Planning Commission Question and Answer Report Tuesday, September 28, 2021 B-7 Commissioner Azhar: Can you please help me in figuring out how to understand the total savings in taxation that the applicant will receive if we approve the case from the following? Is my understanding correct that what the following information means is that if the applicant currently pays $10,000 combined in taxes, they will only be required to pay $8,500 or am I wrong? Also, can you please explain what the applicant provides in return for the abatement? Are they performing conservation work or other acts to preserve the subject in lieu? Does city staff have an estimation of the combined fiscal impact of Historic Zoning in the City of Austin for all taxing jurisdictions? Staff: The total amount the property owner can expect in tax relief is $8,500 per year. Looking at this property in Travis Central Appraisal District records, the owners most recently owed $18,115.59 in taxes after accounting for the homestead exemption on the property. Presuming similar valuation and taxing rates for next year, they would pay just under $10,000 in total taxes following application of the historic exemption in conjunction with the homestead exemption. For the City of Austin’s part, the exemption amount is based on Tax Code § 11-1-22 and was last revised in 2012. The amount of the tax abatement is capped for homestead properties such as this one. It is not capped for commercial or other non-homestead properties but rather is based on a percentage of the assessed value of the building and land. This partial tax exemption is the sole financial benefit that historic landmark owners receive in exchange for preservation of their property. To be eligible, the owner must preserve and maintain the property in good condition, as verified through annual inspections by Historic Preservation Office staff. The owner is also forfeiting the ability to develop the property as they wish and must apply for and comply with the terms of Certificates of Appropriateness for modifications to the property, which are granted or denied based on historic preservation standards. Staff does not have an estimate of the total fiscal impact of historic zoning across all taxing jurisdictions. This is information that we could work with TCAD to determine, if helpful. B-10: Commissioner Azhar / Staff: • Can PARD staff share what number of affordable units will be lost if the …
Recommend denial of Zilker Café CUP September 28, 2021 1 What is a Conditional Use Permit? • Allowed use within a zoning designation, not a permit to a vendor. Designates entire 6,500 square feet including seating area as appropriate for alcohol sales. • No expiration. • Staff not “entirely” clear how this could be undone; re-zoning process does not include PARB. • Zoning is about compatibility. 2 Safety experts oppose alcohol service at this location due to drowning risk • Dangerous swimming environment – current, low visibility, crowded; diving board • Drowning Prevention Coordinator Dell Children’s OPPOSED • ED of Colin’s Hope, anti-drowning organization OPPOSED • Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth OPPOSED • Barton Springs lifeguards OPPOSED • Additional burden on lifeguards. 3 Major Change at Zilker without Sufficient Community Input or Support • Changing 6- year history of café by creating “destination” through beer and wine sales is a decision being made separate and apart from Zilker Park Vision Plan. • No parking or ride share plan for new destination. • 2015 Community Survey: Question 6 “What would you LIKE to be available?” 425 responses; 20 of 425 (4.7%) include beer, beer and wine; or wine. 95.3% did not mention beer and wine. 2 requests for beer garden. 129 (30%) responses requested fresh juice, mostly in reference to juiceland or smoothies. • CUP Emails received: More than 193 against; 6 in favor; 550 petition signatures change.org. 4 No PARB discussion on fencing courtyard or alcohol sales until CUP. • CCC April 9, 2019 “need to get clarification” “researching alcohol and parks policy” • CCC September 10, 2019; PARB September 24, 2019; City Council October 3, 2019: NO DISCUSSION OF ALCOHOL • RFP Evaluation factors: no requirement for experience with beer and wine sales. • Fencing off seating area: no discussion. • No consideration of revenue estimates with and without. 5 No visibility to playground from cafe. • Not like Central Market or restaurant with playground: no line of sight from café to playground. • Play structure designed for pre-school age 2-5 years old. “Active adult supervision recommended.” Fire truck requires adult supervision. • Path between playground and café is heavily traveled by people going to and from area downstream of dam. • Alta’s café not applicable comparison because no swimming allowed. • P. Terry’s, Juiceland, Casa de Luz all alcohol-free successful locally owned restaurants nearby. 6 CUP is …
Parks and Recreation Board Date: Tuesday, September 28 Subject: 305 S. Congress Avenue PUD application Motion by: Laura Cottam Sajbel, District 9 Seconded by: RATIONALE: Whereas, the City of Austin recognizes the South Central Waterfront property as one of the few remaining locations near downtown that offers public access to Lady Bird Lake and Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, DRAFT Whereas, considerable time and effort from 2012-2015 was spent gathering input from stakeholders--neighborhoods, affordable housing proponents, environmentalists and watershed specialists, city staff from multiple departments, Austin Water, Economic Development, Austin Energy, transportation, consultants, and landowners—to envision the best use of this parcel for the residents of Austin, Whereas, the stakeholders crafted a beautiful, well-documented, and vetted Vision Plan, providing a signature public park and trail, which was approved by City Council in 2016, Whereas, the goals set for the South Central Waterfront include establishing a lively, attractive pedestrian environment; expanding open space and create great public places; and enhancing connections to and along the waterfront; Whereas, the City has appointed an Austin Economic Development Corporation, intended to guide development of this irreplaceable tract of land in the downtown area to benefit the public