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APA! License Agreement Report: October — original pdf
Monthly Report on License Agreement 2025-10 October This report is in agreement with the terms outlined in Section 8.4 of the License Agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Pets Alive! with a focus on APA!’s impact on Travis County through our partnership with Austin Animal Services. Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is consistently the city of Austin’s largest partner in lifesaving. Our mission is to keep Austin No Kill by taking in the animals that have medical and behavioral concerns that the city cannot care for or treat. Since 2011, due to our partnership with Austin Animal Services to take the animals at risk of euthanasia, our city has been the largest No Kill city in the US. APA! Intakes transferred from AAS: In October 2025, 151 animals were transferred from AAS to APA! (per APA! audited records) for lifesaving care and placement. This accounts for 15% of AAS’s total intake for the month. Additionally, APA! took in 13 pets directly from within Travis county through the PASS program that should have otherwise entered AAS. AAC - Cat Behavior AAC - Cat Bottle Baby AAC - Cat Maternity/Nursing AAC - Cat Medical AAC - Cat Space AAC - Dog Behavior Large/Medium AAC - Dog Behavior Small AAC - Dog Bottle Baby AAC - Dog Maternity/Nursing AAC - Dog Medical AAC - Dog Parvo AAC - Dog Space Large/Medium AAC - Dog Space Small TOTAL DIRECT TRANSFERS AAC - Cat BIC AAC - Dog BIC TOTAL AAC Travis - PASS (non-parvo) Travis - Parvo OS/PASS 0 63 5 29 0 9 0 0 9 30 6 0 0 151 8 20 179 13 0 TOTAL TRANSFER + DIVERSIONS 192 1 of 4 © 2025 Austin Pets Alive! APA! Transfers from AAS as % of Annual Goal APA must: (a) select a sufficient number of animals from the At-Risk List so that at the end of each year of the Term APA will have selected from the At-Risk List 12% of the total number of animals taken in by AAS during the preceding year. AAS Dog & Cat Intake Total in FY25: 11,331 APA! Transfer Requirement for FY26: 1,360 As of the end of October 2025, APA! has taken 151 animals from AAS, or 11% of the total required for the fiscal year. Outcomes of animals originating from AAS This looks at the outcomes of animals in the reporting month who …
Austin Animal Services Director Flyer — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES CITY OF AUSTIN DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OPPORTUNITY The City of Austin is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Director of Animal Services position. This role reports to an Assistant City Manager. The Director of Animal Services will have several exciting challenges to address and areas of opportunity to excel. Among these is leading the implementation of the department’s newly approved Strategic Plan, intentionally building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, developing a strong regional eco-system for animal welfare, and ensuring the Austin City Code and department procedures are updated. The successful candidate will be instrumental in program management, including Rehoming Your Pet, Community Cat Program, Free and Low Cost Services, and Community Outreach, as well as others. PAGE 2 CITY OF AUSTIN • DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES ABOUT AUSTIN People in Austin enjoy the wide variety of what the city offers, including restaurants, museums, and nature trails, attending world class arts, culture and sporting events at The University of Texas at Austin, browsing uniquely local retailers and vintage shops, and cheering on Austin FC at the Q2 Stadium. Austin is thriving and is fueled by an influx of people and businesses, making Greater Austin one of the country’s fastest-growing regions. Austin is currently the 11th largest city in the U.S. and is projected to be the 3rd largest metro in the U.S. by 2100. The City of Austin was recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers 2025, ranking fourth among local government employers, and is the only government entity in Texas to make the list. U.S. News & World Report releases a series of lists each year, including the highly respected 150 Best Places to Live. They consider many factors to determine the best, including quality of life, the local job market, value for money, and the place’s desirability. Austin is ranked #9 in the U.S. and #1 in Texas for 2025-2026 on that list. Austin is also ranked #9 for best place to find a job and #32 for Best Places to Retire in the US for 2025. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Texas at Austin as the #1 public university in Texas, 7th best public university in the nation, 30th among private and public universities, and 15 Austin Metro area high schools made the Best …
Item 1: Draft Minutes from 10.13.25 — original pdf
