June 26, 2020 Katherine Moltz 14231 Tandem Blvd Austin TX, 78728 Re: C16-2020-0003 Property Description: LOT 1A BLK A WELLS BRANCH PHS A SEC 5 A AMD LTS 1 & 2 BLK A Dear Katherine , Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code: Section 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District) (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on from 64 square feet (allowed) to 247.87 square feet (requested) Section 25-10-125 (B) (2) from 12 feet (allowed) to 30 feet (requested) overall height in order to erect an architectural feature/pylon Free-standing sign located at this site in the “2 mi.-ETJ”, Scenic Roadway Sign District. Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
June 26, 2020 John Peet 1711 Waterston Ave Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0029 Property Description: E42.5FT OF N125FT OF LOT 10 BLK 14 MAAS ADDN Dear John, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations); 1. Setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 5 feet (required) to 2. Setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 3ft. 6 in. (requested); feet (requested); 3. Building Cover requirements to increase from 40% (maximum allowed) to 55% (requested); 4. Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) to 65% (requested); In order to construct an addition to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance requests provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
June 26, 2020 Janis Smith PE 4726 Bunny Run Austin TX, 78746 Property Description: LOT 34 LAKE SIDE ADDN Re: C15-2020-0030 Dear Janis, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance variance(s) from the following section from the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-Complying Structures) from (D) (2) (a); to move the existing docks by consolidating the structures into one single dock, which will conform to a code-compliant location and raise the top of the rail elevation on the 2-slip dock from 13 ft. to 16 ft. In order to erect a boat dock in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, July 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to be held Monday, July 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 12, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 13, 2020 Municipal Civil Service Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2859 or matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 12, 2020 (the day before the scheduled meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon on Sunday, July 12, 2020, the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 24, 2020. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 24, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 24, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the HRD Learning and Research Center, 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Lancaster called the Commission meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Teresa Perez-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Rebecca Eisenbrey Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator Danny Villalpando, IT Network Administrator, Sr. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Michael Girod addressed the Commission regarding irregularities in the hiring process at the Public Works Department. Javier Martinez donated his time to Mr. Girod. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 27, 2020. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes from the January 27, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Perez-Wiseley’s second, on a 3–0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 24, 2020 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. Chair Lancaster recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 4:30 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. Closed session ended and Chair Lancaster called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 4:48 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. The motion to grant Lindsey Randall’s appeal, rescind the Discharge and restore Ms. Randall to their Position, issue Ms. Randall a lesser level of Disciplinary Action of a four-day Suspension, and award any pay or other benefits lost as a result of the Discharge, was approved on Chair Lancaster’s motion, Commissioner Perez-Wiseley’s second, on a vote of 3-0. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Staff briefing …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2019 Municipal Civil Service Commission The Board/Commission mission statement is: The Municipal Civil Service (MCS) Commission is established and governed by City Charter Article IX (Personnel). The purpose of the Commission is to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. hear appeals and make final, binding decisions in the case of municipal civil service employees covered under Article IX of the City Charter who have been discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation; recommend the adoption of civil service rules after receipt of proposed rules by the Human Resources Director and perform services under the civil service rules as provided in Article IX, Section 2 of the City Charter; perform other duties regarding the municipal civil service, not inconsistent with Article IX of the City Charter, that the City Council may require; issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to witnesses, whether at the request of interested parties or on its own