Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Hedda Elias Thursday, July 23, 2020 12:59 PM Clark, Kate Revised letter for backup Montopolis cases *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Ms. Clark: Please either switch out this letter for the one that is already in the backup for these cases, or include it after the other letter. Thank you! I am writing in opposition to cases C14‐2020‐0039, C14‐2020‐0039 & C14‐2020‐0044. Background The same group of developers is asking for zoning changes to SF‐6 on four different lots in Montopolis. According to UT‐ Austin's report Uprooted, my neighborhood is one of the few that can still be saved from gentrification. Two of these cases are on my small street that is already a major bike throuroghfare with no sidewalks and frequent deer crossings, the same street as the 508 Kemp Street case which was approved for SF‐6 zoning at the planning commission meeting June 23. We already have amenities; we don't need developer promises Know that the sites for 200 Montopolis and Clovis/Kemp have direct access to the public trail into Roy G. Guerrero Park, which has scenic views from the lawn and one of the best playgrounds in the city. The Saxon Acres site is across from Civitan Park. Any promises of playgrounds, scenic views or 1 affordable unit ring hollow in these cases, as they did with 508 Kemp St. In reference to C14‐2020‐0030 & C14‐2020‐0039: No direct access to highway right of way nor major street The city staff recommendation states that 200 Montopolis is bordered by the Hwy 183 right of way. This is inaccurate. This land borders the old Montopolis Bridge and the trail that leads into Roy Guerrero Park and the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike trail. The Old Montopolis Bridge is being converted into a bike and pedestrian bridge. Furthermore, this is not the main section of Montopolis Drive. It is a tiny road with unmarked lanes and no sidewalks that turns into a right‐turn only lane onto the main Montopolis Drive just past where it intersects with Clovis/Kemp Street. If drivers from either 200 Montopolis or Clovis/Kemp want to go north or south on Hwy 183 (the only way to head into downtown) they will be coming on Kemp Street to mix with the bicycles that already pass, deer that cross the road from one field to the other and kids that …
Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi, Tim Thomas Tuesday, July 28, 2020 9:50 AM Clark, Kate C14-2020-0056 1 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I would like to add my support for removing the drive‐through conditional overlay for case C14‐2020‐0056 1. Currently the only walkable option for food in this area is the Chevron at Pleasant Valley and Oltorf. It is within walking distance of where Mike Ramos was killed by police. Even in the correspondence you have received so far it is clear that the entire point of opposing this change is to keep working class people away from the more affluent neighborhoods at the top of Oltorf and Wickersham. Neighborhoods where homes are fast approaching a million dollars. While I'm an avid supporter of active transportation and support getting rid of *all* drive throughs I do not support allowing home owners to prevent drive‐throughs in their neighborhoods and pushing them into poorer ones. I don't support their desire to, as one EROC Contact Team Member put it, "attract a clean business to our area". Structural racism in Austin is built upon these small conditional overlays. If you look at a 1 mile radius of this house you'll see that the Contact Team has littered every single undeveloped property with poison pills to prevent development in the form of conditional overlays. You have a chance to fight this structural racism and by saying no to the contact team. Thanks, Tim Thomas 3403 Santa Monica Dr, 78741 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov. 1 Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Julie Green Tuesday, July 28, 2020 12:31 PM ; Ira Strange; Clark, Kate; ; Subject: Re: C14-2020-0056, 4544 E Oltorf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To whom it may concern, My name is Julie Green, I serve on the HOA board at Monaco Condominium, located adjacent to the property in question. We are adamantly opposed to having a drive thru service facility as our next door neighbors. This would totally disrupt the community environment of our property. As I have seen in the report from the emails, this is a high traffic area on the corner, and putting a drive thru there would …
ZONING CASE C14-2020-0056 WICKERSHAM IS DESIGNATED AS A HEALTHY STREET WICKERSHAM-OLTORF INTERSECTION There are bike lanes on both Wickersham and Oltorf. Wickersham is designated as a Heathy Street as part of the Country Club Creek Trail. Drive through exits on these streets will create dangerous situations for bike riders. MONTOPOLIS TO WICKERSHAM DISTANCE ON OLTORF WEST-BOUND CARS ON OLTORF ENCOUNTER NO CROSS STREETS OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS FROM MONTOPOLIS TO WICKERSHAM, A DISTANCE OF OVER 1 MILE. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 45 M/HR. HIGH SPEED WEST-BOUND TRAFFIC ON OLTORF West-bound cars on Oltorf crest the hill east of Wickersham at 40 m/hr. This crest is 270 feet east of the Wickersham intersection. At this speed and distance, a west-bound driver has 4.7 seconds to react to a car entering Oltorf at the Wickersham intersection. This is the reason there are many accidents at this intersection. THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD The area around the Wickersham-Oltorf intersection is entirely residential, with condominiums and apartment complexes on all sides. The residents of the adjacent Monaco and Chamonix condominiums oppose drive- through services. The EROC Contact Team has voted to oppose this change. Drive- through services will disrupt the residential character of this area with increased traffic, noise, and lights. RECOMMENDATIONS • Retain the prohibition on drive-through services. • If the Planning Commission does recommend allowing drive- through services, do not allow high traffic volume services like fast food restaurants.
