October 6, 2020 Michael Gaudini 900 Old Koenig Ln Austin TX, 78756 Re: C15-2020-0053 Property Description: LOT 4,5&6 AMENDED PLAT OF LTS A-E & G WUPPERMAN ADDN SEC 2 Dear Michael, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from – variance(s) to decrease the required setback and increase the maximum allowable height requirements for the following chapter of the Land Development Code; Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 – Development Standards, § Section 25-2-1063 - (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (B) (2) reduce setback from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) (C) (1) (b) increase height limit from 30 feet (required) to 60 feet (requested) (C) (2) (b) increase height limit from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested); In order to erect Vertical Mixed-Use project with on-site affordable units being in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Mixed Use – Vertical Mixed Use - Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district, in the Brentwood Neighborhood Denied by Austin Energy (AE) The proposed variance request and footprint of proposed structures conflict with Austin Energy's existing Transmission clearances from our facilities, which is twenty-five feet (25’). Please use this link to be advised of our Transmission and Substation clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: see Page 111. Transmission and Substation requirements. https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
October 6, 2020 Mari Russ 3612 Govalle Ave Austin TX, 78702 Property Description: 120 X 61.7 FT OLT 48 DIVISION A Re: C15-2020-0054 Dear Mari, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section from the City of Austin’s Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (a) to increase the total area of a Second Dwelling Unit; unit not to exceed 1,100 total square feet or Floor to Area Ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller (maximum allowed) to 2,000 square feet (requested) and; (b) to increase the second-floor area of a Second Dwelling Unit; 550 square feet on second floor (maximum allowed) to 1,100 square feet (requested); In order to erect an Accessory Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
October 6, 2020 Lauren Jones 901 Terrell Hill Dr Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0057 Property Description: LOT 10 BLK K OAK RIDGE HEIGHTS SEC 3 Dear Lauren, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following sections of the City of Austin’s Land Development Code; § 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and; § Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, b) Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story from 3 feet (maximum allowed) to 8 feet (requested) above the "average elevation". In order to erect a Single-Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
October 6, 2020 Robert Sparks 6004 Sierra Grande Austin TX, 78759 Property Description: LOT 7 BLK C SIERRA VISTA I Re: C15-2020-0059 Dear Robert, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section from the Land Development Code; § 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) front setback requirements; to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 17 feet (requested); In order to complete a Carport in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
August 25, 2020 Harmony Grogan 2202 W 49th St Austin TX, 78756 Property Description: LOT 1 MEIER ILENE SUBD Re: C15-2020-0042 Dear Harmony, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% of $69,983 (allowed) to $150,000 (requested); In order to complete a remodel and addition to an existing single-family residence being in a “SF-3-NP” Single-Family Residence zoning district and the Rosedale Neighborhood planning area. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Architectural Review Committee October 12, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Version en espanol a continuacion The Architectural Review Committee meeting will be held Monday, October 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with social distancing modifications. THIS MEETING IS LIMITED IN DURATION. PLEASE MAKE PRESENTATIONS AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE (Consider 7-8 minutes) SO THAT ALL APPLICANTS MAY HAVE THE CHANCE TO PRESENT TO AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. Community members will be allowed to listen to the meeting via telephone but do not participate in the meeting. This is a virtual meeting; no in-person input will be allowed. The opportunity for public input will occur at a subsequent meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. All participants (applicants and others) must register in advance (no later than 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 11, 2020 to be notified of the call-in number and other instructions). To listen to the Architectural Review Committee meeting, community members must: If you have submitted a request, you will receive either an email or phone call on the day • Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, October 11. Provide your name and telephone number or email address. • of the meeting with the telephone number and call-in instructions. Participation in this meeting is limited to applicants and staff. • You must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start in order to listen (no later than 2:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted. • Applicants will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, October 11. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Reunión especial del Historic Landmark Commission, Architectural Review Committee FECHA de la reunion: 12 Octubre, 2020 a las tres de la tarde (3:00 p.m.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. La oportunidad a hablar en estas causas sera a una reunion regular del Historic Landmark Commission con noticias publicas. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (11 Octubre 2020 antes del mediodía). Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta …
NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT CLARKSVILLE 12TH STREET SITE WEST END CAPITOL T E E R T S O I N O T N A N A S LADY BIRD LAKE SECOND STREET DISTRICT CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN 1 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 INFORMATION Registered in the National Register of Historical Places for: Example of Postwar Modern Design. Recognition of the significance of Delta Kappa Gamma. Identified as a locally significant structure contributing to the areas of education and architecture. 2 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 VISIONING: COMMEMORATING MODERN DESIGN & DKG 3 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 OPTION 1 | PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN | GROUND LOBBY +524'-0" +529'-0" +532'-0" +525'-0" +527'-0" LOBBY BELOW O.T.B. O.T.B. O.T.B. E TRASH 222 SF O.T.B. LEASING / MGMT 816 SF B.O.H. 750 SF RETAIL / OTHER 3,389 SF " 4 - ' 7 1 +537'-6" TERRACE 560 SF +537'-6" 12th Street i t e e r t S o n o t n A n a S +531'-0" Outdoor Terrace +542'-0" 4 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 OPTION 1B | SOUTH GROUND FLOOR ELEVATION A COMMEMORATIVE SPACE 5 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 OPTION 1B | WEST GROUND FLOOR ELEVATION A COMMEMORATIVE SPACE 6 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 OPTION 2 | RE-USE & REBUILD PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN | GROUND LOBBY +529'-0" +532'-0" +524'-0" +525'-0" +527'-0" LOBBY BELOW MAIL O.T.B. O.T.B. O.T.B. E TRASH 222 SF O.T.B. LEASING / MGMT 816 SF B.O.H. 750 SF RETAIL / OTHER 2,109 SF +537'-6" +537'-6" +537'-6" 12th Street +531'-0" GARDEN i t e e r t S o n o t n A n a S +531'-0" +542'-0" 7 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 OPTION 2 | RE-USE & REBUILD SOUTH GROUND FLOOR ELEVATION A COMMEMORATIVE SPACE 8 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020 OPTION 2 | RE-USE & REBUILD WEST GROUND FLOOR ELEVATION A COMMEMORATIVE SPACE 9 HISTORIC REVIEW | AUSTIN,TX | BLOCK 150 | 2020033 | 10-12-2020
Hill House Relocation Proposal Villas on Rio, LP plans to develop the property located at 2110 Nueces St. A 19 story student housing tower will be built at the site. Currently, the Hill House is located at 2104 Nueces St. Multiple high rise towers have recently been built in the vicinity of the Hill House. Villas on Rio, LP is proposing to relocate the Hill House one block away to 22nd St., an area with multiple historic houses. If the Hill House remains in its current location, there will be high rise towers on all sides. Villas on Rio, LP would like to showcase the house instead of having it hidden by high rise towers. Hill House in Relation to Future Developments The Hill House is currently located at 2104 Nueces St. This location is being overshadowed by high rise student housing. If the Hill House is moved, it would be highlighted in a prominent location with similar houses. Surrounded by High Rise Towers In its current location, the Hill House will be surrounded by 17-19 story student housing towers. These towers will completely wrap the house, making it appear hidden in shadows and out of place. Hill House Relocation Villas on Rio, LP is proposing to relocate the Hill House to 22nd St., adjacent the White Springfield House. The 22nd St. allows the Hill House to be more visible, instead of being overpowered by high rise towers. Access to the house will be better because of less pedestrian traffic. Hill House Proposed Site Plan This site plan reflects the proposed Hill House relocation to the west side of White Springfield House. There is ample room for the relocation, and the large trees will remain. Hill House Rendering The Hill House will be moved to a prominent location which highlights the historic houses along 22nd St. Description of Remodel: • Leveling Foundation • • Structural Repairs Siding Repairs • Railing Repairs • Re-Paint Hill House Current Photos Intersection of 22nd St and Nueces St Intersection of 22nd St and Nueces St Intersection of 22nd St and Rio Grande St Intersection of 22nd St and Rio Grande St
