Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Carport is a defining feature of the house Front porch covered in snow Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 The Jerome Hill Family 50th Anniversary Standing: (L-R) Waldron Wray Hill Plicque, Don Plicque, Geraldine Holmes Hill, Dr. James L. Hill, Irene Hill Thompson, Doxey Hill (son), Norma Jean Hill Lewis, Ira Jerome Poole (young boy) Seated: (L to R) Marilynn Poole Webb, Laverne Hill Holland (daughter), Jerome and Ida Belle Hill, Lillie Hill, Ida Dawne Thompson (Irene’s daughter) Photo ca. 1965 at home of Irene Hill Thompson Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Building permits Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Architectural Drawings John S. Chase, AIA Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Architectural Drawings John S. Chase, AIA Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Architectural Drawings John S. Chase, AIA Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Architectural Drawings John S. Chase, AIA Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Architectural Drawings John S. Chase, AIA Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Architectural Drawings John S. Chase, AIA Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Congratulatory letter from U.S. Representative J.J. Pickle Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 John Chase registers for classes at UT Chase in later years, Houston, TX Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722 Houston Chronicle April 1, 2012 The Hill family legacy celebrated by Huston-Tillotson College Alumni News, December 1978 Irene Hill Thompson House 1906 Maple Avenue Austin, TX 78722
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness April 1, 2026 HR-2026-027581 Sayers House 709 Rio Grande Street 7 – 1 Proposal Rehabilitate a City of Austin landmark for use as a school. Project Specifications 1) Repair or rehabilitate exterior character-defining features, including windows, doors, masonry, and balconies. 2) Construct life safety, accessibility, and systems updates as required. Work will take place at both the interior and the exterior of the building. Architecture This landmark is an excellent example of a high-style American Foursquare form, with several Classical Revival elements that make it stand out from other examples of the same building form. It features a prominent front porch and balcony, with several 12-over-1 windows on the front and narrow 1-over-1 fixtures at the sides and rear. There is a decorative cornice element that wraps around the house, and the balcony balustrade features embellishments as well. The structure remains in good condition. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The application describes the priority to retain and repair where possible, and replacement of historic material to occur only when necessary due to material loss or cumulative damage over time. Alterations made for safety or accessibility reasons will read as distinct but will not overwhelm the historic forms or material. 2. Foundations Foundations are to undergo significant reinforcement and shoring to support the continued weight of the building, but none of the work will be visible from the street due to the exterior foundation walls. No plans are included to raise or lower the overall height of the foundation, and no visual changes are anticipated as a result of the work. 3. Roofs No work is proposed at the roof, as it is determined to be in good condition. 4. Exterior walls and trim Existing stucco and brick is currently painted, and the proposed work includes a new color paint to be installed. Due to the existing situation, there are no additional concerns with adding another layer. 5. Windows, doors, and screens First floor windows, currently covered, will be uncovered and the existing material repaired. Otherwise, windows are to be retained and repaired. One window, to be converted to a door for egress, …
6 2 0 2 N A J 3 2 6 5 1 4 2 C A 1 3 r e b m u N j t c e o r P e g a P I I N O T A Z N R E D O M . T S E D N A R G O R 9 0 7 I PROJECT 709 RIO GRANDE ST. MODERNIZATION 0 0 0 - G PROJECT NUMBER 31AC24156 709 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN, TX. 78701 CLIENT HEADWATERS SCHOOL Page Southerland Page, Inc. 200 W. 6th, Suite 1800 Austin, TX 78701 pagethink.com TEL 512 472 6721 FAX 512 477 3211 ARCHITECTURE / ENGINEERING / INTERIORS / PLANNING / CONSULTING Albany / Albuquerque / Atlanta / Austin / Boston / Charleston / Dallas / Denver / Dubai / Houston / Los Angeles / Mexico City / New York City / Orlando / Phoenix / Raleigh / Richmond / San Antonio / San Francisco / Tampa / Washington DC ORIGINAL ISSUE ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION 23 JAN 2026 CONSULTANT TEAM PROFESSIONAL SEALS CIVIL ENGINEERING GARZA EMC 9442 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY PLAZA 1, SUITE 340 AUSTIN, TX 78759 512-325-3945 MEP & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INFINITIY MEP+S 53162 US HWY 290 SERVICE RD SUITE 480 AUSITIN, TX 78735 512-692-9224 HISTORICAL CONSULTANT HORIZON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1507 S. INTERSTATE 35 Address Line 2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512-328-2430 - t v r . L A R T N E C - 3 2 R A - 6 5 1 4 2 C A 1 3 / e d n a r G o R 9 0 7 - i s r e t a w d a e H - 6 5 1 4 2 C A 1 3 / / : s c o D k s e d o u A t : E M A N E L F I M A 0 0 : 6 0 : 0 1 6 2 0 2 / 7 2 1 / : P M A T S E T A D : E M A N R E S U T E E R T S E D N A R G O R I WEST 8TH STREET #8103 490 CONCRETE PAVING 491 4 9 3 CONCRETE PAVING #69 #70 PROPERTY LINE CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND STEPS CONCRETE STEPS AND PAVING #8104 489 #8102 CONCRETE PAVING CONCRETE PAVING …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness April 1, 2026 HR-2026-028338 Paramount Theater 713 Congress Avenue 8 – 1 Proposal Remove and replace a non-historic storefront system at the main entry of the theater lobby. Project Specifications 1) Remove the existing, glazed storefront, featuring three sets of double entry doors spread across the assembly. 2) Install a new, glazed storefront, with three sets of double doors located at the center of the assembly. The new storefront will include ADA-compatible features such as a push-paddle switch attached to a freestanding bollard. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards All material proposed to be removed is non-historic. Material is deteriorated from general use over time, and lacks certain accessibility requirements. The new assembly will be simple in style and will not be mistaken for original to the building. 4. Exterior walls and trim An existing, though not historic, stone sill may be used as a base for the new storefront. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Window glazing will be tempered glass and framing will be painted wood, and will appear similar to the storefront that is currently installed. 11. Commercial storefronts Clear glass is recommended to meet the design standards. Overall design is simple and has a standard three-part storefront assembly design, which reads as appropriate to the building. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Department Comments This application will time out on June 15, 2026. Architectural Review Committee Feedback Historic Landmark Commission review authority only extends to the building exterior. However, doorways and glazing may be part of their review authority. Provide architectural drawings showing the doors centered on the building. Staff Recommendation Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Location Map 8 – 2
