December 27, 2023 Richard Suttle 100 Congress Ave, Ste 1300 Austin TX, 78701 Re: C15-2024-0003 Property Description: N 70.17 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 9 OLT 23&231/2 DIV A LINCOLN PLACE Dear Richard, 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 25-2-1063(C) at 2428 E 7th Street. 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
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday December 11, 2023 CASE NUMBER: C15-2023-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Willow Beach, LLC ADDRESS: 1446 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock from 1,200 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,235 square feet (requested), in order to erect a second boat dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (5) The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani motions to postpone to January 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2024. FINDING: ITEM06/1 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 forITEM06/2 ITEM06/3 ITEM06/4 ITEM06/5 ITEM06/6 ITEM06/7 ITEM06/8 ITEM06/9 ITEM06/10 ITEM06/11 ITEM06/12 ITEM06/13 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2023-0048 BOA DATE: December 11th, 2023 ADDRESS: 1446 Rockcliff Rd OWNER: Willow Beach LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Jon Fichter – Aqua Permits ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 72 SUR 1 BROWN W ACR 8.8930 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the footprint of a boat dock from …
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LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING LOC FTC SF TP LEGEND LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN SILT FENCING TREE PROTECTION SHORELINE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION CEF WETLAND 150' CEF WETLAND BUFFER 156'-5" 10' PROPERTY SETBACK 6' 492' 496' LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING SEE PG 4 FOR ENLARGED DOCK LIGHTING PER LDC 25-2-1176 LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL 6 5 8" STEEL PILINGS DRIVEN TO REFUSAL 490' 492' LOC LOC L O C LOC LOC C T F L O C FTC 2'-10" 11'-2" FTC 33'-7" 33'-7" 5'-7" FTC 11'-2" LOC LO C FTC L O C 28'-10" L O C FTC 25' L O C FT C L O C 4'-2" LO C 7'-8" LOC TP 28'-4" LOC TP LOC P T P T T P LOC T P 50% CRZ 50% CRZ 100% CRZ 100% CRZ LO C F T C 2'-10" FTC LO C 29'-1" F T C LO C 28'-6" C T F LO C LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN PROPOSED TWO-STORY, TWO-SLIP 1100 SQ FT BOAT DOCK 114'-8" EXISTING PORTION OF BOARDWALK TO REMAIN, RE-DECK TO MATCH DOCK TREE # 5005 TREE # 5006 TREE PROTECTION FENCING 10' PROPERTY SETBACK EXISTING DECK STRUCTURE TO REMAIN 6' 75' CWQZ SETBACK 496' COA AND FEMA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN LINE COA AND FEMA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN LINE PROPOSED PLAN EXISTING PLAN SITE PLAN NOTES: - - - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ADD AND/OR MODIFY EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS ON SITE TO KEEP PROJECT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RULES AND REGULATIONS. [LDC 25-2-183] NO WATER OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES ARE PROPOSED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT. ALL AREAS DISTURBED IN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SHOULD BE RESTORED AS PER STANDARD SPECIFICATION 609.S. NO DREDGE PROPOSED ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED FROM BARGE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SHORELINE SETBACK AREA [LDC 25-2-551(8)(3)] THE PROPOSED BOAT DOCK WILL BE AT LEAST 66% OPEN [LDC25-2-1176(A)(8)(B)] NO PILINGS TO BE DRIVEN WITHIN THE 50% CRZ ALL MATERIALS ON LAND TO BE PERMEABLE FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN Floatation Water Surface Filter Cloth Skirt (Variable Depth) Ballast Chain Channel Bottom BOARDS FENCE LOCATION PRIOR TO CLEARING, GRADING AND PAVING PERMEABLE PAVING AREA CURB FENCE LOCATION DURING PERMEABLE PAVING INSTALLATION CRZ BOARDS TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD, EXISTING ROADWAY OR EASEMENT AS APPROVED CRZ WOOD CHIP MULCH AREA 100 …
PROPOSED PLAN (ENLARGED) FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN Floatation Water Surface Filter Cloth Skirt (Variable Depth) Ballast Chain Channel Bottom BOARDS FENCE LOCATION PRIOR TO CLEARING, GRADING AND PAVING PERMEABLE PAVING AREA CURB FENCE LOCATION DURING PERMEABLE PAVING INSTALLATION CRZ BOARDS TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD, EXISTING ROADWAY OR EASEMENT AS APPROVED CRZ WOOD CHIP MULCH AREA 100 mm - 150 mm (4"-6") DEPTH LINEAR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH TREES TREES IN PAVING AREA MINIMUM NECESSARY WORK AREA (WOOD CHIP MULCH 100 TO 150 mm 4" TO 6" DEPTH) BLDG. ADD BOARDS STRAPPED TO TRUNK DUE TO CLOSENESS OF FENCE LESS THAN 1.5 m (5') FROM TRUNK TREES NEAR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY LIMIT OF CONTRUCTION LINE AS SHOWN ON PLAN NATURAL AREAS CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (C.R.Z) RADIUS = 12mm PER mm (1 FT. PER INCH) OF TRUNK DIAMETER INDIVIDUAL TREE GROUP OF TREES CITY OF AUSTIN WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT TREE PROTECTION FENCE LOCATIONS RECORD COPY SIGNED BY J. PATRICK MURPHY 11/16/99 ADOPTED THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROPRIATE USE OF THE STANDARD STANDARD NO. 610S-1 LOC FTC SF TP LEGEND LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN SILT FENCING TREE PROTECTION SHORELINE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION CEF WETLAND 150' CEF WETLAND SETBACK SITE PLAN NOTES: - - - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ADD AND/OR MODIFY EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS ON SITE TO KEEP PROJECT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RULES AND REGULATIONS. [LDC 25-2-183] NO WATER OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES ARE PROPOSED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT. ALL AREAS DISTURBED IN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SHOULD BE RESTORED AS PER STANDARD SPECIFICATION 609.S. NO DREDGE PROPOSED ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED FROM BARGE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SHORELINE SETBACK AREA [LDC 25-2-551(8)(3)] THE PROPOSED BOAT DOCK WILL BE AT LEAST 66% OPEN [LDC25-2-1176(A)(8)(B)] NO PILINGS TO BE DRIVEN WITHIN THE 50% CRZ ALL MATERIALS ON LAND TO BE PERMEABLE AQUA PERMITS LLC AUSTIN TEXAS DESIGN, PERMITTING, CONSULTING, Y MAS ON THE SHORE OF LAKE AUSTIN IN THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING 6 5 8" STEEL PILINGS DRIVEN TO REFUSAL 490' 492' DOCK LIGHTING PER LDC 25-2-1176 01 2 5 10 20 30 40 SCALE: 1=1' LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN PROPOSED TWO-STORY, TWO-SLIP 1100 SQ FT BOAT DOCK 114'-7" EXISTING PORTION OF BOARDWALK TO REMAIN, RE-DECK TO MATCH DOCK LOC LOC FTC 2'-10" …
Variance Presentation Property Address: 1446 Rockcliff Rd. Case Number: C15-2023-0048 Presenter: Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits Second Hearing ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176 (A)(5)- The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use. -For the permitting and construction of a new 1135 sq ft boat dock which amounts to 2235 sq ft in total To allow: ITEM06/3-PRESENTATION Reason for Seeking Variance The existing boat dock on the property is inaccessible due to vegetation and sedimentation accumulation in the narrow channel where it resides. Our client cannot use the existing boat dock or channel leading to the existing boat dock without subjecting their boat to running aground or hitting tree roots and damaging their boat in the process. ITEM06/4-PRESENTATION First Variance Hearing Recap: The BOA were amenable to the location/square footage of the proposed boat dock. However, more information was requested regarding the existing boat dock, its current use, and the pros/cons of removal vs. repurposing the structure. Important Items to consider: ● ● ● ● The existing dock, it’s permitting history, and its location on the property. The footprint of the dock over water vs. over land. The current (permitted) use of the dock as dry storage. The impact of removing the dock to the surrounding ecosystem. ITEM06/5-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● Location of existing boat dock shown in blue Existing boat dock sits at the end of a 150 foot channel shown in red ITEM06/6-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● ● ● The existing boat dock lies tucked away at the end of this channel. Navigating the channel is challenging with the natural boundaries; adding in years of sediment buildup coupled with the advancement of wetland environments has made it increasingly impassible. Additionally, the canopy of the trees along the channel poses a risk to harming the tree or the boat. These trees often drop branches into the channel as well. ITEM06/7-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● ● ● The existing boat dock situated at the end of the channel Note the tree canopy overhanging the boat dock. Removal of the boat dock would pose disturbance to the canopy. The prior variance hearing for this property dealt primarily with the ecological effects of removing the boat dock. …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 1 0 5 4 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) 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) 0 0 1 (Appvd Dec11) 0 (Added Dec11# 2023) 20 7 0 0 29 2 1 0 3 1 16 6 0 2 24 (Added Nov13# 2023) 0 0 1 (PP to Dec 11-due to Life safety report) 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Nov 13 Interpretations Nov 13 Special Exceptions cases Nov 13 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Nov 13 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Janel Venzant; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) October 9, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover Postponed Withdrawn 0 Denied 1 Reconsideration 1. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R Discussion Items Oct 9 Interpretations Oct 9 Special Exceptions cases Oct 9 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Oct 9 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Michael Von Ohlen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza and Thomas Ates; …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday January 8, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2023-0051 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Suzanne McFayden-Smith (Lotus Management Trust) ADDRESS: 4400 WATERFORD PL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (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 (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 Plat was recorded on January 27, 1986 BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to approve to increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less to 38.6 percent and approve no increase but to allow the removal and replacement of the current impervious cover that is on a slope with the