EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:23pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Noemi Castro, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Board Members Absent: John Estrada, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ricky Reyes, Citizen spoke on Native American Heritage Month. He explained its purpose was to honor and celebrate the rich history, language, traditions, and contributions of the Native American community to ensure its legacy continues to be recognized and valued by future generations. Both Chair Navarro and Vice Chair Zamarippa-Saenz asked Mr. Reyes to send an email with events and programs that have been done in San Antonio so the board and the MACC could discuss ways of possibly incorporating programs/events if they were not already holding programs geared to sharing the type of information Reyes was requesting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of November 6, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Herrera seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (6.0). Motion passed. Members Estrada, Martinez, and Reyna were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, November and December programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. 1 Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative reported on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Academia Cuauhtli, Caminos Teen Leadership programming, and current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. Tamzarian shared the dates that were set for all 2025 signature events beginning with La Mujer taking place April 25, Awards of Excellence, Saturday June 28th, Viva Mexico, Saturday, September 13, and Dia de Los Muertos, Saturday, November 1, noting the locations were still being determined but confirmed the Awards of Excellence would be held at the Long Center. She also shared …
1.8.25 MACC Staff Report – Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Holistic Wellness Programming Past: 2nd Annual Tamalada Saturday, December 7 @ 1:30-5pm Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center Attendance: 89 Participants learned how to make traditional tamales with Doña Reyna from Veracruz All Natural. They also got to make corn husk dolls and holiday ornaments. Jesus Garcia from Herbal Action Project helped folks made their own champurrado kits! Participants left with some tasty tamales and recipes, and everyone really enjoyed this all-ages, bilingual event. ADA interpretation was also an appreciated feature at this event! All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am (No classes Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4) Southeast Library Attendance:16 Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath. with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10:30am Yarborough Library Attendance: 11 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Healing Garden Workday (16+): Sunday, December 8 @ 9-11am Sunset Valley Community Garden Attendance: 4 At the ESB-MACC's Healing Garden, we grow herbs that can be used in everyday health. If you are interested in gardening or sharing in our harvest, join us for one of our workdays. Volunteers will be working hands on maintaining the garden and its infrastructure. Pre-registration required. Volunteer Club: Gift Sorting (16+): Thursday, December 12 @ 1:30-4:30pm Salvation Army Angel Tree Warehouse Attendance: 9 Volunteers may unpack and organize toys and clothing, set up shelving, decorate, answer phones, and fulfill wishes for children, etc. Pre-registration required. Women’s Circle (16+): Sunday, Dec 15 @ 3:30-5pm The Center for Arts + Healing Attendance:16 Join us to share in plática (heart-centered conversation), self-care practices, and canto (song). This is a time to connect with others, nurture yourself, and refill your cup under the light of the full moon. Upcoming All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am (No classes Jan. 4, 11) Southeast Library Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath. with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wednesday of each month starting January @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, January 8th, 2025 – 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x x x ab vac x Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) 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. Eric Standridge spoke on 1500 E 12th and Commissioner Rubio. MOTION: Take Item 17 out of order on a motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Table further discussion on Item 17 on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (February 5, 2025) 1. December 4, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Austin Independent School District Bond Program Presenter: Dave Anderson CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2024-0103 – 1308 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed December 4, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to February 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to February 5, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 6. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed December 4, 2024) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: …
