ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-010 Central Business District Amendments Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Background: This amendment is in response to the State of Texas’ Senate Bill 840 (SB 840), which went into effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation addresses how cities of a specific size regulate mixed-use and multifamily development projects, as well as the conversion of certain commercial buildings into mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy. SB 840 allows multifamily or mixed-use development in any commercial zone and specifies how cities can regulate multifamily and mixed-use developments. Under SB 840, multifamily and mixed-use residential developments in commercial zones will, by right, be able to: • Reach a height that is the greater of 45 feet or the height that applies to commercial uses for the site. • Reach a density of up to 54 units per acre. • Include setbacks that are the lesser of 25 feet or the setbacks imposed on commercial uses. • Develop unlimited floor-to-area ratio (FAR). The Central Business District (CBD) zone applies to certain sites within downtown Austin and allows a variety of uses including office, commercial, residential, or civic use. The site development regulations applicable to a CBD use are designed to, amongst other things, promote the downtown area as a vital commercial retail area; ensure that a CBD use is compatible with the cultural, commercial, historical, and governmental significance of downtown; enhance existing structures, historic features, and circulation patterns in the downtown area; and, consider significant natural features and topography in the downtown area. 06 C20-2025-010 - CBD Amendments1 of 5 CBD CBD zoning regulates development via floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and does not state a maximum building height. The allowed FAR for CBD is eight to one. Downtown development that proposes to exceed the allowed FAR or the maximum height allowed under the site's primary entitlements may participate in the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program to receive additional entitlements in exchange for specified community benefits. Austin Planning has analyzed developments that have been built under CBD zoning to estimate what heights the current 8:1 FAR has resulted in. Density Bonus Sites * Base floor and height with …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14H-2025-0086- Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: GO-ETOD-DBETOD ZONING TO: DMU-H-ETOD-DBETOD ADDRESS: 1712 Rio Grande Street SITE AREA: 0.30 acres (13, 348 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 5 Colinas LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (David Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant Downtown Mixed Use - Historic landmark - Equitable Transit-Oriented Development - Density Bonus Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (DMU-H-ETOD-DBETOD) combined district zoning. PLANNING ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 14, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On March 9, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230309-016 accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan and directing the City Manager regarding next steps for implementation of items intended to benefit the Project Connect Phase 1 Austin Light Rail project. This included development of code amendments to support transit in May of 2024 (Ordinance No. 20240516-005), including creation of the ETOD combining district (restrictions on non-transit supportive uses) and the DBETOD combining district (allowing residential use, and relaxing some development standards including increased height in exchange for income-restricted housing). Properties within one half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions were included within this overlay, and certain properties were rezoned through a City-initiated process to include the ETOD and DBETOD combining districts. Further, properties rezoned with DBETOD combining district were categorized into Subdistrict 1 (maximum allowable height 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 91 of 91 C14H-2025-0086 2 of 120 feet) or Subdistrict 2 (maximum allowable height of 90 feet), generally based on property distance of ¼-mile or ½-mile from the Phase 1 alignment, respectively. However, that rezoning process did not modify any base district zoning or any combining district zoning, which is the subject of this request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 0.30 acres, developed with one building and a parking lot, is on the intersection of Rio Grande Street (level 1) and West 18th Steet (level 1) and is currently zoned general office - Equitable Transit-Oriented Development - Density Bonus Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (GO-ETOD-DBETOD) combined district zoning. This property is in the Downtown Austin Plan (Judges Hill District) and is characterized as mixed use with multifamily residential, various office uses and historic properties nearby. (LO-H- ETOD-DBETOD, GO-ETOD-DBETOD, GO, DMU-H-ETOD-BDETOD, MF-4-ETOD- DBETOD). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is …
South Elevation Oblique view of southeast corner 1712 Rio Grande 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 970 of 91 South Elevation, ca. 1937 1712 Rio Grande photo courtesy of Delta Tau Delta 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 971 of 91 South Elevation, ca. 1937 1712 Rio Grande photo courtesy of Delta Tau Delta 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 972 of 91 Original Staircase no longer extant 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 973 of 91 Delta Tau Delta members pose for group photo inside the house, ca. 1930s 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 974 of 91 Hillel Foundation makes their home at 1712 Rio Grande, 1930. 1712 Rio Grande 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 975 of 91 Fire damaged home’s interior twice in 1925 and 1932. Malcolm H. and Margaret Reed House 1712 Rio Grande 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 976 of 91 Dolph Briscoe at Mount Bonnell Recognition of the home’s significance in a 1973 newspaper article. Dolph Briscoe, Jr., governor of Texas, lived in the house as a UT student. 