City of Austin Homeland Security & Emergency Management Weather Preparedness Update 6 May 2024 Ken Snipes, Director Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agenda • Know Your Risk: All Hazards Approach • Community Outreach • Neighborhood Guidebook • District Pop-Up Events • Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair • Training • Community Partners • Preparedness • Staying Informed Know Your Risk: All Hazards Approach All Hazards Approach: Being prepared for a multitude of scenarios, not just natural disasters. • Flooding: Austin is in Flash Flood Alley • Wildfire: Dry zones, especially during droughts. • Severe Weather: Includes tornadoes, which can strike at any • Extreme Heat: Soaring temperatures pose health threats • Winter Weather: Icy conditions, freezing temperatures, and • Hurricanes: Coast can bring in storms and heavy rainfall time snow Other Risks • Biological: Outbreak of diseases or bio-terrorism threats • Chemical: Exposure to toxic substances or chemical attacks • Terrorist Threats: Acts of extremism or targeted violence Community Outreach • Neighborhood Preparedness Guide • Ways to help you plan for hazards • Tools to build and emergency supply kit • Resources for making emergency plan for your family • Template for how to help your neighborhood plan for emergencies • Community Events • Monthly Pop-Up Emergency Preparedness Events (January – November) with Spanish and ASL interpreters available Learn about how other City Departments can help during an emergency • Community Outreach Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair Every September: • Learn about preparedness from different City Departments and other community partners. • Hosted in 2023 at the Austin ACC East Branch and had 200 visitors. • HSEM offered Go Bag starter kits and weather radios. • Austin Water gives away water keys to participants. Training Ready Together: The Basics of Emergency Preparedness for You, Your Family & Your Neighborhood • HSEM debuted a new community resource in September with in-person course on emergency preparedness. The community can learn from experts about the 4 steps of preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed. • We are offering quarterly training in 2024. • To register, go to ReadyCentralTexas.org and visit our education and training section. Training Senior Level Training • HSEM has coordinated training for senior leadership, including elected officials. These trainings include the Winter Weather Tabletop Exercise and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in College Station. Community Partners • Ascension Seton …
Public Safety Commission - Questions & Answers PENDING QUESTIONS: May 6, 2024 Item 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department. 1. Are there fire extinguishers being distributed to encampments? If so, how many and can you provide some additional information on that distribution. 2. When will an analysis of the most recent overdose uptick be available for the community and updated to the dashboard? 3. Cancer PFOS/foam mitigation and tracking information
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 6, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 04/01/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Hall-Martin’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Orr and Sierra-Arévalo were off the dais. Vice Chair Ruttan and Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department Presentation was given by Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 Commissioner Smith asked if fire extinguishers are being distributed to encampments. If so, how many and can AFD provide some additional information on that distribution. Commissioner Smith asked for a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis for the most recent overdose uptick be available for the community and updated to the dashboard. Commissioner Bernhardt asked for information on Cancer Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)/foam mitigation and information tracking. 3. Overview Cadet Training/Academy Update and Kroll Report Review with Austin Police Department. Presentations were given by Rob McGrath, Program Manager III, Austin Police Department and Michael Chancellor, Commander, Austin Police Department. The motion to approve to allow the speaker to finish their comments was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a vote of 8-0. Vice Chair Ruttan, Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. 4. Update on the Weather Preparedness and Inclement Weather Procedures with Public Safety Departments and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). Presentation was given by Ken Snipes, Director, Office of Emergency Management. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Use of known carcinogens and cancer monitoring at AFD (Chair Ramírez, Commissioner Bernhardt) Worker’s Compensation for all sworn personnel Community Police Review Commission, Office of Police Oversight Department demographics Wildfire Preparedness as it relates to those experiencing homelessness Homeland Security and Emergency Management update on communications 2 Public …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Economic Development Offices, 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78741. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:12 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair J Muzacz, Arts Commission Liaison Monica Maldonado, and Panel Members Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi- Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods (arrived during Item #4) Staff in Attendance: EDD staff: Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Laura Odegaard. AIPP staff: Project Coordinators Frederico Geib, Sean Harrison, Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, Alex Irrera Guests in Attendance: Brent Baggett, Andre Fuqua (Artists); Constance White (City of Austin, Department of Aviation) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024, were approved on the motion of Panel Member Carr and Vice Chair Muzacz seconded. Passed 6-0-0. Panel Member Woods absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on AIPP Panel Vacancy and Nominations by Stephanie Lemmo. Chair Lemmo noted the upcoming vacancy on the AIPP Panel. The AIPP Panel nominations are due May 24 and applications to fill the current vacancy will be due June 17. Chair Lemmo also thanked Panel Member Sarah Carr for her 6 years of service on the AIPP Panel. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from April 15, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado. Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado reported that, at the April Arts Commission meeting, the commission received information on a proposed sound assessment, that all AIPP items had passed, and that the commission received a robust presentation from the Contemporary Austin. 3. 4. 5. 7. Discussion: Review the Mid Design for William Cannon Corridor AIPP Project. Artist Brent Baggett presented. Discussion ensued. No action taken. Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Duncan Park AIPP Project. Artist Andre Fuqua presented. Discussion ensued. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Palmer Events Center AIPP Project. AIPP Staff Member Lindsay Hutchens presented. Approved on the motion of Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado and Panel Member Davis seconded. Passed 7-0- 0. ACTION: Approve the Updated Artwork Budget for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Project Terminal Expansion Phase II B AIPP Project with Artists Josef Kristofoletti and Matthew …
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 6 May 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 6 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Medicharla called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Celeste Quesada, Pedro Carvalho, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Lauryn Gould Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nelson Aguilar CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on April 1, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Elijah Delgado, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Graham Williams, Resound Presents, on booking for live music venues. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes. Speaker was not present. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on city support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum, after presentation by Dr. Clay Shorkey, President, Board of Directors, Texas Music Museum. Pamela Hart, Emmett Hayes, Jay, Jason V., Gina Vasquez, Sylvia Morales, Erica Shamaly and Sylnovia Holt-Rabb shared comments. Commissioners decided to form a working group to address recommendation at next meeting. Approve recommendation to create a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict following update by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. Gould motioned to approve the draft of a recommendation for agenda item 9 with a second by Davilla with a 7-0 vote. Select and approve name of music commission live music recording project. No name was selected. Approve to create recommendation to City of Austin …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING Special Called Meeting May 4, 2024 – 10:30am Austin Permitting and Development Center – Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Miriam Garcia North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee (when eligible to serve) Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Welcome and introductions of commissioners, presenters, and facilitator (Laura Cortez, BRIEFING Facilitator) DISCUSSTION ITEMS 2. Discussion of an overview of the retreat and expectations (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 3. Discuss Commissioners’ Lived and Professional Experiences (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 4. Conduct a Team Building Exercise (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 5. Presentation and discussion on the importance and purpose of the CDC’s work, including why the CDC exists, an historical perspective of the CDC, and the full scope of uses of HUD funding. (Angel Zambrano, Austin Public Health) 6. Discuss how the CDC provides recommendations to City Council (Housing Department Staff) DISCUSSTION ITEMS, cont. 7. Discuss and establish the CDC’s goals and priorities (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 8. Presentation and discussion regarding Texas Open Meeting Act (TOMA) …
Commission on Aging Community Interest Announcement Third Annual Older Americans Month Kick Off Event Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 10:00am Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center 808 Nile St, Austin, TX, 78702 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
Texas Open Meetings Act Dave Sullivan Former Planning Commission Parliamentarian & Chair Current member of Housing Investment Review Committee, Environmental Commission, Cultural Trust Advisory Committee, ATP Finance & Risk Committee CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 1 Resources • TOMA online handbook: • https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sit es/default/files/files/divisions/open- government/openmeetings_hb.pdf • CoA meeting rules: • https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/c odes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2A D_CH2-1CIBO CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 2 The TOM Act • Adopted in 1967 as article 6252-17 of the Revised Civil Statutes, • Substantially revised in 1973 • Codified without substantive change in 1993 as Government Code chapter 551.5 • The Act has been amended many times since its enactment, e.g., with development of the Internet, and most recently to allow some remote attendance at meetings during the COVID period. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 3 Details • Quorum requirement. • Majority vote. • Meeting in public, some executive sessions allowed. • Meeting must be pre-noticed. • Err on the side or open government. • May use Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct meetings. • May not conduct meetings with procedures inconsistent with TOMA. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 4 Quorum & Voting • “Absent an express provision to the contrary, a proposition is carried in a deliberative body by a majority of the legal votes cast, a quorum being present. Thus, if a body is “composed of twelve members, a quorum of seven could act, and a majority of that quorum, four, could bind the body.” • For CoA Boards & Commissions, a quorum must be present to hold a meeting, and a majority of “seats” must support any resolution to pass. So if a CoA panel has 11 seats, and only 6 members are present (or online) for a meeting, a quorum is met, but only unanimous resolutions pass. (CITY CODE: CHAPTER 2-1. - CITY BOARDS) CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 5 Posting requirements • Notice must be posted for a minimum length of time before each meeting. Section 551.043(a) states: “The notice of a meeting of a governmental body must be posted in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times for at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.” • Posting must be on the Website, and in a hard-copy public space. • Posting must give the public a good idea of what will be discussed. I.e., Agenda listings such as “City Manager Report” alone, without listing topics …
Robert’s Rules of Order for CoA Meetings Dave Sullivan Former Planning Commission Parliamentarian & Chair Current member of Housing Investment Review Committee, Environmental Commission, Cultural Trust Advisory Committee, ATP Finance & Risk Committee CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 1 Robert’s Rules…. from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order • A U.S. Army officer, Henry Martyn Robert (1837–1923), saw a need for a standard of parliamentary procedure while living in San Francisco. He found San Francisco in the mid-to-late 19th century to be a chaotic place where meetings of any kind tended to be tumultuous, with little consistency of procedure and with people of many nationalities and traditions thrown together. • The first edition of the book, whose full title was Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies, was published in February 1876 by the then-Major Robert, with the short title Robert's Rules of Order placed on its cover. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 2 Lots of resources • https://robertsrulesmadesimple.com/ • Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, Doris Zimmerman, HarperCollins Publishers, 2009 CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 3 Main Principles: • Only one motion can be discussed at a time. • Everyone has the right to participate in discussion before anyone may speak a second time. • Everyone has the right to know what is going on at all times. • Only urgent matters may interrupt a speaker. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 4 Following presentation of an agenda item, and citizens speakers • Chair calls for a motion. • Generally, the chair facilitates the discussion, but she can also make or second a motion. • A motion, once made, must be seconded before discussion/debate begins. The maker and seconder get to explain why they put forward the motion. • Following the motion/second, the chair facilitates an orderly discussion or debate. Board rules may limit the time a member can speak. • One must wait until after everyone else has spoken before speaking a second time, unless it is to answer a question posed by another speaker. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 5 Types of motions… • Main motion (or base motion) on an agenda item. Req’s 2nd. • Amendment to main motion. Req’s 2nd. • Limit debate/Call for a vote. Req’s 2nd. Requires 2/3 vote… (8 yeas out of 11 members). • Postpone. Req’s 2nd. • Recess, Adjourn, Req’s 2nd. • Table a motion. Req’s 2nd. • Remove from the table …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for May 1, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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. Briefings 2. Code processes – 409 E Monroe Street. Historic zoning applications 2102 Four Oaks Lane – Commission-initiated historic zoning. Historic landmark and historic district applications 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1000 Blanco Street – West Austin Fire Station – New construction outbuilding and concrete pad. 1006 Congress Avenue – Old Bakery and Emporium – Mural. 1201 Travis Heights Boulevard – Stacy House – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 4110 Avenue F – Hyde Park Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit and addition. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 2521 Harris Boulevard – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction. 516 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – Alteration/renovation. National Register district permit applications 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 3007 Oakmont Boulevard – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 1102 Charlotte Street – Clarksville National Register Historic District – New construction. 1008 Spence Street – Willow-Spence National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 2307 Windsor Road #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 3205 Tom Green Street 400 W Live Oak Street – Site plan exemption. 7304 Knox Lane – Relocation. 801 W 29th Street – Partial demolition. 501 Texas Avenue – Partial demolition. 803 River Road 5514 Montview Street 2806 Pecos Street 1205 Cotton Street
Commission for Women Community Interest Announcement Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony & Reception May 1, 2024 at 11am Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Boards and Commissions Room A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Staff Liaison: Christi Vitela Liaison Telephone Number : 512-974-2792
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 1st, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera, Law Department PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. PR-2024-008278 – 2102 Four Oaks Ln. Council District 5 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Ryan Rodenberg City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-2) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed April 3, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the June 5, 2024 meeting. 5. HR-2024-025501 – 1000 Blanco St. West Austin Fire Station Council District 9 Proposal: Build new construction outbuilding and concrete pad. Applicant: GAATN City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the June 5, 2024 meeting. 6. HR-2024-040233 – 1006 Congress Ave. Old Bakery and Emporium Council District 9 Proposal: Paint a mural. Applicant: Kim McKnight City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and request that additional monitoring of the substrate be performed regularly over the course of the …
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 3rd, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche ab Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x late late x x late Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (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. Scott Henson spoke on his research projects and booklets. Wolf Sittler spoke on Norwood House. Samantha Smoot spoke on 409 E Monroe. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 6, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Resolution no. 20230914-078 regarding the installation of an LGBTQIA+ historical marker at 4th & Colorado Presenter: Toby Johnson 3. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 7. HR-2023-020047 – 4004 Avenue H Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition of porch and Accessory Dwelling Unit. Applicant: J.C. Schmeil City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 8 was pulled for discussion. 9. HR-2024-030185 – 1504 West Lynn St. Violet Crown Council District 10 Proposal: Construct addition, remodel, …
11 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-037833 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2521 HARRIS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Construct a new residence and detached garage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is a two-story house clad in brick and horizonal wood siding. Its cross-gabled roof form has shallow eaves and copper accents at the entryway. Fenestration includes multi-light windows in traditional patterns and an arched front door. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts.The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The building and garage are appropriately set back. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented towards the primary streetscape, and the garage is oriented similarly to other garages in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building appears mostly appropriate in scale, massing, and height. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style are consistent with the surrounding district. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style are consistent with the surrounding district. 6. Roofs The proposed roofline is mostly compatible, with more complex elements not visible from the street. 7. Exterior walls Proposed exterior walls are appropriate. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is appropriate. 9. Porches The proposed covered stoop is compatible. 10. Chimneys The proposed project does not have a boxed chimney. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider operable shutters and reconfiguration of central windows. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 11 – 2
ATTIC 1000 SF ATTIC 247 SF DN 2ND FLOOR 1400 SF BALCONY 171 SF ATTIC 485 SF DRIVEWAY 779 SF GARAGE 355 SF UP UNCOVERED PORCH X SF COPING 52 SF WATER 141 SF COVERED PORCH 171 SF 1ST FLOOR 1993 SF COVERED PORCH 34 SF OTHER COVERED 34 SF ADA COMPLIANT DOOR THRESHOLD 1 / 2 " M A X CONCRETE GARAGE Visitability Notes 1. Light switches and environmental controls to be installed maximum 48" above the interior floor level. 2. Outlets and receptacles to be installed minimum 15" above interior floor level (except for floor outlets). Visitability Entrance 1. Door to be 3'-0" x 8'-0"minimum. 2. Landing to be 3'-0" x 3'-0" minimum with maximum slope of 1 4"/ft. If foundation plan shows more than 1 2" drop, design professional must provide threshold detail. 3. PROJECT 2521 HARRIS OWNER GREATER AUSTIN BUILDERS REVISIONS NO 1 ISSUE PERMIT DATE Visitability Bathroom NOTES 1. Door to be 3'-0" x 8'-0" minimum. 31" CEDAR ELM OVERHANGS IN SETBACKS SHALL BE UNVENTED AND PROVIDED WITH SOLID BLOCKING FROM TOP PLATE TO ROOF DECKING REGRADE IF NECESSARY TO GET 6" ABOVE GRADE ALONG PERIMETER OF SLAB) 29" SYCAMORE SEAL & SIGNATURE 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #3 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #2 22" CEDAR ELM TO BE REMOVED L O W P O I N T = 6 0 3 . 5 ' G A R A G E 5' SIDE SETBACK 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #1 LOT SIZE = 8420 SF (N 60° W 140') N 62°54'02" W 140.00' 603' OFF STREET PARKING SPACE 8.5X17.5 FFE: 603.5' SEE VISITABLE ENTRANCE NOTES 3'-0" UP 22.5" CEDAR ELM 30"X30" CLEAR 2'-8" H I G H P O I N T = 6 0 3 . 5 ' G A R A G E ) T A L P ( E U P ' 5 K C A B T E S R A E R ' 0 1 ) ' 0 6 W ° 0 3 S ( ' 9 0 . 0 6 W ' " 0 4 1 2 ° 7 2 S 18'X8' POOL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FFE: 604' E N I L G N I D L I U B K C A B T E S T N O R F ' 5 3 " 0 - ' 3 " 0 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 3 L O W P …
12 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-043566 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 516 EAST SIXTH STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Remodel a ca. 1935 stucco commercial building associated with Louis D. Lyons. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed alterations will convert the building from retail to restaurant, maintaining as much of the historic fabric as possible. The proposed design recommends repainting the painted stucco façade. It keeps the existing openings and replaces and reconfigures the new storefront and non-historic second-floor windows. A new painted metal awning is proposed Two-story building with a painted stucco façade and simple tile details. The existing storefront is altered from the original design; however, it maintains the historic fabric of 6th Street. There are two lion sculptures on the stop cornice of this building, and the initials LDL are carved into the stucco. In the 1930s, African American businessman and civic leader Louis D. Lyons purchased the building at 514 E. 6th Street and constructed a new “sister” building next door at 516 East 6th, which eventually became a paint store. L.D. Lyons is a well-known historical figure throughout Austin's history. Son-in-law to Edward Carrington (who originally owned the store at 520-522 E. 6th Street before Lyons took over the business in 1919), Lyons played a crucial role in helping Black business owners by extending lines of credit to them when many banks would not. Notably, either the upper floor or a rear building behind 514 and 516 E. 6th Street was the home of the American Woodmen, a Black fraternal and benefits organization begun in Austin by Cassius M. White and Granville W. Norman at the turn of the century.1 By the 1950s, the Woodmen boasted about 50,000 members.2 Lyons owned and operated community facilities for the Knights of Pythias, a charitable fraternity, and Lyons Hall, a gathering space above the grocery store; he also served as head of the Chamber of Commerce. By the 1960s, both buildings contained businesses owned by the Olson family under the Southern Investments umbrella. 516 housed the finance offices. DESIGN STANDARDS The design standards established by Ordinance No. 20230720-160 (July 2023) and based on the Citywide Historic Design Standards for properties in the 500 and 600 blocks of East Sixth Street apply. The proposed project was evaluated based on the following applicable standards: Rehabilitate and adaptively reuse contributing buildings, including at …
