PLANNING COMMISSION 2027 DRAFT MEETING SCHEDULE Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Council Chambers Room 1001, 6:00 p.m. Meeting Date 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 12, 2027 February 9, 2027 March 9, 2027 April 13, 2027 May 11, 2027 June 8, 2027 July 13, 2027 August 10, 2027 September 14, 2027 October 12, 2027 November 9, 2027 December 14, 2027 January 26, 2027 February 23, 2027 March 23, 2027 April 27, 2027 May 25, 2027 June 22, 2027 July 27, 2027 August 24, 2027 September 28, 2027 October 26, 2027 November 16, 2027 – Consent Only **December 28, 2027 **Strikethrough dates indicate dates that are unavailable due to holidays, elections, or other scheduling conflicts.
From: To: Subject: Date: Land Answers Estrada, Nancy C14-2026-0016 Postponement Request Tuesday, October 13, 2026 4:20:19 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Nancy, Based on the 12 letters of opposition that you sent us late last week, the property owner is requesting a postponement to December 8th, to give him an opportunity to meet with those in opposition. This is our first postponement request. Thank you, Jim Wittliff President Land Answers, Inc. 512-228-6022 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 08 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 31 of 1
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 202 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, 2ND FLOOR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. If televised, 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 Vanessa Ibanez, 512-974-1058, vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Clint Chapman, Chair Dustin Dorph Abigail Leighton Christian Patrik Noah Shaffer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cameron Dodd, Vice Chair Riley Drake Bianca Medina-Leal Ryan Pollock Calvin Williams 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 September 15, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Austin Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities. Presentation by Joel Lewis, Division Manager, Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by Austin Financial Services regarding Contractor Performance Evaluation. Presentation by Trena Carter, Program Compliance Coordinator. Presentation by Austin Financial Services regarding Construction Training Program. Presentation by Judith Gonzalez, Program Compliance Coordinator. 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 Vanessa Ibanez or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, 512-974-1058 at at For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, September 8TH, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, September 8TH, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lyric Wardlow, Vice Chair Jenny E. Achilles Omar Gamboa Cynthia Jaso Valeria Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Taniquewa Brewster Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Staff Members in Attendance: Nefertitti Jackmon Miguel Lopez Angel Zambrano CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Lyric Wardlow called the meeting to order at 6:48 PM. 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. Marian Sanchez, speaking on behalf of PODER, provided public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on August 11, 2026. The minutes from the Community Development Commission Regular Meeting on August 11th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Menard’s motion, Commissioner Gamboa’s second, on a 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the recent meeting of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC). Discussion led by Commissioner Valeria Menard. This item was tabled for the October meeting. 4. Update and discussion of the CDC Election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. This item was tabled for the October meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action on the election and nomination process for APH concerning Public Sector and Private Sector Appointees. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. This item was tabled for the October meeting. 6. Discussion and possible approval of a recommendation regarding the Dog’s Head Development. Discussion led by Commissioner Valeria Menard. The motion to approve the recommendation regarding the Dog’s Head Development was approved with the listed amendments on Commissioner Jenny E. Achilles’s motion, Commission Raul Longoria’s second, on 8-0 vote. • Addition of the number 20 item as “Allow and prioritize affordable housing ranging from 30%-80% Median Family Income (MFI) throughout the area.” • Replacement of the Environmental Commission with the Community Development Commission on the second WHEREAS. …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING October 13, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC 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 Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Omar Gamboa, Public Sector Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s 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 CDC Regular meeting on September 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health (APH). DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and presentation of federal regulations regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and the annual HUD Funding Cycle including the Annual Action Plan, Needs Assessment, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Presentation led by KateLynn Dean, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and action on the Austin Public Health election and nomination process. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Discussion and action to approve the recommendation provided by the Election Working Group regarding the Community Development Commission (CDC) election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussion and action on providing a recommendation for existing multifamily rezoning cases that have not received final action from City Council. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Calendar of the Community Development Commission (CDC). Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin …
Austin Public Health Report on PY26 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 Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report October 13th, 2026 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 aims to improve 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 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total 2026 Contract Budget $ $ $ $1,148,214 Cumulative Expenditures through 8/31/26 $508,179.71 $281,873.10 $ $790,052.81 Percent of Total 69% 1 Neighborhood Services Unit Success Stories From the nurse’s own words: I have a client whom I see at Austin Reconciliation Church for Health Screenings. They were unaware that their sugar was elevated until I screened them. Their A1C was elevated, and they were having symptoms of elevated blood sugar. The client did not have health insurance but MAP staff were at the outreach event. They signed them up and I called CommUnityCare to get them seen the same week. I also assisted the client with an appointment to get bus passes at the St. John Neighborhood Center. The client was given educational materials on prediabetes and nutrition. Client did see the doctor and was reluctant to start the medication. …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
Federal Funding Engagement Cycle Austin Housing | October 13, 2026 Federal Funding Overview The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. These grants are part of a 5-year cycle. 2 3 HUD Funding Sources 3 4 5-year Cycle Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 4 Austin Housing's Role Grant application Grant management (coordination with other departments, reporting) Community Engagement Program management 5 CDC's Role Advise Council Host Public Hearings U.S. Code states public organizations administer CSBG funds with support of a tripartite board (42 USCA 9910) Code of Federal Regulations states jurisdiction must have Citizen Participation Plan & host public hearings (24 CFR 91.105) Austin Municipal Code requires the operation of a Community Development Commission for the representation of low-income populations (2-1-128) Citizen Participation Plan outlines when public hearings shall be held during preparation of the Annual Action Plan and 5-Year Consolidated Plan 6 Needed Shifts for Engagement Check-box engagement with limited impact Misaligned calendar with too little time to use feedback Unclear roles and responsibilities between staff and commissioners 7 Needed Shifts for Engagement Check-box engagement with limited Thoughtful engagement connected to impact decision-makers Misaligned calendar with too little time Engagement calendar aligned with to use feedback decision-making processes Unclear roles and responsibilities between staff and commissioners Clear expectations and ongoing communication 8 New Calendar October (FY start) November December January February March CAPER Season CAPER 15-day Public Comment Period CAPER due to HUD Begin Community Needs Assessment Community Needs Assessment Community Needs Assessment Community Needs Assessment April May June July August Drafting of Action Plan 30-day Public Comment Period for Action Plan CDC Review of Action Plan; recommendation to Council Council review & approval of Action Plan Action Plan submission to HUD Begin Action Plan Draft September (FY end) 9 What you can expected from us Monthly updates on where we are in the process Opportunities for meaningful dialogue and input 10 How you can …
◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ OCTOBER CDC Meeting 10/13 NOVEMBER CDC Meeting 11/10 DECEMBER CDC Meeting 12/8 JANUARY CDC Meeting 1/12 FEBRUARY CDC Meeting 2/9 MARCH CDC Meeting 3/9 Austing Housing Federal Reporting Calendar FY 26-27 OCT 31: Austing Housing deadline for Public Notice of upcoming CAPER Public Comment period ◦ NOV 15, 2029 (every 5th year) - Consolidated Plan due to HUD ◦ DEC 29 - CAPER due to HUD ◦ CDC Public Hearing for Needs Assessment ◦ Austin Housing to end Community Needs Assessment Feb. 15 Austin Housing presents Year Ahead Review to CDC detailing federal regulations and project timelines ◦ NOV 16: Austin Housing to begin 15 day Public Comment period for CAPER ◦ DEC 2: Austin Housing to end 15 day Public Comment period for CAPER ◦ Austin Housing to host City Council Public Hearing for Needs Assessment ◦ ◦ Austin Housing to begin Community Needs Assessment thru Feb. 15 Austin Housing presents CAPER data to CDC detailing previous FY progress toward goals ◦ Austin Housing to inform Community of how feedback from CAPER Public Comment period was incorporated into CAPER APRIL CDC Meeting 4/14 MAY CDC Meeting 5/12 JUNE CDC meeting 6/9 JULY CDC Meeting 7/14 AUGUST CDC Meeting 8/11 SEPTEMBER CDC Meeting 9/8 