CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0004 DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___N____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Anthony Brown ADDRESS: 1612 NEWTON ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: This neighborhood did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty which would have allowed the applicant to build on a lot smaller than 5,750 sq. ft. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while continuing our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , 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 Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant with condition limited to .27 FAR, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on an 10-1 vote (Board member Rahm McDaniel nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION LIMITED TO .27 FAR. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the lot size is 3575 sf and does not comply with the code and therefore a variance is required to build a single family dwelling 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: currently the property cannot be built upon as it does not comply with the code, the current configuration of this lot has been the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0006 DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Ada Corral ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___William Hodge ___Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y___Rahm McDaniel ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y___Yasmine Smith ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___N___Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Ron Thrower OWNER: Patrick Dunn ADDRESS: 2309 and 2311 QUARRY RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback for each lot 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd. from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence per lot in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA February 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MARCH 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member William Hodge seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while continuing our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , 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 Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant with conditions to decrease the rear yard setback to 20 feet for address 2309 and to decrease rear yard setback to 15 feet for address 2311, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on an 10-1 vote (Board member Kelly Blume nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS TO DECREASE THE REAR YARD SETBACK TO 20 FEET FOR ADDRESS 2309 AND TO DECREASE THE REAR YARD SETBACK TO 15 FEET FOR ADDRESS 2311. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the requirement of a 25ft no-build setback from both the front and rear lot- line reduces the area the can be developed 2. (a) …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___*____Don Leighton-Burwell (abstained) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___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 REQUESTED The 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. 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0014 DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Wendy H. Durham ADDRESS: 2815 GLENVIEW AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the LDC Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to exceed the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 55% (requested) in order to construct an attached exterior elevator in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan) Note: Existing F.A.R is currently at 54% BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020; CASE PULLED -CANCELLED MEETING DUE TO CORONAVIRUS; MAY 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant, Board Member Ada Corral 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 home exceeded the F.A.R. limit prior to the adoption of the F.A.R. ordinance and the ordinance does not take into consideration the need to exceed the F.A.R. if it is for ADA access. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: because it is needed to access the second floor of the home by a person with disabilities. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: because most people do not have disabilities hindering them from climbing stairs 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: because it is not in the setback and is very small in relation to the structure (31.92 sf), almost half of the front view will be blocked by the existing chimney ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0016 DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___*____William Hodge (abstained) ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Chris Paladino OWNER: 4013 Clawson Road LLC (Chris Paladino) ADDRESS: 4013 CLAWSON RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2 492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.8 feet (requested) for front lot and 49.82 feet (requested) for rear lot in order to subdivide the current lot into 2 lots and build 2 new single family homes and 2 new second dwelling units on each lot in a “SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district. 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 Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0 vote (Board member William Hodge abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0018 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stuart Warren OWNER: Ehrlich Lamar, Ltd. (Robert M. Ehrlich Jr.) ADDRESS: 3418 LAMAR BLVD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25- 6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 67 spaces (required) to 43 spaces (requested, 45 spaces existing) in order to remodel an existing 5,760 sq. ft. building for a restaurant use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use building – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan) Note: There are 45 existing grand-fathered parking spaces. One space is being used as a dumpster pad with a concrete wall and the second space has a light pole that cannot be used as a parking space + there are currently three handicap parking spaces to remain. Ample on-street parallel spaces exist along both sides of West 35th Street adjacent to the site. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING; MAY 11, 2020 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0019 DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Darryl Dadon ADDRESS: 2604 6TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-899 (E) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height permitted from 6 feet (required) to 8 feet (requested) in order to maintain a recently constructed fence along an alley on the East side property line in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 (E) states: a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING; MAY 11, 2020; May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant the fence to 7 feet, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED THE FENCE TO 7 FEET. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: constructing a pool and have undergone the permitting process for the pool with the City. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: there is a utility pole located right outside of the 8ft fence that a child or person could use to jump over a 6ft tall fence. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: not sure this section applies since the use falls within the City ordinance, none of the surrounding properties have an electric utility pole located right outside of the fence 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___*____William Hodge (abstained) ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jennifer Hanlen OWNER: 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. 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 for
DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0001 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___*____Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jason Thumlert OWNER: Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) ADDRESS: 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300 & 1304 E. 4th Street 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 up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs in order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD-CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented District/Plaza Saltillo – Central Urban Redevelopment – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez) 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: BOA meeting May 11, 2020 Board member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant neighborhood associations postponement request to June 8, 2020, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a vote 11-0 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. 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 for
DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0002 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______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) 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 for
MINUTES Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, May 11, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held May 11, 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 (May 10 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 no later than noon, (the day before the 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. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MEETING MINUTES May 11, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, May 11, 2020 via Videoconference; http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live . Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Yasmine Smith, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Veronica Rivera Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Staff requests approval of March 9, 2020 draft minutes Board Members motion to approve the minutes for March 9, 2020, on a vote 8-0-1 (Board member Michael Von Ohlen abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR March 9, 2020 B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Item I-3 applicant requesting withdrawal and Item C-1 neighborhood association requesting postponement to June 8, 2020; Board members motions to Grant applicant’s withdrawal request for Item I-3 on a vote 11-0; and …
MEETING MINUTES MAY 11, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Wednesday, May 11, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Felipe Camacho, Joi Chevalier, Emily DeMaria, Kacey Hanson, Kara Prior (Vice-Chair), Karen Magid (Chair), Ryan Rosshirt Absent board members: Roman Gonzalez, Ellen Sweets, Sharon Mays Staff in Attendance: Emily Ackland, Edwin Marty, Sam Night, Amanda Rohlich CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 1:05 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Paula McDermott. Suggestion to ask for staffing and funding to meet the great needs to address food system needs highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 15th MEETING Board Member Kara Prior motioned to approve the meeting minutes from April 15, 2020 pending discussed edits, with Board Member Kacey Hanson seconding the motion. Passed on a 7-0 vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials i. Karen Magid has a phone call with Sherri Flemming from Travis County to provide update and discuss general funding related to Keep Austin Together 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Working Group Briefings and Recommendation i. ii. iii. iv. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs – no updates Support Farms & Farmers – Felipe reported that there was no meeting and nothing to report. Met with Noel Trotsky about Travis County planning. Food and Climate – Office of Sustainability created webinar presentation. Karen will share with full board for review. Food and Gardens – no updates 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 v. Healthy Food Access to All Communities – Kacey Hanson shared that no updates have been made to the recommendation since the April meeting. The recommendation is ready for board action. Board Member Joi Chevalier joined the meeting at 1:30 pm Board Member Emily de Maria left the meeting at 1:45 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20200511 – 3.a.iv.i_Funding for Food and Equity WHEREAS, The City of Austin (CoA) with regional food system stakeholders participated in a two‐day facilitated workshop that explored Food Systems Inequities in the U.S. and Central Texas: Root Causes and Historical Analysis and concluded that those negatively impacted must be involved in all decision‐ making processes in order to authentically center equity; WHEREAS, Communities of color, low‐income, and rural populations are most negatively impacted by the existing food system due to systemic racism and structural inequity and face the greatest barriers to accessing healthy, affordable foods, as well as economic opportunity; WHEREAS, Before COVID‐19, more than 1 in 6 Central Texas residents were food insecure, and 20.1% of Travis County residents experienced food insecurity in 2017; WHEREAS, A comprehensive Central Texas Food Regional Food Plan that centers on equity aligns with the City and Travis County economic, social, and environmental priorities; WHEREAS, Regional food planning helps integrate the many major local planning functions such as land use, economic development, transportation, environmental sustainability and resilience, parks and recreation, public safety, health and human services, and agricultural preservation; WHEREAS, the timing of an equity‐centered Central Texas Regional Food Plan supported by the CoA and Travis County will impact and integrate with planning processes and policy priorities already underway such as the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Land Development Code Revision; WHEREAS, The CoA with public, private, and community partnerships has invested in critical food system‐related initiatives that provide a foundation for a regional food plan including: the Good Food Purchasing Program, a comprehensive Food Environment Analysis, a state and local food system‐related public policy scan, mapping and protocols for urban agriculture on public lands, updated permitting processes for food production, markets and emergency relief, and investment in food access initiatives with multiplier effects for the local economy (e.g., SNAP enrollment, mobile markets) WHEREAS, Total sales for food retail sector in the Capital Area was nearly $7.6 billion in 2015; WHEREAS, Opportunities for federal and state grant funding may be contingent on a demonstrated commitment at the local level via match funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board recommends that the City of Austin and Travis County support and fund the convening of community partners led by a Community Advisory Board, made up of community members impacted …
Electric Utility Commission May 11, 2020 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/WebEx. Meeting called to order by Chair Ferchill at 10:12a.m. Present were Commissioners Boyle, Hadden, Hopkins, Reed, Stone, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioner Wray was absent and there are two vacancies. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the March 9, 2020 regular and special called joint commission meetings. Motion (Hopkins) to approve minutes; seconded (Reed); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Wray absent and two vacancies. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Hopkins) to recommend Items 2, 3 and 5-7; seconded (Weldon); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Wray absent and two vacancies. Following discussion, Motion (Reed) to recommend Item 4; seconded (Weldon); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Wray absent and two vacancies. 2. (5/21) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with TransAmerican Power Products, to provide distribution steel poles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. 3. (6/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Technology International Inc., to provide neutral grounding resistors for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $790,000. 4. (6/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc D/B/A CLEAResult, to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000. 5. (6/4) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion approximately $1.7M] Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with Home Depot USA Inc., to provide maintenance, repair, operating supplies, industrial supplies, and related products and services, for a term of 79 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,107,300. 6. (6/4) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion approximately $550K] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term cooperative contract with Cornish Medical Electronics Corporation of Texas D/B/A Cornish Medical, to provide automated external defibrillators, bleed kits, accessories, and related services, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,410,000. 7. (7/30) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion approximately $3M] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with EMR Elevator Inc. D/B/A EMR Elevator Excellence, to provide elevator and escalator preventive maintenance, repair, and modernization services, for up to …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020, via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Curry, Daniels, Doughty, Dowling, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gorczynski, Kirby, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – No minutes presented for approval. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Commissioners considered a recommendation related to the procurement of an LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. Joshua Robinson of the Equity Office, presented the recommendation of an evaluation committee to award the contract to Health Management Associates. Commissioners took no action on the recommendation. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 3:59 p.m. without objection.
Special Meeting of the Music Commission May 6, 2020 Music Commission Special Meeting to be held May 6, 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 (May 5 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 6 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963 or kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the 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 kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and 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 MUSIC COMMISSION MAY 6, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting April 8, and Regularly Scheduled Meeting March 2, 2020. a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Music Disaster Relief Fund b. Discussion and Possible Action on the Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), following a presentation by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music Division, Economic Development Department c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Working Group a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the creation of a digital live music portal 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
Special Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board May 6, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held May 6, 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 by May 5, 2020 at noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 6, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Edna Staniszewski at 512-974-1260 no later than noon, (the day before the 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 Edna Staniszewski, edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and 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 1. 2. 3. 4. DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD MAY 6, 2020 AT 10:00am-11:30am VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona‐Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Ann Howard Gary Ponder Susan Requejo Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Speakers who registered to speak in advance will be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK: Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. NEW …
Special Meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) May 06, 2020 MCPD to be held Wednesday May 06, 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 by Tuesday May 05, 2020 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 06, 2020 Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday May 05, 2020. 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 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 david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Tuesday May 05, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SPECIAAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING May 6, 2020 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo AGENDA Jonathan Franks, Chair Jose Levy, Vice-chair Gene Brooks Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities March 13, 2020 meetings. 2A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation from the disability Quality of Life working group - Chair Franks and working group members 2B. Discussion and possible action on MCPD 2021 budget recommendations – Chair Franks and Commissioner Trejo 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 4. ADJOURNMENT: For accessibility, we appreciate your cooperation in keeping our meetings fragrance free. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair and public transportation access. If requiring Sign Language …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission May 6, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission to be held May 6, 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 of Tuesday, May 5th, Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at The Water and Wastewater Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 OR Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the 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 Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and 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 Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting May 6, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission May 6, 2020 – 3:00 – 4:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with United Rentals (North America) Inc. D/B/A United Rentals Inc., to provide the rental of portable toilets, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,575,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $35,000. 2. Recommend approval to award a …