and the city, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment is being requested ahead of the City’s implementation of South Central Waterfront rules and regulations, which are in the process of being codified, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment application asks for a significant increase in entitlements for the developers yet gives back less (seven instead of nine acres) in the parkland dedication than prescribed by the City’s approved plan, Whereas, a PUD amendment must prove superiorities to the established goals and provide specific details about implementation of those superiorities to be approved, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment has not responded to a number of key concerns from staff, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not allow the city oversight or control over programming in the public parkland and the trail, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not identify the trigger or timing of deeding parkland in a clear and precise manner, and could precipitate the closure of this land during construction, Therefore, be it resolved that the Parks & Recreation Board denies the superiority of the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment, as proposed, because it is found to lack critical parkland superiorities. Be it further resolved that the …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Lisa Hugman. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at 6:48pm. Board Member Hugman departed the meeting at approximately 8:15pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Scott Grantham, Denisha Cox, Christina Bies, Gregory Montes, Grishma Shah, George Maldonado, Steven Prather, Jennifer Massie-Gore, David Hernandez, Ron Crane, Brent Bassett and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club update. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special called meeting of September 14, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Faust second on a vote of 7-0 with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Due to potential time constraints and the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Item B4 to be heard as the first New Business item. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. Board Member Faust made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the Planning Commission that the Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at Zilker Café be denied and further move that the recommendation applies to any other City Council or Board that considers the item; Chair Lewis seconded the motion. The Page 1 of 4 motion passed on an 8-1 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo, Faust, Hugman and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Rinaldi. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the …
PLANNING COMMISSION September 28, 2021 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on September 28, 2021 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Yvette Flores Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Carmen Llanes Pulido Jennifer Mushtaler Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair Jeffrey Thompson Solveij Rosa Praxis Arati Singh – Ex - Officio Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Absent: James Shieh Grayson Cox 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of September 14, 2021. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS Plan Amendment: NPA-2021-0005.01 - ALPHA .95; District 3 2404 Thrasher Lane; Montopolis NP Area, Carson Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Alpha Builders Group, Inc. (Gino Shvetz) Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) Agent: Commercial to Higher Density Single Family land use Request: Staff Rec.: Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov Staff: Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to October 12, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 10-0. Commissioner Praxis off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Shieh absent. 2. C14-2021-0128 - ALPHA .95; District 3 2404 Thrasher Lane; Montopolis NP Area, Carson Creek Watershed Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Alpha Builders Group, Inc. (Gino Shvetz) Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) Agent: CS-NP to SF-6-NP Request: Staff Rec.: Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Staff: Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to October 12, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 10-0. Commissioner Praxis off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Shieh absent. 1. 4. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0081 - 5th & Walsh Rezoning; District 9 1200, 1202, 1204, 1210, 1214, 1214 1/2 W. 5th St.; 504, 506 Walsh St.; Old West Austin NP Area, Lady Bird Lake Watershed Owner/Applicant: Anchor Equities, LTD (Jimmy Nassour); …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for September 27, 2021 Meeting Meeting will be held in person at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Public participation for this Public Hearing will be in-person only and no remote (by telephone) participation will be offered. To participate at this meeting, you must go to City Hall at 301 W. 2nd Street and attend in-person. Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status. For more information on the change in meeting format, please review the City of Austin’s statement here: https://austintexas.gov/news/person-public-meetings-are-back-following-expiry- governors-covid-19-exemptions 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. Historic zoning applications A.1. A.2. 3004 Belmont Circle – Owner-initiated historic zoning 3703 Meadowbank Drive – Commission-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. 200 Lee Barton Drive – Paggi House – Replace existing butterfly roof and construct glass walls between the buildings to fully enclose the courtyard (postponed August 23, 2021) 1616 Northwood Road – McDonald-Doughtie House – Replace existing wood fence with stucco estate wall in backyard, construct new black iron fence in front yard, replace sidewalk, and create curb-cut landing at street 4208 Avenue F – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Construct side addition 608 Baylor Street – Taylor House – Construct a new two-story accessory structure National Register district permit applications C.1. 