March 2024 Animal Services Report March 2024 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome rate for March was 97.09%. • A total of 908 animals were brought to the shelter which included 487 dogs, 359 cats, 42 wild animals, 7 finches, 4 guinea pigs, 4 rabbits, a cockatiel, a chicken, a turtle and a pig. • A total of 480 animals were adopted (307 dogs, 173 cats). • A total of 91 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • On March 3, there were 694 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (423 onsite, 269 in foster, 1 at APA, and 1 at • On April 1, there were 727 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (383 onsite, 341 in foster, and 2 at a vet clinic a vet clinic). and 1 at Austin Pets Alive!). Animal Protection • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 23 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 36 fencing assistance applications and implanted 1 microchip(s). • Officers impounded 141 injured animals and delivered approximately 37 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 281 rabies exposure reports and submitted 52 specimens for rabies testing. We had 3 rabies positive bats, 1 rabies positive skunk and 1 destroyed bat. • 68 total coyote related activities o 26 Wild Sick o 1 Wild Speak o 3 Wild Injured o 20 Sightings o 2 o 2 o 1 Observations Encounters Incidents • Out of 55 coyote related reports, 25 reports fell within the reported behavior types. Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints. o Encounters: Pets were a factor in 2/2 (100%) of encounters reported. ▪ An encounter involved a coyote coming face-to-face with pet. No incident occurred. ▪ An encounter involved a coyote following a resident and on-leash dog. o Incidents: Pets were a factor in 2/2 (100%) of incidents reported. ▪ An incident involved a coyote attempting to take an owned outside cat. ▪ An incident was reported but did not have anything stated in the memo and APO was unable to contact the caller. • Out of 55 related activities, 30 fell within the reported behavior types (wild sick, wild speak, and wild injured). March 2024 Animal Services Report Volunteer • There was 129% increase in reports …
ASO Information Request AnnualComprehensivelFinancialReport2023.pdf (austintexas.gov) Animal Services | City of Austin, TX Operating Expense Budget (austintexas.gov) Programs Animal Services Activity Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements Support Services Division Placeholder Total Shelter Services Field Services Prevention Services FY23 Expenditures FY24 Expenditures 7,715,970 $ $ 5,137,188 $ $ 1,276,988 $ $ 1,301,793 $ $ 1,798,907 $ $ $ 722,266 $ $ $ - $ $ 13,176,253 9,118,735 2,318,357 1,739,162 3,431,484 1,492,425 1,326 18,101,488 10,237,143 The information requested can be found on the Open Budget ATX website and the ACAFR. I’m including links to those along with the requested information below. 1. a. FY 2023 Actual Expenditures: $18.1 million, Shelter Services: $9.1 million, Field Services: $2.3 million, and Prevention Services: $1.7 million. i. ii. iii. iv. FY 23 Performance Measures 2. FY 2024 Actual Expenditures as of the Second Quarter: $10.2 million, Live outcome percentage: 97% Number of animals sterilized in the community: 7,571 Number of spay/neuters performed at the Animal Center: 5,328 Percent of sheltered animals returned to owner: 9.33% Shelter Services: $5.1 million, Field Services: $1.3 million, and Prevention Services: $1.3 million. City of Austin - ePerformance Measures | AustinTexas.gov AnnualComprehensivelFinancialReport2023.pdf (austintexas.gov) Animal Services | City of Austin, TX Operating Expense Budget (austintexas.gov)
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 301 W. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Clinton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Ann Linder, D3 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Luis Herrera, D6 Larry Tucker, D7, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lotta Smagula, D1 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Dr. Amanda Bruce, D10 Commissioners Absent: Nancy Nemer, Travis County, Parliamentarian Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rochell Vickery – Spay and Neuter Pat Valls-Trelles – EmanciPet Ben Joyce – Fois Gras Kristian Camtes – Fois Gras APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on January 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of January 8, 2024, were approved with a correction to change the minutes meeting date from December 11, 2023, to January 12, 2024, on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Commissioner Herrera’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Huddleston and Nemer were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Overview of monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. Reports posted in backup materials. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the creation of a Working Group regarding the Emancipet contract. A motion to approve the creation of a working group regarding the Emancipet contract was made by Commissioner Bruce and seconded by Commissioner Herrera. An amendment to change the name of the working group to “Spay & Neuter Contracts with the City of Austin” was made by Chair Clinton, seconded by Commissioner Bruce, and approved without objection. The motion to approve the creation of a working group on Spay & Neuter Contracts with the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Bruce’s motion, Commissioner Herrera’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Huddleston and Nemer were absent. Approve the creation of a Working Group on owner-intended euthanasia at the Austin Animal Center. The motion to approve the creation of a working group on owner-intended euthanasia was made by Commissioner Nilson, seconded by Commissioner Linder, and approved on a 7-1 vote. Vice Chair Tucker voted nay. Commissioner Dulzaides abstained. Commissioners Huddleston and Nemer were absent. Discussion and approve possible recommendations regarding the Animal Services Office Budget. Discussed with no action taken. …
Information is from October 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 Information compiled via ASO Power BI dashboards. Difference of outcomes - intakes Outcome Year (fiscal) Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total Dog Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total RTO/RTO Adopt SNR (former SCRP) RTO/RTO Adopt 2024 2605 2159 4764 2024 2619 2312 4931 2024 14 153 167 2024 1564 82 369 48 25 1 223 2312 2024 1749 387 426 40 15 2 2619
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2024 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 8, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Clinton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Amanda Bruce, D10 Paige Nilson, D4 Ann Linder, D3 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Lotta Smagula, D1 Commissioners Absent: Larry Tucker, Vice Chair, D7 Luis Herrera, D6 Laura Hoke, Mayor’s Appointee Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rochelle Vickery – Dogs Pat Valls-Trelles – Posting a draft agenda two weeks before the Commission meeting & not voting on any motions on important recommendations until there has been a full discussion, including community input, for at least one meeting before the vote is taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on February 12, 2024. 1. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. The minutes from the meeting of February 12, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Commissioner Nilson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Tucker, Commissioners Herrera, Hoke, and Huddleston were absent. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Chair Clinton requested that staff notify Animal Advisory Commission members when additional incentives for rescue partners to transport animals are offered. Staff briefing regarding FY 2023 actual expenditures, including performance measures, for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services, Spay/Neuter). The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Staff briefing regarding FY 2024 actual expenditures, as of the second quarter (March 31, 2024), for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services and Spay/Neuter). The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Staff briefing on the year-to-date progress of the spay/neuter goals for the City of Austin. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Commissioner Nilson requested that staff provide data related to the need for in-house spay/neuter services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of the License Agreement Report from Austin Pets Alive. The presentation was made by Stephanie Bilbro, Austin Pets Alive! Director of Operations. Discussion of a potential ban on …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member John Estrada, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of March 6, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Advisory Board. Reyna, Zamarripa-Saenz STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report by Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative on staffing updates, March and April programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation and discussion on Phase 2 Construction Project Updates. Navarro, Amaro WORKING GROUP DISCUSSION 5. Update on Awards of Excellence Working Group Reyna, Zamarripa-Saenz FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Rojas at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:01pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair John Estrada, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Noemi Castro, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Anthony Martinez, Member (Arrived at 6:07pm) Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Board Members Absent: Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Staff in Attendance: Jodi Jay, PARD Assistant Director Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Leonard Davila introduced himself stating he was a concerned citizen who had grown up in the East Side of Austin and had heard of Parks and Recreations Budget cut. He commented that he would like to see funding considered for programming at Pan Am Hillside and for the Mexican American Experience when the MACC opens back up again. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of February 7, 2024, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Estrada seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (9.0). Motion passed. Member Rodriguez was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff Report by Laura Esparza, Division Manager and Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative on staffing updates, February and March programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Marketing and Outreach Representative gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of February along with upcoming programs & events for the month of March. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events and announced the MACC’s annual La Mujer event was confirmed for Sunday, April 21, 2024, located at 2403 E 16th St, Austin, TX 78702 in East Austin at the Cathedral. Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs informed the …
MACC Staff Report – 4/3/24 Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Holistic Wellness Programming HWP March: Taller Abierto - Painting/Drawing Workshop: 1st Thursday of each month, March 7 @ 10-11:30pm (Attendance: 18) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Art classes for ages 15+. Includes exploration of different techniques. All materials provided! Pre-registration required. Yoga for All Levels: Saturdays @ 10:30am Saturdays (2nd, 16th, 30th) (Attendance: 25) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation to regulate the nervous system. Family Yoga: 1st Saturday of each month, March 2nd @ 12pm (Attendance: 7) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center A space for kids and their adult to practice yoga together. Drumming Lessons: 2nd Sunday of each month, March 10 @ 1pm (Attendance: 8) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Learn to play drums influenced by West African, Afro-Latin and contemporary styles. Class starts with a movement warm up, then use drums, bells, and shakers to learn basic rhythms and play as a group. Drums provided - feel free to bring your own drum or percussion instrument. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month, March 15 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 3) Yarborough Library A gentle form of yoga that can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical capabilities. Gentle Flow Yoga (8+): 3rd Saturday of every month, March 17 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 3) Windsor Park Library Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation to regulate the nervous system. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wednesday of each month, March 20 @ 11am (Attendance: 4) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center A gentle form of yoga that can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical capabilities. Rooted in Culture Workshop: Wednesday, March 20 @ 6-7:30pm (Attendance: 39) Central Library We will discuss seasonal plants native to the Tejas region rooted in the history of Indigenous folks and People of Color in our Austin lineage. Voice/Guitar/Songwriting Lessons - Beginner/Intermediate (15+) Mondays (4th, 18th, 25th) @ 4-5pm (Attendance: 13) Windsor Park Library Join award winning song-writer Javier Jara for voice, …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update April 3, 2024 Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager CURRENT PROJECT PHASE: GMP1 (Guaranteed Maximum Price 1): Site Package GMP2 (Guaranteed Maximum Price 2): Building/Landscape Package • Construction (site) – is underway. • Permitting (building) – Approved on 3/4/24 • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP2) – Executed contract on 3/1/24 • A presentation packet or illustration of Phase 2 is being produced for the Board – target completion May 2024 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • The heat exchanger, athe primary equipment responsible for cooling of the building, was delivered and placed safely in the mechanical room at the Central Utility Plant. • The pump room at the Central Utility Plant passed inspections which allowed for walls to be taped and floated. • The boiler room trench with new plumbing lines has also passed inspection. so Cconcrete pour back is scheduled in mid-March. • Significant progress has been made on the Lady Bird Lake outfall designed to curb erosion and preserve the riparian zones (an area aid to protect water quality). The installed outlet and riprap, or strategically placed stones, are a part of the storm water management system. • Demolition work includes removal of the exterior metal ceiling panels and dismantling of the • Drill piers, the foundation system for the new addition, began with the South Crescent are in exterior stairways at each end of the building. progress beginning with the South Crescent.. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Formatted: Space After: Auto, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0" + Indent at: 0.25" Formatted: Normal, Space Before: Auto • Installation of a pier foundation system has started in March and will lasting approximately 40 days, weather permitting. The work will involve heavy equipment drilling and pouring concrete to form the piers. There will be noise associated with these activities and work hours will be limited to 7:00am-5:30pm. • Short term trail re-route for a portion of the south segment of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail opened on January 16, 2024, and will continue until mid-April. View the map link here. • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project to stabilize and protect the ecology of Waller Creek, improve water quality, and create a continuous hike and bike trail along the creek has several concrete pours scheduled in April for the lattice bridge. Additional information can be found here. • …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:00pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Noemi Castro, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair John Estrada, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (Left at 6:19pm) Board Members Absent: Gerardo Gandy, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Anna Maciel, Former ESB-MACC Advisory Board Member signed up to speak on agenda item 4, “Presentation and discussion on Phase 2 Construction Project Updates” and item 5, “Update on Awards of Excellence Working Group”. Chair Navarro commented that Maciel would be called to speak on the item during each discussion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of March 6, 2024, were approved on Member Zamarripa-Saenz’s motion. Member Reyna seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Member Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Advisory Board. 1 Chair Navarro went over the role of responsibilities for Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Members before opening the floor for nominations. • Member Reyna moved to nominate Chair Navarro to serve as Chair for the ESB-MACC Advisory Board for a second term. Member Zamarripa-Saenz seconded. Chair Navarro consented to the nomination. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Member Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. • Member Castro nominated Member Zamarripa-Saenz for Vice Chair. Member Estrada seconded. Member Zamarripa-Saenz consented to the nomination. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Member Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report by Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative on staffing updates, March and April programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Marketing and Outreach Representative gave a …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for April 3, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Historical marker – 4th & Colorado Code processes – 409 E Monroe Street Historic zoning applications 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 1206 E 13th Street/1209 Bob Harrison – Fashionette Beauty Shop – Owner-initiated historic zoning 3110 West Avenue – Russell and Jean Lee House – Owner-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications 4204 Avenue H – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Rehabilitation/addition. 4004 Avenue H – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Addition/new construction Accessory Dwelling Unit. 1114 W 9th Street – Shelby House – Replace roof. 1504 West Lynn Street – Violet Crown – Addition/remodel/repaint. 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. 2321 Hartford Road – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. 1008 Spence Street – Willow-Spence National Register Historic District – New construction Accessory Dwelling Unit. National Register district permit applications 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 1510 Wooldridge Drive – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 2307 Windsor Road #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 2715 Wooldridge Drive – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 2200 W 9th Street 2102 Four Oaks Lane 1401 Elton Lane 3205 Tom Green Street 2407 S 3rd Street 5304 Western Hills Drive – Partial demolition. 3405 Willow Springs Road – Relocation. Discussion and Action Items Vote to approve members of the Preservation Plan Working Group and Preservation Plan Committee to speak on behalf of the Commission in presentations to boards, commissions, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 3rd, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 6, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Resolution no. 20230914-078 regarding the installation of an LGBTQIA+ historical marker at 4th & Colorado Presenter: Toby Johnson 3. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2024-0011 – 1206 E 13th St/1209 Bob Harrison Fashionette Beauty Shop Council District 1 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed March 6, 2024) Applicant: Belinda Davis City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-historic landmark- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP). 5. C14H-2024-0016 – 3110 West Ave. Russell and Jean Lee House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Robin Abrams City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) to family residence- historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 6. HR-2024-007660 – 4204 Avenue H Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate building and construct an addition. (Postponed March 6, 2024) Applicant: Steve Krauklis City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to allow additional time for the applicant to implement Committee feedback and invite the applicant to the …
