EUC Report re Council Action May 13, 2024 Item 16 Item below recommended by EUC March 18; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. (April 4) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for mobile medical surveillance and related services with Capitol Medical Services, LLC, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000. Item below recommended by EUC April 15; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. (April 18) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for an electronic visitor management system with Force 5, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $700,000. (April 18) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for Doble testing equipment and related services with Doble Engineering Company, for up to five years, for a total contract amount not to exceed $586,500. (April 18) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of two contracts for circuit breakers with Siemens Energy Inc. and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $37,000,000, divided between the contractors. (April 18) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued supply of indoor arc-resistant switchgear with Powell Electrical Systems Inc., to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the term by one year for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $27,000,000. (April 18) Recommend authorizing execution of two contracts for air switches with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Co. and Morpac Industries Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,500,000. (April 18) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued broadcast messaging text notifications with KUBRA Arizona, Inc., to increase the amount by $600,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,980,767. (May 2) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of three contracts for gas turbine repair and maintenance with ProEnergy Services LLC; Transcanada Turbines, Inc.; and Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services LLC, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $60,000,000, divided among the contractors. (May 2) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of amendments to two contracts for continued customer care and billing system hosting and services with Oracle America, Inc., to extend the term by three years and increase …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize execution of a contract for padmount switchgears with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $24,000,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,600,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 MEA1047REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on December 4, 2023, and closed on January 23, 2024. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=139786 . For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide Austin Energy (AE) with gas-insulated padmount switchgears, which are used in underground electrical infrastructure for large industrial and commercial customers and residential subdivisions. Switchgears control and protect power transformers and distribution circuits in the event of an electrical fault. They can instantaneously isolate the connected equipment from the electrical fault to avoid damage and allow the equipment to quickly come back online once the fault is cleared, thereby reducing outage time. AE maintains warehouse stock of padmount switchgears to ensure immediate issue to construction crews on an as-needed basis. The recommended contractor is local and is the current switchgear provider. Without this contract AE would not be able to support upcoming projects in a timely manner. Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize execution of a contract for shoebox style luminaires and poles with Techline Inc., for up to five years for a total contract …
Item 15 Resource Generation Plan Update Engagement Lynda Rife Rifeline Goals Serve as a neutral party to: • Create a common understanding of Austin Energy's mission of safely delivering clean, affordable, reliable energy and excellent customer service • Ensure that Austin Energy hears from diverse voices whose values are reflected in the mission of reliability, stainability and affordability. • Create a common understanding of energy options and technology and its subsequent costs and benefits. • Develop an informed consent process regarding the mix of solutions appropriate to support a growing customer base in the changing energy market in a responsive and responsible way. Process 1. Gather feedback from the Electric Utility Commission and provide monthly updates 2. Develop a series of stakeholder workshops • Invitation to Organizations that represent different perspectives. • Provide information and options. • Table discussions and report outs • Provide recommendations to update the Austin Energy Generation Plan 3. Report to Council via the Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee Workshops Invited Participants: • 5 - 7 representing sustainability: environmental advocates, clean energy practitioners, etc. • 5 - 7 representing reliability: hospitals, nursing homes, manufacturing, grocery stores • 5 - 7 representing affordability: housing advocates, nonprofits, small business • 5 – 7 representing demographics and geography: students, senior citizens, impacted communities Meetings will be open to the public. Agendas June Workshop – June 7, 2024 11:30-1:30 • Electricity 101 • Austin Energy’s mission and definitions - current status • Building a Generation Plan July Workshop: • Energy options, including technology readiness assessments, costs, benefits, and risks August Workshop: • Focus on the modeling, balancing priorities September Workshop: • Review the new plan