Thank you so much for getting this on the agenda! The increase in crime we have seen around campus in the past few months is unbelievable. The residents do not feel safe and we would like to fence off the perimeter of the property to insure their safety. Attached is a site plan w/ the proposed fencing outlined. Also below are examples photos of the proposed fencing. If you have any initial feedback I am all ears. I would like to get this through HLC this month so that we can install the fence right away. Steck House is a meticulously maintained property and will remain so. We are just very concerned about crime in the area and would like to secure the premises as soon as possible. Thank you very much Steve. Cater Joseph Proposed steel picket fencing material, pickets with crushed spear tops Proposed chain link fencing materials Proposed covered entry gate example
August 2020 August 2020 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News Animal Protection month of August. • A total of 427 animals were adopted (207 dogs, 208 cats, one livestock and one bird). • A total of 95 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs). • A total of 851 animals were brought to the shelter (519 stray, 196 owner surrender, 23 abandoned, 50 public assist and 63 wildlife). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 52 animals to their owners in the field during the • Officers handed out 38 fencing assistance applications, implanted eight microchips and impounded 171 injured animals. • Officers entered 207 rabies exposure reports and submitted 48 specimens for rabies testing. Eight bats tested positive and one raccoon. o The raccoon interacted with a dog in downtown Austin, so notification was sent out to the community regarding the positive test and to advise caution. APO’s are impounding any sick raccoons from this area regardless of contact to confirm that it was an isolated incident. • Animal Protection, along with other workgroups from Animal Services assisted in Hurricane Laura relief both at the intake facility at Circuit of the Americas and the temporary shelter set up by the city at the Austin Convention Center. • Wildlife APO received 55 total coyote-related activities: o 23 sightings o 20 wild sick reports of mange o 2 incidents involving pets o 2 observations o 1 encounter involving pet o 1 wild injured o 1 assist public involving sending emails to residents • Out of 55 coyote related activities, 26 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). Incidents: Pets and livestock were a factor in all 4 activities • o 1 incident involved a coyote jumping into a fenced backyard and killed dog. o 1 incident involved a coyote taking off leash cat. Was unable to contact resident. • Encounters: Pets were a factor in 3 out of 4 activities August 2020 Animal Services Report between and the coyote ran off. Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs o 1 encounter involved a coyote following a girl walking her dog. A resident stepped in- • AAC continues add volunteer support incrementally. In August dog walkers increased to five walkers per day, and cat volunteers now have three spots per day. An anesthetic recovery volunteer spot has also been added, and additional recruitment efforts are being made …
ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC C-2 LATE BACKUP/1 C-2 LATE BACKUP/2 Brentwood Neighborhood Association Serving Our Neighborhood from 45th St. to Justin Lane and North Lamar to Burnet Road Date: October 4, 2020 Re: Compatibility Waiver for property development at 5916 North Lamar The Brentwood Neighborhood Association does not oppose the compatibility waiver for 5916 North Lamar with regard only to the Koenig Lane Christian church (which the church has agreed to) as illustrated in this diagram. We would not support any waiver to the SF-3 residences, if requested. C-2 LATE BACKUP/3
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Public Comment Case Number: C15-2020-0059 Contact: Elaine Ramirez Public Hearing: Board of Adjustment October 12, 2020 I am neither in favor nor do I object, at this time. I am interested in compliance with zoning requirements that apply to myself an all my neighbors. ñ uela LaDonna Casta 5913 Sierra Grande Drive Austin, Texas 78759 At the time of this writing, I cannot say if I am in favor of or if I object to this request for a variance. I know the Sparks and they are very nice people who are engaged in the community. I very much appreciate them for both. I plan to attend the hearing online. I am in the process of having some major construction work done on my property, and the contractors I’ve interviewed are very aware (and sure to