CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0001 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ____-___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Morgan and Lydia Mills ADDRESS: 3002 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Jan 10 2022-Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-10 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0019 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Andrew Ryan Thompson ADDRESS: 607 E 49TH ST Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (b) from 550 square feet on VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) the second story (maximum allowed), to 864 square feet (requested) b) Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 45.7% (requested) in order to remodel an existing detached Two-Family residential structure in an “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Hyde Park NCCD Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-774 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE (C) The second dwelling unit: (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller; and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any; and (6) may not be used as a short term rental for more than 30 days in a calendar year if the second dwelling unit was constructed after October 1, 2015. Per Subchapter F: The maximum amount of development permitted on a property subject to this Subchapter is limited to the greater of 0.4 to 1.0 floor-to-area ratio or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area, as defined in Section 3.3. Floor-to-area ratio shall be measured using gross floor area as defined in Section 3.3, except that the lot area of a flag lot is calculated consistent with the requirements of Section 25-1-22 (Measurements). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL) FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0004 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___A____Darryl Pruett ABSTAINED ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ethan Goodwin ADDRESS: 1012 SHELLEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 21.7 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 10, 2022 Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; FEB 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0-1 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett abstained); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: they attempted to restore a hoe in the West Line National Register Historic District to its original state but are prevented from doing so because of the extent of demolition work required. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: this building is contributing to the West Line National Register Historic District the building is a non-complying structure that sits over the 25’ front yard setback at 21,7’, proposed work will remove non-original portions of the house at the rear and non-original front porch infill, restoring the house back to its historic footprint. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the other buildings in the immediate area have mostly been restored as we are attempting to do 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: this restoration work will only add to the historic character of the adjacent properties and to the West Line …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0010 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Christopher Paladino OWNER: Christopher Paladino ADDRESS: 4013 CLAWSON RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2 492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.8 feet (requested) for front lot and 49.82 feet (requested) for rear lot in order to subdivide the current lot into 2 lots and build 2 new single family homes and 2 new second dwelling units on each lot in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL) FINDING: because: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0011 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2715 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) 35 percent to 40 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-5 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0012 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2717 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) 35 percent to 27 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-6 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0013 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Janis Smith PE OWNER: Dana & Lenn Sellers ADDRESS: 3300 BLUE JAY LN Bldg BD (A) (1) to increase the dock length from the shoreline of 30 feet (allowed) to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) from: a) 53.1 feet (requested) b) (allowed) to 16.4 feet (requested) in order to erect a boat dock in an “LA” Lake Austin Residence zoning district. (A) (4) (b) to increase the dock width parallel to the shoreline from 14 feet BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to approve; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the location is about 0.7 downstream of Mansfield Dam and the lakebed is rock, it’s swept clean of sediment by the force of the periodic releases from the dam, its not possible to dredge rock, the water depth is about 1.8 ‘ at lake-full conditions, that depth isn’t navigable for a ski boat and can’t be made navigable through dredging, the reconstructed dock is the same dock structure that was permitted in 2002. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property has shallow water and a lakebed impossible to dredge, the reconstructed dock is the same dock structure that was permitted in 2002. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the vast majority of dock sites on the lake can be rendered navigable by following current code restrictions. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: this dock replaces a prior floating dock with the same extension into the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-7 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0014 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: James Smith OWNER: Scott McElwain ADDRESS: 1208 HOLLY ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 18 feet 2 ½ inches (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with a condition no STR-Short-term rental in ADU; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED WITH A CONDITION NO STR-SHORT-TERM RENTAL IN ADU. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the majority of structures facing Holly St are closer than the required 25’ setback per LDC Section 25-2-492, the use of setback averaging in this case yields equal to the 25’ setback, due to the through-lot nature of the property, LDC Section 25-2-492 establishes greater building setbacks. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: 1208 Holly St is a through-lot, the property has frontage on Holly St and on Taylor St triggering a 25’ setback on both the front and rear of the lot, the project intends to preserve the existing structure and protected size tree located at the rear of the property in order to retain the area’s character on Taylor St (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: The majority of surrounding lots are through lots and make use of multiple dwelling units on a single lot. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Proposed development will not alter the area character as it will have 2 dwelling units on through lot, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-8 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0017 __Y_____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Barbara Mcarthur __-_____Rahm McDaniel OUT __Y_____Darryl Pruett __Y_____Agustina Rodriguez __Y_____Richard Smith __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen __-_____Nicholl Wade OUT __Y_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __Y_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Sanjiv Kumar OWNER: Sanjiv Kumar ADDRESS: 1210 ANGELINA ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations)(D) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 1,129 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF- 3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with a condition no STR-Short-term rental in ADU; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED WITH A CONDITION NO STR-SHORT-TERM RENTAL IN ADU. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the minimum lot size (with small lot amnesty applied) is 2500 sqft more than twice this lot’s size and the lot has no value without the ability to construct a dwelling, it’s designated use is for a single family dwelling. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: this is the smallest such tract in the vicinity (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: this is the smallest such tract in the vicinity 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: there are dwellings to the north and south of this proposed development the proposed front setbacks is in line with the setbacks of adjacent properties. ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-9 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0018 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jason McNair OWNER: Paul Smith ADDRESS: 54 ANTHONY STREET Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10.3 feet (requested) b) requirements from 4,000 square feet (required) to 3,380 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Section 25-2-943 (Substandard Lot) (B) (1) (a) to decrease the minimum Lot Size Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single- family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records before March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 4,000 square feet; and (b) be not less than 33 feet wide at the street or at the building line, or have access to a street by an easement that is: (i) not less than ten feet wide if it serves one lot, or not less than 18 feet wide if it serves more than one lot; (ii) not more than 150 feet in length; and (iii) maintained for access by the property owner. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL) FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nathan Hobbs OWNER: Gary J. Hobbs ADDRESS: 4315 AVENUE A VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,700 square feet (requested) and b) Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% (allowed) to 60% (requested) in order to complete a remodel and addition of an existing home in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting); Nov 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Thomas Ates seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021; Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0100 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___A____Agustina Rodriguez ABSTAINED ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___A____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ABSTAINED ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ian Ellis ADDRESS: 1003 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-943 (B) (2) (a) (Substandard Lot) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,464 square feet (requested), (TCAD records show 5,740 sq. ft.) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with a Pool in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single-family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (2) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records after March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 5,750 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller Abstained); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021. Dec 13, 2021 Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-INTERNET ISSUES; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 8-1-2 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett nay, Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller abstained); POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0101 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Whellan OWNER: 201 E Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald Reece) ADDRESS: 201 and 403 KOENIG LN/5613 Avenue F (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a) 60 feet (requested) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance b) in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) in order to erect a Vertical Mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and one acre of on-site, developed parkland in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (C) (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- INTERNET ISSUES; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Barbara Mcarthur and Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable …
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES February 14, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, February 14, 2022. Some members of the Board of Adjustment may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Richard Smith Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume (Alternate), Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Rahm McDaniel, Nicholl Wade City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four 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.NONE A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval December 13, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for December 13, 2021, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0-1 votes (Board member Carrie Waller abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 13, 2021. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Requesting postponement/withdrawal by applicant/staff for Items C-1, E-3, E-9, E- 10 and F-1. Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve postpone requests for Items C-1, E-3, E-9, E-10 and F-1 to March 14, 2022, Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; APPROVED POSTPONED REQUESTS FOR ITEMS C-1, E-3, E-9, E-10 AND F-1 TO MARCH 14, 2022 AS REQUESTED. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2022-0001 Esteban Arrieta for Eames Gilmore 10107 Research Boulevard SVBD On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION; AE REPORT The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel -OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___N____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade -OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Renee Bornn OWNER: Villas Rio, LP ADDRESS: 2111 RIO GRANDE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Villas on Rio Grande in a “GO-MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP”, General Office- Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building. (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Oct 11, 2021 BOA MEETING POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT); Nov 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO DEC 13, 2021 (per applicant); Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with condition to be dark sky compatible lumen output; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Richard Smith nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION TO BE DARK SKY COMPATIBLE LUMEN OUTPUT. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: the preservation of the historical building located on the site plan of the building takes up a substantial portion of the 2nd floor availability …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0101 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Whellan OWNER: 201 E Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald Reece) ADDRESS: 201 and 403 KOENIG LN/5613 Avenue F VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a) 60 feet (requested) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance b) in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) in order to erect a Vertical Mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and one acre of on-site, developed parkland in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (C) (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- INTERNET ISSUES; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on an 8-3 vote (Board members Barbara Mcarthur, Agustina Rodriguez and Darryl Pruett nay); DENIED; Board member Agustina Rodriguez …
AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 2022 FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Event Center Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the COMMISSION/BOARD may be participating by videoconference CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Joy Casnovsky, Vice Chair Andrea Abel Joi Chevalier Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Karen Magid Emily Nicola DeMaria Rosamaria Murillo Ryan Rosshirt Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Speakers may sign-up to speak remotely by contacting Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or 512-974-1364 by noon the day prior to the meeting OR may join in-person and sign-up to speak onsite. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM DECEMBER MEETING 2. STAFF and COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review board members’ meetings with City and County officials b. Review prior board recommendations and discuss City and County budgets and staff position i. Update from Travis County regarding Food System Planning, Emily Ackland c. Community engagement d. Board vacancies and appointments i. County appointments – Commissioner Shea appointed Adrian Lipscombe ii. County reappointments –Judge Andy Brown reappointed Karen Magid. Andrea Abel’s reappointment still pending iii. County liaison to the ATCFPB iv. Mayoral appointment e. Discuss Annual Internal Review and draft tracking form 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Working group and individual project briefings i. Discuss updates and next steps for the Good Food Purchasing Program Recommendation ii. Healthy Food Access Working Group iii. Food System Planning Working Group a. Discuss Community Advisory Board and board engagement b. Other items, ideas, or general updates for group discussion or board attention c. Board recommendation for City of Austin budget due March 31 d. Discuss and take possible action on rescheduling March full board meeting if needed e. Discuss future community and staff presentations i. Updates from Sharon Mays on request for Charitable Feeding Permitting presentation – tentatively planned for March 2022 f. Review of Board Member Assignments 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. 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 Amanda Rohlich at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1364 at Office of Sustainability for additional …
