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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Called Meeting – November 15, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (November 14th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282)lindak.hayes@austintexas,gov , no later than noon November 14th. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Cherelle Vanbrakle Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than October 3rd by noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 1. October 4th meeting minutes DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 2. Staff presentation on the Palm District Planner Stevie Greathouse and Planner Principal Mark Walters, Capital Program Consultant, Housing and Planning Department. 3. Vote for Joint Inclusion Alternate WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. Safety – Recommendation on being safe in our home, at work and in our African American Community 5. Economic Opportunity and Affordability – Recommendation on having economic opportunities and resources that enable us to thrive in our African American community 6. Health and Environment – Recommendations on enjoying a sustainable environment and a healthy life, physically and mentally as an African American 7. Culture and Lifelong Learning – Recommendations of being enrich by Austin’s unique civic, cultural, ethnic, and learning opportunities for African Americans 8. Government That Works for All – Recommendations on believing the city government works effectively and collaboratively for of …
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, 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 URB’s regular meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including updated program scenarios/ financial analysis and draft RFP criteria (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 3. 4. Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. 2 of …
Item1_URB-Draft-Minutes-10-17-2022 — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB …
Item3_2022-11-14_AEDC_URB Presentation_DistrictPrecedents — original pdf
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin November 14, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
Item2_2022-11-14_AEDC_URB Presentation_Blocks16-18_ — original pdf
B L O C K 16 11th Street Development Urban Renewal Board Meeting November 14th, 2022 B L O C K 18 Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the city of Austin Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban Renewal Blocks 16 & 18: Community Feedback to Date The following information was summarized based on on-site community engagement sessions (Sept 28,Sept 30 and Oct 2), and an online survey from Sept 28-October 31. Vibe: How do you want this district to feel? (wordcloud) Community Priorities: Survey + On-site Dot Survey (weighted total points) Affordable Ownership 443 Small Grocery 317 Affordable Rental 297 Cultural Venue 287 Pocket Park 286 Artist Studios 263 Outdoor Performance 240 Restaurant 197 Creative Office 182 Non Profit Offices 151 Outdoor Dining 142 Public Parking 133 Convenience 124 November 3rd, 2022 Block 16 & 18 : Community Engagement BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt Participants: 98 Responses to Survey ▪ SURVEY! ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 43/77 Majority 78702! 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 77 Responses to date Race: • 45 White • 24 Black • 17 Hispanic Austin EDC 35/75 White 19/75 Black 16/75 Hispanic BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 4 5 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 4 Community Affiliation Block 16 Block 18 11th Street Current Program Cultural Institutions Places of WorshipOffice / Commercial Multifamily / Single FamilyRetailFood / Beverage Green Space Programming: Utilizing over a decade of community input, interest, and ideation, we have integrated their efforts into the following program elements to offer the greatest impact to the community. These programs will be used to help test three scenarios for massing/scale and market feasibility. Learnings from these scenario evaluations will inform the criteria listed in the Request for Proposals. Cultural Center Housing Workspace Parking Program Matrix: Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C “Adjacent Typologies” “NCCD Overlay” “Increased Density for Affordability” 16 18 16 18 16 18 80% 20% 80% 20% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% Least dense scenario that mirrors adjacent block building types Possible development under NCCD regulations Unlocking additional height (zoning) to increase density these three scenarios demonstrate the range of possible physical ‘fits’ and program distribution-final solutions by …
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REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, November 14, 2022 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Ryn Gonzales, Chair Kannou Curette, Vice Chair Christian Vieira Dr. Victor Martinez Darcy Rendon Emily Bush VACANT VACANT District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Marti Bier District 5 District 6 District 7 Appointment Stakeholder District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Appointment Commissioner Stakeholder Melissa Taylor Katie Jones Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Charles Curry VACANT AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on October 10, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action of vacant and future Commission positions. Discussion and possible action of the FY23 regular meeting schedule Discussion and possible action on yearly retreat date and agenda items. Discussion and possible action on creating and appointing members to a new workgroup on Housing; including authorization for those workgroup members to speak on behalf of the Commission to other commission workgroups and the JIC. Discussion and possible action on increasing the participation of the LGBTQ community in the JIC January town hall. Discussion and possible action related to problems in the Police Oversight, Civil Rights, and Equity Offices. Discussion and possible action of the JIC budget work session. Discussion of meeting with Jason Alexander regarding the LGBTQ Community Liaison position in the City Manger’s Office. Discussion of the Joint Inclusion Committee's Q&A document regarding working groups from the City Clerk's Office. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed …
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MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2022 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register contact Robin Otto, at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair Marshall Bowen Randy Chapman Cary Ferchill Karen Hadden Makenna Jonker Cyrus Reed Kay Trostle Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular meeting on October 18, 2022. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Camlin Inc to provide and install a system for monitoring the bushings on a power transformer at Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. 3. Recommend authorizing award of a contract with PWR Storage Solutions, LLC d/b/a Power Storage Solutions to provide and install an uninterruptible power supply, stand- alone battery charger, and power conditioning transformer, in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of two multi-term contracts with Transworld Systems Inc. and I C System Inc. for collection services for delinquent utility accounts each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $3,000,000, divided between the contractors. 5. Recommend authorizing reimbursement of costs to Waller Creek Owner, LLC., for the service pipe connection to interconnect the Waller Building to the Austin Energy (AE) downtown District Cooling System in an amount not to exceed $2,308,703. 6. Recommend authorizing an amendment to a cooperative contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for continued ServiceNow products, services, and software, including maintenance and support, to increase the amount by $477,040 and to extend the term by four months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,632,090. 7. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a …
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Item 12 Draft Resolution on a Required Update to the Resource Plan Electric Utility Commission November 14, 2022 WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission has been given the important task of reviewing and advising the City Council on progress on the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030; and WHEREAS, the Resource plan approved by City Council in 2020 includes a specific direction that the plan be updated in five years, unless conditions change warranting a need for a new update, stating “Austin Energy will conduct an update of this 2030 Plan in advance of its cost-of-service study in approximately five years from adoption of the 2030 Plan, or sooner if significant changes in technology or market conditions warrant. At the end of 2022 the EUC will decide whether there have been sufficient changes in circumstances that an interim update would be beneficial.”; and WHEREAS, the plan laid out a vision for ending Austin Energy’s use of power from the burning of coal by stating “Austin Energy will maintain its current target to cease operation of Austin Energy’s portion of the Fayette Power Project (FPP) coal plant by year-end 2022. Austin Energy will continue to recommend to the City Council the establishment of any cash reserves necessary to provide for that schedule.”; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has not been able to meet this deadline of ceasing operation of Austin Energy’s portion of the Fayette Power Plant (FPP); WHEREAS, the 2020 Resource Plan required Austin Energy to conduct a transmission study to look at how to boost the use of storage and renewables both within our load zone and from imported clean energy from outside our load zone and that transmission study is expected to be completed and reviewed by staff by June 2023; and WHEREAS, since the plan was adopted by city council in 2020, other major changes have occurred, including impacts to the electric grid caused by Winter Storm Uri, and major changes implemented by both the Legislature and the Public Utility Commission of Texas which have and could further change our energy-only market and required ancillary services; and WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission is expected to take further action in early 2023 that could fundamentally change our energy and ancillary services market; and WHEREAS, the cost of natural gas increased by roughly 288 percent between August of 2020 and August of 2022, creating both major expenses …
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Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff in Austin Energy Rate Case Electric Utility Commission November 14, 2022 WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission has been given the important task of reviewing and advising the City Council on the Austin Energy’s proposed changes to base rates; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 and the Austin Climate Equity plan, both adopted by Council, include goals for increasing the use of local customer-sited solar energy in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution, improve resilience, and keep bills affordable; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has proposed important changes to the Value of Solar tariffs as part of its base rate that could impact these goals; WHEREAS, the Value of Solar tariff is essential for facilitating the continued use of local customer-site solar energy; and WHEREAS, it is important for the Value of Solar tariff to accurately compensate customers with on-site solar energy for the energy they produce, and to provide a rate that isn’t too volatile, in order to attract investment in customer-sited solar; and WHEREAS, if a portion of the Value of Solar fee is paid for by the Energy Efficiency Fee instead of the Power Supply Adjustment fee, then some customers will be exempted from their fair share of the costs since they are exempted from the Energy Efficiency Fee, creating the potential for a cross-subsidy; WHEREAS, the Impartial Hearings Examiner found that while Austin Energy’s proposed changes were reasonable, they also urged better consultation with stakeholders going forward; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Electric Utility Commission recommends that the Austin City Council do the following when adopting the updated Value of Solar tariff as part of Austin Energy’s base rate package: 1. Adopt Austin Energy’s Value of Solar rate and methodology as proposed in its Base Rate Filing Package and as adopted by the Impartial Hearing Examiner in his Final Recommendation, with the exception that Value of Solar Societal Benefits should continue to be collected through the PSA. 2. Base the avoided costs of the Value of Solar rate on a rolling five-year average, and conduct the Value of Solar avoided cost assessment annually but require Austin Energy to change the rate not more frequently than every three years based on a rolling five-year average of avoided costs. 3. Direct Austin Energy to hire a qualified third party, with experience in …
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Resolution of the Electric Utility Commission on Austin Energy’s Base Rate Proposal November 14, 2022 WHEREAS the Electric Utility Commission has been given the important task of reviewing proposed modifications to Austin Energy’s base rates; WHEREAS, Austin Energy released their proposed base rate package in April of 2022, proposing a significant increase on several customer classes, including residential and small business customers; WHEREAS, a base rate proceeding was recently concluded before an Independent Hearings Examiner with filings of exceptions and briefs by some 10 parties to the Austin Energy base rate proceedings; WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s initial proposal would raise revenues and rates by approximately $48 million, a proposal that was reduced by approximately $13 million due to changes made by Austin Energy in the course of the proceeding, meaning the current Austin Energy proposal is to raise rates by approximately $35.7 million; WHEREAS, the Independent Hearings Examiner has recommended a smaller revenue requirement of approximately $31.3 million, but also indicated a need to look at