A B C D E F T C A R T N O C N I T O N ROOF LEVEL 55' - 2 25/32" GRIDIRON 54' - 0 1/2" UPPER BALCONY LEVEL 44' - 2 1/2" DEMOLISH EXISTING NON- HISTORIC WOOD STOREFRONT FRAMING, TYP. REMOVE EXISTING WOOD DOORS AND PREP FOR REINSTALLATION 4 WOOD STOREFRONT DEMOLITION A4.1 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" LOUNGE LEVEL 23' - 7" RE-INSTALLED EXISTING PAINTED WOOD DOORS NEW WOOD STOREFRONT FRAMING, TYP. PAINT FINISH TO MATCH EXISTING MEZZANINE LEVEL 15' - 3" 1" TEMPERED INSULATED GLAZING UNIT, TYP. 6 A4.1 7 A4.1 INNER LOBBY LEVEL 3' - 6" OUTER LOBBY LEVEL 1' - 8 3/4" 2 A4.1 3 A4.1 POWDER-COATED BOLLARD WITH ADA OPERATOR PUSH-BUTTON 8 A4.1 STONE SILL " 0 1 - ' 2 EQ2 EQ1 EQ1 EQ1 EQ1 EQ1 EQ2 30' - 9 1/2" V.I.F. NO CHANGE TO ROUGH OPENING DEMOLISH EXISTING TRANSOM - NO CHANGE TO EXISTING LINTEL DEMOLISH FRAME, TYP. PAINT FINISH REMOVE EXISTING WOOD DOORS TO BE REINSTALLED DEMOLISH STAIR LANDING INSIDE THE BUILDING AND POUR NEW SLAB-ON-GRADE LOWER TO ALIGN WITH SIDEWALK 5 SOUTH EGRESS DOOR DEMOLITION A4.1 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1" TEMPERED INSULATED GLAZING UNIT, TYP. 6 A4.1 NEW WOOD STOREFRONT FRAMING, TYP. PAINT FINISH RE-INSTALLED EXISTING WOOD DOORS - SILL TO ALIGN WITH SIDEWALK INNER LOBBY LEVEL 3' - 6" OUTER LOBBY LEVEL 1' - 8 3/4" " 8 / 7 9 - ' 2 " 2 - ' 7 INNER LOBBY LEVEL 3' - 6" OUTER LOBBY LEVEL 1' - 8 3/4" INNER LOBBY LEVEL 3' - 6" OUTER LOBBY LEVEL 1' - 8 3/4" I G N N E P O H G U O R O T E G N A H C O N " 7 - ' 1 " 8 / 5 8 - ' 6 " 2 / 1 0 1 INNER LOBBY LEVEL 3' - 6" OUTER LOBBY LEVEL 1' - 8 3/4" 1 WEST EXTERIOR ELEVATION A4.1 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 2 NEW WOOD STOREFRONT ELEVATION A4.1 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 SOUTH EGRESS DOOR ELEVATION A4.1 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" EXISTING CEILING AND CROWN MOULDING TO REMAIN ADA AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATOR AS OCCURS - ANODIZED BRONZE CASING NEW CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE WITH VAPOR BARRIER AND PREPARED SUBGRADE - REFER TO STRUCTURE EXISTING MARQUEE - NO CHANGE PATCH, SKIMCOAT, AND REPAINT EXISTING PLASTER SOFFIT FOLLOWING INSTALLATION OF …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness April 1, 2026 PR-2026-008188; GF-2026-025308 Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District 1005 East 8th Street 9 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1906 house listed as contributing to a local historic district. Architecture The house at 1005 East 8th St. was likely originally constructed as a single story building, with the sloping elevation of the site creating a crawlspace or cellar to the east side of the building footprint. Since its construction, this has been enclosed, and a rear addition built, increasing the enclosed area of the building. However, the U-shaped form and Folk Victorian elements still read legibly, and decorative elements, especially at the front porch and gable ends, remain present. The integrity of the architecture is strong and the property remains contributing to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair historic district. Research For the first 30 years after construction, the property went through a series of renters, made up of families and individuals employed by various local industries and services, including carpenters, foundry workers, and porters. The first long term owners were Ernest & Marie Kemp, who operated a local grocery. Marie Kemp continued to live at the address after her husband’s death, but by the 1950s, the property was vacant before becoming subdivided for oil industry and other professional offices. A third housing unit was added in 1970, indicating that this property continued use as residential rentals. An overnight fire occurred at the property on November 12th, 20251. Department Comments This application will time out on June 15, 2026. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District. Staff Recommendation Grant the applicant-requested postponement to the May 6, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 1 “Firefighter injured in East Austin house fire, investigation underway”. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/afd-responding-to- house-fire-in-east-austin-no-injuries-reported Location Map 9 – 2 Property Information Photos 9 – 3 Texas Historical Commission, photograph, May 29, 1975. The Portal to Texas History. Google Streetview, 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, March 2026 9 – 4 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 1924 1922 1920 1918 1916 1914 1912 1909 1906 Offices: Norman Texas Company; Roche Oil Company; Pierre Aubuchon, engineer; Hamco Oil & Drilling Vacant Vacant Joseph & Maria Tamayo, owners; painter at South Lamar Automotive Service Same as above Alfredo, Joseph, and Maria Tamayo, renters; mechanic at Bergstrom Airfield Anna Kamp, widow of EG, owner …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness April 1, 2026 HR-2026-021800 Castle Hill Historic District 1107 West 9th Street 10 – 1 Proposal Renovate existing house. The non-contributing rear house will also be modified. Project Specifications 1) Replace existing siding with painted wood ship lap. 2) Construct new 8’0” steel fence. 3) Replace existing undivided windows with wood 1:1 windows at first floor, fixed-pane undivided square windows at dormers, and fixed-pane picture window at existing picture window. 4) Construct rear addition with dormer. 5) Remove chimney from east dormer. 6) Replace existing roof with flat terra cotta tiles and metal shingles at rear addition. Architecture A 2010 historic zoning application describes the building as follows: The house is one-and-a-half stories with a hipped roof, hipped dormers, and a wraparound porch…Above the front door there is a transom, an integral part of architecture of the period as well…The house still has 7 working transoms throughout the inside, which helped to circulate the air between rooms…The house has had a number of changes over the years. The house first appears on the 1922 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company map and shows a smaller footprint…[it] had a porch stretching all the way across the front of the house and another one along the east side. …Between 1922 and 1935, design of the house was modified to include a bay window, extend the sides and include a small porch in the middle of the back of the house. In 1962 the house was modified again — the bay window was brought forward a few feet onto the porch to create a larger living room inside — which eliminated the front porch in front of this window, and the back part of the side porch was enclosed to enlarge the bedroom. In 2008 the kitchen…was extended slightly to the rear…In 2010 the front porch was restored to again extend all the way across the front of the house (and free one of the original porch pillars from the wall built in 1962) by moving a modified version of the bay window back (Tim Cuppett was also the architect for this project). All of the finishes and details on the outside of the house are original with the exception of the new bay window.1 However, former Historic Preservation Officer Steve Sadowsky noted that the 2010 addition likely destroyed original fabric at the front of the house: …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14W2010-0022 HLC DATE: PC DATE: June 28. 2010 July26, 2010 December 13, 2010 February 22, 2011 APPLICANTS: Albert Percival, III and Kevin “Chuck” Hughes, owners HISTORIC NAME: Bones-Stokes House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1107 w qth Street ZONING FROM: SF3NP to SF3H-NP SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENI)ATION: Staff cannot recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence — neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district to family residence — historic landmark — neighborhood plan (SF3-H-NP) combining district zoning because of recent significant modifications to the front of the house. The house is in the proposed Castle Hill Local Historic District. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Staff cannot recommend this house for designation as a historic landmark because the architectural character of the house changed substantially in the last year. The house had a projecting canted bay on the right side of the façade, which staff believes was original to the house in form, despite depictions on historical Sanhorn Fire Insurance Company maps. The canted bay was pushed forward several feet in a 1962 remodeling of the house, but still retained its essential form, if not location. In 2010, the owners replaced the canted bay with a boxed picture window, which, while sensitively designed, has compromised the historic appearance of the house to the extent that staff cannot recommend the house for individual designation as it no longer retains sufficient integrity of materials and design to convey’ its historic appearance. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: June 28, 2010: Postponed the case to July 26, 2010 at staffs request so that the applicants could meet with the Certificate of Appropriateness Committee for discussion of the new window on the July 26, 2010: Recommended denial of the proposed zoning façade of the house. change from SF3NP to SF3HNP due to the recent installation of the front window which has compromised the historic appearance of the house. Vote: 6-0 (Kleon absent). NOTE: The applicants were not present at the July 26, 2010 hearing and request a re-hearing of their application. December 13, 2010: The Commission’s action on July 26, 2010 to recommend denial of the proposed zoning change was not rescinded. The motion to rescind failed on a vote of 2-4 (Limbacher, Hansen. Kleon and Meyers opposed; Rosato absent). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended denial of the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP due to the modifications to the front …
