. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with High Tech Engineering Inc, to provide underground utility locating services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,500,000. 6. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc, to provide a gas-insulated switchgear and related services, for an increase in the amount of $800,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,800,000. 7. (2/4) [Austin Energy] Authorize expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry, in an amount not to exceed $510,822. 10. (2/4) [Austin Energy] Authorize the negotiation and execution of a thirty six-month lease agreement with 726 LLC for a 6.685 acre portion of 8405 N. Lamar Blvd. more particularly described as Lot 3-B Amended Plat of Re-subdivision of Lot 3 CBP Commercial Subdivision, a subdivision recorded in Volume 87, Page 179A of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and Lots 4 & 5, CBP Commercial Subdivision, a subdivision recorded in Volume 84, Page 109C of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas for a temporary construction laydown yard …

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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

Items 2-14: Draft RCAs original pdf

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Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Rainey Street Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design (formerly Future Downtown Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design) in the amount of $1,436,894.58, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,895,894.58. [Note: This amendment was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 30.64% MBE and 15.96% WBE.] ..Body Lead Department Capital Contracting Office Managing Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. Prior Council Action: December 7, 2017 – Council approved a professional services agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for the Future Downtown Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov. NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall direct inquiries to Rolando Fernandez, 512-974-7749, Beverly Mendez, 512-974-3596, or the Project Manager, Tara Delagarza, 512-505- 7175. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 8, 2021. November 13, 2017 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Fath and Hadden absent, and with two vacancies. Additional Backup Information: A new substation is needed at City-owned property at 806 ½ Lambie Street to serve recent Central Business District development and potential redevelopment along the Waller Creek area. The 35 kV network circuits in the Waller Creek area are now supplied out of the Seaholm and Brackenridge substations, which are unable to support the anticipated demand and load growth. Developing this new substation is critical before the Downtown area is fully developed. Additionally, this new substation will support load transfers necessary to complete upgrades at the Brackenridge substation as well as facilitate the conversion of some of the 69 kV facilities in this area to 138 kV operations. The original solicitation intended to encompass all professional engineering phase services through post construction services. Upon execution of the original contract, it became evident that Austin Energy’s estimated contract value was insufficient and additional authorization would be required. With more than 60% of the design phase complete, Austin Energy is confident in forecasting the remaining engineering …

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

Agenda Addendum 4c original pdf

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4. ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021, 6 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA ADDENDUM NEW BUSINESS c. Discussion, Update and Possible Action on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Belinda Hare at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Belinda Hare at Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0565.

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

3a Vicious Dog Ordinance original pdf

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Proposed revision to Section 3-4-7 3-4-7 VICIOUS DOG. (A) An owner or handler shall take reasonable measures to protect the public from accidental contact with a dog that, by nature or by training, is dangerous to people or other animals. (B) [ An owner or handler may not keep or permit a dog to be in the city if the dog has] For purposes of this section, a vicious dog is a dog that, while running at large, has: [(1) on at least three separate occasions bitten or scratched a person in the city; (2) on at least one occasion bitten or scratched a person to an extent that the attending physician has presented an affidavit to the health authority stating that the person’s life may have been endangered by the dog; or (3) on at least one occasion:] [(a)] (1) killed a another dog, cat, or other domestic pet, fowl, or livestock, provided, however, that when the incident occurred, the killed animal was not in violation of a provision of this title relating to the confinement or physical control of animals in the City; or [(b)] (2) seriously injured another animal to an extent that an attending veterinarian has presented an affidavit to the health authority stating that the injured animal's life was seriously endangered or taken by the dog, or that the dog caused a significant permanent impairment of the injured animal’s basic bodily functions or mobility; provided, however, that when the incident occurred, the injured animal was not in violation of a provision of this title relating to the confinement or physical control of animals in the City. (C) If the Health Authority determines that a dog is a vicious dog as defined in subsection (B), the Health Authority shall notify the owner of that fact. (D) An owner, not later than the 15th day after the date the owner is notified that a dog owned by the owner is a vicious dog, may appeal the determination of the Health Authority to municipal court. An owner may appeal the decision of municipal court in the same manner as appeal for other cases from municipal court. (E) The owner of a vicious dog shall comply with the following conditions: (1) restrain the dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in an enclosure that prevents the escape or release of the …

