PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET 1010 W 26th LLC (Sudhakar Allada) Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera, PE) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 12, 2024 CASE: SP-2022-0591C COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 PROJECT NAME: Avalon Flats at Sixth ADDRESS OF SITE: 1808 W 6th St APPLICANT: AGENT: AREA: 0.4661 acre WATERSHED: Johnson Creek (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a multifamily development with nine free-standing units, with associated improvements and is requesting a waiver from 25-2-1063 to allow for a reduced setback. EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned MF-4-CO-NP. The use and site plan generally comply with the zoning ordinance. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: Waiver request is as follows: LDC Section 25-2-1063(B): A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property: 1) In an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; or 2) On which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive district is located. The applicant requests a waiver from a 25-foot compatibility setback to varied setbacks from less than one foot to just over 19 feet for residences and related improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to allow an encroachment of less than one foot of the two units on the southeast side of the lot into the compatibility setback triggered by the adjacent single-family use, and a smaller unit located almost wholly within the setback, but over six feet from the triggering property. The site’s buildable area is constrained by its shape and being bounded by three rights-of-way, and will be compatible with the scale of residential development in the surrounding area. The site was originally designed under and compliant with the ordinances that allowed for greater height and reduced setbacks. The site design also has height and driveway setback issues that will need to be addressed by the Board of Adjustment at a separate hearing. CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP Christine.Barton-Holmes@austintexas.gov PHONE: 974-2788 PROP. BUILDING CVR: 27.7% (5,642 sf) PROP. IMP. CVRG.: 65% (13,287 sf) PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.75:1 PROP. HEIGHT: 30’/3 stories* PROVIDED PARKING: 24 spaces PROJECT INFORMATION: 20,342.5 sf EXIST. ZONING: MF-4-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE : 60% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 70% ALLOWED F.A.R.: 0.75:1 HEIGHT: 30’/2 stories REQUIRED PARKING: NA PROPOSED ACCESS: from W 6th St and Theresa Avenue *Pending outcome of BOA hearing SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ETOD and Imagine Austin Planning Commission 3/12/2024 Agenda Background Next Steps 1 2 3 ETOD and Imagine Austin Background 1 ETOD Policy Plan • Builds on CapMetro's Federal Transit Administration-funded ETOD Study. • Provides a comprehensive policy framework to guide future development around the Project Connect system. • It helps the Austin community ensure that the results of Project Connect support residents of all incomes and backgrounds, especially those that have been disproportionately burdened by transportation and land use decisions. ETOD Station Area Typologies If a station has… …and is… …and has experienced… More Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Rapid Change More Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Slow Change Fewer Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Rapid Change Fewer Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Slow Change More Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Rapid Change More Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Slow Change Fewer Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Rapid Change Fewer Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Slow Change ETOD and Imagine Austin 2 Council Action on March 9, 2023 – Resolution no. 20230309-016 Imagine Austin and ETOD • ETOD Typologies: • Consider existing population, recent growth and economic development, and displacement risk of households • Address types of growth most needed for equitable outcomes in a station area • Incorporating ETOD Typologies into Imagine Austin allows for: • Updating IA Compliance Checklist • Formal consideration in zoning and neighborhood plan amendment • Demonstrating alignment and transit-supportive policy to the Federal case review Transit Administration Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Action on February 29, 2024 • ETOD Policy Map and Typologies with amendments was unanimously approved to be forwarded to the Planning Commission to be amended to Imagine Austin. • Amendments: • Inclusion of process for staff to incorporate latest available data • Inclusion of a footnote indicating the age of the data Imagine Austin and ETOD • The amendment to Imagine Austin will include: • The methodology through which staff developed the 8 ETOD Typologies • The 8 ETOD Typologies and their descriptions • The ETOD Typology map • A preface that provides context about the application of the ETOD Typologies and their map to Imagine Austin • Includes staff plan to update data, along with notation of data sources (incorporated from CPJC amendments). Next Steps 3 Imagine Austin- ETOD Amendment Timeline Briefing …
CPA-2024-0001 Exhibit A Background The Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan, accepted by City Council on March 9, 2023, through Resolution No. 20230309-016, included ETOD Typologies that are based on existing population, displacement risk, and relative change in population and jobs over the last decade. The resolution accepting the ETOD Policy Plan directed staff to initiate “amendments to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to reflect the ETOD Typologies included in the ETOD Policy Plan.” The purpose of the ETOD Policy Plan, including the ETOD Typologies, is to provide a policy framework to help Austin ensure that future development around the stations in the Project Connect transit system supports residents of all incomes and backgrounds, especially those who have been disproportionately burdened by past transportation and land use decisions. The ETOD Typologies The ETOD Typologies are intended to provide a snapshot of a station area’s current conditions. A station area is defined as roughly the ½ mile radius surrounding a station, or a 10-minute journey walking, biking, or rolling to or from a station. The eight Typologies were determined using several factors— existing population relative to other station areas, displacement risk of households, and the recent rate of change in jobs and population. More can be read about the