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes October 13, 2025 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, October 13, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Chair Nilson called the Animal Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Whitney Holt, D5 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Commissioners Absent: Ryan Clinton, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Suzie Chase – Prop Q Ben Suddaby – TRE Funding for Animal Care Max Oliver – AAS Dangerous Dog List Concerns Julie Oliver – Budget Increase, Rescue Pull List Rochelle Vickery – Shoutout to Jenn Daniel, Concern with AAS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025. 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes October 13, 2025 The motion to approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, was approved on Vice Chair Linder’s motion, Commissioner Loignon’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Clinton was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 4. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding Good Fix marketing strategies, outreach efforts, and spay/neuter backlogs by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Elizabeth Ferrer, Marketing and Communications Program Manager, Austin Animal Services and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on updates to safety protocols, programmatic needs, emergency veterinary services and orthopedic contracts by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Melissa Pool, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services, Dr. Debbie Elliott, Veterinary Services Manager, Austin Animal Services, and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 7. Presentation by Austin Pets Alive! regarding license agreement reports. The presentation was made by Stephanie Bilbro, Director of Operations, Austin Pets Alive! Presentation regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird- Friendly design by Leslie …
Item 2: AAS Monthly Data Report — original pdf
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – October2023-2025 October2025 Intake October2024 Intake October2023 Intake October2025 Adoptions October2024 Adoptions October2023 Adoptions October2025 RTOs October2024 RTOs October2023 RTOs October2025 Animals Euthanized October2024 Animals Euthanized October2023 Animals Euthanized October2025 Total Live Release Rate October2024 Total Live Release Rate October2023 Total Live Release Rate October2025 Animal Vaccinations ASO staff is still developing the slide for this information. Vaccinations administered in October 2025 – 2,212 October2024 Animal Vaccinations October2023 Animal Vaccinations October2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC October2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC October2023 Spayed/Neutered at AAC October2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster October2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster October2023 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster October2025 Animals Transferred: Includes 71 cats that went to AHS for SNR/TNR services October2024 Animals Transferred October2023 Animals Transferred October2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing October2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing October2023 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing October2025 SNR Program – 71 cats, as noted above October2024 SNR Program October2023 SNR Program October2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO October2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO October2023 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
Item 2: AAS Monthly Report and Updates — original pdf
Reports and Updates Reports and Updates Austin Animal Services | November 10, 2025 Monthly Reporting October 2025 Jason Garza, Assistant Director Animal Services October The live outcome rate for October was 95.03%. 436 animals were adopted 92 dogs and cats were returned to their owners October 1, 2025 1253 animals in the AAS inventory November 1, 2025 1280 animals in the AAS inventory 3 Animal Protection Field Data Field Return to Owner (RTO) Fencing Applications Impounded Injured Impounded Regular or Sick Rabies Specimens In-Field Owner Surrenders 8 10 17 65 45 0 Sent to Austin Wildlife Rescue 38 Positive Specimens 10 bats 4 decomposed bats 3 destroyed bats Exposure Reports 296 Activities Breakdown 6 wild sick 1 incidents 1 wild injured 21 sightings 1 encounter 1 wild speaks 3 observations 4 Wildlife Coyotes Coyote Related Activities 34 Volunteering Hours Overview Social Media Hours Per Activity M/L Dog Walking: 2,087.23 Small Dog Kennel Cleaning 340.67 Cat Kennel Cleaning 922.25 • 550 volunteers contributed 7,762.55 hours • 6 orientations, introducing 103 potential volunteers • 7 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 63.5 hours • 130 volunteers dedicated 352.