APR 14-30: Public Notice of Upcoming Action Plan Public Comment period Austin Housing present to CDC detailing Needs Assessment feedback and how it informed modifications in drafted AAP ◦ May 1-May 30: 30 day Public Comment period for AAP ◦ CDC Public Hearing for Annual Action Plan ◦ ◦ CDC review of draft AAP & draft is finalized; CDC recommend approval to the Austin City Council ◦ First Week - Finalized Draft Annual Action Plan added to docket for late July City Council meeting ◦ AUG 15 - Annual Action Plan due to HUD Austin Housing to inform Community of how feedback was incorporated into AAP ◦ City Council late July review/approval Note: HUD requires that we prepare a Consolidated Plan every 5 years detailing the use of 4 sources of federal funds, including CDBG, that the CDC supports and advocates for the use of on behalf of low- and moderate-income Austinites. Each year, we must prepare a reapplication for funds via the Annual Action Plan, further detailing the use of those funds in alignment with progress and community feedback. To be sure we are receptive to the needs of those we …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20261013-04 Recommendation on the CDC Election Process RECOMMENDATION Whereas, the Austin Community Development Commission (CDC) consists of eight members democratically selected to represent residents from each of the eight geographic areas of Travis County, in order to represent low-income populations eligible to be served under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG); Whereas, Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1 of the year of appointment; Whereas, the eight democratically selected members shall serve an initial two-year term, with an additional maximum of two consecutive four-year terms; Whereas, a transparent, accessible, and well-communicated election process is essential to ensuring meaningful participation by low-income residents and individuals with lived experience; Whereas, community members have expressed that current election notifications do not provide adequate time for outreach, planning, or participation; Whereas, community members have also noted confusion regarding the steps required to vote or to become a candidate, indicating a need for clearer instructions and educational materials; Whereas, greater engagement between current CDC members, candidates, and community organizations would increase trust, strengthen relationships, and improve civic participation; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Austin Community Development Commission advises Austin Public Health to widely advertise the CDC election and election process at least one month in advance, using multiple reminders and multiple communication platforms to reach as many community members as possible. Be it further resolved that the Commission advises Austin Public Health to provide training and educational materials on the election process, the history and purpose of the Commission, roles and responsibilities of commissioners, and how community members can participate. Be it further resolved that the Commission advises Austin Public Health to strengthen communication and outreach regarding deadlines, eligibility requirements, and step-by-step voting instructions to prevent confusion and increase accessibility. Be it further resolved that the Commission advises Austin Public Health to provide opportunities for prospective candidates to learn about CDC roles and responsibilities prior to the election cycle. Be it further resolved that the Commission advises increasing community-facing information that highlights the CDC’s focus on low-income populations and people with lived experience, ensuring these communities know the election is intended for them. Be it further resolved that the Commission advises providing clear, accessible instructions—both in writing and through optional training—on how to cast a vote, how to submit candidate information, and how community organizations can properly conduct their elections. Be it further resolved …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026, AT 12 P.M. WALLER CREEK CENTER, ROOM 104 625 EAST 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force 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 Emily Rafferty, Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Hani Michel Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Leah Martinsson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Regular Called meeting on June 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions. Presentation by Emily Rafferty, Program Manager, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding Council resolution on large volume water users and related stakeholder engagement. Presentation by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Water Resources Team Supervisor; Emlea Chanslor, Chief of Staff, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding onsite reuse, decentralized reclaimed, and centralized reclaimed. Presentation by Joe Smith, Supervising Engineer; Kane Wei, Supervising Engineer; Margaret Lake, Supervising Engineer; Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. 5. Staff briefing regarding highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q2 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation. Presentation by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and approve the 2027 Water Forward Task Force meeting schedule. 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 Emily Rafferty at Austin Water Department, at 512-972-0427 or Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or …
