From: To: Subject: Date: Diana Spain Ramirez, Elaine Support for variance request # C15-2021-0101 - 403/201 East Koenig Ln and 5613 Avenue F. Monday, December 13, 2021 10:05:52 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning, Ms. Ramirez, I am a homeowner in the North Loop neighborhood (5410 Avenue F) and a member of the North Loop Neighborhood Association. I am writing you to let you know that, although I cannot attend the Board of Adjustments meeting tonight about the above variance, I am in full support of it. I hope I have contacted you soon enough to communicate my support to the Board. Thank you very much, Diana Spain 5410 Avenue F Austin, TX 78751-1311 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.
Loayza, Katherine Ramirez, Elaine From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Importance: RE: 12/13/2021 (Mon.) Board of Adjustment hearing - Withdrawal of Item D-3 C15-2021-0102 [IMAN- JWDOCS.FID4278735] Monday, December 13, 2021 1:46:00 PM image001.png High *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine, On behalf of the owner of 3201 Westlake Drive, please consider this a formal request to withdraw item D-3 C15-2021-0102 for B.O.A. action on tonight’s B.O.A. agenda. (Dec. 13, 2021). Thank you, Katherine Katherine P. Loayza Land Use Consultant Jackson Walker L.L.P. 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 236-2259 (512) 236-2002 (fax) The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. This information may constitute information that is confidential and privileged as an attorney-client communication or as attorney work product. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver this communication to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, or use of this communication, electronic or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone, by replying to the sender via e-mail, or by e-mail to ", and please delete this e-mail and any accompanying attachments from your in box, recycle bin, and any other directory, file, or electronic storage. Thank you for your cooperation. From: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2021 8:50 AM Cc: Ramirez, Diana <Diana.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: 12/13/2021 (Mon.) Board of Adjustment hearing Importance: High **RECEIVED FROM EXTERNAL SENDER – USE CAUTION** Greetings Board applicants on the Monday 12/13 agenda – Under the current situation the BOA meeting will be Hybrid for Board Members ONLY, meaning we have to have at least 6 Board Members physically present at City Hall - Council Chambers to have a quorum. Any and all public testimony will need to be in-person. Please read this entire e-mail APPLICANTS TO GIVE CASE PRESENTATION • There can only be one applicant that has to be registered to speak (Primary Speaker) and give presentation on case. (There will be a sign-in book as soon as you walk-in to Council Chambers, you will need to sign in and register if you will be presenting) • There could be additional speaker(s) –architect, surveyor, homeowner, etc. that can sign up as …
80 Rainey Design Commission December 13, 2021 1 Project Team Developer: Architect: Landscape Architect: Civil Engineer: Agent: Lincoln Ventures Pappageorge Haymes TBG Partners Wuest Group Drenner Group 2 3 Current Use Food truck lot, bar and small office. 5 Zoning Central Business District (CBD) 6 Property Facts Address: 78-84 Rainey Street Lot Size: 0.66 acres / 28,814 square feet Rainey Street Entitled Height: 40 feet DDBP Allowable Height: Proposed Height: Unlimited 546 feet / 49 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 20:1 7 Project Facts and Bonus Area Benefit 564,979 Total Project Gross Square Feet (GSF) Rainey Street Density Bonus Area Below 8:1 FAR: Net Residential Floor Area Within 8:1 FAR Density Bonus Affordable Set-Aside Total Required Affordable Square Feet = = 195,935 NSF X 5% 9,797 NSF 9,797 SF (13 units) will be set aside as affordable for-lease residential units at 80% MFI, in order to exceed the 40 feet maximum height limit per the Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations. Downtown Density Bonus Area Between 8:1 to 15:1 FAR: Total GSF Bonus Area Per DDBP (8:1 to 15:1) Green Building Community Benefit Area Total Density Bonus FIL Area Between 8:1 & 15:1 FAR = 201,698 GSF = (57,628) GSF 144,070 GSF = Total Density Bonus FIL Area Between 8:1 & 15:1 FAR Rainey DDBP Fee per SF Total Density Bonus FIL Contribution Between 8:1 & 15:1 FAR = = 144,070 GSF X $5 $720,350 8 Project Facts and Bonus Area Benefit 564,979 Total Project Gross Square Feet (GSF) Downtown Density Bonus Area Above 15:1 FAR: Total GSF Bonus Area Per DDBP (Above 15:1) Additional Affordable Housing Benefit Area Total Density Bonus FIL Area Above 15:1 FAR Total Density Bonus FIL Area Above 15:1 FAR Rainey DDBP Fee per SF Total Density Bonus FIL Contribution Above 15:1 FAR Gross Residential Floor Area Above 15:1 FAR Density Bonus Additional Affordable Set-Aside Total Additional Affordable Square Feet = = = = = = = 132,769 GSF (66,385) GSF 66,385 GSF 66,385 GSF X $5 $331,923 132,769 GSF X 5% 6,638 GSF An additional 6,638 SF (9 units) will be set aside as affordable for-lease residential units at 80% MFI, as a community benefit to exceed the administrative FAR maximum per the DDBP and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations. 9 Total Bonus Area Community Benefit 16,435 SF (approx. 