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training • 19 individuals donated 38 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Facebook • 850,000 page views • 224,000 unique individuals • 27,000 content interactions Instagram • 757,000 page views • 87,000 unique individuals • 29,000 content interactions 5 Foster and Rescue In October, 24 different rescue partners pulled a total of 285 animals from the Austin Animal Center. Highest numbers pulled by rescues were APA (160) and Austin Humane Society (85) 366 different people/families fostered. As of November 1, there are 348 animals in foster care. 34 animals were a part of Finder to Foster More than 96 animals were adopted directly from foster care. 131 new foster applications were processed. There are currently 1168 approved foster care providers. 6 Vet Services 2,212 vaccinations were administered. 37 domesticated animals were euthanized in October. 32 for severe injury, neurological, congenital, suffering, or acute trauma reasons. 2 for court ordered euthanasia, 3 for aggression/public safety risk. 122 animals were transferred for medical reasons to rescue partners. 105 of these animals went to APA!. 10 were puppies with suspected or confirmed parvo. 54 were kittens. 3 visibly pregnant animals (2 dogs, 1 …
Item 2: AAS Narrative Report — original pdf
October 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 On May 5, 2025, Animal Services transitioned to a new database for shelter management. This transition is ongoing and has potentially impacted data reporting. Austin Animal Center Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. The live outcome rate for October was 95.03%. A total of 1068 animals were brought to the shelter which included 667 cats and 327 dogs. A total of 436 animals were adopted. A total of 92 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). On October 1, there were 1253 animals within the ASO inventory. On November 1, there were 1280 animals within the ASO inventory. Animal Protection Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 8 animals to their owners in the field. Officers handed out 10 fencing assistance applications and implanted 2 microchip(s). Officers impounded 17 injured animals and 65 regular or sick animals. Officers submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. We had 10 positive bats, 4 decomposed bats, and 3 destroyed bats. Wildlife Data is partially incomplete and does not include non-coyote wildlife. There were 34 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 21 sightings, 6 wild sick, 1 encounter, 1 incident, 1 wild speak, 3 observations, 1 wild injured Volunteer Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. 550 volunteers contributed 7,762.55 hours 6 orientations, introducing 103 potential volunteers 7 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 63.5 hours 130 volunteers dedicated 352.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training 19 individuals donated 38 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Foster & Rescue Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. In October, 24 different rescue partners pulled a total of 285 domestic animals from the Austin Animal Center. In the month of October, 34 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster Program. 366 different people/families fostered. As of November 1, there are 348 animals in foster care. More than 96 animals were adopted directly from foster care. (This information was pulled using Adopets, but does not necessarily include adoptions that were manually processed / pushed through by staff.) 131 new foster …
Item 2: Intake Data Report — original pdf
Outcome vs. Intake FY 25 Information is from October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Stray Owner Surrender Abandoned Public Assist Euth Request Wildlife Totals Dogs Stray Owner Surrender Abandoned Public Assist Euth Request Wildlife Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes 2026 327 667 994 2026 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2026 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2026 331 523 854 2026 4 -144 -140 2026 Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 272 28 116 25 10 1 71 523 2026 160 64 92 12 2 1 331
Item 2: Updated intake data — original pdf
Outcome vs. Intake FY 25 Information is from October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) 2026 Oct-25 Dog totals Cat totals Totals 327 667 994 327 667 994 Outcome Year (fiscal) 2026 Oct-25 Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 331 523 854 2026 4 -144 -140 331 523 854 Oct-25 4 -144 -140 2026 Oct-25 272 28 116 25 10 1 71 523 272 28 116 25 10 1 71 523 2026 160 Oct-25 160 64 92 12 2 1 64 92 12 2 1 331 331
Item 6: Animal Services Director Presentation — original pdf
