DRAFT Tree Inspection, Accountability, and Reporting Concerns Tree inspectors now answer to Construction Dept. and lost their connection to the city arborist because direct supervision has been transferred to the Construction Division. The City Arborist develops, coordinates, and implements citywide urban forest regulatory policies, procedures, and programs and is the responsible party and the expert resource for staff. Management and oversight are crucial. The City arborist is also the connection to the community. City of Austin code 25-8-623 states, “the city arborist shall inspect trees.” Community Tree Preservation Division had a tree-oriented staff that connected them to the community. This is City of Austin policy. Experienced tree inspectors are now tasked with erosion control and sedimentation review and trees are no longer a priority. Trees are no longer the priority and focus, creating a drop in the level of service to trees and diluted the effectiveness of the city arborist program. Development is the major reason for yearly tree decline. Citizen violation reports are sent to the construction dept. Loss of faith with the community and connection to the City Arborist office. Change in established policy. Response time: adding layers Lack of understanding of tree survival issue and active violations. Loss of urgency. Safety issues. Adding layers to response time kills trees. Trees are alive and living breathing infrastructure. Rapid response to problem resolution is critical. All tree inspectors assessing trees need certification and training. Training is critical. Knowledge of code and recognizing tree impacts are critical for tree survival. UFC November 12, 2020 Recommendations: Address code 25-8-623 by restoring inspection oversight to the city arborist and prioritizing trees and sustainability. Only qualified tree inspectors should inspect trees. Re-establish the link for citizens reporting tree concerns to the city arborist office by returning oversight for tree inspections to the city arborist office. Develop an immediate response chain for urgent tree violations/safety issues/ inspections which should take top priority. Define tree safety issues by a qualified tree inspector. Restore direct supervision and allow the city arborist to speak directly to tree inspectors. Establish training guidelines for tree inspectors through the city arborist’s office including ISA tree risk assessment. Require the city arborist be involved in hiring of new tree inspectors, and have a role in writing job descriptions and performance reviews. Provide the Environmental Commission quarterly spreadsheets tracking tree violations/removals, inspections/results. Allow tree inspectors to inspect commercial sites monthly. Consider community …
Versión en español a continuación. Early Childhood Council Meeting February 10, 2021 Early Childhood Council meeting to be held 2/10/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (2/9/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Early Childhood Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Email or call the board liaison at Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov or 512-663-2792 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Rachel.Farley@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live (Note, the Early Childhood Council meetings are not broadcast live.) Reunión del Early Childhood Council 10 de febrero del 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9 de febrero antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Envíe un correo electrónico o llame al enlace de la junta en Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov o al 512- 663-2792 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • …
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 10, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse; Vice Chair Worthington; Members Hosking Pulido, Gordon, Alvarez, Wren, Huston, Paver, Bliss Lima, Cortés-Castillo, and Conlin Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Leila Lawson CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dr. Choquette Hamilton provided citizen communication, saying that she is a member of Equity in Childcare and Education, a local grassroots coalition whose mission is to lift community voices and advocate for policies and actions that drive anti-racist child care and education in Central Texas. She asked the ECC to request that City Council members prioritize proposals for the St. John’s Redevelopment project and other redevelopment projects that include a high-quality child care center. She highlighted the lack of high-quality care options available for families in St. John’s in District 4, noting that there are 5 or less TRS child care seats per 100 children of working parents living 200% below the poverty line. She said Equity in Childcare and Education sees the St. John’s redevelopment as the optimal opportunity to increase child care access. Proposals are due February 18, 2021. ECC members noted that they could raise this topic could be individually with their appointing Council offices and also revisit it in the next meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from - Member Paver moved to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2020, and January 13, 2021 meetings, member Huston seconded the motion. The minutes for both meetings were approved unanimously by a vote of 11-0-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. ECC 2021 Goal setting discussion Achieve- What do we want to do that we are not doing? • Consistent 2-way communication between Council offices and ECC • Have families and organizations participate and use ECC as a conduit to influence City Council • Working with Equity at the Center o Operationalize equity when considering policies- is data/impact broken down by race/ethnicity o Examine City plans to analyze to see the impact on racial equity in early childhood o Create avenues for community voices- Identify people active in the community on issues of equity and early childhood and invite them to ECC so we can hear from them; help people understand what role we have as a bridge between community …
City of Austin Early Childhood Council 2021 Context for Goal Setting ECC 2021 Foundations Document ECC Members shall be knowledgeable about and focused on our purpose: Purpose (ECC Bylaws) The Early Childhood Council shall, as stated in City Code § 2‐1‐123 (B): (l) Make recommendations to the city council for the creation, development, and implementation of programs that promote optimal development for young children; (2) Develop, for recommendation to city council, programs and activities that contribute to the continued development of a system of high‐quality early care and education and afterschool programs for Austin's children; (3) Explore and develop, for recommendation to city council, cooperative arrangements with area governments in the metropolitan region to support a system of quality early care and education; (4) Encourage volunteerism and philanthropic efforts in order to generate broad‐based community involvement and support for quality early care and education and promote the well‐being of families of young children; and (5) Develop, for recommendation to city council, strategies encouraging individuals and agencies to continually improve the quality of their services for young children; and (6) Support innovative approaches to quality early care and education and leadership development in fields relating to the optimal development of young children. ECC Council will articulate how actions /recommendations align with City of Austin Strategic Direction 2023 (SD23) City of Austin Strategic Outcomes: Economic Opportunity and