Staff Liaison: Michael Simmons-Smith - 974-1225 WATERFRONT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 12, 2015 @ 6:00 P.M. ***BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM – CITY HALL*** 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78703 AGENDA Brooke Bailey, Chair Andy Hutton Eric Schultz, Vice-Chair Laura Toups Cory Walton Dean Rindy Tyler Zickert CALL TO ORDER A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2014 regularly-scheduled meeting. C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Block 188 (Nueces Street & 2nd Street) - Request a recommendation for waiver from LDC Section 25-2-738(E), which requires that a new structure within the North Shore Central Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay fit within an envelope delineated by a 70 degree angle starting at a line 45 feet above the property boundary nearest Shoal Creek with the base of the angle being a horizontal plane extending from the line parallel to and away from the surface of Shoal Creek. 2. Update, discussion and possible action on the South Central Waterfront Area Plan Initiative. Staff: Alan Holt, Planning & Development Review Department. 3. Uncle Billy’s Brewery and Smokehouse - Request a recommendation for Uncle Billy’s Brewery and Smokehouse Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting a late hours permit for a restaurant/bar. Case Number: SPC-2014-0415W Location: 1530 Barton Springs Road Applicant: Consort, Inc. (Enrique Serna) Owner: UBBS, LLC (Rick Engel) As per LDC Section 25-2-808(C), a restaurant/bar that requires a late hours permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is a conditional use if 1) Article 10 (Compatibility Standards) applies to the restaurant, and 2) Article 10 is not waived in accordance with Article 10, Division 3 (Waivers). Staff Liaison: Michael Simmons-Smith - 974-1225 4. Discussion and possible action on proposed density bonus provisions for various Waterfront Overlay subdistricts. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access, and if sign language interpreters or alternative formats are required, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date.
1 WATERFRONT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2015 The Waterfront Planning Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on 12 January 2015 in the Boards & Commissions Room in City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Brooke Bailey called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Chair Eric Schultz, Vice-Chair Andy Hutton Dean Rindy Cory Walton Laura Toups and Tyler Zickert were absent. Staff in Attendance: Michael Simmons-Smith, Board Liaison A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no citizen’s communications. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2014 regularly-scheduled meeting, and the October 13, 2014 regularly-scheduled meeting. The 11/10/2014 minutes were approved 4-0-2-1 on a motion by Mr. Rindy and a second by Mr. Hutton with Vice-Chair Schultz recused and Mr. Zickert and Ms. Toups absent. The 10/13/2014 minutes were deferred to the next meeting for of lack of eligible quorum. C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Block 188 (Nueces Street & 2nd Street) - Request a recommendation for waiver from LDC Section 25-2-738(E), which requires that a new structure within the North Shore Central Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay fit within an envelope delineated by a 70 degree angle starting at a line 45 feet above the property boundary nearest Shoal Creek 2 with the base of the angle being a horizontal plane extending from the line parallel to and away from the surface of Shoal Creek. The Board voted 3-2-2 to not recommend, on a motion by Mr. Walton and a second by Chair Bailey with Vice-Chair Schultz and Mr. Hutton dissenting with Mr. Zickert and Ms. Toups absent. Without the required minimum of four votes, there was no recommendation made. 2. Update, discussion and possible action on the South Central Waterfront Area Plan Initiative. Staff: Alan Holt, Planning & Development Review Department. 3. Uncle Billy’s Brewery and Smokehouse - Request a recommendation for Uncle Billy’s Brewery and Smokehouse Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting a late hours permit for a restaurant/bar. Case Number: SPC-2014-0415W Location: 1530 Barton Springs Road Applicant: Consort, Inc. (Enrique Serna) Owner: UBBS, LLC (Rick Engel) As per LDC Section 25-2-808(C), a restaurant/bar that requires a late hours permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage …
1 WATERFRONT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2015 The Waterfront Planning Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on 12 January 2015 in the Boards & Commissions Room in City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Brooke Bailey called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Chair Eric Schultz, Vice-Chair Andy Hutton Dean Rindy Cory Walton Laura Toups and Tyler Zickert were absent. Staff in Attendance: Michael Simmons-Smith, Board Liaison A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no citizen’s communications. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2014 regularly-scheduled meeting, and the October 13, 2014 regularly-scheduled meeting. The 11/10/2014 minutes were approved 4-0-2-1 on a motion by Mr. Rindy and a second by Mr. Hutton with Vice-Chair Schultz recused and Mr. Zickert and Ms. Toups absent. The 10/13/2014 minutes were deferred to the next meeting for of lack of eligible quorum. C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Block 188 (Nueces Street & 2nd Street) - Request a recommendation for waiver from LDC Section 25-2-738(E), which requires that a new structure within the North Shore Central Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay fit within an envelope delineated by a 70 degree angle starting at a line 45 feet above the property boundary nearest Shoal Creek 2 with the base of the angle being a horizontal plane extending from the line parallel to and away from the surface of Shoal Creek. The Board voted 3-2-2 to not recommend, on a motion by Mr. Walton and a second by Chair Bailey with Vice-Chair Schultz and Mr. Hutton dissenting with Mr. Zickert and Ms. Toups absent. Without the required minimum of four votes, there was no recommendation made. 2. Update, discussion and possible action on the South Central Waterfront Area Plan Initiative. Staff: Alan Holt, Planning & Development Review Department. 3. Uncle Billy’s Brewery and Smokehouse - Request a recommendation for Uncle Billy’s Brewery and Smokehouse Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting a late hours permit for a restaurant/bar. Case Number: SPC-2014-0415W Location: 1530 Barton Springs Road Applicant: Consort, Inc. (Enrique Serna) Owner: UBBS, LLC (Rick Engel) As per LDC Section 25-2-808(C), a restaurant/bar that requires a late hours permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/SIGN REVIEW BOARD January 12, 2015 5:30pm CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS ___ Jeff Jack (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Cathy French (SRB only) ___Vincent Harding ___Will Schnier (Alternate) ___Sallie Burchett ___Stuart Hampton (Alternate) ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Bryan King ___Ricardo De Camps AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A APPROVAL OF MINUTES A-1 December 8. 2014 B. SIGN REVIEW BOARD RECONSIDERATIONS NONE C. SIGN REVIEW BOARD PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE D. SIGN REVIEW BOARD NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS D-1 C16-2015-0001 Tracy Bedwell for Perry Phillips 9665 Highway 290 East The applicant has requested a variance to Section 25-10-123 (B) (3) (a) (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations) to increase the maximum height of a freestanding sign from 35 feet (required) to 50 feet (requested) in order to add a sign within the City’s 2 mile ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction). D-2 C16-2015-0002 Michael Hunter for North Austin Medical Center 12221 North Mopac Expressway The applicant has requested a variance(s) to: A.1. for sign 11, Section 25-10-124 (B) (1) (b) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to increase the maximum area of a freestanding sign from 64 feet (required) to 90 feet (requested); and to A.2. for sign 11, Section 25-10-124 (F) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to permit internal lighting of sign; and to A.3. for sign 11, Section 25-10-124 (G) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to permit signs to be less than 12 feet from street right-of-way (required) to 11 feet from street right-of-way (requested); and to A.4. for sign 11, Section 25-10-191 (F) (Setback and Structural Requirements) a sign within 12 feet of street right-of-way must have either: 1) a height of not more than 30 inches; or 2) a clearance of nine feet (required) to 11 feet from street right-of-way, height of 77 inches and clearance of 7 inches (requested); and to A.5. for sign 11, Section 25-10-23 (B)(7)(Hazardous Signs Described and Prohibited) a person …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES (January 12, 2015) The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board convened in a meeting on January 12, 2015, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Jeff Jack called the Board Meeting to order at 5:43 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jeff Jack (Chair), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Sallie Burchett, Ricardo De Camps, Vincent Harding (late - arrived at 6pm), Bryan King, Michael Von Ohlen and Cathy French (SRB) Staff in Attendance: Leane Heldenfels, Brent Lloyd (COA Attorney) Daniel Word (Residential Review), John McDonald (Residential Review) and Taylor Horton (Residential Review) Staff Absent: Diana Ramirez EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A APPROVAL OF MINUTES A-1 December 8, 2014 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to Approve the minutes for December 8, 2014; Board Member Ricardo De Camps second on 5-1 vote (Board member Bryan King Abstained, Board Member Vincent Harding late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR December 8, 2014. Board members voted to postpone or withdraw requests from applicant and interested parties for Items E-2, J-1, K-1, K-3, L-1, L-2, L-6, L-8, L-10, M-6 to February 9, 2015 and L-3 to March 9, 2015 as noted. B. SIGN REVIEW BOARD RECONSIDERATIONS NONE C. SIGN REVIEW BOARD PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE D. SIGN REVIEW BOARD NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS D-1 C16-2015-0001 Tracy Bedwell for Perry Phillips 9665 Highway 290 East The applicant has requested a variance to Section 25-10-123 (B) (3) (a) (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations) to increase the maximum height of a freestanding sign from 35 feet (required) to 50 feet (requested) in order to add a sign within the City’s 2 mile ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction). The public hearing was closed on Board Member Bryan King motion to Postpone to February 9, 2015, Board Member Vincent Harding second on a 8-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 9, 2015. D-2 C16-2015-0002 Michael Hunter for North Austin Medical Center 12221 North Mopac Expressway The applicant has requested a variance(s) to: A.1. for …
Residential Design and Compatibility Commission January 7, 2015 6:00 PM City Hall, Board and Commission Room 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas __ William Burkhardt (Chair) __ Keith Jackson __ Karen McGraw (Vice-Chair) __ Chuck Mains __ Missy Bledsoe __ Lucy Katz __ Mary Ingle AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. B. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS B-1 2014-079972 PR Gregory H. Bow 905 Columbus Street MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards to install a garage door to an existing attached carport of an existing single family residence in a SF-3-NP zoning district. **Item is continuation of postponement from October 1st, 2014 meeting** C DISCUSSION ITEMS: C-1 Draft letter to City Council regarding CodeNEXT approaches C-2 Discussion of the mission of the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC). C-3 Current rewrite of the LDC (land development code) D APPROVAL OF MINUTES: D-1 December 3, 2014 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. Please contact Daniel Word at Planning and Development Review Department, at 512-974-3341,daniel.word@austintexas,gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Residential Design and Compatibility Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Residential Design Compatibility Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 7, 2015, City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. William Burkhardt called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: William Burkhardt, Karen McGraw, Mary Ingle, Chuck Maines, Lucy Katz, Keith Jackson and Missy Bledsoe City Staff: Daniel Word A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Dave Piper, Zilker Neighborhood Association Concerned about waivers being requested of RDCC. Believe such requests should be directed to BOA. RDCC can only hear cases that are proposed. Screening procedures should be created to refer cases where construction has been done to BOA. B. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS B-1 2014-079972 PR Gregory H. Bow 905 Columbus Street MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards to install a garage door to an existing attached carport of an existing single family residence in a SF-3-NP zoning district. **Item is continuation of postponement from October 1st, 2014 meeting** Commission’s Decision: Commissioner Mary Ingle motion to take no position on this case. No 2nd offered. Motion fails for lack of second. Commissioner Karen McGraw motion to postpone. Commissioner Ingle 2nd. POSTPONEMENT APPROVED 7-0 Commission requested legal advice on the following: Does RDCC have jurisdiction to hear cases where work has already been performed? Does the presence of a fence adjacent to a carport negate a gross floor area exemption applied under Subchapter F Article 3.3.2.A.3? If the RDCC votes to take “no action” on a case, can that vote be appealed to council? Staff will make a request to the law department for advisement on the three questions and report back to the commission with the findings. C DISCUSSION ITEMS: C-1 Draft letter to City Council regarding CodeNEXT approaches No discussion C-2 Discussion of the mission of the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC). No discussion C-3 Current rewrite of the LDC (land development code) Karen McGraw- carport issues worked out last meeting, building line has posed …
Residential Design and Compatibility Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Residential Design Compatibility Commission convened in a regular meeting on December 3, 2014, City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. William Burkhardt called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: William Burkhardt, Karen McGraw, Mary Ingle, Lucy Katz, and Missy Bledsoe, (Commissioner Keith Jackson and Chuck Maines ABSENT) City Staff: Daniel Word A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None B. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS B-1 2014-099770RA Stefan Bader 1515 Madison Avenue MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards for the construction of an addition to an existing single-family residence to expand the residence and accommodate a home occupation. Commission’s Decision: Commissioner Mary Ingle motion to APPROVE. Commissioner Lucy Katz second on a vote 4-0-1 (Commissioner Karen McGraw abstained); APPROVED B-2 2014-027408RA Jim Wittliff 1502 Oxford Avenue MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards to install a garage door to an existing attached carport of an existing single family residence in a SF-3 zoning district. Postponed by Applicant C DISCUSSION ITEMS: C-1 Discussion of the mission of the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC). Tabled w/out objection C-2 Current rewrite of the LDC (land development code) Karen McGraw –letter was sent Mary Ingle –iterative process, waiting on feedback from staff C-3 Discussion of possible code amendments or language modifications related to rewrite of LDC. Karen McGraw –LDC is 3 yrs away from being modified, we need to fix carports now –keep garage doors off of carports, proposal to fix code now and make recommendations. Modify 3.3.2.A (exempt 450 sq. ft) (3) Open Parking Area –open on 2 or more sides 1. Does not have habitable space above 2. Clear and unobstructed for more than 80% 3. Open sides include side of vehicle access and side facing front of lot and cannot have garage …
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 three days before the meeting by calling (512) 322-6450. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. AUSTIN GENERATION RESOURCE PLANNING TASK FORCE JULY 9, 2014 2:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM) 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 MEMBERS:Michael Osborne, Chair Barry Dreyling, Vice Chair Clay Butler Carol Biedrzycki Grace Hsieh Cyrus Reed Mike Sloan Tom “Smitty” Smith Michele Van Hyfte For more information: http://www.austintexas.gov/content/austin-generation-resource-planning-task-force AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – July 9, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the July 2, 2014 meeting CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL & regarding DRAFT REPORT Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to provide input on the Task Force’s posted draft report or address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS 2. Discussion regarding the report format, content and timing 3. Discussion and possible action on recommendations included in the report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding future agenda items including issues raised during Citizen Communications ADJOURNMENT