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

Animal Services Report Jan 2021 original pdf

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January 2021 January 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • A total of 329 animals were adopted (179 dogs, 130 cats) • A total of 104 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs). • A total of 718 animals were brought to the shelter (529 stray, 113 owner surrender, 8 • Austin Animal Center moved to virtual adoptions only at the end of December after the City of abandoned, 45 public assist). Austin moved to COVID-19 Stage 5 restrictions. Animal Protection month of January. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 53 animals to their owners in the field during the • Officers handed out 48 fencing assistance applications, implanted three microchips and • Officers entered 190 rabies exposure reports and submitted 21 specimens for rabies testing. impounded 129 injured animals. All specimens came back negative for rabies. • 94 total coyote related activities o 52 sightings o 17 wild sick reports of mange o 8 wild speaks o 7 wild injured o 3 incidents involving a pet o 3 encounters involving a pet o 1 wild confined o 1 observation o 1 assist public • Out of 94 coyote related activities, 58 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). Incidents: Pets were a factor in 2 out of the 3 activities • o 1 incident involved a coyote growling at the caller o 1 incident involved two coyotes injuring a raccoon o 1 incident involved a coyote biting a residents dog on the leg January 2021 Animal Services Report • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all the activities o 1 encounter involved a coyote trying to injure an off-leash dog with people present o 2 encounters involved a coyote following a resident and dog Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 51 volunteers donated 1,334 hours during January. Due to Stage 5 restrictions, volunteer shifts have been limited to dog walking, veterinary treatment and video/photography. • Volunteers provided support to a dog adoption event on Saturday, January 30 where 10 dogs were adopted. • A new volunteer workgroup called Chameleon Club was formed to showcase our pets via austinanimalcenter.org. The Club provides biography write ups, photos and videos for pet profiles, enticing potential adopters to fall in love with them! So far the Club has added 141 videos to YouTube, added 144 slideshows to profiles, updated 80 profile …

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

ASO Donations Budget FY 21 original pdf

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Donation Fund Accounts FY20 Account No Name 7035-9200-2155 Pet Care Program/Dog walkers 7035-9200-2148 SNR/TNR 7035-9200-2171 Animal Enrichment/Behavior 7035-9200-2158 Fencing 7035-9200-2177 Community outreach 7035-9200-2149 Volunteer program 7035-9200-2141 Pet placement 7035-9200-2173 Rabies Clinic, S/N vouchers FY21 General FY21 specific donations FY20 leftovers FY21 Budget FY21 General donor survey $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 30,019.16 23,873.51 11,663.24 6,685.93 10,130.20 2,407.00 28,837.30 23,860.00 137,476.34 10,221.60 1,886.22 $ $ $ - $ $ 1,000.00 406.10 $ 210.06 $ - $ 13,723.98 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 64,690.14 33,412.40 16,356.32 917.87 1,354.40 5,119.29 2,116.09 303.34 124,269.85 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 104,930.90 59,172.13 28,019.56 8,603.80 11,890.70 7,526.29 31,163.45 24,163.34 275,470.17 Total Donation $ 137,476.35 SNR/TNR: funds community TNR/SNR of community cats Pet Placement: funds supportive medical assistance for animals that may be a barrier to placement with approved rescue partners Volunteer Program: enhances the working supplies and recognition of shelter volunteers Animal Pet Care: provide low cost or free basic animal care items to pet owners and shelter animals Fencing Assistance: provides fencing assistance to low-income pet owners for appropriate containment of their dogs Animal Enrichment: funds enrichment and behavior items for shelter animals Rabies Clinic S/N: funds sterilization of owned animals, services provided by Emancipet, Inc. Community Outreach: funds community based outreach activities to preserve the pet-owner bond and decrease shelter intake Behavior: funds used for outside behavior consultations/or training for shelter animals Dog Walkers: funds used to employ individuals to walk shelter dogs for a 1 year period

