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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES (May 11, 2015) The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board convened in a meeting on May 11, 2015, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Jeff Jack called the Board Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jeff Jack (Chair), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Sallie Burchett, Vincent Harding, Bryan King, Michael Von Ohlen and Cathy French (SRB) Board Member Absent –Ricardo De Camps Staff in Attendance: Leane Heldenfels, David Sorola (COA Attorney), 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 April 13, 2015 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to Approve the minutes for April 13, 2015 with correction to Item N-1; Board Member Sallie Burchett second on 5-0-2 vote (Board members Vincent Harding and Bryan King Abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR April 13, 2015 WITH CORRECTION TO ITEM N-1. Postponement requests from applicants and interested parties for Items L-2, M-6, M-11 to June 8, 2015 was approved by the Board without objection. B. SIGN REVIEW BOARD RECONSIDERATIONS NONE C. SIGN REVIEW BOARD PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE D. SIGN REVIEW BOARD NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS D-1 C16-2015-0005 Jim Bennett for Blake Hillin 5908 Manor Road The applicant has requested a variance to: 1. Section 25-10-127 (B) (1) (Multifamily Residential Sign District Regulations) to exceed the sign height from 6 feet (required) to 13 feet 10 inches (requested); and to 2. Section 25-10-127 (B) (2) (Multifamily Residential Sign District Regulations) to exceed the sign area from 35 feet (required) to 44.3 feet (requested) in order to construct a new freestanding changeable copy sign at the Achieve Public School located in a “SF-6-NP” – Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Park) The public hearing was closed on Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motion to Deny, Board Member Vincent Harding second on a 7-0 vote; DENIED. D-2 C16-2015-0006 Jim Bennett for Ann B. Lewis 5701 W. Slaughter Lane The applicant has requested a variance …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES (June 8, 2015) The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board convened in a meeting on June 8, 2015, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Jeff Jack called the Board Meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jeff Jack (Chair), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Sallie Burchett, Ricardo De Camps, Vincent Harding, Bryan King, Michael Von Ohlen, Cathy French (SRB) and Stuart Hampton (Alternate) for one case only D-3 Board Member absent - NONE Staff in Attendance: Leane Heldenfels, Cindy Crosby (COA Attorney) 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 May 11, 2015 Board Member Vincent Harding motion to Approve the minutes for May 11, 2015, Melissa Hawthorne second on 8-0 vote; APPROVED MINUTES FOR May 11, 2015. Postponement requests from applicants and interested parties for Items L-2, L-3, L-4, M-2 and M-3 to July 13, 2015 and withdraw Item E-1 was approved by the Board with an exception of Item M-2. B. SIGN REVIEW BOARD RECONSIDERATIONS NONE C. SIGN REVIEW BOARD PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE D. SIGN REVIEW BOARD NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS D-1 C16-2015-0007 Jim Bennett for Inayat Fidai 9001 Cameron Road The applicant has requested a variance to: A. Section 25-10-124 (B) (1) (b) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to increase the sign area from 64 square feet (required/permitted) to 144 square feet (requested); and to B. Section 25-10-124 (B) (2) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to increase the sign height from 12 feet (required/permitted) to 30 feet (requested); and to C. Section 25-10-124 (F) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to increase areas of internal illumination from individual letters only (required/permitted) to also include logo (requested) in order to add freestanding signage at this lot in a “CS”, General Commercial Services zoning district and Scenic Roadway Sign District. The public hearing was closed on Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motion to Postpone to July 13, …