1805 Waterston Avenue – Clarksville National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and construct new building (postponed August 23, 2021) 2521 Jarratt Avenue – Old West Austin National Register District – Demolish a contributing house (postponed August 23, 2021) 1104 Toyath Street – Clarksville National Register District – Construct a new building (postponed August 23, 2021) 1104 Charlotte Street – Clarksville National Register District – Addition/remodel (postponed August 23, 2021) – Applicant-requested postponement to October 25, 2021 82 San Marcos Street – Willow Spence National Register District – Demolish a ca. 1941 B.2. B.3. B.4. C.2. C.3. C.4. C.5. 1 C.6. C.7. C.8. C.9. house. 1505 Travis Heights Boulevard – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District – Addition/remodel 1412 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District – Construct a two-story addition and replace windows and siding 2400 Pemberton Place – Old West Austin National Register District – Total demolition 2308 Woodlawn Boulevard – Old West Austin National …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 27, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. HRD Learning and Research Center 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 500 Austin, Texas 78744 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 CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 26, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. a. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2020 Commission Annual b. Discussion and possible action on scheduling meetings for calendar year 2022. 3. NEW BUSINESS Review. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 5. 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 Matthew Chustz of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 26, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 26, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 28, 2021. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the June 28, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Mormon’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 26, 2021 Vice-Chair Rogers recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 3:05 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. Closed session ended and Vice-Chair Rogers called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 3:33 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Don Miller regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Water Utility. The motion to deny Don Miller’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Probation of Don Miller was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Discussion was held. Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion was held. c. Discussion and possible action on future …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster 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 …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Windsor Road HLC DATE: September 27, 2021 PC DATE: TBD CASE NUMBER: C14H-2021-0144 APPLICANT: Claire Oswalt (property owner) HISTORIC NAME: Rubinett House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 3004 Belmont Circle ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP (single family residence- neighborhood plan) to SF-3-H-NP (single family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan combining district zoning). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The property is within the 2021 North Central Austin historic resource survey area. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Historic Muny District, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The house’s near-pristine integrity enables it to clearly communicate its historical associations with the development of the Belmont subdivisions, the life and community impact of original owners Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett, the career of architects Lundgren & Maurer, and the character-defining features of Midcentury Modern residential architecture in Austin. Architecture: This architect-designed Midcentury Modern house derives significance from both its historical associations and its architecture. The house is associated with prominent local and international architecture firm, Lundgren & Maurer. It is a rare surviving example of their residential design in Austin, exhibiting many of the key character-defining features of their style. Even if considered without the association with Lundgren & Maurer, the house holds architectural significance as an exceptionally intact example of the regional adaptation of Midcentury Modern architecture popularized in 1950s Austin. See pages F-9 and F-10 in the following application for additional architectural descriptions. Historical Associations: The house is representative of significant trends in community planning and development and development in midcentury Austin, and it also is associated with significant individuals—Shirley and Jarrell “Tank” Rubinett—who played important roles in Austin’s business community and Jewish community in the late twentieth century. From the beginning of their time in Austin, Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett became deeply involved with ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 ACTION: N/A Congregation Agudas Achim and Austin’s Jewish community. The house at 3004 Belmont Circle …