22 units) will be set aside as affordable for-lease residential …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Renee Bornn OWNER: Villas Rio, LP ADDRESS: 2111 RIO GRANDE 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 1 sign(s) on the property: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Villas on Rio Grande in a “GO-MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP”, General Office- Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family– 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. (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Oct 11, 2021 BOA MEETING POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT); Nov 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO DEC 13, 2021 (per applicant); Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT 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 Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair ____________________________ for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0057 ___N____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___N____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___N____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____ Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____ Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____ Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stuart Sampley OWNER: Bryan and Laura Burkhart ADDRESS: 2000 PEACH TREE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (D) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to exceed the average height of six (6) feet or a maximum height of seven (7) feet (required) for a solid fence along the property line in order to maintain a seven (7) foot (requested) tall masonry, wood, steel fence along Bluebonnet St and Peach Tree Street in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed an average height of six feet or a maximum height of seven feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Deny; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 7-4 vote (Board members Thomas Ates, Jessica Cohen, Rahm McDaniel, Agustina Rodriguez nay); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0101 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Whellan OWNER: 201 E Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald Reece) ADDRESS: 201 and 403 KOENIG LN/5613 Avenue F (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a) 60 feet (requested) b) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) in order to erect a Vertical Mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and one acre of on-site, developed parkland in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (C) (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- INTERNET ISSUES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0102 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER: Team Properties, LLC (Pamela Madere) ADDRESS: 3201 WESTLAKE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) along a man-made slough in order to remodel an existing Single-Family residence + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-551 (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nathan Hobbs OWNER: Gary J. Hobbs ADDRESS: 4315 AVENUE A VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,700 square feet (requested) and b) Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% (allowed) to 60% (requested) in order to complete a remodel and addition of an existing home in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting); Nov 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Thomas Ates seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021; Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0100 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ian Ellis ADDRESS: 1003 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-943 (B) (2) (a) (Substandard Lot) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,464 square feet (requested), (TCAD records show 5,740 sq. ft.) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with a Pool in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single-family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (2) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records after March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 5,750 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller Abstained); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021. Dec 13, 2021 Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-INTERNET ISSUES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213 – 1A Seconded By: Samuel Franco Design Commission recommendation for the project located at 80 Rainey Street. Date: December 20, 2021 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, substantially complies with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: Dear Director of Housing and Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following positive attributes: Josue Meiners 1. Proposed project will provide Great Streets improvements to neighboring property at 86 Rainey Street. 2. Project proposed to preserve onsite two existing structures located at 78 & 84 Rainey Street. These will be 3. Retail/ Restaurant space provide along Rainey Street on lower two levels. Additionally, food and beverage incorporated into the project. space is provided in basement level. 4. Curb cuts are limited to one and it is located off of rear alley. 5. Proposed paseo between new structure and existing structures provide both outdoor plaza space and serve as a connection to the MACC. 6. Paseo/ Plaza to include artwork by local artists. 7. 11th floor restaurant/ bar is open to the public with dedicated elevator lobby at street level. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Aan Coleman, Samuel Franco, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Jen Weaver, Josue Meiners Against: None Absent: Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recuse: David Carroll Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-01A 80 Rainey Street
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1D Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Dove Springs Health Facility, located at 5811 Palo Blanco Lane. Evan Taniguchi Seconded By: Aan Coleman Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Dove Springs Health Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the requested Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Subchapter E Section 2.3.1 be approved. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Dove Springs Health Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. The proposed building is sited to preserve several existing heritage trees. 2. Extensive community engagement was conducted that influenced final design. 3. This project will provide gathering spaces for the Dove Springs community. 4. Proposed building will include onsite solar power generation. 5. Project proposes pedestrian connectivity to adjacent neighborhood and Recreation Center. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco, Aan 7 - 0 - 0 Coleman Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1D Dove Springs Health Facility
