CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 07 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0012 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Brendan McEntee OWNER: Dessau Lutheran Cemetery – Kent Saathoff ADDRESS: 13300 DESSAU RD Lot size requirements from 10 acres (required) to two tracts consisting of 2.62 acres VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: and 1.233 acres (requested) and (requested) Lot width to decrease from 100 feet (required) to two tracts each at 15 feet in order to subdivide three existing lots into two proposed lots in a “DR-H”, Development Reserve-Historic Landmark zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve; Board member Suzanne Valentine second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: DR zoning tracks require 10 acre minimum and a 100 foot of lot width, as they are landlocked under a current configuration, giving them access to Dessau, is what is needed. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: while two lots exist in the configuration and have amicably gotten along, in order to make it legal, need to have some kind of access and relief on lot size in order to be able to get back there. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: usually don’t see a cemetery lot buried in the back and it probably works in association with the church. 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: as the variance would allow a subdivision and access to the property that has been landlocked for a number of years. Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 08 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0013 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Donna Carter OWNER: Lynn Sherman ADDRESS: 3505 GREENWAY 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 23 feet (requested) and to 54.5% (requested) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% (maximum allowed) in order to remodel, maintain and add an addition to an existing 2 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-2-CO-NP”, Single-Family-Combined Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hancock Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve with the conditions of a rainwater capture system being installed and the carport remains in place, only the column can be moved; Board member Bianca Medina-Leal second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED WITH THE CONDITIONS OF A RAINWATER CAPTURE SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED AND THE CARPORT REMAINS IN PLACE, ONLY THE COLUMN CAN BE MOVED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the subject property provides access to the adjacent properties reducing a significant portion of impervious cover to provide access for the neighbors, and that drive is completely counted against this lot. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the building and the driveway are permitted and constructed when the historic estate was divided this joint access easement, don’t see many joint access driveways that go through the property that completely get counted under one lot and the angle in order to get into the carport is a little extreme. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: as the code changed since the original subdivision occurred and that it is born directly on this particular property and the natural site condition, drainage, protected trees just make it a little bit difficult to provide mitigation. …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 09 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0014 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Greg Ulcak OWNER: City of Austin-Austin Energy (Brandy Teague) ADDRESS: 1111 SLAUGHTER LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a solid wall fence between residential and Austin Energy Substation property line in a “P”, Public zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 10 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0015 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard Weiss OWNER: Kayo Asazu ADDRESS: 4705 ROWENA AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the North Hyde Park NCCD Ord. #20050818-064, PART 7 (Residential District) (4) from: lot size requirements to decrease the minimum lot size from 7,000 square feet (required) to 6,038 square feet (requested) in order to allow a Two-Family residential use in an “SF-3- NCCD-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Hyde Park NCCD Neighborhood Plan). Note: Ordinance No. 20050818-064 Part 7 (Residential District) (4) A Two-Family Residential use or Duplex use is permitted on a lot that is 7,000 square feet or larger. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve; Board member Suzanne Valentine second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the current lot doesn’t allow a reasonable use based on the surrounding lots and as this is a very diverse neighborhood with a lot or different older homes of all sorts shapes and sizes and different lot configurations, this is one of a few that is on two public streets adjacent lots all enjoy two family residential. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: as it is deminimus request to put an apartment unit above the existing garage, and that it is one of two mid-block properties that actually have a public street frontage (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: this is the only one of 7 lots n the NCCD that faces 2 residential streets on the front and back. 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 11 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0016 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Elizabeth & Jay Walker ADDRESS: 3405 MOUNTAIN TOP CIR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% (maximum allowed) to 47.9% (requested) (50.1% existing), in order to remodel and add an addition to an existing 1 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani’s motion to Approve; Board member Suzanne Valentine second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the site was originally developed under prior ordinance before the current impervious cover requirements to meet code, a significant amount of impervious coverage would need to be removed, and the owners have been reducing the overall impervious coverage, over the past few years. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property was plotted back in 1959 is smaller than the surrounding properties, and as such impervious coverage, non-conforming situation with impervious coverage, unlike the larger properties surroundings. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: it’s a smaller property that was platted earlier than the surrounding properties. 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: the proposed plan actually does reduce the impervious request a reduction of the impervious coverage for the lot and although the proposed changes are on the front of the structure it wont change the overlook of the building as it exists. Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Chair Tuttle shared a few words about Austin Energy’s 130th Anniversary and played the video, History of Austin’s Moonlight Towers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of April 14, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Gillett’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on an 9-0 vote, with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy was recommended on Commissioner ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 Gillett’s motion, Commissioner Kirksey’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy was recommended on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Gillett’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. 4. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:37 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Suzanne Valentine Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yung-ju Kim, Maggie Shahrestani Board Members absent: Thomas Ates, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen 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 meeting on April 14, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for April 14, 2025 The minutes from the meeting April 14, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Item03 C15-2024-0031 Withdrawn by applicant New Sign case(s): 2. C16-2025-0003 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton-Maria Vinhais 4900 Mueller Boulevard On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional nine (9) freestanding signs [total of eleven (11)] (requesting) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Dell Children’s Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (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) This subsection prescribes the maximum sign area. (1) For signs other than freestanding 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. (2) For a freestanding sign, the sign area may …
Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board MINUTES MEETING May 12, 2025 The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, May 12, 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, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Beth Corbett, Hilda Gutierrez, Kacey Hanson, Natalie Poulos, Matt Simon, Andy Smith Board Members Absent: Mark Bethell, Nitza Cuevas Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin), Angela Baucom (City of Austin), Yaira Robinson (Travis County) 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 Andy Smith motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025, with Board Member Marissa Bell, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on an 10-0 vote with a friendly amendment to update Kacey Hanson’s attendance. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing on Integrated Bond Task Force, Marcus Hammer (see back-up materials for presentation) 3. Briefing on Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager at City of Austin and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs at Travis County (see back-up materials for presentation). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discuss Austin/Travis County Food Plan qualitative research coding as compared to AI coding, Natalie Poulos (see back-up materials for presentation). Beth Corbett left the dais at 7:08 pm DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Report out from the April 23rd Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, Marissa Bell. a. Received a presentation from the Integrated Bond Task Force and heard from OCAR b. Transportation and Public Works Department on Cap and Stitch. 6. Review Board Member Assignments. a. Staff to share Speak Up Austin engagement for Integrated Bond Development once live b. Staff to share Bond Election Advisory Task Force meeting information - webpage c. Staff to share follow-up email from May 9th Food Plan Implementation Collaborative convening d. Edwin Marty to share the CDFA Food System tools e. Edwin Marty to reach out to Maggie Johnson from AgriLife Extension to coordinate a presentation to the board at an upcoming meeting f. Staff to send Board member matrix and council members assigned for advocacy FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and scheduling of future agenda items: Agricultural Exemption Briefing presentation in June ADJOURNMENT Chair Joi Chevalier adjourned the meeting at 7:36 pm. Minutes were approved at the June …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Jonathan Franks Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular called meeting on April 11, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding the meeting on April 23, 2025. Discussion of the Equity and Inclusion Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve the formation of a Working Group to plan for a disability awareness event in October 2025. Select a Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities member liaison to participate in the interview panel and relay Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities authorized feedback on the interview process for the Civil Rights Officer. 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 the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email call Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, April 11, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 11, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 11, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Audrea Diaz Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Delawnia Comer-HaGans Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ron Lucy – Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Melinda Crockom – Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Azza Hassan – Sensory Club Austin Ru Johnson – Disability Mobility APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 28, 2025. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, April 11, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on March 28, 2025, were approved Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Fetonte, Murphy, and Slade were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion regarding initial planning efforts for Disability Festival 2025. Discussed. Discussion regarding provisional ridership of paratransit on CapMetro. Presentation by Deb Miller, community stakeholder and advocate for the disabled. Discussed. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding the meeting on March 26, 2025. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a Working Group to make a candidate qualities priority list for City of Austin interview panel participation. The motion to approve the formation of a Working Group to make a candidate qualities priority list for City of Austin interview panel participation was approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Diaz abstained. Commissioners Fetonte, Murphy, and Slade were absent. Chair Meyer, Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Kelly, and Vassallo were added the Working Group without objection. 6. Approve a primary and secondary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to approve Lisa Chang as the primary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Chair Meyer’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Fetonte, Murphy, and Slade were absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Kelly as the secondary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Chair Meyer’s second, on an 8-0 vote. …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, May 9, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, May 9, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Audrea Diaz Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Mickey Fetonte Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Melinda Crockom - Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular called meeting on April 11, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 11, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Arellano’s motion, Chair Kelly’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Slade was off the dais. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioner Frank were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding the meeting on April 23, 2025. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, May 9, 2025 Update provided by Commissioner Chang. 3. 4. Discussion of the Equity and Inclusion Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. Update provided by Chair Kelly. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a Working group to plan for a disability awareness event in October 2025. The motion to approve the formation of a Working Group to plan a disability awareness festival in October 2025, was approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Arellano’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Slade was off the dais. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioner Frank were absent. The motion to approve adding Commissioners Arellano, Chang, and Murphy, and Warren “Wawa” Snipes, Douglas Ridloff, Ricardo Leon, Heather Pavey, Amy Baxter, Michelle Lapis to the Working Group was approved on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Murphy’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioner Frank were absent. 