Affordability: Having economic opportunities and resources that enable us to thrive in our community. Mobility: Getting us where we want to go, when we want to get there, safely and cost‐effectively. Safety: Being safe in our home, at work, and in our community. Health and Environment: Enjoying a sustainable environment and a healthy life, physically and Culture and Lifelong Learning: Being enriched by Austin's unique civic, cultural, ethnic, and learning mentally. opportunities. Government That Works for All: Believing that city government works effectively and collaboratively for all of us ‐ that it is equitable, ethical and innovative. City of Austin Early Childhood Council 2021 Context for Goal Setting ECC will articulate how actions/recommendations align with Community Strategic Plans Success By 6 Strategic Plan Pillars and Goals: Healthy Beginnings ‐ All children receive early and regular developmental screenings and immunizations, and are linked to accessible, coordinated, integrated, and responsive basic needs, physical, dental, and mental health services, including services for children with developmental delays. Supported Families ‐ Families …
Early Childhood Commission | Planning Achieve: What do we want to do that we are not doing? Preserve: What are we doing well that we want to continue Examples: • Consistent 2-way communication between Council offices and ECC • Have families and organizations participate, use ECC as a conduit to influence City Council Examples: • • Advocate for policy related to child care Influence City investments in ECE via APH Avoid: What do we want to prevent? Examples: • Conflicting with Community Strategic Plans Eliminate: What are we doing that is not effective? Examples: • Reacting to opportunities rather than being proactive
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held February 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 9 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 10, 2021 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@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 jesse.rodriguez@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 Reunión del Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission FECHA de la reunion (February 10, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 9 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por …
TARA Office Briefing John Speirs, Program Manager Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Office February 10, 2021 Increasing Broadband Access ATX Digital Access Forum - Stories from Austin community members about their experiences with digital access such as home internet and computer devices. - https://www.speakupaustin.org/digital-access-tara ConnectionTest ATX - This platform on Speed Up America’s platform surveys respondents via wireless and wireline connections to test their speed, both upload and download, and advertised speed they are paying for internet service. - Pitch for technical buildout to OpenAustin scheduled for mid-February 2021 Residential Technology Study Update A. Update our understanding of technology access (connections, devices, digital skills) citywide in 2021. B. Understand challenges and barriers facing the least digitally included, and what resources or programs might help. 1. How residents access and use the internet 2. Challenges and barriers residents face Evaluate awareness and access to services 1. 2. Connect communities to existing (particularly during COVID-19) 3. How internet access and use varies by 3. demographics resources, if appropriate Identify challenges and needs that are not served by existing resources or services >> Mostly quantitative >> Mostly qualitative Qualitative is useful for #2. Need to leverage insights from past/ongoing qualitative efforts (e.g., Mission Capital/United Way focus groups). Surveys and data on existing services can tell us about current usage, but not about non-usership and needs beyond existing services. 2021 Residential Technology Study Update A. Update our understanding of technology access (connections, devices, digital skills) citywide in 2021. B. Understand challenges and barriers facing the least digitally included, and what resources or programs might help. 1. How residents access and use the internet 2. Challenges and barriers residents face Evaluate awareness and access to services 1. 2. Connect communities to existing (particularly during COVID-19) 3. How internet access and use varies by 3. demographics resources, if appropriate Identify challenges and needs that are not served by existing resources or services >> Mostly quantitative >> Mostly qualitative Qualitative is useful for #2. Need to leverage insights from past/ongoing qualitative efforts (e.g., Mission Capital/United Way focus groups). Surveys and data on existing services can tell us about current usage, but not about non-usership and needs beyond existing services. Methods to consider for stipend to GTOPs Reviewers Research goals: Evaluate the City’s precedent for payment. Understand what is reasonable to consider . Identify challenges and needs that are not served by existing structure. Potential methods, based on the …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – February 10, 2021 – 6:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Vacant ‐ Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Irfan Syed ‐ Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Nehemiah Pitts III Malcolm Yeatts David Alexander Dave Floyd Michelle Reinhardt Nicole Thompson Sumit DasGupta Unexcused Absence Sophie Gairo Irfan Syed CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 13, 2020 Motion to approve the January 13th minutes made by Commissioner DasGupta, seconded by Commissioner Yeatts, failed on a vote of 5-0-1. 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. TARA Office Briefing on GTOPs Grant Reviewers, Increasing Broadband Access, and GTOPs Mini (John Speirs, Program Manager – Telecom & Regulatory Affairs) The presentation by John Speirs can be viewed here. 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Grant for Technology Opportunities Program – Selection of the Grant Review Panel (Commission Discussion and Action, Jesse Rodriguez, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs) After two rounds of voting, a panel was agreed upon. Motion to appoint applicants 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 to the …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Commission on Veteran Affairs February 10, 2021 Commission on Veteran Affairs to be held February 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 9, 2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission on Veteran Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3306 AND tina.lee@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 tina.lee@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 la Reunión del Commission on Veteran Affairs FECHA de la reunion (February 10, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 9, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-3306 AND • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de tina.lee@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING February 10, 2021 COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MINUTES The Commission on Veteran Affairs convened in a Special Called Meeting on February 10, 2021 via WebEx Remote meeting. Chair Doris Williams called the Board Meeting to order at 10:31AM. Board Members in Attendance: Doris Williams - Chair Manuel Jimenez - Vice Chair Alfred Bingham Jose Carrasco Staff in Attendance: Tina Lee 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jason Denny Josephine Hinds Pete Salazar Chair Williams asked the Commission