City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet A. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC ZONING PROJECT INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE:__________________ FILE NUMBER(S) _____________________________________________ TENTATIVE HLC DATE: TENTATIVE PC or ZAP DATE:_________________ TENTATIVE CC DATE:_________________ CASE MANAGER _______________________________ APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY:________________________________________ CITY INITIATED: YES / NO ROLLBACK: YES/NO BASIC PROJECT DATA: 1. OWNER’S NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 2. PROJECT NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 3. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): ____________________________________________ Spencer Baugher & Claire Oswalt 3004 Belmont Circle Historic Zoning Application 3004 Belmont Circle 78703 Travis ZIP__________________________ COUNTY:______________________________________ IF PROJECT ADDRESS CANNOT BE DEFINED ABOVE: LOCATED ____________ FRONTAGE FEET ALONG THE N. S. E. W. (CIRCLE ONE) SIDE OF ______________________________________ (ROAD NAME PROPERTY FRONTS ONTO), WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY _______________________________________ DISTANCE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH _________________________________________ CROSS STREET. AREA TO BE REZONED: 4. ACRES _________________ 0.2646 (OR) SQ.FT._______________ 5. ZONING AND LAND USE INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING EXISTING USE TRACT# (IF MORE THAN 1) ________ __________ SF3 SF Residential N/A ________ __________ ________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ACRES / SQ. FT. PROPOSED USE PROPOSED ZONING _______________ 0.2646 _______________ _______________ _____________ Same _____________ _____________ ____________ SF3-H ____________ ____________ RELATED CURRENT CASES: 6. ACTIVE ZONING CASE? 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT? (YES / NO) 8. SUBDIVISION? 9. SITE PLAN? (YES / NO) (YES / NO) (YES / NO) FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ Adopted December 2012 6 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet B. Tax Map Full size tax maps (1"=100') showing properties within 300' of zoning request Per email correspondence with the City of Austin, the entirety of the Historic Zoning Application Package now may be submitted electronically, including the site plan. An electronic reproduction of the site plan is included below. A large map in paper format is available upon request. City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet 1 2 3 4 5 F. 1: Historical Documentation – Deed Chronology Deed Research for (fill in address) 3004 Belmont Circle, Austin, TX 78703 List Deeds chronologically, beginning with earliest transaction first and proceeding through present ownership. The first transaction listed should date at least back to when the original builder of any historic structures on the site first acquired the property (i.e., should pre-date the construction of any buildings/structures on the site). Please use the format delineated below. For each transaction please include: name of Grantor/Grantee, date of transaction, legal description involved, price, …
CASE NUMBER: TBD ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: September 27, 2021 PC DATE: N/A APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Frank W. Denius House WATERSHED: Taylor Slough North NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: West Austin Neighborhood ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 3703 Meadowbank Dr. ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-NP-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP (single family residence – neighborhood plan) to SF-3-H-NP (single family residence –historic landmark—neighborhood plan combining district zoning). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of any historic resources survey to date. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A ACTION: N/A ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras PHONE: 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources, Tarrytown Alliance , Tarrytown Neighborhood Association, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: The building is an example of the Classical Revival style. It was designed by George Matthews Page of Austin’s Page-Southerland-Page. It is likely that Denius was familiar with Page-Southerland-Page’s work at the University of Texas at the time of construction. Page’s two-story symmetrical Greek Revival design features a hipped roof and brick cladding. Its full-width integral porch and second-floor balcony are supported by Classical columns. Ground-floor windows are 6:6, while second-floor fenestration comprises glazed 4-pane French doors. Wood shutters surround all doors and windows. The pool cabana at the rear of the lot, designed by architect Craig M. Overmiller, features matching columns, full-height multi-light windows with fan lights above, and a metal mansard roof. It was constructed after the period of significance and does not contribute to the property’s historic character. Historical Associations: The house at 3703 Meadowbank Drive was built in 1966 for Franklin W. Denius, decorated World War II veteran and renowned University of Texas sponsor. At 19, Denius fought in the Battle of Mortain in 1944 as an infantry staff sergeant, holding a vital position for the Allies against 40,000 Nazi troops. His foresight and innovation helped to create a turning point in the war after the Normandy landings, forever changing history. After Mortain, …
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PROTEST OF PROPOSED REZONING OF 3703 MEADOWBANK DRIVE FROM SF-3-NP I hereby protest any rezoning of the referenced property to any category other than the current SF-3-NP designation. Because of the strong negative racial overtones associated with the building’s current plantation style façade, we wish to modify the appearance of the building to an architectural style that is more widely accepted by all of Austin’s citizens. Sincerely, ___________________________________ Will Hardeman, Owner Date ___________________
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Jim Wittliff Contreras, Kalan Brummett, Elizabeth; Will Hardeman; Allen, Amber; John Stoddard Re: 3703 Meadowbank Dr. Monday, August 30, 2021 1:30:11 PM PROTEST OF PROPOSED REZONING OF[1].pdf Thank you for those replies, Kalan. The property owner has decided to file a protest to the City’s proposed rezoning, which is attached. A significant reason for his opposition is that the prior owner whom Mr. Hardeman purchased the property from, Frank Denius’ son, had requested and was granted a full demolition permit for the property. Mr. Hardeman bought the property with the demolition permit, but he instead wishes to retain a significant portion of the structure, but wants to redesign the façade to remove the plantation appearance, which he and many others associate with slavery. Sincerely, Jim Wittliff