6. Select a Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities member liaison to participate in the interview panel and relay Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities authorized feedback on the interview process for the Civil Rights Officer. Withdrawn. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Identify 1-2 additional priorities for the Mayor’s Committee for People …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for May 7, 2025 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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, fill out the Microsoft Form. QR code and link at the bottom of this document. BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on Rally Austin’s role in the City. Presenter: Anne Gatling-Haynes PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to June 4, 2025. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2025-034942 – 905 Congress Ave. Mutual Building Heritage Grant Project Council District 9 Proposal: Renovate and restore façade. Applicant: Austin Nelsen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 4. HR-2025-031271 – 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Heritage Grant Project Council District 3 Proposal: Paint exterior, replace and restore windows, replace light fixtures, replace porch wood elements, and add ADA ramp. Applicant: David Rudick City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 5. HR-2025-036130 – 2315 Lake Austin Blvd. Deep Eddy Cabaret Heritage Grant Project Council District 10 Proposal: Restore red tile roof, repair wood elements and gutters, repair and repoint limestone and stucco, and restore doors and windows. Applicant: Will Bridges City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 6. HR-2025-040807 – 708 Highland Ave. Smoot-Terrace Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Replace wooden porch, replace metal roof with shingles, add dormer, repair or replace rotted wood elements, replace rear deck, and paint exterior. Applicant: Tere O’Connell City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 7. HR-2025-046314 – 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Repair deteriorated window elements. Applicant: Marcos Crane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. HR-2025-040807 – 9019 Parkfield Dr. Zimmerman Cabin Council District 4 Proposal: Restore exterior design elements; stabilize and restore the original 1854 …
Special Called Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, May 7th, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Rooms #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 and some members may be attending via 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 Alejandra Mireles (Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Office) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson Sonny Sin Nayer Sikder Commission for Women Diana Melendez Becky Bullard Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Melissa Ortega Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Philip Reichert Alice Navarro Early Childhood Council Amanda Afifi (Chair) Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Morgan Davis Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang Curtis Wyman Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne VACANT 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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 & ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion on bills filed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, as they relate to the bylaws and priorities of the Joint Inclusion Committee, and its member commissions; with possible, but not limited to, action items such as returning to member commissions to consider writing Recommendations, returning to member commissions’ workgroups for action, scheduling meetings with Council Members to share updates, scheduling meetings with Texas Senators or Representatives for collaboration, and/or developing topics for Joint Inclusion Committee Recommendations. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 7th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Rally Austin’s role in the City Presenter: Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Rally Austin PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed April 2, 2025) Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to June 4, 2025. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2025-034942 – 905 Congress Ave. Mutual Building Heritage Grant Project Council District 9 Proposal: Renovate and restore façade. Applicant: Austin Nelsen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. 5. HR-2025-031271 – 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Heritage Grant Project Council District 3 Proposal: Paint exterior, replace and restore windows, replace light fixtures, replace porch wood elements, and add ADA ramp. Applicant: David Rudick City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. 2 6. HR-2025-036130 – 2315 Lake Austin Blvd. Deep Eddy Cabaret Heritage Grant …
4.0 – 6.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MAY 7, 2025 HR-2025-034942 HR-2025-031271 HR-2025-036130 HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENTS: SPRING 2025 PROPERTY INFORMATION SCOPE OF WORK/APPLICANT ARC RECOMMENDATION 3.0 - Mutual Building, 905 Congress Ave., HR-2025- 034942 4.0 - Berner-Clark-Mercado House, 1807 E. Cesar Chavez St., HR-2025-031271 5.0 - Deep Eddy Cabaret, 2315 Lake Austin Blvd., HR-2025- 036130 April 9, 2025: Do not seal or waterproof the stone. The proposed the non-original replacement of storefront components is appropriate. March 5, 2025: Ensure that replacement materials exactly match original materials. Provide additional photographs of deterioration. Do not replace what can be repaired. April 9, 2025: Salvage what is possible, but replacement that looks like the original is also appropriate if deteriorated beyond repair. Rehabilitation of existing building, including repointing, cleaning, and repair of the exterior limestone; replacement of non-historic storefront, glazing, and awning. Applicant: Austin Nelsen Repair and rehabilitation of existing building, including exterior painting; window repair; in-kind window replacement; replacement of columns, handrails, and balusters to match original; installation of new HVAC; replacement of exterior light fixtures; and adding a ramp and handrail to the back patio. Applicant: David Rudick Restore the red tile roof. The existing tile will be reused and supplemented with new reproduction pieces. Repair deteriorated exterior wood elements and gutters. Repair and repoint exterior limestone and stucco. Preserve the exterior wall mural. Restore existing doors and windows. Repair electrical system where needed. Applicant: Will Bridges STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the Spring 2025 Heritage Grant projects in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. 4.0 – 6.0 – 2 4.0 – 6.0 – 3 4.0 – 6.0 – 4
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 2nd, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: x ab Chair x x x Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) VACANT (D-4) x ab x ab x Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Mary Kahle spoke about the Preservation Austin Homes Tour. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Co-op City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to May 7, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to May 7, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2025-026162 – 503 E Mary St. Mary Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition to the rear. Applicant: Miguel Cantu City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 4. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and remodel, new construction of a cabana and pool. (Postponed March 5, 2025) Applicant: …
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