members to review the minutes from the special called meeting on November 19, 2020. Commissioner Salazar made a motion to approve the meeting minutes and Commissioner Bingham seconded the motion. Motion passed with no objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Texas Folklife presented to the commission about their mission and how one of their programs “Creative Forces” for veterans and family members has assisted with connecting with other veterans to express their stories and folklore through audio production training. Texas Folklife offers their workshops and programs to veterans in Texas primarily in the central Texas region. For more information about the program: https://texasfolklife.org/ b) The City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Office briefed the Commission on the City of Austin State legislative Resolution that S.B 29 would have limited the ability of the City to utilize community advocates to effectively advocate on behalf of the policies created and supported by its residents. Commissioner Salazar made a motion to have the Commission on Veteran Affairs sign and support the resolution made by Intergovernmental Relations Office. Commissioner Bingham seconded the motion and the resolution was approved on a 6-0-1 vote. Vice Chair Jimenez abstained himself. c) Vice Chair Jimenez discussed the faulty comparison to the military made by the equity assessment SWOT analysis and report on racial inequity within the Austin Police Department. Commissioner Salazar made a motion to provide a recommendation to COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES address the comparison explained on officers within APD being affiliated with he Military. Vice Chair Jimenez seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. ADJOURN: Chair Williams adjourned the meeting at 11:15AM without objection
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Veterans Affairs Recommendation Number: (20210210-C002) Faulty Comparison to the Military from the SWOT Analysis WHEREAS, many veterans face several challenges when making the transition from military to civilian life. There has been a growing military to civilian division over the years as military veterans and civilians compete in the job market. There is also the trend of fewer and fewer of the population serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This division and competition have led to typecasting and stereotypes of our modern-day military veterans. WHEREAS, there are some in the civilian sector who have no idea of or have ever served in the military. These individuals have stereotypes of military service that inhibit servicemembers from transitioning smoothly back into civilian life. WHEREAS, some stereotypes indicating military training is inferior and "warrior-like" is toxic. This type of stereotype is not based on a factual basis but rather unfounded typecasting. Language such as military "warrior" is misleading as present-day servicemembers' training is based on physical fitness and stamina than on a so-called "warrior" mindset. There is a belief that the military culture is a ‘us versus them mindset.” The military veteran is one who took an oath to serve this country negating this kind of thinking. WHEREAS, the Equity Office assessment, and SWOT analyses and report on racial inequities, within the Austin Police Department make faulty claims of comparisons to military service and further promotes dangerous stereotypes. These stereotypes interfere with returning military veterans gaining employment. They contribute to a number of issues military veterans face while transitioning from a sometimes-unappreciated military career to civilian life. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission on Veteran Affairs rejects the stereotypes used by the Equity Office assessment and SWOT analyses and report on racial inequities within the Austin Police Department because they are not congruent with the military and encourages the Austin City Council to do the same. Date of Approval: February 10, 2021 Record of the vote: (Unanimous on a 7-0 vote, with the names of those voting yes listed) Doris Williams Manuel Jimenez Alfred Bingham Jose Carrasco Jason Denny Josephine Hinds Pete Salazar Attest: _____________________________________________ Manuel Jimenez Jr., Vice Chair Commission on Veteran Affairs
Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Seniors Meeting February 10th, 2021 Commission on Seniors to be held February 10th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 9th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 10th, 2021 Commission on Seniors Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Halana.Kaleel@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission on Seniors FECHA de la reunion (February 10th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 9th, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar). • Una vez que se haya realizado una …
1 RECOMMENDATION Commission on Seniors Recommendation Number: (20210210-03B) Support for Austin’s Legislative Agenda and Advocacy WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s greatest asset is its people who are passionate about their city, committed to its improvement, and determined to see its vision become a reality; and WHEREAS, the percent of registered voters who voted in the past 4 years of city elections exceeded 60 percent; and WHEREAS, an overwhelming majority of registered voters who live in Austin voted for the current Austin City Council representation; and WHEREAS, over 700 Austinites participate and serve on over 60 Boards and Commissions to help shape, and continually improve upon the policies of the City and the lives of its residents; and WHEREAS, the input provided to the Austin City Council through the City’s Boards and Commissions reflects the will of the community; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Austin that the legislative agenda guide City staff, in coordination with the City’s strategic partners, in their efforts to advocate on behalf of the City of Austin and its residents; and WHEREAS, each year, the Texas Legislature increasingly attempts to pass legislation that negatively impacts the City through preemption or limiting the ability to advocate; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Legislature strongly considered and almost passed S.B. 29 which would have limited the ability of the City to utilize community advocates to effectively advocate on behalf of the policies created and supported by its residents; and WHEREAS, taxpayers and City residents benefit from and need community advocates as a tool that amplifies their voices before the Legislature, Congress, and regulatory bodies; and WHEREAS, a prohibition on community advocacy equates to censorship of Residents’ voices and is detrimental to a representative democracy where all Austinites and Texans have equal opportunities to voice their opinions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Commission on Seniors: Endorses the City of Austin’s 2020 Legislative Agenda adopted by the Austin City Council on September 17th, 2020. Believes the general principals of the policy and position statements contained in the City of Austin’s state legislative agenda capture the positions of its membership and the community it represents. Urges all Austin delegation members of the Texas Legislature to protect the City’s right to effectively represent the taxpayers and continue to amplify their collective voices through advocacy at the Texas Legislature. Supports the City of Austin’s engagement of …
