DEC '14NOV '14OCT '14SEP '14AUG '14JULY '14JUNE '14MAY '14APR '14MAR '14FEB '14JAN '1412-Month TOTALTree Permits11671692902282472432492723402882351682,896Native Inches Removed276488462590504458489301923091,1733595,501Inches Mitigated146932002664762074152692504694651663,422Percentage Mitigated53%19%43%45%94%45%85%89%272%152%40%46%62%Poor Condition or High Risk1,3581,6073,5183,6193,0153,4713,5023,5394,0292,2702,7131,99134,632Tree Permits2121421204033372220131921272Trees Planted44257123NRNRNRNRNRNRNRNRNR424Trees Removed3NR16174188232021182017182Native Protected Removed3NR2000003122010Inches Removed3NR243177421971102832382182702572062,241Trees DistributedNR1313110460900101367728820Site Plans Approved4281824291917181517162224247Caliper Inches Surveyed11,23227,9655,39030,9586,4553,1371171,1352,10012,20713,8289,918124,442Caliper Inches Preserved7,48512,4603,64118,3254,484890353101,05410,8939,3359,16378,075Percentage Preserved67%45%68%59%69%28%30%27%50%89%68%92%63%Native Inches Removed3,74715,5051,74912,6331,9712,247828251,0461,3144,49375546,367Inches Planted/Mitigated1,8616,8271,0665,0611,7731,305825947054832,77373023,260Percentage Replanted50%44%61%40%90%58%100%72%67%37%62%97%50%Subdivisions Approved25434622231337Funds Received$25,400$69,238$80,498$66,945$39,980$88,650$25,100$15,225$12,318$7,175$74,349$120,125$625,003Fund Amount (Per Inch)1273464023352004431267662363726013,125Grants Appropriated$0$15,000$6,000$0$12,000$0$610$45,795$45,000$0$0$0$124,405City Arborists (5)3113354894374804675535705154594604155,491Oak Wilt Arborist (1)141327422954394976392418424Environmental Inspectors (12)4,3003,9873,9983,1893,3613,5893,8763,5893,1703,1462,8912,80841,904Landscape Inspectors (2)374244296147434761664166584General Permit Inspectors (2)NRNR4114013814413711013389771361,1451 - Tree Ordinance Review Applications (mostly protected size trees on proposed single family construction lots or protected size trees which are diseased/dying)28-Jan-152 - High-risk trees within parks and right-of-ways3 - Trees with trunks greater than 8" in diameter (dead and invasive species not included)4 - Site Plan Corrections, Extensions, and Boat Docks not includedNR - Not ReportedMonthly Report"December 2014"InspectionsUrban Forest Replenishment FundPermitting and ReplenishmentTree PermitsPublic PropertyElectric UtilityCommercial Site Plans
City Arborist Program | Heritage Tree Report | December 2014AddressPublic TreeIssue DateSpeciesDiameterRemovedConditionComments4505 EDENDALE CT12/1/2014Live Oak 35NoGood5417 WOODVIEW AVE12/11/2014Live Oak38NoGood6002 WOODVIEW AVE12/11/2014Red Oak42NoGood6002 WOODVIEW AVE12/11/2014Red Oak36NoGood3811 Westlake Drive12/16/2014Live Oak25NoGood3215 SMOKY RIDGE12/1/2014Live Oak33NoGood1501 CULLEN AVE12/4/2014American Elm 35YesPoor1305 NORTHWOOD RD12/4/2014Red Oak 27.5YesPoor9008 MARSH DR12/4/2014American Elm31YesPoor2814 GLENVIEW AVE12/8/2014Red Oak26YesPoor2117 W 49TH STX12/12/2014American Elm42YesPoor5912 CARLEEN DR12/15/2014Red Oak 44YesPoor500 Elmwood Place12/15/2014Pecan45YesPoor1613 E 7TH ST12/15/2014Pecan 27YesDead5807 BUCKPASSER CV12/16/2014Red Oak 25YesPoor104 NELRAY BLVD12/16/2014American Elm 26YesPoor2408 WINSTED LN12/17/2014American Elm38YesDead503 W CROSLIN ST12/18/2014American Elm27YesDead1405 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST12/19/2014Pecan25YesDead1600 