1712 Rio Grande 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 977 of 91 Delta Tau Delta members continue to have strong ties to UT traditions. 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 978 of 91 Malcolm H. Reed was a notable figure in Austin’s early history. 1712 Rio Grande 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 979 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 980 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 981 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 982 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 983 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 984 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 985 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 986 of 91 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 DRAFT DOCUMENT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) PART 1. The table in Subsection (D) of City Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) is amended to establish a maximum height of 350 feet for Central Business District (CBD) zoning district site development regulations and modify corresponding cells within the table to reflect Maximum Height/350/CBD. PART 2. Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) attached to this ordinance as Exhibit “A”. PART 3. Paragraph (2), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (2) Properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict may participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program only for floor-to-area ratio that exceeds 8:1 or height above 350 feet. To achieve floor-to-area ratio up to 8:1 or height between 41 feet and 350 feet, properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict must comply with Subsection (C)(4) of Section 25-2-739 (Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations) of the City Code. PART 4. Paragraph (6), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (6) Notwithstanding the limitation provided for in Subsection (B)(3) of this section, the city council may grant [to an applicant] additional floor-to-area ratio or height that exceeds the maximum floor-to-area ratio or height in Figure 2 if: (a) The applicant wants to exceed floor-to-area ratio or height and has already achieved the maximum [floor-to-area ratio] in Figure 2 by participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program; (b) The applicant submits a written request and rationale for the additional floor-to-area ratio or height to the director; (c) The director makes a written recommendation on the application and then 06 C20-2025-010 - CBD Amendments1 of 4 submits the recommendation to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation; and (d) The city council determines that the additional floor-to-area ratio or height should be granted because: (i) The applicant has offered additional community benefits described in Subsections (E)(1)—(12) above and beyond those offered to achieve the floor-to-area ratio or …
C20-2025-010 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-010 Central Business District Amendments Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Addendum: The proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP includes a revision to the DDBP’s – Eligibility, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Height Map (Figure 2). Figure 2 indicates the current limits for administrative approval under the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Within the core of downtown, this map currently indicates a maximum administratively-approvable height of “No Limit” and a maximum FAR of 25:1. Applicants are allowed to exceed these administrative limits through discretionary approval by City Council. The proposed revision to Figure 2 is to change the “No Limit” height limit to “350 feet.” Applicants would continue to be able to exceed this administrative limit through discretionary approval by City Council. The subdistricts which currently allow for “No Limit” on building height have a maximum FAR which has served as the administrative cap for developments in each subdistrict. With the passage of SB 840, the City can no longer use a FAR limit as an administrative cap for multifamily residential and mixed use residential developments participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Staff is proposing an amendment to Figure 2 in order to ensure that there is a limit to staff’s administrative authority to approve projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Under the proposed amendment, Figure 2 would be amended to include both a FAR limit and height limit to which developments would be able to build when participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. To develop beyond the maximum FAR and heights shown on Figure 2, applicants would continue to be able to request additional FAR or height from Council through discretionary approval. Staff anticipates a larger update to the Downtown Density Bonus Program in 2026 which would allow for a more substantial overhaul to the mechanics of the program in the context of the continued evolution of …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 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 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners Absent: Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Patrick Howard Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard, and Lan were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood …
Dave Anderson dial: (512) 807-2900 danderson@drennergroup.com Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 October 13, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 1712 Rio Grande – Rezoning of a 0.3064-acre piece of property located at 1712 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (the "Property") Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully submit the enclosed rezoning application package. The project is titled 1712 Rio Grande and is approximately 0.3064 acres in size, located at 1712 Rio Grande Street. The Property is in the full purpose jurisdiction of the City of Austin. The Property is currently zoned GO-ETOD-DBETOD (General Office-Equitable Transit- Oriented Development Overlay-Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development Overlay) district, and is more specifically located in the Judges Hill subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). The requested rezoning is from GO-ETOD-DBETOD to DMU-H-ETOD-DBETOD-CO (Downtown Mixed Use-Historic Combining District-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Overlay-Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development Overlay-Conditional Overlay) district. Because the request includes a Historic Combining District, this application includes all documentation and materials necessary for Historic Landmark Commission review. The Property is known as the Malcolm H. and Margaret Badger Reed House. The Reed House was constructed as a single-family home in 1909. Between 1929 and 1940, the house was occupied by fraternal organizations. Around 1980, the building was converted to office use. 2705 Bee Cave Road Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 91 of 2 P a g e | 2 The Reed House will continue to be used as an office. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for a residential use in the walk-up basement while preserving the historic charm and character of the existing office building above. This request is consistent with proposed uses in the area. The Property is not located within a Neighborhood Planning Area. The Property is located in the Judges Hill subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). The TIA Determination was processed and Kaylie Coleman of Transportation Department staff confirmed on July 21, 2025 that no Traffic Impact Analysis is required. In coordination with the Board representative of the Judges Hill Neighborhood Group, we have come to agreement on the prohibited uses to include as part of the conditional overlay (“- CO”) within the rezoning request. The proposed list of prohibited uses is …
Friday Oct. 10, 2025 Greetings Planning Commissioners, Ms. Cynthia Hadri, The Judges Hill Neighborhood is pleased to support the application for a zoning change for C14- 2025-0086- of 1712 Rio Grande Street from GO-ETOD-DBETOD to DMU-H- ETOD- DBETOD. The zoning application is scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of October 14, 2025. We appreciate the sensitivity of the applicant to the historic nature of the area and their desire to preserve the outstanding building at 1712 Rio Grande with a plan for creative re-use that keeps it attuned to the Judges Hill District of Downtown. Sincerely, Megan Meisenbach Judges Hill Neighborhood 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 91 of 2 Dear Members of the Austin City Council: I am writing in support of the zoning request for Case Number C14H-2025-0086, regarding the Margaret Badger and M.H. Reed House, located at 1712 Rio Grande Street. This request represents a meaningful commitment to preserving a historically significant property in the Judges Hill neighborhood. The owner’s willingness to restore the home’s historical character and architectural style will benefit the neighborhood and surrounding area. Thank you, Marisela Maddox Judges Hill resident 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 92 of 2
October 14, 2025 Planning Commission City of Austin 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Chair Woods and Members of the Planning Commission: As local stakeholders who care deeply about the vibrancy and affordability of our city, we are writing today to share our concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the current Downtown Density Bonus program. We appreciate City staff’s timely response to Senate Bill 840 and the ongoing effort to maintain a functioning Downtown Density Bonus program. AURA shares the broad goal of keeping this program successful, but we strongly urge the City to consider all options as it begins this revision process in the Central Business District. Specifically, in staff’s own analysis (PublicInput “Median Height for Developments in CBD”), the median height of new downtown towers has risen from roughly 200 feet in 2010 to over 520 feet today. We believe that setting a new 350-foot cap would therefore set the “bonus” threshold height far below what the local market already builds. Because the Downtown Density Bonus incentives would then start well beneath existing market height, it may fail to function as a true incentive and instead act as a constraint on housing supply in the core of our city. Given that Senate Bill 840 removed FAR limits for mixed-use and multifamily projects in commercial zones, we believe Austin’s response should reflect that by setting baseline entitlements that match actual development patterns. If the City wishes to preserve a density-bonus structure, it must ensure that participation genuinely provides additional capacity and public benefit, not merely permission to build projects. We are also concerned by the extremely prescriptive height map presented by staff. Rather than reflecting the organic pattern of downtown growth, it proposes a patchwork of arbitrary limits that would lock in existing disparities between blocks. The City should instead apply a consistent height baseline across the downtown core, allowing Austin’s center to evolve as a cohesive, mixed-use district rather than a mosaic of height restrictions. The AURA board encourages the City to focus its downtown program reforms on desired outcomes: more housing, better streetscapes, and stronger fiscal returns for our municipal finances. Aligning the base height with current and future development patterns will keep downtown growing, while reserving the Downtown Density Bonus program for clear, measurable benefits such as critical contributions to housing-related funding and public-realm improvements. Sincerely, Zach Faddis President, Board of Directors AURA 06 C20-2025-010 …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 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 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Casey Haney Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Danielle Skidmore Jessica Cohen Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Joshua Hiller Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Gave examples of recent urban planning and housing develops in other major cities. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, 11:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on September 19, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Captain written promotional examination administered on September 29, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. 3. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. 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 Matthew Chustz at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Directors Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor Austin, Texas Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live televised, If the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: the meeting you may online view 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 Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Clint Chapman, Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Abigail Leighton Ryan Pollock CALL TO ORDER Riley Drake, Vice Chair Mustafa Khan Bianca Medina-Leal Calvin Williams AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on August 12, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities – Genest Landry DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation from the Austin Small and Minority Business Resources on program updates – Edward Campos Presentation from Austin Development Services regarding the Expedited Permitting Process – Christopher Perez 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING October 14th, 2025 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1575 or miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 9th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager I, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation on CDC purpose (Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on the CDC Planning Retreat and appointment of working group to lead planning and strategy (Chair Elias). 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule (Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing). 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 …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report October 14, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 8/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $423,390.61 $209,879.78 $135 $633,405.39 56% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 21 Success Rate% 49% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date August FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 457 457 46% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 53 19 48 Success Rate % 95% 96% Number Served 457 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Ebonie Trice Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Dr. Marla Torrado Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) William Swinton- Ginsberg CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Lyric and Medrano joined the dais at 7:15 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais at 8:20 PM, bringing the total to 10 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the August 12th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Lawrence Deeter, Planner, Capital Metro, and Emma Martinez, Planner, Capital Metro). Lawrence Deeter and Emma Martinez presented. 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). Dr. Marla Torrado and William Swinton- Ginsberg presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC …
Community Development Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule Austin Housing | October 14, 2025 Board and Commission Meeting Name: Community Development Commission Department requesting reservation: Housing Department Meeting room requested: Boards and Commission Room Dates reserved: January 13, 2026 February 19, 2026 March 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 July 14, 2026 August 11, 2026 September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 December 8, 2026 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on OCTOBER 14th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Staff Members in Attendance: Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:37 PM, with 10 members present. Commissioner Medrano joined the dais at 6:45 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Lisa Gamache Rodriguez and Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 9th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, and the September 9th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager I, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Jill Smith presented. 3. Presentation on CDC purpose (Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). Nefertitti Jackmon presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. Discussion and possible action on the CDC Planning Retreat and appointment of a working group to lead planning and strategy (Chair Elias). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the motion to create the federal funding grants content working group, to include Commissioners Longoria, Martinez, Brewster, and Menard, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. On Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Longoria seconded, the motion to create the strategy working group, to include Commissioners Elias, Longoria, Ortiz, Tisha, Brewster, and Achilles, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. 