March 24, 2026 Kalan Contreras Principal Planner, Historic Preservation Office Austin Planning Dear Ms. Contreras, Here are responses to your questions: Q1: Will the existing window screens remain on the windows? It’s a little hard to tell in the photos, but it looks like there are currently exterior storm screens installed. Response: No. The windows will be replaced, including the screens. Q2: Will window openings at the main elevation change in size at all? Response: Yes. Two windows will be added to the living room, beside the existing two windows, matching the same size and proportion. Additionally, two windows at the dormer will be replaced with three. Q3: Will the height of the existing dormers change to accommodate the new windows? Response: No. Q4: Are there historic photos of the building showing a precedent for the tile roof? Response: Unknown. We could not find historic photos of the building. Q5: Could you please provide a close-up of the existing door and sidelight/transom? It’s a little hard to see in the photos provided on the plans. Response: Yes. See attached photo. Q6: Do you know when the existing trim was installed? (I’m assuming it was back in 2010ish when the front bay window was modified, but it will help to know if the trim appears older that that.) Response: No. Q7: Is the chimney to be removed entirely? Response: Yes. Q8: Can you include images of the proposed fence and gate to be installed? Response: No. The fence and gate have not yet been designed. Sincerely, Nathan Griffith, AIA Senior Project Manager 807 Brazos Street, Suite 800 Austin, Texas 78701 1001 Bannock Street, Suite 40, Denver, CO 80204 www.anderssonwise.com 512 476 5780 807 Brazos Street, Suite 800 Austin, Texas 78701 1001 Bannock Street, Suite 40, Denver, CO 80204 www.anderssonwise.com 512 476 5780
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness April 1, 2026 HR-2026-027548 Hyde Park Historic District 4010 Avenue B 11 – 1 Proposal Rehabilitate a contributing property and construct a single-family house in an adjacent vacant lot. Construct two garage structures at rear alley. Project Specifications 1) Repair and rehabilitate the existing house at 4010 Avenue B. 2) Construct a single-story rear addition behind the existing house, approximately 420 square feet in size. 3) Construct a two-story residence to one side of the existing house, currently an empty lot. Proposed design is similar in form to the existing and approximately 1700 square feet in size. 4) Construct two garage structures at the rear of the property behind the two houses, each approximately 528 square feet in footprint. These structures will be oriented to the rear alley, and no curb cuts are proposed at the Avenue B streetfront. Architecture The existing house, which is listed in city directories since at least 1900, is a two-story structure with an asymmetric appearance when viewed from the street. There is a front porch that occupies the left half of the front elevation, supported by wood posts. A front room projects toward the street at the right with a gabled roof above. The house is clad in horizontal wood siding and retains good integrity from the period. Alterations have been minor and appropriate to the original construction. Design Standards The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.2. Retention of Historic Style Repair, rather than replacement, is proposed for materials at the property. No apparent alterations are to be made at the original house, with the exception of a rear addition minimally visible from the street and compatible to the overall design and style. 1.3. Avoidance of False Historicism As stated above, repair of the existing material will not attempt to alter the original appearance of the property. At the new construction to the side, the design is largely deferential to the historic and will not create the appearance of having been constructed at the same time. 3. Residential Standards: Single Family and Contributing Multifamily – Preservation and Restoration 3.1. Front of Houses Wood panel siding on the second floor is proposed to be replaced, though this was installed in the 1980s and not original to the building. …
GENERAL NOTES Codes 2021 International Residential Code 2020 National Electric Code 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code Visit link below for more information https://publicinput.com/2021TechnicalCodeChanges 1. It is the intent of these Contract Documents to establish a high quality level of material and workmanship, but not necessarily to note and call for every last item of work to be done. Any item not specifically covered but deemed necessary for satisfactory completion of the work shall be accomplished by the Contractor in a manner consistent with the quality of work without additional cost to the owner. All material and methods of installation shall be in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer's recommendations. 2. The Contractor shall be responsible for a thorough review of all drawings specifications and existing conditions prior to commencement of work. This includes but is not limited to site utilities and the structural scope of work. The failure of the Contractor to report discrepancies and seek modification or change prior to commencement of work shall be construed as full acceptance of the condition in question by the Contractor. The Contractor shall assume responsibility for all work depicted by the Contract Documents regardless of whether the Subcontractors agree as to whose jurisdiction certain areas of the scope of work are under. 3. It shall be assumed that the Contractor and the Subcontractors are sufficiently experienced to be considered qualified in their respective work responsibilities. The Contractor shall insure that the Owner receives acceptable workmanship common to the industry from all Subcontractors and material suppliers and is responsible for hiring qualified staff personnel and/ or Subcontractors as necessary. 4. The Contractor shall verify the location of all existing utilities so that the work may proceed safely and be coordinated among all Subcontractors and personnel involved. The Contractor shall notify the Owner and Designer in advance of any work required by public utility entities that will affect the cost of schedule of the work. 5. The contractor shall meet all safety requirements applicable in the city of Austin and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel and occupants during the entire project. The jobsite is to be kept orderly and as clean as possible during all construction activities. 6. This drawing set is provided to communicate only the basic design of the building. Structural design by others, all plumbing and Electrical shall also be design build and shall be …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts April 1, 2026 HR-2026-017990 Old West Austin Historic District 2502 Wooldridge Drive 12 – 1 Proposal Construct a new carport and storage space, construct a new front porch structure, revise the roofline, and install new windows. Project Specifications 1) Construct a carport at the existing curb cut, and pour a new driveway in the location of an existing driveway. 2) Construct a storage room behind the proposed carport, along with a gym and pantry to be connected to the side of the main house. 3) Construct a new front porch and roof structure extending across the full front of the original house. Architecture House is a two-story, L-shaped plan that features some early ranch-style elements. These are noticeable at the original ground floor, where the horizontality is emphasized when viewed from the street. The walls at this floor are clad in white cast stone, and the second floor with vinyl siding. The roof is set at a shallow-to-moderate pitch, which is gabled on the ground floor and hipped above. Though it has been heavily added on to, the original contributing structure remains legible. Research After construction in the early 1940s, the house was first owned by Walter & Leona Moore, who were both retired. By 1947, Walter Moore passed away, and Leona lived at the property until her passing in 1958. The property was then purchased by France & Eugene Tips. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location Additions are mostly to the side of the house, with the porch alterations occurring directly at the front of the property. However, this work does not add interior square footage, but rather alters the roof at this location into a flat assembly. This is not in keeping with the intention of the design standards, but does not run counter to them either. 