ADDENDUM AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March 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 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 participate/speak remotely you will have to register with the Liaison via email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. You must register before 12p.m. the day before the meeting, Sunday, March 13, 2022. ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) G-6 Discussion and possible action regarding the budget memo email distributed by NEW BUSINESS the City Clerk’s office 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 before the meeting date. Please call or email Board Liaison Elaine Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2202 / elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or Board Secretary Diana Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2241 / diana.ramirez@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Board of Adjustment, please contact Board Liaison, Elaine Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2202 / elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov G. H.
March 9, 2022 Bhavani Singal 3701 Robbins Rd Austin TX, 78730 Re: C15-2022-0021 Property Description: ABS 437 SUR 1 JETT J ACR 0.50 OR LOT B OAK SHORES UNRECORDED Dear Bhavani, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC Sections 25-2-492 and 25-2-551. 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
March 9, 2022 Bhavani Singal 3701 Robbins Rd Austin TX, 78730 Property Description: ABS 437 SUR 1 JETT J ACR 0.50 OR LOT B OAK SHORES UNRECORDED Re: C15-2022-0021 Dear Bhavani, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC Sections 25-2-492 and 25-2-551. Austin Energy cannot approve the variance request until your plans show that any proposed construction meets a minimum fifteen-foot clearance from the nearest outside conductor of any existing overhead electric facility on or adjacent to the project site. Once this clearance is shown, and if the project adheres to Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements, Austin Energy can approve this request. Please note that 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
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council January 14, 2022 Denise Lucas, Director, Development Services Department 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
MEMORANDUM ______ February 2, 2022 Boards and Commissions Kerri Lang, FSD - Budget Officer FY 2022-23 Budget Process and Calendar TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Resident and stakeholder feedback on budget priorities, including input from the City’s various boards and commissions, remains a key component of the annual budget development process. The FY 2021-22 Budget included investments in community priorities such as, critical infrastructure, cultural and creative spaces, and a renewal in our commitment to advancing progress within the transformative Reimagining Public Safety (RPS) framework. Since the 3.5% tax revenue cap took effect in FY 2020-21, the City has implemented measures aimed at flattening the organization’s cost curve, as well as identifying potential new revenue streams. These measures have helped allow the City to propose a balanced budget. However, the financial outlook for the City continues to project expenditures exceeding revenue. Thus, it remains crucial to focus recommendations and to provide feedback on the efficiency, equity, and effectiveness of the City’s existing services and programs. As in previous years, the Budget Office will coordinate with City departments to review recommendations passed by boards and commissions. We are requesting recommendations be submitted online at www.austintexas.gov/budget. All recommendations must be received by March 31, 2022. This will allow the Budget Office the necessary time to review the recommendations with Department staff. For your information, the Council-approved calendar for the FY 2022-23 budget is shown below: • March 31 • May 6 • July 15 • July 27 • August 17 Board and Commission recommendations due to the Budget Office Department budgets due to the Budget Office Presentation of the FY 2022-23 Proposed Budget to City Council Community Input Session Budget Adoption Additional information can be found at www.austintexas.gov/budget. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at BudgetQA@austintexas.gov. cc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager Assistant City Managers Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department
E-1/1-LATE BACKUP E-1/2-LATE BACKUP From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Aylin Thomas Case Number C15-2022-0020 Saturday, March 05, 2022 2:32:34 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Thank you, Matt and Aylin Thomas 911 Retama Street Austin TX 78704 Hi Elaine, We are in favor of Valerie and John Meddaugh’s application for variance at 800 Bouldin Ave in order to increase the heigh limit of an elevator shaft to erect an elevator for a SF Residence. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. E-1/3-LATE BACKUP E-1/4-LATE BACKUP
E-2/1-LATE BACKUP E-2/2-LATE BACKUP E-2/3-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Rick Swisher Ramirez, Elaine Case C15-2022-0021 Wednesday, March 09, 2022 3:43:35 PM 3701 Oak Shores C15-2022-0021.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I have attached the requested form to this email and thought it might help to put the verbiage in the body of this email as well. I appreciate your consideration and marked the form “I do not Support” that is not 100% accurate. I only wish there to be consideration to insure there is not a parking issue on this narrow street and this steep curve. If there is no off-street parking made available at this lot, there will be issues. Currently when a car is parked on the asphalt at this lot, it blocks over ½ of the street making it dangerous for a car coming down the hill by needing to be on the wrong side of the street during this steep blind curve. COMMENTS: Regarding the proposed variances for case C15-2022-0021 I have one concern. The requested 15’ front yard setback should be reviewed as per my comments below. There is a unique issue with this project. Robbins Road is a narrow, non-standard road only 18 feet wide. This is barely enough for two cars to pass plus this property is on a steep curve that causes additional issues for parked cars. Most of us living on this street have either provided for extra parking off the street on our property, or the ROW, to add gravel so guests have room to park off the road. While I do not know where the front/street property line starts, I would suggest you review it to insure there is enough room to add such a parking area. It is quite possible this can be achieved and allow the 15’ setback variance but should be reviewed and be part of your consideration. In addition to owning a home on the street, I was the builder of a neighboring home at 3605 Robbins Road where a variance was granted allowing a similar front yard variance. In the case of the 3605 Robbins granted variance, it was to allow a below street grade garage with parking on top that allows for off street parking for guests. Richard Swisher 3601 Robbins Road CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Janet Dunkelberg Ramirez, Elaine Case Number C15-2022-0024 Wednesday, March 09, 2022 5:12:31 PM 2206 S 3rd.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine - We support the granting of this variance. However, I feel obliged to point out that our property is well over 500 feet from the proposed development. Janet Dunkelberg cell 512-413-9534 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. E-4/1-LATE BACKUP E-4/2-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Reed Duke Ramirez, Elaine 2206 S. 3rd St. Tuesday, March 08, 2022 5:01:59 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I object to their proposal Sent from my iPad CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. E-4/3-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Lisa Weinberger Ramirez, Elaine Case C15-2022-0024 Wednesday, March 09, 2022 12:29:39 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. Sent from my iPhone E-4/4-LATE BACKUP
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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0002 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Clay Hardman OWNER: Campus Investors Austin, LP ADDRESS: 2323 SAN ANTONIO ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of a blade sign in order to provide signage for The Castilian in a “CS-1-NP & CS-NP”, General Commercial Services - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (H) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts BOARD’S DECISION: March 14, 2022 APPLICANT NO SHOW -Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 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
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0001 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Esteban Arrieta OWNER: Eames Gilmore ADDRESS: 10107 RESEARCH BLVD SVRD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations) (B) (3), to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 45 feet (requested) in order to complete signage for Target store in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet Gateway-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Gateway Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL); March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 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
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0020 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Valerie and John Meddaugh ADDRESS: 800 BOULDIN AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-531 (Height Limit Exceptions)(C) (1) in order to increase the height limit of an elevator shaft from 15%, 36.8 feet (maximum allowed) to 22%, 39 feet (requested) in order to erect an elevator for a Single Family Residence in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-531 (Height Limit Exceptions) (A) This section provides exceptions to zoning district height limits. (B) Subsection (C) applies to: (1)parapet walls, chimneys, vents, and mechanical or safety features including fire towers, stairways, elevator penthouses, heating or cooling equipment, solar installations, and protective covers; and (2) ornamental towers, cupolas, domes, and spires that are not designed for occupancy. (C) A structure described in Subsection (B) may exceed a zoning district height limit by the greater of: (1) 15 percent BOARD’S DECISION: March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Richard Smith motions to approve; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the slope of the log dictates an average adjacent grade that is more restrictive and does not allow for the elevator shaft to protrude 2.2’ beyond the required tent which make the uppermost living area not accessible by residents with disabilities 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the topography of the lot creates challenges as well as having an existing house with an average grade which makes it more non-consistent with other lots in the neighborhood, the lot slopes and makes it hard to get an elevator into the home. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the lot’s topography is more sloped that the adjacent lots, the slope falls diagonally across from corner to corner creating an additional challenge. 3. The variance will not alter …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Bhavani Singal OWNER: Heidi Lew ADDRESS: 3701 ROBBINS RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s): 1. decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback from 40 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and 2. (a) percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (58% existing) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 14 percent (requested), (4% existing) in order to erect a new two story Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. BOARD’S DECISION: March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 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