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 13, 2024 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dave Tuttle, Chair; Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Jonathon Blackburn, Randy Chapman, Mick Long, Cyrus Reed, Joshua Rhodes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ayo Akande, Raul Alvarez, César Benavides PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Allison Silverstein spoke about the Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan and asked if there would be a response to or opportunity for Austin Energy to meet about the Resource Generation Plan Working Group’s recommendations. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of April 15, 2024, were approved as amended on Commissioner Chapman’s motion, Commissioner White’s second on a 10-0 vote one vacancy. The minutes will be amended to add the organizations and groups that the EUC recommended to be included in the Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS The motion to approve recommendation 2, 4-8 was approved on Commissioner Reed’s motion, Commissioner Rhode’s second on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. The motion to approve recommendation 3 was approved on Commissioner Alvarez’s motion, Commissioner Blackburn’s second on a 10-0 vote with and one vacancy. The motion to approve recommendation 9 was approved on Commissioner Chapman’s motion, Commissioner Rhodes’s second on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. The motion to approve recommendation 10 was approved on Commissioner Alvarez’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. 2. Recommend authorizing execution of a contract for padmount switchgears with Priester- Mell & Nicholson Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $24,000,000. 3. Recommend authorizing of a contract for shoebox style luminaires and poles, with Techline Inc for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,705,000. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued high call volume answering services with CX360, Inc., for an increase in the amount of $450,000 and extend the term by two years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,666,000. 5. Recommend authorizing …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 22, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. 2. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. 4. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 10, 2024. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on April 24, 2024 and April 30, 2024. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. 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 or email Nicole Corona at the Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 The Design Commission convened a regular meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Kevin Howard Nkiru Gelles Chi Lee Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission meeting on March 25, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/25/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Meiner’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Howard abstained. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Presentation by Lily Rerecich and Heidi Trudell, Travis Audubon Society, regarding bird- safe buildings. The presentation was made by Lily Rerecich and Heidi Trudell. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and action to recommend to City Council the Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements Proposal. Presented by Brian Block, Development Services Department. The motion to not recommend the Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements Proposal to City Council was approved on Commissioner Wallace’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Lee abstained. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Mexic-Arte Museum Renovation, located at 419 Congress Avenue, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Matt Catterall, Levy Dykema, and Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum. The motion that the project Mexic-Arte Museum Renovation, located at 419 Congress Avenue, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Vice Chair Meiner’s motion, Commissioner Wittstruck’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Howard recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to nominate Jon Salinas as Chair was approved on Vice Chair Meiner’s motion, Commissioner Whittstruck’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. The motion to nominate Josue Meiners as Vice Chair was approved on Chair Salinas’s motion, Commissioner Whittstruck’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were …
Urban Design Guidelines Table of Contents (Draft with Notes) CORE PRINCIPLES CP-A: Protect pedestrians and bicyclists from the elements: Compared to those in motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists are more vulnerable to wind, precipitation, and sun. To make walking and biking more safe, convenient, and enjoyable, projects should be designed to protect people from inclement conditions. As climate change escalates, days of extreme heat and other extreme weather events will increase. Protection from these elements will become even more critical to life-safety and livability in the coming years. GUIDELINE A1: Protect pedestrians and bicyclists from wind. GUIDELINE A2: Protect pedestrians from precipitation. ○ Provide suspended paving or structural soil for street trees. GUIDELINE A3: Protect pedestrians and bicyclists from the sun and heat. GUIDELINE A4: Design to mitigate heat island effect. (Zoomed out, not microclimate around ped bike environment but reducing region urban impact). ○ Utilize high-albedo materials on roofs and walking surfaces. ○ Include green roof(s) or vertical green. CP-B: Protect pedestrians and bicyclists from motor vehicles: Motor vehicles pose a physical threat to the health and safety of pedestrians and cyclists. The design of the public realm has the ability and responsibility to promote safe driver behavior and provide the appropriate barriers to protect pedestrians and cyclists from the perceived or real risk of physical harm. GUIDELINE B1: Locate curb cuts to minimize their impact on the streetscape and curb lane. GUIDELINE B2: Provide driveway and intersection designs that clearly indicate that bicycles and pedestrians have the right of way. ○ conditions include - Loading zones and drop-off areas should not conflict or encroach. ○ Service areas, loading docks, and garage entries. GUIDELINE B3: Minimize crossing distances. GUIDELINE B4: Provide self-enforcing physical barriers between motor vehicles and bikes and peds. ○ conditions include - Loading zones and drop-off areas should not conflict or encroach. GUIDELINE B5: Slow motor vehicles to safe speeds using environmental design. GUIDELINE B6: Provide lighting with high uniformity around intersections, curb cuts and areas of modal conflict. CP-C: Activate and engage the sidewalk, and publicly accessible open spaces: To make Austin more walkable, there must be functional reasons to be on the sidewalk, and sidewalks must be visually interesting and social- with high visual and physical connectivity from the sidewalk to active ground floor uses. This is about the public realm engaging the public realm GUIDELINE C1: Do Not Provide Drive-Thrus or auto-oriented uses. …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 04/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Wallace’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Howard, and Commissioner Lee were absent. 