2. Scale, massing, and height Additions are a single story, and to the side of the property, creating a massing behind the front line of the house and largely out of the way. 3. Design and style Proposed additions largely match the existing in style and design, but the scale and form …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits April 1, 2026 PR-2026-022411; GF-2026-025343 1406 Garden Street 13 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1903 house and later carport and garage. Architecture The house at 1406 Garden Street appears to originally have been a wing-and-gable Folk Victorian building, constructed around the turn of the century. It features horizontal wood siding and traditional cornice returns at gable ends, though a wraparound porch shown in Sanborn maps appears to have been removed around 1971, and a small gabled hood with triangular brackets constructed over the door in the 1930s or 1940s. Outbuildings on the site were constructed during the 1970s. Research The house at 1406 Garden Street was constructed around the turn of the 20th century. Its earliest recorded owner in city directories was Mrs. Maggie Piper, a widow who shared her home with two of her children. She sold it to another widow, Rachel Jones, around 1906. By 1912, Jones had sold it to J. C. and Mary Elizabeth Fox; J. C. Fox is listed as “retired” in directory listings but appears to have lived in Austin for some time per obituaries. After his wife’s death in 1914, Fox took in boarders, remarried, and tried to sell the home, but failed; he and his current wife both died in 1920. The home was then rented briefly to the Jones family, and then to Mrs. Elizabeth Frame, who eventually purchased it. Frame lived in the home for a little under ten years. Throughout the 1940s, various short-term renters occupied the home before it was purchased by Augustina and Hubert Halsell, who remained there until the late 1970s. Most of the home’s modifications appear to have taken place while Augustina Halsell owned the home. Department Comments April 1, 2026 is the first meeting at which the demolition application will be discussed. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin Historic Resources Survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. The character-defining porch was removed late in the period of significance, but no major modifications occurred after the 50-year cutoff. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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, contact Nicole Corona, 512-974- 3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on March 4, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 3. Name: 1404 East Riverside PUD, C814-2025-0111 Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Location: 1404 East Riverside Drive Council District: 3 Staff: Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection, 512-963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov Applicant Request: The applicant proposes a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Name: Rundberg Multifamily, SP-2024-0381C.SH Applicant: Sydney Barre, WGI Location: 204 East Rundberg Lane Council District: 4 Staff: John Clement, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection, 512-974-1475, John.Clement@austintexas.gov Applicant Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 (G) to allow floodplain modification in a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ); Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263(C)(3) to allow floodplain modification outside of a CWQZ in an area determined to be in good condition. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the impact of data centers and their energy consumption and water usage. Sponsors: Commissioners Fleury and Sullivan. Conduct officer elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Krueger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 06:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Sullivan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting on February 19, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting on February 19, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Secretary Qureshi’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Sullivan was off the dais. Chair Bristol and Commissioners Changsut, Fierro, and Moretta-Urdiales were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Austin Watershed Protection’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget, Programs, and Projects Overview and approve recommendations for their FY27 budget. Presentation by Albert Castro, Financial Manager, and Janae Spence, Assistant Director, Austin Watershed Protection. 1 The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to support Austin Watershed Protection’s budget, programs, and projects was approved on Secretary Qureshi’s motion, Vice Chair Kruger’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Chair Bristol and Commissioners Changsut, Fierro, and Moretta-Urdiales were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Planned Unit Development Amendment (PUD), C814- 2018-0122.03 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) Location: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Austin, Texas Council District: 2 Staff: Leslie Lilly, 8914, Leslie.Lilly@austintexas.com Applicant request: The applicant proposes to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is amendment #3. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions The public hearing was conducted, and a motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Luecke’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Chair Bristol and Commissioners Changsut, Fierro, and Moretta-Urdiales were absent. Program Manager, Environmental Conservation 512-535- There was a motion to recommend the project Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development Amendment, C814-2018-0122.03, located at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, to Council, with Staff conditions and the following conditions: • Restrict administrative cut/fill approvals to 15’ throughout the PUD • Remove the “fee in lieu” option for parkland • Require each cut/fill approval exceeding 15’ to be reviewed and specifically approved by the Environmental Commission throughout the PUD • …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2025-0111 (East Riverside PUD) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 1404 East Riverside Drive ZONING FROM: ERC- CMU TO: PUD SITE AREA: approximately 2.6069 acres (approximately 113,556 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: South Shore Apartments Owner LP AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Pending PLANNING COMMISSION / OTHER COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 10, 2026: Small Area Joint Planning Commission approved unanimously April 1, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Environmental Commission April 14, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: None CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is approximately 2.5 acres of cleared land from the former Acton School north of East Riverside Drive just east of Manlove Street. It fronts Lady Bird Lake to the north, four multifamily apartments to the west, single family commercial to the south across East Riverside Drive (up a steep embankment) and older two-story multifamily buildings to the east. The site is approximately ¼ mile from the proposed Project Connect rail stop at East Riverside Drive and South Lakeshore Boulevard. Ther are several power lines and an easement along the front of the property, as well as a gravel off- street trail separate from the existing sidewalk. As a result, the building will have to be set back from East Riverside Drive further to the north. There is a substantial amount of tree cover on the northern and eastern portions of the tract. This site is within the Riverside Stations Imagine Austin Activity Center, along Riverside Drive which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor, an ASMP level 3 corridor, and part of the ASMP transit priority network. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Site North (across Lady Bird Lake) South (across East Riverside Drive) East C814-2025-0111 TBD EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: 2 LAND USES ZONING ERC-CMU Undeveloped land P-NP Undeveloped parkland/trail ERC-NMU Office/retail in a two-story single family constructed in approximately 1951 ERC-CMU Several multifamily apartment buildings of 2 stories constructed in approximately 1963 West ERC-CMU Four apartment buildings were constructed in approximately 2012. The buildings are approximately 11, 9, 6, and 4 stories each. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: East Riverside/Oltorf (Riverside) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake and Harpers Branch Watersheds SCHOOLS: A.I.S.D. Sanchez Elementary School Martin Middle School Austin High School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Austin Independent School District, …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: April 1, 2026 1404 East Riverside PUD, C814-2025-0111 Amanda Swor, Drenner Group LOCATION: 1404 East Riverside Drive COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, 512-963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov Urban Watershed, Lady Bird Lake Watershed, Harpers Branch Watershed, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: The applicant proposes a new Planned Unit Development (PUD). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Recommended with conditions. Staff recommends approval of the PUD with the environmental superiority elements as conditions. • PUD will provide for additional off-site water quality capture of currently untreated stormwater from Manlove Street of a minimum of 7,000 square feet using innovative Jellyfish filter • A 54-inch live oak heritage tree will be relocated to rear of property per approved SP-2021-0451C • PUD will achieve a 3-star Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rating, at a minimum • The project shall collect condensate from air conditioning units to support 100% of ground level irrigationThe project will be compliant with the LEED pilot Bird Collision Deterrence credit, ST7 Light Pollution Reduction and comply with Dark Sky regulations • All required tree plantings shall utilize native tree species selected from Appendix F of the Environmental Criteria Manual • Project shall utilize methods to support local Austin biodiversity through innovative native plant landscaping and/or rooftop installations • 100% of required stormwater will be treated using on-site water quality methods • This project will include several landscape solutions that will be achieved with the installation of raised terrace green roof media to be planted with a focus on pollinator-friendly species. 100% of rooftop plantings shall be native to the Edwards Plateau and Blackland Prairie ecoregions. A minimum of 10% of the roof terrace shall be dedicated to landscape installations • The Critical Water Quality Zone will remain free from all development except approved storm drain outfalls and restoration • 100% of all non-turf plant materials will be native or adapted • Shade trees that are not influenced by utility constraints shall be upsized to 4” caliper within the PUD • 1.17 acres of the property is dedicated to the City of Austin as parkland which constitutes approximately 44% of the property. As otherwise specifically modified by the PUD ordinance, the development will comply with current code. 1404 East Riverside PUD C814-2025-0111 Austin Watershed Protection | April 1, 2026 1404 East …
February 4, 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Sydney Barre 4700 Mueller Blvd, Suite 300 Austin, Texas 78723 512-669-5560 Sydney.Barre@wginc.com Variance Case Information Case Name Case Number Address or Location Environmental Reviewer Name Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Rundberg Multifamily SP-2024-0381C.SH 204 E. Rundberg Lane David Michael John Clement LDC 25-8-261 (G) and LDC LDC 25-8-263(C)(3) Watershed Name Little Walnut Creek Watershed Classification X Urban ☐ Suburban ☐ Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 February 4, 2026 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment X Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway ☐ Yes X No The centerline of Little Walnut Creek is located north of the subject property and clips the property boundary at the northeast corner of the parcel according to COA GIS. Water and Waste Water service to be provided by Austin Water Utility (AWU) Request Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) The variance request is as follows (Cite code references: Floodplain modification in the COA fully developed floodplain and CWQZ (LDC 25-8- 261(G)) and floodplain modification outside of the CWQZ with a FAFH score of good (LDC 25-8-263(C)(3)). Existing ____0____ ____0____ ____0____ Proposed ____185,173 SF__ _____4.251 ac___ ____65.01%_____ The proposed development for the site is a 199-unit affordable multifamily development located at 204 E. Rundberg Lane. The total site area is +/- 6.54 acres and is currently undeveloped. The existing topography ranges from roughly 688 to 664 and there is one heritage tree located on site that is being preserved. There are primary Cedar and Hackberry trees located on site that are being preserved where feasible for development. There are no CEFs identified on the project site. While there is no FEMA delineated floodplain on site, there is City of Austin 25-yr and 100-yr full developed floodplain that crosses the northern border of the site due to the offsite contributing area greater than 64 acres immediately upstream. The offsite contributing area is routed along the northern …
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INVENTORY City of Austin March 8, 2024 PE Project No.: 202402082 Approximately 6.54 Acres 204 East Rundberg Lane Austin, Texas 78753 Travis County Prepared for: Elmington Capital 1030 16th Avenue South Suite 500 Nashville, TN 37212 Prepared by: Phase Engineering, LLC 5524 Cornish Street Houston, Texas 77007 Case No.: (City use only) Environmental Resource Inventory For the City of Austin Related to LDC 25-8-121, City Code 30-5-121, ECM 1.3.0 & 1.10.0 The ERI is required for projects that meet one or more of the criteria listed in LDC 25-8-121(A), City Code 30-5-121(A). 1. SITE/PROJECT NAME: Rundberg Lane 2. COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PROPERTY ID (#’s): 814678 3. ADDRESS/LOCATION OF PROJECT: Approx. 6.54 acres at 204 East Rundberg Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78753 4. WATERSHED: Little Walnut Creek 5. THIS SITE IS WITHIN THE (Check all that apply) Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone* (See note below) .................. ☐YES ☒ No Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone*.................................. ☐YES ☒ No Edwards Aquifer 1500 ft Verification Zone* ....................... ☐YES ☒ No Barton Spring Zone* .......................................................... ☐YES ☒ No *(as defined by the City of Austin – LDC 25-8-2 or City Code 30-5-2) Note: If the property is over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, the Hydrogeologic Report and karst surveys must be completed and signed by a Professional Geoscientist Licensed in the State of Texas. 6. DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE FLOODPLAIN MODIFICATION?.......☐YES** ☒ NO If yes, then check all that apply: (1) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary to protect the public health and safety; (2) The floodplain modifications proposed would provide a significant, demonstrable environmental benefit, as determined by a functional assessment of floodplain health as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM), or (3) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary for development allowed in the critical water quality zone under LDC 25-8-261 or 25-8-262, City Code 30-5-261 or 30-5-262. (4) The floodplain modifications proposed are outside of the Critical Water Quality Zone in an area determined to be in poor or fair condition by a functional assessment of floodplain health. ** If yes, then a functional assessment must be completed and attached to the ERI (see ECM 1.7 and Appendix X for forms and guidance) unless conditions 1 or 3 above apply. 7. IF THE SITE IS WITHIN AN URBAN OR SUBURBAN WATERSHED, DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE A UTILITY LINE PARALLEL TO AND WITHIN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE? …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: April 1, 2026 Rundberg Multifamily, SP-2024-0381C.SH Sydney Barre, WGI LOCATION: 204 East Rundberg Lane COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: John Clement, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection, 512-974-1475, John.Clement@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Little Walnut Creek REQUEST: • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 (G) to allow floodplain modification in a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263(C)(3) to allow floodplain modification outside of a CWQZ in an area determined to be in Good condition. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended with conditions. STAFF CONDITIONS: Staff recommends the following conditions: • Restoration of 0.67 acres of floodplain to include: o Native seeding throughout the restoration area Invasive plant removal throughout the restoration area o o Planting of 0.22 acres of the restoration area with native trees and shrubs to improve canopy cover Installation of a bunchgrass hedgerow at the stormwater outfall to reduce erosion risk and facilitate infiltration o • Payment of $119,403 into the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund Rundberg Multifamily SP-2024-0381C.SH Austin Watershed Protection | 4/1/26 John Clement Rundberg Multifamily Property Data • Little Walnut Creek Watershed • Urban Watershed Regulation Area • No Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 4 2 Rundberg Multifamily Project Background • Currently undeveloped • Proposes 199 units of affordable housing through the Affordability Unlocked and SMART Housing programs, with more than 50% of units having 3 or more bedrooms • The site is on an Imagine Austin Corridor and adjacent to an elementary school • The site is constrained by parking needs of the development and total lack of nearby street parking • Variance would allow full build-out of the site by permitting modification of a portion of the floodplain 3 Rundberg Multifamily Variance Request 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 (G) to allow floodplain modification in a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263(C)(3) to allow floodplain modification outside of a CWQZ in an area determined to be in Good condition. 4 Rundberg Multifamily Location 5 Rundberg Multifamily Site Plan 6 Rundberg Multifamily Floodplain Modification 0.72 acres 7 Rundberg Multifamily Floodplain Health • Floodplain is in “Good” condition due to high canopy/understory cover • However, much of that cover is invasive and the creek typically has little to no base flow • The modification and …
Austin Watershed Protection Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Rundberg Multifamily, SP-2024-0381C.SH Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance (current code) Variance Request: • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 (G) to allow floodplain modification in a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263(C)(3) to allow floodplain modification outside of a CWQZ in an area determined to be in Good condition. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Yes The project proposes 199 units of affordable housing facilitated through the SMART Housing and Affordability Unlocked programs. The site is uniquely situated on an Imagine Austin growth corridor and adjacent to a public elementary school. The on-site parking needed to serve the high density of affordable housing proposed necessitates expanding the development footprint into the floodplain and further modification of the floodplain, including a small portion of Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ), to compensate for the displaced flood volume. The site is further constrained by fire lane requirements for the adjacent shared private driveway which prohibits street parking on the driveway. 2. The variance: a. Is not based on a condition caused by the method chosen by the applicant to develop the property, unless the development method provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The project will reduce the total width of the floodplain but improves environmental protection by 1) benching a portion of the remaining floodplain, 2) increasing the density and diversity of native vegetation, 3) removing the dominant invasive understory vegetation, and 4) provide additional protection by installing a native bunchgrass hedgerow at the stormwater outfall. b. Is the minimum change necessary to avoid the deprivation of a privilege given to other property owners and to allow a reasonable use of the property; and Yes The project proposes 199 units of affordable housing facilitated through the SMART Housing and Affordability Unlocked programs. The site is uniquely situated on an Imagine Austin growth corridor and adjacent to a public elementary school. The on-site parking needed to serve the high density of affordable housing proposed necessitates expanding the development footprint into the floodplain and further modification of the floodplain, including a small portion of Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ), to compensate for the displaced …
AI, Data Centers, Electricity, and Water Dave Sullivan, Ph.D. The University of Texas Center for Energy and Environmental Resources March 2026 3/26/2026 AI, Data Centers, Electricity, and Water 1 Ironically…. • WASHINGTON – On February 4, 2025, U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative, to achieve the agency’s mission while energizing the greatness of the American economy. • Pillar 4: Make the United States the Artificial Intelligence Capital of the World • “As we rapidly advance into this new age of AI, it is important that the United States lead the world in this field. Those looking to invest in and develop AI should be able to do so in the U.S., while we work to ensure data centers and related facilities can be powered and operated in a clean manner with American-made energy. Under President Trump’s leadership, I have no doubt that we will become the AI capital of the world,” said Administrator Zeldin. 3/26/2026 2 Ezra Klein, NYT, 3/4/2025 • “If you’ve been telling yourself this isn’t coming, I really think you need to question that. It’s not web3. It’s not vaporware. A lot of what we’re talking about is already here, right now. • I think we are on the cusp of an era in human history that is unlike any of the eras we have experienced before. And we’re not prepared in part because it’s not clear what it would mean to prepare. We don’t know what this will look like, what it will feel like. We don’t know how labor markets will respond. We don’t know which country is going to get there first. We don’t know what it will mean for war. We don’t know what it will mean for peace. • And while there is so much else going on in the world to cover, I do think there’s a good chance that, when we look back on this era in human history, A.I. will have been the thing that matters.” 3/26/2026 3 Ezra Klein… • “What’s fascinating to me is that this is the first revolutionary technology that is not funded by the Department of Defense, basically. And if you go back historically, over the last hundred years or so, nukes, space, the early days of the internet, the early days of the microprocessor, the early days of large-scale aviation, radar, the global positioning system …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 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 Christopher Crain, 512-974- 8041, christopher.crain@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION Adam Powell (Vice Chair) Imad Ahmed Peter Breton Anna Lan Hank Smith (Chair) Betsy Greenberg David Fouts AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on January 7, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the current status of the Imagine Austin update. Presentation by Evelyn Mitchell, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve transmission of the CIP List of Recommendations FY 26-27 to Planning Commission on May 12, 2026, to meet the Austin City Charter Article X, section 4(4) requirement. 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 call Christopher Crain at the Planning Department, at 512-974-8041, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Christopher Crain at 512-974-8041.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a Regular Called meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Adam Powell, Hank Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Imad Ahmed, Peter Breton, David Fouts PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee REGULAR CALLED MEETING on October 8, 2025. The minutes from the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee meeting on October 8, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Breton’s second on a 5-0 vote. (Commissioner Powell was off the dais) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to amend bylaws for the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee to increase required meeting frequency from quarterly to monthly. No action was taken on this item. Commissioner Smith adjourned the meeting at 4:14p.m. without objection. 1
