Versión en español a continuación Tourism Commission Meeting March 8, 2021 Tourism Commission to be held March 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, March 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 8, 2021 Tourism Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 felicia.ojeda@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Tourism Commission FECHA de la reunion (March 8, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Sunday, March 7, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que …
§ 3-2-7 TREATMENT OF ELEPHANTS (A) A person may not use a bull hook to train or control an elephant. A person may not train or control an elephant by the use of a baseball bat, axe handle, pitchfork, bull hook or device of similar design for similar purpose. (B) A person may not brandish, exhibit, or display a bull hook in the presence of an elephant. A person may not brandish, exhibit, or display a device as set forth in subsection (A) in the presence of an elephant. (C) A person who trains or controls an elephant as set forth in Subsection (A) commits a violation
Item 9 MEMORANDUM Electric Utility Commissioners Kerry Overton, Deputy General Manager & Chief Customer Officer March 5, 2021 Customer Assistance Program Overview TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Given the recent and upcoming discussion of the Customer Assistance Program (CAP), Austin Energy wanted to take this opportunity to convey to the Electric Utility Commission how its discount program works. CAP currently has about 35,000 customers enrolled and serves as a model for similar programs throughout the country. Customers who participate in one of eight state, federal, or local assistance programs can benefit from the City of Austin's CAP utility discounts. The programs include Medicaid, Medical Access Program (MAP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Telephone Lifeline Program, and Travis County Comprehensive Energy Assistance program (CEAP). Participants are automatically enrolled when information between social service program enrollments match with an active customer account. This automatic enrollment is a feature of the CAP discount’s design and is one reason why the program is such an effective benefit to our community. Customers who do not participate in one of those eight programs can also apply for the CAP discount and submit income information to validate eligibility based on being at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Austin Energy’s administration of CAP is done in collaboration with the Discount Steering Committee (DSC), which includes members from local non-profit, government, and faith- based organizations. Our DSC partners work in the administration of benefits to our customers, and they have significant experience serving our vulnerable customer populations. The DSC guides the City on program implementation and structure, providing input on how to best meet our customer needs as efficiently as possible. How does the City screen for customers that may earn more than 200% Federal Poverty Level? As adopted by the Austin City Council in 2012, the Community Benefit Charge fund was created along with automatic enrollment for CAP. This was done to provide simple access for program entry and ensure we can apply discounts to customers as quickly as possible, including those who may not have access to information to inform them of their eligibility or who may have other barriers to access. It is sometimes assumed customers are not income verified, but this is not correct. Participants in the CAP discount program are already income screened as part of the enrollment …
MULCH TREES. DO NOT PERMIT TRAFFIC IN CRZ AREA, SET PROTECTIVE FENCING AROUND TREES. TYP.FOLLOW NOTE 6 OF TREE PROTECTION NOTES WHERE PATH CROSSES OVER 1/2 CRZ . STUCCO FENCING 5 4 7 2' - 0" 4" E U N E V A N O S R E T A W ) . . W O R . ' 0 4 ( ' 1 1 . 0 5 E " 9 4 ' 2 5 ° 1 6 S " 0 - ' 5 MULCH TREES. DO NOT PERMIT TRAFFIC IN CRZ AREA, SET PROTECTIVE FENCING AROUND TREES. TYP.FOLLOW NOTE 6 OF TREE PROTECTION NOTES WHERE PATH CROSSES OVER 1/2 CRZ . E U N E V A N O S R E T A W ) . . W O R . ' 0 4 ( ' 1 1 . 0 5 E " 9 4 ' 2 5 ° 1 6 S 23' - 7 1/4" TO MCMANSION BUILD LINE 40' - 0" RESIDENTIAL DESIGN COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS SETBACK PLANE SECTION 01 HIGHPOINT OF THE ADJACENT GRADE +547' 547' - 0 3/4" HIGH POINT 01 545' - 11 1/2" ADJACENT HIGH POINT 545' - 4 3/4" HIGH POINT 02 1/2 CRZ 547 1/4 CRZ 22.5 CEDAR " 0 - ' 5 546 8 40' - 0" RESIDENTIAL DESIGN COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS SETBACK PLANE SECTION 01 HIGHPOINT OF THE ADJACENT GRADE +545.4' LOT 10 S 26°24'10" W 142.74' 545 544 38' - 9 3/4" RESIDENTIAL DESIGN COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS SETBACK PLANE SECTION 01 HIGHPOINT OF THE ADJACENT GRADE +543.2' 543' - 3 7/8" HIGH POINT 03 3 4 5 5' SIDE YARD SETBACK 2 4 5 1 4 5 0 4 5 9 3 5 8 3 5 NEW POOL E C A R R E T E P A C S D N A L W E N E C A R R E T E P A C S D N A L W E N NEW HOUSE 2-STORY WOOD VENEER STUCCO FENCING 1/2 CRZ 1/4 CRZ 25" POST OAK R 4' - 0 " T E E R T S H T 2 1 ' 8 0 . 0 5 W " 5 3 ' 9 5 ° 1 6 N NEW CARPORT NEW CONCRETE DRIVE " 4 - ' 2 1 NOTE: NEW SIDEWALK PAVERS W CONSTRUCTION STAGING LOCATION 25' - 0" BM // // K C A …