make me very aware) of city permitting requirements. I can only imagine, based on the estimates I am reviewing for my projects, how much the carport with tied in roof will and has cost. In my review of the application, it looks like the stated hardships are the heat from the afternoon sun, the shape of the large corner lot, and the need for covered access to a future ramp to the front porch. It seems the carport could be shorter and still accomplish shade and covered access from the car to the porch. I look forward to learning more about this project and this process that impacts my neighborhood. Thank you for the opportunity to submit these comments. C-5 LATE BACKUP/1 C-5 LATE BACKUP/2 C-5 LATE BACKUP/3 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. C-5 LATE BACKUP/4
City Council & City Manager, WHEREAS, the members of the Austin Board of Adjustment (“BOA”), agree that fees have increased to a point that many socioeconomically challenged families in the City have been priced out of the ability to have their due process rights met at the Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, the BOA would like to give a fair and equitable hearing to all citizens that believe they deserve a special exception to, or a hardship variance from, the land development code; and WHEREAS, the metropolitan area of the City of Austin has approximately 11% of its residents below the federal poverty limit who would be severely challenged or unable to pay the BOA current fee thereby preventing these citizens experiencing issues with Austin’s complex land development code from being able to come to our Board for relief; and WHEREAS, further complicating the situation there is a current public health crisis in the form of SARS-CoV-2 that has resulted in mass unemployment and loss of income; and WHEREAS, there has been a noticeable lack of applications from the working or middle class neighborhoods in recent BOA cases and the majority have been for issues related primarily to commercial development and large home/real estate developers; and WHEREAS, in the past the City of Austin has a history of providing financial assistance programs to assist its citizens and has been at the forefront of implementing policy that provides equity and access to government to all i.e. Austin Energy CAP etc.; and WHEREAS, it is the desire that the City Council and City Manager support a fee assistance program for the Board of Adjustments in which the Board fully understands that the current fee structure was intended to reflect the actual cost of services provided by staff within the City, the BOA would like to be clear that any fee assistance program should not result in changes to staffing, rather, that the BOA and the staff provide a public good that should be provided by and supported with tax dollars and fees collected by the city, rather than wholly paid for by socioeconomically challenged applicants; and WHEREAS, the staff that serves the BOA provides exemplary customer service and board support duties, and our city should be proud of the professionalism and knowledge provided by its staff to residents; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201012-2C Date October 12, 2020 Beatrix Jackman, Eagle Scout Subject Recommendation to Council Join the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission in commending Beatrix Jackman on her becoming one of the first female Eagle Scouts. Rationale 1. Beatrix Jackman is a proud transgender girl, dedicated Scout, and committed advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. once she began her gender transition. 2. Beatrix was not permitted to continue as a Scout under the Boy Scouts of America 3. When the Boy Scouts of America changed its name to Scouts BSA and allowed girls to join beginning February 1, 2019, Beatrix was able to resume her passion for Scouting including the completion of her Eagle Scout project to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. 4. The Eagle Scout rank is recognized around the world and signifies the highest level of accomplishment for a Scout. 5. The process for becoming an Eagle Scout is arduous and requires the candidate to complete and/or demonstrate, before their 18th birthday: a. Active participation in the Scouts; b. Scout spirit; c. Merit badges; d. Position of responsibility; e. Service project; and f. Unit leader conference. 6. For her service project, Beatrix worked with PFLAG to make and distribute “self- soothing kits” for LGBTQIA+ youth. This included soliciting donations of supplies, coordinating a volunteer team to assemble the kits, and distributing them to organizations like Out Youth. It is necessary and appropriate for the members of the Austin City Council to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of young leaders like Beatrix. 7. Page 1 of 2 Sources 1. Scouts BSA 2. The Story of a Scout, The Shield, May 30, 2019 Vote Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 2 of 2