differential sales during the unique year of 2021 which might lower that recommended revenue requirement substantially; WHEREAS, the Independent Consumer Advocate hired by the City has instead proposed a much smaller revenue increase of approximately $6.5 million, with a much smaller impact on residential consumers; WHEREAS, multiple parties including the IHE itself have raised concerns that Austin Energy’s proposed residential rate design - which would increase the fixed monthly fee from $10 to $25 and flatten the incentive to conserve energy by reducing the number of tiers from 5 to 3 is a significant change to our residential rate design and could represent a shock to Austin Energy residential consumers, particularly those that are not protected by CAP; WHEREAS, multiple parties have identified other potential savings that could reduce the revenue requirement significantly, including adjustments to recognize the uniqueness of the test year, which included both a major winter storm and a pandemic; WHEREAS, the rising costs of shelter combined with rising utility costs most heavily impact those households with the lowest incomes and the thousands of eligible families that are not presently receiving CAP program benefits, WHEREAS, the Austin City Council just approved new tariffs for the Power Supply Adjustment, Regulatory Charge and CBC, which collectively will increase the average residential bill by some $15 per month over current charges, and adoption of the Austin Energy proposal could increase overall residential bills by at …
Item 10 Proposed 2023 EUC Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Item 10 Electric Utility Commission 2023 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy HQ, 4815 Mueller Blvd. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. MEETING DATES January 9, 2023 February 13, 2023 March 21, 2022 April 10, 2023 May 8, 2023 June 12, 2022 July 10, 2023 August 14, 2023 September 11, 2023 October 16, 2023 November 13, 2023 CANCELLED DATES March 13, 2023* October 9, 2023** December 11, 2023 *AISD/UT/etc. Spring Break **Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
Item 13 Council Action Report — original pdf
EUC Report re Council Action November 14, 2022 Item 13 Items below recommended by EUC October 17; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (10/27) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term cooperative contract with SHI-GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Inc, to provide Novell SUSE software maintenance and support for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,000. 3. (10/27) Recommend approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. 4. (11/3) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Texas AirSystems, LLC for modular heat exchanger skids, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. 5. (11/3) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Thielsch Engineering Inc. for power production maintenance, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000.
Item 8 4th Quarter Operations Report — original pdf
Item 8 Austin Energy FY2022 Q4 Operations Update November 2022 Stuart Reilly Acting Deputy General Manager & Chief Operating Officer © 2022 Austin Energy 1 Agenda Quarterly Operations Update Executive Summary Reliability Performance Environmental Performance Grid Resilience Strategic Goal 2 Executive Summary Generator availability on-target For the fourth quarter, generation resources met or exceeded availability targets. Reliability performance stable Performance over the longer term is statistically consistent with top quartile industry benchmarks. Stable performance through all-time peak. Carbon-free production on-target 69% carbon-free for July. 78% carbon-free rolling 12-month average. Final After-Action Report Update All 116 follow-up actions have been completed or operationalized. Full completion report is available on the Austin Energy website. 3 Austin Energy Operations Update Reliability Performance 4 Record Hottest May - July Daily ERCOT Peak Load Versus All-time Peak (Aug. 12, 2019) 85,000 80,000 75,000 70,000 65,000 60,000 n u J - 1 n u J - 3 n u J - 5 n u J - 7 n u J - 9 n u J - 1 1 n u J - 3 1 n u J - 5 1 n u J - 7 1 n u J - 9 1 n u J - 1 2 n u J - 3 2 n u J - 5 2 n u J - 7 2 n u J - 9 2 l u J - 1 l u J - 3 l u J - 5 l u J - 7 l u J - 9 l u J - 1 1 l u J - 3 1 l u J - 5 1 l u J - 7 1 l u J - 9 1 l u J - 1 2 l u J - 3 2 l u J - 5 2 l u J - 7 2 l u J - 9 2 l u J - 1 3 g u A - 2 g u A - 4 g u A - 6 g u A - 8 g u A - 0 1 ERCOT Daily Peak Previous Peak Record Since June 1st: ERCOT Load exceeded the previous hourly record 163 times (hours). ERCOT Load exceeded the SARA Report peak forecast 53 times (hours). 5 Generator Commercial Availability & Start Success Commercial Availability Generation Resource Target Seasonal Commercial % Availability Commercial Availability Actuals (%) Q3 FY22 AVG Q4 FY22 AVG 100 …
Item 9 4th Quarter Financial Report — original pdf
Item 9 Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report 4th Quarter FY 2022 (July - September) Stephanie Koudelka Austin Energy Director of Finance November 14, 2022 © 2022 Austin Energy Disclaimer Certain information set forth in this presentation contains forecasted financial information. Forecasts necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance. Although the forecasted financial information contained in this presentation is based upon what Austin Energy management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forecasted financial information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forecasts. In addition, this presentation contains unaudited information and should be read in conjunction with the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City of Austin, which was published on March 14, 2022: http://finance.austintexas.gov/web/controller/annual_comprehensive_financial_report/annual_comprehensive _financial_report_2021.pdf 2 Quarterly Financial Report Agenda Executive Summary Financial Policy Compliance Financial Performance Measures Actual to Budget Analysis Financial Statements Market and Industry Analyses 3 Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report Executive Summary 4 Executive Summary Austin Energy is in partial compliance with its financial policies. Combined reserves, as well as Contingency and capital reserve balances are below minimums. $1.7 Billion Operating Revenue Operating revenue FYTD is 13% over budget, primarily due to extreme summer weather which drove Power costs increases in usage. were also up due to market changes, natural gas prices, and congestion costs. Austin Energy’s bond rating was lowered by S&P to AA-, which is below our target rating of AA. Working capital decreased by $164m year over year, primarily due to current year under recovery of power supply costs including the return of the prior year over recovery from Winter Storm Uri. $(1.7) Billion Expenses w/transfers Operating expenses for September FYTD including transfers are 10% over budget, primarily due to increased power supply costs. Market Competitiveness – System average rates were 12.6% below the state average for CY 2021. This information is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City of Austin, when published on http://finance.austintexas.gov/web/controller/annual_comprehensive_financial_report/annual_comprehensive_financial_report_2021.pdf 5 Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report Financial Policy Compliance 6 Financial Policy Compliance Financial Policy Monitoring Financial policies are adopted by ordinance each year during the budgeting process. Compliance Non-Compliance Debt Reserves Operating Debt Policies Reserves Policies Operating Policies Full Compliance Partial …
Items 2-7 Draft RCAs — original pdf
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Camlin Inc. to provide and install a system for monitoring the bushings on a power transformer at Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C 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 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 1100 JMF3015 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on November 15, 2021, and it closed on January 4, 2022. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated, responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text. For More Information: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Persons: Julia Finn, at 512-974-2835 or Julia.Finn@austintexas.gov or Diana McIntosh, at 512-974-2034 or Diana.McIntosh@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide a system for monitoring the bushings on a power transformer and the system’s installation at Sand Hill Energy Center. The system will provide real-time information about the transformer bushings to detect deterioration. A bushing failure could result in loss or reduction in generation from the plant. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Camlin Inc. as the best to provide these services based on schedule and solution, proposer experience and personnel, price, local presence, and service-disabled business enterprise. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a contract with PWR Storage Solutions, LLC d/b/a Power Storage Solutions to provide and install an uninterruptible power supply, stand-alone battery charger, and power conditioning transformer, in an amount not to exceed $120,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority …
Recommendation No. 20221114-11A: Austin Energy’s Base Rate Proposal — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20221114-11A Resolution on Austin Energy’s Base Rate Proposal RESOLVED, the Electric Utility Commission urges the Austin City Council to: 1. Apply the rate making policies of gradualism and avoidance of rate shock for each customer class. Gradualism should be applied equally to classes that would receive a revenue (rate) reduction and to classes that would receive a revenue (rate) increase, under the adopted class revenue distribution approach. 2. Maintain the present residential rate structure of inverted block rates that encourage conservation. While reducing the number of tiers from five to four may be considered, as suggested by the Independent Consumer Advocate, any increase in the basic customer service fee should be limited to no more than 20%. A $2 dollar increase in the monthly fee would on its own with no other changes generate approximately $11.4 million in additional revenues for the utility. 3. Apply its understanding of known and measurable changes and weather normalization to the 2021 test year; 4. Line Loss Study: Require Austin Energy to conduct a new System Loss Study (Line Loss Study) to derive both peak demand and energy loss factors by service level (transmission, substation, primary, and secondary) prior to the next base rate case. The peak demand loss factors shall be used to develop the demand allocation factors in the next rate case. The energy loss factors shall be used to develop the energy allocation factors in the next rate case and the voltage adjustment factors in the Power Supply Adjustment. 5. Primary Substation Rate: Require Austin Energy to develop a Primary Substation rate consistent with the analysis in the IHE report and propose it as part of its rate filing package in its next base rate review, at which point it will be subject to review. 6. Transmission Service: Require Austin Energy to provide a pathway for Primary >20 MW HLF customers to purchase the facilities necessary to upgrade to transmission service. Austin Energy shall provide this pathway no later than 1 year after the Council action approving the rates set in this base rate review. 7. Value of Solar Tariffs. Adopt the Austin Energy proposal in the Base Rate Filing Package, with the exception that the Value of Solar Societal Benefits should be collected through the PSA. Cost recovery for the Societal Benefits will be subject to review in Austin Energy’s next base rate …
Recommendation No. 20221114-11B: Austin Energy’s Base Rate Proposal — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20221114-11B Resolution on Austin Energy’s Base Rate Proposal RESOLVED, the Electric Utility Commission urges the Austin City Council to: 1. Reject the Austin Energy proposed base rate revenue increase of $35.7 million and the IHE recommendation of $31.3 million increase to Austin Energy’s base rates; 2. Adopt a Revenue Requirement of at least $6.5 million as recommended by the ICA but no more than $15 million, roughly half of the IHE’s proposal; 3. Adopt a Revenue Distribution that would not increase the rates on any customer class more than 7.5%, such as the attached table (WorkPaper H-3.1.1) produced by Austin Energy for the EUC $15 million scenario which limits the rate increase to 7.5% on any customer class. The table is illustrative of a possible cost allocation by rate class with a revenue increase of $15 million limited to a maximum of 7.5 percent, but is not meant to be a specific recommendation from the EUC on cost allocation. 4. Consider adopting the Independent Consumer Advocates proposed residential rate design with the following scope: a. Increase In-City Residential Monthly Customer Charges by no more than 20% or $2, b. Change the current 5 tier structure to 4 tiers as follows: Tier 1 (0 – 500); Tier 2 (501 – 1300); Tier 3 (1301 – 2500); Tier 4 (Over 2500). c. Adopt tier rates similar to that proposed by the ICA, or such as (Tier 1 – 4) those attached in the scenario “WorkPaper H-3.1.1”: 0.03061 per Kwh 0.06200 per Kwh 0.09176 per Kwh 0.11317 per Kwh d. The rates above can be scaled up or scaled down proportionally to achieve the residential target revenue requirement target adjusted for any higher customer charge. Vice Chair Dave Tuttle; Commissioner Randy Chapman; Commissioner Karen Hadden; Commissioner Makenna Jonker; Commissioner Cyrus Reed; Commissioner Kay Trostle Chair Marty Hopkins; Commissioner Marshall Bowen; Commissioner Cary Ferchill Vote: For: 6-3 Against: Abstentions: None Off Dais: None Absences: None Vacancies: District 2, District 3 Attest: Robin Otto, Staff Liaison Austin Energy 2022 Rate Review Class Base Revenue Changes Page 1 EUC Scenario Proposal, $15 Million increase, 7.5% maximum, $12 Customer Charge, 4 steep tiers Austin Energy Filing Proposed Rebuttal Description At Current Rates Change % Change Change % Change Residential Secondary Voltage < 10 kW Secondary Voltage ≥ 10 < 300 kW Secondary Voltage ≥ 300 kW Primary Voltage < 3 …
Recommendation No. 20221114-012: Required Update to the Resource Plan — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20221114-12 Resolution on a Required Update to the Resource Plan WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission has been given the important task of reviewing and advising the City Council on progress on the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030; and WHEREAS, the Resource plan approved by City Council in 2020 includes a specific direction that the plan be updated in five years, unless conditions change warranting a need for a new update, stating “Austin Energy will conduct an update of this 2030 Plan in advance of its cost-of-service study in approximately five years from adoption of the 2030 Plan, or sooner if significant changes in technology or market conditions warrant. At the end of 2022 the EUC will decide whether there have been sufficient changes in circumstances that an interim update would be beneficial.”; and WHEREAS, the plan laid out a vision for ending Austin Energy’s use of power from the burning of coal by stating “Austin Energy will maintain its current target to cease operation of Austin Energy’s portion of the Fayette Power Project (FPP) coal plant by year-end 2022. Austin Energy will continue to recommend to the City Council the establishment of any cash reserves necessary to provide for that schedule.”; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has not been able to meet this deadline of ceasing operation of Austin Energy’s portion of the Fayette Power Plant (FPP); WHEREAS, the 2020 Resource Plan required Austin Energy to conduct a transmission study to look at how to boost the use of storage and renewables both within our load zone and from imported clean energy from outside our load zone and that transmission study is expected to be completed and reviewed by staff by June 2023; and WHEREAS, since the plan was adopted by city council in 2020, other major changes have occurred, including impacts to the electric grid caused by Winter Storm Uri, and major changes implemented by both the Legislature and the Public Utility Commission of Texas which have and could further change our energy-only market and required ancillary services; and WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission is expected to take further action in early 2023 that could fundamentally change our energy and ancillary services market; and WHEREAS, the cost of natural gas increased by roughly 288 percent between August of 2020 and August of 2022, creating both major expenses for …
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Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Electric Utility Commission 2023 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy HQ, 4815 Mueller Blvd. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. MEETING DATES January 9, 2023 February 13, 2023 March 20, 2023 April 10, 2023 May 8, 2023 June 12, 2023 July 10, 2023 August 14, 2023 September 11, 2023 October 16, 2023 November 13, 2023 *AISD/UT/etc. Spring Break **Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day CANCELLED DATES March 13, 2023* October 9, 2023** December 11, 2023
ITEM1 BOA OCT 10 DRAFT MINUTES — original pdf
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, October 10, 2022 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, 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: Jessica Cohen – Chair, Brooke Bailey, Michael Von Ohlen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Member/Commissioners absent: Thomas Ates, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 September 12, 2022. On-Line Link: Draft minutes September 12, 2022 Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to approve the minutes for September 12, 2022, Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 8-0-1 votes (Board member Marcel Gutierrez-Garza abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. Requesting postponement for Items 9 and 11 to November 14, 2022. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to approve the postponement requests for Items 9 and 11 to November 14, 2022, Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 9-0 vote, ITEMS 9 AND 11 POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 14, 2022 Previous postponement Sign cases: 3. C16-2022-0004 Apple Tree Holdings LLC, Tony Nguyen 4507 N IH 35 SVRD NB On-Line Link: Item 3 PART1; PART2; PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): a) (B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area of 107 square feet (maximum allowed) to 200 square feet (requested) and b) (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (requested) in order to provide signage for a multi-tenant professional office in a “LO-NP”, Limited Office-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is …
ITEM10 C15-2022-0060 ADV PACKET 11-14 PART1 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 9 DATE: Monday October 10, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0060 ___-____Thomas Ates OUT ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___N____Darryl Pruett ____-___Agustina Rodriguez OUT ____-___Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: CMCBH2 Company; LLC ADDRESS: 1609 MATTHEWS LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2- 1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) a) (B) (1) from setback requirements to decrease the setback from 25 feet (minimum allowed) to 7 feet (requested) on eastern property line and 13 feet (requested) on southern property line (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories b) and 30 feet (maximum allowed) to three (3) stories and 31 feet (requested) in order to erect a three (3) story Multi-Family/Townhouse style building in a “MF-2-CO”, Multi-Family Residence Low Density-Conditional Overlay zoning district. Note: Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (B) in this section, the term "structure" excludes a rain garden using no concrete that is designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property. (1) in an urban family residence (SF-5) or more ITEM10/1 restrictive zoning district; (C) The height limitations for a structure are: (1) two stories and 30 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from property: (a) in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district; BOARD’S DECISION: July 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Barbara Mcarthur motions to postpone to August 8, 2022; Board member Nicholl Wade seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 8, 2022; Aug 8, 2022 POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Sept 12, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Approve with condition that it’s tied to site plan Item 8/3 as shown in the advance packet; Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 8-3 vote (Board members Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Richard Smith nay); Motion fails; DENIED. RECONSIDERATION REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations …
ITEM10 C15-2022-0060 ADV PACKET 11-14 PART2 — original pdf
ITEM10/77 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Absolute Stornlok Ramirez, Elaine Re: Question about Case Number C15-2022-0060 Thursday, July 07, 2022 4:05:03 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, my name is Kevin Chrane, I am the owner of the property at 1607 Matthews Lane, which is next door to the property at 1609 Matthews Lane that is the subject of case number C15-2022-0060. I am writing to express my opposition to Variance Request A. This variance is asking to lessen the amount of distance that may be built upon, in relation to the edge of the property lines. The code is currently set at 25 feet. The applicant wants to lessen this distance to only 7 feet from the eastern property line, and 13 feet from the southern one. I fell that the requested distances are too close to the property border for building, especially the one requesting only 7 feet! I would like to express my opposition to those items, am fine with the requests from Variance B. Thank you for taking my opinion as the next door landowner into consideration, On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 03:25:22 PM CDT, Ramirez, Elaine <elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Kevin Chrane (512) 694-2046 Yes! Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Planner Senior / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Office: 512-974-2202 ITEM10/78 From: To: Subject: Date: Ruth Lauer Ramirez, Elaine Written comments C15-2022-0060 for Board of Adjustment meeting Friday, July 08, 2022 3:26:53 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, Does the Board of Adjustment accept emailed objections? If so, here’s mine. Thanks. Case Number C15-2022-0060. 1609 Matthews Lane, 78745 BoA July 11, 2022 Name. Ruth Lauer Addresses affected. 7309 Forest Wood Rd, 1504A and B Matthews Lane, 78745 Signature Ruth Lauer Date 7/8/22 Daytime telephone 512-228-8523 Comments: I object to the variance requested for 1609 Matthews Lane (C15-20200-00060). Remember as a kid asking for something from your parents but trying to ask them separately? I think CMBH2 is doing that. They didn’t get what they wanted from the ZAP so now they are asking the Board of Adjustment. This property was purchased in March 2021 by CMCBH2 Company LLC. Their initial zoning change request (C14-2021-0056) was opposed by the Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association (MLNA). With the assistance of Ann Kitchen’s office the MF-3 (and 14 homes) request was reduced …
ITEM10 C15-2022-0060 PRESENTATION 11-14 — original pdf
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ITEM11 BOA MONTHLY REPORT 2022-2023 — original pdf
BOA Monthly Report July 2022-June 2023 October 10, 2022 5 3 Granted 1. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites)- 1.For triggering property at 608 Baylor St: a)(B) (1) from setback requirements to decrease the setback and b)(C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit and c)(C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height and d)(C) (3) (a) to increase allowed height -2.For triggering property at 611 Blanco St a)(C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit and b)(C) (3) to increase the height -3.For triggering property at 612 Blanco St (C) (3) to increase allowed height 2. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) from: (A) (2) to extend the dock length 3. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a) (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and Section 25-2-1064 (Front Setback): c) (1) (a) to decrease the front setback Postponed 1. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): a)(B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area and b) (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 2. 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (G) (1) from sign height 3. 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) for a Two-Family Residential a) (C) (5) (a) to increase the total square footage of a Secondary Dwelling unit and b) (C) (5) (b) to increase the second floor square footage 4. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) a) (B) (1) from setback requirements to decrease the setback and b) (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit 5. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum street side yard setback Denied 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Interior Side Yard Setback Withdrawn 0 Discussion Items Oct 2022. Interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Denied Withdrawn Discussion Items Board members absent: Vacant position Thomas Ates, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith and Nicholl Wade (Added OCT10# 2022) 13 19 2 1 16 5 1 September 12, 2022 4 1 2 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Street Side Yard Setback Postponed 1. 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (G) (1) from sign height 2. Section 25-2-5 …
ITEM12 BOA BAAP UPDATE1 — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council DATE: January 14, 2022 FROM: Denise Lucas, Director, Development Services Department SUBJECT: Update on Resolution No. 20211014-045 – Board of Adjustment Applicant Assistance Program On October 14, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20211014-045 directing the City Manager to explore the creation of a Board of Adjustment Applicant Assistance Program (BAAP) for residential homestead applicants who are requesting a hardship variance or special exception. The resolution contemplates the creation of a BAAP fund to support fee waivers or reductions for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria; as well as pro bono assistance with navigating the application process and subsequent proceedings. To meet the requirements outlined in this resolution, staff is working with the Financial Services Department to identify a funding source. In addition, staff is working with the procurement office to develop a process to procure pro-bono legal services. Staff does not anticipate completing all the components of the Council direction until May 2022 at which time a full response will be provided. Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Doron Silberstein, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, at doron.silberstein@austintexas.gov or (512) 978-1732. cc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager
ITEM12 BOA BAAP UPDATE2 — original pdf
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council July 27, 2022 Denise Lucas, Director, Development Services Department Board of Adjustment Applicant Assistance Program - Staff Response to Resolution No. 20211014-045 On October 14, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20211014-045 directing the City Manager to explore the creation of a Board of Adjustment Applicant Assistance Program (BAAP) for residential homestead applicants who are requesting a hardship variance or special exception. Staff have explored the creation of BAAP as well as a funding source. The staff focus for Board of Adjustment variance requests was narrowed to Residential Homestead Variances under a Zoning Variance or a Special Exception Variance. These are the two types of variance requests which cover the Council’s intended area of support. Based on previous variance request applications, staff anticipates 9 variance requests could be 100% financially supported each year at an approximate cost of $10,000 per year. The funding source for BAAP Fund for the financial support would come from the General Fund and would be budgeted each year. In addition, staff has identified an existing contract, managed by Austin Public Health, which will allow applicants access to pro-bono legal services. Collectively, the BAAP Fund will support fee waivers or reductions for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria; as well as pro bono assistance with navigating the application process and subsequent proceedings. Staff recommends creation of the BAAP Fund, which includes a recommended start date of October 1, 2022. Staff will await further direction from the City Council. If the Council adopts an action to create the BAAP Fund, staff will create the BAAP Fund program guidelines and will track program participants and outcomes for one year and report that information back to Council. Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Doron Silberstein, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, at doron.silberstein@austintexas.gov or (512) 978-1732. xc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager Anne Morgan, Acting City Manager J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager
ITEM13 BOA APPEALS — original pdf
§ 2-1-111 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (A) The Board of Adjustment is established as provided in Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority). (B) The board shall be composed of 11 members. (C) Each board member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (D) The council may appoint alternate board members to serve in the absence of regular members. An alternate member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (E) A regular or alternate board member may be removed by council for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. (F) The board shall: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) board. hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and perform other duties prescribed by ordinance or state law. (G) The board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson and at other times as requested by the (H) The chairperson, or the acting chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. (I) Each case before the board must be heard by at least 75 percent of the board members. (J) The concurring vote of 75 percent of the board members is necessary to: reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of an administrative official; decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); or (3) authorize a variation from the terms of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). (K) The board shall prepare minutes of its proceedings. The minutes shall include the vote of each member on each item before the board and shall state if a member is absent or fails to vote on an item. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080110-048; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20110526-098;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 14, 7-1-15. ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS Division 1. - Reserved.[2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45. - RESERVED. Division 2. - Appeals. § 2-5-61 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR APPEALS. Editor's note— Ord. No. 20170518-014 >, Pt. 4, effective May 29, 2017, repealed §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45, …
ITEM3 C16-2022-0011 ADV PACKET 11-14 — original pdf
BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2022-0011 BOA DATE: November 14th, 2022 ADDRESS: 7309 Lazy Creek Dr OWNER: AISD –Michael Mann (rep) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Ezzi Signs –Belem Macedo ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 22 SUR 29 TANNEHILL J C ACR 42.345 VARIANCE REQUEST: a) exceed sign area of 12 square feet to 80 square feet and b) exceed sign height of building façade, 30 feet to 36 feet SUMMARY: attach a wall sign ISSUES: location of school building ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Colony Park/Lakeside Community Development Corp Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Northeast Austin Homeless Neighborhood Association LBJ Neighborhood Assn Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group ITEM3/1 October 10, 2022 Ezzi Signs 16611 West Little York Rd Houston, TX 77084 Re: C16-2022-0011 Dear Hussain, Property Description: ABS 22 SUR 29 TANNEHILL J C ACR 42.345 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 25-10-101(B)(1) at 7309 Lazy Creek 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 II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM3/2 C16-2022-0011 13031480 0222280201 Council District: 1 ITEM3/3 ITEM3/4 ITEM3/5 PBX F H F H R D K E E R C Y Z A L F H F H ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV ICV EXISTING BUILDING ICV ICV PBX ICV ICV F H F H ICV ICV ICV ICV L A Z Y C R E E K D R F HF H PECAN BROOK DR PECAN BROOK DR PBX F H F H SITE …
ITEM3 C16-2022-0011 PRESENTATION 11-14 — original pdf
C16-2022-0011 7309 Lazy Creek Dr Austin, TX 78724 ITEM3/1-PRESENTATION LOCATION OF BUILDING ITEM3/2-PRESENTATION PROPOSING SIGN ITEM3/3-PRESENTATION SIGN DETAILS ITEM3/4-PRESENTATION ATTACHMENT & SIGN DETAILS ITEM3/5-PRESENTATION ITEM3/6-PRESENTATION BUILDING ELEVATIONS ITEM3/7-PRESENTATION
ITEM4 C16-2022-0005 ADV PACKET 11-14 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 4 DATE: October 10, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0005 ___-____Thomas Ates OUT ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez OUT ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jaden Rodriguez OWNER: Leo Garcia ADDRESS: 7712 ELROY RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (G) (1) from sign height of 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade (maximum allowed) to 40 feet (requested) above frontage street pavement grade in order to provide signage for The Circuit of the Americas in a “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-130 Commercial Sign District Regulations. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One Freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (G) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (1) 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (2) 6 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to October 10, 2022; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 10, 2022. Oct 10, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair ITEM4/1 Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to November 14, 2022; Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 14, 2022. 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 Jessica Cohen Madam Chair ____________________________ forITEM4/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 3 DATE: September 12, 2022 CASE NUMBER: …
ITEM5 C15-2022-0082 ADV PACKET 11-14 — original pdf