methodology in the following pages. Because of their representation of current conditions in the station areas, the ETOD Typologies also speak to types of growth most needed for equitable outcomes in a station area. The ETOD Typology concept map shows the location of the different ETOD Typologies at station areas throughout the Project Connect system. The squares represent MetroRail and future Light Rail (rail) station areas, while the circles represent MetroRapid (bus) station areas. Although it is possible that some station locations may change as Project Connect engineering and design progresses in the future, Typologies based on the characteristics of any new station area locations will still be applied. Using the ETOD Typologies The ETOD Typologies provide additional context about what equitable growth should look like in a station area based on its characteristics and are intended to provide additional guidance to zoning and land use decision-making as city staff and decision makers evaluate recommended changes for consistency with the Imagine Austin Plan. Future Updates to the ETOD Typologies Staff will work to update the data used to inform the Typologies on a regular basis. Because of the small geographic scale …
PLANNING COMMISSION March 12, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on March 12, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Vice-Chair Azhar called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson- Secretary Awais Azhar -Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Claire Hempel - Chair Jennifer Mushtaler Candice Hunter - Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Jesús Garza– Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Mr. Santiago – Conveyed his concerns regarding the demolition of a bridge over the Colorado River. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of February 13, 2024 and February 27, 2024. Approve minutes from February 13, 2024 and postpone minutes of February 27, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. PUBLIC HEARING Location: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 439-511 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only), 515 Industrial Blvd & 4208 Terry O Lane, Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watersheds; South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Ungar Holdings LLC. Civilitude, LLC (Nhat Ho) Industry to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to March 26, 2024. Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to March 26, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 439-511 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only), 515 Industrial Blvd & 4208 Terry O Lane, Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watersheds;South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Ungar Holdings LLC. Civilitude, LLC (Nhat Ho) LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP Pending Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
# 1 2 3 Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Specialty Offshore, Inc. 96226 - Diving Services - 100% No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work Austin Alliance Group, LLC 91838 - Education and Training Consulting - 100% No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work Belfor USA Group, Inc. / Belfor Property Restoration 91024 - Fire And/Or Water Damage Restoration Services - 98% 9107366 - Restoration, Refurbishing, Maintenance And Repair, Tile - 2% No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. 91024 - Fire And/Or Water Damage Restoration Services - 98% 9107366 - Restoration, Refurbishing, Maintenance And Repair, Tile - 2% No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Mooring Recovery Services, Inc. / Mooring USA 91024 - Fire And/Or Water Damage Restoration Services - 98% 9107366 - Restoration, Refurbishing, Maintenance And Repair, Tile - 2% No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Eis Design, Inc. 91522 - Communication Marketing Services - 80% 9157355 - Outreach Services - 10% 91827 - Community Development Consulting - 10% Subs (FH) Taylor Collective Solutions, LLC (FW) Macwatson Enterprises, Inc. / Prographix (FB) Kara E. Henderson / Mindful Media, LLC Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type Goals/No Goals MBE/ WBE Non Sub AMA1090 Underwater Diving Inspections Water and Waste NG $740,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 1/18/2024 N/A IFB-IDIQ FY2024 Council Awards Report January 2024 139221 Executive Leadership Training (Multi-Department) General Services NG $450,000 over 3 years Jackson Dodd 1/18/2024 N/A Austin Public Health Non-Professional Services 139165 Non-Construction Restoration and Remediation Services Facilities and Grounds NG Steven Stenton Financial Services 1/18/2024 N/A Cooperative Agreement $2,550,000 over 5 years each 4 AVB4007 Marketing Support for ACC Expansion Project General Services $1,200,00 over 6 years 2.16 SG MG 97.08 0.76 2.92 Elisa Folco Austin Convention Center 1/18/2024 Yes Non-Professional Services Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for FY2024 Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for FY24 To-Date 100.00% 100.00% B= African American/ Black W= Caucasian/White SG= Solicitation Goal UNK=Unknown Participation H= Hispanic/ Latino F= Female MG= Met Goal A/N= Asian/Asian/Native American M= Male GFE= Good Faith Effort PTD= Participation To Date Non-Sub= Subcontractor Not Certified MBE/WBE=Combined Goals Council Awards Report PAGE 1 OF 2 Solicitation No Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA …
City of Austin Disparity Study 2022 Colette Holt & Associates Adisa Communications Cultural Strategies, Inc. Pink Consulting Disparity Study Legal Standards ▪ In 1989, US Supreme Court held race- and gender-conscious programs are subject to “strict scrutiny”, the highest level of judicial review ▪ M/W/DBE programs must meet two tests • Agency must prove it has a “compelling interest” based on “strong” statistical and anecdotal evidence of current discrimination or the effects of past discrimination in using race or gender in decision- making • Any remedies must be “narrowly tailored” to the evidence relied upon and regularly reviewed 2 Recent Legal Developments ▪ USDA “socially and economically disadvantaged” farmers program under American Rescue Plan struck down by three trial courts and class status granted ▪ Priority for grants to small restaurants owned by “socially and economically disadvantaged” persons, women and veterans struck down ▪ Oregon’s COVID relief fund for Blacks and Colorado’s fund for MBEs challenged and enjoined 3 Disparity Study Objectives ▪ Provide a legal defense for a government program if the