2. 4. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 10, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on April 24, 2024 and April 30, 2024. Update was given by Chair Salinas. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update membership of the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group Sponsor: Cosponsor: Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 06/24/2024 meeting on Commissioner Salinas’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second one a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ladner, Lee, McKinney, and Wittstruck were absent. 2
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING – Training Session BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM 1101 MINUTES Thursday, February 22, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Special Called Meeting – Training Session on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Maggie Shahrestani, Yung-ju Kim Board Member/Commissioners absent: Thomas Ates, Janel Venzant, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. No actions or votes will be taken. 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 email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. CALL TO ORDER 1:15 PM TRAINING SESSION Board of Adjustment Deep Dive: Key Topics & Issues 1. Overview -Brent Lloyd (BOA) remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to General Background The history of BOAs & their role in zoning Creation of Austin’s BOA What BOAs do: Variances Special Exceptions Appeals Variances: Criteria for Approval & Other Considerations What constitutes a “hardship”? When is a property deprived of “reasonable use”? What does it mean to alter “area character? Variance conditions – what are they for and when are they appropriate? New state legislation affecting BOA variance criteria? Special Exceptions Administrative Appeals What are they, and how are they different from variances? Austin’s use of special exceptions? What’s an appeal, and how is it different than a variance or exception? Considerations unique to appeals. Issues Specific to Residential Review -Alex Creel and Mike Peralta (Residential Review) Subchapter F (Residential Design & Compatibility) Special Exceptions Other issues Environmental & Lake Austin Issues -John Clement (WPD) Lake Austin Regulations Heritage Tree Issues Related topics 4. Boat Docks & Compatibility- Clarissa Davis (LUR) ADJOURNMENT 3:30PM The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, March 11, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Maggie Shahrestani, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant Board Member/Commissioners absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on January 8, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES January 8, 2024 The minutes from the meeting of January 8, 2024 were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board Member Marcel Gutierrez-Garza second on a 6-0 vote (Board members Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant, Maggie Shahrestani off dais-virtual). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. 3. C15-2024-0004 Leah Peraldo for Paige Mycoskie 3200 Stratford Hills Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; AE REPORT; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the height permitted from six (6) feet (required) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on west property line in an “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. The public hearing was closed by …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0013 BOA DATE: May 13th, 2024 ADDRESS: 3701 Robbins Rd OWNER: Veronica Lew COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Bhavani Singal ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 437 SUR 1 JETT J ACR 0.505 OR LOT B OAK SHORES UNRECORDED VARIANCE REQUEST: side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet to 0 feet. SUMMARY: erect a Boat Dock ISSUES: surrounding wetland is well established ZONING LAND USES LA SF-2 Site North South LA East West SF-2; LA SF-2 Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, Inc. Austin Independent School District Canyon Creek H.O.A. Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Glenlake Neighborhood Association Lake Austin Collective Non-Profit Lake Austin Ranch Long Canyon Homeowners Assn Long Canyon Phase II & III Homeowners Assn Inc. River Place HOA Steiner Ranch Master Association, Inc. TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Item02/1 April 16, 2024 Vani Singal, Workshop No. 5 5409 Woodrow Ave #C Austin TX, 78756 Re: C15-2024-0013 Dear Vani, Property Description: ABS 437 SUR 1 JETT J ACR 0.505 OR LOT B OAK SHORES UNRECORDED Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-1176(A)(3) at 3701 Robbins Rd. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com Item02/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + …
Item02/15 Item02/16 Item02/17 Item02/18 Item02/19 Item02/20 3701 Robbins Rd- ERI proposal request Skylar Netherland To: Sarah Wigfield <s Cc: Bhavani Singal <v Hi Sarah, Sarah Wigfield Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 12:31 PM From an ecological perspective it would be much less disruptive to leave the dock where it is. It is currently surrounded by fringe wetlands that you would be required to complete mitigation for impacts if construction occurred in them. I don’t know much about the required setbacks for construction but if they are requiring or requesting you move the dock then I would advise touching base with the watershed protection department in the process. Watershed protection will be the ones that will require mitigation for impacts to the wetland areas and they often aren’t brought into the mix until the end of the process for some reason. If they are already involved then I would advise contacting them to see what their options are. FYI, I have taken a position out of state so I have moved. I am happy to respond and help as I can through email but I’m a couple time zones away so coordination to consult with watershed protection directly for me is impractical. Best, Skylar Skylar Netherland, PWS, CAPM Flameleaf Environmental 2301 W. Anderson Ln. #102 Austin, TX 78757 [Quoted text hidden] Item02/21 Sarah Wigfield <s > SP-2023-0463D- Ecological impact 4 messages Sarah Wigfield To: "Sparks, Kenneth" <kenneth.sparks@austintexas.gov>, "Reinhard, Miranda" <Miranda.Reinhard@austintexas.gov> Cc: Bhavani Singal < , "Davis, Clarissa" <clarissa.davis@austintexas.gov> Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:38 PM Good afternoon Kenneth and Miranda, Clarissa and I spoke about the boat dock variance today. As the team leader, she asked to be copied on all emails responding to questions about the project. Can you elaborate on the brief discussion we had online regarding the ecological impacts to the wetlands if we move the boat dock rather than rebuilding it where it is? I understand that mitigation will be required in both cases, but is it true that less damage to the wetland vegetation will result if we restrict construction to the current footprint? We appreciate your help! All the best, Sarah Sarah Wigfield- IIDA Interior Designer s workshopno5.com 5409 Woodrow Ave Unit C, Atx 78756 Reinhard, Miranda <Miranda.Reinhard@austintexas.gov> To: Sarah Wigfield < Cc: "vani@workshopno5.com" < >, "Sparks, Kenneth" <Kenneth.Sparks@austintexas.gov> "Davis, Clarissa" <Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov> Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 11:45 AM Thanks for the information and glad …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0015 BOA DATE: May 13th, 2024 ADDRESS: 1306 Rockcliff Rd OWNER: Chris & Shannon Renner COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: David Chace ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 LAKECLIFF VARIANCE REQUEST: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet to 20 feet. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (east side) from 10 feet to 5 feet. Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 25 feet to 0 feet. SUMMARY: demolish and erect a new 2 story Single-Family residence attached to existing legal non- complying Boat House. ISSUES: substandard lot size, tree CRZ and OSSF setback ZONING LAND USES Site LA North LA South LA LA East LA West Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP Travis County Natural Resources Item03/1 April 30, 2024 David Chace 710 Hawthorne Loop Driftwood, TX 78619 Property Description: LOT 3 LAKECLIFF Re: C15-2024-0015 Dear David, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance requests from LDC Sections 25-2-492 and 25-2- 551 at 1306 Rockcliff Road. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet to 0 feet. CASE: C15-2024-0017 BOA DATE: May 13th, 2024 ADDRESS: 1422 Corona Dr OWNER: Isle Frank COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 AGENT: Ada Corral ZONING: SF-3-NP (Windsor Park NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 27 BLK N DELWOOD 4 SEC B SUMMARY: maintain existing Carport ISSUES: protect cars from hail & placement of existing house on lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3NP SF-3NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Non-Profit Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Responsible Growth for Windsor Park Windsor Park Neighborhood Association Winsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Windsor Park- Pecan Springs Heritage NA Item04/1 April 16, 2024 Ada Corral 505 W 38th St, Ste B Austin TX, 78705 Re: C15-2024-0017 Dear Ada, Property Description: LOT 27 BLK N DELWOOD 4 SEC B Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 at 1422 Corona Dr. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com Item04/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday March 11, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0007 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-___VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y___Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-___VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Hector Avila OWNER: Joel Beder and Joe Yu ADDRESS: 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet (requested) in order to erect an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 8, 2024. Due to cancelled BOA meeting for April 8, 2024: Postponement case Item03 C15-2024-0007 – 1503 Robert Weaver Avenue, Board member Melissa Hawthorn’s motion to rescind previous action (postpone to April 8, 2024), Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0; Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone case C15-2024-0007 to May 13, 2024; Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 13, 2024. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Item05/1 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair forItem05/2 updated 4/25/24 C15-2024-0007 13262464 0200050104 SF-3-NP Council District: 3 Item05/3 updated 4/25/24 Section 2 Item05/4 Item05/5 Item05/6 12 4 12 4 EXIST. ROOF 4:12 PITCH Item05/7 PROP. GARAGE ADDITION FOR JOE BEDER 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78702 ” C1 1 Item05/8 Item05/9 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine Re: Variance for 1503 Rover Weaver Ave Friday, March 22, 2024 6:20:58 …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 2 March 11, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-1604 (Garage Placement) (C) (1) parking structure may not be closer to the front lot line than building façade 2. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet (maximum allowed) and (C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) and Section 25-2-1064 (Front Setback): (b) & (2) to decrease the front setback from 25 feet and Section 25-2-1067 (Design Regulations): (G) (1) & (2) decrease driveway/parking setback 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 Postponed 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback Withdrawn 0 Denied 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the fence height Discussion Items Mar11 Interpretations Mar11 Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) February 12, 2024 January 8, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-551(C)(2)(a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope and 25-2-551(C)(2)(b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope CANCELLED MEETING (Added Mar11# 2024) 25 9 0 1 37 3 1 0 4 0 23 8 0 0 0 0 0 (Added Jan8# 2024) 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback 3. 25-2-1063(C)(1)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit; 25-2-1063(C)(2)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit and 25-2-1063(C)(3) from height limitations to increase the height limit Postponed 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Jan8 Interpretations Jan8 Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) December 11, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from a) setback requirements to decrease …