City of Austin Animal Services Director Recruitment Animal Advisory Commission Meeting November 10, 2025 1 Agenda 1. MGT Introduction 2. Building the Profile 3. Current Status 4. Next Steps 5. Q&A MGT Team Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant Human Capital Solutions Mary Jacobs, Director Human Capital Solutions • 40 years of HR leadership in both public and • Nearly 30 years experience in city management. private sectors. • Expertise in executive search/coaching and organizational design. • Developed staffing models, succession planning, and change management techniques. • Led efforts to support diverse hiring and formerly incarcerated applicants in Austin. • Focuses on building organizational capability through talent assessment and retention. • Expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational assessments, and executive recruitment. • Expert in stakeholder engagement at the employee, organization and community level. • Extensive national and international network in local government leadership; served on ICMA Executive Board. • Trained facilitator and leading development of MGT’s supervisory training program for local government. 3 Celebrating +50 Years of Service +30,000 Client Engagements +900 Staff Nationally-recognized. Locally-focused. MGT began as MGT of America in 1974 with the mission of helping professionals in the public sector improve services and the lives of people in their communities. Over the last decade, we have grown exponentially by attracting and retaining world-class talent and expanding our expertise to help clients solve the most critical challenges they face today. Human Resources Consulting Information Technology Financial Services Facilities Transformation Management Consulting • State and Local Government • Higher Education • PK12 Education • Non-Profits 4 Our Value Proposition Broad Perspective: • We have served clients in 44 states and communities of 1,000 to 3,000,000. True Partnership: • We keep our clients well-informed so that changes and new perspectives can be integrated at any point. Client Experience: • Our repeat clients total 40% and 94% of surveyed clients rate us as “Outstanding”. 5 Building the Profile 6 Building the Candidate Profile Research Discussions Surveys • Review data: • Current Operations • Strategic Plan • Study Trends/ Associations • Assess Similar/ Other Postings • Project Kick-off Meeting • Interviews with Leaders: • Commission • Community Partners • Municipalities/ Counties • On-line survey to: • Employees • Volunteers • Commission • Strategic Plan Working Group • Central Texas Animal Welfare Partners 7 Survey Responses GROUP (Self Selected) Employees Volunteers Animal Advisory Commission Strategic Plan Working Group Central Texas Animal Welfare Partners Other …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, NOVEMEBER 10, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jeffery Bowen ___ Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on October 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Oct 13, 2025 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New Interpretation case: 2. C15-2025-0041 Christ May (Appellant) Warren Konkel (Owner) 6706 Bridge Hill Cove On-Line Link: ADV PACKET APPELLANT; ADV PACKET PERMIT HOLDER; PRESENTATION APPELLANT; PRESENTATION PERMIT HOLDER; AE REPORT Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022- 0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) on the grounds that the approved work violates the applicable regulations of the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district established under City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), including limitations on the modification or expansion of a legally noncomplying structure under City Code Sec. 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures) and other applicable site development standards. Previous Postponed Sign cases: 3. C16-2025-0005 Jonathan Perlstein for Elizabeth McFarland 4700 Weidemar Lane On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed …
Revised Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, NOVEMEBER 10, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jeffery Bowen ___ Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Executive Session The Board of Adjustment may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss Case No. C15-2025-0035 reconsideration of the appeal by Bob Kaler and Carol Journeay (appellant) and other legal questions relevant to the appeal where the appellant is challenging the approval of a building permit (BP No. 2025- 072930) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705 which is owned by Katereyna Luschchenko. REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on October 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Oct 13, 2025 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New Interpretation case: 2. C15-2025-0041 Christ May (Appellant) Warren Konkel (Owner) 6706 Bridge Hill Cove On-Line Link: ADV PACKET APPELLANT; ADV PACKET PERMIT HOLDER; PRESENTATION APPELLANT; PRESENTATION PERMIT HOLDER; AE REPORT Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022- 0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) on the grounds …
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ITEM01 DRAFT MINUTES FOR OCT13, 2025 — original pdf