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1E Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, located at 3811 East 12th Street. Samuel Franco Seconded By: Josue Meiners Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. With the additional recommendation that the design incorporates additional covered picnic areas adjacent to the pool. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects a thorough community engagement process, including 2018 Masterplan 2. Three heritage trees are being preserved. 3. Shaded accessible route is provided from 12th Street right-of-way. 4. Existing building is being preserved. 5. Multi-purpose building is being added to accommodate neighborhood events. 6. Parking lot is being modified to provide accessible spaces, car charging stations, carpool spaces, and 7. Project is pursuing the sustainable SITES certification. bicycle parking. 6- 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recused: Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1E Givens Park Community Pool Facility
City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1F Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility, located at 7400 Loyola Lane. Samuel Franco Seconded By: Josue Meiners Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects the community’s input from a thorough outreach effort. 2. Shaded accessible route is provided from Loyola Lane right-of-way. 3. Accommodations for food truck vendors provided with shaded seating. 4. Connection to Colony Park Ball Fields and Recreation Center is provided. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recused: Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Melissa Henao-Robledo, Evan Taniguchi David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1F Colony Park Community Pool Facility
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES December 10, 2021 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo Speakers who register before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities June 11, 2021 Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2022 meeting schedule. B. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the Americans with Disabilities Act Program Into the Civil Rights Office. C. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. D. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. E. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. F. Discussion and possible action on a grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in North Austin's Georgian Acres neighborhood. 3. OLD BUSINESS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
Commission on Seniors Community Interest Announcement AGE-FRIENDLY AUSTIN FORUM: SOCIAL PARTICIPATION Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 1:00pm Remote Event: Age-friendly Austin Forum Series (all events) Tickets | Eventbrite A quorum of Commission on Seniors members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission on Seniors business will occur Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s October 27, 2021 regular meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule 2. Discussion regarding Building and Standards Commission retreat. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Presentation regarding City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Developmental Services Department Page 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 4. Case Numbers: CL 2021-191475 and CL 2021-191477 Property address: 9601 Middle Fiskville Road, aka Plaza Apartments; Building G, Unit 2 and Building X, Unit 2 / Owner: Mira Vista Holdco, LLC Staff presenter: John Serna Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program multi-family commercial structures 5. Case Number: CL 2021-191701 Property address: 306 Cedarbrook Court /Owner: Elizabeth H. Burks Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structue 6. Case Number: CL 2021-191015 Property address: 2101 Donahue Lane / Owner: Zuhair Khan Staff presenter: John Hatley Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential duplex structure 7. Case Number: CL 2021-190864 Property address: 2324 Bitter Creek Drive/ Owner: Christian Ministries Magdalene Trust Staff presenter: Juan Villareal Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential structure Appeal(s): The …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 8, 2021 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approval of minutes from the June 6, 2021 and August 16, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meetings. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None NEW BUSINESS a. Approve 2022 Small Area Planning Meeting Schedule. The Committee will consider approving its regular meeting schedule for 2022. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. 305 S. Congress PUD - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814-89-0003.02). The Applicant is proposing to amend the existing PUD ordinance to modify the permitted land uses and site development regulations. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD). Representatives from Capital Metro and the Housing & Planning Department will present an overview and answer questions about the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) project to plan for equitable outcomes for area residents of all incomes and backgrounds along Project Connect corridors. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Mark Walters at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-7695 or mark.walters@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-7695 or mark.walters@austintexas.gov)