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, …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE October 14, 2025 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Madelline Mathis Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing: Chase Bryan Innovation Office: Daniel Culotta Office of Climate Action and Resilience: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Called Task Force meeting on June 10, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 3. Update on Austin Water’s water distribution system water loss and mitigation 4. Presentation of Q2 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report ACTION ITEMS 5. Review and approve the 2026 Water Forward Task Force meeting schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions Austin Water | Water Forward Task Force Meeting | October 14, 2025 Highland Lakes Inflows 2 0100,000200,000300,000400,000500,000600,000700,000800,000JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAcre-FeetHighland Lakes InflowsAverage 1942 - PresentAverage 2008 - 20152024Jan.-Sep. 2025 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage 3 0200,000400,000600,000800,0001,000,0001,200,0001,400,0001,600,0001,800,0002,000,0002,200,00020052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027Storage, acre-feetCombined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and TravisJanuary 1, 2005 through October 1, 20250.6M ac-ft2.0M ac-ft Full StorageInterruptible stored water for non-Garwood agricultural operationswas not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015 and beginning with the second growing season of 2022 through 2025. U.S. Drought Monitor 4 NOAA 3-month Outlook: November – January The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. 5 NOAA El Niño/Southern Oscillation Forecast ▪ La Niña conditions are present and are favored to persist through December 2025 – February 2026. ▪ A transition to ENSO-neutral is likely in January – March 2026 (55% chance). 6 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections 7 Questions? 8
Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing Austin Water | Water Forward Task Force | Oct. 14, 2025 Matt Cullen, P.E. Agenda • • • • Overview Water Loss Factors – 2023-2024 Actions to Reduce Water Loss Next Steps Overview Austin Water’s water distribution system includes: 4,018 miles of pipeline Pipes range in size from 2-inch to 84-inch diameter Our multi-pronged approach to reduce sources of water loss: On-going participation in industry best practices and innovations Fast response to reported leaks Infrastructure renewal investments Proactive leak detection 3 Water Loss Trends & Goals 10.00 9.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY13 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) WF Goals 4 Water Loss & ILI Terms ILI is an industry performance indicator calculated as the ratio of Current Annual Real Losses to Unavoidable Annual Real Losses Real Losses: Water lost from system leaks and pressure-related issues. Unavoidable Annual Real Losses: The theoretical minimum level of water loss through all feasible leakage control efforts, regardless of cost. Unavoidable Loss is based on system-specific factors: miles of water mains number of service connections average annual system pressure Apparent Losses: Water that is distributed to a user but isn't accurately measured or billed. Results in lost revenue rather than a physical loss of water. 5 Water Loss Factors 2023 – 2024 30% increase in calculated water loss attributed to: Improvement in production flow measurement (0.5-1.0 billion gallons, or a 7-14% increase) Updated reporting of municipal water use (0.816 billion gallons, or an 11% increase) Increased “Real” Real Loss (0.376-0.876 billion gallons, or a 5-12% increase) 6 Actions to Reduce Water Loss In 2023, Black & Veatch was contracted to analyze our Water Loss Program The final 2024 Black & Veatch Report offered 32 recommendations: 9 are Complete or Operationalized 15 are In Progress 8 prerequisite items are In Progress 7 Leak Detection Practices Evaluate entire system every 6 years Explore more targeted approaches Continue large diameter leak detection & condition assessment Complete leak detection SOPs that include: Contract standards Data management Ongoing staff training Piloting new technologies Inspecting ARV’s, valves & vaults …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Water Forward Task Force October 14, 2025 Second Quarter 2025, April - June August 2025 Contents 2 First Quarter Summary Notes Regarding Data Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Second Quarter Summary The second quarter of the year (April – June) transitions from the drier winter to one of the wettest months of the year in May. Implementation efforts also transition to meet changing conditions and environments. Landscape water conservation expands for existing and new homes. Increased leak detection for small-diameter pipes. Additional reclaimed customers and usage, while approving onsite reuse permits for future development. Expanded public outreach with springtime messaging. Planning for the aquifer storage and recovery project continued, as well as an emergency implementation plan for indirect potable reuse. Water Conservation Updates Council approved Uniform Plumbing Code with 3 local amendments that implement the Water Forward 2018 Landscape Transformation strategy: • Irrigation pressure reduction components • Limitation of the size of automatic irrigation systems • Requirement of laundry to landscape plumbing Residential landscape rebates – 140% increase over 2024 year to date Staff completed water efficiency audits on 6 City of Austin facilities; immediate action at one facility lowered irrigation consumption by 88% and total use by 21% 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 6 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,200 3,180 3,160 3,140 3,120 3,100 3,080 3,060 3,040 3,020 7 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an increased rebate for commercial water use audits. Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with COA Development Services Department …
Item 5 – Review and approve the 2026 Water Forward Task Force Meeting Schedule Austin Water | Water Forward Task Force | October 14, 2025 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates • February 10, 2026 • April 14, 2026 June 9, 2026 • • August 11, 2026 • October 13, 2026 • December 8, 2026 *All meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 12-2pm at Waller Creek Center