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 8, 2021

ASO Guinea Ltr original pdf

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January 13, 2021 To: Residents of Gracey Farms Neighborhood Ref: Guinea Fowl Austin Animal Services (ASO) has received numerous complaints and concerns about the guinea fowl in the neighborhood. We understand the guinea fowl have long been part of the neighborhood, but the current flock of around 70 birds appears to be much more than the area can support, and, due to this, the guinea fowl are causing damage to some properties. The ASO team would like to encourage all Gracey Farm neighborhood and surrounding area residents to please refrain from feeding and/or supporting the flock in any manner. The guineas are considered “wild” and outside the purview of ASO, as is any other nuisance wildlife. ASO’s role is to educate the public about wildlife and not to capture, remove, or utilize other methods to eliminate area wildlife. Fred Rodgers, former Director of Austin Health and Human Services, noted in a letter, June 30, 1995, that the guineas are considered “wild” and, therefore, need no assistance with propagation, feeding or any other measure of care or intervention to continue to live as “free unkept wildlife.” Our ASO team would like to encourage residents who continue to have issues with guinea fowl on their property to contact one of several Central Texas wildlife rescue companies that specialize in removing wildlife for assistance, as you would with any other nuisance wildlife on private property. Your neighborhood association also may select to survey residents and engage a private company on behalf of the entire neighborhood. Thank you for bringing the matter to our attention. Respectfully. Mark Sloat Program Manager II Austin Animal Service Mark.sloat@austintexas.gov The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.

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HIV Planning CouncilFeb. 8, 2021

Please see the agenda for meeting details original pdf

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Versión en español a continuación. The Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, February 8, 2021 The Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held February 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (02/7/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 8, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, February 8, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (Febrero 8, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (02/07/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 8, 2021

C-1 C15-2021-0009 ADV PACKET original pdf

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BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2021-0009 BOA DATE: February 8th, 2021 ADDRESS: 314 & 316 W 34th St APPELLANT: Mary Ingle COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Robert Levinski ZONING: SF-3-NCCD-NP (NUNA) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8 BLK 5 OLT 77 DIV D BUDDINGTON SUBD APPEAL REQUEST: an appeal challenging staff decision in regards to the number of parking spaces. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the NCCD ISSUES: misapplication of the zoning requirements for the properties. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee) Central Austin Community Development Corporation Central Austin Urbanists Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North University Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Association Development Review Committee Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group C-1/1 M AID E N E P U L A D A U G 33R D W H E E L E R 38T H 37T H 35T H 35T H E M O H R A D E C 34T H B M O C S LIP 33RD AY W D E E P S 33R D H T U R F L HIL P M E H H E M P HILL 32ND ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2021-0009 314 & 316 W 34TH STREET This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 208 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. C-1/2 Board of Adjustment Interpretations Application Appeal of an Administrative Decision - - - For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ 314 & 316 W 34th Street ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ _____________________________ SF-3-NCCD-NP ___________________________________________________________________ Robert Levinski ________________________________________________ Mary Ingle, Mark Feist, et al. (see attached letter) ________________________________________________ January 22 2021 | Board of Adjustment Interpretations Application 6/24/20 | Page 2 …

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 8, 2021

C-1 C15-2021-0009 PRESENTATION original pdf

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APPEAL OF BUILDING PERMITS 2 0 1 9 - 2 2 8 1 0 4 & 2 0 2 0 - 0 3 6 2 2 9 ( 3 1 4 & 3 1 6 W 3 4 T H S T R E E T ) Board of Adjustment, February 8, 2021 Presentation by Appellant Appellants Mary Ingle, Mark Feist, et al. Represented by Bobby Levinski, Attorney C-1/PRESENTATION-1 PROPOSED BUILDINGS • Subject properties are located within boundaries of NUNA NCCD • NCCDs are zoning overlays that modify the use and site development regulations of the Land Development Code • Two permits (314 & 316 W 34th Street) are mirror images of each other • Two-Family Residential Uses • Demolition of Front Units for New Primary Residences • Maintaining/Remodeling Back Units (each 2 beds; 2 baths) • Each new primary residence will have 4 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms (as well as habitable attic space) • Total of 6 bedrooms & 9 bathrooms (per site) • Four parking spaces provided (per site) C-1/PRESENTATION-2 APPLICABLE ZONING PROVISION there are at “This section applies to a duplex or two-family five residential use if bathrooms in all buildings in which the use is located. An additional parking space is required for each new full bathroom constructed on the property.” least - NUNA NCCD, Part 6, Sec. 7(j) C-1/PRESENTATION-3 PERMIT HISTORY • Original Permit Application: Applicant intended to construct 5 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms in primary residence • 10/9/20: • 11/3/20: Neighbors pointed out to City staff that the proposed building permits were under-parked, pursuant to NUNA NCCD After consulting with City legal, City staff agreed that NUNA NCCD should apply and permits were under-parked • Revised Permit: Applicant revised permit by deleting (literally crossing out) two showers from plans “Converting” two of the new full baths into half baths But, space for showers (and all else) remains on plans C-1/PRESENTATION-4 PERMIT HISTORY • 12/15/20: • 12/28/20: • 1/8/21: • 1/17/21: Staff approves revised plans but again with only 4 parking spaces, citing Urban Core Parking Reduction Neighborhood appeals permit based on wrongful application of Urban Core Parking Reduction Neighborhood meets with staff, including Development Officer Brent Lloyd to discuss appeal Development Officer writes e-mail agreeing with Neighborhood that Urban Core Parking Reduction wrongfully applied—yet, doesn’t repeal building permits City staff comes up with a new interpretation C-1/PRESENTATION-5 CITY STAFF’S 4 TH INTERPRETATION …