program is challenged ▪ Meet constitutional requirements ▪ Provide policy and program recommendations ▪ Educate policy makers and stakeholders about the legal and economic issues to build consensus 4 Disparity Study Data and Methods ▪ Quantitative data sources • City contract and vendor records • Contract information from prime vendors • M/W/DBE/HUB Directories • Hoovers/Dun & Bradstreet • U.S. Census Bureau • Scholarly research ▪ Qualitative data sources • Business owner and stakeholder interviews • Electronic survey • City staff 5 Disparity Study Elements ▪ Legal review and analysis ▪ MBE/WBE Program review ▪ Utilization, availability and disparity analyses • Determination of City’s geographic and industry • Determination of MBE/WBE utilization in these markets markets • Estimation of MBE/WBE availability in these markets • Calculation of disparity ratios ▪ Economy-wide disparity analysis ▪ Anecdotal data collection and analysis ▪ Recommendations 6 Disparity Study Findings: Utilization ▪ Study analyzed FYs 2013-2018 contracts $50,000 or greater • Final Contract Data File ▪ 1,002 prime contracts totaling $826,453,073.73 ▪ 842 subcontracts totaling $249,783,337.28 ▪ Geographic market • 19 counties with Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas captured 82.9% of the Final Contract Data File ▪ Product market • 204 NAICS codes in Final Contract Data File 7 Disparity Study Findings: Utilization ▪ City’s utilization of M/WBEs ▪ MBEs: 9.6% • Blacks: 1.7% • Hispanics: 5.8% • Asians: …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources COA Goal Setting March 12, 2024 Edward Campos, Director Goal Setting Process • All COA solicitations with a projected value of $50K or greater are reviewed for project-specific goals • Project is assigned to a Business Development Counselor (BDC) for review and initial goal determination • Approval of determination based on complexity of procurement and recommendation of goal type • Final determination sent to Procurement Specialist/Contract Manager City of Austin | SMBR 2 What Documents/Tools do we use? • Solicitation document(s) provides project overview • Trade Summary Sheet identifies scopes of work o Minimum of at least 2 scopes of work o Minimum total of at least 3 certified MBE/WBEs • Percentages reflect the anticipated amount of materials/supplies/services/work involved in the project City of Austin | SMBR 3 Trade Summary City of Austin | SMBR 4 Goal Formula – eCAPRIS System City of Austin | SMBR 5 Project Specific Goal Calculation Why Would the City not establish goals on a project? • Exemptions to the MBE/WBE Procurement Program where goals cannot be established • Sole Sources, Cooperative Agreements, Critical Business Needs, Ratifications • Insufficient Scopes of Work • Minimum of 2 distinct scopes of work • Referenced project identified one scope of work • Insufficient Availability of MBE and WBE firms City of Austin | SMBR 7 City of Austin Small & Minority Business Resources Department Questions?
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Members attended both virtually and in‐person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:39pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In‐Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks (Vice Chair), Amin Dhukka, Terry Mitchell, Julio Rojas‐Aguilar, Salman Rashid Erica Douglass, Talan Tyminski, TK Tunchez Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on February 6, 2024. The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Vice Chair, Lena Banks and seconded by Committee Member, Amin Dhukka. Approved on a 6‐0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Overview of the 2022 Disparity Study by Colette Holt of Colette, Holt & Associates. The data and recommendations from the 2022 Disparity Study conducted by Colette, Holt & Associates were presented to the new members of the committee. 3. Overview of MBE/WBE Goal Setting by SMBR Acting Assistant Director, Felecia Shaw. SMBR Director, Edward Campos gave the presentation in Acting Assistant Director Shaw’s absence. The presentation outlined City’s process when establishing minority and women‐owned business goals on a project. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from the Director on initiatives related to SMBR. SMBR Director, Edward Campos briefed the Committee on the following: o SMBR will present to the City's Audit and Finance Committee on March 27th. The Committee will be updated on the Personal Net Worth process, status of work on the ordinance and rule revisions, and an overview of the annual procurement forecasts and annual aspirational goals. Page 1 of 2 Office. report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Month’s Agenda: Future Items: o Presented some key information provided to the Boards and Commissions by the City Clerk’s 5. Briefing from the SMBR staff on the Council Awards and Certification Roll reports. SMBR Assistant Director, Tamela Saldana provided the updates on the Council Awards reports. SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided the update on the Certification Roll Officer elections for Chair and Vice‐Chair Presentation on the development of the Annual Aspirational MBE/WBE Goals Staff briefings (Director’s updates and staff …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING March 12, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the January 9, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS (Chair Thompson). 2. Briefing regarding attendance and conflict of interest sign-in sheets, especially for remote attendees 3. Officer elections will be held at the April 9th meeting (Chair Thompson) 4. Briefing regarding electronic correspondence with commissioners, stated in the recent email notice from Communications & Technology Management (CTM) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a designated speaking time duration for CDC board members (Chair Thompson, Housing Department Staff) 6. Discussion and approval regarding setting a date for a Special Called Meeting on Saturday, April 27th or Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Chair Thompson) DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion regarding City of Austin 2024 – 2025 budget and potentially forming a working group to make recommendations to …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report March 12, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 1/31/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $382,594 0% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 Success Rate% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date January 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 5 0 1 0.63% #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs A Year Ago Number Served 5 Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report February 13, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2023 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 12/31/23 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,129,404.00 $518,925.16 $258,015.43 $581.18 $777,521.77 69% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 26 Success Rate% 60% Austin Public Health Report on PY23 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date December 2023 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 400 10 25 595 0 106 SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 317 595 A Year Ago #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 9, 2023 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JANUARY 9, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:33pm with 8 members present. Commissioners Estevan Delgado and Cynthia Jaso joined the meeting at 6:37pm and 6:38pm, respectively. UPDATE THIS SECTION Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Cynthia Jaso Raul Longoria Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Estevan Delgado Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Steven Brown Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Miriam Garcia Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Letitia Brown Chris Duran Angel Zambrano Susan Watkins Ursula Henderson Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the November 14, 2023, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. The minutes from the meeting of December 12, 2023, were approved on Vice Chair Brown’s motion, Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s second, on a 10-0-0 vote with the amendment that Commissioner Brown was present at the 12/12/2023 meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion on the Ending Community Homeless Coalition (ECHO) and Homelessness Response System (Kate Moore, Vice President of Strategy and Quiana Fisher, Vice President of Programs) Kate Moore and Quiana Fisher gave the presentation. 3. Presentation and discussion on Neighborhood Services Unit Rent Assistance Program (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano gave the presentation. 4. Presentation and discussion on the CSBG Community Needs Assessment for the Neighborhood Services Unit (Kelly Nichols, Partner, Woollard, Nichols, and Torres Consulting) Kelly Nichols gave the presentation. 5. Presentation and discussion on Summary of FY 22-23 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Public Comments (Chris Duran, Housing Department) Chris Duran gave the presentation. 6. Presentation and discussion on the I Belong in Austin eviction prevention program (Susan Watkins, Community Development Manager, Ursula Henderson, Program Manager I, Housing Department, and Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, El Buen Samaritano) Susan Watkins, Ursula Henderson, and Dr. Rosamaria Murillo gave the presentation. 2 WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Briefing from the Working Group on Rental Assistance (Commissioners Achilles, Elias, and Estevan Delgado) Commissioners Achilles, E. Delgado and Vice Chair Elias gave a briefing regarding the goals of …
Discussion on community needs and spending priorities for the FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan for federal grants. Agenda Where Does Our Funding Come From? Planning and Reporting for Federal Funding How We Make Decisions Fair Housing Programs and Activities Overview What We've Heard From the Community Group and Community Input How do we fund our programs? HUD Annual Entitlement Grants Housing Trust Fund Approved City Bonds City Operating Budget Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funds CARES Act Federal Grants: Planning & Reporting Programs & Activites The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for what in recent years has been approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. Each year, we plan and evaluate the programs funded by the HUD grants. 5 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 6 How are funding decisions made? We are here Community Participation: Community Needs Assessment Available Use of Funding Sources Consolidated Plan Housing Needs & Market Analysis Other Planning Efforts Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 7 Consolidated Plan Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing Consolidated Plan (5-Year) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 8 Fair Housing • 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) • Potential upcoming "Equity Plan" related to fair housing • Seeking input and surveying on fair housing issues, experiences 9 Programs & Activities 10 Who Do We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 64.4% 3,017 # households served FY 22-23 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 17.5% 16.7% Extremely Low Income (<30% MFI) Very Low Income (31%- 50% MFI) Low Income (51%-80% MFI) 1.4% 81%+ MFI *Income data does …
RECOMMENDATION 03112023‐2 Funding for Emergency Housing Assistance WHEREAS Aus(cid:415)n con(cid:415)nues to face a housing affordability crisis par(cid:415)cularly impac(cid:415)ng renters that have seen mul(cid:415)ple years of rental increases, and WHEREAS the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study noted that the increased cost of rental housing was the highest‐ranked domain of priority for par(cid:415)cipants in the town hall mee(cid:415)ngs, and WHEREAS, in the referenced Study, 10% of respondents indicated they had been homeless in the last 5 years, 65% of respondents spent 30% or more of their income on housing while 9% spent more than half of their income, and WHEREAS the City of Aus(cid:415)n provided funding for a program en(cid:415)tled “I Belong in Aus(cid:415)n” to provide emergency assistance for renters in danger of losing their housing including short‐term rental assistance as well as moving and storage expenses to lessen the impact of forced reloca(cid:415)on, and WHEREAS “I Belong in Aus(cid:415)n” had over 800 people on the wai(cid:415)ng list when the program began this year, and that wai(cid:415)ng list quickly grew to 4,000 before being capped at that number indica(cid:415)ng the con(cid:415)nuing need for this assistance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends that the Aus(cid:415)n City Council approve con(cid:415)nued funding in the next fiscal year based on an evalua(cid:415)on of the program’s effec(cid:415)veness in preven(cid:415)ng homelessness for diverse clients to mi(cid:415)gate the affordability crisis and accomplish strategic goals related to housing stabiliza(cid:415)on, economic opportunity, and affordability.