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 6th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x ab x ab ab ab Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Samantha Smoot spoke on 409 W Monroe. Robin Sanders spoke on 409 W Monroe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 7, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2023-132220 – 2506 Givens Ave. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Addition and remodel. (Postponed February 7, 2024) Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. The applicant has incorporated Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 4. HR-2023-059471 – 804 Waller St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Addition and remodel. Applicant: Mason Moore City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. HR-2023-087103 – 402 W 12th St. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APRIL 3, 2024 PR-2024-014961; GF-2024-030567 ROBERTSON/STUART & MAIR 801 LYDIA STREET 10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1914 contributing building. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS One-story bungalow with Craftsman influences, partial-width inset porch, horizontal wood siding, and decorative cement stairways. The Robertson/Stuart & Mair Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.2.1.1. Do not alter or remove historic features unless they are deteriorated beyond repair. The proposal demolishes the existing building. Summary The project does not meet the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Deny the demolition request. LOCATION MAP 10 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 10 – 3 10 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2024 Permits 10 – 5 10 – 6
X – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 3, 2024 HR-2024-016555 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2321 HARTFORD ROAD PROPOSAL Construct additions and accessory buildings at a ca. 1936 house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS 1) Construct a new detached garage at the front of the building. The proposed garage is constructed with finishes and detailing to match the existing house. 2) Construct a second-floor addition to the main house. The proposed addition mirrors the finishes and decorative details of the main house, including 6:6 windows and corner quoins. A secondary entrance and covered walk, supported by simple columns, is located on the first floor of the addition. 3) Construct a new carport. It features a mostly flat roof and simple column capitals. 4) Construct an addition to the guest house. 5) Construct a new pool, patio, and outdoor kitchen. Two-story Georgian Revival house designed by Page and Southerland with rear guesthouse originally used as servants’ quarters. The house at 2321 Hartford Road was constructed in 1936 for attorney Jesse “Jack” M. Harris and his wife, Rose Thomason Harris. It was designed by architects Page and Southerland and featured servants’ quarters and its own deepwater well to irrigate the expansive grounds. Jack Harris, a native of Snyder, graduated from the University of Texas and practiced law until just before his death in 1967. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed additions are located at the side of the building, stepped back slightly from the front wall of the original house, aligned with existing modifications but less than 15’. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed carport appears subordinate to the main house, though the second-floor addition carries more visual weight. 3. Design and style The proposed design and style of the modifications meet the standards. 4. Roofs The proposed roof form and materials are appropriate. 5. Exterior walls The proposed wall materials are compatible. 6. Windows, screens, and doors The proposed windows and doors are compatible. 7. Porches and decks The proposed porches appear compatible. X – 2 9. Attached garages and carports The applicant has amended the design to reduce the roof slope and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 3, 2024 HR-2024-028800 WILLOW-SPENCE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1008 SPENCE STREET 13 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct an ADU. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed ADU is two stories in height, with a cross-gabled metal roof. It is clad in fiber cement siding. Fenestration includes aluminum 1:1 and fixed windows of horizontal and vertical orientation. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new building is located at the rear of the lot, behind the historic building. 2. Orientation The proposed ADU is appropriately oriented with the parking area toward the alley. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed ADU is mostly appropriate in scale, massing, and height. 4. Proportions The building’s proportions are mostly appropriate, except for the front horizontal window. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s design and style is compatible. 6. Roofs The proposed roofline is mostly compatible. 7. Exterior walls Proposed wall materials are compatible. 8. Windows and doors See 4. 11. Attached garages and carports The proposed garage and carport are both appropriately oriented toward the alley. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider alternate proportions for the horizontal window. Consider further utilization of fenestration and roofline cues from main building in design. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 13 – 2
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14 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 3, 2024 HR-2024-030218 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1510 WOOLDRIDGE DRIVE PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Construct an addition to and remove a faux chimney from a ca. 1929 house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Remove single-story wing and dormer at rear. 2) Add a new single-story wing and two-story wing at rear. The proposed additions are constructed of masonry and feature divided-light windows throughout. 3) Add a new screened-in porch at east elevation. 4) Remove faux chimney at west elevation. 5) Construct new exterior access stair to existing non-contributing garage apartment. Two-story Colonial Revival house clad in brick, with 1:1 windows and a side-gabled roof clad in standing-seam metal. The house at 1510 Wooldridge Drive was built around 1929 for Eldred McKinnon and his wife, Ruby. McKinnon, president of the Republic Bank and Zenith Life Insurance, did not stay in the house for long. By 1939, long-term occupants Charles Aubrey and Mary Smith had purchased the property. C. Aubrey Smith was an accounting professor at the University of Texas for 48 years, holding the title of longest teaching career in the college of Business Administration at his retirement in 1972. Smith was also vice-president of the Texas State Bank. In 1973, he donated his personal library to the University of Texas Permian Basin campus in Odessa. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 7. Chimneys The proposed project alters only a non-functional and unstable chimney, damaged during previous renovations. Residential additions 1. Location Proposed additions are constructed to the rear and rear-side of the building. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed additions appear mostly appropriate in scale, massing, and height. 3. Design and style Design and style of the proposed additions appear compatible. 4. Roofs The proposed roof forms appear compatible. 5. Exterior walls Proposed exterior wall materials are compatible. 6. Windows, screens, and doors Proposed fenestration is compatible. 14 – 2 Summary The project meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate …
SHEET IS FORMATTED TO 24" X 36". SCALES ARE ONE HALF OF NOTED WHEN PRINTED TO 12" X 18". EXST STONE PATIO: 142.71 SQ. FT. 0 0 6 AC T177 T176 T175 // // // // 1 0 6 // T338 // // // 5'-0" SIDE-YARD SETBACK BLDG 2 (N.I.C.) TWO-STORY WOOD FRAMED GARAGE F.F.E. = 600.3 O I T A P E N O T S T S X E EXST STELL EDGE T170 T169 T168 T299 // 0 0 6 T177 T176 T175 7. LANDSCAPING BY OTHERS (N.I.C.) BLDG 2 (N.I.C.) TWO-STORY WOOD FRAMED GARAGE F.F.E. = 600.3 T170 T169 T168 8 9 5 K C A B T E S R A E R " 0 0'- 1 E U P " 0 5'- // T288 M M 5 9 9 M M M EXST MTL FENCE T299 EXST DRIVEWAY & CURBCUT T254 d r a v e l u o B s i r r a H 597 6 9 5 EXST STUCCO FENCE T204 T205 T206 NEW PATIO NEW POOL & SPA T199 T198 T197 T196 T195 T194 NEW CVRD PORCH NEW PATIO T193 T192 NEW SCREENED PORCH 15'-0" SIDE STREET SETBACK T327 / / / / H S A R T BLDG 1 TWO-STORY WOOD FRAMED RESIDENCE F.F.E. = 601.7 T069 EXST GATE EXST CVRD PORCH EXST STONE PAVERS IN GRAVEL W/ STEEL EDGE T070 T353 EXST GATE T097 " ' 0 - 5 2 K C A B T E S D R A Y T N O R F T091 & T092 T096 EXST STEEL EDGE 1510 WOOLDRIDGE DR 8 9 5 d r a v e l u o B s i r r a H 597 6 9 5 T288 M 5 9 9 M M M T204 T205 T206 / / / / T327 T254 DEMO TRELLIS T199 T198 T197 T196 T195 T194 DEMO PATIO LEGEND DEMO PREVIOUS ADDITION BLDG 1 TWO-STORY WOOD FRAMED RESIDENCE F.F.E. = 601.7 T070 T096 T193 T192 T353 T097 T091 & T092 T340 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 2 0 6 3 0 6 / / / / 4 0 6 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / T150 EXST AUTO GATE M M 1508 WOOLDRIDGE DR 4 0 6 I Y A W E V R D …