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 8, 2021

C-1 C15-2021-0009 PRESENTATION - STAFF REPORT original pdf

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To: From: Chair Leighton-Burwell Board of Adjustment Members Brent Lloyd Development Services Department Development Officer Date: February 1, 2021 Subject: Appeal of Building Plans Approved for Two-Family Residential Use at: 314 & 316 West 34th Street [Permit Nos. 2019-228104 & 2020-036229] The matter before the Board of Adjustment (“BOA”) is an administrative appeal challenging approval of revised building plans approved by the Development Services Department (“DSD”) on December 15, 2020, for a two-family residential use within the area covered by the North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (“NCCD”) (click here for ordinance text). The revised plans approved for both structures are attached for reference. Procedural Requirements for Appeal The appeal was timely filed by the Appellants on January 4, 2021, and is properly before the BOA for consideration. In acting on the appeal, the BOA may uphold, modify, or reverse the decision approving the revised building plans, as provided in City Code Sec. 25-1-192, based on whether they comply with applicable zoning regulations. While the appeal remains pending, building permits are suspended per City Code Sec. 25-1-187 and further action is stayed. Following resolution of the appeal, DSD will abide by the BOA’s interpretation of the applicable regulations both for the two applications at issue in this case and future applications involving the North University NCCD parking requirements. Summary of Issues & NCCD Provisions The primary issue before the Board can be summarized as follows: Under the North University NCCD, if an existing single-family use is converted into a two- family residential use by adding a second structure, how many onsite parking spaces are required where the existing structure has two bathrooms and the new structure includes three bathrooms? C-1/PRESENTATON-STAFF REP-1 As explained in more detail below, DSD staff approved the application with a total of four onsite parking spaces: The two spaces required by Chapter 25-6, Appendix A, of the Land Development Code, plus an additional two spaces. The appellants argue that five spaces were required and, therefore, that the permits were approved in error. The issue hinges on the following parking requirements imposed under Paragraphs J & K of the North University NCCD, at page 22: j. This section applies to a duplex or two-family residential use if there are at least five bathrooms in all buildings in which the use is located. An additional parking space is required for each new full bathroom constructed on the property. …