3701 ROBBINS ROAD #C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal Principal Architect Workshop No. 5 COVER PAGE REQUESTS 1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM 25-2-1176 (A)(3)- SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR DOCKS, MARINAS, AND OTHER LAKEFRONT USES for a side yard setback of 10 ft. (Required) to 0 ft. (proposed) to allow for a new boat dock to be built where an existing boat dock already is within the setback on the side property line. WORKSHOP NO. 5ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS5409 WOODROW AVE UNIT C AUSTIN, TEXAS 78756www.workshopno5.com3701 ROBBINS RD#C15-2024-0013BOA VARIANCE REQUEST PRESENTATIONMAY 13, 2024ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION telephone pedestal wall ' 3 . 3 1 8 3 5 7 3 65 3 5 0" 5 3 5 0 3 5 15.2' ' 5 . 2 1 " 0 - ' 0 1 3279 ' 2 . 1 1 5 2 5 19.1' 3280 0 2 5 3281 ' 4 . 0 1 5 1 5 22" Pecan (S64°14'E 231.96') S64°16'15"E 231.16' wall 19" Pecan old rock wall wall with wrought iron fence in concrete 1/2CRZ 1/4CRZ ground behind wall 493.80' 10' Building Line per site plan 10' SIDE SETBACK 0 0 5 5 9 4 ) . W . O . R ' 5 4 ( D A O R S N I B B O R e n i l t o l e v o b a s n u r e n i l y t i l i t u d a e h r e v o 15.7' 3268 ) ' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E ' 8 2 ° 5 2 N ( ' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E " 0 0 ' 1 3 ° 5 2 N 5 3 5 GARAGE FFE - 526'-3" ' 0 . 4 2 n a l p e t i s r e p e n i L g n i d l i u B ' 5 1 40' - 0" l n a p e t i s r e p e n L g n d i i l i u B ' 0 4 l t n e m p o e v e D n i t s u A e k a L d n a 5 2 5 : k r a m h c n e b n o e l g n a i r t y r a r …
1306 ROCKCLIFF ROAD Partial reduction 40’ front setback to 20’ Reduce side setback from 10’ to 5’ on right side property Partial reduction 25’ Shoreline setback to 0’ ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS Property Search 126432 RENNER CHRIS & SHANNON Property | 126432 General Info 2023 Maps Print Status: Certi?ed ACCOUNT OWNER Property ID: 126432 Agent: REED JAMES R Name: RENNER CHRIS & SHANNON Geographic ID: 0131090101 (Authorized) Secondary Name: Mailing Address: PO BOX 7399-554 BRECKENRIDGE CO US 80 R Type: Legal Description: LOT 3 LAKECLIFF Property Use: Appraisal Notice: Owner ID: % Ownership: 424 1901373 100.00 % Exemptions: HS - Homestead State Code: A1 ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Current LA zoning setbacks. Green = buildable area Pink = current 25’ shoreline encroachment ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Copy of notes from COA staff consultation re: code sections, process, etc Yellow boundary = proposed front, side, shoreline setbacks sketched out for COA staff ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION • Setback exhibits – existing vs proposed • Reduce 40’ front setback to 20’ for length of 90’ to remove front façade encroachment • Reduce eastern PL side setback from 10’ to 5’ to remove encroachments • West PL side setback to remain 10’ • Reduce Shoreline setback from 25’ to 0’ for width of cut-in slip to remove substantial portion of residence from Shoreline setback • All references to redevelopment are conceptual • Setback SF’g and impervious cover SF’g areas are estimates • Setback distance requests are exact & will remove improvements from legal non-compliant status • BOA is only remedy to combination of issues. No administrative relief is possible. ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Existing LA setback & single-family residence footprint 8V32UK )hh/TZkdue-M/ b e h i - d s t - T b - c Z M + u 3 6 K 7G.2UK dMu-TMkbcst )hh/T/-+u bcht-ToMcsh aMod-T.3S .L37GTbY bestThMuT7XS -wsbcstlTbcik+cki- e(M+TDTT3L73VTbY c Z M + u - 6 K 3 d s t - T b - b e h i 8 V 3 2 U K i - c T ) M d d bestThMuT3.S 7LXX3TbY 6 K 3 -daT7US 7 7 6 1 2 7 K 3 2 U K V 8 b e h i - d s t 3 6 K - T b - c Z M + u -wsbcstlT stkt/Mc-/TMi-M 3L31XTbYTH5I -wsbcstlT behi-dst-T b-cZM+uTMi-M XL7U8TbYTH5I -wsbcstlTt-cT Zksd/stlTMi-M 6LG1GTbYTH5I -wsbcstlTphtstlT b-cZM+ubTMi-M GLGX7TbYTH5I 7 . X 2 7 U K 71K T b s / - …
CORONA RESIDENCE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Agent: Ada Corral, Jobe Corral Architects Owners: Ilse Frank & Timothy Braun Project Address: 1422 Corona Drive Seeking Variance for: LDC Section 25-2-492, Site Development Regulations Case Number: C15-2024-0017 ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION I E V R D A N O R O C 2 2 4 1 : E C N E D I S E R G N I T S I X E For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION EXISTING CARPORT & SHED BUILT 1954 E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 N A L P E T I S G N I T S I X E ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING HOUSE BUILT 1954 1,127 SQFT ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING 22' L x 12' W CARPORT BUILT BETWEEN 1997 & 2003 ROOF OVERHANGS PROPERTY LINE BY 1'-0" 1'-0" CORONA DRIVE For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. N 0 5' 10' 20' PROPERTY LINE 10' SETBACK K C A B T E S ' 5 E N I L Y T R E P O R P 25' SETBACK PROPERTY LINE ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION PROPERTY LINE 10' SETBACK K C A B T E S ' 5 E N I L Y T R E P O R P E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 S N O I T I D N O C E T I S G N I T S I X E 13" ⌀ CHINESE PISTACHE 16" ⌀ PECAN ADJACENT PROPERTY ADJACENT PROPERTY 25' SETBACK PROPERTY LINE EXISTING SOLAR PANEL EQUIPMENT BELOW EXISTING SOLAR PANELS 9" ⌀ CREPE MYRTLE CORONA DRIVE For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. N 0 5' 10' 20' ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION EXISTING CARPORT TO BE DEMOLISHED