Sr. No. Proposed by Topic Proposed Amendment Justification Notes WG Vote Tally 1 2 3 4 5 Maxwell City Staff Maxwell City Staff Woods City Staff Maxwell City Staff Add one full time employee to Zoning team. Woods Training Optional Planning Commission 101 training for PC members, possibly through Texas Municipal League or APA Texas Chapter. Rehearings for VMU cases, DB-90 and numerous additional paper districts being created all leading to increase in zoning cases. Allow for new and existing commissioners to gain valuable knowledge about planning processes, state law, and best practices to inform discussions and improve efficiency. Ensures the ongoing sovereignty of Planning Commission and similar independent commissions and ensures clear separation of oversight/influence for assigned City Staff. Brings more clarity to decision-making related to legal questions that arise at Planning Commission, and improves efficiency at meetings. Explore the establishment of the Office of the Land Use Commissions (OLUC), which will involve the transfer of existing commission liaisons and the recruitment of supplementary staff as needed. OLUC will encompass the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Zoning and Platting Commission. Additionally, the office will incorporate a specialized legal representative tasked with attending commission meetings in person, exclusively representing the best interests of the commissions. Allocate funds for a singular budgetary expense aimed at engaging a consultant. The purpose of this engagement is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review of all operations and methodologies within the Planning Department. The consultant will offer insights and recommendations geared towards enhancing workflow efficiency and improving work outcomes, with a focus on meeting the established timelines mandated by city regulations. Request additional funding for Planning Department outreach, specifically related to Citywide LDC changes. Improve transparency and access to Planning Commission processes. Improve efficiency in communications between Planning Commission and Planning Dept. staff and help Planning Commmission meet established timelines set by City Council. 2 2 2 2 2 Maxwell Vote Woods Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members TO: FROM: Ray Collins Chair South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan contact team July 19, 2024 C14-2024-0088 Postponement request by SMNP contact team DATE: RE: The SMNP contact team requests a postponement from July 23, 2024 to August 13, 2024 and will seek a meeting with the applicant.
Re: C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning Cathy Bartley Tue 7/23/2024 1:11 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> External Email - Exercise Caution Cynthia, Catherine Bartley 208 E Skyview Rd Sent from my iPad On Jul 20, 2024, at 7:59 PM, Please note to the planning commission that the Skyview Residents are not opposing increased density or height, only the variance to the setback requirements to 35 feet and 2 stories from the triggering property for 50 feet. Thank you!! I thought you had postponed the planning commission meeting to August 13. What is this about? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 20, 2024, at 7:52 PM, Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> wrote: All, I've been notified that the Staff Report link is not going to the correct item. Please use this link to go to the Planning Commission website for the correct staff report. Best Regards, Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Austin, Planning Department O: (512) 974-7620 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:42 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning Good afternoon, I apologize for the delay in sending this email, I was out of the office for the end of the week. The Planning Commission (PC) agenda is attached and the Staff Report is provided in the link below. The 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning case is Item 19 on the agenda. Please refer to page 12 for speaker registration and information regarding presentation / handout materials. Page 13 includes information about Speaker testimony time allocation and parking validation. (This item is tentatively being offered for consent as I am not aware of any opposition) Staff report: ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (austintexas.gov) Please note, the PC meeting has the option of allowing the public to participate via telephone as well as in-person. In order to address the PC by telephone, please be sure to sign up through the speaker registration link below prior to 2 pm on Tuesday, June 11th. Please email any presentations or handouts to Interim Commission Liaison Nicole Corona Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM day of the meeting. https://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAqPp In-person speakers are able to sign up any time prior to 5:30 pm. Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Aus n, Planning Department O: …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday July 23 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), VACANT(Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from June 25, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Energy- Presentation of International Energy Conservation Code- IECC 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. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Highlights of Published Energy Code Changes Mapping the 2021 IECC to the 2024 IECC, Commercial Requirements Only Summary This guide, relevant to the City of Austin (COA), covers what are considered, at this time, to be the major changes to the published commercial energy code (IECC). Used with the Summary of Local Amendments, it is a roadmap for the development community to better understand what to expect when the new energy codes become effective. Many more changes than are represented here have been made. Some of those not listed have been requirements in Austin for some time and are now part of the national code. Others are considered relatively insignificant or are not applicable to Austin’s climate zone. Each change, whether summarized below or not, will have differing impacts on each project so it is encouraged that practitioners become familiar with the published code. Significant Changes in the 2024 IECC The ICC Board changed the development framework of the 2024 IECC and versions going forward from a governmental consensus process to a standards development process that changed the timeline and removed governmental consensus voting from the process. The code was developed through committees and subcommittees consisting of different stakeholder categories including the public, government, manufacturers, and utilities, among others. The version of the 2024 IECC voted upon by the consensus committee was appealed by various stakeholders and went through a process that ended with final decisions by the ICC board to move certain parts of the code to optional appendices that could be adopted by local jurisdictions. The 2024 IECC includes many new components that provide pathways for local jurisdictions to meet climate goals. The Department of Energy’s analysis of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 (a compliance pathway allowed in the IECC) estimates that the average savings within our climate zone from the new code will be 8.4% by energy cost and 8.8% by carbon emissions. When savings from renewable energy systems are included, the average savings within our climate zone are 14% by energy cost and 13.8% by carbon emissions. Highlights of major changes: • Mandatory renewable energy systems • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Electric-ready commercial building provisions appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Demand responsive controls appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Electrical energy storage system appendix (proposed for local adoption) Section 402: Building Thermal Envelope Requirements Additional Configuration Options for Insulation Requirements …
COA Commercial Energy Code – CURRENT AMENDMENTS June, 2024 The following is a brief summary of current amendments to the commercial energy code, recommendation for moving forward, and rationale for that recommendation. Amendments applicable to 90.1 would be adjusted to align. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Refers to local codes rather than model codes. C402.2.8 Insulation encapsulation requirement. Provides for more thorough insulation installation. Retain as worded Retain as worded C402.4 Roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance. Local amendment addresses repairs and high sloped, commercial roofs. Slight modifications to match model code language and renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C402.5.3 Maximum U-factor and SHGC. Local amendment considers COA design and compatibility standards. Renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C402.8 Commercial Solar Ready (Mandatory). Provides for space and infrastructure to install solar PV systems in the future. Renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C403.7.10 Ventilation filtration and filtration of return air. Provides for better air filtration as well as plenum sealing. Renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C403.15 Demand response. Now included in locally adopted appendix to model code. C404.10 Electric water heater timers. Now included in locally adopted appendix to model code. C405.2 Lighting controls Now included in locally adopted appendix to model code. Table 405.13.2 Local amendment adds EV charging loads to list of required monitored loads. C405.15.1 On-site renewable energy systems. Local amendment adds exceptions to projects not required to install renewable energy systems. Appendix CG – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Local adoption of model code appendix. Delete Delete Delete New New New Table CG101.2.1 Local amendment modifies the EV space percentages per occupancy type listed in the table to support local market conditions. New CG101.2.1 Quantity. Local amendment modifies the EV space percentages to accommodate long term parking garages. The percentage was adjusted to accommodate the mismatch in duration of parking in long term parking with the need and duration of EV charging in these facilities. New CG101.2.5 System and circuit capacity. Local amendment adds separate requirements for long term parking garages. CG101.2.5.4 Long term parking garages system and circuit capacity. Local amendment allows Lvl 1 