Applicants state “‘modern watercraft’ require 4’ water depth; See Aqua Permit, Item 05/8 Presentation, p. 8 True: Modern lifts designed specifically to protect “modern watercraft” in shallow waters only need 2.5’ depth; no excess dredging • Cantilever Lifts extend and retract 3’ to 6’ into lake for launching and docking Modern Watercraft ; e.g. HydroHoist Ultralift for 6500 lbs watercraft, extends 4.5’ into lake, min depth 2.5’ • Articulating Lifts • Extending Lifts 6 ITEM03/66 7 ITEM03/67 Cantilever Lifts prevalent on Lake Austin HydroHoist Ultra Cantilever Lift; 6500 lbs watercraft, travels 54”, 2.5’ depth Only 8.17 Cu Yds Dredge Volume Less than 25 Cu Yds No dredging needed past ~17.5’ from shoreline Methodology: 2.5’ Depth (Red Line at 490.3’ ) applied to Applicant Data; Intersects “Existing Profile of Lake Bed” at 17.5’ shoreline L, eliminating dredging from 17.5’ to 30’ Using above data for Average End Area Calculation, Dredge Volume = (Ave Height 0.9’ x 14’W x 17.5’ L ) = 220.5 Cu Ft = 8.17 Cu Yds 2.5 requires only 8.17 Cu. Yds of dredge across 17.5’ from shoreline 8 ITEM03/68 Cantilever Lifts prevalent on Lake Austin HydroHoist Ultra Cantilever Lift; 6500 lbs watercraft, travels 54”, 2.5’ depth Only 9.72 Cu Yds Dredge Volume Less than 25 Cu Yds No dredging needed past ~17.5’ from shoreline Methodology: 2.5’ Depth (Red Line at 490.3’) applied to Applicant Data; Intersects “Existing Profile of Lake Bed” at 15’ shoreline L, eliminating dredging from 15’ to 30’ Using above data for Average End Area Calculation, Dredge Volume = (Ave Height, Bulkhead & 15’) 1.25’ x 14’W x 15’ L = 9.72 Cu Yds 2.5’ Depth requires only 9.72 Cu. Yds of dredge across 15.0’ from shoreline 9 ITEM03/69 NO HARDSHIP (1750) Applicants Apply False/Misleading Data FALSE TRUE ‘Modern Watercraft’ require water depth of 4 ft” Forces excessive dredging greater than 25 Cu Yds Dredge Volume: 31.01 Cu Yds Modern lifts specifically designed to store, launch and dock 6500 lbs modern watercraft in shallow waters; 2.5’ depths ; Cradle travels 4.5’ Cantilever Lift Significantly Reduce Dredging Dredge Volume: 8.17 Cu Yds Average End Area Calculation using Applicants’ Data at 2.5’ Depth 10 ITEM03/70 NO HARDSHIP (1752) Applicants Apply False/Misleading Data FALSE TRUE ‘Modern Watercraft’ require water depth of 4 ft” Forces excessive dredging greater than 25 Cu Yds Dredge Volume: 42.18 Cu Yds Modern lifts specifically designed to store, launch and dock 6500 lbs …
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. ITEM04/1-AGENT FOR 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 …
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: ITEM04/1-APPELLANT 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 forITEM04/2-APPELLANT 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 …
APPEAL OF IMPROPERLY APPROVED PERMITS: 6706 BRIDGE HILL CV Christy May 6708 Bridge Hill Cv Austin, TX 78746 Case # C15-2025-0041 Board of Adjustment Hearing Date: December 8, 2025 ADVANCED PACKET SUBMISSION Submission Date: November 20, 2025 ITEM4/1-NEW INFO PART1-APPELLANT Table of Contents 1. Title Page 2. Summary of Evidence 3. Letter from Appellant to the Building Official 4. Letter from attorney Terry Irion 5. Email showing additional flawed justifications ITEM4/2-NEW INFO PART1-APPELLANT Summary of Evidence This Advanced Packet presents new survey data, photographic documentation, submitted plan sheets, public hearing testimony, and the City’s own written correspondence, all of which confirm that original, grandfathered structures located within the five-foot Lake Austin overlay setback were fully demolished, and that entirely new and expanded construction is now being built in their place. Because the structures that once held legal noncomplying status were removed down to bare ground, all grandfathered rights were extinguished as a matter of law. For this reason, and for the additional reasons detailed below, both the 2022 permit and the 2025 revision plan for 6706 Bridge Hill Cove were approved in error and cannot be justified under any provision of §25-2-963 or the Land Development Code. 1. Full Demolition Eliminated All Grandfathered Rights The new form survey and photographic evidence reveal that the original single-level patio along the five- foot setback was completely demolished, which alone would have eliminated all grandfathered rights. (See Exhibit A, B, C and D) The updated evidence shows the demolition was even more extensive: Not only was the entire single-level patio was demolished to bare earth, but the areas the permit holder claimed as “enclosed covered patios” were also fully demolished, including all slab, supports, and retaining