Water Forward Task Force: Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group September 9, 2025, Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 12:00 pm Attendees: Paul DiFiore, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Bill Moriarty, WFTF Daniel Cavazos, Austin Water Hani Michel, WFTF Katherine Jashinski, Austin Water Jennifer Walker, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Water Forward 2024 Water Supply Strategies Update Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a brief update on community engagement activities in Bastrop County related to the Aquifer Storage Recovery project. Austin Water is continuing to work on Indirect Potable Reuse emergency implementation planning, with the goal of having a draft report in early 2026. There are four different consultants working on the project components of the Indirect Potable Reuse project. The Water Resources team is still working on preliminary planning for use of Lake Long as a water supply reservoir, brackish groundwater desalination, and direct potable reuse. Water Forward 2024 Water Conservation Strategies Update Daniel Cavazos provided an update on the following water conservation activities: • Austin Water is continuing implementation of the Universal Plumbing Code (UPC) and have been doing community outreach with stakeholders. These codes pertaining to water conservation can be found at the document linked here and brief descriptions are listed below: o 614.1.9 and 614.10 – related to new water pressure regulating components o 614.1.1 – limits irrigation systems to 50% of the landscape area o 1503.10 – requires laundry to landscape plumbing for new homes • Residential landscape rebates increased over 2024 year to date. • Austin Water staff completed water efficiency audits on six City of Austin facilities. Auditors found issues with one facility and made corrections that were able to lower irrigation consumption by 88%. Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group Meeting September 2025 • Austin Water is working on a conservation community grant program to work with the community to financially support community-based conservation messaging and outreach. The total amount of the grant program would be $15,000 with a total of up to 5 recipients and up to $3,000 per recipient. Water Forward 2024 Water Reuse Update Katherine Jashinski provided an update on water reuse activities highlighted in the Q2 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report. Katherine shared that this year has been largely focused on program development of onsite water reuse and new reclaimed water connection requirements. In March of 2025, a new wastewater billing ordinance was adopted to be able to calculate wastewater billing …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Called meeting on October 14, 2025, at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Walker called the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. Members in Attendance: Chair Jennifer Walker, Hani Michel, Madelline Mathis, Paul DiFiore, and Sarah Faust Members in Attendance Remotely: Bill Moriarty PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Valerie Menard gave a public comment in-person. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Regular Called Meeting on June 10, 2025. The minutes from the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular called meeting on June 10, 2025, were approved on Member Michel’s motion, Member DiFiore’s second on a 6-0 vote. Members Lorenz, Bartee, and Mace absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions. The presentation was made by Emily Rafferty, Program Manager, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding Update on Austin Water’s water distribution system water loss and mitigation. The presentation was made by Matt Cullen, Division Manager, Pipeline Engineering & Operations Support, Austin Water. 1 4. Staff briefing regarding Q2 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report. The presentation was made by Kevin Kluge, Division Manager, Water Conservation, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Review and approve the 2026 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force meeting schedule. The motion to approve the 2026 annual schedule was approved on Member DiFiore’s motion, Member Michel’s second on a 6-0 vote. Members Lorenz, Bartee, and Mace absent. ADJOURNMENT Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 1:32pm. The meeting minutes were approved at the December 9, 2025, meeting on Member DiFiore’s motion, Member Michel’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Task Force Chair Walker absent. 2
Special Called Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:00PM Carver Branch, Austin Public Library 1161 Angelina St Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in-person, call or email Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Joi Harden Antony Jackson Justin Parsons Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 7, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. the African American Resource Advisory Discussion regarding Commission, how it started and the ways in which they have advised Council in the past. the history of Discussion regarding the results of the “African American Quality of Life Final Report: Addressing Community Needs Together” from April 2008. Discussion regarding the backgrounds of the commissioners, expectations of a commissioner and responsibilities of a commissioner. 5. Discussion regarding future priorities of the commission. 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 Nekaybaw Watson at Office of City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