903 West 12th Street C14-2020-0052 Planning Commission July 28, 2020 903 W. 12th St. Request • Rezone from CS to DMU-CO; the CO limits the height to 60 feet. CS DMU-CO Downtown Austin Plan • The DAP calls out the Property for DMU-60 rezoning SITE SITE Floodplain SITE
Planning Board, I am one of the owners of 1818 South Lakeshore Blvd., the condominium complex adjacent to this proposed project. I would like to go on record as opposing this request, specifically the portion related to removal of the deed restriction that addresses “for-sale units.” If you review the history of redevelopment of this property dating back to 2005, you will see that a significant amount of green space, trees and public access was removed in order to build the current AMLI buildings. A great amount of energy and time was spent in negotiations between the City, stakeholders, and adjacent property owners crafting the density bonus package and deed restrictions currently on this property. I understand there are housing demands, and the City is looking for increased density, however we should not give away the concept of homeownership for this goal. It was important 15 years ago and even more so now to make available “for sale units” in this area of the City. I am certain AMLI will decry opine that it does not fit into their business practices, or business model. This was their position in 2005 and significant bonuses were received by them at the time of redevelopment. I would ask that this Board and the City insist that AMLI live up to their obligations and that you deny their request. Sincerely , Stephen Tittle Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi, Tim Thomas Tuesday, July 28, 2020 9:54 AM Clark, Kate C14-05-0112(RCA2) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I would like to add my enthusiastic support for removing the requirement for home ownership on this property and add additional rental units. The majority of the people who live in my neighborhood rent. While opportunities for home ownership sound good in theory, in practice they help to increase segregation the neighborhood. Due to historical structural racism, such as the way the GI Bill was handled, the majority of people with the generational wealth to purchase a home in this area are white, and so saying you prefer home ownership is implicitly saying you would prefer more white people in the neighborhood without having to say it explicitly. These additional rental units will provide additional housing for the people who need it most and I urge you to remove the conditional overlay. Thanks, Tim Thomas 3403 Santa Monica, 78741 CAUTION: This email was received at the …
Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Hedda Elias Thursday, July 23, 2020 12:59 PM Clark, Kate Revised letter for backup Montopolis cases *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Ms. Clark: Please either switch out this letter for the one that is already in the backup for these cases, or include it after the other letter. Thank you! I am writing in opposition to cases C14‐2020‐0039, C14‐2020‐0039 & C14‐2020‐0044. Background The same group of developers is asking for zoning changes to SF‐6 on four different lots in Montopolis. According to UT‐ Austin's report Uprooted, my neighborhood is one of the few that can still be saved from gentrification. Two of these cases are on my small street that is already a major bike throuroghfare with no sidewalks and frequent deer crossings, the same street as the 508 Kemp Street case which was approved for SF‐6 zoning at the planning commission meeting June 23. We already have amenities; we don't need developer promises Know that the sites for 200 Montopolis and Clovis/Kemp have direct access to the public trail into Roy G. Guerrero Park, which has scenic views from the lawn and one of the best playgrounds in the city. The Saxon Acres site is across from Civitan Park. Any promises of playgrounds, scenic views or 1 affordable unit ring hollow in these cases, as they did with 508 Kemp St. In reference to C14‐2020‐0030 & C14‐2020‐0039: No direct access to highway right of way nor major street The city staff recommendation states that 200 Montopolis is bordered by the Hwy 183 right of way. This is inaccurate. This land borders the old Montopolis Bridge and the trail that leads into Roy Guerrero Park and the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike trail. The Old Montopolis Bridge is being converted into a bike and pedestrian bridge. Furthermore, this is not the main section of Montopolis Drive. It is a tiny road with unmarked lanes and no sidewalks that turns into a right‐turn only lane onto the main Montopolis Drive just past where it intersects with Clovis/Kemp Street. If drivers from either 200 Montopolis or Clovis/Kemp want to go north or south on Hwy 183 (the only way to head into downtown) they will be coming on Kemp Street to mix with the bicycles that already pass, deer that cross the road from one field to the other and kids that …
Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Hedda Elias Thursday, July 23, 2020 12:59 PM Clark, Kate Revised letter for backup Montopolis cases *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Ms. Clark: Please either switch out this letter for the one that is already in the backup for these cases, or include it after the other letter. Thank you! I am writing in opposition to cases C14‐2020‐0039, C14‐2020‐0039 & C14‐2020‐0044. Background The same group of developers is asking for zoning changes to SF‐6 on four different lots in Montopolis. According to UT‐ Austin's report Uprooted, my neighborhood is one of the few that can still be saved from gentrification. Two of these cases are on my small street that is already a major bike throuroghfare with no sidewalks and frequent deer crossings, the same street as the 508 Kemp Street case which was approved for SF‐6 zoning at the planning commission meeting June 23. We already have amenities; we don't need developer promises Know that the sites for 200 Montopolis and Clovis/Kemp have direct access to the public trail into Roy G. Guerrero Park, which has scenic views from the lawn and one of the best playgrounds in the city. The Saxon Acres site is across from Civitan Park. Any promises of playgrounds, scenic views or 1 affordable unit ring hollow in these cases, as they did with 508 Kemp St. In reference to C14‐2020‐0030 & C14‐2020‐0039: No direct access to highway right of way nor major street The city staff recommendation states that 200 Montopolis is bordered by the Hwy 183 right of way. This is inaccurate. This land borders the old Montopolis Bridge and the trail that leads into Roy Guerrero Park and the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike trail. The Old Montopolis Bridge is being converted into a bike and pedestrian bridge. Furthermore, this is not the main section of Montopolis Drive. It is a tiny road with unmarked lanes and no sidewalks that turns into a right‐turn only lane onto the main Montopolis Drive just past where it intersects with Clovis/Kemp Street. If drivers from either 200 Montopolis or Clovis/Kemp want to go north or south on Hwy 183 (the only way to head into downtown) they will be coming on Kemp Street to mix with the bicycles that already pass, deer that cross the road from one field to the other and kids that …
1907 Webberville Road 7/28/2020 9/6/2019 Executive Summary ZONING: • SF-3-NP (Residential Urban Infill) – Allows for high density single family and commercial SIZE: • 11.6 acres • 8 acres developable (currently) APPROVED SITE PLAN: • Approved plan for 86 units-single family residential units • Under current Zoning, could achieve +/-102 • Requires right of way dedication, multiple City applications, oversized infrastructure, minimal open space GOAL: • Re-zone property to SF-6 • Maintain same use, single family residential with same density as currently entitled • Create more efficient design, reduce unwarranted infrastructure, more open space, provide affordable units Plat Approved Design; Conforms to Zoning (86 Units) Zoning Requirements: Urban Infill: • Single Family* 40-80% total units • Duplex 0-10% total units • TH & MF 10-20% total units • Community open space 20% for infill parcels > 5 acres Design Cons: • • Layout of homes placed against topography as opposed to “with it” Lot configuration, reduced efficiency • Alienated west side of the project • Minimized community green space • Minimized pedestrian and vehicular connections • Requires Right of Way dedication and multiple City permitting applications Option 1A: Allowed by Current Zoning (102 Units) • • • This plan would require “Site Revision” application to be approved by City of Austin and Planning Commission • Does allow for better vehicular and pedestrian connections • More community green space but still not as connected as desired Too much infrastructure (Still requires Right of Way dedication), City maintained streets on a portion of site, City owned ponds Fee simple lot creation limits design efficiencies Proposed Option: Rezone to SF-6 (~103 Units) Benefits • Reduced site infrastructure by creating private streets and not Publicly owned streets “Intentional” design elements around open space Pedestrian and vehicular connections improved Design of units to work with topography as opposed to against it Creates more diverse Unit Mix (2-4 BRs) • Open space increased 15% of all Units entitled above 86 units will be reserved for affordability and conveyed @ 70% MFI Parkland Fees generated to be earmarked for Red Bluff Nature Preserve during site plan review with the COA Impervious cover reduced by approx. 5- 10% • NO 3 story Units • • • • • • •
Jason Lucio 5501 Maple Marsh Ct. Austin, TX 78744 512-694-9377 jasonlucio@gmail.com July 27, 2020 Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members Planning Commission City of Austin RE: Neighborhood Plan Amendment Case Number: NPA-2016-0014.01.SH Rezoning Case Number: C14-2017-0010.SH Project Location: 4400 Nuckols Crossing Dear Commission Kenny and Planning Commissioners: As a resident of Dove Springs and member of the Arbor Ridge Homeowners Association, roughly 0.9 miles south of the proposed development, I stand in opposition to the amendment to the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan from SF-2 to MF-4, as well as the requested zoning change. I am a member of the SCNP Contact Team, a member of the Arbor Ridge Homeowners Association, and have attended the virtual community meetings with the applicant regarding this proposed development. The contact team has a history of supporting responsible development. This development is a project