Item 12 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. EUC Report re Council Action May 11, 2020 Item below approved by EUC January 13; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 13. (3/26) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell approximately 0.021 acres or 912 square feet of land out of the Thomas Anderson Survey No. 17, Travis County, Texas, to the State of Texas for the Texas Department of Transportation project known as the Oak Hill Parkway, located at 6005 McCarty Lane and conveyed by warranty deed to the City of Austin Electric Utility Department, recorded in Volume 11591, Page 1325, for the amount of $6,384. (District 8) Items below approved by EUC February 10; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 3. (3/26) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.227 acres (9,880 square feet) of land for the purpose of upgrading the capacity of Circuits 1004 and 961 and the overall electric system, and being a part of Lot 2, Reed Central Austin, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Volume 94, Page 133 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, with said Lot 1 being described to Kumusha Investments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company in that certain Special Warranty Deed recorded in Document Number 2009021276 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and located at 915 W. Howard Lane, in an amount not to exceed $245,000, including standard and customary closing costs. (District 7) (3/12) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of professional services agreements with the following four staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP288: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.; Stanley Consultants, Inc.; and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; for engineering and technical services for the 2020 Engineering Services for Austin Energy Plants rotation list, in amount not to exceed $10,000,000. (Districts 1 and 4) (3/12) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Equipment Depot LTD., to provide forklift leasing services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $865,000. (3/12) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Advanced Power Technologies LLC, to provide online transformer monitors, in an amount not to exceed …
Item 20-1943 Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a multi-term contract with TransAmerican Power Products, to provide distribution steel poles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D, Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $400,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 MMH1001 for these goods. The solicitation issued on December 16, 2019 and it closed on February 20, 2020. Of the eight offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Terry V. Nicholson, at 512-322-6586 or terry.nicholson@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Additional Backup Information: The contract is for the purchase of steel poles to be used for Austin Energy’s power distribution construction and maintenance projects. The contract will ensure a continued timely supply of poles for installation of new power lines and upgrades of existing infrastructure. The purchase of this equipment will be made on an as- needed basis in order to maintain the reliability of the electrical system and to support construction and development activities in Austin Energy’s service area. This contract will replace the existing contract which expires in June 2020. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $2,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $6,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works …
BOA meeting May 11, 2020 Darryl Dadon 2604 E 6th St Fence as Accessory Use • Fence as Accessory Use pursuant to Section 25-2- 899(E) of the Code. • I am requesting a variance from the Land Development Code section 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses for a SF-3-NP residential property for a fence height along the back portion of the property that has an average height of 8ft. Section 25-2-899(E) of the Code • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or • (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. Written Consent from Adjoining Property Owners • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • I have provided the written consents of each of the adjoining neighbors • Allegra Moet Brantly • Dave Huberr • However, because the back fence adjoins the alley which is owned by the City of Austin, approval from the BOA is also needed which is the purpose of this application. Section 25-2-899(E) of the Code • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or • (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain …
Request for Variance 1507 Fairfield Drive The Board of Adjustment May 11, 2020 C15-2019-0063 Item P-2 Overview • Request: To reduce rear setback from 10’ to 0’ • Homeowner: Stephen Rison • Purchased home in 1984 • Zoning: SF-3-NP • Existing structure was rebuilt in 2002 in approximately same footprint as previous structure and built in good-faith based on location and existence of previous structure. • Greatly reduced in size recently to comply with AE requirements. Purpose of Variance • To preserve long-standing former workshop that has provided a unique, “Weird Austin” social interaction space for friends and neighbors for many years. • To preserve role as being part of reunions, wakes, birthdays, and gatherings for nearly 20 years. • To prevent waste of existing structure. Reasonable Use • Best location for structure given lot constraints. • Approval would allow for continued use as special space for reflection and neighborhood fellowship. Hardship • Hardship is unique to the property ▫ Existing structure in approximately same footprint as previous structure of many years, creating long- standing misunderstanding of what could be built. ▫ Trees that existed at time of construction, plus lot size, limited options for placement of structure. ▫ Deck and pool in way of moving structure and so cannot simply lift and move structure. ▫ Type of construction makes relocation prohibitive. • Hardship not general to the area ▫ This type of structure is unique and not common to area. Area Character • Will not alter character of area. • Will help preserve character of neighborhood. • Contributes to the “Keep Austin Weird” culture • Structure part of neighborhood since 2002. • Community support. ▫ Neighbor: “We appreciate [Steve’s] artistic spirit and sense of community. We are in favor of the variance.” Neighborhood Support • “Steve’s property, like himself, is unique, a bit weird, and part of what makes living in Austin wonderful.” • “The building is quite quaint and it would be sad if it had to be removed. It is the inspiration for many conversations and enjoyable evenings. I cannot imagine the benefit if it were removed—it is a part of our neighborhood and our history.” • “I do not consider his property an eyesore or an issue, and in fact know that many people hold it in high regard, and with fond memories. Please do whatever is in your power to allow this wonderful man to …
Special Meeting of the Tourism Commission May 11, 2020 Tourism Commission to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11, 2020 Tourism Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live TOURISM COMMISSION MAY 11, 2020 AND 10:00 AM OF MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander (D-1) Edward Bailey (D-3) Bill Bunch (D-5) John Riedie (D-7) Brian Rodgers (D-9) Catlin Whitington (Mayoral) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. February 10, 2020 Vanessa Fuentes (D-2) Rachel Magee (D-4) Scott Joslove (D-6) Lois Rodriguez (D-8) Mike Cannatti (D-10) AGENDA 2. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Report from City of Austin outlining the YTD Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection, current balance and projected annual collections in the following funds i. Cultural Arts ii. Historic Preservation iii. Live Music Fund relation to Covid 19 b. Visit Austin update on state of the industry and current marketing strategies in 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, May 11, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REVISED AGENDA Monday, May 11, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting will convene at 5:30 PM on Monday, May 11, 2020 via Videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___VACANT (Alternate) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval of March 9, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2020-0001 Jason Thumlert for Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300, 1304 E. 4th Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs in order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD- CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented District/Plaza Saltillo – Central Urban Redevelopment – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. …
Regular Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Monday, May 11, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held May 11, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10, 2020, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 10, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by noon, May 10, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020, 3:00 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NONE CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of a recommendation concerning the procurement of an LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. (Sponsor: Taylor; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) 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 …
Special Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board May 11, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by Sunday, May 10th at noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 713-824-7335 or Samantha.Night@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday May 10th. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Samantha.Night@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MAY 11TH FROM 1:00 TO 2:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Kara Prior, Vice Chair Felipe Camacho Kacey Hanson Sharon Mays Joi Chevalier Ryan Rosshirt AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Magid, Chair Andrea Abel Ellen Sweets Roman Gonzalez Emily Nicola Kara Prior CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Working Group Briefings and Recommendation i. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs ii. Support Farms & Farmers iii. Food and Climate iv. Healthy Food Access to All Communities i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendations v. Food and Gardens vi. COVID-19 Food System Response i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendations vii. Review of Board Member Assignments 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 …