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0082 BOA DATE: November 14th, 2022 ADDRESS: 2406 Sweetbrush Dr OWNER: Justin & Joy Hirsch COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Brian Wills ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 13 SWEETBRUSH SEC 2 ABS 313 SUR 8 GILBERT D J ACR .044 VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet SUMMARY: erect a Garage/Guest House ISSUES: irregularly shaped lot, steep topography, and protected trees ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Save Historic Muny District Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group ITEM5/1 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application - - - For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ C15-2022-0082 0119080330 13031889 Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ 2406 Sweetbrush Dr, Austin, Texas 78703 Tract I: Lot 13, Sweetbrush Section Two, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or play thereof, ____________________________________________________________________________ recorded in Volume 38, Page 30 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. Tract II: Being all of that certain tract or ____________________________________________________________________________ parcel of land containing 0.44 acres, more or less, situated in the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey No. 8, Travis County, Texas. 13 _________________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ _____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ SF-3-NP Council District: 10 (WANG) ________________________________________________ Brian Wills, Project Manager for Cuppett Kilpatrick Architects Justin Hirsch and Joy Kerveillant-Hirsch ________________________________________________ October 6 2022 ______________________________________________________________ Garage/Guest House ____________ | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application | Page 4 of 8 ITEM5/2 City of Austin, Land Development Code, Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of Through Lot) to decrease the rear yard ____________________________________________________________________________ setback (along Matthews Dr) from 25 feet to 10 feet. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings Property was planned with restrictive covenant in 1955 that requires residence to front Sweetbrush Dr and ____________________________________________________________________________ specifically calls out a 25ft front building line setback (on Sweetbrush Dr) and a 10ft rear building setback (on ____________________________________________________________________________ Matthews Dr); Matthews Drive ROW was decreases and acts more like an alley; the lot contains steep topography, ____________________________________________________________________________ several protected trees, and existing residence all of which constrain …
ITEM5 C15-2022-0082 AE REPORT APPROVAL — original pdf
November 8, 2022 Brian Wills 3904 Medical Pkwy, Suite C Austin TX, 78756 Re: C15-2022-0082 Property Description: LOT 13 SWEETBRUSH SEC 2 ABS 313 SUR 8 GILBERT D J ACR .044 Dear Brian, 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 25-2-515 to reduce the rear yard setback from 25’ to 10’ at 2406 Sweetbrush 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 II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
ITEM5 C15-2022-0082 PRESENTATION 11-14 — original pdf
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ITEM6 C15-2022-0061 ADV PACKET 11-14 PART1 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 11 DATE: Monday October 10, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0061 _______Thomas Ates OUT _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez OUT _______Richard Smith OUT _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade OUT _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nikelle Meade OWNER: Cortlandt Chalfant ADDRESS: 1401 E 3RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 2.77 feet (requested) in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: JULY 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to September 12, 2022; Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Barbara Mcarthur nay); POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT VARIANCE REQUEST: RENOTICE-The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) in order to complete a Single-Family residence and accessory dwelling ITEM6/1 unit in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 14, 2022 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: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM6/2 October 28, 2022 Nikelle Meade 111 Congress Ave., Suite 1400 Austin TX, 78701 Re: C15-2022-0061 Dear Nikelle, Property Description: W 35.6FT OF N138FT OF W193.4 OLT 20 DIVISION O Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from …
ITEM6 C15-2022-0061 ADV PACKET 11-14 PART2 — original pdf
ITEM6/19 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-7 DATE: Monday July 11, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0061 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Ryan Nill ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez OUT ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nikelle Meade OWNER: Cortlandt Chalfant ADDRESS: 1401 3RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 2.77 feet (requested) in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: JULY 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to September 12, 2022; Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Barbara Mcarthur nay); POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. 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: ITEM6/20 (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 Madam Chair for ITEM6/21 August 26, 2022 The Board of Adjustment c/o Elaine Ramirez Planner Senior and Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Re. Request for Second Postponement: Case No. C15-2022-0061; Request for Side Yard Setback Variance to Preserve Existing Single-Family Home with Accessory Apartment at 1401 E. 3rd Street, Austin, 78702 On behalf of the owner of the above referenced Property, we respectfully request an additional postponement of the case to October 10th to allow additional time to continue our discussions with the neighboring property owner and the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. We have begun discussions with them regarding a workable resolution of this matter and need some additional time to complete those discussions and …
Agenda Nov 14, 2022 — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 14, 2022 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: ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Darryl Pruett ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on October 10, 2022. On-Line Link: Draft minutes October 10, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. Sign New case: 3. C16-2022-0011 Ezzi Signs for Michael Mann 7309 Lazy Creek Drive (B) (1)(c)(ii) to exceed sign height of building façade, 30 feet (maximum allowed) (B)(1)(b) to exceed sign area of 12 square feet (maximum allowed) to 80 square On-Line Link: Item-3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10 Sign Regulations, Article 5 Regulations applicable to all Sign Districts, Section 25- 10-101 (General On-Premise Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property a) feet (requested) and b) to 36 feet (requested) in order to attach a wall sign on a two-story school building in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-101 General On-Premise signs (B) Signs for Commercial, Multi-Family, Civic and Industrial Uses. Unless specifically limited to a particular use, the following signs are allowed on a site containing any lawfully permitted commercial, multi-family, civic, or industrial use; (1) A freestanding or …