COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES DECEMBER 10th, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on December 10th, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Jenny Achilles Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Gavin Porter Michael Tolliver Jo Anne Ortiz Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Susan Watkins Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) CALL TO ORDER Chair Cheryl Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:49 pm with 8 commissioners present. Commissioners Gavin Porter, Cynthia Jaso, Jo Anne Ortiz, and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently three vacancies on the board. 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. Zenobia Joseph, Mami Camara and Imani Aanu addressed the CDC. The meeting was recessed at 7:10 pm due to lost quorum when Commissioner Arnold briefly left the dais due to technical issues. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 7:15 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the November 11th, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. This item was moved to a future meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion on the Tenant Relocation Ordinance and Program (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department and Nicole King, Laveer Logix) Susan Watkins and Nicole King presented. Zenobia Joseph addressed the commission with her concerns regarding Items 2 and 3, and submitted documentation for the commissions’ consideration. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule, with an alternative date of November 18,2025 to accommodate Veterans’ Holiday (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) Edward Blake presented. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Vice Chair Elias second, a motion to approve 2025 meeting schedule was approved on an 8-0-0 vote. 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 …
FY23-24 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report Results Discussion of spending and performance results of the FY23-24 City of Austin Action Plan Agenda • Review of Federal Reporting Process • Review of FY23-23 CAPER Results • Update on FY25-26 Action Plan Process • Questions and Comments Review of Federal Reporting Process U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Reporting Overview Consolidated Plan) (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes planned 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 and Annual Action Plan *You Are Here: The Fiscal Year 23-24 CAPER presents results from Year 5 of the FY19-FY24 5-Year Consolidated Plan FY23-24 CAPER Financial and Performance Results Funding Source FY 2023-24 Action Plan Estimated Services New Funding FY 2023-24 CAPER Results Services Provided Actual Expenditures Program / Activity SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE Child Care Services Senior Services Mental Health Services Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS AIDS Services of Austin/VH Project Transitions Integral Care ATCIC ASHwell Hotel/Motel Assistance HOPWA - Adm HOMELESS ASSISTANCE Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Public Facilities HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant CDBG CDBG-CV1 CDBG CDBG HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA-CV HOPWA HOME HOME - PI CDBG Total Special Needs Assistance Shelter Operation and Maintenance HESG HMIS Rapid Rehousing Programs ESG - Adm HESG HESG HESG Total Homeless Assistance 485,236 - 129,052 196,179 1,018,881 1,358,508 153,203 59,578 - 80,108 3,480,745 1,048,572 - - 313,922 22,000 291,274 31,000 1,706,768 180 - 175 159 280 88 70 18 - - 970 120 - - 375 108 - 603 462,184 46,930 129,052 196,179 630,217 691,675 38,562 15,109 - 275 2,210,185 1,432,011 34,999 5,534,681 313,922 11,073 284,197 31,000 7,641,883 137 22 158 149 205 45 49 25 27 817 116 - - 515 - 34 - 665 Funding Source FY 2023-24 Action Plan Estimated Services New Funding FY 2023-24 CAPER Results Services Provided Actual Expenditures Program / Activity RENTER ASSISTANCE Architectural Barrier Program - Rental Tenants' Rights Assistance CDBG CDBG Total Renters Assistance 185,000 293,886 478,886 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE Down Payment Assistance Total Homebuyer Assistance HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE Architectural Barrier Removal - Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Total Homeowner Assistance HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Rental Housing Development Assistance HOME HOME - PI CDBG CDBG HOME - PI CDBG CDBG - RL CDBG HOME HOME - PI HOME (CHDO) CDBG - RL HOME HOME …
December 10, 2024 Community Development Commission Citizen Participation Plan (Revised May 2024) Zenobia C. Joseph Project Connect: Title VI Violation • Designed to encourage participation of city residents in developing federal reports, particularly predominantly low- and moderate-income. Austin Housing Finance Corporation conducted *workforce housing engagement: 6909 Ryan Dr. currently negotiating developer agreements *Request Mandy DeMayo resign (FY 23-24 CAPER (p. 26/122). Austin Interim Housing Director fails to “affirmatively further fair housing” December 4, 2024 HUD: https://www.speakupaustin.org/CAPER24 Blacks earn $42K; Hispanics: $50K (EDD, 2020) April 1, 2024: $1.5M Congressman Lloyd Doggett/CapMetro Discrimination (80% AMI: $70K+) Project Connect: Title VI Violation CDC/December 10, 2024 Zenobia C. Joseph 2 ~zcj