BARTON SPRINGS RD12/19/2014Pecan32NoGood1502 RIDGEHAVEN DR12/29/2014American Elm41YesPoor3200 E. 5th Street12/1/2014American Elm24YesPoor2704 La Mesa12/1/2014American Elm33.5NoGood7000 OAK SHORES12/1/2014Live Oak 34NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 27NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 26NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 29NoGood4302 AQUA VERDE DR12/2/2014Live Oak 25NoGood4519 BULL CREEK RD12/2/2014Pecan25NoFair4519 BULL CREEK RD12/2/2014Pecan27NoFair1505 NEWNING AVE12/3/2014Live Oak 27NoFair2103 CULLEN AVE12/3/2014Red Oak26NoFair4402 SINCLAIR AVE12/4/2014Pecan24NoGood3415 CASCADERA DR12/4/2014Live Oak30NoGood7705 JOURNEYVILLE DR12/4/2014Live Oak 29NoGood10003 WOODLAND VILLAGE DR12/4/2014Live Oak29NoGood6701 ELFLAND DR12/4/2014Pecan27NoGood502 THRASHER LN12/5/2014Pecan27NoGood3407 SPANISH OAK DR12/5/2014Live Oak31NoGood2009 Coleto 12/8/2014Pecan27NoGood4501 Westlake Dr. #212/8/2014Live Oak24NoGood4604 Windy Brook Dr. 12/9/2014Cedar Elm31NoFair3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 26NoGood3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 28NoGood3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 25NoGood3714 MANCHACA RD12/9/2014Live Oak 32NoGood9109 ROCKCREST CIR12/10/2014Live Oak28NoGood2114 CLIFTON ST12/10/2014Pecan27NoGood615 E 43RD ST12/10/2014American Elm29.5NoFair817 W GIBSON ST12/11/2014American Elm35NoGood8702 Point West Dr.12/11/2014Red Oak28NoGood8702 Point West Dr.12/11/2014Live Oak24NoGood9430 SPRING HOLLOW DR12/11/2014Live Oak31NoFair4510 AVENUE C12/11/2014Pecan28NoGood1193 1/2 San Bernard12/12/2014Pecan38NoPoor1504 Rainbow Bend12/15/2014Live Oak53NoGood1504 Rainbow Bend12/15/2014Red Oak28NoGood1107 W MONROE ST12/15/2014Red Oak32NoFair2702 Cedar View Dr.12/16/2014Post Oak27NoGood908 W. 18th street12/16/2014Pecan27NoGood3701 DUVAL ST12/16/2014Pecan25NoGood3701 DUVAL ST12/16/2014Pecan31NoGood City Arborist Program | Heritage Tree Report | December 2014AddressPublic TreeIssue DateSpeciesDiameterRemovedConditionComments2807 FRENCH PL12/16/2014Pecan31NoGood1912 East Side Drive12/16/2014Live Oak36NoGood1912 East Side Drive12/16/2014Live Oak28NoGood4410 S 2ND ST12/16/2014Pecan24YesFairTree in conflict with structure2101 FORD ST12/17/2014American Elm38NoPoor7311 Waterline Rd.12/17/2014Live Oak27NoGood7311 Waterline Rd.12/17/2014Live Oak31NoGood86 CHALMERS AVE12/17/2014Pecan 30NoGood2002 Peoples St.12/17/2014Live Oak37NoGood3301 Perry LaneX12/17/2014Pecan 25.5NoFair6806 SHOAL CREEK BLVD12/17/2014Live Oak 30NoFair4911 WEST FRANCES PL12/18/2014Live Oak 28.5NoGood7501 Grover Ave12/18/2014Live Oak 27NoGood1422 PRESTON AVE12/18/2014Pecan 38NoFair12301 RESEARCH BLVD NB12/19/2014Live Oak 24YesPoor12301 RESEARCH BLVD NB12/19/2014Red Oak43YesPoor3909 BAILEY LN12/23/2014Live Oak30.5NoGood505 Vermont Road12/23/2014Pecan28.5NoFair2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Live Oak29NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Live Oak41NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Cedar Elm24NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Live Oak27NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Post Oak24NoGood2500 GALEWOOD PLX12/31/2014Post Oak29NoGood
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