motion, when reasonably necessary to obtain pertinent evidence at a hearing or investigation; administer oaths to witnesses appearing at a hearing or investigation; and conduct any investigations it may consider desirable or which it may be required by the City Council or the City Manager concerning the administration of municipal civil service, and report its findings and recommendations to the City Council. Further information regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commission is found in § 2-1-164 of the Austin City Code, which states: (A) The Municipal Civil Service Commission is established and governed by City Charter Article IX (Personnel). The Charter provisions supersede this chapter to the extent of conflict. (B) The Council Audit and Finance Committee shall review applications received by the city clerk from persons seeking appointment as a commissioner. Notwithstanding § 2-1-4(C), the Audit and Finance Committee, or any council member, may nominate a person for appointment to the commission. (C) A city employee may not serve as a member of the commission. (D) The council shall designate the commission chair annually at the time new commissioners are appointed. (E) Subsection (A) of Section 2-1-43 (Meeting Requirements) does not apply to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The commission may meet as necessary to carry out its duties under City Charter Article IX (Personnel). Source: Ord. 20130214-045; Ord. 20130321-043. Annual Review and Work Plan Municipal Civil Service Commission - 2019 Page # 2 …
2020 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 13, 2020 Monday, July 13, 2020 Monday, January 27, 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, February 10, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, February 24, 2020 Monday, August 24, 2020 Monday, March 9, 2020 Monday, September 14, 2020 Monday, March 23, 2020 Monday, September 28, 2020 Monday, April 13, 2020 Monday, October 12, 2020 Monday, April 27, 2020 Monday, October 26, 2020 Monday, May 11, 2020 Monday, November 9, 2020 Monday, June 8, 2020 Monday, December 14, 2020 Monday, June 22, 2020 Schedule approved at June 10, 2019 MCS Commission Meeting,
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel July 13, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held July 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, July 12th by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 13 Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-8706 or marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 12. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, July 12th) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 2. 3. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Special Called Meeting - Monday, July 13, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Vacant Seat CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action Items i. Recommendations for the AIPP 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Prospectus - Maria Teresa Bonet & Alex Irrera, AIPP staff ii. Final Design Status Update for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Art in Public Places Project by Artist Mary …
1711 WATERSTON AVENUE ADDITION JULY 13, 2020 BOA MEETING CASE #: C15-2020-0029 PRESENTER: RYAN BOLLOM, AIA BOA REQUEST TO ADDRESS: .IRREGULAR BLOCK SUBDIVISION .MAINTAINING NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER .SMALL LOT SIZE .TREE PRESERVATION Clarksville Neighborhood Lot Plan Lot is undersized and part of an irregular block subdivision that is unique to the neighborhood Block Plan All neighboring homes are 1 story. Block Plan All neighboring homes are 1 story. Direct neighbors are historic with alterations. Also in close proximity to National Register Historic home. 1711 WATERSTON AND NEIGHBORING MASS AND SCALE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC NEIGHBOR TO EAST NEIGHBOR TO WEST. HISTORIC HISTORIC DIRECT NEIGHBORS TO EAST AND WEST OF 1711 WATERSTON Old West Austin Neighborhood Design Guidelines 1.0 Residential guidelines Goal 1: Promote prevailing neighborhood character 1.2 Maintain consistent mass and scale Residential Guidelines Goal 1: Promote prevailing neighborhood character 1.1 Promote diversity of architectural styles 1.1.1 Promote additions that reflect both the period of the addition and preserve the integrity of original structures 1.2 Maintain consistent mass and scale 1.2 Maintain consistent mass and scale 1.3 Maintain historic land use patterns 1.3.1 Maintain street setback lines 1.3.2 Promote “back-buildings” 1.3.2 Promote “back-buildings” 1.3.3 Promote parking on the side or rear in lieu of 1.3.3 Promote parking on the side or rear in lieu of front front Goal 2: Enhance the streetscape 2.1 Promote and maintain street trees 2.1 Promote and maintain street trees 2.2 Minimize driveway width and curb cuts 2.3 Promote openness to the street 2.3.1 Windows 2.3.2 Porches 2.3.3 Transparent fences 2.3.4 Face garage doors away from the street 2.4 Promote and maintain sidewalks 2.5 Promote localized porch and walkway lighting This Not this 1.0 Residential guidelines Goal 1: Promote prevailing neighborhood character 1.3 Maintain historic land use patterns 1.3.2 Promote “back-buildings” Homes on Waterston Ave designated as not compatible with original design intent of neighborhood in the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Site Plan Lot has substandard width (43.1’), depth (125.2’) and