E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 10' SETBACK PROPOSED ADDITION LOCATION PROPOSED SCREEN PORCH LOCATION Y T I L I B I S A E F N O I T I D D A ADJACENT PROPERTY ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING CARPORT TO BE MODIFIED PROPERTY LINE K C A B T E S ' 5 …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 13, 2024 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 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 email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Yung-ju Kim The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on March 11, 2024 and Special called meeting on February 22, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES March 11, 2024, and DRAFT MINUTES February 22, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal for Veronica Lew 3701 Robbins Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested), in order to erect a Boat Dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (3) A dock may not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the side property line, regardless of …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: david Cancialosi Ramirez, Elaine; Ramirez, Diana Fwd: Memo to Board of Adjustments Monday, May 13, 2024 3:23:26 PM You don't often get email from dcc4681@icloud.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Attached below is a quick note from my client who cannot make tonight’s BOA meeting in person. Elaine, Diana, Please pass along to BOA. Regards, David Chace Texas Excavation Solutions @texas_excavation_solutions_llc Communications sent via this device are CONFIDENTIAL and shall not be shared unless authorized by sender. Sent from a mobile device. There will be typos despite my attempt to adhere to proper formatting and grammar. Thank you. Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 13, 2024 at 3:19:50 PM CDT To: david Cancialosi Subject: Memo to Board of Adjustments David, Please pass along my apologies, along with this letter to the Board of Adjustments. Thanks so much, ~ Chris Dear Members of the Board of Adjustments, My name is Chris Renner. My wife Shannon and I are the property owners of 1306 Rockcliff Road. We have owned the residence for several years. We’re only the 3rd owners of this property in its 67 year history and intend to have it for a generation to come. We have children attending the University of Texas, relatives living locally, and are very invested in the Austin community and culture. Much of my professional career has been in Colorado as a custom homebuilder navigating various building, zoning and environmental codes - many which are similar to the City of Austin’s regulations. I very much appreciate the struggle between development and the environment. As such, I believe the setback requests before you are a result of careful planning and a minimalist approach to an otherwise non-compliant property on 3 sides. The requests are the minimum variances needed to redevelop the existing residence in a reasonable and fair manner, in the same location as the current structure since 1958. Throughout my career I have demonstrated a strong commitment to best management practices and that is certainly our intent with our home in this case. My wife and I ask that you approve the requested variances so we may continue the administrative approval process and begin replacing the 1950-era residence. I apologize in advance for not attending tonight’s meeting. I am stuck in Colorado due to weather. Thank you for your time - we appreciate your …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0013 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___-____ Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y___ Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Bhavani Singal OWNER: Veronica Lew ADDRESS: 3701 ROBBINS RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested), in order to erect a Boat Dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (3) A dock may not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the side property line, regardless of the side-yard setback generally applicable within the base zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to approve; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: existing boat dock was erected some time ago and needs to be replaced and the neighboring boat dock are adjacent to each other and in the setback, strict compliance to the code to relocate, it would affect the environmental impact as opposed to just leaving it where it is. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the boat dock has been in the same location for more than 40 years and the wetlands are very well established next to it. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: as a lot of the surrounding properties have adjacent complying boat docks. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: as the boat …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0015 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___- ____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___- ____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: David Chace OWNER: Chris and Shannon Renner ADDRESS: 1306 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (east side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to demolish and construct a new 2 story single-family residence attached to existing legal non-complying Boat House in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on December 1, 1976 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (A) In this section: (1) SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. (2) SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet; or (b) 25 feet, if: (i) the lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat; and (ii) the distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a legal tract, is 200 feet or less. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 13, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0017 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___- ____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___- ____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Ada Corral OWNER: Isle Frank ADDRESS: 1422 CORONA DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) to allow an existing non-complying Carport to extend to the property line of an existing 1 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 13, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to approve with conditions that all three sides of the carport remain open and to provide gutters along the westside of the property line that is shared with the neighbors; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 10-0 votes; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT ALL THREE SIDES OF THE CARPORT REMAIN OPEN AND TO PROVIDE GUTTERS ALONG THE WESTSIDE OF THE PROPERTY LINE THAT IS SHARED WITH NEIGHBORS. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the placement of the existing house on the lot does not allow a reasonable space for a new setback-compliant parking structure without demolishing existing conditioned space, removing the existing carport would deprive this residence of a common residential amenity. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: in order to build a setback compliant carport, the Owners would need to demolish existing portions of their house. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: most houses in the neighborhood have carports or garages. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: since many properties have similar carports in …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0007 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___A___Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) -ABSTAIN ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___A___Yung-ju Kim (D4) -ABSTAIN ___N___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y___Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___- ___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___- ___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___- ___VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___- ___VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Hector Avila OWNER: Joel Beder and Joe Yu ADDRESS: 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet (requested) in order to erect an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: March 11, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 8, 2024. Due to cancelled BOA meeting for April 8, 2024: Postponement case Item03 C15-2024-0007 – 1503 Robert Weaver Avenue, Board member Melissa Hawthorn’s motion to rescind previous action (postpone to April 8, 2024), Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0; Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone case C15-2024-0007 to May 13, 2024; Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 13, 2024. May 13, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to approve; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 8-1-1 votes (Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne nay, Board member Yung-ju Kim abstain); motion fails; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne rescinds previous motion, Chair Jessica Cohen second on 8-0-2 votes (Board members Bianca A. Medina-Leal and Yung-ju Kim abstain); Vice- Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion back to original motion to Approve with same findings, Board member Janel Venzant second on 7-1-2 votes (Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne nay, Board members Bianca A. Medina-Leal and Yung-ju Kim abstain); motion fails, DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: this is a very odd lot configuration as well as a very odd street configuration in having such a trapezoidal shape, would be very difficult with current house placement to offer any kind of covered parking. 2. (a) The hardship …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, May 13, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Janel Venzant Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Member/Commissioners absent: Maggie Shahrestani and Michael Von Ohlen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on March 11, 2024 and Special called meeting on February 22, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES March 11, 2024, and DRAFT MINUTES February 22, 2024 The minutes from the meeting March 11, 2024 and February 22, 2024 were both approved on Board member’s Brian Poteet motion, Vice-Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne second on a 10-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal for Veronica Lew 3701 Robbins Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested), in order to erect a Boat Dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (3) A dock may not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the side property line, regardless of the side-yard setback generally applicable within the base zoning district. The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to approve; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; GRANTED. 3. C15-2024-0015 David Chace for Chris and Shannon Renner 1306 Rockcliff Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION May 13, 2024, 6 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory 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, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian, Travis County Lotta Smagula, D1 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Paige Nilson, D4 Whitney Holt, D5 Luis Herrera, D6 Larry Tucker, D7 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Amanda Bruce, D10 Laura Hoke, Mayor CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 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 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 8, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. Staff briefing on the progress of the Finder to Foster program. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of the Austin Animal Center "Urgent Placement List" Memorandum and Matrix. Discussion of the implementation of Ordinance No. 20240201-002 (An ordinance amending City Code Chapter 3-1 relating to disposition of an impounded animal, notice to rescue organization, reporting by animal shelter, removing Definitions; and adopting a bite scale). Discussion of animal cruelty investigations including the deceased dogs found in South Boggy Creek. 5. 6. Recommendations from the working group regarding City of Austin spay & neuter WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 7. contracts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve a recommendation to Council on the current and future City of Austin spay- neuter contracts. Approve recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Animal Services Budget. 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 …
1. ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2024 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 8, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Clinton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Amanda Bruce, D10 Paige Nilson, D4 Ann Linder, D3 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Lotta Smagula, D1 Commissioners Absent: Larry Tucker, Vice Chair, D7 Luis Herrera, D6 Laura Hoke, Mayor’s Appointee Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rochelle Vickery – Dogs Pat Valls-Trelles – Posting a draft agenda two weeks before the Commission meeting & not voting on any motions on important recommendations until there has been a full discussion, including community input, for at least one meeting before the vote is taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on February 12, 2024. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. The minutes from the meeting of February 12, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Commissioner Nilson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Tucker, Commissioners Herrera, Hoke, and Huddleston were absent. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Chair Clinton requested that staff notify Animal Advisory Commission members when additional incentives for rescue partners to transport animals are offered. Staff briefing regarding FY 2023 actual expenditures, including performance measures, for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services, Spay/Neuter). The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Staff briefing regarding FY 2024 actual expenditures, as of the second quarter (March 31, 2024), for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services and Spay/Neuter). The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Staff briefing on the year-to-date progress of the spay/neuter goals for the City of Austin. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Commissioner Nilson requested that staff provide data related to the need for in-house spay/neuter services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of the License Agreement Report from Austin Pets Alive. The presentation was made by Stephanie Bilbro, Austin Pets Alive! Director of Operations. Discussion of a potential ban on …
M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council Members Stephanie Hayden-Howard, LMSW, Assistant City Manager Don Bland, CAWA, Chief Animal Services Officer TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: March 29, 2024 Urgent Placement List Earlier this week the Animal Services Office (ASO) published a list on our website titled “Urgent Placement.” I wanted to provide more context for you about the information posted and its purpose. A multidisciplinary team of shelter employees meet weekly to discuss dogs that have significant barriers to placement. From there, ASO created a list that we chose to make publicly available. The list is modeled after KC Pet Project’s list, which is a nationally renowned no-kill shelter serving the municipality of Kansas City, Missouri with a live release rate of 93%. They tested many communication methods surrounding potentially at-risk dogs and found that providing concise, easy-to-digest information was the best method. We modeled our list after theirs, and utilized language that has been successful for their shelter. The list’s primary goals are to: 1. Identify the dogs that have significant barriers to adoption and facilitate their placement into appropriate foster or adoptive homes. 2. Notify stakeholders of which dogs could potentially be at risk of euthanasia. The webpage has been updated to reiterate that the normal process of euthanasia notices will be followed should that become necessary. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 512-978-0565. cc: Jesús Garza, Interim City Manager Page 1 of 1
MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: Mayor and Council Members Stephanie Hayden-Howard, LMSW, Assistant City Manager May 8, 2024 Urgent Placement List Update Don Bland, CAWA, Chief Animal Services Officer FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: To help respond to questions you may be receiving from the public about the new Austin Animal Center’s (AAC) Urgent Placement List, this memo provides information you can share with other Austinites. The Animal Services Office’s (ASO) March 29 memo introduced the Urgent Placement List which identifies dogs that have significant barriers to adoption to facilitate their placement into appropriate foster or adoptive homes. The list is also designed to help notify stakeholders of which dogs may be at risk. Over the last month, the list has been updated to also include a dog’s positive character traits. Recently, more dogs were added to the list since placement had been found for many animals on the original list. AAC has been at or over critical capacity for the last several years. The Animal Services Office (ASO) has asked the community for help on many occasions, which often provides momentary relief before kennels are filled again. Unfortunately, since ASO has had to issue urgent pleas consistently, the strength of the pleas has waned and the public is no longer responding at the same level as in the past. On Wednesday, May 1, ASO issued social media posts about dogs on the Urgent Placement list. Despite reaching over 14,000 people per platform, only 22 medium/large dogs left for foster or adoptive homes between May 2-6. In that same period, AAC impounded 41 medium/large dogs. This past month, 270 more animals were taken into the shelter than were fostered or adopted out. To open large kennel space, ASO has done the following: 1. Adoption fees have been waived since June 2023. 2. To increase rescue transfers, ASO offered partners a financial incentive. Since March 2024, on three occasions, ASO offered rescue partners up to $500 to pull any dog that would open large kennel space. Unfortunately, these efforts only resulted in six dogs being transferred to partners. Page 1 of 2 3. ASO is boarding 24 medium/large dogs at other boarding facilities. However, this is not a sustainable solution as ASO is paying a daily fee and if any of the boarded dogs have an issue, they would need to be transported back to AAC. We are eager to improve the quality of life …