MUSIC COMMISSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FY24-25 DRAFT Date: March 4, 2023 Recommendation: Directive to the City Council for the City to invest in Austin's music economy initiatives to sustain, grow, and transform our music industry. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Music Commission, in support of the music community, recommends that the Austin City Council designate a minimum $3.36 Million investment for FY2024 to fuel Austin's music industry growth and support the music community. The commission recommends that the funds be invested in: Fiscal support for the Creative Space Assistance Program – match FY23-34 funding lever. CSAP awards between $5,000 and $50,000 to commercial creative spaces facing displacement or new leases at higher and unaffordable rates. Grant funds may be used for revenue-generating space improvements, partial lease payments, and gap financing for creative space purchases. $1.5 Million/ City General Fund Fiscal support for the Music and Entertainment Division musician performance program. Funding for city-sponsored music events (festivals, street performance program, City Council, and Music Commission performances) showcasing artists from each of the 10 council districts and compensated at the city-approved rate of $200 per performance per musician. $100,000 / City General Fund Fiscal support for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians health insurance programs. Funding for HAAM’s health insurance navigator and insurance premium programs. $500,000 / City General Fund Initiation and fiscal support for a new disaster-related Stormy Weather Fund. Financial compensation for musicians and music workers demonstrating financial loss caused by declared disaster emergencies and resulting power failures. $800,000 per year ongoing, subject to adjust based on the frequency of emergencies / Austin Energy Annual Revenue Rationale The music industry is vital to the economic and cultural life of our city and deserves the same investment as other key growth industries in Austin. 1 of 2 Music and musicians contribute significantly to Austin's economy, including our robust tourism economy. The cost of living in Austin has risen to nearly unsustainable levels. From 2011 to 2021, the median home price in Austin increased from $193,000 to $517,000, and the median rent increased from $815 to $1,387. Many musicians struggle to make a living in Austin due to affordability issues. According to a survey by the Austin Music Census, nearly three-quarters of musicians in Austin reported making less than $18,000 per year from music-related income. Funding activities that provide more paid work to Austin …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims Christian Aguirre Yuri G Barragán VACANT Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 4 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on February 12, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action on identifying speakers, presentations, and setting or confirming agenda 6. Approve a motion to create two new working groups for Communication and Community Outreach. items for Community Townhall Meeting in April. Sponsored by Chair Neal & Vice Chair Aguirre 3. Discussion and possible action on a retreat date and agenda. Sponsored by Chair Neal & Vice Chair Aguirre 4. Approve an updated recommendation on Emergency Rental Assistance. Sponsored by Commissioner Curry & Chair Neal 5. Approve a recommendation to the council on demographic data. Sponsored by Commissioner Wollerson & Chair Neal Sponsored by Chair Neal & Vice Chair Aguirre 7. Approve a recommendation on Austin Music Economy Initiatives. Sponsored by Commissioner Wollerson & Chair Neal 8. Discussion and action to approve budget recommendations to the council. Sponsored by Chair Neal & Vice Chair Aguirre WORKING GROUP UPDATES Members: Curry, Davis, Wollerson the Increasing Community Input Working Group. Members: Neal, …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 2 0 2 4 0 3 1 1 - 7 FOR Budget for Austin's music economy WHEREAS The music industry is vital to the economic and cultural life of our city and deserves the same investment as other key growth industries in Austin. WHEREAS Music and musicians contribute significantly to Austin's economy, including our robust tourism economy. WHEREAS The cost of living in Austin has risen to nearly unsustainable levels. From 2011 to 2021, the median home price in Austin increased from $193,000 to $517,000, and the median rent increased from $815 to $1,387. WHEREAS Many musicians struggle to make a living in Austin due to affordability issues. According to a survey by the Austin Music Census, nearly three-quarters of musicians in Austin reported making less than $18,000 per year from music-related income. WHEREAS Funding activities that provide more paid work to Austin musicians can help protect the city's economic growth. This includes supporting music venues, festivals, and events that hire local musicians, as well as initiatives that provide training and resources for musicians to build their careers and generate more income. WHEREAS By investing in the music industry and supporting musicians in Austin, the city can maintain the vibrancy of its cultural identity and ensure the continued contribution of the music industry to the local economy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to the City Council for the City to invest in Austin's music economy initiatives to sustain, grow, and transform our music industry and that the Austin City Council designate a minimum $3.36 Million investment for FY2024 to fuel Austin's music industry growth and support the music community. The commission recommends that the funds be invested in: • Fiscal support for the Creative Space Assistance Program – match FY23-34 funding lever. CSAP awards between $5,000 and $50,000 to commercial creative spaces facing displacement or new leases at higher and unaffordable rates. Grant funds may be used for revenue-generating space improvements, partial lease payments, and gap financing for creative space purchases. $1.5 Million/ City General Fund • Fiscal support for the Music and Entertainment Division musician performance program. Funding for city- sponsored music events (festivals, street performance program, City Council, and Music Commission performances) showcasing artists from each of the 10 council districts and compensated at the city-approved rate of $200 per performance per musician. …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 03112024-4 Funding for Emergency Housing Assistance WHEREAS Austin continues to face a housing affordability crisis particularly impacting renters that have seen multiple years of rental increases, and WHEREAS the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study noted that the increased cost of rental housing was the highest- ranked domain of priority for participants in the town hall meetings, and WHEREAS, in the referenced Study, 10% of respondents indicated they had been homeless in the last 5 years, 65% of respondents spent 30% or more of their income on housing while 9% spent more than half of their income, and WHEREAS the City of Austin provided funding for a program entitled “I Belong in Austin” to provide emergency assistance for renters in danger of