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 13, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Haseeb Abdullah, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring, Yung-ju Kim, Bianca A. Medina-Leal Board Members absent: Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) 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 meetings on September 8, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for September 8, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on September 8, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Brian Poteet second, on 10-0-1 Vote (Board member Haseeb Abdullah abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Interpretation case: 2. C15-2025-0035 Bob Kaler and Carol Journeay (Appellant) Kateryna Luschchenko (Owner) 205 E. 34th Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 APPELLANT-ADV PACKET PART1, APPELLANT-PART2, ITEM02 PERMIT HOLDER- ADV PACKET, ITEM02 STAFF REPORT, APPELLANT PRESENTATION, PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION PART1, PART2, PART3, PART4 The appellant has filed an appeal challenging the approval of a building permit (BP No. 2025-072930) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705. The appeal alleges that City staff’s decision to approve the permit failed to comply with applicable zoning regulations, including requirements of the North University Neighborhood Conservation-Neighborhood Plan (NCCD-NP) Combining District (Ordinance No. 040826-58) and/or Chapter 25-2 relating to required setbacks, limits on gross floor area, and other site development standards, as well as requirements for development applications in Section 25-1-82 (Non- Subdivision Application Requirements and Expiration). Ordinance No. 040826-58 North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Section 3 - Street yard setbacks. Front yard setback. The minimum front yard setback equals the average of the front yard setbacks of the principal single- Note: Part 6 General Provisions. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, the following provisions apply to all …
ITEM02 C15-2025-0041 ADV PACKET APPELLANT — original pdf
BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0041 BOA DATE: November 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 6706 Bridge Hill Cv OWNER: Warren Konkel COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 APPELLANT: Christy May ZONING: LA; I-SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6 BRIDGE HILL SUBD APPEAL REQUEST: Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022- 0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) SUMMARY: the Revision does not comply with current applicable zoning regulations. ISSUES: illegally unpermitted non-complying structures- occupied basement building, overhead roof structure, trellis & covered patio ZONING LAND USES LA; I-SF-2 Site North LA; I-SF-2 South LA; I-SF-2 LA; I-SF-2 East LA West Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Aqua Verde Homeowners Association BRNA ASSOCIATION, INC. City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Creek at Riverbend Neighborhood Association ITEM02/1-APPELLANT ITEM02/2-APPELLANT Development Services Department interpretation is: The pool deck built to within the degree it reduces because drawn sketch that was submitted was not the last legal non-complying expansion required non-compliance 5' of the side lot line in the LA district of non-complying with the 2022 permit condition of the 1997 "Original 10' LA setback. the current to 5' and is justified from O' side yard setback Nevertheless, of the Property. side yard setback application. proposal on that basis. of O' from the hand The sketch condition It was an illegal is grandfathered Project" grandfathered survey encroachments of into the degree decreases the the second Likewise, runs approximately 17 lineal was approved into the setback. because story addition over the Original Project feet along the side yard, 5' into the 10' required on non-compliance the degree it did not increase by encroachment first story building which side yard I feel the correct interpretation is: The original the Building approved, was an illegal Project Original setback expansion further legal non-complying Official that what was built deck is what is shown on the 1997 survey. We agree with was 2022 permit the subject of the of the legal non-complying status after 2001 and before unpermitted encroachment. expansion Whether the 2001 permit is irrelevant encroachment of the setback for two reasons: that was issued allowed 1.No inspections acknowledged were ever called that it has expired. on that permit, and the Building Official has 2.Aerial photography shows, between …
ITEM02 C15-2025-0041 ADV PACKET PERMIT HOLDER — original pdf
