Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Joint Meeting of the Electric Utility and Resource Management Commissions March 8, 2021 The Joint Electric Utility and Resource Management Commission meeting is 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 of Sunday, March 7 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Joint Electric Utility and Resource Management Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Sunday, March 7. The information required is the speaker name, the telephone number they will use to call into the meeting, and their email address (so that the dial-in info may be provided). If speaking on a specific item, residents must indicate the item number(s) they wish to speak on and whether they are for/against/neutral. Speakers on any topic that is not a posted agenda item will be limited to the first 10. •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 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; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com 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 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. M eeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information, please call (512) 322-6505. la Reunión del Electric Utility and Resource Management Commissions FECHA de la reunion (8 de Marzo 2021) La junta se llevará con …
Versión en español a continuación. Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission March 8, 2021 The Electric Utility Commission is 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 of Sunday, March 7 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Electric Utility Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Sunday, March 7. The information required is the speaker name, the telephone number they will use to call into the meeting, and their email address (so that the dial-in info may be provided). If speaking on a specific item, residents must indicate the item number(s) they wish to speak on and whether they are for/against/neutral. Speakers on any topic that is not a posted agenda item will be limited to the first 10. •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 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; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com 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 la Reunión del Electric Utility Commission FECHA de la reunion (8 de Marzo 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 (7 de Marzo 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: junta en 504-322-6505 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com información requerida es el nombre del …
HAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel 2005 Hamilton Avenue - Architectural Review Committee Presentation m(ødm) HAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel markodomstudio.com 21.02.09 2005 Hamilton Avenue The Yerwood-Simoud House, locally known as 2005 Hamilton Avenue, is an existing single family residence that was built in 1939 by Dr. Charles Yerwood, and his wife Ada Marie DeBlanc Simond. The home’s interiors were remodeled in 2014, but left the unfinished attic untouched. The Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel converts the existing attic volume into a warm, useable space for the current residences. The project completely redefines the interior experience, all while being intentionally respectful to the exterior appearance of this historic home. No additions or alterations were made to the front elevation of the home. The primary focus of the remodel is the redesign of the existing attic space, within the existing roof volume. The experience of the new volume is enhanced by the additional of 6 new “Fakro” skylights. This slim model (less than 6” from shingle to top of glass) allow sunlight to wash into the new living space, enhancing the environment, and save energy by providing natural daylight. Intentional details transport the occupant to the light filled space for reading, gathering and entertaining that complement the space main house below. In this new celebrated space, located within an existing gable, an additional seating area off of the main program that is enhanced by skylights and provide comfortable space for living. intent m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 Exterior Photos_ 2005 Hamilton Avenue -front elevation would remain as is -showing all sides of roof to receive new skylights -existing circular vents would be removed and roofing would be replaced in kind m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 Existing Conditions_ Pre-existing Attic Conditions -space currently only receives natural light from singular window -existing solar tubes to be removed/repaired in kind m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 drawings - floor plans m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 CAR 1 CAR 2 EXISTING GRAVEL K C A B T E S D R A Y K C A B ' 5 EXISTING WOOD DECK BACK YARD EXISTING LANDSCAPE TO REMAIN 5' SIDE YARD SETBACK EXISTING DRIVE EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE 5' SIDE YARD SETBACK PROPERTY LINE 25'-0" EXISTING FRONT YARD SETBACK EXISTING GRAVEL WALK P E T S E U N E V A N O T L I …
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 …
" 7 - ' 3 1 K C A B T E S 4 # N O I T R O P " 0 - ' 0 4 3 # N O I T R O P K C A B T E S " 2 / 1 3 - ' 1 7 " 0 - ' 0 4 2 # N O I T R O P K C A B T E S PROPOSED HVAC LOCATION " 0 - ' 0 4 1 # N O I T R O P K C A B T E S PROPOSED GAS & ELEC. METER LOCATION ' 2 9 . 7 5 1 E " 5 1 6 0 ° 0 8 S ' " 2 / 1 2 - ' 7 2 E C N E F T L S I E G A N A R D I E G A N A R D I H C N E R T Y T I L I T U D E S O P O R P 7'-1" X 9 9.3' S 10°58'52" W 60.19' EXIST. STONE WALL 100 10' SETBACK N 3 O IN T H P R TI O HI G O @ P 99.7' X 9 9.7' LOT 19 BLOCK 1 X 9 9.9' 100 E G A N A R D I LINE OF EXIST. DRIVEWAY TO BE REMOVED 1 0 0.5'X OUTDOOR LIVING N 3 O IN T H P R TI O HI G O 100.3' @ P N 2 O IN T H P R TI O HI G O 100.6' @ P 1 0 0.6'X K C A B T E S E D S ' 5 I EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE TO REMAIN FIN. FLR. ELEV=100.02' L A N D S C A P E S T R I P PROPOSED RESIDENCE FIN. FLR. ELEV= 101.00' AVERAGE HEIGHT OF HIGHEST PITCH: 126.67' 1 0 0 " 2 / 1 4 - ' 2 1 K C A B T E S 4 # N O I T R O P K C A B T E S E D S ' I 5 " 2 / 1 4 - ' 7 6 " 0 - ' 0 4 3 # N O I T R O P K C A B T E S X 1 0 0.1' 1 0 …
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