losing their housing including short-term rental assistance as well as moving and storage expenses to lessen the impact of forced relocation, and WHEREAS “I Belong in Austin” had over 800 people on the waiting list when the program began this year, and that waiting list quickly grew to 4,000 before being capped at that number indicating the continuing need for this assistance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve continued funding in the next fiscal year based on an evaluation of the program’s effectiveness in preventing homelessness for diverse clients to mitigate the affordability crisis and accomplish strategic goals related to housing stabilization, economic opportunity, and affordability. Date of Approval: 3/11/2024 Record of the Vote: Adopted without objection on a 12-1 vote. VOTE Present: Jerome Benson (Jerry Joe) John Scott Neal ● Christian Aguirre ● ● ● Gary Brown ● Brandon Wollerson ● Charles Curry • Mariana Krueger (virtual) • Yuri G Barragán (virtual) ● Alexander Andersen • Melissa Taylor Page 1 of 2 • Morgan Davis (virtual) • David Garza Attest: Alyssa Parra, Staff Liaison Page 2 of 2
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240311-5 COLLECTION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY DATA WHEREAS Accurate data collection of marginalized communities provides the City of Austin with the information needed to adequately support and serve each community. Because there is no national collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data, the City of Austin must begin collecting that data from City employees and community members accessing City services. WHEREAS the City of Austin conducted an LGBTQ+ Quality of Life survey, with a report given on October 11, 2021, providing several recommendations on how to improve the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community in Austin, TX; and, WHEREAS, a key recommendation from the Quality of Life survey is to “enhance sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection efforts”; and, WHEREAS, even before the QOL survey, on February 11, 2019, the LGBTQ QOL Commission passed a recommendation that supported the full inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection within the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, on October 21, 2021, Austin City Council formally condemned non- consensual and medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children and directed the City Manager to explore methods to implement a public education campaign to provide accurate, affirming information to the doctors and parents of intersex children about these children’s health, to counter misinformation that can be presented as medical advice, therefore providing an important reason to collect data regarding the intersex population in the city as well (SOGI+); and, WHEREAS, in March 2016, the Health Resources Services Administration(HRSA) added SO/GI data as required elements to be reported yearly in the Uniform Data System (UDS), beginning in Calendar Year 2016. The Program Assistance Letter (PAL 2016-2) states that “sexual orientation and gender identity (SO/GI) can play a significant role in determining health outcomes,” and that “gaining a better understanding of populations served by health Page 1 of 3 centers, including sexual orientation and gender identity, promotes culturally competent care delivery, and contributes to reducing health disparities overall.”; and, WHEREAS, in February 2020, the Central Health Equity Policy Council adopted a policy initiative to move to expand SOGI data gathering as part of a push to adopt HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index, which is the national LGBTQ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ patients, visitors, and employees; and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, March 11, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in‐person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in‐person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512‐974‐2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims Christian Aguirre Yuri G Barragán VACANT Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER Appointment Commissioner Gary Brown District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen Minutes Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Chair Scott called to order at 7:05 PM ROLL CALL: Absent: Marti Bier Dereca Sims Page 1 of 4 Present: Jerome Benson (Jerry Joe) John Scott Neal ● Christian Aguirre ● ● ● Gary Brown ● Brandon Wollerson ● Charles Curry Mariana Krueger (virtual) Yuri G Barragán (virtual) ● Alexander Andersen Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis (virtual) David Garza PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul Scott, CEO HAAM – Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, speaking on #7 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER Motioned by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Wollerson, it passed unanimously by roll call vote with Commissioner Garza off the dais. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on February 12, 2023. Motion by Garza, seconded by Anderson, passed unanimously with Kruger abstaining. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Motion to approve a recommendation on Austin Music Economy Initiatives by Commissioner Wollerson, seconded by Commissioner Curry, Passed unanimously by roll call vote with Commissioners Garza and Commissioners Andersen abstaining. 3. Discussion and action on identifying speakers, presentations, and setting or confirming agenda items for Community Townhall Meeting in April. Discussion on future agenda topic for April of a cultural center a survey events like pride we can take part in how …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, January 8, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen, Janel Venzant Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Yung-ji Kim Board Member/Commissioners absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on December 11, 2023. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES December 11, 2023 Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for December 11, 2023, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0; APPROVED MINUTES FOR December 11, 2023. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: C15-2023-0051 Linda Sullivan for Suzanne McFayden-Smith – Lotus Management 3. Trust 4400 Waterford Place On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION; AE APPROVAL The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations): 25-2-551(C)(2)(a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 47.4 percent (requested), and 25-2-551(C)(2)(b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 10 percent (maximum allowed) to 17.8 percent (requested), in order to remodel an uncovered wood deck in a “LA” and “DR”, Lake Austin and Development Reserve zoning district. Note: 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded after April 22, 1982, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 20 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (c) if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D), 30 percent. For the above address the Subdivision …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0004 BOA DATE: Monday, March 11th, 2024 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Dax Castro ADDRESS: 3200 Stratford Hills Ln OWNER: Paige Mycoskie ZONING: PUD LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8 BLK B STRATFORD HILLS SEC II VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the height permitted from six (6) feet to twelve (12) feet. SUMMARY: erect a 12 ft fence ISSUES: lower elevation LAND USES ZONING PUD PUD Site North South Westlake Hills Full Purpose East Westlake Hills Full Purpose West PUD Residential Residential Residential NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Association Save our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM02/1 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ 13261995 C15-2024-0004 0113110508 Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ Subdivision Legal Description: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _________________________________ Block(s): _____________________________ Outlot: _________________________________ Division: _____________________________ Zoning District: ___________________________________________________________________ I/We ________________________________________________ on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for ________________________________________________ affirm that on Month , Day , Year , hereby apply for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment for consideration to (select appropriate option below): Erect Attach Complete Remodel Maintain Other: ____________ Type of Structure: ______________________________________________________________ City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 2/9/22 | Page 4 of 8 ITEM02/2 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting …
March 5, 2024 Leah Peraldo 507 W North Loop Blvd Austin, TX 78751 Re: C15-2024-0004 Property Description: LOT 8 BLK B STRATFORD HILLS SEC II Dear Leah, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) at 3200 Stratford Hills Ln. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0007 BOA DATE: Monday, March 11th, 2024 ADDRESS: 1503 Robert Weaver Ave OWNER: Joel Beder & Joe Yu COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Hector Avila ZONING: SF-3-NP (East Cesar Chavez) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT C BLK 2 OLT 69 DIV O AUSTIN OAKS SIXTY EIGHT VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet to 14 feet. SUMMARY: erect an attached garage ISSUES: abnormal street configuration and turn around for emergency vehicles affects the lot ZONING LAND USES SF-3-NP Site North CS-MU-V-CO-NP SF-3-NP South SF-3-NP East SF-3-NP West Single-Family Commercial - Mixed-Use Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Non-Profit East Austin Conservancy East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friendly Fiends of Haskell Street Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Development Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Tejano Town ITEM03/1 C15-2024-0007 13262464 0200050104 SF-3-NP Council District: 3 ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 PROP. GARAGE ADDITION FOR JOE BEDER 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78702 ” C1 1 ITEM03/6 PROP. GARAGE ADDITION FOR JOE BEDER 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78702 updated Site Plan ” C1 1 ITEM03/7 ITEM03/8 ITEM03/9 ITEM03/10 ITEM03/11 ITEM03/12 ITEM03/13 ITEM03/14 ITEM03/15 ITEM03/16 ITEM03/17 ITEM03/18 ITEM03/19 ITEM03/20 ITEM03/21 ITEM03/22
March 5, 2024 Hector Avila 109 S Center St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2024-0007 Property Description: LOT C BLK 2 OLT 69 DIV O AUSTIN OAKS SIXTY EIGHT Dear Hector, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 at 1503 Robert Weaver Ave. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0009 BOA DATE: Monday, March 11th, 2024 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 3706 Meadowbank Dr OWNER: Stephanie & David Goodman AGENT: Victoria Haase ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 VARIANCE REQUEST: requesting parking structure be closer to front lot line than building façade. SUMMARY: erect a two-story garage ISSUES: two heritage trees located in front yard setback with critical root zone ZONING LAND USES SF-3-NP Site North LA South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Association TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM04/1 C15-2024-0009 13278842 0121060517 (WANG) Council District: 10 ITEM04/2 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the applicable Findings Statements as part of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected as incomplete. Please attach any additional supporting documents. NOTE: The Board cannot grant a variance that would provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated. I contend that my entitlement to the requested variance is based on the following findings: Reasonable Use The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Hardship 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: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 2/9/22 | Page 5 of 8 ITEM04/3 Area Character 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: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Parking (additional criteria for parking variances only) Request for a …
March 5, 2024 Victoria Haase P.O. Box 41957 Austin, TX 78704 Re: C15-2024-0009 Property Description: LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 Dear Victoria, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-1604 at 3706 Meadowbank Dr. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
3706 Meadowbank Drive Austin, Texas 78703 Board of Adjustment Case No. C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment Public Hearing - March 11, 2024 ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/8-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/9-PRESENTATION 3706 Meadowbank Dr.- C15-2024-0009 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – March 11, 2024 ITEM04/10-PRESENTATION
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0010 BOA DATE: Monday, March 11th, 2024 ADDRESS: 5413 Guadalupe St OWNER: Guadalupe Heights LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 AGENT: Marek Hnizda ZONING: MF-4-CO-NP (North Loop) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 16&21 BLK 1 NORTHFIELD ANNEX NO 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet (maximum allowed) to three (3) stories and 30 feet (requested) for a building located 50-ft or less from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district (C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to four (4) stories and 40 feet (requested) Section 25-2-1064 (Front Setback): (1) (b) & (2) to decrease the front setback from 25 feet (minimum required) to 15 feet (requested) on a tract that adjoins property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district and fronts on the same street and Section 25-2-1067 (Design Regulations): (G) (1) & (2) decrease driveway/parking setback from 25 feet (required) to 0 (zero) feet SUMMARY: erect a Multi-Family building with associated improvements ISSUES: unique shape of lot; existing adjacent buildings have similar setbacks ZONING LAND USES MF-4-CO-NP Site North CS-CO-NP South SF-3-NP East MF-3-NP; SF-3-NP West MF-3-NP; SF-3-NP Multi-Family General Commercial Services Single-Family Mutli-Family; Single-Family Mutli-Family; Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neighborhood Alliance North Loop Neighborhood Association North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin ITEM05/1 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information …
