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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
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C-1 C16-2021-0006 GRANTED DS — original pdf
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 …
D-1 C16-2021-0001 GRANTED DS — original pdf
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 …
D-2 C16-2021-0003 PP DS APR 12 — original pdf
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 …
E-1 C15-2021-0026 GRANTED DS — original pdf
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 …
F-1 C15-2020-0067 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0067 DATE: Monday 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: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Micheal and Jeanette Abbink ADDRESS: 1112 HARVARD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 2 spaces (required) to 0 spaces (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021; Feb 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veronica Rivera motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Grant with conditions to include the shared driveway/parking agreement (after approval by City Legal) and No STR of any type on Lot 8; Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on a 10- 0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS TO INCLUDE THE SHARED DRIVEWAY/PARKING AGREEMENT (AFTER APPROVAL BY CITY LEGAL) AND NO STR OF ANY TYPE ON LOT 8. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the lot in question 1112 Harvard St does not have reasonable access in order to construct the required off-street parking 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the topography adjacent to the only existing paved city access makes construction of off street parking extremely disruptive to the surrounding area, there is no alternative access via Bryan St. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the topography challenges presented by the lot in question are unique to this property in that the lot drastic changes in slope and there is no street level access to the lot 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use …
F-2 C15-2020-0083 PP DS APR 12 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 DATE: Monday March 8, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 ___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: Daniel Salazar OWNER: Enez Salinas ADDRESS: 2810 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two- Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING 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. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021 Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. (RENOTIFICATION NEEDED) VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE APRIL 12, 2021 BOARD’S DECISION: FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
F-3 C15-2021-0001 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday March 8, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0001 __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __-_____Ada Corral OUT __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT __Y_____Don Leighton-Burwell __Y_____Rahm McDaniel __N_____Darryl Pruett __Y_____Veronica Rivera __-_____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen __Y_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) __N_____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 703 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) b) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) c) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation on the interior side (west) (requested) in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING Feb 8,2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with the following conditions: on the shared interior side yard between 703 and 705 Fletcher ONLY, that Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width from Level 2 may penetrate the McMansion “tent” as shown on the building section (F-3/2- Presentation) with the understanding that final slab height may be approximately 6 to 8 inches higher than shown; and, that Level 2 shall not to exceed 40 feet in length (as shown on Site Plan (F-3/1-Presentation); and, that the Sidewall Articulation on the Level 1 Plan will be required, but will be modified to reflect an offset of only 2’-6”; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on an 8-2 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett and Donny Hamilton nay); GRANTED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: ON THE SHARED INTERIOR SIDE YARD BETWEEN 703 AND 705 FLETCHER ONLY, THAT LEVEL 2 MAY PENETRATE THE MCMANSION “TENT” AS SHOWN ON THE BUILDING SECTION (F-3/2-PRESENTATION) WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT FINAL SLAB HEIGHT MAY BE APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 INCHES HIGHER THAN SHOWN; AND, THAT LEVEL 2 SHALL NOT TO EXCEED 40 FEET IN LENGTH (AS SHOWN ON …
F-4 C15-2021-0002 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-4 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0002 DATE: Monday March 8, 2021 __Y____Brooke Bailey __Y____Jessica Cohen __-_____Ada Corral OUT __Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT __Y____Don Leighton-Burwell __Y____Rahm McDaniel __N____Darryl Pruett __Y____Veronica Rivera __-_____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW __Y____Michael Von Ohlen __Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) __N____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 705 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) b) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) c) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation on the interior side (east) (requested) in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with the following conditions: on the shared interior side yard between 703 and 705 Fletcher ONLY, that Level 2 may penetrate the McMansion “tent” as shown on the building section (F-4/2- Presentation) with the understanding that final slab height may be approximately 6 to 8 inches higher than shown; and, that Level 2 shall not to exceed 40 feet in length (as shown on Site Plan (F-4/1-Presentation); and, that the Sidewall Articulation on the Level 1 Plan will be required, but will be modified to reflect an offset of only 2’-6”; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 8-2 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett and Donny Hamilton nay); GRANTED THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: ON THE SHARED INTERIOR SIDE YARD BETWEEN 703 AND 705 FLETCHER ONLY, THAT LEVEL 2 MAY PENETRATE THE MCMANSION “TENT” AS SHOWN ON THE BUILDING SECTION (F-4/2-PRESENTATION) WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT FINAL SLAB HEIGHT MAY BE APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 INCHES HIGHER THAN SHOWN; AND, THAT LEVEL 2 SHALL NOT TO EXCEED 40 FEET IN LENGTH (AS SHOWN …