FY2026-2027 Capital Improvement Recommendations Item: XX Description: FY2026-2027 Capital Improvement Recommendations Background: Required by City Charter, Article X. Planning, Section 4. The Planning Commission – Powers and Duties: “The Planning Commission shall: (4) Submit annually to the city manager, not less than 90 days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period.” Summary of Item: These capital improvements are intended to further the City’s long-term vision and aspiration of being a “beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all” (Imagine Austin Vision, p.2). Imagine Austin has eight Priority Programs that provide the structure and direction to implement the plan’s policies and actions: Invest in a compact and connected Austin Sustainably manage our water resources Continue to grow Austin’s economy by investing in our workforce, education systems, entrepreneurs, and local businesses Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature into the city Grow and invest in Austin’s creative economy Develop and maintain household affordability throughout Austin Create a Healthy Austin Program Revise Austin’s development regulations and processes to promote a compact and connected city This List of Recommendations is organized by these eight Priority Programs. In the lists below, items with an asterisk (*) are substantially the same from the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Memo of Recommendations and remain relevant today. 1 Invest in a Compact and Connected Austin Implement the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). * • • Align investments with the updated Bicycle Plan, Urban Trails Plan, and new Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan, Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report (TEIR), and Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Reports. * • Continue to deliver Mobility Bond improvements funded in 2016, 2018, and 2020, as identified in the 2026 Local Mobility Annual Plan. * • Expand the amount of Vision Zero safety improvements to address the disproportionate share of people of color among severe crash victims in Austin. * • Prioritize capital renewal and maintenance of infrastructure that supports our mobility goals. * • Focus capital improvements …
Imagine Austin Update Austin Planning | April 1, 2026 AGENDA Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters Overview of the Past Six Months Project Goals and Scope Advisory Groups Imagine Austin Plan Framework Imagine Austin Implementation Project Timeline 2 Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters Provides a guiding framework Turning community, Council, and department priorities into actionable programs Cross-departmental alignment and collaboration Breaking down silos so departments can work together more easily and effectively Provides a strong foundation for decision making Guides choices with up-to-date policies and alignment across citywide plans Strengthens how the City operates Building a more proactive city 3 Overview of the Past Six Months AUG 28, 2025 SEP - NOV 2025 NOV 20, 2025 NOV 2025 - PRESENT Resolution Adopted Consultant Selected and Onboarded City Council Reallocated $1.5M of IA’s $3M Budget Project Rescoping Phase • Refined scope based on reduced project budget • Identified staff tasks and internal responsibilities 4 Project Goals Develop a Place Types map to support consistent land use planning throughout Austin that helps achieve citywide goals while recognizing the needs of different communities. Create regular engagement opportunities with the community. Update policies to provide clear guidance for current and future planning and decision-making. Refine the plan document for clearer organization and to be more user-friendly. Strengthen alignment between Imagine Austin and other citywide strategic plans to provide clearer direction and consistency. 5 Project Scope CONSULTANT LED CITY STAFF LED Project Support Existing Conditions and Future Trends Assessment Task 0 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Engagement Vision and Goals Task 4 Priority Programs and Policies Land Use Goals and Policies Task 5 Place Types Palette and Methodology Place Types Map Task 6 Task 7 Task 8 Task 9 Plan Alignment Implementation Document Design Task 10 Plan Writing 6 Imagine Austin Community Working Group Evaluation and Selection Process Applications: ~360 applications Evaluation Committee comprised of seven departments Austin Communications and Engagement Austin Development Services Austin Housing Austin Planning Austin Public Health Austin Watershed Protection Final Working Group 45 members - aimed to reflect City of Austin demographics as closely as possible Duration: 5-6 meetings – Spring 2026 to Summer 2027 Goal: Support with the creation of the Place Types Map and policy revisions 7 Demographic Breakdown of Working …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women 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, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez CALL TO ORDER Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan 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 Commission for Women regular meeting on March 4, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 3. 4. Update from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model Working Group regarding updates from the last meeting. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group regarding updates from last working group meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission for Women please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974- 2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 4, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Alicia Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Diana Melendez Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Shan Schaffer- TX Access to Abortion + Healthcare APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Regular Meeting on February 4, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 4, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ramirez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau was off the dais. Commissioners Bissereth and Scheihing were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding women’s wellness by Noor Collective. Withdrawn without objection. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 4, 2026 3. 4. Presentation by Mama Sana Vibrant Woman regarding FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. The presentation was made by Cherelle VanBrakle, Co-Executive Director of Development, Mama Sana Vibrant Woman. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 2026-2027 budget. The presentation was made by Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Items 5, 9, and 10 were taken up together. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Budget Working Group and discussion of possible recommendations. Update was given by Commissioner Anderson. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 9. Recommendation by the Budget Working Group regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Commissioner Anderson provided a final update and read the recommendation into the record. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Budget as follows was approved on Chair Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioners Bissereth and Scheihing were absent. “Organization: Mama Sana Vibrant Woman Subject: Maternal Health & Housing Stabilization Description of Recommendation to Council (1 of 2): Being a City of Austin partner since 2016, Mama Sana Vibrant Woman delivers culturally responsive maternal health care to Black and Latinx …
Economic Mobility Austin Equity & Inclusion Our Time Together • Economic Mobility Overview • Quality-of-Life Studies: Key Connections • Building the Economic Mobility Index • Turning the Index Into Action • Upcoming Event 2 What Drives Economic Mobility Economic mobility is shaped by our systems, policies, and investments — not just individual effort. Mobility includes building wealth and long-term stability for future generations. Education, health, housing, childcare, and strong social conditions enable families to thrive. In Austin, persistent disparities limit opportunities, but a person’s future shouldn’t be determined by their neighborhood or systemic barriers. Beyond Wages Quality of Life We Shape Systems 3 Quality-of-Life Studies: Key Connections High-Level Themes Financial Progress & Economic Outcomes • Deeply affordable housing • • Utility assistance and energy relief Job pipelines and employment access programs Quality of Life & Well-Being • Pop-up clinics in high-need areas • Culturally competent healthcare training Inclusive planning processes for older • adults Opportunities & Access Teen job search portal • • Strengthen multilingual outreach • Partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and public agencies Families, Communities, & Systems • Neighborhood safety audits • Greening and beautification initiatives • Strengthen family-support systems through childcare access and wraparound services 4 Definition Economic mobility addresses systems to improve unfair conditions that influence whether individuals, families, and communities can prosper over time and across generations. It means access to opportunities and resources needed for basic needs, financial security, and a dignified, high quality of life — regardless of race, place, gender, or ability. 