AUSTIN FOOD PLAN Austin Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) Full Body Meeting February 14, 2022 Agenda: Monday, February 14 ● Community Participation in Food Plan ● Food Plan Team ● ATCFPB and the Food Plan: ○ How will the ATCFPB participate in the Food Plan process? ● CAC charter / composition + recruitment process Community Participation SOURCE: FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO OWNERSHIP: TOOLS FOR THE FIELD WITH CASE STUDIES OF FOUR MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENTAL AND RACIAL EQUITY COMMITTEES, URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK Proposed Food Plan Team & Organizational Chart Oversee the Plan, community outreach, develop Equity Tool Approve Food Plan Oversee the Plan process City/ County Elected Officials City/ County Executive Leadership Team Community Advisory Committee COA Food Policy Staff Project Consultant Additional community support Public / Community Community Food Ambassadors ATCFPB & Working Groups Focus area #1 Led by COA + Subject Matter Expert Focus area #2 Led by COA + Subject Matter Expert Focus area #3 Led by COA + Subject Matter Expert Focus area #4 Led by COA + Subject Matter Expert Focus area #5 Led by COA + Subject Matter Expert The Planning process will be led by city staff, but overseen by community leadership The goal of the Planning process is to draft a Food Plan that will be adopted by City Council while empowering community members to drive their own food system solutions LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT IN AUSTIN FOOD PLAN: General Public/Community Community Food Ambassadors Focus Area Advisory Working Groups Community Advisory Committee Project Consultant City of Austin Food Policy Staff City of Austin /Travis County Executive Leadership Team PARTICIPATION CONSULT / INVOLVE INVOLVE COLLABORATE DEFERRED TO RESPONSIBLE RESPONSIBLE RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENT COMPENSATION LOW NONE DESCRIPTION Community members that would like to stay informed about the planning process and may contribute by attending an event or sharing a food story, but will not formally participate in the planning process MEDIUM MEDIUM - HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH STIPEND STIPEND (?) STIPEND CONTRACT SALARY SALARY Dedicated community members that have demonstrated relationships with their community/neig hborhood that will serve as community liaisons throughout the planning process–hosting community events, canvassing and other forms of outreach Dedicated community members & other food system stakeholders that are interested in/have experience with one specific focus area such as food production. Focus Area Working Groups will develop goals and metrics for the Plan. Dedicated community members, organizers, food business owners …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2022, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email or call board liaison, Belinda Hare, at Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov or phone at 512-978-0565. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian Palmer Neuhaus Edward Flores Monica Frenden Lotta Smagula Luis Herrera CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Jo Anne Norton Beatriz Dulzaides 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Review and approval of minutes from the October 11, 2021, Animal Advisory Commission Meeting (November 8. December 13, and January 10 meetings were cancelled). 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. c. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly Report 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates. b. Monthly Reporting of Data. c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin. e. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Kill in Austin. Facilities in Austin 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee as Approved by City Council. b. Proposed Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule 2022 c. Disposition of the dedicated wildlife Animal Protection Officer (APO) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 …
November 2021 November 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for November was 98.8 percent. • A total of 1,252 animals were brought to the shelter which included 705 dogs, 511 cats, 5 birds, 1 livestock and 30 animals listed as other. • A total of 634 animals were adopted (329 cats, 288 dogs, and 34 small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits). • A total of 119 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 41 animals to their owners in the field during the month of • Officers handed out 29 fencing assistance applications, impounded 101 injured animals and delivered 37 wildlife • Officers entered 227 rabies exposure reports and submitted 17 specimens for rabies testing. Animal Protection November. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 2 positive results, all bats. • 37 total coyote related activities o 2 Observations o 16 Sightings o 7 Encounters o 1 Incident o 6 Wild sick o 5 Wild injured • Out of 37 coyote related activities, 24 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all activities: o 5 encounters involved a coyote following or approaching a person with no incident o 1 encounter involved a coyote following a person walking dogs o 1 encounter involved off-leash dogs in a natural area o 1 encounter involved mange coyotes Incident: Pets were a factor: • o 1 incident involved a coyote taking unattended chickens in a fenced backyard at night November 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 142 volunteers donated 1,771 hours during November. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 4 orientations for new volunteers in November, introducing 99 people to the shelter programs. 47 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in November. • More than 180 families provided foster care, and a total of 97 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,378 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 94 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 268 animals in foster homes. • 175 animals were transferred to 22 AAC rescue partners (This data is for our rescue program only and does not include transport data). • 4 owner surrender appointments were posted to …