F-5 C15-2021-0019 PP DS APR 12 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-5 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday March 08, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___N____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) ___N____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Lawrence Graham ADDRESS: 5909 BULL CREEK RD 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 rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-3 vote (Board members Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: _____________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
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MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 8, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioners Absent: Erika Kane Pamela Lancaster Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the revised minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on January 25, 2021. The revised minutes of the January 25, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 3-0. b. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 8, 2021. The minutes of the February 8, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 3-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 8, 2021 A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. Chair Peréz-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 3:09 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. Closed session ended and Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 3:30 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Jason Martinez regarding their Denial of Promotion from the Public Works Department. The motion to deny Jason Martinez’ appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Denial of Promotion of Jason Martinez was approved on Vice- Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 3-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation …
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LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday March 8, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Chavez, Curry, Curette, Kathryn Gonzales, Saul Gonzalez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of February 8, 2021, were approved as submitted without objection 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Ashley LeMaistre of Austin Public Health made a presentation concerning tobacco use in the LGBTQ community. APH is developing a program to reduce smoking and tobacco use in the community. b. Charles Robbins and Iliana Gilman of HMA Associates made a presentation concerning the LGBTQ Quality of Life survey. HMA is working to ensure responses to the survey reflect the local demographics. c. Commissioners discussed recommendations related to the 2021-2022 budget. the City’s budget outreach forums and possible ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. without objection.
APPROVED Minutes March 8 2021 — original pdf
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-03-08 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED APRIL 12, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 8, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, in a Regular Meeting, Monday, March 8, 2021, 6 p.m. Chair David Lundstedt conducted a verbal roll call and called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:21 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Lisa Mitchell, Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Palmer Neuhaus, Edward Flores, Monica Frenden, JoAnne Norton, Ryan Clinton, and Nancy Nemer. Commission Members Absent: Dr. Jon Brandes, Andrea Schwartz, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Mark Sloat, Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: AGENDA ITEMS The following speakers were allowed a three-minute allotment to express their views on agenda items. • Joe Lostracco, 3b • Pat Valls-Trellis, 4a • Katy Fendrich Turner, 4a • Rita Cross, 4a • Chris Fuller-Wigg, 4a 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-03-08 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Lundstedt noted the need to correct, under Approval of Minutes, the date of the minutes from February 8 to January 11, 2021. Commissioner Nazor moved to approve the minutes with the correction; Commissioner Jarl seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 10 to 0, with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Frenden, Norton, Clinton, and Nemer voting approval. Commissioners Brandes and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Comparative Evaluation of Monthly Release Rates No action. No action. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Off Leash Dogs c. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Work Group for How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin No action. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Commission’s Recommendation to Revise City Ordinance §3-2-8: Training and Control of Animals. Chair Lundstedt led discussion on history, rationale, and benefit of the original recommendation which, he noted, does not authorize animal abuse. Commissioners chose to keep original recommendation as it and return to City Council. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioners agreed to keep all agenda items under Old Business and to add Election of Officers to New Business for the April 12 meeting. 4. ADJOURNMENT Chair Lundstedt adjourned the meeting, without objection, at 7:34 p.m. 2
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