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612 Highland Avenue SITE KEY PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION ITEM ON SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED PROTECTED (OR) HERITAGE TREE CRZ TREE TO BE REMOVED TREE AND CANOPY WOOD FENCE METAL FENCE OVERHEAD LINE UTILITY POLE WATER METER GAS METER GRADE POINT ELECTRIC PANEL & METER WM EM G SITE NOTES 1.) SITE PLAN BASED ON SURVEY OF 612 HIGHLAND AVENUE LOT XX, BLOCK XX, OLD WEST AUSTIN "XX" SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, DATED OCTOBER 11, 2019, BY "WATSON SURVEYING JOB NO. L3ROSEDALE-TP 2.) P6.) LIMIT AREAS OF STOCKPILED MATERIAL TO AREAS APPROVED BY ARCHITECT.DETERMINE EXACT LOCATION OF NEW STRUCTURES IN FIELD WITH ARCHITECT 3.) COORDINATE DESIGN & DETAILS WITH UTILITY COMPANY. COORDINATE LOCATION OF UTILITY LINES & PANEL LOCATIONS WITH ARCHITECT 4.) PROTECT TREES, ROCK OUT CROPPINGS, AND NATURAL SITE FEATURES DURING CONSTRUCTION. MINIMIZE SITE DISTURBANCE TO PROJECT LIMIT LINE. 5.) LIMIT AREAS OF STOCKPILED MATERIAL TO AREAS APPROVED BY ARCHITECT. 6.) DETERMINE EXACT LOCATION OF NEW STRUCTURES IN FIELD WITH ARCHITECT. 7.) CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY WITH THE TREE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. FOLLOW TREE PROTECTION PLAN PROVIDED BY VINCENT DEBROCK CONSULTING ARBORIST 1 SITE PLAN SCALE = 1:10 (22X34) SCALE = 1:20 (11X17) PAVED ALLEYWAY 85 N 29°55'28" E 58.85' 86 (59.00') 87 88 90.6' 86 87 89 EXISTING GARAGE RAISED BED CUTTING GARDEN GARDEN SCREEN PORCH 2-STORY HOUSE FF EL=647.75' N 5 8 ° 3 8 ' 3 1 " W 1 2 1 . 1 5 ' 87 ( 1 2 0 . 0 0 ' ) 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 90.85' Y A W A E R A YARD POOL N E E R C S H C N E B L O O P E T E R C N O C D E S I A ER N O T S A E P YARD 91.35' S 5 8 ° 4 0 ' 0 8 " E 1 2 1 . 2 4 ' ( 1 2 0 . 0 0 ' ) 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 92 90.35' AREA WAY 9 3 91.35' 101 S 30°00'00" W 58.90' (59.00') HIGHLAND AVENUE (40' R.O.W.) LOT 12 BLK.B PLAN TRUE " 4 / 1 0 - ' 4 1 FRONT PORCH FRONT PORCH STAIR 9 9 0 0 1 ' 0 7 . 2 2 …
Economic Development Department – Hotel Occupancy Tax Program Overview Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department March 8, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 EDD - Divisions The Economic Development Department’s mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable and equitable economy for all. EDD achieves this mission through its six divisions. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Policy & Statute Alignment HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX (HOT) • To directly support “the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts” by investing in the growth of Austin’s cultural producers. • Funded contractors will “present, perform, promote, encourage or otherwise make possible” cultural events that are promoted and open to the public. CITY OF AUSTIN PRIORITIES • To support the City’s priorities in equity, leading with a lens of racial equity and healing and correcting past disparities in funding. • To advance the goals of the Strategic Direction 2023, including: Culture & Lifelong Learning indicators by elevating the quality of cultural resources, investing in the vibrancy of the creative industry, and honoring ethnic heritage. Economic Opportunity & Affordability through supporting job and workforce development, and industry stabilization. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Cultural Arts Fund C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C U LT U R A L A RT S F U N D 401 Applications received in Core and CHFP FY20: 25 CHFP 22 OS 400 Recommended for funding FY 19: 19 CHFP 22 OS FY20: 64 PS I 127 PS II 163 PS III FY 19: 66 PS I 141 PS II 174 PS III 113 First Time Applicants 116 ALAANA Applicants C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E …
Ethics for City of Austin Boards and Commissions Thank you for serving as a City of Austin board or commission member. The city depends on community-minded individuals to perform many of its services and responsibilities. The sacrifice of your personal time in service to your community is greatly appreciated. However, there are additional responsibilities that come with public service. To ensure a fair and open government, as a board or commission member, you are subject to certain laws and regulations concerning your conduct. If your experience has been in the private sector, the rules that apply to you as a board or commission member may be new to you. Many ordinary business practices in the private sector are not allowed in the public sector. considered situations laws signify The laws that regulate your conduct as a public servant are generally referred to as “Ethics Laws.” These the seriousness of the work you are about to undertake. Your actions as a board or commission member affect the lives of the residents of Austin and surrounding communities. Violating the laws that govern your conduct as a public servant can result in more than public embarrassment – it can result in criminal liability. This module will help you avoid those pitfalls and introduce you to the ethics laws and regulations that apply to your position with the city. It will also provide you with an understanding of the purpose behind the creation of such laws and help you to avoid situations that may lead to a violation. The goals behind the creation of ethics laws and regulations are to ensure the proper operation of democratic government. This requires that public officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible; that governmental decisions and policy be made in proper channel of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government. What are “Ethics Laws”? Ethics laws are basically a “code of conduct” for public servants. When we think about think “government ethics,” we generally about laws that support one of the following five principles of good government. Transparent and Impartial Government - the public has the right to know what its government is doing. Decision-Making Free from Personal Interests - duty is to the people, not one’s own interests. Decision-Making Free from Gifts, Bribes, or Intimidation - citizens expect decisions …
March 4, 2021 David Howell 4005 Sidehill Path Austin TX, 78731 Re: C15-2021-0026 Property Description: LOT 1 BLK F NORTHWEST HILLS NORTHWEST OAKS II Dear David, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following sections of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) rear setback requirements; to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the variance from the front yard setback, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
March 3, 2021 Ms. Elaine Ramirez CASE NUMBER C-15-2021-0026 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearing Board of Adjustment; March 8th, 2021 Dear Ms. Ramirez, My name is Salomon Stavchansky and I live in 4000 Sidehill Path, Austin, TX 78731. I am writing to express my disappointment with the City of Austin, and to strongly OBJECT to the application of Matt Williams ((512)600-4324) on behalf of the owner, Mr. Luis Zaragoza ((512)782-8582) concerning a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492. 1. I am disappointing with the City of Austin because its representatives assume that everyone has a scanner and a computer in the house to respond to the request made by Ms. Ramirez. It is truly insensitive to assume that everyone, especially elderly residents, have a scanner at home and a computer to deliver a scan of a document and an email stating their opinion concerning this case. The City of Austin should respect and facilitate the ability of its residents to respond in writing or in person (if needed, provide transportation) to the Austin City requests. 2. I strongly object to granting Mr. Matt Williams a variance from the Lan Development Code, Section 25-2-492 for the following reasons: a. The application requires clarification because the requested variance involves a corner lot impacting the streets of Sidehill Path and Stoneywood. It is not clear from the application if the applicant is requesting a variance of both Sidehill Path and Stoneywood or only Sidehill Path or only on Stonewood. The applicant should specify in writing to the City of Austin which street or if both streets will be impacted. b. If the Variance impacts the street of Sidehill Path, then, I strongly object to the application. One of the reasons for my objection involves the impact that the variance will have on my neighbor’s front yard. Fundamentally, my neighbor will lose sun light and all other neighbors withing 500 feet, including myself, will be looking at the sidewall of a future house. Furthermore, the harmony of the neighborhood will change, and more importantly it opens the door to future applications by other neighbors or builders to request similar variances which would destroy the harmony of the neighborhood, which is one of the reasons that attracted the applicant and owner to buy an old house and demolish it to build a new house. In addition, the impervious cover will decrease, potentially …
LGBTQ Communities & Tobacco A S H L E Y L E M A I S T R E ( S H E / H E R ) M A R C H 8 , 2 0 2 1 L E S B I A N , G AY, B I S E X U A L , T R A N S G E N D E R , A N D Q U E E R Q U A L I T Y O F L I F E AD V I S O R Y C O M M I S S I O N What We’ll Cover: •Tobacco and LGBTQ Communities •Project Overview •Next Steps •Questions Tobacco & LGBTQ Communities •Texas has the second largest adult LGBTQ population of any state. •Texas LGBTQ adults are disproportionately affected by tobacco use. (BRFSS, 2018) • ~1/3 reported currently using a tobacco product •Higher rates of tobacco use in these communities is partly due to aggressive marketing by tobacco companies. • Project SCUM Project Overview •5-year project •Department of State Health Services (CDC) •Goal: Reduce tobacco use among populations with the highest burden of tobacco-related health disparities •Develop and implement a strategic plan to reduce tobacco-related disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities in the Greater Austin area •Conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Next Steps •Evaluation of CHNA •Coalition •Workplan •Promote Texas Tobacco Quitline •Promote tobacco-free LGBTQ events & policies https://www.livetobaccofreeaustin.org/ Questions A S HL EY L E M A ISTRE A S HL EY. LEMA ISTRE@ AUSTINTEXAS.GOV 5 1 2- 972- 6464
