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E-3 C15-2020-0057 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
Bryan Mayo gmail Ramirez, Elaine Re: REMINDER: Mon. Nov 9, 2020 BOA mtg. Speaker Registration Deadline Thursday, November 05, 2020 8:48:30 AM High *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Importance: Elaine, On call for work. Please push us to the next meeting in Jan, it looks like we will not have all of the additional information ready for you. Sincere thanks. On Nov 4, 2020, at 2:05 PM, Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Good afternoon Applicants on the Mon. Nov. 9th, 2020 BOA mtg. Agenda, If you are receiving this e-mail it is because I still have not received the information requested below from you. I need this information from you today before 3p.m., if I do not receive it Staff will have to Postpone your case until the Jan. BOA mtg. I will need the information below for all speakers wanting to register. I will need the Primary Speaker listed as such and additional speakers listed to include who they are. <image001.png> The deadline to submit the Speaker List / Registration (person who will be presenting case, if addtl. person(s) signed up please keep in mind they may or may not be called on) is Wednesday, November 4, before 3p.m. Please provide the information requested…see below The deadline for Opposition and Support letters is Mon. November 9 before 9:00a.m. <imag e001. png> Please read this entire e-mail E-3/1 LATE BACKUP <image004.png> Speakers: If you will be speaking/giving presentation or be on the list for the Board to possibly call on you for questions I will need the following information: No late Speakers will be accepted after 3p.m. on Wed. Nov. 4. 1. Name of speaker to give presentation on BOA Case, are you the applicant, Homeowner, Land Surveyor, Architect, etc. 2. Address of BOA Case 3. Case # 4. A good phone number, if you have a landline this will be the best phone number to provide? It has to be the phone number that the Speaker will be calling from on Monday, November 9, 2020 to speak at the meeting (it cannot be a different number, your call will not be accepted). Once you send me the number it cannot be changed, it is sent to City Clerk’s office to accept the calls 5. E-mail Address, it will need to be an e-mail address that the Speaker will be able to easily access …
Item 9: 4QTR20 Operations Report — original pdf
Item 9 Austin Energy Operational Update Q4 FY20 Electric Utility Commission Elton Richards Interim Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy November, 2020 © 2018 Austin Energy 1 Austin Energy Operational Update Safety Report 2 Austin Energy Five Year Incident Data 46 48 42 54 2017 1,708 3,150,952 63 45 $ 154,009 85 38 9 2018 1,722 3,174,841 117 34 $ 182,614 69 32 4 2019 1,758 3,391,819 125 48 $ 70,106 91 33 10 2020 1,748 3,417,309 123 26 $ 24,531 67 27 9 Data Annualized Employee Count Sum of Hours Sum of Near Misses Sum of Injuries (First Aid/Precautionary Reporting) Sum of Recordable Cases Sum of Medical Costs Sum of Total Vehicle Accidents Sum of Preventable Accidents Sum of Total Backing Accidents • • • Increased hours worked These numbers indicate the Recordable injury reduction was not a result of a reduced workforce/hours 2016 1,676 3,051,505 87 $ 177,461 51 40 75 24 11 • • Increased employee numbers Increased Near Miss reporting This number indicates a strong culture of awareness and communication w/o fear of retaliation • • Levelized Injury (First Aid/Precautionary) Reporting This number indicates a healthy injury reporting culture • Also indicates the Recordable injury reduction was not a result of less reporting 3 Contributing Factors • Overall improvement of culture and employee engagement. It wasn’t one single project or program but rather an overall cultural shift • Overall re-establishment of safety as a core principle and bringing safety to the forefront • Visible and transparent safety attitude and attention from leadership • Assignment of liaison between Electric Services Field Operations and Austin Energy OH&S Department to focus on process improvements Improved safety meetings • • Relative content • Focus on human performance • Successful projects from Grass roots teams. Employees feel valued, respected and can make a change • Strong root cause analysis program with actionable and responsible correctable opportunities to prevent reoccurrence • Keen focus on reduction of soft tissue injuries (sprains/strains) with proactive and • preventative programs Incident/injury notification provided increased transparency and communication for awareness 4 Austin Energy Operational Update Discussion Topics Performance Carbon Footprint On-Site Energy Resources Future State 5 Austin Energy Operational Update Performance 6 Commercial Availability & Start Success Commercial Availability Generation Resource Commercial % Availability Target Seasonal (July-Sept) Commercial Availability Actuals (%) Q3 FY20 Q4 FY20 AVG AVG * 95 95 97 100 88 98 89 90 89 95 …
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C-1 C16-2020-0007 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item C-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0007 DATE: November 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne ABSTAINED ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Eric Beegun OWNER: Tim Finley ADDRESS: 2234 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: LDC Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for one (1) wall sign, one (1) blade sign, and a vinyl letter board, all illuminated in order to provide signage for Sweetgreen restaurant. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 10-0-1 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the applicable ordinance was included by error and to enforce it at this moment has placed applicant at unique disadvantage. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the signage was approved as intended without any process the section of the ordinance was included by error upon its passage and unfortunate there is no valid intend to it (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: all other surrounding businesses are able to operate and maintain signs of the nature ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman
D-1 C15-2020-0058 DENIED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday November 09, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0058 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____William Hodge ABSTAINED ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Laurence Ramirez ADDRESS: 301 PLEASANT VALLEY RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) a) (required) to 6,325 square feet (requested) b) (requested) in order to erect a three story Multi-Family residence in a “MF-2-NP”, Multi-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Deny, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 9-1-1 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen nay; William Hodge abstained); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 8,000 square feet to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 46 feet 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