Onsite Reuse, Decentralized Reclaimed, and Centralized Reclaimed Briefing Austin Water | Water Forward Task Force Meeting | October 13, 2026 Agenda Onsite Reuse Decentralized Reclaimed Centralized Reclaimed 2 Onsite Reuse Katherine Jashinski, P.E. Water Reuse Programs Supervisor GoPurple Turns Two! Austin City Council Adoption on March 7, 2024 Code Changes for Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connections Affordability Strategies for Reuse Projects Community Benefit Charge increase ($0.15 per thousand gallons) to fund Reclaimed Water System expansion and Onsite Reuse programs Go Purple | AustinTexas.gov 4 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 AW GoPurple Site Plan Approvals Total Number of Projects Number of Reclaimed Projects Number of Onsite Water Reuse Projects • Exempt Affordable • Vested • Paid Fee in Lieu 56 20 36 7 4 5 • On average, 10 reclaimed water projects and 10 OWRS projects approved per year (for site development permits) 5 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 Type of Reuse Project Rebate for Reclaimed Main Extension Rebate for Onsite Reuse Systems Expedited Building Permit Review Rebate No Impact Fees for Non-potable Meters Assistance with PACE Program Reclaimed water 0 Onsite water N/A N/A 0 0 2 20 20 0 0 6 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 April 2024-March 2025 April 2025- March 2026 Total Number of Projects Permitted to Construct OWRS Estimated Potable Water Savings Number of Projects Dual Plumbing and Paying Fee in Lieu Fees in Lieu Collected 5 9 14 61.9 MGY 12.2 MGY 74.1 MGY 0 0 5 5 $682,720 $682,720 7 Workforce Development: Operator Training and Certification O&M training manual for onsite water reuse systems published December 2025 Certificate exam will be completed Summer 2026 Held workshop in June 2026 with local OWRS-adjacent trade and industry groups to get feedback on structuring an Austin Community College operator training course Partnering with Capital Area Workforce Solutions to utilize their upskilling services and funding Goal is to have ACC course ready for Fall 2026 (pending contract and curriculum completion) 8 Wastewater Mining UT WaterHub Project at 90% Design Estimated to save 280 MGY once operational 9 Decentralized Reclaimed Joe Smith, P.E. Wastewater Systems Planning Supervisor Background & Terms Decentralized Reclaimed Water: Reuse of wastewater treated at the neighborhood scale Separate from the Austin's centralized wastewater and reclaimed water system Reuse of the treated water via a dual (purple) pipe …
Item 6 – Review and approve the 2027 Water Forward Task Force Meeting Schedule Austin Water | Water Forward Task Force | October 13, 2026 2027 Proposed Meeting Dates • February 9, 2027 • April 13, 2027 June 8, 2027 • • August 10, 2027 • October 12, 2027 • December 14, 2027 *All meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 12-2pm at Waller Creek Center
Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group Meeting Notes September 8, 2026 Teams Meeting, 12:00 pm Attendees: Paul DiFiore, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Sarah Faust, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Water Forward 2024 Water Supply Strategies Update Marisa shared the Q2 Water Management Strategy Report and highlight presentation with the group. Task Force Member Faust asked for an update on the water budgeting timeline. Austin Water will follow up with more information on timelines for broader water budgeting originally outlined in Water Forward while continuing to work on near-term water budgeting for higher impact water users. Task Force Member Faust asked about how Austin Water is responding to Council Resolution 20260723-087 and working on a definition for a large volume customer. Marisa shared that Austin Water has been working to develop concepts related to water budgeting, defining large volume customers, among other things relating to the resolution. These concepts will be shared for initial stakeholder feedback at a planned October 5 Large Water User Policy Open House. Austin Water plans to share a stakeholder engagement plan at the December 9 CWEP meeting to outline subsequent engagement to gather more feedback on proposed policy changes in 2027. Task Force Member Faust recommended that Austin Water develop more relationships and partnerships in the area to further water supply projects, including Aquifer Storage and Recovery and Brackish Groundwater Desalination strategies. Task Force Member Faust commented on the rebate information within the conservation section of the WMS Implementation report. She noted that without seeing the amount of water saved from these rebates, it is difficult to interpret what the data means and how to compare performance quarter to quarter. Task Force Member DiFiore noted that for the Bucks for Business rebate program it would be more helpful to see how much money was provided to the entity and what the estimated yield of savings is. Task Force Member DiFiore mentioned the 5-year implementation actions for strategies within the Water Forward 2024 plan along with the annual yield targets that begin in 2030 for some strategies. He suggested a year-to-year check-in to see where the strategies are at and if they will be yielding the savings targeted by 2030.