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0022 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___A____Richard Smith ABSTAINED ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) ) APPLICANT: Claudia De La Vega OWNER: Luis Jauregui ADDRESS: 4901 MIRADOR DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “RR”, Rural Residence. BOARD’S DECISION: March 14, 2022, The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve as per site plan E- 3/11; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-0-1 vote (Board members Richard Smith abstained); GRANTED AS PER SITE PLAN E-3/11. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: lot is split between Austin jurisdictions full purpose and ETJ Travis county, as well as homeowners association guidelines, align with rest of houses in the subdivision. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: all other houses don’t have the jurisdictional split between them. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: because of the jurisdictional split gives that conflicting rules 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: surrounding homes all follow the homeowner association and guidelines and have same setbacks. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0024 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Linehan OWNER: Christian Merritt ADDRESS: 2206 S 3RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 43.02 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family Residence and Accessory structure in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to approve with condition limited to .4 FAR; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITION LIMITED TO .4 FAR. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the property is zoned SF-3, subdivided in 1893, received a land status determination in 2003, property is currently developed with an old single family residence, propose use is to remain the same, asking for lot width only. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the subject property was platted in 1893 at 43 feet in width several lots in this subdivision are the same. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: Other lots in adjacent subdivisions have a width of greater than 50 feet in width 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: the applicant seeks to construct a single family residence with a back structure which is common in the area, will fit with current code and design and not out of scale with area of character. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nathan Hobbs OWNER: Gary J. Hobbs ADDRESS: 4315 AVENUE A VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,700 square feet (requested) and b) Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% (allowed) to 60% (requested) in order to complete a remodel and addition of an existing home in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting); Nov 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Thomas Ates seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021; Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 BY APPLICANT; March 14, 2022 APPLICANT NO SHOW -Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to June 13, 2022; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 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
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0100 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur OUT _______Rahm McDaniel OUT _______Darryl Pruett ABSTAINED _______Agustina Rodriguez ABSTAINED _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen OUT _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) N/A _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ian Ellis ADDRESS: 1003 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-943 (B) (2) (a) (Substandard Lot) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,464 square feet (requested), (TCAD records show 5,740 sq. ft.) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with a Pool in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single-family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (2) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records after March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 5,750 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller Abstained); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021. Dec 13, 2021 Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-INTERNET ISSUES; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 8-1-2 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett nay, Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller abstained); POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022, March 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 BY BOARD MEMBERS DUE TO TWO ABSTENTIONS AND NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0001 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___N____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara McarthurOUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ____-___Michael Von Ohlen OUT ____Y___Nicholl Wade ____Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Carrie Waller (Alternate) N/A ____A___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) ABSTAINED APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Morgan and Lydia Mills ADDRESS: 3002 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Jan 10 2022-Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022; March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to deny; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 7-2-1 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne nay and Marcel Gutierrez-Garza abstained); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-4 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0010 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Christopher Paladino OWNER: Christopher Paladino ADDRESS: 4013 CLAWSON RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, 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: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL); March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve with conditions as per previously approved case C15-2020-0016 dated June 8, 2020 ( F-4/10 and F-4/11) and limited to .4 FAR- conditions approved on June 8, 2020: 1) garage on both units stay as one story with no habitable space, and that 2) subdivision be compliant with the south lamar flood mitigation plan (10% capture) even though single family use is proposed and this would not otherwise be required, and that 3) a screened area for all trash receptacles behind the propery line be planned for at subdivision and added at construction; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS AS PER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CASE C15-2020-0016 DATED JUNE 8, 2020 ( F-4/10 AND F-4/11) AND LIMITED TO .4 FAR – CONDITIONS APPROVED ON JUNE 8, 2020: 1) GARAGE ON BOTH UNITS STAY AS ONE STORY WITH NO HABITABLE SPACE, AND THAT 2) SUBDIVISION BE COMPLIANT WITH THE SOUTH LAMAR FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN (10% CAPTURE) EVEN THOUGH SINGLE FAMILY USE IS PROPOSED AND THIS WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED, AND THAT 3) A SCREENED AREA FOR ALL TRASH RECEPTACLES BEHIND THE PROPERY LINE BE PLANNED FOR AT SUBDIVISION AND ADDED AT CONSTRUCTION. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: SF-3 zoning contemplates a density of eight primary residences and eight secondary residences per acre, subject property is 19,602 SF …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-5 DATE: Monday March14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0011 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2715 LONG BOW TRL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 40 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non-mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022; March 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-6 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0012 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2717 LONG BOW TRL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) to 27 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non-mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022; March 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-7 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0018 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Barbara Mcarthur OUT ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jason McNair OWNER: Paul Smith ADDRESS: 54 ANTHONY STREET VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10.3 feet (requested) b) Section 25-2-943 (Substandard Lot) (B) (1) (a) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 4,000 square feet (required) to 3,380 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single-family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records before March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 4,000 square feet; and (b) be not less than 33 feet wide at the street or at the building line, or have access to a street by an easement that is: (i) not less than ten feet wide if it serves one lot, or not less than 18 feet wide if it serves more than one lot; (ii) not more than 150 feet in length; and (iii) maintained for access by the property owner. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL); March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-8 DATE: Monday March 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0019 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Andrew Ryan Thompson ADDRESS: 607 E 49TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) second story (maximum allowed), to 864 square feet (requested) b) Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 45.7% (requested) in order to remodel an existing detached Two-Family residential structure in an “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Hyde Park NCCD Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-774 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE (C) The second dwelling unit: (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller; and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any; and (6) may not be used as a short term rental for more than 30 days in a calendar year if the second dwelling unit was constructed after October 1, 2015. Per Subchapter F: The maximum amount of development permitted on a property subject to this Subchapter is limited to the greater of 0.4 to 1.0 floor-to-area ratio or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area, as defined in Section 3.3. Floor-to-area ratio shall be measured using gross floor area Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (b) from 550 square feet on the Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development as defined in Section 3.3, except that the lot area of a flag lot is calculated consistent with the requirements of Section 25-1-22 (Measurements). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL); MARCH 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 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 …
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, March 14, 2022. 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. Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Marcel Gutierrez- Garza (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Barbara Mcarthur, Rahm McDaniel, Michael Von Ohlen City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval February 14, 2022 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A-1/1 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for February 14, 2022 with corrections for Items D-1 and F-3, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 votes; APPROVED MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2022 WITH CORRECTIONS FOR ITEMS D-1 AND F-3. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Requesting postponement/withdrawal by applicant/staff for Items F-2, F-5, F-6, F-8 Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postpone requests for Items F-2, F-5, F-6, F-8 to April 11, 2022, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; APPROVED POSTPONED REQUESTS FOR ITEMS F-2, F-5, F-6, F-8 TO APRIL 11, 2022 AS REQUESTED. C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2022-0002 Clay Hardman for Campus Investors Austin, LP 2323 San Antonio Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the …