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 8, 2021

D-1 C16-2021-0005 ADV PACKET original pdf

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BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2021-0005 BOA DATE: February 8th, 2021 ADDRESS: 2237 W. Braker Ln OWNER: Michael Mahoney COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 AGENT: Shana Downs ZONING: NBG-NP (North Burnet/Gateway) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0.2538AC OF LOT 2 BLK B KRAMER LANE 65 SEC 1 RESUB OF LOT 10 THE (PRORATE 1/1/19 TO 9/12/19) VARIANCE REQUEST: allow for all four (4) signs, one (1) monument sign, one (1) wall sign on each of the on the north, south, and west sides, to all be illuminated and increase the sign height from 6 feet to 10 feet SUMMARY: signage for TownePlace Suites ISSUES: with no illumination and size restriction it will make it unsafe and difficult to find ZONING LAND USES Site NBG-NP North NBG-NP NBG-NP South NBG-NP East NBG-NP West Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Burnet/Gateway Neighborhood Plan Staff Liaison North Growth Corridor Alliance SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group D-1/1 ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C16-2021-0005 2237 W BRAKER LANE This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 208 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. D-1/2 D-1/3 D-1/4 D-1/5 D-1/6 D-1/7 D-1/8 D-1/9 D-1/10 D-1/11 D-1/12 D-1/13 7'-0" 6'-4" 10" 6" FACE SEAM A1 D/F MONUMENT SIGN TPS MON 7' x 7' @ 10'-0" - RED ( 1 ) REQUIRED - MFR. & INSTALL SCALE: ½" = 1'-0" END VIEW FABRICATED ALUMINUM CABINET SIGN - ALUMINUM SQUARE TUBE FRAME w/ .090" ALUMINUM FACES / .063 FILLERS - PAINTED TO MATCH PMS 1795c RED (SATIN FINISH) - INSIDE TO BE PAINTED w/ L.E.P. FACE TO HAVE ROUTED-OUT OPENINGS BACKED UP w/ 7328 WHITE ACRYLIC SHOW-THRU GRAPHICS INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED w/ WHITE HANLEY LED’s .063" ALUMINUM FABRICATED SUPPORT COVER PAINTED TO MATCH PMS COOL GRAY 11c (SATIN FINISH) STEEL SIGN SUPPORT (AS REQUIRED) INSIDE ALUMINUM BASE COVER & SIGN CABINET - SET IN CONCRETE PIER TYPE FOUNDATION - SIZES …

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 8, 2021

D-1 C16-2021-0005 PRESENTATION original pdf

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7'-0" 6'-4" 10" 6" FACE SEAM A1 D/F MONUMENT SIGN TPS MON 7' x 7' @ 10'-0" - RED ( 1 ) REQUIRED - MFR. & INSTALL SCALE: ½" = 1'-0" END VIEW FABRICATED ALUMINUM CABINET SIGN - ALUMINUM SQUARE TUBE FRAME w/ .090" ALUMINUM FACES / .063 FILLERS - PAINTED TO MATCH PMS 1795c RED (SATIN FINISH) - INSIDE TO BE PAINTED w/ L.E.P. FACE TO HAVE ROUTED-OUT OPENINGS BACKED UP w/ 7328 WHITE ACRYLIC SHOW-THRU GRAPHICS INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED w/ WHITE HANLEY LED’s .063" ALUMINUM FABRICATED SUPPORT COVER PAINTED TO MATCH PMS COOL GRAY 11c (SATIN FINISH) STEEL SIGN SUPPORT (AS REQUIRED) INSIDE ALUMINUM BASE COVER & SIGN CABINET - SET IN CONCRETE PIER TYPE FOUNDATION - SIZES & DEPTH TO BE DETERMINED BY ENGINEERING, LOCAL CODES & CONDITIONS UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL PRIMARY SERVICE PROVIDED TO SIGN BY CUSTOMER'S ELECTRICIAN (VERIFY VOLTAGE & COORDINATE w/ CHANDLER SIGNS) 0403077Ar3 Sheet 1 8 TOWNEPLACE SUITES Address 2237 W. BRAKER LN. AUSTIN, TEXAS MIKE D. CJR 06/18/19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 06/20/19: DELETE C2 AND C4 R2 ES 9/29 remove A2 R3 KMc 1/22/21: revised site plan FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER D-1/PRESENTATION-1 272'-0"± 31'-9" B1 PROPOSED NEW SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0" C3 C1 0403077Ar3 Sheet 2 8 TOWNEPLACE SUITES Address 2237 W. BRAKER LN. AUSTIN, TEXAS MIKE D. CJR 06/18/19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 06/20/19: DELETE C2 AND C4 R2 ES 9/29 remove A2 R3 KMc 1/22/21: revised site plan FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER D-1/PRESENTATION-2 89'-0"± 26'-6" B3 PROPOSED NEW WEST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0" 272'-0"± 31'-9" B2 PROPOSED NEW NORTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0" 0403077Ar3 Sheet 3 8 TOWNEPLACE SUITES Address 2237 W. BRAKER LN. AUSTIN, TEXAS MIKE D. CJR 06/18/19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 06/20/19: DELETE C2 AND C4 R2 ES 9/29 remove A2 R3 KMc 1/22/21: revised site plan FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER D-1/PRESENTATION-3 31'-9⅝" 15'-3¾" PRE-FORMED ALUMINUM RETURNS - PRE-FINISHED LIGHT-ENHANCING WHITE INSIDE 1" JEWELITE RETAINERS ACRYLIC FACES PAIGE "WALL BUSTER" PLASTIC PASS-THRU PAIGE BOX GALVANIZED METAL POWER SUPPLY ENCLOSURE HANLEY LED ILLUMINATION FLUSH MOUNTED TO WALL SURFACE WITH RIVNUT ANCHORS AS REQUIRED 1/4" DIA. WEEP HOLES IN LOW POINTS w/ ALUMINUM LIGHT SCREENS @ EACH WEEP HOLE TO PREVENT LIGHT LEAKS LETTER SECTION DETAIL B1 B2 FACE-LIT CHANNEL LETTERS - TPS CL24 WHITE - 2 LINE ( 2 ) SETS REQUIRED - MANUFACTURE & INSTALL SCALE: ⅜" = …