< 1510 Wooldridge Drive Old West Austin National Historic District 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE BLDG 1 2-story house 1929, 2012 Contributing structure BLDG 2 Not in scope Existing Site Plan 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Harris Blvd View (West Elev) Wooldridge Dr View (South Elev) 1510 Wooldridge Drive - Present 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Existing House 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Single-story addition, 2012 Large Dormer addition, 2012 Unstable faux chimney Proposed Demolition 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Large Dormer addition, 2012 Unstable faux chimney = Demo = Maintain Facade Demo Site Plan Single-story addition, 2012 North Elevation, Rear 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Existing Proposed North Elevation, Rear 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Existing Proposed West Elevation, Harris Boulevard 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Existing Proposed South Elevation, Wooldridge Drive 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Existing Proposed South Elevation, Wooldridge Drive 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Proposed Site Plan 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Thank you! 02/21/2024 for ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS APRIL 3, 2024 PR-2024-018182; GF-2024-030562 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2307 WINDSOR ROAD #2 15 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1950 house and outbuilding. ARCHITECTURE 2307 Windsor Road #2 is a two-story Mid-century Modern house with a flat roof, rustic stone and board-and-batten cladding, expansive fixed windows, a substantial stone chimney, and an inset carport at the one-story portion of the house. The building is set back between Windsor and East Windsor Roads, accessible only by a steeply sloped drive behind two street-frontage houses and invisible from both Windsor and East Windsor. Its stepped-down form nestles into the hillside with a two-story bank of windows facing downtown. RESEARCH The house at 2307 Windsor Road #2, originally addressed as 2300 East Windsor Road, was constructed in 1950 for Judge Trueman O’Quinn and his family. O’Quinn, an attorney, graduated from the University of Texas after reporting and editing for the Beaumont Enterprise, the Austin American, and the Daily Texan.1 While still a student, he was elected to the 42nd Texas Legislature for Jefferson County from 1931 to 1932. After a few years in private practice, O’Quinn worked as an Austin assistant city attorney and was appointed chief City Attorney in 1939, a position he held until 1950. During World War II, he worked as Staff Judge Advocate after the Allied invasion of Normandy and occupation of Germany.2 The Windsor Road house was constructed the same year O’Quinn left the City for private practice. Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, he held numerous public and political posts, including fourteen years as Travis County’s Democratic Chairman and as the official counsel for the University of Texas. He was appointed to the Third Court of Civil Appeals in 1967 and served for thirteen years.3 O’Quinn was best known for his role as a prolific collector and prominent amateur historian of William Sydney Porter, known as O. Henry. “For almost half a century he gathered first editions, photos, manuscripts, and other memorabilia. He donated the staggering collection to The O. Henry Resources at the Austin History Center in 1982, a contribution without parallel,” notes Britney Jeffrey in the Texas State Historical Association’s Handbook of Texas. “Throughout his adult life, O'Quinn wrote articles and delivered speeches.”4 He was instrumental in saving two O. Henry residences from demolition, though one burned in 1956.5 The other remains as the O. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 3, 2024 PR-2024-025938; GF-2024-030606 OLD WEST AUSTIN 2715 WOOLDRIDGE DRIVE 16 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1930 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story cross-gabled house set into the hillside, with replacement 1:1 windows and a partial-width front porch. The building has been significantly altered, though it was listed as a contributing structure. The house at 2715 Wooldridge Drive was built around 1930 for the Whitney family. Dr. Francis Whitney was a geology professor at the University of Texas for over 40 years and was one of the world’s authorities on fossils and their relationship with the locations and quality of oil and gas deposits. His daughter, Dr. Marion Whitney, also became a geologist and university professor of geology, as well as a photographer and children’s book author. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain low integrity. The building’s form, fenestration, and materials have been modified. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building does not appear to convey architectural significance. b. Historical association. The property is associated with geologist Dr. Francis Whitney and his daughter, c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human geologist Dr. Marion Whitney. history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 16 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 16 – 3 Demolition application, 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, March 2024 Olen E. Hager, owner 1959 1955 1952 1949 1944 1941 Francis and Grace Whitney, owners – professor, UT Francis and Grace Whitney, owners – professor, UT Francis and Grace Whitney, owners – professor, UT Francis and Grace Whitney, owners – professor, UT Address not listed Historical Information …