ADDENDUM MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, March 14, 2022. 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. Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Marcel Gutierrez- Garza (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Barbara Mcarthur, Rahm McDaniel, Michael Von Ohlen City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) G. NEW BUSINESS G-6 Discussion and possible action regarding the budget memo email distributed by the City Clerk’s office DISCUSSED; CONTINUE TO April 11, 2022 H. ADJOURNMENT 9:13 PM 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 before the meeting date. Please call or email Board Liaison Elaine Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2202 / elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or Board Secretary Diana Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2241 / diana.ramirez@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Board of Adjustment, please contact Board Liaison, Elaine Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2202 / elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov A-1/1
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 2022, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live. 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. For remote participation, registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required. To register for remote participation, email or call board liaison, Belinda Hare, at Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0565. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian Palmer Neuhaus Edward Flores Monica Frenden Lotta Smagula Luis Herrera CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Jo Anne Norton Beatriz Dulzaides a. Review and approval of minutes from the February 14, 2022, Animal Advisory 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission Special Called Meeting 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data. b. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs. c. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin. d. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No Kill in Austin. e. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Austin Animal Center Satellite Adoption Centers b. Animal Services Budget 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 Belinda Hare at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Board Liaison. Belinda Hare, 512-978-0565 or Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov
February 2022 February 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for February was 97.3 percent. • A total of 726 animals were brought to the shelter which included 505 dogs, 174 cats, 31 wild animals, 10 rabbits, two guinea pigs, two ferrets, and two chickens. • A total of 434 animals were adopted (264 dogs, 163 cats, and seven small pets). • A total of 123 dogs, cats, and one rabbit were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). Animal Protection • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 43 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 17 fencing assistance applications and implanted six microchips. • Officers impounded 95 injured animals and delivered 28 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 159 rabies exposure reports and submitted 34 specimens for rabies testing. Zero tested positive for rabies. • Coyote Activities: 31 o Sightings 19 o Encounters 6 o Incidents 6 Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 216 volunteers donated 2,672 hours of volunteer service. • The Volunteer Coordinators held four orientations for new volunteers, introducing 125 people to the shelter programs. Thirty-nine new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts. • 105 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 160 different people/families fostered. February 2022 Animal Services Report • 192 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 712 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. *Note: Fosters that did not indicate they wished to remain active were removed in January. • Three pets died or were euthanized in foster care. • As of March 1 at 11:15 a.m. there were 156 animals in foster care. • 127 dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and birds were transferred to 20 local AAC Rescue Partners (compared to 92 animals to 16 partners for February 2021). • 60 dogs were transported to five out-of-state AAC Rescue Partners. • Five owner surrender appointments were posted to local AAC Rescue partners for intake deferral option. Vet Services • AAC vets performed 764 vet exams. • AAC vets spayed/neutered 363 animals; 99 percent of available animals have been sterilized. • Zero visibly pregnant animals were spayed. • 49 emergency cases were treated at AAC. • 37 emergencies were transferred from the emergency clinic. • The emergency clinic bill for February was $30,593. • …
AAC Budget Consideration Satellite Adoption Centers Growth The Austin Animal Center is the only municipal shelter serving Travis County - 900 sq miles with a population of 1.3 million people* and an annual growth rate of 2.06% (27, 382 people). The metro area is 2.2M in 2022. *Census - April 2020 Infrastructure Growth in Austin/Travis County happened with little change in infrastructure, and AAC’s out-of-the way location on the far east side of Austin makes it challenging for potential adopters. Going at times that should be good adoption times - like week nights - is difficult with traffic. Austin traffic is considered to be some of the worst in the nation. Kennel Space The AAC Levander Loop campus was originally built in 2011 after many years of not passing, or barely passing, State inspections at the Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) facility. The campus was designed without “no kill” as major factor. With no kill, animals are staying longer so kennels are often full. Large/medium dogs live in kennels that were not designed for months long stays. Solution - Satellite Locations Taking adoptable pets to our citizens follows other municipal shelters that have multiple adoption sites, such as Dallas, Albuquerque and San Antonio. San Antonio - Population 1.4M Satellite locations are City buildings managed by local partner organizations Albuquerque - Population 565K A few locations are managed by partners who support the animal center Dallas - 1.35M PetSmart location houses 50 animals AAC Pets Must Go to the Citizens To make this happen, AAC needs to expand it’s events staff while looking for expansion locations. The events staff can use the AAC mobile adoption bus to take animals to the citizens. Unfortunately, it was purchased years ago with only 2 large dog kennels and medium/large dogs are the majority of the overflow. So volunteers and/or staff will be needed to bring large/medium dogs to the event, while the bus can hold smaller dogs and cats. AAC is the County Shelter Since AAC is the County municipal shelter, the events team can hold adoption events throughout Travis County, selecting dogs that will suit the area, such as family dogs around Lakeway and smaller dogs downtown Supporting Community Animals The events staff can also hold community events to improve the health and safety of pets, taking services into the communities not just an event at AAC. • March 5, 2022 Microchip and …