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E-1 C16-2021-0001 ADV PACKET original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0001 DATE: January 11, 2021 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Claudia Salguero OWNER: Kate Ontes ADDRESS: 2402 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs in order to provide signage for CVS in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (H) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Jan 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: E-1/1 OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez forE-1/2 2402 Guadalupe St. Ausn, TX SO 110031 Created: 03.28.2020 Revised: 09.10.2020 E-1/3 Guadalupe St. Ausn, TX - Night me Rendering Proposed Existing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Night View A.Q EVS 03/28/2020 2402 Guadalupe St. Ausn, TX SO 110031-2 E-1/4 24th St. Ausn, TX - Night me Rendering Existing Proposed ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Night View A.Q EVS 03/28/2020 2402 Guadalupe St. Ausn, TX SO 110031-3 E-1/5 Site Plan 7 6 5 4 15 1 2 3 15 Proposed Signs Sign # Proposed QTY …

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E-1 C16-2021-0001 PRESENTATION original pdf

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CVS Pharmacy 2402 Guadalupe St E-1/PRESENTATION-1 Night Time View at Guadalupe St E-1/PRESENTATION-2 E-1/PRESENTATION-3 E-1/PRESENTATION-4 E-1/PRESENTATION-5 E-1/PRESENTATION-6

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E-2 C16-2021-0003 ADV PACKET original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-2 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 DATE: January 11, 2021 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Michael Gaudini OWNER: Timothy Finley ADDRESS: 2552 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: a) (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. b) (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side c) (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Moxy Hotel in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building.(G) A wall sign is permitted if the sign complies with this subsection. (1) One projecting E-2/1 sign for each building façade is permitted (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstaining) FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez …

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E-2 C16-2021-0003 PRESENTATION original pdf

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Austin Moxy Hotel 2552 Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas Exterior Building Signage City Presentation Babendure Design Group 8140 Walnut Hill Ln. #950 Dallas, Texas 75231 214.265.1960 214.265.5552 (fax) www.babendure.com Signage & Wayfinding Design Specialists 1 E-2/PRESENTATION-1 F E A B C D 5 4 1 3.2 3.1 1 OVERALL SITE PLAN Scale: 1/16"=1'-0" Sign Location Plan 2 7 Existing single story building on adjacent lot (Owned by another party) Existing single story building on adjacent lot (Owned by another party) Existing single story building on adjacent lot (Owned by another party) Babendure Design Group8140 Walnut Hill Ln. #950Dallas, Texas 75231214.265.1960214.265.5552 (fax)www.babendure.comAustin Moxy HotelAustin, TexasExterior Building SignageNovember 18, 2020E-2/PRESENTATION-2 1 RESTAURANT IDENTITY Projecting Sign Box with push-through Restaurant Logo Top of Sign = 12’-8” above grade 3.1 MENU DISPLAY Located to left of windows. Top of Sign = 6’-0”above grade. 3.2 MENU DISPLAY Located to left of windows. Top of Sign = 6’-0”above grade. 4 5 PICK UP WINDOW IDENTITY Box sign with white push-through graphics. Top of Sign = 8’-0” above grade. ORDER WINDOW IDENTITY Box sign with white push-through graphics. Top of Sign = 8’-0” above grade. BILLBOARD (Owned By Another Party) 1 A B 3.1 4 3.2 5 EAST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 18'-3 1/2" (High Logo) 16'-3" (Low Logo) " 2 / 1 8 - ' 2 A Dimensional Letters to be Moxy pink. Top of Sign - 58’-8” above grade. " 6 - ' 1 " 2 / 1 4 - ' 2 B Dimensional Letters to be Moxy pink. Top of Sign - 14’-8” above grade. D C Dimensional Letters mounted on the canopy ledge. Color to be Moxy pink. Top of Sign - 14’-2” above grade. Projecting Sign Box with push-through graphics. Logo to be Moxy pink day. Top of Sign - 22’-8” above grade. East Elevation High and Low Level Signs 3 Babendure Design Group8140 Walnut Hill Ln. #950Dallas, Texas 75231214.265.1960214.265.5552 (fax)www.babendure.comAustin Moxy HotelAustin, TexasExterior Building SignageNovember 18, 2020E-2/PRESENTATION-3 18'-3 1/2" 16'-3 1/2" " 8 / 1 8 - ' 2 " 2 / 1 7 - ' 3 A " 8 / 5 9 " 2 / 1 2 " 1 1 - ' 1 " 4 - ' 2 LOCATION A HIGH LEVEL WALL IDENTITY FRONT ELEVATION • AREA CALCULATION: 60 SQFT Top of Sign = 58’-8” above grade. SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0” 2 1/2" 6'-0" 5'-7" 1 3/4"Stroke Width 1" …