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JANUARY 14, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Raul Longoria Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bertha Delgado Julia Woods Tishanique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:39 PM with 9 members present. Commissioners Nyeka Arnold and Jo Anne Ortiz were absent. 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. Lisa Rodriguez and Zenobia Joseph addressed the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the November 12th, 2024, and December 10th, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Vice Chair Elias’s second, the November 12th, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 8-0-0 vote. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Delgado second, the December 10th, 2024, minutes were approved on an 7-1-0 vote. Commissioner Jaso abstained. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion from Homeless Strategy Office on Cold Weather Preparation Plan 2024 (David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office). David Gray presented. 4. Presentation and update on the Housing Department's Legacy Program (Letitia Brown, Division Manager, Housing Department). Letitia Brown presented. 5. Presentation and discussion on the City of Austin’s Housing Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) (Chase Clements, Financial Manager II, Housing Department and Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, Housing Department.) 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
SPECIAL MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Chair’s Report on “Introductions: New Members, New Staff, New Year” by Chair Lemmo DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion: Public Art in relation to Private-led developments, i.e., Planned Unit Development (PUDs), Public Improvement District (PIDs), Public Private Partnerships (P3s). Discussion: AIPP Programs and Resources (Pre-Qualified Artist Pool, TEMPO, maps) Discussion and POSSIBLE ACTION: Reinstate AIPP Policies Working Group Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Special Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a special meeting on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, in person meeting. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:16 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Taylor Davis, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo. Project Coordinators: Frederico Salles, Sean Harrison, Alexandra Irrera, Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, Ryan Runcie. Guests in Attendance: none. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Robert's Rules were suspended on the motion of chair Lemmo; J Muzacz seconded. Motion 1. passed 7-0-0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on “Introductions: New Members, New Staff, New Year” by Chair Lemmo. AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo led an interactive activity for Panelists and Staff. Discussion about AIPP Ordinance and guidelines ensued. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion: Public Art in relation to Private-led developments, i.e., Planned Unit Development (PUDs), Public Improvement District (PIDs), Public Private Partnerships (P3s). AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo provided background information and led the discussion about how can AIPP act in these scenarios with clear guidelines and objectives. Discussion ensued. 4. Discussion: AIPP Programs and Resources (Pre-Qualified Artist Pool, TEMPO, maps). AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo led a discussion about the various types of projects, selections and partnerships in which AIPP engages with, and proposed the re-introduction of a Pre-Qualified Artist Pool in order to better address issues that can arise when new opportunities for artists (i.e. PUDs) emerge. 5. Discussion and POSSIBLE ACTION: Reinstate AIPP Policies Working Group, Discussion ensued and a decision was taken to reinstate the AIPP Policies Working Group on the motion of Kristi-Anne Shaer; chair Lemmo seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next meeting on Teams. ADJOURNMENT Chair Lemmo adjourned the meeting at 8:59 PM without objection. The minutes were approved at the February 3, 2025, Art in Public Places Panel Meeting on the motion of Vice Chair Muzacz, Panel Member Shaer's second on a 4-0-0 vote. Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado and Panel Members Davis and Diaz were absent.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD January 13, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 16, 2024 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD December 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce and Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis. Commissioner Kobla Tetey arrived at 6:15 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Amit Motwani attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. Commissioner Kobla Tetey off the dais at call to order. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Will Campos, Eureka addressed the URB about item number three. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on November 18, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the November 18, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote, Commissioner Kobla Tetey was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Will Campos, Eureka provided updates. URB requested Liaison to contact resident via email to provide update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Approval to write a letter of support for historic zoning at 1500 E. 12th Street (JuanRaymon Rubio) Chair Escobar requested Liaison contact someone to speak on the item in January’s meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:36 pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) 2 of 3 6. Discuss real …