October 2021 October 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News birds. Animal Protection • The live outcome percentage for October was 97.8 percent. • A total of 1,249 animals were brought to the shelter which included 574 dogs, 607 cats, 62 wild animals and 6 • A total of 734 animals were adopted (315 dogs, 390 cats, 1 bird, and 28 small pets). • A total of 139 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 35 animals to their owners in the field during the month of October. • Officers handed out 42 fencing assistance applications, impounded 142 injured animals and delivered 110 wildlife • Officers entered 221 rabies exposure reports and submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 8 positive results, all bats. • 31 total coyote related activities o 14 sightings o 2 observations o 6 wild sick (mange) o 3 encounters o 6 incidents • Out of 31 coyote related activities, 23 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Encounters and Incidents: Pets were a factor in all activities. 44% of encounters/incidents involved mange coyotes o 2 encounters involved coyotes chasing unattended cats in yards (no attack) o 1 encounter involved a coyote entering a yard at night while a dog and human were present (no attack) o 2 incidents involved a coyote injuring unattended livestock in yards o 3 incidents involved coyotes taking unattended cats in yards o 1 incident involved coyotes taking an unattended dog in a natural space • 44 wildlife calls were made that involved activity by raccoon, bat, snake, opossum, fox, bird, skunk, rabbit, turtle, coyote, squirrel, and unknown. Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs October 2021 Animal Services Report • A total of 166 volunteers donated 1,555 hours during October. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 6 orientations for new volunteers in October, introducing 138 people to the shelter programs. 28 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in October. • More than 200 families provided foster care, and a total of 158 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,325 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 90 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 273 animals in foster homes. • 251 animals were transferred to 30 …
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER DATA ANALYTICS AND MARKETING TEAM September 2016 DECEMBER 05, 2021 Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants PRESENTATION AGENDA INTRODUCTION CURRENT SITUATION SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE INTRODUCTION DATA ANALYSIS RISKS AND MITIGANTS Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants INTRODUCTION MEET THE AAC TEAM SID PURANIK SHIKHA LAKHI JUSTIN LANG NAVYA RAO SAKET MUKTHAPURAM Project Lead Marketing Consultant Data Analyst Data Analyst Data Analyst Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants CURRENT SITUATION AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER HIGH INTAKE Over 18,000 total intakes in 2019. Each animal costs $43 per day. FALSE STRAYS AAC facilities being overloaded due to reporting of false strays 1 4 2 3 LOW ANIMAL CLAIM RATE Three out of four dogs are not claimed by owners LOW MARKETING ENGAGEMENT Large social media following, but low engagement on posts Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants PRESENTATION AGENDA DATA ANALYSIS CURRENT SITUATION SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE INTRODUCTION DATA ANALYSIS RISKS AND MITIGANTS Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS OVERVIEW How do we solve the issue of over intake in the animal shelter? What are key factors for over intake and how can we mitigate them? 01 MICROCHIPPING 02 LOCATION 03 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 04 DELIVERABLE Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Pivot Tables Analysis MAIN TAKEAWAY: 2x as many chipped animals are returned Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Causal-Inference Test Inferring the effect of one variable on another variable What is the effect of being microchipped on the throughput rate of stray animals? Linear Regression Model to estimate the ATE Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Analysis Results MICROCHIPPING EFFECT Estimated increase of 17.3% in the adoption and return rate of animals microchipped Statistically significant difference between the subsets Potential confounding factors Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS LOCATION Frequency Analysis ZIP CODES WITH HIGHEST FALSE STRAY PERCENTAGE ZIP CODES WITH LOWEST FALSE STRAY PERCENTAGE 78731 | 78615 | 78701 | 78705 | 78728 78610 | 78732 | 78719 | 78621 | 78719 Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS ZIPCODE ANALYSIS Low False Stray Rate …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Technical Committee on Animal Housing Facilities October 27, 2020 Kelly Carey, Committee Administrator FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: NFPA 150 Second Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2021) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 29 Members Eligible to Vote 8 Members Not Returned (Bahra, Day, Dvorscak, Gulati, Haas, Hoberg, Rieck, Wright) The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each revision. To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 2/3 of ballots returned. See Sections 3.3.4.3.