Answers to questions about ASO February data report submitted by Lotta Smagula, District 1 Representative, Animal Advisory Commission ● On the Animals Euthanized slide, what is the difference between euthanasia for suffering and euthanasia medical? Medical is normally used as a subtype. The primary reasoning is usually suffering and then a subtype is providing for a reason such as sick, medical, toxicity, etc. For the animal that was labeled as a medical reason, it was a sick raccoon found in the field. The APO on duty euthanized the animal and labeled it as medical. ● On the Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing slide, which is it? Lost, stolen, or missing, and was it from the shelter or foster? Missing, lost, or stolen are the primary outcomes, and kennel or foster would be the subtype. We looked into it and saw that lost and stolen are not an option in the primary outcome list. We are having IT add them. When looking at the lost animal from February, we see that it was never impounded but listed as a lost dog in the lost report online. That is a new glitch that we will need to work with IT to address. ● On the SNR Program slide, what is the difference between cat and adult cat? Everything is counted as a cat. In the ordinance, we needed to break it down by kitten and adult cats. The adult cat designation is to show anything older than six months that went to SNR. ● On the Intact Animals Adopted/Returned to Owner slide, what is the reason for the 8 animals that were adopted out intact? Was it medical, did they not weigh enough? Have follow up spay/neuter appointments been set up with AAC for those animals? There were six animals that were adopted intact. We had three kittens and a puppy that were too young for surgery. One was a 14-year-old Chihuahua with medical issues, and the other is a 14- year-old pit with medical issues.
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-03-14 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED APRIL 11, 2022 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2022 MINUTES The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a regular meeting, Monday, March 14, 2022, 6 p.m., in the Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at Austin City Hall. Commission Chair, Craig Nazor, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m., conducted a roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of nine commissioners. He introduced newly appointed Commissioner Kristen Hassen, appointed by Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8. Two commissioners attended the meeting in person, Commissioners Nazor and Smagula. Seven commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Jarl, Norton, Clinton, Herrera, Dulzaides, and Hassen. Commission Members Absent: Palmer Neuhaus, Dr. Nancy Nemer, Edward Flores (Monica Frenden and Dr. Jon Brandes resigned) Staff in Attendance: Animal Services Office: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare; Sarah PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL Virtual: In Person: Pat Valls-Trellis, Budget working group Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Correction, apology regarding misrepresentation Amber Rowland, Data and euthanasia rate 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-03-14 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, March 14, 2022. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 9 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Smagula, Norton, Jarl, Dulzaides Mitchell, Hassen, Herrera and Clinton. 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data b. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs No action. No action. No action. Kill No action. No action. c. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin d. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No e. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Austin Animal Center Satellite Adoption Centers No action. b. Animal Services Budget Commissioner Smagula proposed a working group to look at Austin Animal Center’s budget; Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The proposal failed by a vote of six to 0 with Commissioners Jarl and Hassen abstaining. Commissioner Clinton exited the meeting and did not vote. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioners agreed to retain agenda items under Old Business, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e. Commissioner Norton asked about election of officers. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commission Chair Nazor adjourned the meeting without objection at …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, March 11, 2022 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov. Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Speakers who register before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities June 11, 2021 Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2022 meeting schedule. B. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities on the Joint Inclusion Committee. C. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council related to the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Strategic Direction 2023: Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All. D. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the Americans with Disabilities Act Program Into the Civil Rights Office. E. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. F. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. G. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. H. Discussion and possible action on a grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in North Austin's Georgian Acres neighborhood. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. OLD BUSINESS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