C-1/54 C-1/55 March 13, 2020 City of Austin Board of Adjustments Attn: Leane Heldenfels Development Services Department Development Assistance Center PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 RE: Sign Variance Request Plaza Saltillo 901 East 5th Street Austin, Texas Dear Board of Adjustment Members: As the Owner of 800, 902, 906, 908 East Fifth Street and 500 San Marcos St. and neighbor of the Plaza Saltillo development, I support the requested sign variance for retailer signage at 901, 1100, 1011 , 1109, and 1211 East 5th Street as well as for 1300 and 1304 E. 4th Street to include the following variance: Illuminated retailer signage – Variance to Sections 25-10-133(G) I support the requested variance as I believe that the signage requested does not negatively impact my property nor my neighbors or neighborhood. I believe the proposed signage is appropriate for signs within the Saltillo TOD and is similar to existing signage that my property and many neighbor properties already have installed as of the date of this request. I support the proposed signage both as a neighbor to the project and citizen of Austin, and encourage approval of the requested variance so that these locations can be afforded the same opportunities as others in the neighborhood. Sincerely, Richard Kooris President Pegalo Properties Inc. PEGALO PROPERTIES INC. 501 North Interstate 35 austin Texas 78702 C-1/56 May 6, 2020 City of Austin Board of Adjustments Attn: Leane Heldenfels Development Services Department Development Assistance Center PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 RE: Sign Variance Request Plaza Saltillo 901 East 5th Street Austin, Texas Dear Board of Adjustment Members: As an Authorized agent of Corazon Apartments and neighbor of the Plaza Saltillo development, I support the requested sign variance for retailer signage at 901, 1011 , 1109, and 1211 East 5th Street as well as for 1300 and 1304 E. 4th Street to include the following variance: • Illuminated retailer signage – Variance to Sections 25-10-133(G) I support the requested variance as I believe that the signage requested does not negatively impact my property nor my neighbors or neighborhood. I believe the proposed signage is appropriate for signs within the Saltillo TOD and is similar to existing signage that Corazon retailers and my neighbors’ properties already have installed as of the date of this request. I support the proposed signage both as a neighbor to the project and citizen of Austin and encourage …
May 8, 2020 Alkesh Patel 2600 Brockton Dr Austin TX, 78758 Property Description: LOT 2 BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 3 RESUB LT 2 & LTS A-B BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 2 Re: C16-2020-0002 Dear Alkesh, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from- Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G); to allow two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs, all illuminated; In order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variance request, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. The monument sign proposed location, conflicts with an existing electric and telecommunications easement being dedicated in the plat recorded in O.P.R.T.C.TX as doc. # 201600165. This sign will need to be relocated to be outside of the said easement. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 C-2/14
Greg Underwood Ramirez, Elaine Re: 2815 Glenview; Bryker Woods Neighborhood Assoc. BOA Response Friday, May 08, 2020 9:33:07 AM Here are the pictures of the elevator shaft and front drive of the house. Please use these in conjunction with the email sent to you from the board, from myself and the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association. which describes our position on this case. For you convenience a copy of this email along with the pictures is below. From: To: Subject: Date: Elaine, Best, Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Assoc. ***************************************** Please Forward to BOA Members ASAP Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Ms Ramirez, Thank you, May 6, 2020 Re: case # C15-2020-0014 2815 Glenview Avenue Dear Board of Adjustment Members: The Board of Directors of the Byker Woods Neighborhood Association (BWNA) recognize that this particular hardship is not intrinsic to the land and have taken a non-opposition at this time. It is our understanding from discussions with agent Rodney Bennett that the variance is tied to the plans submitted and that additional variances will not be requested, and that the Impervious Cover is just under 45%. Should the Board of Adjustment (BOA) grant this variance we ask that you include in your decision the condition that there will not be additional variance requests and that at some future time, should the structure be demolished or significantly remodeled, that the Floor-to- I-1/18 Area Ratio and Impervious Cover revert to the Land Development Code at that time. I am attaching two recent pictures of 2815 Glenview showing the elevator shaft and front porch. We thank you for your service to our community. Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association I-1/19 Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2020, at 4:28 PM, Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Greg, I still have not heard back from you…please see e-mail below Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Senior Planner / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department One Texas Center / 505 Barton Springs Rd / 1st Floor Office: 512-974-2202 <image001.png> PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: J in Austin Ramirez, Elaine J OPPOSITION TO - Reference File Name: C-15-2020-0016 (Permit/Case: 2020-000010 BA) BA HEARING for residential 50’w lot at 4013 CLAWSON Road — Variance scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2020 (5:30pm) Saturday, May 09, 2020 5:51:56 PM IMG_1379.PNG *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Ramirez, Thank you for your VM response to my inquiry as to how/where I may file my “OPPOSITION VOTE” on the above Applicant Chris Palladino’s request for a BOA Variance “...to subdivide ...” existing SF-3 single lot (50’w fronting on Clawson Road 78704) into “...at least two lots” to construct 4- residences (“2-primary and 2-secondary). I own the residential property at 1602 Morgan Lane (78704) that is contiguous to the rear portion of Mr. Chris Palladino’s currently-existing single 50’w lot. Copy images of his Variance request online file, plus the Notice received 05/07/20 are attached hereto: I-2/24 Although I understand Mr. Palladino’s desire to increase his investment value by utilizing as much of his large lot as possible, my opposition primarily rests upon 3-factors: (1) DRAINAGE MITIGATION and IMPERVIOUS/PERVIOUS coverage concerns (during and after proposed construction): The Palladino’s SF-3 lot is located in a land area that drains downhill, flowing water onto adjoining properties, creating potential flooding concerns to existing residential property, particularly during heavy downpours of Spring and Summer. (2) TRAFFIC & LIFE/FIRE SAFETY: The construction of 4-residences on a SF-3 lot fronting CLAWSON Road adds approximately 8-vehicles traveling minimally 2x daily. The traffic on Clawson currently is over-burdened with traffic flow on a narrow 2-Lane road, which originally served residential-urban-gardening and wildlife habitat properties on the same-sized country road, which now carries the traffic burden of over-development from S. Lamar Blvd. and Menchaca (pka Manchaca) Road, with traffic short-cuts through residential streets of Del Cuerto Road to LIGHTSEY Road to CLAWSON ROAD to MORGAN LANE, using each as collective-feeder streets to access East-bound lane of 290W freeway (Ben White Blvd) at Bannister Lane signal-light intersection. Also, the INCREASED Multi-Unit DENSITY CONSTRUCTION (between Grayford Dr. and Southgate Circle) currently feed heavy traffic onto CLAWSON Road near the location of Mr. Palladino’s property and Morgan Lane. Although the collective-streets shortcut is circuitous with few stop signs (and hence creating traffic dangers to residents since no sidewalks exist along this route), the high-traffic use on Clawson Road results from area high-density development and the …
Linda Teague 1502 Fairfield Dr. Austin, TX 78757 October 14, 2019 Board of Adjustment Austin, Texas To whom it may concern, I have been asked to write a letter of character for my neighbor Steve Rison (1507 Fairfield Dr.). I have known Steve since he moved into the neighborhood in 1984. He is, without doubt, an exceptional neighbor and Austinite. While living here for a very short time, he took it upon himself to get Neighborhood Watch. He led the process by contacting residents, ensuring that attendance requirements were met, paying for and installing the sign, and making sure everyone felt safe and secure. He has been a very stable and delightful part of our neighborhood. Knowing Steve all these years, I feel it is not in his nature to try to abuse rules or regulations. His main purpose is to make his home and surroundings inviting. He really is the ambassador for our little area. He introduces himself to people moving in and makes them feel welcome. He offers suggestions and helpful hints to new residents. Steve is a very positive and cheerful person. It is not his purpose to cause problems for anyone or anything. He only wants what is best for everyone and Austin. I respect Steve and cannot say enough nice things about him. He is truly a very caring and lovely person. I hope that all these concerns can be addressed and solved. Steve is a charming sole and respected by many. The building in question is quite quaint and it would be sad if it had to be removed. It is the inspiration for many conversations and enjoyable evenings. I cannot imagine the benefit if it were removed—it is a part of our neighborhood and our history. If you would like to talk to me or have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 512- 453-6884. Cordially, Linda Teague Fellow Austinite P-2/36 To Whom It May Concern: Steve has been our neighbor since we moved to the Wooten in 2013. He has been a part of this neighborhood far longer than most. He was the first person to welcome us here and has always had an open invitation to all the neighbors for his gatherings. For the most part, our neighbors have a “live and let live” philosophy towards each other. Steve has always been supportive to the changes we have made …
The Bouldin Creek Neightxirhood Association's Steering Committee voted on May 4, 2020 to not c^ipose Anthony Brown's variance request to build a home on his lot at TTiank you for directir^ Mr. Brown to make contact with our n^htiortiood association Date; May 5. 2020 T O: Board of Adjustment Subject C a se CI5-20200004 1612 Newton Street Board Meml>ers. 1612 Newton Street and thank you for your service. Sincerely. Paul Strange VP External Affairs and Zonir^ Chair Bouldin Creek Neighbortiood Association, P . O. B ox 3683, Austin, Texas 78704 P-4/53
DRAFT ATCFPB COVID-19 Food System Response - emergency/short-term responses The document with the mid- to long-range policy and budget requests have been separated out to focus the requests on different time-scales. The other document can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBuK3yHR_1VSD9wFb1PNf3n7h24o6Q-cgPdgZSKAMQc/edit? usp=sharing NOTE: Thank you for your time contributing to this document. Since we are working to have as many voices add to this document as possible, please do not delete verbiage or suggestions. Please use strikethrough (Format -> Type -> Strikethrough) to add comments, suggest edits, and particularly removal/edits of ideas or change to “Suggesting” from “Editing” which is the equivalent to track changes . The COVID-19 outbreak and the responses implemented to mitigate its further spread are disrupting every part of our local food system. Nearly all aspects of the food system from producers, retailers, processors, restaurants, schools, emergency food agencies, and other businesses and institutions have had to transform the way they operate, in many cases shutting down. Most are losing revenue and opportunities that will prevent them from recovering. Food system workers have lost jobs in record numbers, and a number of those jobs will not be available when the crisis lifts. Every household has had to adapt as well, as access to food has become limited and inconsistent, particularly for those already struggling with food insecurity. 1 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board works to advocate for a robust, resilient local food system. We have worked to compile this response and recommendations based on the issues and concerns that are being highlighted in the current pandemic circumstances, as well as recommendations and best practices from a variety of stakeholders and other sources to address impact being felt throughout our local food sector. This list is not complete. Given the on-going nature and uncertain duration of this crisis, new and unpredicted issues will continue to come to light. Additionally, with time for analysis when we have emerged from emergency circumstances, more action will be required. However, we have a generational opportunity to use this time of crisis and reflection to bring to life a vision of nourishment and planetary health for all. Every action taken to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, feed people during this crisis, and support and rebuild food system businesses and institutions must include a commitment to ensuring racial and economic equity and recognize that food access is essential to justice. Communities of color, …
Building on the Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board’s (ATCFPB) commitment to strengthening economic vitality, social equity and natural resource protection in our local food system, the Healthy Food Access Working Group (WG) of the ATCFPB chose to prioritize creating processes and tools that center equity in our regional food system. April 13, 2020 PROPOSAL WHEREAS: • The City of Austin (CoA) with regional food system stakeholders participated in a two- day facilitated workshop that explored Food Systems Inequities in the U.S. and Central Texas: Root Causes and Historical Analysis and concluded that those negatively impacted must be involved in all decision-making processes in order to authentically center equity; • Communities of color, low-income, and rural populations are most negatively impacted by the existing food system due to systemic racism and structural inequity and face the greatest barriers to accessing healthy, affordable foods, as well as economic opportunity; • Before COVID-19, more than 1 in 6 Central Texas residents were food insecure, and 20.1% of Travis County residents experienced food insecurity in 2017; • A comprehensive Central Texas Food Regional Food Plan that centers equity aligns with the City and Travis County economic, social, and environmental priorities; • Regional food planning helps integrate the many major local planning functions such as land use, economic development, transportation, environmental sustainability and resilience, parks and recreation, public safety, health and human services, and agricultural preservation; • The timing of an equity-centered Central Texas Regional Food Plan supported by the CoA and Travis County will impact and integrate with planning processes and policy priorities already underway such as the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Land Development Code Revision; • The CoA with public, private, and community partnerships has invested in critical food system-related initiatives that provide a foundation for a regional food plan including: the Good Food Purchasing Program, a comprehensive Food Environment Analysis, a state and local food system-related policy scan, mapping and protocols for urban agriculture on public lands, updated permitting processes for food production, markets and emergency relief, and investment in food access initiatives with multiplier effects for the local economy (e.g., SNAP enrollment, mobile markets) • Total sales for food retail sector in the Capital Area was nearly $7.6 billion in 2015; • Opportunities for federal and state grant funding may be contingent on a demonstrated commitment at the local level via match funds. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The …