Chief of Staff Emlea Chanslor City Manager’s Office Assistant City Manager Michael Rogers City Manager’s Office City Manager T.C. Broadnax Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Executive Assistant Chastity Hodges Public Information Division Manager Amy Petri Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager Allison Orton Sprigg Internal Audit Division Manager Kristan Bina Office of the Director Chief Administrative Officer Heather Cooke Deputy Director Business Services Joseph Gonzales, CPA Deputy Director Technical Services Randi Jenkins Employee & Leadership Development Assistant Director Israel Custodio Financial Services Assistant Director Nabil Khazei Technology & Data Assistant Director Divya Rathanlal Resiliency Support Services Utility Chief Support Services Officer Leslie Jansen Customer Experience Assistant Director Matthew Thomas Environmental, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director Teresa Lutes, P.E.* Engineering & Technical Services Assistant Director Charles Celauro, P.E. Water Operations Assistant Director Stephanie Sue, P.E. Organizational Chart Deputy Director Operations Ayman Benyamin, P.E. Wastewater Operations Assistant Director Vacant Environmental Eng. & Technical Services Operations Manager Brian Haws, P.E. Risk Management Division Manager Andrew Olson Human Resources Services Division Manager Iliana Venegas Operational Training Division Manager Trisha Jenkins Budget & Accounting Division Manager Songli Floyd, CPA Financial Management Division Manager Christina Romero Supply Chain Management Division Manager Jonathan Dalchau Warehouse & Inventory Management Division Manager Alberto Sanchez* Facility Management Division Manager Melvin Frasier, Jr. Security Management Division Manager Rick Verardi Emergency Management Division Manager Richard Beaman Digital Water Intelligence & Experience IT Manager Sr Julia Robbins Digital Water Engineering & Operations IT Manager Sr Jeremy Read Cyber Physical Infrastructure IT Manager Gaebriel Hernandez Technology Strategy & Portfolio Management IT Manager Jocelyn Schutte Enterprise Architecture IT Enterprise Architect Sr Ed Haycock Water Meter Operations Division Manager Michael Keating Utility Compliance Services Division Manager Jay Porter AMI Program Operations Manager Daniel Layton, P.E. Customer Experience Operations Manager Marcia Brooks Customer Account Relations Office Manager Ryan Forsyth Customer Service Contact Center Division Manager Sandra Rogerio Customer Insights & Solutions Division Manager Shana Riviello Utility Permitting Office Manager Rio Petroff Key Accounts Office Manager Marilyn Toliver Facility Engineering Division Manager Lauren King, P.E. Water Treatment Operations Manager Julie Hollandsworth* Water Distribution Operations Manager Scott Morrow Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager Agmed Weber Infrastructure Management Division Manager Martin Tower, P.E. Systems Planning Division Manager Teresa Lutes, P.E. Pipeline Engineering & Operations Support Division Manager Brent Bassett, P.E. Water Treatment Plants Division Manager Julie Hollandsworth Hornsby Bend & Remote Facilities Division Manager Ash Bledsoe Wastewater Treatment Plants Division …
Large Water User Policy Open House Austin Water is preparing for the future by strengthening our policies for responsible water use. 17 Austin Water is Working Today to Prepare for Tomorrow. Water Forward Austin Water’s 100-year water resource plan, Water Forward, is approved by Council and protects our water supply with strategies that respond to growth, drought and climate change. Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Since 1974, Austin Water has expanded our reclaimed (recycled) water system to deliver highly treated wastewater through purple pipes for uses like irrigation and industrial cooling. Conservation Austin Water delivers year-round initiatives to reduce customer demand and improve efficiency across our water system, including: public education, incentives, water use compliance, regulatory inspections and water loss management. COLORADO RIVERUllrichWater Treatment PlantDavis Water Treatment PlantHandcox Water Treatment PlantLAKE AUSTINLAKE BUCHANANLADY BIRD LAKETom Miller DamLonghorn DamMansfield DamLAKE TRAVISWalnut CreekWastewater Treatment PlantSouth Austin RegionalWastewater Treatment PlantLower Colorado River& Highland LakesCentralized Reclaimed SystemAustin’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River and Highland Lakes. This supply totals about 325,000 acre-feet a year, or 106 billion gallons. Annual water use is currently about 175,000 acre-feet. Austin’s Drinking Water Supply 2025 Total Water Use in Austin 2025 Reclaimed (Recycled) and Potable (Drinking) Combined Water Use City of Austin • 1.4% High Impact • City of Austin • 2.2% Wholesale • 5.8% Residential • 60.1% High Impact • Commercial • 10.2% Commercial • 20.3% 1 DRAFT Definition of High Impact Water Users Austin Water has developed this draft definition of high impact water users: “High impact water user” means one or more commercial buildings* on one or more parcels in accordance with a phased plan or approved site plan, with historical or projected water use above 85 million gallons per year**, including potable and non-potable water. *Including industrial and manufacturing facilities **Aligns with current large volume water use threshhold High Impact Water Users would be subject to new requirements, including: Separate Application