elements. If any foundation had existed in these areas, as the permit holder claimed, it was completely removed, as shown by photos revealing: Excavation approximately 6–8 feet deep, deep enough that an adult human standing in the excavation is dwarfed by the height of the cut. (See Exhibit E) After this deep excavation was performed, a new, lower-elevation foundation was poured to create a new basement level (which never previously existed along the setback), and new first and second-level living space, all within the setback footprint. (See Exhibit F) In place of the former single-level patio, the permit holder constructed a new basement level with a 10- foot wall that looms over my property. Although the 2022 …
Steve Leitch, Deputy Building Official Brent Lloyd, Development Officer, Development Services Department Keith Mars, Director of Development Services Dear Austin City Officials, I am writing to request that the City of Austin immediately address the significant and well‑documented code violations at 6706 Bridge Hill Cove. After nearly two years of correspondence, public testimony, photographic documentation, and admissions from City officials, it is now indisputable that the 2022 permit and 2025 revision plan for this project were issued in error under the Land Development Code and that the City has not taken the corrective action required by law. The purpose of this letter is to present the full factual and legal basis for revoking the 2022 permit and 2025 revision plan, to address the City’s shifting rationales for declining enforcement, and to formally request written action from the Building Official. ----------------------------------------- 1. The Pool, Single-Level Patio and Covered Patios on Two Levels Were Completely Demolished, and a Second Story was Added on Top of a First Story in the Required Setback ----------------------------------------- For more than a year, I have attempted to explain that the original patio the permit holder claims to be “modifying” was fully demolished. I now possess irrefutable photographic evidence that the patio and all supporting elements were removed in their entirety. In obtaining these photos and reviewing the subsequent form survey of the newly poured foundation, it became clear that the demolition was even more extensive than I originally understood. Not only were the single level patio and pool demolished, but the covered patios along the back of the house on both the first and second levels were also fully removed and replaced with new living space constructed inside the required setback on three levels (Basement, 1st floor, second floor). 25-2-963 (B)(2) - Replacement or alteration of an original foundation may not change the finished floor elevation by more than one foot vertically, in either direction. (EXHIBIT A) – Photo showing a man standing on the foundation forms. The image clearly shows that the surrounding earth had been excavated to a depth approximately equal or greater than the full height of the individual, and that the retaining wall forms were being prepared at the base of the excavation. The scale provided by the man’s height makes evident the significant depth of the excavation and confirms that it exceeds the allowable one-foot limit under Code. ITEM04/1-NEW INFO PART2-APPELLANT (EXHIBIT …
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From: Leitch, Steve <Steve.Leitch@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:08 PM To: Terry Irion Cc: Wilcox, Todd <Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov>; Lloyd, Brent <brent.lloyd@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: >; Christy May < Following our meeting on January 6, 2025, I re-reviewed the decision to approve Plan Review case PR-22-066047 with Brent Lloyd and Todd Wilcox. We considered your contention regarding location of the modified patio, as well as your position that the proposed development violates limits on modifications to noncomplying structures under LDC Sections 25-2-963(b)(2) & (4). This email explains my decision to approve the plans and addresses the main points you made at our meeting and in email communications on this topic. Location of Patio You have asserted on several occasions, most recently in an email from Tuesday, January 7, that the new patio extends further towards the rear (westward) than the previous patio: (“the entire pool deck was extended above finished grade additional lineal feet towards the rear of the property “) However, this claim is contradicted by the two images below from the approved plan set. The first image depicts the existing conditions, while the second image depicts the proposed conditions. As you