few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –January 8th, 2025 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. The Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena-Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Brian AM Williams ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velásquez, District 3 Suzanne Heritage ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Ibiye Anga – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in person: Steven Apodaca, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sumit DasGupta Ibiye Anga Brian AM Williams 1 Suzzane Heritage Carina Alderete, Vice-Chair Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Keith Pena-Villa Gabriel Nwajiaku Thomas Rice CALL TO ORDER Chair Apodaca called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon on the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no speakers registered to deliver comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on November 13th, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner Heritage and seconded by Commissioner DasGupta. The minutes from (11/13/2024) were approved on a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation on the Collaborative Art + Technology Situation (CATS+) provided by the Museum of Human Achievement (Rachel Stuckey, Director of Digital Arts, Museum of Human Achievement) The presentation on …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at City Hall Chambers, 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Craig Nazor Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Caitlin Griffith; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; Commissioner Melissa Rothrock PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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. Kaiba White gave a statement in support of Austin Resource Recovery’s On Demand Bulk, Brush and Household Hazardous Waste Collection. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on November 13, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the regular Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of November 13, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Steyaert’s second, on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Gattuso, Commissioner Masino and Commissioner Drohan absent and one vacancy. 1 2. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on December 5, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of December 5, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Steyaert’s motion, Commissioner Nazor’s second, on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Gattuso, Commissioner Masino and Commissioner Drohan absent and one vacancy. ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action to amend the Zero Waste Advisory Commission by-laws to remove the Organics Management Committee. The motion approving to amend the Zero Waste Advisory Commission by-laws to remove the Organics Management Committee were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Steyaert’s second, on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Gattuso, Commissioner Masino and Commissioner Drohan absent and one vacancy. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing regarding the Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Residential Collections by Jason McCombs, Division Manager, Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Jason McCombs, Division Manager of Strategic Initiatives for Austin Resource Recovery. 5. Staff briefing regarding the FY25 Breakdown analysis of Waste and Organics Collections for the month ending October 31, 2024, by Theodore Horton, Deputy Director, Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Theodore Horton, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery. 6. Staff briefing on the status …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Lonny Stern (District 3) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) Taylor Major (District 9) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0119 - South Center Street; District 3 905 South Center Street, West Bouldin Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AJWC Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jayson Reese Laipenieks MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Arabon Real Estate LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) GR-MU-CO to GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu William Floyd Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on December 3, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of December 3, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 8301 Riverstone Drive, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 8301 Riverstone LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) MF-2 to SF-3 Applicant postponement request to January 21, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to January 21, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0092 - Allred, Riddle, and W. Slaughter; District 5 2205, 2207, & 2200 Riddle Road; 2200, 2202, 2104, 2106, 2108, & 2206 Allred Drive; 2105, 2107, & 2109 West Slaughter Lane, Slaughter Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 2106 Allred LLC; 2105 Slaughter Lane LLC; Ruff Gibson; Scioneaux Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Scott; 2205 Riddle Road LLC; 2200 Allred Drive LLC Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) SF-2; LR-MU-CO to GO-MU; LR-MU; CS-1 Indefinite postponement request by Staff Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. SPC-2023-0357C - North Trail Office Park; District 10 4. Site Plan - Hill Country Roadway: Location: Owner/Applicant: Bull Creek Market LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB, Bull Creek Watershed Thomson Land Engineering, LLC (Mark Roeder) To approve a Site Plan in a Hill Country Roadway overlay zone for a Professional Office Building and associated development. Recommended Randall Rouda, 512-974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Christine Barton-Holmes, 512-974-2788, christine.barton- holmes@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: SF-3 DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024-0119 (South Center Street) ADDRESS: 905 South Center Street ZONING FROM: MH SITE AREA: .3148 acres (13,712.69 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: AJWC Holdings LLC AGENT: Jayson Reese Laipenieks CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-3, Family Residence District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 7, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently zoned mobile home residence (MH) district and contains an uninhabited mobile home residence on the lot. The surrounding properties are primarily zoned family residence (SF-3) district and developed with single-family and duplex residences. To the south, there is an AISD elementary school and limited office (LO) zoning), while the west and east are predominantly single-family residential uses. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting to zone the property family residence (SF-3) district zoning to allow for the development of up to three residential units. Staff is recommending SF-3 zoning, as it aligns with the purpose of the district and maintains compatibility with surrounding residential uses. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. C14-2024-0119 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single- family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single- family residential development standards. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The surrounding properties are predominantly zoned family residence (SF-3) district zoning and developed with single-family and duplex residential uses. Rezoning this site to SF-3 maintains compatibility with the established neighborhood character and zoning pattern. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. Rezoning this lot to family residence (SF-3) district aligns with the established zoning pattern in the surrounding areas, where SF-3 zoning is predominant. This ensures that future development will be compatible with nearby residential uses and maintains the continuity of land …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0069 (AM Station) ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road SITE AREA: tract 1 (eastern) is DISTRICT: 1 ZONING TO: CS-MU-CO on tract 1 and GR-CO-DB90 on tract 2 (as amended) approximately 9.6 acres; tract 2 (western) is approximately 7.68 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Arabon Real Estate, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports granting the applicant’s request of general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) on tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-CO-DB90) on tract 2. The conditional overlay on tract 1 would prohibit the following 31 uses: - Alternative Financial Services - Auto Rental Services - Auto Repair Services - Automotive Sales - Automotive Washing (of any type) - Bed & Breakfast (Group 1) - Bail Bond Services - Agricultural Sales & Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood Plasma Center - Construction Sales & Service - Convenience Storage - Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility - Service Station - Vehicle Storage - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Electronic Testing - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales - Exterminating Services - Funeral Services - Hospital Services (General) - Hospital Services (Limited) - Kennels - Medical Offices (exceeding 5,000 sqft) - Monument Retail Services - Pawn Shop Services - Indoor Crop Production - Maintenance & Service Facilities - Veterinary Services And conditionally allow the following three uses on tract 1: - Custom Manufacturing - Plant Nursery - Food Preparation The conditional overlay on tract 2 would prohibit the following nine uses: - Automotive Rental - Automotive Repair - Funeral Services - Pawn Shop Services C14-2024-0069 2 - Automotive Washing (of any type - Automotive Sales - Exterminating Services - Service Station - Drive-in Service as an accessory use The applicant is also seeking a waiver of section 25-2-652(F)(3)(b) the ground-floor commercial requirement on tract 2 under, which staff also supports. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 1, 2024: The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to November 19, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioners Floyd and Major were absent. November 19, 2024: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request …
7304 KNOX LANE Carter Design Associates (CDA) was retained to review existing research and the residential structure located at 7404 Knox Lane, Austin, Texas. The review was to determine whether the structure met the criteria for historic zoning by the City of Austin. On September 19th, 2024 CDA met on site with the Owner to assess the historic merits of the primary residence and if the criteria were met was there an intact historic structure that could be relocated onsite. The residential structure consists of multiple additions and modifications made by the Knox family throughout their lifetime and ownership of the property. All findings and hypotheses are based on visual observation and research limited to mapping, photographs (contemporary and historic) and written accounts. The original intent of CDA’s review concerned the historic criteria and how, if at all, the structure met the stated criteria. The history of the property suggested that the building had been modified, and there might be an “original” historic building that would better meet the criteria. Our work was to uncover this historic structure and determine how it could be relocated on the site. Findings The site visit forced a revision of the working hypotheses 1. The residence had been radically modified over time and what appeared to the historic features were actually constructed with replica materials. 2. The site/land is just as important as the residential structure 3. The outbuildings better tell the story of the Knox family, based on historic accounts. Today, the residence is a L-shaped plan with a two-story portion to the East; a curved, wrap around covered porch to the Southeast; enclosed shed-roofed porch to the West; and an early one-room addition to the South. Most of the exterior finishes such as the roof, board and batten siding, doors, windows, screens, siding, shutters and trim are modern construction and/or replacements. The finishes do not reflect an historic photo (See Photo X -) which appears to be the South façade of the residence, nor is there any of the (olive-green) stucco mentioned on page 71 of the Austin Originals – Chats with Colorful Characters by Robyn Turner. Many of the interior finishes have been replaced with modern materials chosen for aesthetic reasons by the Owners and intended to reflect an older rustic style. (Exhibit C) Using historical aerial photos, we can begin to put to piece together the evolution of the residence …