D-2 C15-2020-0062 DENIED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday November 09, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0062 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Desra Bradford OWNER: Stacey Durham ADDRESS: 13000 KENSWICK DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to increase the impervious cover from 45% (maximum allowed) to 46.18% (requested), in order to construct an Inground Swimming Pool in a “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Deny, Board Member William Hodge seconds on an 11-0 vote; 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman
D-3 C15-2020-0065 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday November 09, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0065 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Joel Nolan OWNER: Sarah Haynie ADDRESS: 3708 ROBINSON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) which requires an Accessory Dwelling Unit to be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure, to 6 ft. 7 in. from the principal structure (requested) in order to erect a Two-Family Residential Use in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and a) must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure; or b) above a detached garage. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with conditions as per drawing D-3/9, No Short-term rental (STR), 1 hr. fire rating on portion less than 10 ft. and Impervious coverage to 42%, Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDTIONS AS PER DRAWING D-3/9, NO SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR), 1 HR. FIRE RATING ON PORTION LESS THAN 10 FT. AND IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE TO 42%. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: building an accessory building joining utilization of an existing structure while protecting a protected tree in the back yard make it difficult to comply with the lot separation distance. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: location of an existing structure to protect tree is impossible to connect them all and maintain a balance. (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 location of the garage already is there as well as tree. impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning …
D-4 C15-2020-0066 PP DS TO DEC 14, 2020 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday November 09, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0066 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate APPLICANT: Joel Aldridge OWNER: Josephat Valdez ADDRESS: 1509 14TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 17 feet (requested) b) requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) c) 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 new Single-Family Residence in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback 2020, Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman
D-5 C15-2020-0068 PP DS TO DEC 14, 2020 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday November 09, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0068 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate APPLICANT: Courtney Mogonye-McWhorter OWNER: Peter Huff ADDRESS: 3115 WESTLAKE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) a) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) (Canal only) b) gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) in order to erect a new Single-Family Residential Guest House in an “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. The above address received a Land Status Determination, which shows that the tract is not required to be platted as allowed under (C)(3). The grandfather date is 7/19/1951. (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman
D-6 C15-2020-0069 PP DS TO DEC 14,2020 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday November 09, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___N____Donny Hamilton (Alternate APPLICANT: Courntey Mogonye-McWhorter OWNER: Malia Muir ADDRESS: 1230 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) (canal only) in order to erect a Single- Family Residence in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman
E-1 C15-2020-0050 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday November 9, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0050 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rick Rasberry OWNER: Meredith Dreiss ADDRESS: 3002 SCENIC DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (4) (a) to increase shoreline frontage from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 30 percent (requested), (30 percent existing) in order to remodel an existing Boat Dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code (4) the Width of a dock measured parallel to the shoreline of the lot or tract where the dock is proposed, and including all access and appurtenances, may not exceed: (a) 20 percent of the shoreline frontage, if the shoreline width exceeds 70 feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. Nov. 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant as per E-1/2 PRESENTATION with a footprint of 25 ft. x 22 ft. (the 25 ft length being parallel to Lake Austin) and utilizing existing pilings. Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED AS PER E-1/2 PRESENTATION WITH A FOOTPRINT OF 25 FT. X 22 FT. (THE 25 FT LENGTH BEING PARALLEL TO LAKE AUSTIN) AND UTILIZING EXISTING PILINGS. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: existing and reconstruction of boat dock that was previously approved and has an environmental board variance and utilizing existing pilings and reconfiguration makes it a better place. Lot has odd configuration, it comes in towards the end of the lot making the frontage shorter as well as the existing docks being reconfigured 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 …
E-2 C15-2020-0054 DENIED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday NOVEMBER 9, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0054 ___N____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___N____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___N____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Mari Russ OWNER: Matthew Satter ADDRESS: 3612 GOVALLE AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (a) to increase the total area of a Second Dwelling Unit; unit not to exceed 1,100 total square feet or Floor to Area Ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller (maximum allowed) to 2,000 square feet (requested) and (b) to increase the second floor area of a Second Dwelling Unit; 550 square feet on second floor (maximum allowed) to 1,100 square feet (requested) in order to erect an Accessory Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2-774 (C) The Second Dwelling Unit: (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ration 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. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. Nov 9 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-4 vote (Board members Brooke Bailey, Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett, Donny Hamilton nay); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: providing a secondary unit on rear side of primary unit only allows 1100 sf less limiting amount redevelopment in order to preserve the structure in front and keep its context the scale and mass of the neighborhood allowing larger structure back while still needing all the other development regulations 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: has an original structure from …