(c) and 4.3.10.1 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards. National Fire Protection Association Report https://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ContentFetcher?commentPar... Second Revision No. 1-NFPA 150-2020 [ Section No. 2.3.3 ] 2.3.3 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM D396, Standard Specification for Fuel Oils, 2019a . ASTM D3699, Standard Specification for Kerosene, 2018a 2019 . ASTM D6448, Industrial Burner Fuels from Used Lube Oils, 2016. ASTM D6751, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuel, 2019. ASTM D6823, Standard Specification for Commercial Burner Fuels from Used Lube Boiler Fuels with Used Lubricating Oils, 2008, reapproved 2013. ASTM D7666, Standard Specification for Triglyceride Burner Fuel , 2012, reapproved 2019. ASTM E84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2019b 2020 . ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2018c 2019 . ASTM E814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through Penetration Fire Stops Stop Systems , 2013a, reapproved 2017 . ASTM E1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2017. ASTM E1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Fire Growth Models, 2013. ASTM E1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2015, reapproved 2019. ASTM E2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Multi-Story Apparatus, 2019. Submitter Information Verification Committee: ASF-AAA Submittal Date: Wed Aug 19 09:26:35 EDT 2020 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Updates to reference standards. Response Message: SR-1-NFPA 150-2020 Public Comment No. 1-NFPA 150-2020 [Section No. 2.3.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 29 Eligible Voters 1 …
Belinda Hare for Animal Advisory Commission 2022 Proposed Meeting Schedule Animal Advisory Commission Proposed Meeting Schedule, 2022 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of every month, 6 p.m.: • Monday, January 10 • Monday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) • Monday, March 14 • Monday, April 11 • Monday, May 9 • Monday, June 13 • Monday, July 11 • Monday, August 8 • Monday, September 12 • Monday, October 10 • Monday, November 14 • Monday, December 12
Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting February 14, 2022, 6 p.m. Backup to agenda item 3g: Here is current status from Georgetown https://georgetown.org/2022/02/09/75-dogs-die-in-fire-at-pet-boarding-facility/
December 2021 December 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for December was 97.3 percent. • A total of 992 animals were brought to the shelter which included 644 dogs, 310 cats, 15 guinea pigs, 11 wild animals, eight rabbits, two birds, one ferret, and one chameleon. • A total of 673 animals were adopted (336 dogs, 327 cats and 10 small pets) • A total of 148 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 55 animals to their owners in the field during the Animal Protection month of June. • Officers handed out 38 fencing assistance applications, implanted zero microchips, impounded 130 injured animals and delivered 34 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 180 rabies exposure reports and submitted 6 specimens for rabies testing. One bat tested positive for rabies. • 20 total coyote related activities o 0 Observations o 14 Sightings o 2 Encounters o 0 Incidents o 2 Wild Sicks o 4 Wild Injured and incident). • Out of 20 coyote related activities, 12 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, • Encounters: Pets were a factor in 50% of activities: o 1 encounter involved a coyote following or approaching a person with no incident o 1 encounter involved a coyote following a person walking dogs with no incident December 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 165 volunteers donated 1,918 hours during December. • The Volunteer Coordinators held four orientations for new volunteers in December, introducing 79 people to the shelter programs. 59 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in November. • 111 animals were adopted directly from foster care • More than 191 different people/families fostered • 187 new foster applications were processed • There are currently 1443 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. • Two pets died or were euthanized in foster care in December (based on the reports that are available to us). • As of now (January 4th @ 9:15 a.m.) there are 272 animals in foster care. • 158 dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and birds were transferred to 26 AAC Rescue Partners (compared to 199 animals to 23 partners for December 2020). • Two owner surrender appointments were posted to AAC Rescue partners for intake deferral …
January 2022 January 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT • The live outcome percentage for January was over 97 percent. • A total of 934 animals were brought to the shelter which included 628 dogs, 264 cats, 24 wild animals, 10 guinea pigs, seven rabbits, and one bird. • A total of 647 animals were adopted (342 dogs, 293 cats, and 12 small pets). • A total of 125 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 44 animals to their owners in the field during the • Officers handed out 26 fencing assistance applications and implanted one microchip. • Officers impounded 92 injured animals and delivered 23 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 182 rabies exposure reports and submitted 19 specimens for rabies testing. Zero • Officers investigated 167 bites, including six Severe Bodily Injury (SBI) investigations. Animal Services News Animal Protection month of January. tested positive for rabies. • Coyote Activities: o Sightings 25 o Observations 4 o Encounters 4 o Incidents 3 Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 223 volunteers donated 2,448 hours of volunteer service in January. • The Volunteer Coordinators held four orientations for new volunteers in January, introducing 102 people to the shelter programs. 72 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in January. January 2022 Animal Services Report • 133 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 150 different people/families fostered. • 131 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 1,514 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. • Zero pets died or were euthanized in foster care in January. • As of February 2, 7:10 a.m. there were 218 animals in foster care. • 144 dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and birds were transferred to 19 local AAC Rescue Partners (compared to 157 animals to 23 partners for January 2021). • 38 dogs were transported to six out-of-state AAC Rescue Partners. • The average length of stay for transported dogs was 47 days and the average weight was 47.7 lbs. • 3 owner surrender appointments were posted to local AAC Rescue partners for intake deferral • Overall local AAC partner pull numbers decreased by 3 percent. Partner engagement decreased option. by 13 percent. Vet Services • AAC vets performed 948 vet exams. • AAC vets spayed/neutered …
Animal Advisory Commission Report Q4 2021 This report is intended to give a high level overview of Austin Pets Alive!’s lifesaving operations, with a focus on APA!’s impact on Travis county through our partnership with Austin Animal Center. Summary: Austin Pets Alive! (APA) continues to be the city of Austin’s largest partner in lifesaving and the largest subsidizer of the city’s budget to serve Austin animals. APA takes animals that have medical and behavioral issues that require a higher cost per animal than the average healthy animal in care. APA focuses on these animals in an effort to have a measurable effect on the live release rate at AAC. In 2021, of all animals transferred from Austin Animal Center to their partners, APA! Took in 1,686 pets directly, and an additional 291 that were born in care to transferred pregnant pets. The direct transfers were 61% of AAC’s total transfers. APA’s cost to care for the animals pulled in 2021 is approximately $1.5MM to $1.9MM. APA receives no funding from the City of Austin but does receive use of the TLAC property, which if on the rental market could reasonably expect to receive $8 per square foot, per year in rent for the use, condition and location that it is in (ie $100,000 per quarter). APA! Therefore, contributed between $1.1MM and $1.5MM to subsidize the city’s budget to service Austin animals. APA’s mission is to eliminate the unnecessary killing of shelter animals. Over the last 10 years of the license agreement, the role of APA’s support at AAC has shifted away from lifesaving and into serving as “overflow” for AAC, serving many animals that should not be at risk of euthanasia in the city’s publicly-funded shelter. The Austin Animal Center has received an increase in budget of more than 10 million dollars since 2010 and many supports have been put in place over the years by Austin City Council. APA is 100% committed to continuing to serve as a safety net for animals that cannot be saved through tax payer dollars and is currently negotiating a license agreement that more accurately reflects the mission of APA and the responsible utilization of all funds put towards animals, whether they are donated or tax funded. Last year, 1,814/1,977 animals were considered “at risk” or “at high risk” of euthanasia. 122 dogs and 41 cats were pulled for “space” or as “non at …
Animal Advisory Commission Approved Meeting Schedule, 2022 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (unless noted otherwise): Animal Advisory Commission 2022 Meeting Schedule Approved February 14, 2022 • Monday, March 14 • Monday, April 11 • Monday, May 9 • Monday, June 13 • Monday, July 11 • Monday, August 8 • Monday, September 12 • Monday, October 10 • Monday, November 14 • Monday, December 12
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220214-3g March 7, 2022 Date: Subject: Recommendation regarding Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin Seconded By: Nancy Nemer Motioned By: Craig Nazor Recommendation The Commission recommends that the City Council take action to upgrade the City’s fire code requirements for Austin non-profit and commercial animal shelters, including boarding facilities. Description of Recommendation to Council On Saturday night, Sept. 18, 2021, a fire at a commercial animal facility in the City of Georgetown burned, killing all 75 dogs being boarded there. At the time, the City of Georgetown had no fire code specific to animal shelters or facilities. Had national fire code recommendations for animal shelters been in place (for a person to be present, or the facility to be adequately alarmed), this terrible tragedy could have been avoided. The Animal Advisory Commission recommends the Austin City Council take steps similar to what the City of Georgetown has done since this tragedy to make Austin companion animals safer. A timeline of the actions taken by the City of Georgetown can be found here: https://georgetown.org/2022/02/23/75-dogs-die-in-fire-at-pet-boarding-facility/ Rationale: Our Commission does not have the proper expertise in fire code to offer a more detailed recommendation than this. Such an endeavor should be taken up by a Commission that reviews fire code, particularly where citizen input can be heard, because this will have financial implications for local businesses. Nevertheless, the Animal Advisory Commission feels that action should be taken quickly to prevent a disaster here in Austin like the Georgetown fire. Vote 10 For: Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Attest: Chair, Animal Advisory Commission 1 of 1