1/2/25, 2:09 PM Mail - Garcia, Ella - Outlook Thank you for your consideration. James E. Jarrett 7301 Running Rope Austin, TX 78731 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAMkADZmYmIxMjZhLTBiMGMtNDRlNC1iMGNiLTlmOTZiZDJkZTBjOABGAAAAAADejYBKWfI4SoHnPgrYj5s… 2/2
From: Cc: Subject: Date: Contreras, Kalan; Garcia, Ella C14H-2024-0162 Friday, December 27, 2024 10:58:43 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, When are the agenda and backup materials available for this Knox Lane case? Given that the notification for the hearing on January 7 was sent during the holidays, and some of the homeowners who would be significantly affected by this development are away, is there any chance this agenda item will be postponed until later in January? Thank you. Jim Jarrett 7301 Running Rope CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". Update On The Knox Preserve Margaret Thomas Knox passed January 20, 2022 allowing the development of the Knox Preserve subdivision to proceed. We’ve had several past articles in the newsletter on Mrs. Knox so I won't dive into her history here. But briefly for context, her husband James Knox inherited the property from his parents. His father, Capt. Warren Penn Knox, was prominent in Boy Scouting in Texas, acquired the property and after WWII started Running Rope Boys Ranch. Barring a thorough deed search, by 1946 the newspaper reports "W.P. Knox" buying the 184 acre property (The Austin American, 26 Apr 1946, Fri, Page 20). By 1947 Running Rope Ranch is up and running in the news. The farmstead (a core house that was extended over the years; out buildings; cleared fields) is extant in the 1937 aerials of Travis County that have recently become available. An oral interview of Margaret Knox for the book Austin Originals, 1982, puts the farmhouse at ca. 1900 at least. Based on the history of this area, could the property be older? Maybe. For example, Esperanza School, which was above Spicewood Springs, was a one room log cabin started in 1866 serving this area.1 The school was less than a mile from the Knox Preserve. Old aerial photos seem to indicate an older entrance to the property may have been off of Spicewood Springs Rd. not far from the school. Could the property be that old? We don’t know without a lot more research, but from the history of the school …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-021145; GF-2024-043942 HLC DATES: May 1, 2024; September 4, 2024; November 6, 2024 ZAP DATE: January 7, 2025 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Running Rope Ranch WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 7304 Knox Lane STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning (SF-3-H) only for the portion of the property already restricted by the conservation easement and critical water quality zones. Exclude the portion of the property set aside for the construction of a detention pond. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGNATION: community value, historical associations, archaeology, landscape features HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: May 1, 2024 – Postpone the public hearing. September 4, 2024 – initiate historic zoning. November 6, 2024 – Recommend historic zoning under the criteria for community value, archaeology, and landscape features for the conservation easement, critical water quality zones, and THC-identified archaeological sites located on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, NW Austin Neighbors, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Northwest Austin Civic Association, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: As the property is listed as a state archaeological site, collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission may be required. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historical importance that contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. The property is most recently associated with the Knox family and Running Rope Ranch. The farmstead may have an earlier association with the Spicewood Springs settlement served by Esperanza School. The ranch complex at Knox Lane and Running Rope Lane, known as 7304 or 7306 Knox, was constructed in the early twentieth century—as early as 1900 according to an interview with long-time owner Margaret Knox1—and augmented heavily by the Knox family in the 1940s and later. Located less than a mile from the original site of the Esperanza School,2 now located at Zilker Park, the farmstead was part of the rural Spicewood Springs community.3 The land was purchased in the 1930s by …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY ZAP DATE: January 7, 2025 CASE: SP-2024-0147C.SH PROJECT NAME: Loyola Flats APPLICANT: Kimley-Horn (Allison Lehman)(Dwayne Shoppa) AGENT: Kimley-Horn ADDRESS OF SITE: 6700 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Elm Creek Watershe d EXISTING ZONING: GR, GR-CO PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing multi-family housing with associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: The applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, with the following conditions: AREA: 10.45 acres JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose 1. Provide ~44,000 square feet of additional wetland mitigation including: 1) native plantings in sedimentation and filtration basins of the biofiltration pond, 2) low-grow native seeding in the detention pond, 3) an enhanced nonerosive pond outfall, 4) planting of native trees, shrubs and bunchgrasses in CEF setbacks and mitigation areas. 2. Provide native pollinator species for wetland CEF mitigation and floodplain restoration plantings. 3. Provide an edge barrier of limestone blocks around the perimeter of the modified CEF setbacks/restoration areas to prevent mowing and/or encroachment in these areas. 4. Provide wetland CEF educational signage next to the CEF setbacks/restoration areas. 5. Provide floodplain restoration plantings of native trees and shrubs for the remaining open area (26,349 square feet/0.61 acres) maximizing restoration within the CWQZ and enhancing the floodplain from an existing condition of Fair to Excellent. 6. Pay $382,157.63 into the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund for the remaining required floodplain mitigation (376,326 square feet/8.63 acres) using the appropriate ratios per ECM 1.7.6. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: December 4, 2024: With a 7-0 vote, the Environmental Board Commission recommends support of the variance request, with staff conditions. The Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: 2 1. Recommend finding a space for a community garden and provide education programming and signage to community members. 2. Partner with local non-profits on community gardening. 3. Recommend planting native pecan trees. WPD: Miranda Reinhard miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov PHONE; 512-978-1537 Chris Sapuppo chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-978-4665 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: CASE MANAGER: Attachments: Item for Environmental Commission Agenda Watershed Protection Department presentation Supporting Plans Environmental Board Recommendations COA Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: December 4, 2024 Loyola Flats, SP-2024-0147C.SH Allison Lehman, Kimley-Horn LOCATION: 6700 Decker Lane, Austin, TX, 78724 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District …
PROPERTY LINE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURE CREEK CENTERLINE EXISTING 150' CEF SETBACK BOUNDARY MODIFIED CEF SETBACK BOUNDARY PROPOSED 100 YR COA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN PROPOSED 25 YR COA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN EXISTING CEF BUFFER AREA PROPOSED CEF BUFFER REDUCTION AREA PROPOSED MITIGATION AREA REFERENCE LANDSCAPE SHEET NUMBER 73 (LP 1.01) FOR WETLAND MITIGATION TABLE NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. TREES AND TOPOGRAPHY BASED UPON SURVEY BY KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES. ON OCTOBER 10, 2022. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES (CEFS) AND ASSOCIATED SETBACKS MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE NATURAL VEGETATIVE COVER MUST BE RETAINED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE; CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS IDENTIFIED IN THIS SITE PLAN; AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL OR IRRIGATION IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INVENTORY PREPARED BY TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC ON OCTOBER 12, 2023, LAST REVISED JANUARY 5, 2024. PLANTING DETAILS FOR PROPOSED WETLAND MITIGATION AREAS AND WATER QUALITY AND DETENTION PONDS ARE INCLUDED ON LANDSCAPE PLANS: WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN SHEET 73 25' DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND P.U.E DOC# 200300077 OPRTC COLONY LOOP DRIVE (70' PUBLIC R.O.W.) 8" PVC 78-0067 10' P.U.E DOC# 200300077 OPRTC VALVE #135081 12" CI 328997 V T T F FIB FIB CBL CBL FIB FIB T F V T SOUTHWESTERN BELL EASEMENT DOC# 2000156922 OPRTC 20 21 C O L O N Y M L E O D A T O C P D 2 H O 2 # 2 O A D W S 0 E P 0 R 3 T 0 S S II E C C 0 0 7 7 T I O N III AW MH# 97495 VALVE #134994 VALVE #135016 FH AW# 135115 12" PVC 74-0007 6" CI 304031 40' DRAINAGE EASEMENT DOC #200300077 OPRTC CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED WITHIN THE WETLAND CEF INCLUDING DISTURBANCE OF LAND AND REMOVAL OF WOODY VEGETATION C E F B M M B F E C 150' WETLAND CEF SETBACK 6' S/W EASEMENT DOC #200300077 OPRTC 12' P.U.E DOC# 200300077 OPRTC AW MH# 79550 CEFBM L F F L C E F B M L F FL M B F E C F L FL C C C C C 19 18 17 16 15 L F F L L F L F F L F L M B F E D C D M B F E C T CEFBM L F L F L F L F F L …
City of Austin Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health Austin Loyola Tracts July 26, 2024 | Report Number: Report No. 96247363 Prepared for: Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78735 Prepared for: Bluestone Coke, LLC 3500 35th Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama US USEPA ID No. ALD 000 828 848 Facilities | Environmental | Geotechnical | Materials I July 26, 2024 Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78735 Attn: Allison Lehman P (512) 646-2237 E Dwayne.shoppa@kimley-horn.com Austin Loyola Tracts NWC Loyola and Decker Lanes Austin, Texas 78735 Terracon Project No. 96247363 Dear Ms. Lehman: RE: City of Austin Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health (FAFH) Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is pleased to provide this City of Austin (COA) Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health (FAFH) report prepared for the above- referenced site. Based on the proposed design plans, some modifications would impact the COA Fully Developed Floodplain and/or the COA Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ), as determined by the client and the COA Watershed Protection Department (WPD) staff. Terracon established two Zone 1 transects and Zone 2 transects within the COA Fully Developed Floodplain area and/or CWQZ on the southern portion of the site. To accommo- date the length of the area proposed for design impact within floodplain of the project area, transects 1 and 2 (T-1 and T-2) are approximately 100-meter transects with three 100- square meter sample plots (P1, P2, and P3). Transect 3 (T-3) is an approximately 75-meter transect with three 100-sqaure meter sample plots (P1 and P2). Transect 4 (T-4) is an ap- proximately 25-meter transect with one 100-square meter plot (P1). The Zone 1 transects were scored for vegetative buffer gap frequency, large woody debris, soil compaction, struc- tural diversity, tree demography. The Zone 2 transects were scored for vegetative buffer Facilities | Environmental | Geotechnical | Materials i Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health Austin Loyola Tracts ■ Austin, Travis County, Texas July 26, 2024 ■ Terracon Project: 96247363 gap frequency, large woody debris, soil compaction, structural diversity, tree demography, wetland tree status, and riparian zone width. Below is a summary table of transects’ scores and assessed conditions: Transect Zone Score T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4 1 2 2 1 Assessed Condition Fair Fair Fair Fair 8 13 15 9 The attached Exhibits 1.0 - 1.2 depict the approximate Zone 1 and Zone 2 transect locations, …
Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Roger Davis Elaina Fowler Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 1, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Briefing on the Facility Expansion Plan Phase 1 for the George Washington Carver Museum. Presentation by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Museums & Cultural Programs, Parks & Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct an emergency election for Commission officers. Approve a recommendation supporting an Austin Center for Events permitting fee waiver for Sunday Sessions ATX. 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 contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20241112-005: Support of Sunday Sessions ATX WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is a community-focused organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, well-being, and engagement through free, open-to-the-public music events hosted in outdoor greenspaces that reflect the City of Austin’s cultural identity and enhance its reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the significant social and economic benefits of supporting free community events, which attract visitors, support local businesses, and provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20240215-023, acknowledged the challenges faced by event organizers due to rising costs, emphasizing the need for support to sustain free, accessible community events like "Blues on the Green," which contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy; and directed the City Manager to solicit input from the Arts, Music, and Quality of Life commissions in developing recommendations to support and sustain these events by utilizing partnerships across all areas of expertise involved in the live music and arts event space, with the goal of expanding opportunities for the City to co-sponsor community events that are centered around locality, diversity, and inclusivity; and further established an ordinance for associated fee waivers, co-sponsorships, or related budget authorizations needed to effectuate these goals; and WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is an ongoing, monthly event that aligns with the goals outlined in Resolution No. 20240215-023 by providing free access to local music, arts, and wellness activities, while creating inclusive and diverse spaces for Austinites; and WHEREAS, the ACE permitting fee presents a financial barrier for small, grassroots organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX, and waiving this fee on an ongoing basis would directly support the City’s goal of fostering open, accessible, and culturally enriching events; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to preserving and promoting accessible community events that reflect Austin’s diversity and vibrancy, including supporting organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX through fee waivers and other resources to ensure their long-term sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the African American Resource Advisory Commission requests that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX on a recurring, monthly basis in recognition of its valuable contributions to Austin’s cultural and community life, as part of the City's broader efforts to support free, public, and inclusive events; and BE IT …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Dewi Smith called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 pm. Commissioners in Attendance : Serita Fontanesi, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Dewi Smith Greg Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elaine Fowler Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Mueni Rudd APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on September 24, 2024. The minutes from the special called September meeting on 9/24/2024 were approved on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Eugene, Fontanesi, Horton, and Rudd were off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing on the African American community demographics by Lila Valencia City of Austin Demographer Planner Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer Planner, presented on African American community demographics in Austin. 3. Briefing on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron Program Manager II, - Planning Department Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department, and Ursula Carter, a member of the Preservation Plan working group, presented on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Introduction of the new City of Austin City Manager TC Broadnax to the commission. T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, introduced himself to the commission and spoke about his goals as City Manager. 5. Discuss feedback received on the Strategic Planning Summary. Postponed to the November meeting on Chair Fontanesi’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve changing the November 5, 2024, Commission meeting date to November 12, 2024 The November 5, 2024 meeting was moved to November 12, 2024 on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Dewi Smith’s second on an 11-1 vote. Commissioner Davis voted no. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. 7. Approve the formation of a Retreat Working Group and approval of Retreat Day Postponed to the November meeting on …