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD January 13, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis, and Commissioner Kobla Tetey arrived at 6:15 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm with five members present. Commissioner Tetey off the dais at call to order. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 16, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, December 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. Commissioner Tetey off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Chair Escobar requested updates to be provided at future meeting. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS No discussion or action items for this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:17 pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 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 Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Kitty McLeod Katie Coyne VACANT Brigitte Bandit Jerome Benson VACANT J. Scott Neal, Chair District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Taylor Trevino Stakeholder Commissioner Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Rocío Fierro-Pérez Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen KB Brookins Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024 AGENDA Page 1 of 4 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on December 9, DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation regarding the upcoming Texas Legislature Session and potential draft bills pertaining to the LGBTQ+ Community. Presentation by Equality Texas. 2. Presentation regarding the status of the transgender community in Austin Presentation by Landon Richie, Policy Coordinator, Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT). 3. Presentation regarding the state of the transgender youth community in Austin. Presentation by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Director, OutYouth. 4. Presentation regarding Austin’s LGBTQIA+ healthcare outlook. Presentation by Christopher Hamilton, Texas 5. Discussion on ways in which commissioners may assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community with U.S. Health Action. Passport applications. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action to create a working group to monitor the upcoming Texas Legislative Session and provide a report on what LGBTQIA+ related laws have been passed. 7. Discussion and possible action to create a working group to form a comprehensive resource packet for transgender and gender-expansive Austin residents needing related resources. 8. Discussion and approval of a statement reaffirming the commission’s solidarity with and support of the LGBTQIA+ Community in Austin. 9. Discussion and possible action authorizing a commissioner to speak to media representatives regarding the commission’s interests and perspectives …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas, 78752, Room #1401/1402. Commissioners in attendance in person: Jerry Joe Benson, Morgan Davis, David Garza, KB Brookins, Kitty McLeod, Garry Brown, Mariana Krueger, Brandon Wollerson Commissioners in attendance remotely: Alexander Andersen, Katie Coyne, Brigitte Bandit Vice Chair Benson called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on November 4, 2024 The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Garza’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Fierro-Pérez and Neal were absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on January 9, 2023. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Garza’s second on an 11-0 vote with the below amendments. Commissioners Fierro-Pérez and Neal were absent. Amended to substitute “2022” with “2023”. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the upcoming Texas Legislature Session and its expected draft bills pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ and performing arts communities Presentation provided by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. Discussion was held. 4. Discussion on public safety needs for the LGBTQIA+ community in Austin, especially with regards to fear of physical violence, and the ways in which the City and Austin Police Department may be able to address them. Discussion was held. 5. Discussion of last month’s presentation by City Manager T.C. Broadnax, including lessons learned and potential follow-up questions. Discussion was held. Page 1 of 4 6. Discussion on planning the Austin LGBTQIA+ Community Center Updates and Input Session Town Hall, including its agenda, format, and whether this will be a commission meeting or a working group event. Discussion was held. 7. Discussion of coordination with City departments that may be interested in hosting a job/resource fair or vaccine clinic before the Austin LGBTQIA+ Community Center Updates and Input Session Town Hall. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on authorizing commissioners to make social media posts advertising the January commission meeting and Austin LGBTQIA+ Community Center Updates and Input Town Hall, including inviting certain demographic groups. Discussion was held. No …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas, 78752, Room #1401/1402. Commissioners in attendance in person: J. Scott Neal (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Alexander Andersen Brigitte Bandit KB Brookins Garry Brown Katie Coyne Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Taylor Treviño Brandon Wollerson Commissioners in attendance remotely: Rocío Fierro-Pérez Kitty McLeod Chair Neal called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Clayton Gibson spoke on the LGBTQ Cultural Center Feasibility Study. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on December 9, 2024 The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Benson’s second, on a 13-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the upcoming Texas Legislature Session and potential draft bills pertaining to the LGBTQ+ Community. Presentation by Equality Texas. Presentation provided by Landon Richie, Policy Coordinator, TENT. 3. Presentation regarding the status of the transgender community in Austin Presentation by Landon Richie, Policy Coordinator, Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT). Page 1 of 4 Presentation provided by Landon Richie, Policy Coordinator, TENT. 4. Presentation regarding the state of the transgender youth community in Austin. Presentation by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Director, OutYouth. Presentation provided by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Director of Operations, OutYouth. 5. Presentation regarding Austin’s LGBTQIA+ healthcare outlook. Presentation by Christopher Hamilton, Texas Health Action. Presentation provided by Christopher Hamilton, CEO, Texas Health Action. 6. Discussion on ways in which commissioners may assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community with U.S. Passport applications. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action to create a working group to monitor the upcoming Texas Legislative Session and provide a report on what LGBTQIA+ related laws have been passed. The motion to form a working group to monitor the upcoming Texas Legislative Session and provide a report on what LGBTQIA+ related laws have been passed was approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second, on a 13-0 vote. Members include Commissioners Anderson, Bandit, Davis, Fierro-Pérez, and Treviño. 8. Discussion and possible action to create a working group to form a comprehensive resource packet for transgender and gender-expansive Austin residents needing related resources. The motion to form a …
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, PDC ROOM, #1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey Brittany Sharkey Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian McGiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce that it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: A complaint filed by Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations, Office of the City Auditor, against Jesus Garza, raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). PRELIMINARY HEARING A complaint filed by Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations, Office of the City Auditor, against Jesus Garza, raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action by the Commission to make a jurisdictional determination regarding the Chair’s initial decision that the Commission lacks jurisdiction over a complaint filed on December 9, 2024, by Jeb Boyt against Gary Bledsoe, which alleges violations of Chapters 392 and 393 of the Texas Transportation Code, Texas Penal Code Section 39.02, and “Section 4” …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION January 13, 2025 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on November 18, 2024 and approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Special Called Meeting on December 2, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance 20240814-007) by increasing transfers out to the Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve (Ordinance 20240814-007) in the amount of $30,000,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve Fund by increasing transfers in for the same amount. Funding is available in the Austin Energy Operating Fund balance. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for vegetation management services on energized transmission lines for Austin Energy with Wright Tree Service, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to four one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $42,000,000. Funding: $5,250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for electric meters and associated services for Austin Energy with Texas Electric Cooperatives, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $62,000,000. Funding: $62,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 5. Recommend approval authorizing …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance 20240814-007) by increasing transfers out to the Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve (Ordinance 20240814-007) in the amount of $30,000,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve Fund by increasing transfers in for the same amount. Funding is available in the Austin Energy Operating Fund balance. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note A fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Rusty Maenius, Chief Financial Officer, 512-322-6133; Stuart Reilly, Deputy General Manager, 512-322-6817 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 13, 2025- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s financial policy No. 22 requires it to maintain 90 days of net power supply cost. These funds are maintained in the Power Supply Stabilization Reserve. In 2023, due to extreme high wholesale prices in the ERCOT market, Austin Energy transferred funds from its Power Supply Stabilization Reserve to working capital to pay the increased power supply costs. Austin Energy now seeks to come into compliance with this financial policy minimum by transferring funds to the Power Supply Stabilization Reserve to return to 90 days of net power supply costs. At fiscal year-end 2024, the Power Supply Stabilization Reserve is approximately $27 million less than the 90-day minimum of $140 million. Maintaining 90 days of power supply reserves is calculated as part of, and is not separate from, Austin Energy’s overall required policy minimum of 150 days cash on hand. Austin Energy’s Power Supply Adjustment (PSA) tariff authorizes the transfer of a PSA over-recovery to the Power Supply Stabilization reserve. The PSA over-recovery balance is now sufficient to transfer funds back to the reserve. Austin Energy seeks approval of an ordinance amending the FY 2024-2025 Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve Fund budget by increasing transfers in from the Austin Energy Operating Fund in the amount of $30,000,000 and amending the FY 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget to increase transfers to the Power Supply Stabilization Reserve Fund in the same amount in order to fund the reserve in accordance with FY 2024-2025 Austin Energy Financial Policies and as outlined in the Power Supply Adjustment tariff.