E-3 C15-2020-0057 PP DS TO JAN 11, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday NOVEMBER 9, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0057 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Lauren Jones OWNER: Bryan E. Mayo ADDRESS: 901 TERRELL HILL DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and b) Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story from 3 feet (maximum allowed) to 8 feet (requested) above the "average elevation" in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 3, 3.3.3 (B) (2) Gross Floor Area states Porches, basements, and attics that meet the following requirements shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area: (B) 2. The finished floor of the first story is not more than three feet above the average elevation at the intersections of the minimum front yard setback line and the side property lines. from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. Nov 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 11, 2021 AS PER APPLICANT’S REQUEST 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
APPROVED Meeting Minutes_ATCFPB_11-09-2020 — original pdf
MEETING MINUTES November 9, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, November 9, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Alejandra Boughton, Felipe Camacho (joined dais at 8:10 am), Joy Casnovsky, Joi Chevalier, Emily De Maria, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid (Chair), Kara Prior (Vice-Chair), Ellen Sweets Absent board members: Ryan Rosshirt, Sharon Mays Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 8:07 am CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. none 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER MEETING Board Member Kara Prior motioned to approve the meeting minutes from October 12, 2020, with Board Member Ellen Sweets seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure and Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials b. Board Vacancies 3. NEW BUSINESS i. Travis County Precinct Three, Ann Howard a. FY 2021 Strategic Planning Review and Discussion (continued from October meeting) i. Notes taken on draft plan; to be added to a google doc b. Discuss and approve 2021 meeting schedule c. Working Group Briefings and Recommendations i. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs i. APH EHS to present to ZWAC on 11/18/20 ii. APH EHS to present to ATCFPB on 12/7/2020 iii. Full report to City Council in Jan 2021 ii. Support Farms & Farmers – issues with virtual meetings iii. Healthy Food Access to All Communities The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 i. Reported out to group on the strategic planning process ii. Focus on community engagement in new year iii. Pushing more information out into the community iv. List of people to present at those WG meetings iv. COVID-19 Food System Response i. Align with strategic planning process ii. Determining next steps iii. Formed on ad hoc basis iv. Discussion of mapping food system v. Mobile grocery vi. …
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APPROVED MINUTES NOV 9, 2020 — original pdf
MINUTES November 9, 2020 Modifications Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment to be held November 9, 2020 with Social Distancing The Board of Adjustment on November 9, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 8, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 9, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (November 8, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before November 8, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (November 9, 2020) a la 5:30 pm http://www.atxn.tv 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 (November 8, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Elaine Ramirez 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion-November 8, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra …
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Commission for Women Friday, November 6, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Commission for Women to be held Friday, November 6, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, November 5, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at april.shaw@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2597 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to april.shaw@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Commission for Women Viernes, Noviembre 6, 2020 a 8:30 a.m. 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 (Jueves, Noviembre 5, 2020 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 april.shaw@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2597 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
Item 1a - 100720 DRAFT Minutes — original pdf
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 7, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 7, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 8:41 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Tanya Athar-Jogee Amanda Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Julia Cuba Lewis Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on September 2, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on September 2, 2020 were approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Chair Austen’s second on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Cuba Lewis absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, October 7, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience groups: i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on 3. BRIEFINGS Texas Legislative Session. a. Presentation from the Intergovernmental Affairs Office regarding the 87th State of Wednesday, October 7, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES This item was postponed. Plan Revision 2020. 4. NEW BUSINESS This item was postponed. 2020. b. Presentation from the Office of Sustainability regarding the Community Climate Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability, provided a presentation to the Commission regarding the Community Climate Plan Revision 2020. a. Discussion and possible action regarding the 87th State of Texas Legislative Session. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the Community Climate Plan Revision Discussion was held. No action was taken. 5. FUTURE …