overall size (5401sf) Site Plan Neighboring lots encroach on setbacks and cross lot lines Site Plan Neighbor acquired permit to enclose non complying wood deck in 2011 Site Plan COA Protected Trees Site Plan Trees included in site survey Site Plan Existing tree canopy covers large majority of lot Trees viewed from front Trees viewed from back Site Photos Existing tree coverage Design solutions allowed by code severely impact trees and are not in character with …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine C15-2020-0029 - Failure to provide Notice of Variance Sunday, July 12, 2020 4:28:33 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez: I live at 1105 Toyath St. My property borders the property, 1711 Waterston, that is seeking a variance. I never received the 10-day notice letter for the July 13 Board of Adjustments meeting that will address 1711 Waterston’s request for several variances. I oppose the variance requests and ask that you accept this email as my official response. This morning, July 12, my neighbor asked me if I was attending the virtual meeting tomorrow, Monday, July 13. This was the only time I received notice of the meeting. The owner’s of 1711 Waterston did send me a note and said the BOA meeting was going to be held on July 13, but since I never received notice from the City, I presumed the hearing on their variance was postponed. I will be attending and will sign up to voice my opposition to this variance request. Thank you. Olivia Ruiz Olivia B. Ruiz Board Certified - Civil Trial Law Texas Board of Legal Certification Law Office of Olivia B. Ruiz P.O. Box 50142 Austin, Texas 78763 512. 569.5546 Office 512.233.2622 Fax -- This message and any attached documents or files contain information that is confidential and may be protected by attorney privilege. Unless you are a listed recipient of this message, you may not read, use, copy or disclose the contents of the message or any attachment to anyone. If you have received this message in error, please "reply to" the sender indicating your receipt of the message, and securely delete the message and any attachments. E-1/LATE BACKUP1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. E-1/LATE BACKUP2 E-1/LATE BACKUP3 E-1/LATE BACKUP4 E-1/LATE BACKUP5 E-1/LATE BACKUP6 From: To: Subject: Date: Kindra Welch Ramirez, Elaine Re: case C15-2020-0029 Friday, July 10, 2020 6:14:03 AM Sorry Elaine… typo fixed in the letter below :) To whom it may concern; I would like to express my support for the variances requested by homeowners at 1711 Waterston St. case #C15-2020-0029. The setback variances they are requesting are reasonable tradeoffs to create more space …
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTERS 25-1, 25-2, 25-5, 25-7, AND 25-8 RELATING TO THE LAKE AUSTIN ZONING DISTRICT AND THE REGULATION OF BOAT DOCKS, BULKHEADS, AND SHORELINE ACCESS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 11. City Code Section 25-2-1176 (Regulations) is amended to read : § 25-2-1176 SITE DEVELOMENT REGULATIONS FOR DOCKS, MARINAS, AND OTHER LAKEFRONT USES. (A) A [A site plan] dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection . (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. (2) The length of a dock from the shoreline may not exceed 20% of the lake channel, as measured from the shoreline where the dock is located and continuing to the opposite shoreline. (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. (4) The width of a dock measured parallel to the shoreline of the lot or tract where the dock is proposed, and including all access and appurtenances, may not exceed: (a) 20 percent of the shoreline width, if the shoreline width exceeds 70 feet; (b) 14 feet, if the shoreline width is no greater than 70 feet. (5) The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use; (b) for a cluster dock, 600 square feet multiplied by: (i) the number of dwelling units in a multifamily development; or (ii) the number of principal residential structures in a subdivision, if: the dock will be located in a common area that fronts Lake Austin or Lady Bird Lake; and lots within the subdivision have perpetual use rights to the common area. (6) And so on Property ID #564451 Owner per Tax roles: Blake Kelly Jo Herrin E-2/LATE BACKUP 1 E-2/LATE BACKUP 2 WILLIAM B. NALLE 4615 Bunny Run Austin, Texas 78746 6 July 2020 City of Austin Board of Adjustment Attention: Ms. Elaine Ramirez Re: Kubiak Boat Dock—4726 Bunny Run Case Number : C 15-2020-0030 Dear Board Members: I live on …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Jeff Blatt Ramirez, Elaine Fwd: 1401 E 3rd St > advance packet / presentation Wednesday, July 01, 2020 8:12:25 AM 1401 E 3rd St reconsideration backup.