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: March 8, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0006 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stormi Wolf OWNER: ,Michael Harris ADDRESS: 2101 RIO GRANDE 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), requesting a total of 3 signs on the property: (H) to allow for all three (3) signs, one (1) blade, one (1) awning, and one (1) hanging sign to all be illuminated in order to provide adequate signage for the 21 Rio Apartment complex in a “LO-NP, MF-4NP”, Limited Office – Neighborhood Plan – Multi- Family – Neighborhood Plab zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. 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: 21 RIO is surrounded by illuminated signage that have been granted ;thru the variance process, RIO is very dark at night OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: Many of the neighboring properties have internally illuminated signage, the type of illumination that is proposed is a low impact halo-lit type sign illumination and not requesting any additional deviations from the sign code OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: the reverse lit illumination is a low impact type of light but will substantially improve the ability of the apartment complex to be found and recognized 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: allowing illuminated signage for 21 RIO would provide commensurate readability and recognition as …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0001 DATE: March 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Claudia Salguero OWNER: Kate Ontes ADDRESS: 2402 GUADALUPE 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 two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs in order to provide signage for CVS in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– 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: BOA Jan 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FEB 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board member Jessisca Cohen nay); POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant with conditions to allow illumination on only 3 signs: S-1, S-2, and S-5 as shown on exhibit D-1/5; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW ILLUMINATION ON ONLY 3 SIGNS: S-1, S-3 AND S-5 AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT D-1/5. 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: this business is located in a high traffic part of downtown, drivers and pedestrian need to be able to easily find this business at night time especially because this is a pharmacy, an illuminate sign will not only benefit this business to be able to have the opportunity to have a successful future, but it will also benefit potential customers while trying to find …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 DATE: March 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (abstaining) ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Gaudini OWNER: Timothy Finley ADDRESS: 2552 GUADALUPE 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), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Moxy Hotel in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building.(G) A wall sign is permitted if the sign complies with this subsection. (1) One projecting sign for each building façade is permitted (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstaining); Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veronica Rivera motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. (RENOTICE) VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE APRIL 12, 2021 BOARD’S DECISIONFINDING: 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday March 08, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0026 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Matt Williams OWNER: , Luis Zaragoza ADDRESS: 4005 SIDEHILL PATH 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 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant -25 feet setback on Sidehill Path and 15 feet setback on Stoneywood Drive; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED 25 FEET SETBACK ON SIDEHILL PATH AND 15 FEET SETBACK ON STONEYWOOD DRIVE. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: The setbacks on this lot treat the natural front of the lot, along Sidehill Path, as the side of the lot, the house originally occupying the property built in 1973 was laid out facing the natural front and substantially encroaching into the front setback along its side and stood without apparent dispute or problem for nearly fifty years 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the natural and logical front of the lot faces into Sidehill Path, while the official front of the lot as defined in the neighborhood plat faces Stoneywood Dr, the setbacks defined on the neighborhood plat are turned such that the natural front is technically the side of the lot, however the prior single family home on the lot faced Sidehill Path and was laid out as though the front setback ran along Sidehill Path (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: all other corner lots exhibit the turned setbacks, all other homes on corner lots with turned setbacks face the natural front (official side) of the lot requiring this lot to additionally a number of large, mature trees are located on the lot which prevent moving the structure to align …