can see, the reconstructed patio occupies the same footprint as the existing one except for the portion of the existing patio between 0’-5’ from the (south) side property line which was removed (the 3.25” difference in the measured dimensions is due to inaccuracy of the measurement method). The reconstructed patio which was approved does not extend further towards the rear of the property. ITEM04/1- NEW INFO PART4-APPELLANT Limits on Alteration of Noncomplying Structures ITEM04/2- NEW INFO PART4-APPELLANT You have stated that proposed modification of the patio violates LDC Sec. 25-2-963(B)(2), which provides that: “Replacement or alteration of an original foundation may not change the finished floor elevation by more than one foot vertically, in either direction.” However, there is no indication in the approved plans that the finished-floor elevation of the existing patio would change as part of the renovations. Further, this code section only limits changes in floor elevation that are caused by a foundation replacement/alteration. It is not apparent that the replacement/alteration of the foundation is what caused the change in the finished floor elevation of the patio. Rather, it appears as though the two conditions are merely coincidental. You have also stated that the proposed construction violates LDC Sec. 25-2-963(B)(4), which provides that: “If a noncomplying …
6706 Bridge Hill Cove: Permit Holder Response Board of Adjustment: Interpretation C15-2025-0041 First Hearing: November 10, 2025 (postponed after discussion) Second Hearing: Dec 8, 2025 1. Summary The only administrative decision properly before the Board is the City’s approval of the 2025 permit revision for 6706 Bridge Hill Cove. The 2022 permit remains final, valid, and unappealable, and it establishes the existing noncomplying conditions against which the 2025 revision must be evaluated. The Board’s jurisdiction is confined to whether the 2025 updates comply with Section 25-2-963 of the LDC. For more than a year, the appellant has repeatedly raised these same concerns to Staff that are now before this Board, all of which Staff thoroughly examined during its prolonged, multidivisional review and confirmed were fully addressed prior to approving the 2025 revision. As shown at the prior meeting and reiterated herein, the extension of the external wall of the kitchen, shade structure, and patios are fully permitted under Section 25-2-963(F). Even if Section 25-2-963(B) were somehow applicable to the 2025 revision, the modification of the patio under the 2022 permit does not constitute a “demolition” under the ordinance that would prohibit the modification to such a structure, nor is the degree of noncompliance being increased. 2. Windows and Other Unrelated Changes are Permissible Modifications The 2025 revision includes a range of design updates, most of which do not involve the side-yard setback and are therefore outside the scope of Section 25-2-963 and this Board’s review. These include driveway adjustments, landscape walls, utility areas, interior layout changes, and other routine design revisions. The revision also modifies window placements throughout the house. Along the side of the structure within the setback and facing the neighboring property, the basement gym receives new windows, the first-floor openings are significantly reduced, and the second-floor windows are reconfigured: ITEM04/1-NEW INFO-PERMIT HOLDER The inclusion of these windows in the 2025 revision are permissible modifications and do not increase the “degree of noncompliance” under 25-2-963. 3. The Shade Structure (Trellis) and Second-Floor Patios Are a Permissible Modification The 2025 revision adds a steel shade structure above the rear patio. The structure contains two components: a small extension of the second-floor patio and a larger first-floor overhead frame that supports the mechanical louvers. Staff evaluated each part separately under their “floor-by-floor” interpretation of 25-2-963(F), and confirmed both components comply. ITEM04/2-NEW INFO-PERMIT HOLDER 3.1 The Second-Floor Patio is a Permissible …