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F-1 C15-2021-0001 ADV PACKET PART1 original pdf

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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2021-0001 BOA DATE: February 8th, 2021 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 703 Fletcher St OWNER: Rooster Res 1 LP ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CEN 35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 34 feet 9 inches, decrease 45 degree angle side setback plane to 0 degrees on west side and remove the sidewall articulation on west side. SUMMARY: erect a new Single-Family Residence ISSUES: substandard lot width ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition F-1/1 D R 3 LIVE OAK FLETCHER D 2N T S E R K C A O T 1 S OLT O RF ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2021-0001 703 FLETCHER STREET This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 170 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. F-1/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 34 feet 9 inches and decrease 45 degree angle side setback plane to 0 degrees on west side. CASE: C15-2021-0001 BOA DATE: January 11th, 2021 ADDRESS: 703 Fletcher St OWNER: Rooster Res 1 LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: John Meyer ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CEN 35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD SUMMARY: erect a new Single-Family Residence ISSUES: substandard lot width ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment …

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F-1 C15-2021-0001 ADV PACKET PART2 original pdf

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F-1/42 F-1/43 F-1/44 From: To: Subject: Date: maria lucchese Ramirez, Elaine 703 and 705 Fletcher 78704 Sunday, January 10, 2021 2:27:46 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am in favor of the requested variance for the builder. I am writing to allow the builder the variance they are requesting for their builds. Hello, I am a neighbor of the proposed two builds at 703 and 705 fletcher Ave 78704 Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Maria Lucchese 2309 S 2ND ST 78704 Get Outlook for iOS CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. F-1/45 F-1/46 F-1/47 F-1/48 F-1/49 F-1/50 F-1/51 F-1/52 F-1/53 From: Ruth Framel Subject: Case C15-2021-0001 and 0002 Date: January 10, 2021 at 4:15 PM To: elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Cc: Brett Framel Good morning Elaine, As a courtesy for our neighbors, I am forwarding 4 responses to the variance requested for Case Numbers C15-2021- 0001 and C15-201-0002. Others will be emailing their thoughts to you directly. To my knowledge, the neighbors on this street are in favor or granting the request. Some felt they had made their preference known to the developer John Meyer, when he walked the neighborhood, and that was enough. However, when I looked at the official responses online at the COA website today, I noticed that only neighbors who are not affected by the building because they live on another street, had responded in the negative. And the BCNA, without bringing it to the membership or asking neighbors, decided to oppose. As neighbors to the lots, we have lived with truly terrible houses and poorly maintained lots for many years. We look forward to the improvement and look of homes that can be built, especially if the variance is approved. I would like to point out that in general I have been in favor of and appreciative of the general protections the McMansion Envelope has provided to neighbors and neighborhoods around Austin. However, especially in this neighborhood, we see way too many builders circumvent this ordinance by building 3 story skinny houses that are not nearly as livable as wider homes, and this type of build is particularly not in keeping with the surrounding homes. …

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