I. COMMISSION ON SENIORS REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2021 The Commission on Seniors convened a Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Billy Jackson, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Jacqueline Angel, Karen Grampp, Martin Kareithi, Patricia Bordie, and Sally Van Sickle. Board Members not in Attendance: Natalie Cagle Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: Jackie Nirenberg, Serita Lacasse, Kami Griffiths, Suzanne Anderson Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 1:02pm. The Commission introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jodi Allen from Drive-a-Senior introduced themselves to the Commission on Seniors. Drive-a-Senior is currently offering transportation to vaccination appointments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS DECEMBER 9TH, 2020 MEETNG A. The minutes for the January 13th, 2021 Meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Varteressian motion, Commissioner Van Sickle second on a 13-0 vote. Commissioners Cagle and Spain were absent. B. Commissioner Spain entered the dais. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS term. III. OLD BUSINESS A. Commissioner Grampp will be leaving the Commission on Seniors and not renewing her i. Commissioners expressed gratitude for Commissioner Grampp’s time on the Commission on Seniors. B. Commissioners Angel, Spain, and Garcia-Pittman’s reappointments have been confirmed by City Council. i. Commissioner Jackson is still reviewing applying for reappointment. A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item i. No discussion currently. B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group • No discussion currently. • No discussion currently. iii. Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group • No discussion currently. iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group • No discussion currently. C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Janee D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Janee Briesmeister) E. Discussion and possible action on the Equity Action Team – Standing Item (Emily De Maria Briesmeister) i. No discussion currently. i. No discussion currently. Nicola) i. No discussion currently. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Briefing: Project Connect and Austin Transit Partnership, Jackie Nirenberg, Capital Metro. i. Jackie Nirenberg provided an update to the Commissioners on Project Connect and …
Versión en español a continuación. Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting February 9, 2021 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission to be held February 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Monday, February 8, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 02/09/21 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6415 or matt.schmidt@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 (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •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 matt.schmidt@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 Reunión Implementation Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion 09 de Febrero de 2021 del Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan la La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Lunes, 08 Febrero de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-6415 o matt.schmidt@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (Haythem Dawlett) SITE AREA: 3.82 acres AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) DISTRICT: 2 TO: GR-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2020-0134 – 6311 South 1st Street ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP ADDRESS: 6311 South 1st Street PROPERTY OWNER: ND South First LP CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The CO, Conditional Overlay prohibits automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type) and pawn shop services. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 9, 2021: January 12, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM TO FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: [J. SHIEH; P. SEEGER – 2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. The Applicant has discussed this case with representatives of the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject lot is located at the northeast corner of South 1st Street and Eberhart Lane, is undeveloped except for a drainage pond structure, and has community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) zoning since Council approved the Sweetbriar Neighborhood Plan rezonings in August 2005. The Conditional Overlay prohibits automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type) and pawn shop 1 of 22B-1 C14-2020-0134 Page 2 services. There are single family residence to the north (LO-MU-NP; SF-3-NP), condominiums to the east (SF-6-NP), an insurance office, automotive repair and apartments across Eberhart Lane to the south (GR-MU-CO-NP), and retail and commercial services, offices, and apartments across South 1st Street to the west (LR-NP; GR-NP; GR-CO-NP; GO-CO-NP; LR-V-NP). Please see Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-NP) district and develop it with up to 251 apartment units and 926 square feet of ground floor retail uses. The proposed project would provide an additional 93 units over that shown on the approved site plan (from 158 to 251) and would introduce a retail component. The property is designated as Mixed Use on the adopted Future Land Use Map (as are the commercially …
Meeting of the Planning Commission February 9, 2021 Planning Commission to be held February 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, February 8, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon February 8, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, February 8, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 9 de febrero de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 9 de febrero de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 8 de febrerode 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 8 de febrero de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un artículo …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0135.SH DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-CO-NP ADDRESS: 4908 Lott Avenue, 5000-5106 Lightfield Lane, & 1160-1166 Mason Avenue SITE AREA: 5.01 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 4908 Lott Holdings, LLC (Matt McDonnell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to townhouse/condominium residential-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay will limit impervious cover to 51% exclusive of any shared-use path that allows public access to Springdale Neighborhood Park. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 9, 2021: January 26, 2021: To grant postponement to February 9, 2021, as requested by neighborhood, on consent. (11-0) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 18, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 17B-2 C14-2020-0135.SH 2 ISSUES The proposed rezoning is for a 5.01 acre tract that was platted for 31 single family and duplex residential units in 2019. Please see Exhibit C- Approved Plat. The property changed hands in September 2020; the new owner is proposing 55 townhouse/condominium residential units. The applicant has provided a SMART Housing letter stating that 5 ownership units will be included at 80% of Median Family Income (MFI) for 99 years. Please see Exhibit D- SMART Housing Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract is located northeast of the intersection of Lott Avenue and Mason Avenue in the MLK-183 area of the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area (NPA). The property is undeveloped and zoned SF-3-NP. Immediately north of the property is Springdale Neighborhood Park, which is zoned P-NP. The eastern boundary is Fort Branch Creek, and properties to the east are zoned SF-3-NP. While some of these properties are undeveloped because of their location in the floodplain, others in the area are developed with single family residences. Further to the east, on Delano Street and Jackie Robinson Street are properties zoned SF-6-NP and SF-6-CO-NP. South and southwest of the rezoning tract is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-3-NP. A single SF-6-NP tract is located in the vicinity and appears to be developed with a single family residence. To the west and northwest of the rezoning tract are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Further west, along Webberville Road, is a mix of SF-3-NP and GR-MU-NP zoned properties, including single family and multifamily properties, as well as a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0135.SH DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-CO-NP ADDRESS: 4908 Lott Avenue, 5000-5106 Lightfield Lane, & 1160-1166 Mason Avenue SITE AREA: 5.01 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 4908 Lott Holdings, LLC (Matt McDonnell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to townhouse/condominium residential-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay will limit impervious cover to 51% exclusive of any shared-use path that allows public access to Springdale Neighborhood Park. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 9, 2021: January 26, 2021: To grant postponement to February 9, 2021, as requested by neighborhood, on consent. (11-0) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 18, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 17B-3 C14-2020-0135.SH 2 ISSUES The proposed rezoning is for a 5.01 acre tract that was platted for 31 single family and duplex residential units in 2019. Please see Exhibit C- Approved Plat. The property changed hands in September 2020; the new owner is proposing 55 townhouse/condominium residential units. The applicant has provided a SMART Housing letter stating that 5 ownership units will be included at 80% of Median Family Income (MFI) for 99 years. Please see Exhibit D- SMART Housing Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract is located northeast of the intersection of Lott Avenue and Mason Avenue in the MLK-183 area of the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area (NPA). The property is undeveloped and zoned SF-3-NP. Immediately north of the property is Springdale Neighborhood Park, which is zoned P-NP. The eastern boundary is Fort Branch Creek, and properties to the east are zoned SF-3-NP. While some of these properties are undeveloped because of their location in the floodplain, others in the area are developed with single family residences. Further to the east, on Delano Street and Jackie Robinson Street are properties zoned SF-6-NP and SF-6-CO-NP. South and southwest of the rezoning tract is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-3-NP. A single SF-6-NP tract is located in the vicinity and appears to be developed with a single family residence. To the west and northwest of the rezoning tract are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Further west, along Webberville Road, is a mix of SF-3-NP and GR-MU-NP zoned properties, including single family and multifamily properties, as well as a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2009-0151(RCA3) – Shoal Creek Walk RCA PC DATE: February 9, 2021 ADDRESS: 835 West 6th Street DISTRICT: 9 SITE AREA: 2.6 acres (113,256 square feet) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA: Downtown Austin Plan (Market / Lamar) District PROPERTY OWNER: Shoal Creek Walk, LTD., (Richard W. Duggan III) AGENT: Armbrust and Brown, PLLC, (Amanda Surman) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574), mark.graham@austintexas.gov REQUEST: To amend a 2010 Restrictive Covenant to modify the condition that requires installing a 10,000 square foot green roof, and a 10,000-gallon rain water collection tank and associated equipment to irrigate the green roof. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a third Amendment to the Restrictive Covenant as requested by the Applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: February 9, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 4, 2021: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES: No issues identified. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant requests changing the Restrictive Covenant which requires installing a green roof and a 10,000-gallon rainwater storage tank with Phase II development. Instead, Applicant proposes to provide funding to the Shoal Creek Conservancy for a project that restores parapets and installs lighting to the 1887 West 6th Street historic limestone bridge over Shoal Creek. The proposed contribution would match a City of Austin Neighborhood Partnering 1 of 18B-4 C14-2009-0151(RCA3) Page 2 Program grant to do the work listed in the attached Shoal Creek Conservancy letter. Please refer to the Applicant’s proposed redlines to the Restrictive Covenant. The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment area is comprised of a 2.6-acre tract that contains commercial buildings and parking structure situated next to Shoal Creek Greenbelt hike and bike trail facilities. This amendment application proposes to modify the covenant recorded in Office of Public Records of Travis County, Texas as Document 2010083202 and later amended in Documents 2013085495 and 2014188351. Phase I of the development included two buildings: 225,000 sq. ft. of administrative offices - and 6,790 sq. ft. of retail space. Phase II of the development, currently under construction, will add another 150,000 sq. ft. of administrative offices. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: LAND USES Office Office, retail (Whole Foods) Shoal Creek Greenbelt, Commercial Commercial, residential towers, greenbelt ZONING DMU-CURE Site West DMU East South DMU, DMU-CURE-CO, P, DMU, CBD-CO P, CBD-CO North DMU ABUTTING STREETS AND TRANSIT: Office Street Name West 6th Street West 5th Street ROW Pavement Classification Sidewalks Level 3 93 Level 3 72 50’ 50’ Yes, both sides #4, 5, …
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Andrei Lubomudrov Housing and Planning Department DATE: January 25, 2021 RE: Proposed annexation of 36 properties (approximately 115.4 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) C12M-2020-0137 On November 19, 2020, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District). The subject tracts are located south of Barton Creek Road approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Barton Creek Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and is located in the City of Austin’s ETJ. A map identifying the tracts to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. The assigned case number is C12M-2020- 0137. Applicant’s Proposal The 36 properties requesting annexation are currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, which was formed to serve the Lower Camelot neighborhood and now purchases water from Travis County WCID 10 as a wholesale customer. In light of aging infrastructure, the properties served by Camelot have entered into an agreement with the District to be annexed and receive upgraded infrastructure as fully annexed ratepayers. The annexation would also enable the installation of high-pressure fire hydrants, which would be valuable in mitigating potential damage from wildfires in the area. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on March 11, 2020, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. 