charging infrastructure for long term parking garages. Appendix CH – Electric-Ready Commercial Building Provisions Local adoption of model code appendix. Appendix CI – Demand Responsive Controls Local adoption of model code appendix. CI101.1 Demand responsive controls. Local amendment adds an exception for special occupancies and …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. C402.3 C201.3 C402.4 C402.5.3 CG101.2.2 (C) 5.5.3.1.1 2.2 5.5.4.1 4.2.1.1 5.5.3.1.4 5.5.4.1 6.5.10 § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code"), and Appendices CG, CH, CI, and CJ is are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: C402.4.3 Table C405.13.2 C405.15.1 CG101.2.1 CG101.2.5 C405.2 CI101.1 CI102.1 Table CG101.2.1 For purposes of commercial energy efficiency compliance with ASHRAE standards, as allowed under the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the following provisions of the 2019 2022 edition of ASHRAE standard 90.1 (ASHRAE 90.1-2019 2022), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: 6.5.10 6.7.3.2 9.4.1 7.7.3.2 7.9.1 8.4.3.1 8.7.3.1 G2.4.2 9.4.1 10.5.1.1 10.7.3.1 G2.4.2 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.2 Table R402.1.3 R402.4.1.2 R402.4.4 R402.5 R403.3.5 R403.3.6 R403.9 R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) R406.2 R406.3.2 Table 406.5 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Page 1 of 24 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The following provisions are local amendments to the commercial provisions of the 2021 International Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(B) or an addition to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Terms not defined in this code that are defined in the Building Code, Electrical Code, …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code") and Appendices RE, RF, RJ, and RK, is are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: Commented [A1]: Updated code reference from 2021 to 2024. Commented [A2]: Local amendments recommend inclusion of Appendix RE, RF, and RK. RF is referenced by section R405.4.2 and includes U-factors for alternative wall assemblies that may be easier to use by users. C402.3 C402.4.3 C405.2 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R402.5 R405.2 Commented [A3]: Updated numbering in table due to model code changes. Deleted amendments no longer needed. R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 Table R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.3 R402.3 R402.4.4 R402.4.1.2 R402.5.1.2 R402.5.1.2.1 R402.5.1.3 R402.6 R403.3.5 R403.3.7 R403.3.6 R403.3.8 Table R403.3.8 R403.3.9 R403.6.3 R403.9 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. Table R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) Table R406.2 Table R406.5 R503.1.1.1 RJ101.1 RK101.1 In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Commented [A4]: Updated code reference from 2021 to 2024. Page 1 of 25 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (C) The following provisions are local amendments to the residential provisions to the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(D) or an addition to the Energy Code. Commented [A5]: Updated code reference from 2021 to 2024. Commented [A6]: Updated to align number of stories with R202 General Definitions. Residential Buildings. R101.2 Scope. This code applies to the design and construction of detached …
Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Azhar Amendments Amendment 1: Amend the following in § 25-2-652 Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District regulations: “(C)(2) To preserve reserved dwelling units, an applicant must comply with Division 1 (General Provisions), Article 2 (Density Bonus and Incentive Programs) of Chapter 4-18 and, when applicable, Section 4-18-32 (Existing Multi-Family Structures) subsection (A)(2) to (A)(5) before applying for a building permit or site plan that relies on the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G).” and ensure that this requirement applies to applications submitted after a certain date. Applicable sections as background information only (language not included in amendment): Applicable Adopted Chapter 4-18 Language “§ 4-18-32 EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY STRUCTURE. (A) For redevelopment with an existing multi-family structure, an applicant must: (2) provide current tenants with: (a) notice and information about the proposed development on a form approved by the Housing director; (b) relocation benefits that: (i) equal four months of rent and fees; and (ii) a fixed payment for moving expense that is consistent with Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 42 U.S.C. 4601, et seq.; and (3) grant current tenants the option to lease for a minimum of 12 months a unit of comparable number of bedrooms, and size following completion of redevelopment; and (4) allow a current tenant to terminate a lease without a penalty; and (5) return security deposits to current tenants.” Amendment 2: Amend the following in § 25-2-652 Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District regulations: “(C)(1) To utilize the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G), the site’s zoning must include DB90, must include a residential use, and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E).