5 Economic Mobility Index Human-centered, place-based tool for understanding conditions that shape residents’ ability to thrive in Austin. Visualizes neighborhood- level disparities as defined by economic mobility. Focuses on underlying conditions to guide service delivery and decision- making using data and community insights. Provides a common lens to support coordination, planning, and shared outcomes—without replacing existing tools. 6 Our Approach: Identifying Levers National Frameworks & Local Tools • Drivers of Poverty • Social Vulnerable Index • Justice 40 • Neighborhood Prosperity Dashboard etc. Hybrid Engagement Process • Quality of Life Studies • CoA Commissions • Internal & External Stakeholders • Every Texan Peer Cities Review 10 cities similar in: • State • Size • Demographics • Product CoA Levers of Economic Mobility • 3 Themes • 6 Sub-themes • 18 Levers of Economic Mobility 7 Building the Index Together Early childhood foundations shape mobility • Indicator: Enrollment in early education (public …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning 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 2 p.m. on the day of 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. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to adopt a new citywide density bonus program that will replace Density Bonus 90 (DB90) and Vertical Mixed Use (V) combining districts and consist of five new combining districts that allow additional …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Joshua Hiller Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Anna Lan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Casey Haney Peter Breton Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302, 4304 ½, & 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 12, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0065 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302, 4304 ½, & 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) SF-2-CO-NP to MF-3-NP Pending Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 12, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP (Robert P. Stern) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: …
Citywide Density Bonus Program Planning Commission Briefing | March 31, 2026 Agenda ▪ Housing Affordability in Austin ▪ Density Bonus Programs ▪ What We’ve Heard ▪ Citywide Density Bonus Program Proposal ▪ Other Potential Strategies for Affordable Housing ▪ Next Steps Source: City of Austin 2 Housing Affordability in Austin Austin's Affordability Challenges Because Austin has seen population growth over recent decades and housing production has not kept up with this growth, housing costs have increased, making it more difficult for residents to find affordable housing. Affordable housing is a priority in policy initiatives for the City, including the City's historic investment in Project Connect. Source: City of Austin 4 Project Connect Project Connect includes investment in new light rail, a second commuter rail, and new high-frequency, high- capacity bus rapid transit (BRT) lines. New transit investment is often tied to housing development nearby, but new units can be unaffordable to those who rely on transit most. Policy efforts can increase the proportion of affordable housing in project areas so that new transit can meaningfully serve all Austinites. Source: CapMetro 5 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ The 2017 Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint set a goal of creating 60,000 new affordable units over 10 years while preserving existing affordable housing. ▪ The Blueprint advocates for the use of various strategies and tools, including: o Public subsidies and grants o Public-private partnerships o Fee waivers o Tax incentives o Density bonuses 6 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ Affordability is measured using Median Family Income (MFI). Austin MFI Level Annual Income (4-person household) Monthly Rent Limit (2-bedroom) ▪ These figures help determine income limits for affordable housing programs, ensuring that rent levels or home sales prices are aligned with what families at various income levels can afford. 30% 50% 60% 80% $40,150 $903 $66,900 $1,506 $80,280 $1,807 $104,200 $2,345 100% $133,800 $3,010 120% $160,550 $3,612 Source: City of Austin, US Department of Housing and Urban Development 7 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ A recent housing gap analysis found that, generally: o Households at 80% MFI and above ($104,200 for a four-person household) are able to find rental housing that is affordable to them. o The greatest need is at and below 50% MFI ($66,900 for a four-person household). Austin MFI Level Annual Income (4-person household) Monthly Rent Limit (2- Bedroom) 30% 50% 60% 80% $40,150 $903 $66,900 $1,506 $80,280 $1,807 $104,200 $2,345 100% …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory 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 remotely, contact Ana George at participation by Ana.George@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-4801. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Karly Jo Dixon Patrick Howard Faye Mills Amanda Marzullo Katy Jo Muncie Azalia Perez Josh Robinson Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Regular Called meeting on January 16, 2026. Page 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefings regarding status of Austin Community Court operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services – Presentation by Jennifer Sowinski, Clinical Operations Manager; Bailey Gray, Court Operations Manager, and Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Approve Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget recommendations related to Austin Community Court – (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) - Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Amendment of Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board bylaws to reflect updated name to Austin Community Court Advisory Board – (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) - Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) - Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Recommendation Number: 20260327-003: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Court Budget Recommendation Date of Approval: March 27, 2026 Introduction: The Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board is grateful to City Council and City leadership for preserving six grant-funded FTEs in the FY 25–26 budget and for the investments in staff and social service resources made in recent years. These resources have meaningfully affected the Community Court’s ability to connect Austin residents experiencing homelessness with services and reflect the City’s stated commitment to addressing homelessness as a top priority. At the same time, the Board is concerned that the Austin Community Court’s central role in the City’s homelessness response infrastructure has at times been underestimated in budget and policy decisions. Funding reductions to social service contracts enacted in FY 25–26, along with those projected for FY 26–27, place the Community Court’s service delivery model at risk and threaten access to essential services for Austin residents experiencing homelessness. The Board believes some aspects of these reductions were mistakes that disproportionately threaten an established, cost- effective, nationally recognized service model that should be preserved and fully supported. To avoid repeating these mistakes, and to ensure the City does not lose ground on a stated priority, the Board offers the following recommendations to stabilize and strengthen Community Court operations. Some include targeted, cost-effective investments that would produce meaningful systemwide benefits. The Board respectfully urges Council and City Management to ensure upcoming budget decisions reflect the City’s commitment to addressing homelessness and sustaining the systems that make that work possible. Recommendation: The Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board respectfully recommends that the Austin City Council and City leadership consider the following priorities when developing the FY 26–27 budget: 1. Avoid Repeating Disproportionate Impacts on Homeless Services by Preserving Community Court’s Social Service Resources Applying across-the-board 10% social service contract reductions to Community Court last fiscal year effectively cut 17% of direct services integrated into their homeless services and was a mismatch compared to the 4% reductions for Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations (HSO). This year, Council should instead approach cuts cautiously to avoid such disproportionality and compensate in this budget to remedy losses from the previous cycle. 2. Recognize Austin Community Court as Essential Homelessness Response Infrastructure As a nationally recognized community court model, largely due to their intensive and integrated homeless services, and as a pillar of …