1 1 of 4B-5 • • • • • • City Review Process The Agreement Concerning Creation of the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (Consent Agreement) requires City approval for the annexation of land by the District. The District is considered a “noncity service district” and as such, the City is not authorized to place restrictions or conditions on this consent. If the City fails or refuses to consent within 90 days of receipt of a written request, the owner may petition the City to make available those services to be provided by the District. Failure to execute a mutually agreeable contract for services within 120 days constitutes …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: 02/09/21 SPC-2009-0199D(R2) 2401 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702 MWM Design (Shari Pape) 305 E Huntland Drive Austin, TX 78758 (512) 689-3289 City of Austin (D’Anne Williams – Parks and Recreation Department) 919 W 28th Half Street Austin, TX 78705 (512) 974-9456 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Holly Street Plant Decommissioning and Demolition Revision ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or renee.johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Holly Neighborhood Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a revision to an existing site plan. The original site plan decommissioned and demolished portions of the existing Power Plant located on site. The revision to this site plan proposes to add a new use to the site: Community Recreation (Public) by adding 3,000 feet of trail to the existing hike/bike trail, revegetate portions of the site and other associated improvements. This will be done through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Austin Energy and the Parks and Recreation Department. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes a revision to an existing site plan to add 3,000 feet of trail to the existing hike and bike trail. Sites zoned Public (P) greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25-2-625. Lady Bird Lake (Urban) 938,358 752 SF, 21.54acres P-NP (Public) Community Recreation (Public) 326,463 SF, 34.8% PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED NEW USE PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Crossing Garden Home Owners Assn. (The) Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Riverside/Oltorf Neighborhood Plan Contact Team East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Riverside ATX Neighborhood Association Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation 1 of 7B-6 SPC-2009-0199D(R2) Holly Street Plant Decommissioning and Demolition Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Pleasant Valley Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Southeast Austin Neighborhood Alliance Tejano Town Waterfront Condominium Homeowners Association Page 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each …
CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN – COMPATIBILITY VARIANCES ONLY SP-2020-0282C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: February 9, 2021 Austin ENT South Clinic 6503 Menchaca Road Attn: Dr. Taylor H. Shepard ENT Real Estate, LP 3106 Harris Blvd. Austin, TX 78703 (512) 444-7944 (512) 400-4207 Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov Baeza Engineering, PLLC 9701 Brodie Lane #203 Austin, TX 78748 AGENT: CASE MANAGER: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Garrison Park Area PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to develop two vacant lots, zoned LO-NP (Limited Office – Neighborhood Plan) into a two story medical office building with ground floor parking. Total gross floor area is 9,850 square feet, with a total of 50 parking spaces (including 2 ADA spaces) and a bike rack. The site will have a single driveway accessing Menchaca Road. Public sidewalk improvements are proposed along Menchaca Road. One variance from compatibility setback requirements is being requested. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: (512) 974-3338 1) From 25 feet to seven feet for the easterly setback. [LDC § 25-2-1063] SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to place a variety of drainage and water quality improvements within the 25 foot compatibility setback. The encroaching improvements are all flush to the ground. The drainage improvements begin at the easterly edge of the building, approximately 33 feet west of the property line and extend over the compatibility setback. With the exception of the pond outlet structure, all drainage and water quality improvements are a minimum of 15 feet from the adjacent properties and are screened from view by a raised berm and landscaping. The outlet structure is built into the easterly slope of the berm at approximately seven feet from the property line and is screened from view with landscaping. In total, approximately 325 square feet of concrete and gravel improvements are located within the compatibility setback. There are two SF-3NP zoned parcels adjacent to the compatibility setback. One adjacent parcel is developed with a single story religious assembly (church) use. The other adjacent property is developed with a single family residence. That residence is located toward the front of the parcel where it does not appear to directly overlook location of the proposed drainage facilities. 1 of 6B-7 0.739 acres 32,191 sq. ft. LO-NP LO-NP Williamson Creek (Suburban) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance The proposed medical office is an allowed use in the LO-NP Zone. The use and form – being two-story construction with adequate parking, …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 8 PC DATE: Feb. 9, 2021 COUNTY: Williamson CASE NO.: C8-2020-0255.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Avery Lakeline Final Plat AREA: 97.21 ac. OWNER: Lakeline Avery Partners, LP (Alex Clarke) AGENT/APPLICANT: John A. Alvarez, P.E. (Jones Carter, Inc.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 14121 N US Hwy 183 WATERSHED: Buttercup Creek & South Brushy Creek EXISTING ZONING: CH-CS-MU-MF-4 PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily, Commercial-Retail, Commercial-Office, Assisted Living and Open Space DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Avery Lakeline Final Plat, an 8 lot subdivision on a 97.24 acre tract containing 2 lots commercial (34.99 ac), 4 lots multifamily (46.89 ac) and 2 lots for parkland (11.00 ac) with 4.33 acres dedicated for ROW with associated water, wastewater, paving, drainage and water quality facilities. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval with reasons based on the unaddressed review comments in the attached, initial Master Comment Report. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 1 of 6B-8 2 of 6B-8 S 2 0 ° 4 5 ' 0 2 " E 9 0 6 . 5 6 ' 30 BLOCK 1 29 28 C A N N O N M A R K W A Y 27 26 TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (6.177 ACRES) DOC. NO. 2012082085 O.P.R.W.C.T. Y E 1 V 5 R U O . 5 L S U T N A C L S A R E T A S A R H B C A 3 C LOT 3 BLOCK C MULTIFAMILY 11.13 AC. 6 ' 5 ' 0 1 . 3 3 ° E " 4 1 8 1 N 6 25 BLOCK 1 24 S 2 0 ° 4 5 ' 4 3 " E 8 1 5 . 