7/25/24, 11:47 AM Fw: Cox DB90 Amendment - Garcia, Ella - Outlook Fw: Cox DB90 Amendment Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov> Tue 7/23/2024 7:25 PM To: Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov> Cc: Land Use Liaison <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov> Please see Commissioner Cox's amendment below. Kind Regards, Nicole Corona (she/her) Administrative Specialist | Current Planning City of Austin | Planning Department Email: Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov Phone: 512-974-3146 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Cox, Grayson - BC <BC-Grayson.Cox@aus ntexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 7:11 PM To: Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: Cox DB90 Amendment Nicole - please forward this to the rest of the PC. Cox Amendment 1: (add red text to ordinance) Part 1. (B) This sec on governs over a conflic ng provision of this tle or other ordinance except for a condi onal overlay passed by Council as part of a property's most current zoning ordinance. Grayson Cox Boards and Commissions Scheduled Meeting Disclosure Information: Written disclosure is required by visitors when attending a scheduled meeting with a City Official regarding a municipal question for compensation on behalf of another person. Anyone scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official must either acknowledge that the disclosure requirement does not apply or respond to the following survey: https://forms.office.com/g/YQtNBw7nPg IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Austin provides e-mail addresses for members of its boards and commissions for their use as board members. This address should not be used for private or personal messages. The views expressed in e-mail messages reflect the views of the authors alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any board or commission of which the author may be a member. In particular, the views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Austin, or any of its departments, employees or officials. E-mail messages may be subject to required public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane7 1/1
Proposed Haynes Amendment #1 Amend draft ordinance Amending City Code 25-2-652 Related to Regulations that Apply to Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District by Amending Subsection (E) on line 17 by adding new subsections 25-2-652 (E)(1)(c), 25-2-652 (E)(1)(d), and 25-2-652 (E)(2)(c) : (E) Affordability Requirements. (1) Affordability Minimums - Ownership Units. If an applicant develops dwelling units for sale, this subdivision applies. (a) An applicant must reserve a minimum of 12 percent of the residential units as affordable for ownership and occupancy by households earning 80 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing Director. (b) An applicant for a proposed owner-occupied housing development may elect to meet the affordability requirement without providing income-restricted units onsite by paying a fee in-lieu to the Housing Trust Fund. At a minimum the fee-in-lieu shall be equivalent to the required percentage of the total residential units, including the mix of bedrooms required, at the rate set in the fee schedule at the time of final site plan submission. (c) An owner of a residential affordable unit meeting the criteria of this subsection may lease the unit for less than 30 days a year only after a public hearing required by Section 4-18-33. (d) An owner of a residential affordable unit meeting the criteria of this subsection may lease the unit for more than 30 days a year if the proposed occupancy is by households earning 50 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing director. (2) Affordability Minimums - Rental Units. If an applicant develops dwelling units for lease, this subdivision applies. An applicant must reserve: (a) a minimum of 12 percent of the residential units as affordable for lease and occupancy by households earning 60 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing director; or (b) a minimum of ten percent of the residential units as affordable for lease and occupancy by households earning 50 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing director. (c) An owner of, or an occupant leasing, an affordable unit meeting the criteria of this subsection may only lease or sublease the unit for less than 30 days a year only after a …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Vice Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Commissioners absent: Claire Hempel Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 25, 2024, and July 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/25/2024 and 07/09/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioner’s Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Cox, Howard, Maxwell, Haynes, Johnson, Phillips, and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler abstained. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis Location: County; District 4 7600 - 7616 Bennett Ave, Buttermilk Branch Watershed; St. John/Coronado Hills (St. John) Combined NP Owner/Applicant: Humane Society of Austin & Travis County Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bleyl Engineering (Robert Heil) Neighborhood Mixed Use and Single Family to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to September 10, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioner’s Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Cox, Howard, Maxwell, Haynes, Johnson, Phillips, and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler abstained. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Skidmore were absent. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.03 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined NP Area (Franklin Park) NP Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff postponement request to September 10, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Monday, July 22nd, 2024 – 11:00 AM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. BRIEFINGS Historic Sign Guidelines Review of current guidelines. 1. 2. 3. ADJOURNMENT Demolition By Neglect Review Code Enforcement’s presentation and discuss better practices and potential policy change suggestions. Demolition Versus Relocation Permit Processes How to streamline a transition from a demolition to a relocation. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Sam Fahnestock, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727.
Protection and Enforcement BRIEF #8 FOR PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP | APRIL 2022 Historic review Exterior changes to historic landmarks and districts Work that exceeds approvals Work beyond the scope of an approved permit Work without a permit Demolition by neglect Failure to maintain a resource See the Heritage in Austin brief for more information. 1 This brief explores how cities work with property owners to safeguard historic resources, as well as measures that can be taken when things go awry. Demolition by neglect Failure to maintain a resource Vacant buildings Long-term vacant and unoccupied buildings Current practices in Austin Requirements for historic buildings • Get a permit for work as required by code • Maintain historic buildings to established standards. In Austin, these are nearly the same as minimum maintenance requirements for all buildings) Penalties for violations Civil offense /Class C misdemeanor • Fines not to exceed $1,000 per day • • If a building is demolished as a public safety hazard after 2+ demolition by neglect notices, no permits will be considered on that property for 3 years from the date of demolition 2 Historic inspections Some city preservation programs conduct inspections to make sure historic buildings are being maintained, identify work to landmarks and in districts without permits, and check eligibility for preservation incentives. However, most only do complaint-based inspections due to limited staff capacity. Historic inspections conducted based on... Complaints Incentives Permitting Project stage type Periodic Unknown/ not found x x x x x x x x x x x x x x * These comparable cities have dedicated inspections and enforcement staff as part of the historic preservation team. Washington, DC does as well. Atlanta Austin Brownsville Dallas Denver Fort Worth * Galveston Nashville * New York Phoenix San Antonio San Francisco * * Seattle 3 Penalties for violations Some cities charge daily penalties for violations; others cap total penalties at a certain amount. Two comparable cities, New York and Phoenix, appear to charge fees based on whether the violation is a repeat offense or the property owner a repeat offender. $50-5k A recent survey on preservation enforcement from the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans received responses from 34 cities. This question asked how cities set specific fines for work without historic approval. $2k $2k L A T O T - S E I T L A N E P n o i t …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Veronica Briseño, Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Assistant City Manager FROM: José G. Roig, Development Services Director Richard McHale, Austin Resource Recovery Director DATE: July 16, 2024 SUBJECT: Response to Council Resolution 20231102-024 - Permitting for House Relocation We want to share with you an update on Resolution 20231102-024, relating to the permitting process for house relocation within Austin. The resolution directs the City Manager to develop a strategy to build awareness and minimize barriers in partnership with community stakeholders and groups. increase house relocation, to The Development Services Department (DSD), in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), the Planning Department, and key stakeholder groups, has developed recommendations for action. On March 26, 2024, DSD met with stakeholders to discuss solutions, potential challenges, and competing factors to incentivize relocation within Austin. Attendees identified potential solutions that fell into the following themes: streamlining the relocation permitting process, reducing costs, integrating relocation with the HOME Initiative, workforce training and development, and revising the recycling ordinance. Recommendations The Department will continue to analyze the proposed solutions for possible integration. The recommendations, which will be implemented immediately, include creating general public and contractor training on relocation permitting, prioritizing relocation application submittals for faster processing, and developing a fee waiver or voucher to cover relocation permit review costs. Related to this last solution, the funding source would need to be determined by the Council. To ensure a complete and accurate permit review, a new application will be required for each submitted project. Demolitions and relocations have specific requirements for a complete review and, as such, would require new applications when switching between project types. The DSD application intake teams have greatly improved their processing time for new submittals, and the permit fees for these two project types are identical. To ensure auditing and reporting integrity, fees cannot be transferred between projects. Page 1 of 2 DSD will seek to build awareness of the relocation process as a viable alternative to demolition in the Austin community and create training for the general public and contractors. DSD will also work to: Improve the clarification and promotion of the relocation permitting process by updating its website about the process and other community resources required for house relocation and related services. The updated website is expected to be completed by Fall 2024. Disseminate …