To: From: Chair Cohen Board of Adjustment Members Brent D. Lloyd, Development Officer, ADS Lyndi Garwood, Principal Planner, ADS Date: October 30, 2025 Subject: Appeal of Development Approval Issued for 6706 Bridge Hill Cove The appellant challenges an administrative revision approved on September 24, 2025, which modifies construction plans initially approved in 2022 (Plan Review No. 2022- 0060407PR) as well as revisions to the following associated permits: • Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (home remodel/additions); and • Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) The appeal alleges that the approved work violates applicable regulations of the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district and limitations on the modification or expansion of a legally noncomplying structure under Land Development Code (“LDC”) Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures). Summary of Issues & ADS’s Position As with many structures that were initially built along Lake Austin prior to annexation, portions of the residence at 6706 Bridge Hill Cove are legally “noncomplying” with site development standards applicable in the Lake Austin zoning district. This means, in essence, that the structure complied with the regulations in effect at the time it was initially built, but does not meet all currently applicable site development standards. Property owners are allowed to maintain noncomplying structures without bringing them into compliance with current site development standards. However, LDC Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures) limits the degree to which noncomplying structures may be altered and generally prohibits expansions that “increase the degree of noncompliance” outside of the modifications specifically authorized in code. In this case, the pool deck and portions of the residence along the southern property line are noncomplying with the 10-foot side-yard setback that applies in the LA zoning district per LDC Sec. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations). The main issues in the appeal ITEM04/1-STAFF REPORT hinge on whether recently approved revisions to a prior 2022 permit for a remodel/addition authorized development in excess of what is allowed under LDC Sec. 25-2-963. The parties to this appeal are Warren Konkel, the permit applicant and owner of the subject property, and the appellant, Christy May, who owns the adjacent property at 6708 Bridge Hill Cover. Both are represented by counsel, who have contrary views on the validity of the appeal and whether permit revisions approved by staff comply with LDC Sec. 25-2-963 and other applicable regulations. They will be prepared to present their positions to the Board at the November …
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 November 10, 2025 Granted 4 1. 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the front yard setback 3. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations), (B) to allow more freestanding signs 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback and setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback Postponed 3 1. 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) 2. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 3. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length Withdrawn Denied 0 1 1. Reconsideration 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 Discussion Items 1 Nov 2025 Interpretations Nov 2025 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added Nov 10# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 8 12 0 1 (recon) 6 Board members absent: Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (alternate) (1 vacant alternate position) October 13, 2025 Granted 1 (Appeal) 1. 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 Postponed 4 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the front yard setback 5. 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area and (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area 6. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 7. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length Withdrawn Denied 0 0 Discussion Items 1 Oct 2025 Interpretations Oct 2025 BAAP 1 new inquiries 0 (Added Oct 13# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 4 9 0 0 5 Board members absent: Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) (1 vacant alternate position) September 8, 2025 Granted 1 1. …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION December 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve a recommendation to City Council for recommended updates to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Jesús Varela at Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Department, at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444 or to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular meeting on November 10, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the recruitment process for the Austin Animal Services Director. Presentation by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please email or call Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974- 2562 to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562.