March 5, 2024 Laxman Patil Guadalupe Heights, LLC 119 E 6th St #705 Austin, Tx 78701 Re: C15-2024-0010 Property Description: LOT 16&21 BLK 1 NORTHFIELD ANNEX NO 2 Dear Laxman, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Sections 25-2-1063, 25-2- 1064, and 25-2-1067 at 5413 Guadalupe St. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Namely, any new permanent elevated structures (buildings, overhang, retaining walls, etc.) proposed on this property must meet 15’ radial clearance from any existing overhead electric facilities. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
PROPERTY LINE SIDE SETBACK " 0 - ' 5 1 25'-0" 25'-0" BUILDABLE AREA A= 13,803 sq ft K C A B T E S R A E R Y T I L I B T A P M O C I E N I L Y T R E P O R P E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S T N O R F G N N O Z E S A B I K C A B T E S T N O R F Y T I L I B T A P M O C I 15'-0" PROPERTY LINE SIDE SETBACK 25'-0" K C A B T E S R A E R Y T I L I B T A P M O C I E N I L Y T R E P O R P 2 5'- 0 " 1 5'- 0 " BUILDABLE AREA A= 10,354 sq ft COMPATIBILITY REAR SETBACK 2 5'- 0 " PROPERTY LINE K C A B T E S R A E R Y T I L I B T A P M O C I E N I L Y T R E P O R P HARDSHIP: BUILDABLE AREA DEFICIENCY: ≈ 3,449 sqft. K C A B T E T S N O R E P O R P E K C A B RTY LIN T E T S N O R G F NIN O E Z S A B ATIBILITY F P M O C T E E R T S E P U L A D A U G 3 1 4 5 1 5 7 8 7 s a x e T , n i t s u A P L D G 1220 Lavaca Street Wednesday, October 5, 2022 SIDE SETBACK PROPERTY LINE " 0 - ' 5 1 SIDE SETBACK 25'-0" PROPERTY LINE " 0 - ' 5 1 PROPERTY AREA = 27,873 SF PROPERTY AREA = 27,873 SF TYPICAL MF-4 PROPERTY SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0" 1 5413 GUADALUPE ST SCALE: 1/32" = 1'-0" 2 N A01 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: COMPATIBILITY DIAGRAMS Friday, February 9, 2024BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS:COMPATIBILITY DIAGRAMSITEM05/1-PRESENTATION 1 0'- 6 " LOT 22 SF-3 ZONING LOT 23 BLOCK 1 LOT 24 BLOCK 1 55TH STREET 9'-11" " 0 - ' 6 2 " …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 1 4 0 3 January 8, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-551(C)(2)(a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope and 25-2-551(C)(2)(b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback 3. 25-2-1063(C)(1)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit; 25-2-1063(C)(2)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit and 25-2-1063(C)(3) from height limitations to increase the height limit Postponed 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Jan8 Interpretations Jan8 Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) December 11, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) Section 25-2-1604 (Garage Placement) (C) (1) parking structure 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from two setback requirements: to decrease the front yard setback and to decrease the minimum interior side yards setbacks (BAAP Special Exception) (Added Jan8# 2024) 0 0 0 0 23 8 0 0 33 4 1 0 5 29 0 20 7 0 (Added Dec11# 2023) 0 0 1 (Appvd Dec11) 0 Postponed 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Dec 11 Interpretations Dec 11 Special Exceptions cases Dec 11 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Dec 11 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) November 13, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) to increase the maximum number of vehicle queue lanes 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width Postponed 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from two setback requirements, to decrease the front yard setback and to decrease the minimum interior side yards setbacks (BAAP Special Exception) Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March 11, 2024, AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Thomas Ates ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Brian Poteet ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Margaret Shahrestani The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). ___Jeffery Bowen ___Janel Venzant ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Yung-ju Kim ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on January 8, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES January 8, 2024 Discussion and action on the following cases. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Variance cases: 2. C15-2024-0004 Leah Peraldo for Paige Mycoskie 3200 Stratford Hills Lane 3. 4. On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; AE REPORT; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the height permitted from six (6) feet (required) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on west property line in an “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine Re: Variance for 1503 Rover Weaver Ave Monday, March 4, 2024 1:23:07 PM image.png You don't often get email from mrschofieldesq@gmail.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Ms. Ramirez, Sorry to write again, but I just noticed that in the City's permit portal the owners put in their variance application that the variance is related to the driveway being an emergency vehicle turnaround. This is not true AT ALL. Like I said in the previous email, this was previously a sidewalk and was converted to a driveway by the previous owner. This is not a fire lane or emergency vehicle turnaround and never has been. In the 12 years we've lived in our home, there have been ambulances, 2 fire trucks, street sweepers and weekly garbage trucks that pull into our cul-de-sac and use the street space to loop around and leave. Emergency access or egress has never been an issue and it's troubling that the owners of 1503 or framing this as an emergency hardship for them. We were not planning to fight this variance at all, but it's troubling to see them making these untrue arguments in their request. It's also troubling to see the application says that this variance will "add to the character of the neighborhood". It's pretty self-serving to say that our neighborhood (which has had a great character for many years) will have a better character if they can build a garage within the setback. Thank you again for your consideration. Carmen and Mike Schofield 1502 Robert Weaver Ave On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 1:02 PM Mike Schofield wrote: Hi Ms. Ramirez, We are neighbors of the 1503 property and live at 1502 Robert Weaver Ave. My wife and I wanted to make sure that you have the attached letter that we provided to the owners of 1503 (Joel and Joe) asking for a variance for their setback. We asked them to submit this letter with their application to make it clear that our signature of support was tentative and that we would want more information about the plans. Hopefully they already submitted this with their variance request. For context about our concern and what we said in our letter, please note that the area in front of 1503 is not typical street ROW, it is parkland dedicated when LBJ donated this …