0 5 ' LOT 4 BLOCK C MULTIFAMILY 12.00 AC. S87°38'10"W 435.52' L1 S88°04'17"W 534.02' STATE OF TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (REMAINDER 789.508 ACRES) VOL. 1723, PAGE 855 D.R.W.C.T. 23 22 BLOCK 1 21 20 19 AVERY STATION SECTION 1A, PHASE 1 DOC. NO. 2011052951 O.P.R.W.C.T. 18 17 C A N N O N M A R K W A Y M O N T O U R D R I V E 14 15 16 BLOCK 1 AVERY STATION SECTION 1A, PHASE 1 DOC. NO. 2011052951 O.P.R.W.C.T. 3 BLOCK 1 2 4 6 8 7 S A X E T , L L I …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 68 PC DATE: Feb. 9, 2021 COUNTY: Travis CASE NO.: C8-2020-0037 SUBDIVISION NAME: Marshall Ranch Preliminary Plan AREA: 37.23 ac. OWNER: Eanes Marshall Ranch, LP (Linda K. Haines) AGENT/APPLICANT: Jonathan Fleming (KTCivil) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1300 Lost Creek Blvd WATERSHED: Eanes Creek & Barton Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-2 PROPOSED LAND USE: Single-family, and Open Space DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Marshall Ranch Preliminary Plan, a development of a 37.23 acre tract containing 63 lots of single-family residential (16.36 ac), 1 lot private parkland (existing cemetery; 0.22 ac), 3 lots for drainage pedestrian access & PUE (15.62 ac) and 1 public lot (0.71 ac) with 4.32 acres dedicated for public ROW with associated water, wastewater, paving, drainage and water quality facilities. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval with reasons based on the outstanding review comments in the attached, initial Master Comment Report. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 1 of 8B-9 E G E RID L T S A C R O O M T R A D LA S C I MA S WHITEMARSH VALLEY N O Y N A N C D I A I N WORCHESTER Q U A K E R R I D G E DIA M O N D H E A D d x m . p a M n o i t a c o L e t i S - t c a r T l l a h s r a M \ s t i b h x E S G \ I i \ t c a r T l l a h s r a M - 1 0 0 0 2 B C M \ e n o t s e l i \ M T C E J O R P \ : L : g n w a r D i SUBJECT SITE S S A R G W A S A R R O N I M I N K KIT T A N S E T T C A P I T A L O C F A T P E I T X A A L S O F T E X A S K E E R T C S O L F O X C H A P E L B A Y …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 8 COUNTY: Williamson PC DATE: Jan. 12, 2021 CASE NO.: C8-2019-0057.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Pearson Ranch West Phase One Subdivision AREA: 40.544 ac. OWNER: Pearson Ranch, LLC (Brett Ames) AGENT/APPLICANT: Brian Grace, P.E. (BGE, Inc.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 14320 RR 620 WATERSHED: Lake Creek EXISTING ZONING: GR-MU PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily, ROW and Parkland DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Pearson Ranch West Phase One Subdivision which will create an 8 lot mixed-use subdivision on 40.544 acres with 2 lots of Commercial/Multi-Family (12.95 acres), 1 lot for access drives (1.49 acres), ROW dedication (4.96 acres) and 5 ETJ lots (21.14 acres) with all associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval with reasons for this subdivision plat based on the outstanding review comments in the attached, first Master Comment Report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 1 of 10B-10 PEARSON RANCH WEST - PHASE 1 LOCATION MAP 10/27/2020 N A M D O O G J : y B M P 6 2 : 0 4 : 5 0 2 0 2 / 7 2 / 0 1 : d e t t l o P 1 t u o y a L : t u o y a L . g w d P A M N O T A C O L I i 6 2 - 6 0 - 0 2 0 2 \ s t i b h x E _ 5 0 \ D D A C _ 1 0 \ D L \ 1 - H P - h c n a R - n o s r a e P - 0 0 - 1 7 6 7 \ C L L h c n a R _ n o s r a e P \ s t c e o r P C X T \ j \ : G BGE, INC. 1701 DIRECTORS BOULEVARD, SUITE 1000 AUSTIN, TX 78744 TBPE Registration No. F-1046 TEL: 512-879-0400 www.browngay.com 2 of 10B-10 “ ” “ ” “ ” “ ” “ ” “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ ” “ ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” “ “ ” ” “ ” “ “ ” ” “ ” BGE, Inc. 7330 San Pedro Ave, Suite 202 San …
M E M O R A N D U M Andrew Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department TO: FROM: DATE: January 29, 2021 SUBJECT: Street Right-of-Way Vacation Application for Chalmers Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department Avenue (F#10245-2002) Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the referenced right of way vacation. The owner, Housing Authority City of Austin (HACA) is asking for the vacation to further enhance their affordable housing project, provide a more continuous play area for the children, and increase pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in the neighborhood. HACA is tearing down the older buildings and increasing their unit count from 158 to 398. The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with an active site plan, # SP-2020-0004C. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) and Access Easement will be retained over the entirety of the ROW vacation area. Land Management is requesting that this item be submitted for placement on the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Agenda for their consideration. The applicant and/or their representative will be at the meeting. Staff contact: Mashell Smith 512-914-4455 and Stephany Roy at 404-357-1814 or landmanagement@austintexas.gov Applicant: Meg Greenfield, Dunaway Associates 512-306-7240; mgreenfield@dunawayassociates.com Property Owner: Housing Authority of Austin (HACA) Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent Land Management Development Services Department Attachment - Info Packet: Master Comment Report, Intro letter, Application, Survey, Location Map 1 of 28B-11 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Rejected Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: AT&T requires their facilities be relocated first before they can approve the vacation request. Lucy Cabading 512-974-9241 07/14/2020 "I can approve this after the AT&T facilities have been relocated, if I have a statement stating the vacation won't go into effect until after the facilities have been relocated." Approved With Conditions Lucy Cabading 512-974-9241 10/09/2020 10/09/2020 Comments: I accept the vacation of the ROW as long as we have a 10¿ easement in place to allow maintenance and placement of our facilities. & ENGRG DESIGN 817 W. North Loop Austin, TX 78756 737 255-4856 Thank you, David A. Williams LEAD OSP PLNG & …
M E M O R A N D U M Andrew Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: January 29, 2021 SUBJECT: Alley Right-of-Way Vacation Application for 2209 S. 1st Street (F#10350-2010) Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the referenced right of way vacation. The owner, RPC South First St, LLC is asking for the vacation to allow a mixed-use project, with live-work units and multifamily units. The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with an active site plan, # SP-2020-0351C.CP. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) and Drainage Easement will be retained over the entirety of the ROW vacation area. Land Management is requesting that this item be submitted for placement on the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Agenda for their consideration. The applicant and/or their representative will be at the meeting. Staff contact: Mashell Smith 512-914-4455 and Stephany Roy at 404-357-1814 or landmanagement@austintexas.gov Applicant: James M. Schissler, Civilitude, LLC 512-761-6161; jim@civilitude.com Property Owner: RPC South First St, LLC Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent Land Management Development Services Department Attachment - Info Packet: Master Comment Report, Intro letter, Application, Survey, Location Map B-12 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: November 23, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-162621 LM PROJECT NAME: [10350-2010] 2209 S 1st Street LOCATION: 2209 S 1ST ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Approved Comments: LM ATD Review Approved Approved Thank you, Rikki Benevides she/her/hers MGR OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN NETWORK ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS Austin-South M: 512.771.4961 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Lucy Cabading 11/16/2020 11/16/2020 Comments: After reviewing this request with the Director of the Austin Transportation Department, ATD approves of the alley right-of-way vacation. Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 11/17/2020 11/17/2020 11/23/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 B-12 As of: November 23, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-162621 LM PROJECT NAME: [10350-2010] 2209 S 1st Street LOCATION: 2209 S 1ST ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 11/18/2020 11/18/2020 Comments: Do not see any issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. LM AW Infrastructure Management Approved With Conditions Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 11/13/2020 11/13/2020 Comments: …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LUC DATE: 2/9/2021 CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0091.2A SUBDIVISION NAME: Turners Crossing North Phase 2 AREA: 100.665 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC (Matthew Scrivener) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jacob Kondo) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Approx. FM 1327 at N Turnersville Road GRIDS: G-8 WATERSHED: Rinard Creek COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 304 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Commercial, Drainage, Landscape, Park ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval with conditions of Turners Crossing North Phase Two Subdivision consisting of 304 lots on 100.665 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this final plat. The attached report details the conditions and the plat will be back for final approval when conditions are clear. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 10B-13 2 of 10B-13 3 of 10B-13 4 of 10B-13 5 of 10B-13 6 of 10B-13 7 of 10B-13 8 of 10B-13 9 of 10B-13 Turner’s Crossing North Phase 2 Location Map 10 of 10B-13
CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT U1 512-854-7687 Turners Crossing North - Phase 2 13023 N TURNERSVILLE RD C8J-2018-0091.2A UPDATE: 00 Sarah Sumner PHONE #: CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: January 25, 2021 REPORT DUE DATE: February 8, 2021 FINAL REPORT DATE: February 3, 2021 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is March 15, 2021. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: An update submittal is required. Please submit 1.0 of the plans and 1.0 copies of a letter that address each comment for distribution to the following reviewers. Clearly label information or packets with the reviewer’s name that are intended for specific reviewers. No distribution is required for the Planner 1. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on the following business day. Please note: if Austin Water rejects a plan on Update 2, a fee is due at or before resubmittal. Please contact Intake for the fee amount. REVIEWERS: Site Plan Plumbing : Cory Harmon Drainage Engineering : Kyle Virr Water Quality : Kyle Virr Electric Review - Andrea Katz - 512-322-6957 Comments cleared. 911 Addressing Review - Jorge Perdomo - 512-974-1620 AD 1 This plat review …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LUC DATE: 2/9/2021 CASE NO.: C8J-2008-0176.01.8A SUBDIVISION NAME: Sun Chase South Section Eight AREA: 20.157 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Qualico CR, LP (Vera Massaro) AGENT: Carlson Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Brian Kelling) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Sweet Mimosa Drive and Sparkling Light Drive GRIDS: R-11, R-12 WATERSHED: Dry Creek East COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 91 JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose EXISTING ZONING: I-SF-4A MUD: Southeast Travis County MUD Number 1 PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Sidewalk/Landscape ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: Granted for cut and fill associated with water quality and detention facilities. VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Requesting approval with conditions of Sun Chase South Section Eight Final Plat, consisting of 91 lots on 20.157 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of this subdivision. This plan has outstanding conditions to be satisfied to meet all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 7B-14 2 of 7B-14 3 of 7B-14 4 of 7B-14 5 of 7B-14 6 of 7B-14 Sun Chase South Section 8 Location Map 7 of 7B-14
CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT UPDATE: PHONE #: U0 512-854-7687 Sun Chase South Section 8 PEARCE LN C8J-2008-0176.01.8A 00 Sarah Sumner CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: January 11, 2021 REPORT DUE DATE: February 1, 2021 FINAL REPORT DATE: February 4, 2021(3 days have been added to the update deadline) STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is April 15, 2021. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: A formal update submittal is required. You must make an appointment with the Intake Staff (974-2689) to submit the update. Please bring a copy of this report with you upon submittal to Intake. Please submit 4 copies of the plans and 4 copies of a letter that address each comment for distribution to the following reviewers. Clearly label information or packets with the reviewer’s name if intended for a specific reviewer. No distribution is required for the Planner 1. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on the following business day. Please note: if Austin Water rejects a plan on Update 2, a fee is due at or before resubmittal. Please contact Intake for the fee amount. REVIEWERS: Planner 1: Elsa Garza …
February 2, 2021 Pio.Renteria@austintexas.gov Case Number SP-2019-0600C District-2. Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal for 4802 South Congress Avenue DATE: TO: CC: FROM: Re: SCCNPCT - Requesting Postponement Planning Commission February 09, 2021 Re: Applicant: Mike McHome Parks Department: Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov . Dear Scott Grantham, We, the SCCNPCT are requesting postponement February 9, 2021 Planning Commission for Case Number SP-2019- 0600C 4802 South Congress Avenue to March 9, 2021 Planning Commission. We the SCCNPCT will need time to communicate with the applicant Mike McHone for this Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal. We will consult with Scott Grantham from the Parks Department and the applicant as to the intent and specifics of this appeal for 4802 South Congress Avenue. Thank you, Mario Cantu, Keena Miller & SCCNPCT. Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: kevin mackie <> Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:11 AM Grantham, Scott case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Scott Grantham - I object to the exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C - Kevin Mackie (Mockingbird Lane) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Elizabeth Birns <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:30 PM Grantham, Scott NO to the exemption for SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Scott As a resident on Hedgewood Drive, near Williamson Creek AND 4802 S. Congress, I wanted to let you know that I am very much opposed to the exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C. If you allow the park land access exemption in this case, you will be setting a horrible precedent. Allowing this exemption tells all future developers that they can promise whatever they need to in order to get approval for a permit to build. And they know that they won’t be held accountable and will only have to pay a fine to essentially do whatever they wanted to do in the first place. This is simply not acceptable, so please vote NO! on this exemption. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Elizabeth Burns Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL …