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please find my presentation package attached. The only addition that I would have is that I was never informed that the property that was built was out of the setback requirments. Quite the contrary the contractor built the property where the survey company laid out the proper place that it was to go. The required placement of the property can not be changed without knocking down the entire property, for which I have come up with what I was told should be a suitable fix to the problem by addressing the fire safety issue and fully sprinklering the building, removing doors in the back and openings to provide property with greater fire rating. I understand that the property owner to the East (1403 E 3rd St) objects to the design of the property, but the property that is designed next if the property were to be forced to be knocked down will ultimately be the same design as the lot is a very small and narrow lot. Thank you and if I need more information please let me know. Elaine Truly Jeff Blatt 512 554 3647 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. G-1/LATE BACKUP 1 From: To: Subject: Date: Barbara Joyce Ramirez, Elaine case num C15-2020-0020 Monday, July 06, 2020 10:16:31 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Regarding 1401 E 3rd St. Ms. Ramirez, I do not support a land development code variance at 1401 E 3rd St. There are many reputable builders who have constructed housing in this neighborhood, and have used good practices, good materials, and produced a quality product in the end. This does not apply to this builder in any way. We used Newcastle Homes to build our house, and followed all of the zoning and other rules. If you can't do that, you shouldn't be building in Austin. Respectfully, Barbara Joyce 1213 E 2nd St CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 13, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Lancaster called the Commission meeting to order at 9:54 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Perez-Wiseley Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Lisa Rodriguez, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes from the February 24, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Chair Lancaster’s second, on a 5–0 vote. February 24, 2020. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2020 Chair Lancaster recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 6:33 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. Closed session ended and Chair Lancaster called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 7:32 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Alan Limuel regarding their Disciplinary Probation from the Austin Resource Recovery Department. The motion to deny Alan Limuel’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Probation of Alan Limuel was approved on Chair Lancaster’s motion, Commissioner Roger’s second, on a vote of 5-0. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2019 Commission Annual Review. The motion to approve the 2019 Commission Annual Review was approved on Commissioner Perez-Wiseley’s motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 5-0. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates, times, and …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 ITEM # F-1 DATE: Monday, July 13, 2020 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___-____Don Leighton-Burwell ABSTAINED ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Travis Young OWNER: Daniel and Amy Coops ADDRESS: 71 JULIUS ST VARIANCE REQUESTEDThe applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) to (C) (1) and (2) from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-721Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations (C) In a secondary setback area: (1) permitted; and (2) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (LEIGHTON- BURWELL ABSTAINING); MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 fountains, patios, terraces, outdoor restaurants, and similar uses are impervious cover may not exceed 30 percent. Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while we continue our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , our Chair of BOA Chair, Don Leighton-Burwell has postponed our April 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting until the next scheduled date on May 11, 2020. This will include all previously postponed cases slated to be heard at the April 13th meeting; those will now be heard at the May 11, 2020 meeting; May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote (Chair Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Michael Von Ohlen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to July 13, 2020, Board Member William Hodge seconds on an 11-0-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO JULY 13, 2020. July 13, 2020 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday July 13, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0020 ITEM # G-1 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___N____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____William Hodge ABSTAINED ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___N____Michael Von Ohlen ___N____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___N____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Durham Trading Partners XII, LLC ADDRESS: 1401 3RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 5 feet (required) to 2.77 feet (requested) in order to complete a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: currently under construction, layout error BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING; MAY 11 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay, William Hodge abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell motions to Deny, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Veronica Rivera nay and William Hodge abstained); DENIED. RECONSIDERATION REQUEST: July 13, 2020 Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to reconsider the reconsideration request, Board member Rahm McDaniel seconds on 5-5 votes (Board members Jessica Cohen, Darryl Pruett, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume and Martha Gonzalez nay); RECONSIDERATION REQUEST DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elanie Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday July 13, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0029 ITEM # E-1 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Ryan Bollum OWNER: John Peet ADDRESS: 1711 WATERSTON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from 1. 