that I would normally support, but not in this specific location, as it is too dangerous. The entrance to the proposed development is on Nuckols Crossing, a substandard road, and is near a blind curve with quickly rising elevation. The proposed development is 100% low-income senior housing. Low-income residents are assumed to be low-income for life. They will need access to public transportation. However, without even sidewalks, the over half-mile trek to nearest public transportation is unacceptable and will put both pedestrian and driver lives at risk. Residents of this development will need to walk over a half-mile south to reach public transportation. The sidewalk starts several hundred feet to the south, and is on the opposite side of the street, with no pedestrian crossing, forcing residents to either jaywalk and dangerously cross traffic, or walk on an unimproved shoulder near a ditch. The other alternative will be to walk north over a half-mile, without a sidewalk, down a hill, around a blind curve, with thick brush on both sides. There are no street lights. We can assume that the low-income residents of the proposed development would use the new public health center planned for Dove Springs. However, there is no public transportation that travels down Nuckols Crossing, which means these senior low-income residents will need to walk over one mile, without access to a sidewalk for almost half a mile, in order to access public services, like the health center, recreation center, or library. The Austin Transportation Department traffic analysis, which has errors as to street width, does not take …
924 E 7th Street Compatibility Waiver Item B-17 SP-2019-0591C Planning Commission July 28, 2020 Site Plan 2 Property Line Study 3 Property Line Study 4 5 Historical Commission Letter 6 Historical Commission Letter 7
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20200728-B-22) : Street Impact Fee Program Please see attachment. Date of Approval: July 28 2020 Record of the vote: 10-0. Commissioners Llanes Pulido and Seeger abstained. Commissioner Hempel absent. Attest: _____________________________________________ Liaison Street Impact Fee Ordinance: Planning Commission Recommendation Based on discussion w/ city staff, stakeholders, and planning commissioners July 28, 2020 Collection fee rates – PC rec PC makes no recommendation on fee schedule, but recommends separating downtown and campus Collection fee rates 1. No recommendation on fees/development unit (table is not in draft ordinance) 2. Set separate fee schedule for downtown (could allow more freedom in setting fee schedule out of downtown) 3. Set separate fee schedule for UNO/West Campus area. Mobility adjustments Anti-displacement Affordable housing discounts Infrastructure offsets Full exemptions Phase-in Administration 2 Mobility adjustments – PC rec Staff rec utilizes TIA process to determine mobility adjustment. PC recommends instead using parking/location table. Collection fee rates PC WG replacement option (Stackable: 1 TPN adjustment and bicycle network adjustment – max 70% adjustment): Mobility adjustments Anti-displacement Affordable housing discounts Infrastructure offsets Full exemptions Phase-in Administration 1) Up to 40% adjustment for sites w/in ½ mile of Transit Priority Network graduated from 0-40% based on reduced parking per table published by ATD in Traffic Criteria Manual. 2) Up to 60% adjustment w/in ¼ mile of TPN or ½ mile of approved light rail stations graduated from 0-40% based on reduced parking per table published by ATD in Traffic Criteria Manual. 3) 10% adjustment if w/in ½ mile of Bicycle Priority Network. 4) Exception: New Single Family or residential w/ over 2 parking spots/unit are are not eligible for any mobility adjustment. 5) Alterative calc: Developers may submit a TIA and be eligible for the 70% maximum mobility adjustment based on trip reductions. 6) Separate downtown: Treat downtown as entirely served by transit/bike. Up to 70% adjustment, based on separate ATD published parking table specifically for downtown. 7) Separate UNO/west campus: Treat as entirely served by transit/bike. Up to 70% adjustment, based on separate ATD published parking table specifically for UNO/west campus. 3 Anti-Displacement Policy Staff rec does not have anti-displacement policy. PC recommends option for no mobility adjustments in displacement areas. Collection fee rates Any site containing existing residential units in active or potential displacement areas (per as-yet-created map published by NHCD) are not eligible for mobility adjustments. • Note: Affordable housing discounts, infrastructure …
PLANNING COMMISSION July 28, 2020 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on July 28, 2020 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Kenny called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Yvette Flores Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Vice-Chair Conor Kenny – Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Patricia Seeger Todd Shaw James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Absent: Claire Hempel Ann Teich – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of July 14, 2020. Motion to approve the minutes of July 14, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Kazi, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 12-0. Commissioner Hempel absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0030 - 200 Montopolis Rezoning; District 3 200 Montopolis Drive and 6208 Clovis Street, Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds; Montopolis NP Area Owner/Applicant: Nine Banded Holdings LLC (Taylor Jackson) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) SF-3-NP to SF-6-NP Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Seeger to deny SF-6-NP combining district zoning for C14-2020-0030 - 200 Montopolis Rezoning located at 200 Montopolis Drive and 6208 Clovis Street was approved on a vote of 7-5. Vice-Chair Kazi and Commissioners Anderson, Howard, Shieh, and Llanes Pulido voted nay. Commissioner Hempel absent. 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0044 - Saxon Acres Residential Zoning; District 3 316 Saxon Lane & 6328 El Mirando Street, Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds; Montopolis NP Area Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres LLC (Danny Walker) Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) Agent: SF-3-NP to SF-6-NP Request: Staff Rec.: Recommended Staff: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Howard to grant SF-6-NP combining district zoning for C14-2020-0044 - Saxon Acres Residential Zoning located at 316 Saxon Lane & 6328 El Mirando Street was approved on a vote of 7-5. Commissioners Schneider, Shaw and Seeger and Llanes …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for July 27, 2020 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register in advance no later than Sunday, July 26th by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To register, applicants and residents must: Email or call the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, July 26. 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. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, July 26. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. • Address/description Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District (C14H-2020-0069) – Designate a historic district with African American community significance. Historic Zoning Item A.1 Certificates of Appropriateness Item B.1 Address/description 1415 Lavaca Street (C14H-1996-0003) – Construct a 12-story hotel atop the Bartholomew-Robinson Building. 2210 Windsor Road (C14H-2008-0016) – Construct additions and modify existing structure. 1406 Enfield Road (C14H-2009-0058) – Construct a pool and fencing; demolish the detached garage. 809 E. 9th Street (C14H-2011-0002) – Construct a mid-rise building adjacent to the historic structure. 4112 Avenue B (C14H-1989-0016) – Construct a steel fence. 506 Barton Boulevard/The UMLAUF (GF-2020-098312) – Replace the roof in-kind; repoint brick (Heritage Grant-funded project). B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 National Register Historic District permits Item C.1 C.2 Address/description 92 Rainey Street (NRD-2020-0004)– Demolish a house (Postponement from June 22, 2020 meeting). 2338 Columbus Drive (NRD-2020-0025)– Construct a maintenance barn in the Zilker Park National Register District. C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 2607 McCallum Drive (NRD-2020-0027) – Demolish a contributing building in the Old West Austin National Register District. 1404 Hardouin Avenue (HR-2020-084996) – Alter window and door openings, replace cladding, and construct a 2-story rear addition and 2-story detached garage in …
Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to be held Monday, July 27, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 26, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 27, 2020 Municipal Civil Service Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2859 or matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 26, 2020 (the day before the scheduled 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 matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon on Sunday, July 26, 2020, the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to 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 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on July 13, 2020. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alexander Luna regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 13, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Lancaster called the Commission meeting to order at 9:54 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Perez-Wiseley Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Lisa Rodriguez, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes from the February 24, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Chair Lancaster’s second, on a 5–0 vote. February 24, 2020. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2020 Chair Lancaster recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 6:33 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. Closed session ended and Chair Lancaster called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 7:32 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. The motion to deny Alan Limuel’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Probation of Alan Limuel was approved on Chair Lancaster’s motion, Commissioner Roger’s second, on a vote of 5-0. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2019 Commission Annual Review. The motion to approve the 2019 Commission Annual Review was approved on Commissioner Perez-Wiseley’s motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 5-0. a. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates, times, and locations. 4. OLD …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission has received information that some employees who have had appeals granted may have suffered negative consequences. The Commission believes that a review of its rulings is appropriate. Pamela Lancaster, Chair; Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair; Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey; Commissioner Teresa Perez-Wiseley Absent: Commissioner Lottie Dailey Vote For: Against: Abstain: Attest: 2 of2 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 8, 2019 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission is a five-member …
2020 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 13, 2020 Monday, July 13, 2020 Monday, January 27, 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, February 10, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, February 24, 2020 Monday, August 24, 2020 Monday, March 9, 2020 Monday, September 14, 2020 Monday, March 23, 2020 Monday, September 28, 2020 Monday, April 13, 2020 Monday, October 12, 2020 Monday, April 27, 2020 Monday, October 26, 2020 Monday, May 11, 2020 Monday, November 9, 2020 Monday, June 8, 2020 Monday, December 14, 2020 Monday, June 22, 2020 Schedule approved at June 10, 2019 MCS Commission Meeting,
Historic Landmark Commission July 27, 2020 The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held July 27, 2020 with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants and others) must register in advance (no later than Sunday, July 26, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 27, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, July 26. 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 the meeting start in order to speak (not later than 5:45 p.m.). 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 preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, July 26, 2020. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, July 27, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the attached notes for how to participate. COMMISSION MEMBERS: _____ Emily Reed, Chair ______ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ______ Witt Featherston ______ Ben Heimsath ______ Mathew Jacob ______ Kevin Koch ______ Kelly Little ______ Trey McWhorter ______ Terri Myers ______ Alex Papavasiliou ______ Blake Tollett AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 22, 2020 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Presentation by AISD regarding Yellow Jacket Stadium A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. C14H-2020-0069 – Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District – Discussion Roughly bounded by: E. 21st Street on the north, Cedar Avenue on the …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, June 22, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting was conducted remotely via teleconference. COMMISSION MEMBERS: ___X__ Emily Reed, Chair ___X___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ___X___ Witt Featherston ___X___ Ben Heimsath ______ Mathew Jacob ___X___ Kevin Koch ___X___ Kelly Little ___X___ Trey McWhorter ______ Terri Myers ___X___ Alex Papavasiliou ___X___ Blake Tollett CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 18, 2020 AGENDA MOTION: Pass item 1.A on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Oakwood Cemetery Archaeology Excavation Report By: Kim McKnight, Austin Parks and Recreation Department staff B. Preliminary design concepts for an addition to the Bartholomew Building, 1415 Lavaca Street By: William Franks Speakers in favor: Bill Franks Keith Carlson Ali Momin Boyd Harris Nazar Momin No speakers opposed C. Presentation by AISD regarding Yellow Jacket Stadium NOTE: AISD is submitting an e-mail that addresses immediate concerns regarding the preservation of Yellow Jacket Stadium and will provide a full briefing at the July 27, 2020 meeting. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE No cases. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-1997-0008 – Northcliffe - Norwood Estate – Offered for consent approval 1018 Edgecliff Terrace Council District 9 Proposal: Restore historic home, add a rear trellis, reconstruct historic teahouse gazebo, add new storage building, and landscaping. Applicant: Susan Benz City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed with the recommendation that on- site interpretive materials are included in the project’s scope of work. MOTION: Pass item B.1 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 7-0-1, Heimsath abstaining. 2. C14H-2013-0003 – Offered for consent approval Seaholm Intake Building, 801 W. Cesar Chavez Council District 9 Proposal: Construct new front entrance, two rooftop units, and restore windows and other maintenance and repairs. Applicant: Kevin Johnson, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. MOTION: Pass item B.2 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. 3. C14H-2006-LHD-2020-0018 – Offered for consent approval 3803 Avenue H Council District 3 Proposal: Reconstruct original dormer with …