..Title Posting Language Authorize a contract for vegetation management services on energized transmission lines for Austin Energy with Wright Tree Service, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to four one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $42,000,000. Funding: $5,250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $5,250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 SMB3026 for these services. The solicitation was issued on July 29, 2024, and closed on August 22, 2024. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140989 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) 0.35% combined MBE/WBE participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 13, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide vegetation management services on energized transmission lines for Austin Energy. The contractor will perform services on an as needed basis for capital improvement projects; circuit, grid, and substation facilities; individual customer requests; trouble work or storm restoration events; and vegetation suppression. This work is highly specialized, and the contractor will be required to follow standard processes which include notice of work and herbicide use and follow strict safety protocols. The contractor will also work in partnership with the Austin Fire Department Wildfire Division to reduce the risk of wildfires. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Wright Tree Service, Inc. as the best to provide these services based on Program, Experience, …
..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for electric meters and associated services for Austin Energy with Texas Electric Cooperatives, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $62,000,000. Funding: $62,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $62,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 PAB3015REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on August 5, 2024, and closed on August 22, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141498 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 13, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the purchase of commercial and residential electric meters deployed throughout Austin Energy service area on an as-needed basis. Electric meters provide the ability for Austin Energy to measure, track, and bill for energy consumption. They are also used to provide additional insights into the distribution system such as voltage levels and outage information. Additionally, the contractor will provide technical support on metering features and functionality, testing, and training on new metering software and features. The contractor will also manage the meter remediation process when meters are sent for repairs or replacement. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Texas Electric Cooperatives as the best to provide these services based on project concept and strategy, safety and materials, remediation program, experience, price, Local Business and Small Business Preference. The recommended …
..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for tire repair, maintenance, and replacement services for Austin Energy with Youngblood Automotive & Tire LLC d/b/a Youngblood Auto & Tire, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $360,000. Funding: $120,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $120,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 DPL1005REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on August 26, 2024, and closed on September 12, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the most responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141590 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide tire repair, maintenance, and replacement services on leased Austin Energy utility vehicles, such as aerial bucket trucks, digging trucks, and cranes. These services will reduce downtime and avoid disruption of daily operations, including outage response, maintenance, and ongoing scheduled jobs for Austin Energy customers. This recommendation is in accordance with Local Government Code 271.905 and Resolution Number 20140807-113 to invoke local preference. This local bidder is offering the best combination of contract price and additional economic development opportunities for the City created by the contract award, including the employment of residents and increased tax revenues. …
..Title Posting Language Authorize a contract for electric system design software for Austin Energy with Spatial Business Systems, LLC., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $253,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $253,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 13, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for maintenance and support of Automated Utility Design and Utility Data Hub software applications, which are the primary design tools used by Austin Energy’s electric system distribution design teams. These applications apply Austin Energy’s design standards to drawings, cost estimates, pre- construction prints, and creating material lists for designing residential and commercial electric systems. They are capable of responding to changes in safety standards while preserving historic details for reference, important design capabilities for supporting the City’s growth. Spatial Business Systems LLC is the sole source provider of Automated Utility Design and Utility Data Hub licenses and services. The contractor does not authorize third parties to provide technical services for these solutions due to their complexity and proprietary nature, and the contractor is the sole provider of code support for integration between Automated Utility Design and Austin Energy’s Geographic Information System and Work Management System applications. Without this contract, Austin Energy would be unable to meet design goals related to project and site energization.