David Hartman ( 303 Colorado, Suite 2300 Austin, TX 78701 www.dbcllp.com October 24, 2025 Via E-Mail: Austin Board of Adjustment Elaine Ramirez Senior Planner, Austin Development Services Elaine.ramirez@autintexas.gov Re: Objection to Standing and Jurisdiction Board of Adjustment ID: C15-2025-0041 Date of Board Hearing: November 10, 2025 Property: 6706 Bridge Hill Cove To the Austin Board of Adjustment, Austin City Code § 25-1-183 sets forth mandatory requirements for a valid notice of appeal to the Board. The Code provides: 25-1-183 – Information Required in Notice of Appeal The notice of appeal must be on a form prescribed by the responsible director or building official and must include: the name, address, and telephone number of the appellant; the name of the applicant, if the appellant is not the applicant; the decision being appealed; the date of the decision; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. a description of the appellant's status as an interested party; and 6. the reasons the appellant believes the decision does not comply with the requirements of this title. The appellant’s filing fails to meet these jurisdictional prerequisites. Specifically, the appeal omits both (a) the decision being appealed and (b) the date of that decision. There are at least two administrative actions that could potentially be at issue relating to the approvals issued on September 24, 2025, in connection with two separate Building Permits 2022-093202 BP and 2022-093203 BP, however, neither the permit numbers nor the approval date are identified anywhere in the notice of appeal. It is not clear to the Property’s Owner which action or permit is the subject of the applicant’s challenge. Because compliance with § 25-1-183 is a mandatory condition precedent to the Board’s jurisdiction, an appeal that fails to include the required information is legally defective and cannot properly invoke the Board’s authority. The omission of the decision and decision date prevents both the City and affected parties from identifying the administrative action being challenged, undermining the procedural integrity of the appeal process. ITEM02/1-PERMIT HOLDER October 24, 2025 Page 2 Accordingly, we respectfully object and assert that: 1. The appellant’s notice of appeal is facially deficient under § 25-1-183; 2. The Board therefore lacks jurisdiction to consider the appeal; 3. The appellant lacks standing to maintain this proceeding; and 4. Because the statutory window for filing a notice of appeal has expired, the deficiencies in the notice cannot be remedied or cured, and the appeal …
ITEM02 C15-2025-0041 AE REPORT — original pdf
October 22, 2025 Christy May 6708 Bridge Hill Cv Austin TX, 78746 Property Description: LOT 6 BRIDGE HILL SUBD Re: C15-2025-0041 Dear Christy, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-2963 at 6706 Bridge Hill Cv. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1.10.0CL SARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashleigh Woolf, MuniProg, Paraprofessional Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
ITEM02 C15-2025-0041 PP DS TO 12-8-25 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: November 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0041 __Y_____Thomas Ates (D1) __Y_____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) __Y_____Jessica Cohen (D3) __Y_____Yung-ju Kim (D4) __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) __Y_____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) __Y_____Sameer S Birring (D7) __Y_____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) __Y_____Brian Poteet (D9) __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) __Y_____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPELLANT: Christy May OWNER: Warren Konkel ADDRESS: 6706 BRIDGE HILL CV VARIANCE REQUESTED: Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022-0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) on the grounds that the approved work violates the applicable regulations of the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district established under City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), including limitations on the modification or expansion of a legally noncomplying structure under City Code Sec. 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures) and other applicable site development standards. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone appeal to December 8, 2025; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO December 8, 2025. FINDING: 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map in that: 2. An appeal of use provisions could clearly permit a use which is in character with the uses enumerated for the various zones and with the objectives of the zone in question because: 3. The interpretation will not grant a special privilege to one property inconsistent with other properties or uses similarly situated in that: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
ITEM02 C15-2025-0041 PRESENTATION — original pdf
ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER 6706 Bridge Hill Cove Permit Holder Presentation November 10, 2025 Board of Adjustment Appeal of Administrative Decision 2 ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/4-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/5-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/6-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/7-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER Construction Remains Permissible Even If Nothing Had Existed For argument’s sake, set aside every claim about expired permits or the loss of noncomplying status, and assume something far more drastic: that there had never been improvements in this disputed area. Even under that assumption, all of the construction in this area remains permissible under Section 25- 2-963(F), which authorizes extension of a noncomplying structure along its original setback for up to 25 feet. ITEM02/8-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER 25-2-963(F) Allows Limited Extensions Matching the Original Setback Section 25-2-963 applies to structures legally built under earlier codes but not compliant with today’s restrictions. 25-2-963(F) A person may modify a building that is a noncomplying structure based on a yard setback requirement of this title if: 1. the modified portion of the building: Subsection (F) explicitly allows those structures to be extended 50% (up to 25 feet) along the original setback line. The City interprets “modified portion of the building” on a floor-by-floor basis and evaluates each level individually. a. does not extend further into the required yard setback than the existing noncomplying portion of the building, except for a vertical change in finished floor elevation allowed under Subsection (B)(2) of this section b. unless located in a street side yard, is not greater in height than the existing noncomplying portion of the building, except for a vertical change in finished floor elevation allowed under Subsection (B)(2) of this section; and c. complies with the height requirements of this title; and 2. the additional length of a modified portion of the building does not exceed the lesser of 50 percent of the length of the noncomplying portion of the building or 25 feet measured from the existing building and parallel to the lot line. ITEM02/9-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/10-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER Top Floor is Eligible for 21.5’ Extension The existing noncomplying top floor is 43 feet long and therefore allowed a 50% extension under the code, equal to 21.5’ of additional length. This extension was applied primarily to the front of the building and partly to a rear patio. All construction within the 10’ setback is expressly permitted under Section 25-2-963(F). ITEM02/11-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/12-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER ITEM02/13-PRESENTATION-PERMIT HOLDER Conclusion: Every Claim in the Appeal Fails Claim Response …
ITEM02 C15-2025-0041 PRESENTATION APPELLANT — original pdf
1 ITEM02/1-APPELLANT 2 ITEM02/2-APPELLANT Fourth, the pool deck has expanded since the 1997 survey, including the portion of it within the side yard setback. A permit to, "repair, replace and enlarge existing pool deck" was secured in 2001(2001-013119 BP). However, no inspections were logged, and that permit is Expired. There is a note in our system associated with the permit which reads, "IC-15237=34%. The portion of the wood deck that is encroaching into the side yard must not be removed to maintain the non- complying status... 25-2-963(D}'� The plans approved as part of PR-2022-066047 for the current project show 15,697 square feet of impervious cover pre-development and 15,546 square feet post-development. – Steve Leitch letter to Warren Konkel, September 9, 2024 *LAST LEGAL NON-COMPLYING STATUS 3 ITEM02/3-APPELLANT EXPIRED PERMITS = LOSS OF GRANDFATHERED STATUS 2001 permit expired with no inspections and was never lawfully completed. Austin’s Land Development Code makes it clear that when a permit expires, the authorization ends and vesting tied to that permit/project does not continue. The 2022 Permit improperly assumed continued grandfathered status based upon expired 2001 permit and non-permitted improvements after 2001 4 ITEM02/4-APPELLANT 5 ITEM02/5-APPELLANT 6 ITEM02/6-APPELLANT ADDED SQUARE FOOTAGE IN THE SETBACK = LOSS OF GRANDFATHERED STATUS 2001 permit proposed “repair, replace, and enlarge pool deck.” But it did not approve extending the length of the patio in the setback to the zero (0) foot setback line (see Slide #4). What was built after the 2001 permit expired was never permitted by the City and was never legal non-complying. City code 25-2-963 (Modifying and Maintaining Non-Complying Structures) subsection (E)(1)(a) provides that modifications of a non-complying structure may not extend further into the required side yard setback than the existing non-complying portion of the building. City code 25-2-963 (Modifying and Maintaining Non-Complying Structures) subsection (c) “except as provided for in subsections E and F, a person my not modify or maintain and non-complying structure in a manner that increases the degree to which the structure violated a requirement that caused the structure to be non-complying.” The exceptions of subsection (F) do not apply to this permit because: a) The elevation of the patio deck changed more than one (1) foot vertically (LDC 25-2-963 B(2)) b) The encroachment of the pool deck extends further into the required setback than the last legal non- complying improvements in 1997. c) The additional length of the modified portion …