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-10-11 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING February 14, 2022 APPROVED MARCH 14, 2022 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a Special Called Meeting, Monday, February 14, 2021, 6 p.m., in Room 1101, City Hall. Commission Vice Chair, Ryan Clinton, called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., conducted a roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 10 commissioners. He introduced newly appointed Commissioner for District 2, Bea Dulzaides. Three commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Clinton, Smagula and Dulzaides. Seven commissioners participated via virtual including Commissioners Nazor, Mitchell, Jarl, Neuhaus, Nemer, Norton, and Herrera. Commission Members Absent: Dr. Jon Brandes Edward Flores, Monica Frenden (resigned) Staff in Attendance: Animal Services Office: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare; Sarah Aguilar, Austin Pets Alive! CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Virtual: In Person: Joanne Molinyawe, Budget Wendy Murphy, Spay/Neuter Ron Comeau, HASS Program Pat Valls-Trellis, Budget; Spay/Neuter Sandra Muller, AAC/APA! Transfer, Funding Amber Rowland, Dr. Jefferson Misrepresentation of Data teleconferencing, 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-10-11 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Herrera moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting, February 14, 2022. Commissioner Smagula seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 10 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Smagula, Herrera. Mitchell, Nemer, Norton and Dulzaides. 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly 4 Report, Sarah Aguilar 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates b. Monthly Reporting of Data c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs No action. No action. No action. No action. Kill No action. No action. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin e. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin Commission Nazor moved to recommend that City Council Review, Analyze and Take Action regarding Fire Code Requirements Revisions. Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 10 – 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting in favor: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Smagula, Herrera. Mitchell, Nemer, Norton and Dulzaides. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Special Called Meeting FEBRUARY 11, 2022 AT 8:00 AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING CONFERENCE ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the COMMISSION/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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Nicole Golden Susan Requejo Jocelyn Schwartz Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams AGENDA THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five (5) 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. 1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 16, 2021 2. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Expand the jurisdiction of Downtown Austin Community Court. (Cardona- Beiler/Downey Gallatin) Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney. B. Adopt 2022 Meeting Schedule – Pete Valdez, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) C. FY 22-23 Budget Recommendations (Cardona-Beiler/Downey Gallatin) – Pete Valdez, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Status of DACC operations during COVID-19, changes in operations, any new trends noticed. Cardona-Beiler/Downey Gallatin) – Robert Kingham, Court Operations Manager, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) i Rapid Rehousing efforts, staffing and housing placement ii Court dockets iii DACC facility update iv Violet Keep Safe Program FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Update on Intensive Case Management program evaluation project B. Update on homelessness mapping initiative 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 …
Downtown Austin Community Court Jurisdiction Recommended City Code Amendment of Section 2-10-32 – Offenses Adjudicated Proposition B – May 2021 On May 1, 2021, Austin voters approved Proposition B, making it a criminal offense (Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine) for anyone to sit, lie down, or camp in public areas and prohibiting solicitation of money or other things of value at specific hours and locations. The above law can be found in City of Austin Code, Sections 9-4-11 (Camping), 9-4-13 (Solicitation Prohibited), 9-4-14 (Sitting or Lying down on Public Sidewalks or Sleeping Outdoors in the Downtown Austin Community Court Area Prohibited). On Sept. 1, HB 1925 took effect creating a statewide camping prohibition that is largely compatible with Austin City Code. It is Tex. Pen. Code §48.05 Prohibited Camping (Statewide). Tex. Penal Code 48.05 - Excerpts “A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly camps in a public place without the effective consent of the officer or agency having the legal duty or authority to manage the public place.” An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. This section does not preempt an ordinance adopted by a political subdivision, like the City of Austin, relating to prohibiting camping in a public place or affect the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce an ordinance relating to prohibiting camping in a public place if the ordinance is compatible with and equal to or more stringent than the offense prescribed by this section. Tex. Penal Code 48.05 - Excerpts Before or at the time a peace officer issues a citation to a person, the peace officer must make a reasonable effort to: (1) advise the person of an alternative place to lawfully camp; and (2) contact, if reasonable and appropriate, an appropriate official of the political subdivision in which the public place is located, or an appropriate nonprofit organization operating within that political subdivision, and request the official or organization to provide the person with: … (B) any other services that would reduce the likelihood of the person continuing to camp in the public place. If the person is arrested or detained solely for an offense under this section, a peace officer enforcing this section shall ensure that all of the person's personal property not designated as contraband under other law is preserved by: (1) permitting the person …