gradient of 25 percent and not more than 35 percent and tie to the presentation documentation Item03/8; Board member Micheal Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0 votes; GRANTED TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVER ON A SLOPE WITH A GRADIENT OF 25 PERCENT OR LESS TO 38.6 PERCENT AND APPROVE NO INCREASE BUT TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CURRENT IMPERVIOUS COVER THAT IS ON …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday January 8, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0001 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) -- ABSTAINED ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Asim Dhital ADDRESS: 8315 BURRELL DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet (requested), in order to erect a Carport to an existing 1 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Wooten Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with conditions that carport remain open on all 3 sides and provide gutters on the interior yard side setback of the carport; Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 9-0-1 votes (Board member Jeffery Bowen abstained); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT CARPORT REMAIN OPEN ON ALL 3 SIDES AND PROVIDE GUTTERS ON THE INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK OF THE CARPORT. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for reasonable use because: it does not take into consideration the character of the neighborhood, specifically the amount of non-conforming carports in the setback. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: if a carport were to be built any place else, it would require the driveway to be relocated over the critical root zone of a heritage tree and also has irregular shape of the lot that limits their ability to located it elsewhere. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: there are other carports that are in the front setback on Burrell Drive. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: there are at minimum 3 carports on Burrell that are in same situation, and therefore the area of character will remain …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday January 8, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0003 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) -- ABSTAINED ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard Suttle OWNER: DC-2422, LLC ADDRESS: 2408, 2410, 2414, 2418, 2422, 2428 E 7TH Street VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2- 1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): (a) (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 35 feet (requested), (b) (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 45 feet (requested) and (c) (C) (3) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance (maximum allowed) to 58 feet (requested), in order to erect an Office building in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Govalle Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) The height limitations for a structure are (1) two stories and 30 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from property: (a) in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district. (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (a) in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district. (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve; Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0-1 (Board member Jeffery Bowen abstained) votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the subject property is uniquely shaped as …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM06 DATE: Monday January 8, 2023 CASE NUMBER: C15-2023-0048 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y___Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Willow Beach, LLC ADDRESS: 1446 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock from 1,200 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,235 square feet (requested), in order to erect a second boat dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other Lakefront Uses (A) (5) The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani motions to postpone to January 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2024, Jan 8, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani motions to Deny; Board member Micheal Von Ohlen seconds on a NO vote; Board member Micheal Von Ohlen pulled his 2nd to Deny and a substitute motion was made by Board member Melissa Hawthorne to postpone to August 12, 2024, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 12, 2024. 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: …
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 …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 8th, 2024, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board 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, call or email Angela Baucom, 512-974-1343, Angela.Baucom@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Larry Franklin Kacey Hanson Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Natalie Poulos Sari Vatske REVISED 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, December 11, 2023 Food System Planning Overview, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager for the City of Austin STAFF PRESENTATION DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Review board members’ meetings with City and County officials Board vacancies, appointments, and reappointments. Two vacancies from Comm. Shea and Gomez. Discussion of Commitment for Board Priorities and upcoming budget recommendation cycle Discussion of Joint Sustainability Committee meeting, Larry Franklin Discussion of Food Planning Working Group, Karen Magid (Community Advisory Committee liaison for ATCFPB) Discussion of Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs, Joi Chevalier Discussion of Food in All Departments, Kacey Hanson/Andrea Abel Discussion of other board activities not included in previous updates Review Board Member Assignments (take item out of order and discuss at end of meeting) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and scheduling of future agenda items 12. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Angela Baucom at Office of Sustainability, …
A Food Plan for Austin-Travis County ATCFPB January 8th 2024 Some Food for Thought What is a food system? The Office of Sustainability defines the food systemas an interconnected networkthat includes everything that happens with food — where and how it is grown, distributed and sold, consumed, and ideally recovered. Developing a Food Plan What is a Food Plan & why do we need one? ● A Food Plan will set clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system ● The Food Plan build on several other initiatives made by the County, City, and Communities to tackle key food system issues. ● The Food Plan will center equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system Authority for developing the Food Plan ● On June 2021 Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process ● Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal participation in the plan in fall 2022 Link to full resolution Austin/Travis County Food Planning Process Planning Team Coordinating and Project Managing the Planning Process ● ● ● ● ● ● City of Austin staff Travis County staff Consultant Team Equity Consultants Austin Travis Food Policy Board Executive Leadership Team Issue Area Groups Goal and Strategy Development Community Food Ambassadors Community Connections Community Advisory Committee ( CAC ) Advisory body overseeing the planning process Public Engagement General Public and Community Input The Public Engagement Phases We are here Proposed Plan Organization Plan organized by: Objectives/ Goals/ Strategies Goals/ Strategies cut across Issue Area Vision (the future we are moving toward) We envision a just, accessible, and culturally diverse food system, built by undoing inequities, that supports and sustains inclusive thriving communities, healthy ecosystems, and solutions to climate change where everyone can reach their full potential now and for generations to come. Objectives (the ends of our work/what we want to achieve) 1. Support health and eradicate food insecurity. 2. Build collective community power and coordination . 3. Improve emergency food distribution preparedness and response. 4. Invest in an equitable local food economy and workforce. 5. Sustain and restore living ecosystems. 6. Act as a climate solution. 7. Strengthen food supply chains. Sustainability & Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT) What is the tool? The purpose of the SEAT is to ensure that equity and sustainability are built into every strategy of the Austin/Travis County Food …
MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2024 Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, January 8th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Mark Bethell, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Kacey Hanson, Larry Franklin, Karen Magid, Natalie Poulos, Sari Vatske Board Members Absent: Rosamaria Murillo Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Angela Baucom (City of Austin) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Mark Bethell motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on December 11th with Board Member Marissa Bell, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on a 9-0 vote. STAFF PRESENTATION 2. Food System Planning Overview, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager for the City of Austin (see back-up materials) a. Currently the food plan timeline is focusing on what is most important to accomplish in the next five years. We will then look down the road to develop the next phase. b. This is formally a shared plan between Austin and Travis County, but since the city spreads into Williamson and Hays Counties, the plan will impact residents across three counties. Williamson County does have representation in the planning process. c. For equity assessment, each of the strategies developed by the Issue Area Groups is evaluated by the Issue Area Groups using the SEAT rubric, and then the CAC repeats the evaluation for a second level of review to ensure Equity is being effectively integrated. It is designed to prevent negative impact and make room for additional positive impact. d. Strategies developed by the Issue Area Groups are now also being compared against public input over a large number of events across all parts of the City and County to integrate all feedback received so far. e. Even though we have five separate Issue Area Groups concentrating on their area of concentration, the project team is identifying cross-cutting themes to connect the sectors and ideas brought up across different groups. We are trying to prioritize the strategies that cut across the issue areas most effectively and lift those up into the food plan. f. At what point is there discussion with potential backbone facilitators? The Project team has tried to bring backbone stakeholders into the …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference 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 alexandra.irrera@flyaustin.com or 512-530- 5126. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on December 4, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on ‘Setting the tone for 2024’ by Chair Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action items from the December 2023 Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion of AIPP Panel working group to review AIPP program policies (AIPP Ordinance, Guidelines, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Planned Unit Development (PUD), Public Improvement District (PID), and Equity Statement) Discussion of In-Person vs. Virtual AIPP Panel Meetings Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Slaughter Lane Corridor: Segment A AIPP Project – Yuliya Lanina DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ACTION: Approve the Modified Final Design for the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project – Dana Perrotti 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS Project Managers Updates – AIPP Staff Collections Manager Report – Sean Harrison 8. 9. 10. AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White 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 Alex Irrera at the Aviation Department at alexandra.irrera@flyaustin.com or 512-530- 5126 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
1. 2. 3. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, via Zoom. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair J Muzacz, and Panel Members Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods, and Arts Commission Panel Liaison Monica Maldonado. Staff in Attendance: AIPP staff: Program Manager Constance Y. White, and Coordinators Alex Irrera, Ryan Runcie, Frederico Geib, Sean Harrison, Bryana Iglesias, Lindsay Hutchens. Guests in Attendance: Yuliya Lanina, Dana Perrotti, Ernesto Hernandez, & Rehab El Sadek PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on Monday, December 4, 2023, were approved on the motion of Panel Member Carr and Panel Member Shaer seconded. Passed 7-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on ‘Setting the tone for 2024’ by Chair Lemmo. Chair Lemmo acknowledged the new year and welcomed new Panel Members and staff. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action items from the December 2023 Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado. No Report. Discussion of AIPP Panel working group to review AIPP program policies (AIPP Ordinance, Guidelines, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Planned Unit Development (PUD), Public Improvement District (PID), and Equity Statement). AIPP Program Manager White explained the working group’s scope of work. Chair Lemmo discussed working group participants. Interested participants include Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado, Chair Lemmo, Panel Members Carr and Shaer, and Arts Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach. 5. Discussion of In-Person vs. Virtual AIPP Panel Meetings. Chair Lemmo lead a discussion on in-person vs. virtual Panel meetings in the new year. Meetings will be held in person as need-based on the agenda. 5. Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Slaughter Lane Corridor: Segment A AIPP Project. Yuliya Lanina presented. No action was taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS ACTION: Approve the Modified Final Design for the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project. Dana Perrotti presented. Approved on the motion of Panel Member Woods and Panel Member Davis seconded. Passed 7-0-0. 7. 8. 9. Project Managers Updates – AIPP Staff. None. Collections Manager Report – Sean Harrison. AIPP Coordinator Harrison briefed the Panel on several collection update, including repairs to Obelisqos by various artists and Magic Portal by James Talbot. AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION JANAUARY 8, 2024, 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating via 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 remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Adriana Espinoza at Adriana.Espinoza@austintexas.gov. AGENDA CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County, Parliamentarian Vacant, Mayor, Lotta Smagula, D1 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, D3 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Whitney Holt, D5 Luis Herrera, D6 Larry Tucker, D7, Vice Chair Vacant, D8 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Dr. Amanda Bruce, D10 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on 2. Overview of monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. Reports posted in December 11, 2023 STAFF BRIEFINGS backup materials. DISCUSSION ITEMS. 3. Quarterly Report from Austin Pets Alive 4. Discussion on Euthanization Process for Injured Deer Program DISCUSSION POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM 5. Discussion and possible action on formation of Working Group on Finder to Foster 6. Discussion and possible action on formation of Working Group to Discuss Budget 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 two business days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Adriana Espinoza, Animal Services Offices, at Adriana.Espinoza@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Adriana Espinoza Adriana.Espinoza@austintexas.gov