5 feet (required) to 3ft. 6 in. (requested) 2. feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) 3. 55% (requested) 4. to 65% (requested) in order to construct an addition to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF- 3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: July 13, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to August 10, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2020. FINDING: Setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side setback from Setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) Building Cover requirements to increase from 40% (maximum allowed) to 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday July 13, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0030 ITEM # E-2 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Janis J. Smith, PE OWNER: Robert Kubiak ADDRESS: 4726 BUNNY RUN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-Complying Structures) from (D) (2) (a) to move the docks by consolidating them into one dock in a code- compliant location and raise the top of the rail elevation on the 2-slip dock from 13 ft. to 16 ft. in order to erect a boat dock in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: LDC 25-10-963 states the following: (D) The following requirements must be met in order to repair, reinforce, modify, or maintain a non-complying dock, bulkhead, or shoreline access as defined in Section 25-2-1172 (Definitions): (2) except as allowed under Section 25-8-652 (Restrictions on Development Impacting Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long):(a) the location and footprint may not be altered; and (b)the degree of noncompliance may not be increased. BOARD’S DECISION: July 13, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the property currently has two separate grandfathered non-compliant boat docks on the lake Austin with a total of three slips, one dock has 2 slips and is closer than 10 feet from the property line while the other dock has 1 slip, is on the property line and is partially enclosed. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the legal constraints of the property didn’t allow changes to the dock location on the 1 slip dock, which is right on top of the property line and partially enclosed and air- conditioned for 55 years, the private limitations on changes to the dock have now been removed. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: easements to use docks personally owned by others are rare on the lake, this easement established …
DATE: Monday, July 13, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0002 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM # D-1 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___N____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Alkesh Patel OWNER: Loin Veldt ADDRESS: 2600 BROCKTON DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for one (1) 6 ft. tall freestanding monument sign and two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs, all illuminated in order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. (RE-NOTICE) RENOTICE: VARIANCE REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) a) (C) to exceed sign area from one (1) 150 sq. ft. (maximum allowed) to two (2) 217 sq. ft. each (requested) wall signs on South and West sides. Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) b) (G) illuminate both signs in order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. Applicant is proposing face-lit signs illuminated by LEDs. BOARD’S DECISION: JUNE 8 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant only the south building elevation sign and Deny the west elevation sign, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED ONLY THE SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION SIGN AND DENIED THE WEST ELEVATION SIGN. APPLICANT FILED A RECONSIDERATION REQUEST FOR JULY 13, 2020. RECONSIDERATION REQUEST: July 13, 2020 Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to reconsider the reconsideration request, Board …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0003 ITEM # C-1 DATE: Monday July 13, 2020 ___-____ Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____ Ada Corral OUT ___N____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Joe Bucher OWNER: Mark Schlossberg ADDRESS: 14231 TANDEM BLVD Section 25-10-125 (B) (2) from 12 feet (allowed) to 30 feet (requested) Section 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District) (B) (1) (b) to increase the VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) maximum sign area on a lot from 64 square feet (allowed) to 247.87 square feet (requested) b) overall height in order to erect an architectural feature/pylon Free-standing sign located at this site in the “2 mi.-ETJ”, Scenic Roadway Sign District. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING July 13, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Deny, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne nay); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez