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES (June 8, 2015) The Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board convened in a meeting on June 8, 2015, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Jeff Jack called the Board Meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jeff Jack (Chair), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Sallie Burchett, Ricardo De Camps, Vincent Harding, Bryan King, Michael Von Ohlen, Cathy French (SRB) and Stuart Hampton (Alternate) for one case only D-3 Board Member absent - NONE Staff in Attendance: Leane Heldenfels, Cindy Crosby (COA Attorney) 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 A-1 May 11, 2015 Board Member Vincent Harding motion to Approve the minutes for May 11, 2015, Melissa Hawthorne second on 8-0 vote; APPROVED MINUTES FOR May 11, 2015. Postponement requests from applicants and interested parties for Items L-2, L-3, L-4, M-2 and M-3 to July 13, 2015 and withdraw Item E-1 was approved by the Board with an exception of Item M-2. B. SIGN REVIEW BOARD RECONSIDERATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES SIGN REVIEW BOARD NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGN REVIEW BOARD PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS Jim Bennett for Inayat Fidai 9001 Cameron Road NONE C. NONE D. D-1 C16-2015-0007 The applicant has requested a variance to: A. Section 25-10-124 (B) (1) (b) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to increase the sign area from 64 square feet (required/permitted) to 144 square feet (requested); and to B. Section 25-10-124 (B) (2) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to increase the sign height from 12 feet (required/permitted) to 30 feet (requested); and to C. Section 25-10-124 (F) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to increase areas of internal illumination from individual letters only (required/permitted) to also include logo (requested) in order to add freestanding signage at this lot in a “CS”, General Commercial Services zoning district and Scenic Roadway Sign District. The public hearing was closed on Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motion to Postpone to July 13, …
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WATERFRONT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Community Interest Announcement Downtown Austin Alliance and City of Austin Public Engagement Forum for Issues & Eggs, to discuss the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Date and Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 7:30-9:00 am Location Brazos Hall, 204 East 4th Street Christine Barton-Holmes 512-974-2788
+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 20, 2015, - 5:30 p.m. Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland Austin, Texas URBAN FORESTRY BOARD MEMBERS: APPOINTMENT : Christopher Kite, Chair Council Member Laura Morrison, Place 4 Peggy Maceo (Vice-Chair) Council Member Kathie Tovo, Place 3 Len Newsom Council Member Bill Spelman, Place 5 Patrick Brewer Mayor Lee Leffingwell Nicholas Classen Mayor Pro-Tem Sheryl Cole, Place 6 Ryan Fleming Council Member Mike Martinez, Place 2 Keith Brown Council Member Chris Riley, Place 1 URBAN FORESTRY EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS : Michael Embesi, City Arborist, Development Services Department Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department – Director Designee Vacant, Urban Forester, Development Services Department John Clement, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department – Director Designee AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of April 15, 2015. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 4 (four) speakers signed up prior to the calling of the meeting to order are allowed a three-minute allotment each to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. URBAN FORESTER EXECUTIVE LIAISON REPORT – Emily King, Interim Urban Forester, Development Services Department, including: • Austin Urban Forest Plan Implementation Monthly Update F. ACTION ITEM BRIEFINGS 1. Urban Forestry Board 2014 Annual Internal Review. Presenter: Chris Kite, Urban Forestry Board Chair. 2. Draft Cemetery Master Plan - Presenter: Kim McKnight, Project Coordinator, Park Planning and Design Unit, Parks and Recreation Department (PARD). 3. Briefing on possible recommendations for transition of Urban Forestry Board functions to the Environmental Commission. Presenter: Board Chair Chris Kite. 4. Briefing on PARD 2016 Fiscal Year Financial Forecast. Presenter: Angela Means, PARD Financial Services Division Manager. G. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation regarding the Urban Forestry Board 2014 Annual Internal Review. Presenter: Chris Kite, Urban Forestry Board Chair. 2. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to the City Council on the Draft Cemetery Master Plan. Presenter: Urban Forestry Board Member Nicholas Classen. 3. Discussion and possible action on recommendations for transition of Urban Forestry Board functions to the Environmental Commission. Presenter: Board Chair Chris Kite. 4. Discussion and possible action on PARD 2016 Fiscal Year Financial Forecast. Presenter: Angela Means, PARD Financial Services Division Manager. H. BRIEFINGS – 10 Minute Limit For Each Briefing 1. Austin Energy Line Clearance Monthly Update – April 2015. Ray …
+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland Austin, Texas Board Members in Attendance: Board Chair Chris Kite, Board Vice-Chair Peggy Maceo, Board Members Patrick Brewer, Nick Classen, Ryan Fleming, Len Newsom, Keith Brown. Staff in Attendance: Parks and Recreation Department Lara Schuman, Urban Forestry Program Manager Development Services Department Michael Embesi, City Arborist Emily King, Environmental Program Coordinator, Urban Forestry Lynn Tozser, Program Specialist, UFB Liaison Public Works Department Rob Grotty, Urban Forestry Program Manager Austin Energy Ray Henning, Line Clearance Supervisor MEETING MINUTES MAY 20, 2015 A. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Kite called the meeting to order at 5:42 pm. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of April 15, 2015. Motion made by Board Member Newsom, Seconded by Board Member Brewer to approve the meeting minutes of April 15, 2015. Approved by Board Chair Kite, Board Vice-Chair Maceo, and Board Members Brewer, Classen, Newsom and Brown. Board Member Fleming abstained. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 4 (four) speakers signed up prior to the calling of the meeting to order are allowed a three-minute allotment each to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Sharon Blythe F2-G2: Approve cemetery plan with conditions as explained by Nick Classen. Sharon Blythe F4: Comments on PARD 2016 budget. D. ANNOUNCEMENTS Urban Forestry Work Day program for mulching and pruning is planned for Thursday, May 28th at Butler Park. Forester position available in PARD. Several staff members will be attending a Certified Arborist Prep Course which is being offered by PARD Urban Forestry, Tree Folks, and the Texas A&M Forest Service. Development Services Urban Forestry employee, Alan Halter, has submitted a Public Land Classification project proposal to the ATX Hack 4 Change Hackathon event for June 5-7. The State legislative bill filing deadline has passed with no specific anti-tree bills coming out of committee. E. URBAN FORESTER EXECUTIVE LIAISON REPORT – Emily King, Interim Urban Forester, Development Services Department, including: Austin Urban Forest Plan Implementation Monthly Update. Presentation given. F. ACTION ITEM BRIEFINGS 1. Urban Forestry Board 2014 Annual Internal Review. Presenter: Chris Kite, Urban Forestry Board Chair. Presentation given. 2. Draft Cemetery Master Plan - Presenter: Kim McKnight, Project Coordinator, Park Planning and Design Unit, Parks and Recreation Department (PARD). Additional information provided by Lara …
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Implementation ElementImplementation ActivitiesAUFP TimelineStatus as of 5‐20‐2015Update status and trend of Performance Report Card2015DeferredUpdate on progress of Departmental Urban Forest Plans2015DeferredGather data for updating/improving Performance Report Card2015Planned (2016)Share urban forest data with departments for creation of DUFPs 2015In progressAnnual report to Urban Forestry Board and City Council via State of the Urban Forest Report 2015Planned (2016)Establish standardized data collection and formats2015In progressDevelop Departmental Urban Forest Plans2015In progress (deferred timeline)Use action matrix to facilitate DUFPs2015DeferredUrban Foresty Board hold annual public meeting to review and comment2015DeferredEstablish process to include public comments from AUFP into DUFPs2015PlannedReport annually to Urban Forestry Board on AUFP implementation status2015PlannedIdentify/compile all existing operational/regulatory items related to urban forest management 2015In progressFacilitate working group to develop Austin specific SoC 2014In progressUpdate Standards of Care, brief Urban Forestry Board 2016DeferredIncorporate SoC into codeDeferredEducate the public on SoCDeferredInterdepartmental work group to coordinate urban forest policy changes, BMPs2014PlannedCity Manager recommends changes 2016DeferredCompile organizational structure and funding from all city departments, obtain benchmark data from other municipalities2015In progressCity Manager recommends changes to organization and structure/funding2016PlannedAustin's Urban Forest Plan Implementation BenchmarksAnnual State of the Urban Forest ReportUrban Forest Annual Performance Report Card Departmental Urban Forest PlansAustin Standard of Care Coordination
+ URBAN FORESTRY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 15, 2015, - 5:30 p.m. Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland Austin, Texas Board Members in Attendance: Board Chair Chris Kite, Board Vice-Chair Peggy Maceo, Board Members Patrick Brewer, Len Newsom, Keith Brown. Board members Ryan Fleming and Nick Classen absent. Staff in Attendance: Parks and Recreation Department Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Director Designee Lara Schuman, Urban Forestry Program Manager Development Services Department Michael Embesi, City Arborist Lynn Tozser, Program Specialist, UFB Liaison Public Works Department Rob Grotty, Urban Forestry Program Manager Watershed Protection Department John Clement, Environmental Program Coordinator MEETING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Kite called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Board meeting of March 18, 2015. Motion made by Board Member Brewer, Seconded by Board Member Brown to approve the meeting minutes of March 18, 2015. Approved by Board Chair Kite, Board Vice-Chair Maceo, and Board Members Brewer, Newsom and Brown. Board Members Classen and Fleming absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 4 (four) speakers signed up prior to the calling of the meeting to order are allowed a three-minute allotment each to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. • Sharon Blythe, Item F2 • Jim Mallicote, Item F2 D. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Lara Schuman’s new title is Urban Forestry Program Manager • Forklift Danceworks Trees of Govalle performances this past weekend. Both were very successful. Educational events included: o Root collar clearing – APF o Firewise – AFD/WPD o Invasives – WPD o Girdling roots – Texas Forest Service o Ask an arborist and general tree info – TreeFolks o Tree tags – appraisals and benefits of trees – PARD UF o Critical Root Zones – PARD UF o NeighborWoods – TreeFolks o Mulching – TreeFolks • Upcoming work at Deep Eddy Pool/Eilers Park: o Raising some low limbs o Clearing volunteer hackberries and paper mulberries from fence o Vine removal from trees o Crown cleaning of trees • Combining the Urban Forestry Program with the City Arborist Program (from Parks and Recreation Department to the Development Services Department) will be completed on October 1, 2015. • A celebratory, end of the planting year and potluck will occur at Tree Folks this Saturday. See their website for more information. • Texas Forest Service has a one day seminar (April 30th) in …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 1/1/2014 to 12/31/2014 _Urban Forestry Board_ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: May study, investigate, plan, advise, report, and recommend any action, program, plan, or legislation which the board determines necessary or advisable for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal, or disposition of trees and shrubs and other landscaping in public parks, along streets, and in other public areas. Develop and establish a comprehensive urban forest plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in parks, along streets, and in other public areas, and submit it to city council for adoption before implementation. See Section 2-1-183 of the City Code for additional duties. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Actions related to Austin’s Urban Forest Plan: o Received approval in January from the Environmental Board. o Presented it to City Council in February, and received final approval in March. o Recommended that City Council increase the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Urban Forestry annual budget by $500,000 for staff support to implement the plan. o Recommended that City Council direct the City Manager to have seven key departments work closely with the Urban Forester on implementation of the plan: PARD, Public Works, Planning and Development Review, Austin Water Utility, Austin Transportation, Austin Energy, and Watershed Protection. o City staff provided updates about implementation of the plan at monthly Urban Forestry Board (UFB) meetings in 2014. Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # • We made the following recommendations to the City Council and/or the City Manager: o Recommended that City Council increase annual funding for the care, maintenance, and planting of public trees by $12.5 million from the current $3.8 million to the $16.3 million level need for the recommended level of service in a July 2014 report by staff to City Council in response to Resolution #20130627-070. o Developed and recommended a process for implementation of a pilot program for the care and maintenance of prominent trees in the urban core in response to City Council Resolution #20120426-076. o Recommended requiring the use of green infrastructure and sustainability incentives within the development of CodeNext. o Recommended that an appropriate board be allowed to review and comment on …
MEMORANDUM TO: Urban Forestry Board FROM: Kim McKnight, Project Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Dept. DATE: May 5, 2015 SUBJECT: Historic Cemeteries Master Plan The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) presented a briefing on the Historic Cemeteries Master Plan to the Urban Forestry Board on April 15, 2015. The board deferred action to May 20, 2015 to allow additional time for board review and response and to hear feedback from PARD Forestry staff. The master plan and associated appendices can be accessed by visiting the following website: https://www.austintexas.gov/cmp Of special interest to Urban Forestry Board Members will be the following chapters and appendices that include tree-related topics and recommendations: •Chapter 3: General Management Guidelines•Chapter 4: Oakwood Cemetery•Chapter 5: Oakwood Cemetery Annex•Chapter 6: Plummers Cemetery•Chapter 7: Evergreen Cemetery•Chapter 8: Austin Memorial Park Cemetery•Appendix E: Tree SurveyPlease do not hesitate to contact me at 512.974.9478 should you have questions.
City of Austin Historic Cemeteries Master Plan Kim McKnight, MSHP Presentation to Urban Forestry Board April 15, 2015 Process to Date •2012: Parks Board Working Group to identify issues and concerns •Summer, 2013: 6 meetings to develop Scope of Work •Fall, 2013: RFP issued •March, 2014: Contract with AmaTerra Env. Executed; includes tree assessment and survey •Community Meetings •April 30, 2014: Carver Branch Library •June 26, 2014: NW Recreation Center •August 23, 2014: Ruiz Branch Library •November 2, 2014: Zilker Botanical Garden •January 24, 2015: Carver Branch •January 23-March 9, 2015: Draft Master Plan Posted to Website for Community Review •Early April, 2015: Post revised draft for Boards, Commissions & Council Community Engagement •6 Scope of Work development meetings •5 public meetings •Board and Commission process •Media releases •Monthly newsletters throughout entire process placed in libraries and recreation centers •Email notices •City website and project website •Signage in Cemeteries •Extensive outreach through more than 70 social media outlets •Interviews with 25 Stakeholders •Outreach targeted to Community Registry, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Save Austin’s Cemeteries, Preservation Austin, African-American Cultural Heritage District The draft Master Plan Part I: Introduction 1.Introduction 2.Natural, Historical, and Cultural Contexts Part II: Cemetery Management Guidelines 3.General Management Guidelines 4.Oakwood Cemetery 5.Oakwood Cemetery Annex 6.Plummers Cemetery 7.Evergreen Cemetery 8.Austin Memorial Park Cemetery Part III: Policy and Funding Recommendations 9.Regulations and Laws 10.Cemetery Oversight 11.Emergency Preparedness 12.Historic Designations 13.Grave Ornamentation 14.Funding and Revenue 15.Partnerships and Programs Tree Survey •Rehabilitation •Spatial Organization and Circulation •Vegetation, including trees •Grave Markers, Plot Curbs, Plot Fencing •Fences •Site Furnishings •Benches, Signs and Kiosks General Management Guidelines Cemetery Treatment Guidelines for Individual Cemeteries •Vegetation Conditions •Marker Conditions •Drainage •Buildings and Facilities •Appearance •Boundary fencing and screening •Wayfinding and interpretation •Preservation and protection •Visitor amenities •Entrance and Access •Vulnerability •Expansion Cemetery Treatment Guidelines related to trees •Importance of Vegetation •Historic Cemetery Trees •Preserving •Removing •Replacing •Planting New Trees •Trees of Special Concern •Post Oaks •Crape Myrtles •Eastern Red Cedar •Preserving Historic Shrubs and Perennials •Invasive Plants •Cemetery Lawn Care •Analyze •Prepare •Plant •Maintain •Irrigation Process Going Forward Please note that this is a tentative timeframe and subject to change: •April, 2015: Present draft plan to Urban Forestry Board & Historic Landmark Commission •May, 2015: Present final draft plan to Land Facilities & Program Committee, Parks and Rec Board •June, 2015: Present final draft plan to Planning Commission & Open Space, Environment & Sustainability Committee of the …