process for new developments Water Budgeting requirements for new and existing high impact water users Water Conservation Plan requirements for new and existing high impact water users Annual Reporting requirements for new and existing high impact water users 2 Give us your feedback! Definition of High Impact Water Users 1 2 3 Does the proposed volume threshold of 85 million gallons per year seem appropriate? Should both potable (drinking) water and reclaimed (recycled) water use be considered to determine if a customer is a …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Second Quarter 2026, April - June August 12, 2026 Contents Second Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Second Quarter Introduction The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. Spring is a busy time for community engagement, particularly in-person events and media spots, as residents prepare landscapes for the summer. 51,000 feet of large-diameter leak detection Three reclaimed water projects move into the construction phase 2026 Texas Water conference, Austin Water received awards for: Publications, Austin Water’s Strategic Plan Digital Content, Austin Water Social Media Water Conservation, Landscape Transformation for New Single-Family Homes 3 Water Conservation Updates Staff attended 17 community events across the city to promote water conservation rebates and activities in Q2 Landscape Transformation Strategy Texas Water 2026 Water Conservation Award New pressure-reducing irrigation components added to mandatory irrigation inspections Enforcement of the 50% limitation of irrigation systems in new homes to be developed as a Rule (posting in October) Rebate application and enforcement processes transferred to Austin Water’s customer management system for better integration and customer support 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 3 2 1 1 Bucks for Business Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, October 12, 2026 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: ___Jeffery Bowen (Chair) ___Margaret Shahrestani (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Corry L Archer-McClellan ___Joseph El Habr ___Melissa Hawthorne ___VACANT ___Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Michael Von Ohlen ___VACANT(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 September 14, 2026 On-Line Link: ITEM01 September 14, 2026 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2026-0029 Stephen Hawkins for Agustin Gonzalez 3011 Westlake Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION 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 fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) (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. A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. 3. C15-2026-0030 Xiao Huang 2805 Saratoga Drive On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Maggie Shahrestani called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:32 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Maggie Shahrestani-Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Haseeb Abdullah, Melissa Hawthorne, Yung-ju Kim, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Suzanne Valentine-Alternate Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jeffery Bowen-Chair, Tommy Ates (Resigned), Sameer S Birring (Resigned), Michael Von Ohlen, Corry Archer-McClellan-Alternate (technical issues) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 10, 2026 On-Line Link: ITEM01 August 10, 2026 draft minutes The minutes from the meeting on August 10, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Maggie Shahrestani, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second, on 6-0-1 Vote (Board Member Haseeb Abdullah abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases All items are postponed to October 12, 2026, not enough board members for voting purposes Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2026-0029 Stephen Hawkins for Agustin Gonzalez 3011 Westlake Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION 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 fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin zoning district. A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) (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. Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. New variance cases: 3. C15-2026-0030 Xiao Huang 2805 Saratoga Drive On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) in order to erect a four-foot high (4’) attached uncovered wood deck in front …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0029 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Agustin Gonzalez ADDRESS: 3011 WESTLAKE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: 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 fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin 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. BOARD’S DECISION: AUGUST 10, 2026 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jeffery Bowen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to September 14, ITEM02/1 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2026. September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Maggie Shahrestani Vice-Chair forITEM02/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday August 10, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0029 __-_____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT __Y_____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) __-_____Jessica Cohen …
Aqua Permits • Variance Presentation 3011 Westlake Drive C1520260029 ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION BOA Variance for 3011 Westlake Drive Seeking Variance From To Allow For LDC 2521176A1 Proposed New Boat Dock "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], 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." The permitting and construction of a NEW boat dock extending 50ʼ0ˮ from the shoreline into the lake to ensure safety and navigability. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION 3011 Westlake Drive ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION 3011 Westlake Drive 3015 Westlake Drive: 3009 Westlake Drive: ITEM02/4-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0030 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Xiao Huang ADDRESS: 2805 SARATOGA DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) in order to erect a four-foot high (4’) attached uncovered wood deck in front of an existing single-family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: ITEM03/1 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Maggie Shahrestani Vice-Chair forITEM03/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0030 BOA DATE: Monday, September 14th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2805 Saratoga Dr OWNER: Xiao Huang COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLK 10 AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SEC 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) SUMMARY: erect a four-foot high (4') attached uncovered wood deck ISSUES: pre-dates current setback requirements ZONING LAND USES LA Site North LA South LA East West LA; 2 mi ETJ LA Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Save Our Springs Alliance ITEM03/3 July 29, 2026 Xiao Huang 2805 Saratoga Dr Austin TX, 78733 Property Description: LOT 7 BLK …
C15-2026-0030 2805 Saratoga Dr Board of Adjustment Variance Meeting October 12, 2026 ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION 40-Foot Front Yard Setback Line — Shown in Red ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION Current Status of the Uncovered Deck ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0034 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Ricca Keepers OWNER: Trent Trawick ADDRESS: 14200 FLAT TOP RANCH RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C)(2) (a) from impervious requirements to increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 26 percent (requested) and Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to decrease the impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent from 2% to 0% (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations ITEM04/1 SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the In this section: SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake (A) (1) Austin. (2) the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) shoreline setback. (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded after April 22, 1982, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 20 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (c) if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D), 30 percent. (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on a slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) On a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent; (a) vegetation must be restored with native vegetation, as prescribed by the Enviromental Criteria Manual, if it is disturbed or removed as a result of construction; and (b) construction uphill or downhill from the slope must comply with the Enviromental Criteria Manual. (2) on a …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0035 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Goodman OWNER: Mark Sainsbury ADDRESS: 4523 AVENUE G VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8’) feet (maximum allowed) to nine feet (9’) (requested) (6 ft. solid + 3 ft. trellis), in order to maintain a fence along interior side property line (N/NE) & rear property line (E/SE) in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and ITEM05/1 (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; …
NEW FENCE LOOKING FROM NORTH NEIGHBOR (marked in red on survey) ITEM05/17 NEIGHBOR’S FENCE AT 4527 AVE G approx. same height (9 ft) as new fence for which we are applying for a variance (shown on right of image). “…will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property…” ITEM05/18 ITEM05/19 ITEM05/20 ITEM05/21
Variance request: C15-2026-0035 fencing at 4523 Avenue G Victoria Goodman & Mark Sainsbury: Owners ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION ITEM05/8-PRESENTATION ITEM05/9-PRESENTATION ITEM05/10-PRESENTATION ITEM05/11-PRESENTATION Hardship • We have an in-ground swimming pool, with no cover, and open all year. • The 9 foot fence helps prevent children accessing the pool and possibly harming themselves. • A lower fence would be less safe. ITEM05/12-PRESENTATION Good fences make good neighbors • We consulted our immediate neighbors before construction. • They regard the new fence as an effective safety measure. • As their letters show, they are strongly supportive. • We hope we can keep it. ITEM05/13-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM06 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0036 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard T Suttle Jr. OWNER: Erin Booth Derbas ADDRESS: 4107 LAKEPLACE LANE VARIANCE REQUESTED: LDC: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B)(3) (a) to permit a tram (mechanical pedestrian access). And Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to permit 260 square feet development on a slope with a gradient of more than 35%, in order to maintain a tram in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on March 25, 1915. Note: ITEM06/1 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations {A} In this section: (1) SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. (2) SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet; or (b) 25 feet, if: (i) the lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat; and (ii) the distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a l egal tract, is 200 feet or less. (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on a slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) On a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent; (a) vegetation must be restored with native vegetation, as prescribed by the Enviromental Criteria Manual, if it is disturbed or removed as a result of construction; and (b) construction uphill or downhill from the slope must comply with the Enviromental Criteria Manual. (2) on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development …
C15-2026-0036 4107 Lakeplace Lane ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION Existing tram was constructed in approximately 2001 by a previous owner. ITEM06/3-PRESENTATION ITEM06/4-PRESENTATION ITEM06/5-PRESENTATION ITEM06/6-PRESENTATION Variances Requested: 1. Variance from Section 25-2-551(B)(3)(a) (Lake Austin District Regulations) to permit mechanical pedestrian ("LA") zoning district. access in a Lake Austin 2. Variance from Section 25-2-551(E)(2) (Lake Austin District Regulations) to permit development on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent. ITEM06/7-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Reasonable Use: The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: The shoreline setback area restrictions and additional development standards based on slope gradient regulations are only applicable to properties zoned Lake Austin residence district ("LA") and do not apply to other zoning districts along Lake Austin. Without the variances the property owner would not be able to access all areas of the property. ITEM06/8-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Hardship: a. The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: The topography of the property between the residence and Lake Austin is steeply sloped and varies from 35% to over 1,500% with a vertical drop in excess of 60 feet which makes it extremely difficult to access the entire property without a tram. ITEM06/9-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Hardship: b. The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: The property sits on a sheer vertical cliff verses rolling slopes that are more common along Lake Austin. There is also an abundance of large, mature tress that are heavily concentrated along the lake side. ITEM06/10-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Area Character: The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: These variances would not alter the character of adjacent properties nor impair their use of their own property because the tram is located within a heavily vegetated area and cannot be seen by the adjacent neighbors. LA zoning allows for roads and driveways to be located within the shoreline setback area with a gradient of more than 35%, but due to the extreme topography on the subject property, these types of improvements are not feasible. A tram is required to access all of the property. ITEM06/11-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0037 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Soren Aandahl OWNER: Shesh Aandahl ADDRESS: 714 POST OAK ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) (J)(4) from gross floor area requirements to increase unit size from 2,300 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,886 square feet (requested) in order to enclose an existing balcony to create conditioned bedroom space in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek NP). Note: Land Development Code 25-2-779 Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use (A) This section applies to a small lot single-family residential use. (B) This section supersedes the base zoning district regulations to the extent of conflict. ITEM07/1 (C) Only one dwelling unit is permitted on a lot. (D) This subsection applies to small lot single-family residential use on a property zoned single-family residence small lot (SF-4A) district or less restrictive. (J) Gross Floor Area (1) This subsection applies to a property located within the area described in Subsection 1.2.1 of Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards). (2) GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total enclosed area of all floors in a building with a clear height of more than six feet, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls, except as provided in this subsection. (3) The gross floor area may not exceed the greater of 1,650 square feet or a floor-to- area ratio of 0.55. (4) The maximum unit size is 2,300 square feet. Source: Ord. 041118-57; Ord. No. 20240516-006, Pt. 5, 5-27-24; Ord. No. 20250227-039, Pt. 2, 10-1-25. BOARD’S DECISION: September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area …