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes November 10, 2025 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, November 10, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Parliamentarian Norton 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 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Commissioners Absent: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Sarah Huddleston, D9 Nancy Nemer, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Suzie Chase – Recap of Austin Animal Welfare Town Hall Pat Valls-Trelles – No Response Edith Grisel Rios – Dog Finder Resource Struggles Robin Katz Gonzalez – AAS Shelter Direction Rochelle Vickery – Cat release at Airport Kristyn Williams – Budget and Community Cats APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes November 10, 2025 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 13, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 13, 2025, was approved on Parliamentarian Norton’s motion, Commissioner Holt’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Ahmed, Clinton, Huddelston, and Nemer were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on the implementation status of Shelter buddy. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Mary Brown, Program Manager, Austin Animal Services, Melissa Pool, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services, and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on the Strategic Plan Dashboard. Presentation by Juany Torres, Strategic Plan Project Manager, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Juany Torres, Strategic Plan Project Manager, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Update on the recruitment process for the Austin Animal Services Director. Presentation by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. The presentation was made by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Update from the Strategic Plan Working …
City of Austin Animal Services Director Recruitment- Update Animal Advisory Commission Meeting December 8, 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 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, December 8, 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 November 10, 2025 On-Line Link: November 10, 2025 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2025-0026 Stephen Hawkins for Red Bud Partners, LP 1750 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2 The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single- Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. 3. C15-2025-0027 Stephen Hawkins for Tom Davis Jr. 1752 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3 The applicant has …
Appeal of Improperly Approved Permits: 6706 Bridge Hill Cove Demonstra(cid:415)ng Errors in the 2022 Permit and the 2025 Revision Plan Case Number: C15-2025-0041 Appealed Permit Number: 2022-083202 Board of Adjustment Hearing Date: December 8, 2025 Presenter: Terry Irion Prepared for the City of Aus(cid:415)n Board of Adjustment 1 ITEM04/1-APPELLANT PRESENTATION Excavation is greater in height than person standing in the photo. 2 ITEM04/2-APPELLANT PRESENTATION 3 ITEM04/3-APPELLANT PRESENTATION 4 ITEM04/4-APPELLANT PRESENTATION Revision Plan submission clearly shows the numerous changes that were allowed to compound the mistakes in the 2022 approval. Basement changes including windows, size and depth in the required setback Steel trellis structure and pa(cid:415)o in the required setback 2nd story window in the required setback which looks directly into neighboring property - - - - Wine/Storage room and addi(cid:415)onal founda(cid:415)on in the required setback - Solid wall and outdoor kitchen above the basement room in the required setback a(cid:332)er complete demoli(cid:415)on of the previous pa(cid:415)o which negated grandfathered status of structure in that loca(cid:415)on Basement level with new windows added in the area where covered pa(cid:415)os previously existed even though no basement previously existed and the covered pa(cid:415)os were completely demolished, resul(cid:415)ng in three levels of new living space (Basement, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor constructed in the required in setback). - 5 ITEM04/5-APPELLANT PRESENTATION FLAWED EXTENSION CALCULATIONS The central argument presented by Konkel and his team on November 10 is that §25-2-963(F) allows for a 25-foot extension of a noncomplying structure. This new evidence eliminates that argument entirely. Below is the level-by-level analysis showing why: Exhibit A — Konkel’s Basement-Level Diagram (Used Nov. 10 BOA Meeting) This slide shows Konkel’s claim that the basement level qualifies for a 25’ extension under §963(F). The diagram labels the “Existing structure" at 60'8", despite the fact that no basement existed along the setback prior to construction. This exhibit helps demonstrate that Konkel misrepresented the grandfathered baseline from which any extension could legally begin. 6 ITEM04/6-APPELLANT PRESENTATION A. Level 0 (Basement Level) There was no basement along the setback or property line prior to construction. Therefore, there was nothing to extend under §25-2-963(F). The basement is entirely new construction and must comply with the 10-foot setback. This alone defeats their extension theory under subsection (F) for the trellis, patio, and upper levels. 7 ITEM04/7-APPELLANT PRESENTATION B. Level 1 (Main Level) 1. The Actual Grandfathered Length, according to the 1997 survey, Is …
6706 Bridge Hill Cove Permit Holder Presentation Board of Adjustment Appeal of Administrative Decision Dec 8, 2025 C15-2025-0041 ITEM04/1-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION 2022 Permit REDUCED Noncompliance in the Back Patio Area The 2022 permit lawfully modified and maintained the pool and patio areas shown in green, and removed noncompliant elements associated with the expired 2001 permit as well as those located within 0 to 5 feet of the property line. These modifications reduced noncompliance by removing substantial noncomplying mass from the required yard. 2022 ITEM04/2-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION 2025 Second Floor Patio Extension is Allowed Under 25-2-963(F) The 2025 revision modifies the second floor with a patio extension along the back of the house. The part within the required yard is allowed under Section 25-2-963(F) because it runs parallel to the property line and is not higher than the existing building. 2022 Combined with the 16.8 feet approved in 2022, the total 21.8 foot extension remains within the 21.9 foot allowance for this area. 50% of 43.8 = 21.9 (allowed) 16.8 + 5.0 = 21.8 (actual) 2025 ITEM04/3-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION First Floor Shade Structure (Trellis) Was Added The 2025 revision adds a steel shade structure designed to support mechanical louvers that shade interior spaces. Exhibit A shows a heat-load reduction from 31.7 kBtu/h to 24.2 kBtu/h, a 23.5% decrease, confirming the louvers function as a passive shading device permitted in the setback under 25-2-513(B). ITEM04/4-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION First Floor Shade Structure is Allowed Under 25-2-963(F) The shade structure adds no second-floor mass. An early concern noted in the May Master Comment Report was resolved quickly with a 3D rendering. The 25-foot modification to the first floor is authorized under 25-2-963(F). ITEM04/5-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Outdoor Kitchen is Allowed Under 25-2-963(F) An outdoor kitchen and a kitchen wall were added on the main-floor patio beneath the shade structure. This kitchen wall is permitted in this location under the same 25-foot extension authorized by 25-2-963(F) for the shade structure. ITEM04/6-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Pool and Spa Configuration Was Modified The 2025 revision modifies the pool, spa, and lower patios by merging the spa into the pool and extending the pool. The patio area replacing the 2022 spa is allowed as part of the 25-foot extension being applied across the entire patio under 25-2-963(F). ITEM04/7-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Windows and Other Unrelated Modifications The 2025 Revision updates design elements unrelated to 25-2-963 or setbacks including driveways, utility spaces, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, DRISKLL ROOM 1125 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Commissioner Mariana Krueger (she/her) KC Coyne, Chair (they/them) Steven Rivas (he/him) Brigitte Bandit (they/she) Jerry Joe Benson (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) Garry Brown District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 Appointment District 9 District 10 VACANT Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Morgan Davis (he/him) Taylor Treviño (she/her) VACANT VACANT Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Update on the progress of the LGBTQ+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study Task Force. Presentation by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. Discussion regarding the implications of SB8 on City Facilities. Discussion regarding the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on drag shows. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding planning for the February Community Safety Town Hall and a recap of the group’s recent meeting with the Chief of Police regarding the Community Liaison Officer Program and next steps. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Approve a recommendation for urgent funding for HIV/STI and Mpox community health programs following the Tax Rate Election failure. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025, AT 11:00 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES’ LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, SUITE 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service 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, 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. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair 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 Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on November 5, 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. 4. 5. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Clinical Specialist-Field written promotional examination administered on November 13, 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. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Clinical Specialist-Communications written promotional examination administered on November 13, 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 …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Nathan Brown, Assistant Director Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 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 9, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on September 9, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to certify the promotional eligibility list from the Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief written promotional examination administered on August 5, 2025, and assessment center administered on August 23, 2025, in accordance with the City of Austin’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association, Article 16, Section 4. The motion to certify the promotional eligibility list from the Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief written promotional examination administered on August 5, 2025, and assessment center administered on August 23, 2025, in accordance with the City of Austin’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association, Article 16, Section 4, was approved on Commission Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. 3. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional exam processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. Matthew Chustz, Municipal and Civil Service Manager, delivered the briefing to the Commission with Civil Service Coordinators, Cyndi Gordon, Rogue Huitron and Meca Thompson. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Thomas and Commissioner Kreindler requested an item on the next agenda for discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. ADJOURNMENT …