Information is from October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Information compiled via ASO Power BI dashboards. Difference of outcomes - intakes Outcome Year (fiscal) Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total Dog Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total RTO/RTO Adopt SNR (former SCRP) RTO/RTO Adopt 2024 1185 1142 2327 2024 1160 1263 2423 2024 -25 121 96 2024 918 41 176 28 7 0 93 1263 2024 750 166 222 16 4 2 1160
December 2023 December2023 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News APA and 1 at a vet). and 2 at a vet). Animal Protection • The live outcome rate for December was 98.7 percent. • The Austin Animal Center took in 681 animals including, 263 cats and 403 dogs. • The Austin Animal Center adopted 594 cats and dogs (329 cats and 265 dogs). • 69 animals (56 dogs, 13 cats and 2 birds) were returned to their owners from the Austin Animal Center. • On December 1, 2023, there were 984 cats and dogs within the ASO inventory (694 at AAC, 288 in foster, 1 at • On January 1, 2024, there were 823 cats and dogs within the ASO inventory (554 at AAC, 269 in foster, 3 at APA Impounded 95 injured animals. • Completed 20 RTO’s • Gave out 29 fencing referrals. • • Delivered approximately 36 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue • Entered 157 exposure reports. • Sent 9 specimens to the state lab for rabies testing. We had 2 rabies positive bats. Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • 114 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 225 different people/families fostered. • 83 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 1467 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. • 2 pets died or were euthanized in foster care in December (based on the reports that are available to us). • As of January 2nd, 7:45 a.m., there are 266 animals in foster care. • 127 animals were transferred to nine rescues partner organizations. • 469 volunteers contributed 6,061 hours in December. • 34 individuals donated 68 hours toward group volunteer service, through dog-walking and general cat care. • The Volunteer Program held 5 orientations, introducing 112 potential volunteers to shelter operations. • The Volunteer Program scheduled 11 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 97 hours of laundry, dishes and other duties as assigned. • 144 volunteers spent 437 hours on volunteer development and training. Vet Services • Emergencies cases treated at AAC - 51 • Emergencies transferred from EC - 31 • Orthopedic surgeries - 9 • Other specialty surgeries - enucleations, amputations, mass removals, December2023 Animal Services Report hernia repair, wound repairs, laparotomies, entropion, dentals, etc. - 16 • Cruelty cases - 3 • Vet exams - 839 • APA Transfers Medical - 91 o …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, January 8, 2024 MEETING MINUTES The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Ryan Clinton called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., conducted a roll call and confirmed a quorum of 12 Commissioners, including Vice Chair Tucker, Smagula, Dr. Nilson, Herrera, Dr. Bruce who attended in person. Commissioners Dulzaides, Nemer, Holt, Huddleston, Hassen and Linder participated virtually. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Rochell Vickery - General Comment Pat Valls-Trelles - General Comment APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Commissioner Linder moved to approve the minutes from December 11, 2023; Commissioner Holt seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 12 to 0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Overview of monthly reports provided by Animal Service Office Staff. Deputy Chief Jason Garza presented December reports and responded to questions. Monthly reports were submitted in backup. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Quarterly Report by Austin Pets Alive! Presented by Stephanie Bilbro, Austin Pets Alive! Director of Operations. Quarterly reports were submitted in backup. 4. Discussion on Euthanization Process for Injured Deer No action. Staff briefing requested. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action on formation of Working Group on Finder to Foster Program. Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed the creation of a Working Group. Commissioner Herrera seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously with all 12 commissioners voting in favor. 1 6. Discussion and possible action on creating a Working Group to Discuss and Make Budget Recommendations. Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed the creation of a Working Group. Commissioner Dr. Bruce seconded an amended motion to create a Working Group to Discuss and Make Budget Recommendations. Motion passed unanimously with all 12 commissioners voting in favor. Commissioner Dr. Bruce will serve as Chair of the Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Staff Briefing: A staff briefing on the Emancipet contract was requested by Commissioner Dr. Bruce with a second from Commissioner Dr. Nilson. Discussion Item: An item to form a working group to discuss the Emancipet contract was requested by Commissioner Dr. Bruce with a second from Commissioner Dr. Nilson. Discussion and Possible Action: Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed an item for discussion and possible action to form a Working Group on the Finder to Foster Program. Commissioner Smagula second the motion. Discussion and Possible Action: Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed the formation of a Working Group on owner-intended euthanasia at the Austin Animal Center. …