African American Resource Advisory Commission October 7, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Eugene called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Roger Davis Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Emmy Goss Weisberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Daryl Horton, Chair Antonio Ross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brenda Malik - Introduction APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 2, 2025. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission October 7, 2025 The motion to approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 2, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Linder’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Hayes, Rudd, and Smith. Chair Horton and Commissioner Ross were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing from Kim Wright, General Manager, The Millennium regarding the price to rent the Millennium, demographics of the community members that patron the center, and questions and concerns surrounding the amenities. Withdrawn Staff briefing from Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department regarding tenant and homeowner stabilization programs by the Housing Department. The briefing was given by Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department and Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Housing Department. Staff briefing from Angela Means, Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME), regarding current departmental priorities, initiatives, and key updates. The briefing was given by Angela Means, Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME). DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation from Brittany Heckard, Community Engagement Liaison, Pleasant Hill Collaborative and A.J. Bingham, Community Engagement Director, Pleasant Hill Collaborative regarding the Six Square District Block 16/18 Project which is a multi-year development of the current 16 and 18 blocks on the East 11th Street. Presentation was provided by Brittany Heckard, Community Engagement Liaison, Pleasant Hill Collaborative and A.J. Bingham, Community Engagement Director, Pleasant Hill Collaborative. 6. Discussion regarding Community Liaison Revamp Recommendation. Postponed until next regular meeting by Vice Chair Eugene with no objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve the 2026 Annual …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025, AT 9:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 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 Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Ayo Akande, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER Melissa Rogers, Commissioner John Umphress, Commissioner AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2025. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by David Smith regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by David Smith regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by David Smith regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. STAFF BRIEFING 6. Briefing by Human Resources Department staff on the recently updated City of Austin Personnel Policies, Chapter A: Non-Sworn Employees. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 8, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:37 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Maggie Shahrestani, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco, 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 August 11, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 11, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on August 11, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0-1 Vote (Board member Maggie Shahrestani abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Sign cases: 2. C16-2025-0005 Jonathan Perlstein for Elizabeth McFarland 4700 Weidemar Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO- NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the lesser of: 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations (A) (E) (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8-28-17. The public hearing was …
Response to Appeal to the Board of Adjustment from the Owners of 205 E 34th (Advanced Package) The owners, who are also the applicants for the permit, respectfully submit that the City possessed all required documentation necessary to render a correct determination on the permits. After reviewing the appellants’ claims, the owners find that each concern was adequately addressed during the review process, which resulted in the permits being properly approved. Specifically, City representatives had the fully completed application form in their possession. The version accessible on the ABC website is a corrupted file and does not reflect the application submitted, which appears to have caused confusion for the appellants. Furthermore, the City had on file the topography and tree map, which includes the required measurements of the four adjacent houses relative to the property boundaries. Accordingly, the owners request that the Board of Adjustment proceed with the scheduled hearing, decline to postpone to a later date, and avoid any further delay in finalizing permit approval. We also respectfully request that the Board vote separately on each item of the appeal. Responses to Specific Appeal Items 1. “Plan does not demonstrate the front setback.” Response: The survey was in the possession of the City of Austin (COA). To our knowledge, COA is not required to release surveys for public access, and we are not aware of any precedent where such surveys have been posted online. For reference, the survey is provided here as Attachment D. The site plan in the City’s possession contains all information necessary to determine property averaging and front setback. This is included as Attachment A (screenshot from the COA website). The City requested a correction to the setback, which was made, and the plans were updated accordingly. COA then made the proper determination regarding both setbacks and permits. ITEM02/1-PERMIT HOLDER 2. “The plan set does not comply with FAR.” Response: The plan set complies fully with the HOME Initiative, a recent and significant amendment to the COA building code permitting increased density for new residential construction. Under HOME, a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) of up to 65% is authorized and was appropriately applied in this case. The citation provided by the appellants is inapplicable to three-unit dwellings. 3. “The application is not complete on page 4.” Response: The application submitted to the City was complete. The file appearing in the ABC system is corrupted and does not …
BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0035 BOA DATE: Monday, October 13th, 2025 ADDRESS: 205 E 34th St COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 APPELLANT: Carol Journeay & PERMIT HOLDER/OWNER: Kateryna Lushchenko Bob Kaler ZONING: SF-3-NCCD-NP (NUNA) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 BLK 19 DIV D HARRIS SIDON RESUB OF GROOMS ADDN APPEAL REQUEST: 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. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the NCCD ISSUES: application is incomplete, and the plan set does not contain the information necessary to demonstrate full compliance with relevant regulations. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council CANPAC Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Development Review Committee Preservation Austin ITEM02/1-APPELLANT September 25, 2025 Carol Journeay 205 E 34th St Austin TX, 78705 Property Description: LOT 3 BLK 19 DIV D HARRIS SIDON RESUB OF GROOMS ADDN Re: C15-2025-0035 Dear Carol Journeay, 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 25-1-182 at 205 E 34th St Ln. 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. Ashley Robinson, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM02/2-APPELLANT ITEM02/3-APPELLANT Development Services Department interpretation is: That the application No. 2025-072930 set for Permit for Permit No. 2025-072930 compliance PR was complete, that with all relevant the plan set for Permit and that the plan regulations, PR demonstrated No. 2025-072930 PR complies with all relevant regulations. I feel the correct interpretation is: That the application No. 2025-072930 the plan set for Permit No. 2025-072930 …
209 E 34th St 7 ITEM02/27-APPELLANT 200 E 34t St 8 ITEM02/28-APPELLANT 202 E 34th St 9 ITEM02/29-APPELLANT 204 E 34th St 10 ITEM02/30-APPELLANT 206 E 34th St 11 ITEM02/31-APPELLANT 208 E 34th St 12 ITEM02/32-APPELLANT 202 E 34th St: ADU Facing Alley 13 ITEM02/33-APPELLANT A204 E 34th St: ADU Facing Alley 14 ITEM02/34-APPELLANT 206 E 34th St: ADU Facing Alley 15 ITEM02/35-APPELLANT 205 E 34th St: Building 2 Front Elevation Facing South to Alley 16 ITEM02/36-APPELLANT 205 E 34th St: Building 2 Side Elevation Facing West 17 ITEM02/37-APPELLANT July 28th 2025 Carol Journeay 207 E 34th St Austin, Texas 78705 This letter is to notify you of receipt of your communication as an interested party as described by the Land Development Code Title 25-1-131. A residential building permit application was filed for the property located at 205 E 34th St for a new three-unit use. This application was filed on June 12th 2025 by Kate Juschenko. An interested party is a person who has an interest in a matter that is the subject of a public hearing or administrative decision. A person has an interest if the person communicates an interest in a matter and occupies or owns property within 500 feet of the proposed development. A person communicates an interest in a matter that is the subject of an administrative decision by delivering a written statement to the responsible director. The communication must identify the general issues of concern and include the person’s name, telephone number, and mailing address. An administrative decision can be appealed under the Land Development Code Title 25-1-181. A person has standing to appeal an administrative decision if the person is an interested party. An appeal must be initiated and submitted to the responsible director within 20 days of an administrative decision. A notice of appeal must include the name, address, and telephone number of the appellant; the name of the applicant, if the applicant is not the appellant; the decision being appealed; the date of the decision; a description of the appellant’s status as an interested party; and the reasons the appellant believes the decision does not comply with the requirements of the Land Development Code. As per Title 25-1-186, if the applicant requests, the responsible director shall schedule a meeting to discuss and attempt to resolve the issues raised by an appeal of an administrative decision. The responsible director shall notify all …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0036 BOA DATE: Monday, October 13th, 2025 ADDRESS: 12302 Split Rail Pkwy OWNER: Joshua Myers COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: VILLAGE 2 AT ANDERSON MILL, BLOCK M, LOT 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet to 5 feet. SUMMARY: maintain a Carport ISSUES: corner lot & layout of home ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Anderson Mill Neighborhood Association Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Long Canyon Homeowners Assn. Mountain Neighborhood Association (MNA) ITEM03/1 September 25, 2025 Josh Myers 12302 Split Rail Pkwy Austin TX, 78750 Property Description: VILLAGE 2 AT ANDERSON MILL, BLOCK M, LOT 1 Re: C15-2025-0036 Dear Josh Myers, 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- 492 at 12302 Split Rail Pkwy. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, the property is outside of our service area. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashley Robinson, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 ITEM03/7 ITEM03/8 Area Properties with Carports in Front Setback Area 1. 10803 Rustic Manor Ln 2. 11002 Rustic Manor Ln 3. 12301 Burlywood Trail 4. 10601 Double Tree Cv 5. 12315 Wipple Tree Cv ITEM03/9 ITEM03/10 ITEM03/11 ITEM03/12 ITEM03/13
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2025-0005 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ABSTAINED ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Jonathan Perlstein OWNER: Elizabeth McFarland ADDRESS: 4700 WEIDEMAR LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: 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 total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO-NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations ITEM04/1 This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the (A) (E) lesser of: (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8- 28-17. 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Tommy Ates second on 9-0-1 votes (Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen …