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 13, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 13, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Vice Chair Kaiba White called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Chris Kirksey Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Ayo Akande; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Randy Chapman; Commissioner Joshua Rhodes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Scott Johnson- Utility Bill Funds APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on November 18, 2024 and Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Special Called Meeting on December 2, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of November 18, 2024 and the minutes of the Special Called Electric Utility Commission of December 2, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Chapman’s motion, Chair Rhodes’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez and Benavides off the dais and Commissioner Reed absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance 20240814-007) by increasing transfers out to the Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve (Ordinance 20240814-007) in the amount of $30,000,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve Fund by increasing transfers in for the same amount. Funding is available in the Austin Energy Operating Fund balance. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 13, 2025 The motion to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Fund Operating Budget by increasing transfers out to the Austin Energy Power Supply Stabilization Reserve, was recommended on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Chair Tuttle’s second on an 10-0 vote with Commissioner Reed absent. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for vegetation management services on energized transmission lines for Austin Energy with Wright Tree Service, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to four one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $42,000,000. Funding: $5,250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 9, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:51 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates (at 6pm), Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Board Members/Commissioners Absent Maggie Shahrestani 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 Special Called meeting on November 14, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for November 14, 2024 The minutes from the meeting November 14, 2024, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second, on 9- 0 Vote (Board member Thomas Ates -no vote-due to technical issues). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request to January 13, 2025, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 3, Item 4, Item 7 and Item 8 Sign cases: Items 7 and 8 – Board member Jeffery Bowen motions to approve postponement request to January 13, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0 vote (Thomas Ates -no vote-technical issues) for Item 7, and 8-1 vote (Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne abstains, Board member Thomas Ates-no vote-technical issues) for Item 8. Item 3 and 4 – Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request to January 13, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0 vote. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 2. C15-2024-0028 Haim Joseph Mahlof for Wendy Jo Peterson 1406 S 3rd Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single- Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen …
ITEM02/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet – SIGN VARIANCE ITEM08 DATE: December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0001 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael Everett OWNER: Rowdy Durham ADDRESS: 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD SB (cid:131) (cid:131) VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 60 square feet to 210.36 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a) on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot with more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: ITEM02/2 (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead Of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) For signs other than freestanding signs or roof signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 9, 8- 28-17. BOARD’S DECISION: December 9, 2024, POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 …
A FREESTANDING SIGN " 4 - ' 4 1 A 15'-1” " 9 - ' 8 4 1 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. SCALE: 1” = 433.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION SIGN A CODE ALLOWS 35’ OAH REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 25’ FOR A TOTAL OF 60’ OAH CODE ALLOWS 104.65 SQ FT REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 210.36 SQ FT FOR A TOTAL OF 314.86 SQ FT 278.75 SQ FT 36.11 SQ FT 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. Scale: 1” = 588.5” Scale: 1” = 724.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 Scale: 1” = 529.0” Scale: 1” = 1895.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. 2211 Pech . , TX …
ITEM03/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment- Sign Variance Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0002 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael J Whellan OWNER: Mark Worsham ADDRESS: 12221 MOPAC EXPY SVRD NB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District): (cid:131) (requesting) (existing) (cid:131) (maximum allowed) to 90 square feet (requesting) (cid:131) (requesting), (cid:131) (cid:131) to 3 feet (requesting) Section 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements) (cid:131) allowed) to 0 feet (requesting) (F) to allow for internally sign illumination for three (3) signs (requesting) (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way of at least 12 feet (minimum required) (B) to allow more freestanding signs from one (1) (maximum allowed) to eight (8) (B) (2) to increase overall sign height from 12 feet (maximum allowed) to 17 feet (E) to decrease the setback of 12 feet from the street right-of-way (minimum (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot from 64 square feet ITEM03/2 (F) (1) to increase height of not more than 30 inches (maximum allowed) to 17 feet (F) (2) to reduce clearance of at least nine (9) feet (minimum allowed) to zero (0) (cid:131) (requesting) (cid:131) feet (requesting). in order to remodel Free-standing sign(s) for Emergency Services/Hospital Services in a “PUD”, Scenic Roadway Sign District. Note: 25-10-124 - SCENIC ROADWAY SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a scenic roadway sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. (1) The sign area may not exceed the lesser of: (a) 0.4 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (b) 64 square feet. (2) The sign height may not exceed 12 feet. (C) Wall signs are permitted. (D) For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 10 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. (E) In a Hill Country Roadway corridor, a spotlight on a sign or exterior lighting of a sign must be concealed from view and oriented away from adjacent properties and roadways. (F) Internal lighting of signs …
St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request 13 January 2025 St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION Directional Sign 38 B A A 56 B Directional Sign East Campus Entrance A 54 B Adult ED Entrance Main Campus Entrance B 2 A 2 North Campus Entrance B 37 A Directional Sign B 1 A 1 South Campus Entrance B 5 A Directional Sign 3 3 St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request SK2 20NOV2024 ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION LOCATION 1: Directional at Mopac and Cedar Bend Allowable: Height: 12'-0" Square Footage: 64 sf Proposed: Height: 11'-10" Square Footage: 58 sf Illumination: No internal face illumination Illumination: *Internal face illumination Set Back: At least 12 feet from the street right-of-way, or at least 25 feet from street pavement or curb in the right-of-way, whichever setback is the lesser distance from the street. Set Back: 3 feet from curb in the right- of-way; 0 feet from the right-of-way. *Red Text = Proposed design does not meet current code requirements Existing Condition: 10'-10"(h) x 6'-8"(w) 18' 16' 14' 12' 10' 8' 6' 4' 2' 7'-0" Emergency All Entrances Women’s Ctr " 0 1 - ' 1 1 LOCATION 1: Directional at Mopac and Cedar Bend St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request SK3 20NOV2024 ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Location 1: Existing Conditions ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Location 1: Existing Conditions ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION Location 1: Proposed Sign ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Location 1: Existing Conditions ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION Location 1: Proposed Sign ITEM03/8-PRESENTATION LOCATION 2: Main Entrance Monument Allowable: Height: 12'-0" Square Footage: 64 sf Proposed: Height: *14'-9" Square Footage: *111 sf Illumination: No internal face illumination Illumination: *Internal face illumination Set Back: At least 12 feet from the street right-of-way, or at least 25 feet from street pavement or curb in the right-of-way, whichever setback is the lesser distance from the street. Set Back: 3 feet from curb in the right- of-way; 0 feet from the right-of-way. *Red Text = Proposed design does not meet current code requirements 18' 16' 14' 12' 10' 8' 6' 4' 2' Existing Condition: 10'-10"(h) x 8'-7"(w) 10'-0" " 9 - ' 4 1 Main Entrance Emergency LOCATION 2: Main Entrance Monument St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request SK4 20NOV2024 ITEM03/9-PRESENTATION Location 2: Main Entrance Existing Conditions ITEM03/10-PRESENTATION Location 2: Main Entrance Utility Easement New Sign Location Public Utility Easement Existing Sign ITEM03/11-PRESENTATION Location 2: Main …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 03 DATE: Monday, December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 ITEM04/1 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT; November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; December 9, 2024 POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM04/2 …
Property Profile Legend Notes 2015 Aerial 0 300 600 ft 11/22/2024 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. ITEM04/17 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday October 14, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 ITEM04/18 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not …
ITEM04/63 ITEM04/64 ITEM04/65 From: Subject: Date: Rawson Saunders School Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00:42 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jkreislemd@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution My wife,Elizabeth, and I live across Hillview from the Rawson Saunders School in Austin. They have been good neighbors and, certainly, are engaged in a worthy cause, educating children with dyslexia. We hope they can remain at their location and expand within the restrictions of a zoning variance. We OPPOSE a zoning change. Sent from my iP Sincerely, James and Elizabeth Kreisle CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM04/66 ITEM04/67 ITEM04/68 ITEM04/69 ITEM04/70 ITEM04/71 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Rawson application Monday, October 7, 2024 9:49:39 PM [You don't often get email from jdpaustin@me.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution I am a member of the Hillview Green Lane HOA. I object to the application and its change from the current school use, which actually is a non conforming use under their current zoning. We don’t want more commercial traffic in our neighborhood. The dense commercial zoning in such close proximity to Casis Elementary School would present more traffic problems and dangers to the young children and the drivers on an already congested 2 lane Exposition Boulevard as well as nearby residential streets. My regards, John D. Pieratt John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM04/72 ITEM04/73 ITEM04/74 ITEM04/75 ITEM04/76 ITEM04/77 ITEM04/78 ITEM04/79 ITEM04/80 ITEM04/81 ITEM04/82 ITEM04/83 ITEM04/84
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0040 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: Chris Affinito ADDRESS: 600 CUMBERLAND RD VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 3, Additional Requirements for Certain Districts, Division 5 –Combining and Overlay Districts, Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet (maximum allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet 6 inches (requesting) from 25 feet (minimum width allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet -6 inches (requesting), (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease the in order to erect a Condominium Residential Building in a “GR-V-ETOD, DBETOD and GR-ETOD-DBETOD”, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed-Use Building-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Community Commercial-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus ETOD. ITEM05/1 Compatibility Buffers). Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations (A) (B) (H) This section applies to a property with density bonus ETOD (DBETOD) combining district zoning. This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance. Compatibility Requirements. (1) A building is not required to comply with Article 10 (Compatibility Standards) in Subchapter C. (2) In this subsection, (a) TRIGGERING PROPERTY means a site: (i) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (ii) is zoned urban family residence (SF-5) district or more restrictive; and (b) STRUCTURE includes a portion of a structure. (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. a triggering property. (4) Compatibility Buffer. A compatibility buffer is required along a site's property line that is shared with (a) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 25 feet. (b) A compatibility buffer must comply with Section 25-8-700 (Minimum Requirements for BOARD’S DECISION: November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required …
2612 S. 1st Street SP-2021-0219C Board of Adjustment January 13, 2025 1 ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION Neighborhood Aerial 2 ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION Site Aerial 3 ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION Zoning GR-V-ETOD-DBETOD (Community Commercial – Vertical Mixed Use Building – Equitable Transit Oriented Development – Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development) AND GR-ETOD-DBETOD (Community Commercial –Equitable Transit Oriented Development – Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development) 44 ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION Equitable Transit Oriented Development The purpose of the equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) combining district is to enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit. §25-2-182(A). 5 ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION Zoning History 2008 - zoning Ordinance No. 20080110-097 rezoned 600 Cumberland from GR to GR-V via City of Austin case no. C14-2007-0238. 2017 – zoning Ordinance No. 20180201-116 rezoned 2610 S. 1st Street from SF-3 to GR-V via City of Austin case no. C14-2017-0137. 2024 – zoning Ordinance No. 20240516-003 rezoned 600 Cumberland and 2610 S. 1st from GR-V to GR-V-ETOD-DBETOD and 2612 S 1st Street from GR to GR-ETOD-DBETOD. 6 ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION SMART-compliant Project Overview • 118 for-rent units: 60% MFI: 23 Units 80% MFI: 36 Units Market: 59 Units 6,722 SF – Ground Floor Retail & Restaurant • Parking: • 84 auto spaces provided • 0.7 auto spaces/unit • 9 bicycle spaces 7 ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION Request We respectfully request your approval of the request for a variance of the following Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) compatibility requirements set forth in LDC §25-2-654(H): 1. 2. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 25 feet from a triggering property. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from a triggering property. 8 ITEM05/8-PRESENTATION ETOD Compatibility 99 ITEM05/9-PRESENTATION Requested Compatibility 1010 ITEM05/10-PRESENTATION BOA Required Findings 1. The requirement does not allow for a reasonable use of property; Non-standard shape of the site and the narrow southern lot. Buffer removes approximately 31% of the site area from development. 2. The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property and is not generally …
Galindo Neighborhood Opposition to 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 & 2612 South First Street Variance Request Case Number: C15-2024-0040 Elaine Ramirez - Case Manager Board of Adjustments Meeting - January 13, 2025 Patty Sprinkle - Galindo Neighborhood Association President ITEM05/1PRESENTATION-NG1 Compatibility Requirements for DB90 Developments § 25-2-654 - DENSITY BONUS ETOD (DBETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (4) Compatibility Buffer. A compatibility buffer is required along a site’s property line that is shared with a triggering property. a) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 25 feet. b) A compatibility buffer must comply with Section 25-8-700 (Minimum Requirements for Compatibility Buffers). ITEM05/2PRESENTATION-NG1 The Galindo neighborhood strongly opposes the 600 Cumberland variance request for the following reasons: • Allowing a variance undermines current zoning laws and sets a negative precedent for future developers to disregard the few remaining community protections. • The proposed project would be significantly out of scale with nearby residential and commercial properties. The development would negatively impact the quality of life and the character of the neighborhood. • The project developer’s inability to reach max density is not a hardship. ITEM05/3PRESENTATION-NG1 Lot Size and Proximity to SF3 Properties on South 2nd Street ITEM05/4PRESENTATION-NG1 Height and Setback Variance Requests for 600 Cumberland CURRENT REQUIREMENTS VARIANCE REQUESTS ITEM05/5PRESENTATION-NG1 Recent Nearby Developments Built to Neighborhood Scale LIVE OAK - 511 WEST LIVE OAK STREET THE MERCURY - 601 CARDINAL LANE FRANK CONDOS - 900 SOUTH FIRST STREET ITEM05/6PRESENTATION-NG1 ETOD Compatibility - Distance to Future Light Rail Station ITEM05/7PRESENTATION-NG1 Title ITEM05/8PRESENTATION-NG1
Galindo Neighborhood Opposition to 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 & 2612 South First Street Variance Request Case Number: C15-2024-0040 Elaine Ramirez - Case Manager Board of Adjustments Meeting - January 13, 2025 Ryan McCarthy – Galindo Neighborhood Resident ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION-NG2 Triggering Property ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION-NG2
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0041 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Thomas M Schiefer and Meghann Elena Rosales ADDRESS: 1607 10TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 65 percent (requested) in order to attach a Single-Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; Dec 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to January 13, 2025; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: ITEM06/1 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM06/2 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: t Ramirez, Elaine 1607 W 10th St Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17:36 AM image.png Outlook-yam4kw2z.png Outlook-Icon Desc.png Outlook-Icon__Desc.png Outlook-Icon Desc.png Outlook-Icon Desc.png This email is to confirm that a variance is required to develop this lot under 25-2-779 (HOME 2; Small lot single family use). As previously mentioned, Single family use and Small lot single family use are two different uses, and as such, have different requirements to develop under. When this project was originally submitted, HOME 2 was not available to use and my comment report reflected this (no comment issued …
