Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Water Forward Task Force October 14, 2025 Second Quarter 2025, April - June August 2025 Contents 2 First Quarter Summary Notes Regarding Data Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Second Quarter Summary The second quarter of the year (April – June) transitions from the drier winter to one of the wettest months of the year in May. Implementation efforts also transition to meet changing conditions and environments. Landscape water conservation expands for existing and new homes. Increased leak detection for small-diameter pipes. Additional reclaimed customers and usage, while approving onsite reuse permits for future development. Expanded public outreach with springtime messaging. Planning for the aquifer storage and recovery project continued, as well as an emergency implementation plan for indirect potable reuse. Water Conservation Updates Council approved Uniform Plumbing Code with 3 local amendments that implement the Water Forward 2018 Landscape Transformation strategy: • Irrigation pressure reduction components • Limitation of the size of automatic irrigation systems • Requirement of laundry to landscape plumbing Residential landscape rebates – 140% increase over 2024 year to date Staff completed water efficiency audits on 6 City of Austin facilities; immediate action at one facility lowered irrigation consumption by 88% and total use by 21% 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 6 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,200 3,180 3,160 3,140 3,120 3,100 3,080 3,060 3,040 3,020 7 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an increased rebate for commercial water use audits. Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with COA Development Services Department …
Item 5 – Review and approve the 2026 Water Forward Task Force Meeting Schedule Austin Water | Water Forward Task Force | October 14, 2025 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates • February 10, 2026 • April 14, 2026 June 9, 2026 • • August 11, 2026 • October 13, 2026 • December 8, 2026 *All meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 12-2pm at Waller Creek Center
Water Forward Task Force: Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group September 9, 2025, Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 12:00 pm Attendees: Paul DiFiore, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Bill Moriarty, WFTF Daniel Cavazos, Austin Water Hani Michel, WFTF Katherine Jashinski, Austin Water Jennifer Walker, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Water Forward 2024 Water Supply Strategies Update Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a brief update on community engagement activities in Bastrop County related to the Aquifer Storage Recovery project. Austin Water is continuing to work on Indirect Potable Reuse emergency implementation planning, with the goal of having a draft report in early 2026. There are four different consultants working on the project components of the Indirect Potable Reuse project. The Water Resources team is still working on preliminary planning for use of Lake Long as a water supply reservoir, brackish groundwater desalination, and direct potable reuse. Water Forward 2024 Water Conservation Strategies Update Daniel Cavazos provided an update on the following water conservation activities: • Austin Water is continuing implementation of the Universal Plumbing Code (UPC) and have been doing community outreach with stakeholders. These codes pertaining to water conservation can be found at the document linked here and brief descriptions are listed below: o 614.1.9 and 614.10 – related to new water pressure regulating components o 614.1.1 – limits irrigation systems to 50% of the landscape area o 1503.10 – requires laundry to landscape plumbing for new homes • Residential landscape rebates increased over 2024 year to date. • Austin Water staff completed water efficiency audits on six City of Austin facilities. Auditors found issues with one facility and made corrections that were able to lower irrigation consumption by 88%. Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group Meeting September 2025 • Austin Water is working on a conservation community grant program to work with the community to financially support community-based conservation messaging and outreach. The total amount of the grant program would be $15,000 with a total of up to 5 recipients and up to $3,000 per recipient. Water Forward 2024 Water Reuse Update Katherine Jashinski provided an update on water reuse activities highlighted in the Q2 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report. Katherine shared that this year has been largely focused on program development of onsite water reuse and new reclaimed water connection requirements. In March of 2025, a new wastewater billing ordinance was adopted to be able to calculate wastewater billing …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 DRAFT DOCUMENT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) PART 1. The table in Subsection (D) of City Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) is amended to establish a maximum height of 350 feet for Central Business District (CBD) zoning district site development regulations and modify corresponding cells within the table to reflect Maximum Height/350/CBD. PART 2. Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) attached to this ordinance as Exhibit “A”. PART 3. Paragraph (2), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (2) Properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict may participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program only for floor-to-area ratio that exceeds 8:1 or height above 350 feet. To achieve floor-to-area ratio up to 8:1 or height between 41 feet and 350 feet, properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict must comply with Subsection (C)(4) of Section 25-2-739 (Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations) of the City Code. PART 4. Paragraph (6), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (6) Notwithstanding the limitation provided for in Subsection (B)(3) of this section, the city council may grant [to an applicant] additional floor-to-area ratio or height that exceeds the maximum floor-to-area ratio or height in Figure 2 if: (a) The applicant wants to exceed floor-to-area ratio or height and has already achieved the maximum [floor-to-area ratio] in Figure 2 by participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program; (b) The applicant submits a written request and rationale for the additional floor-to-area ratio or height to the director; (c) The director makes a written recommendation on the application and then 06 C20-2025-010 - CBD Amendments1 of 4 submits the recommendation to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation; and (d) The city council determines that the additional floor-to-area ratio or height should be granted because: (i) The applicant has offered additional community benefits described in Subsections (E)(1)—(12) above and beyond those offered to achieve the floor-to-area ratio or …
C20-2025-010 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-010 Central Business District Amendments Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Addendum: The proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP includes a revision to the DDBP’s – Eligibility, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Height Map (Figure 2). Figure 2 indicates the current limits for administrative approval under the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Within the core of downtown, this map currently indicates a maximum administratively-approvable height of “No Limit” and a maximum FAR of 25:1. Applicants are allowed to exceed these administrative limits through discretionary approval by City Council. The proposed revision to Figure 2 is to change the “No Limit” height limit to “350 feet.” Applicants would continue to be able to exceed this administrative limit through discretionary approval by City Council. The subdistricts which currently allow for “No Limit” on building height have a maximum FAR which has served as the administrative cap for developments in each subdistrict. With the passage of SB 840, the City can no longer use a FAR limit as an administrative cap for multifamily residential and mixed use residential developments participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Staff is proposing an amendment to Figure 2 in order to ensure that there is a limit to staff’s administrative authority to approve projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Under the proposed amendment, Figure 2 would be amended to include both a FAR limit and height limit to which developments would be able to build when participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. To develop beyond the maximum FAR and heights shown on Figure 2, applicants would continue to be able to request additional FAR or height from Council through discretionary approval. Staff anticipates a larger update to the Downtown Density Bonus Program in 2026 which would allow for a more substantial overhaul to the mechanics of the program in the context of the continued evolution of …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Ebonie Trice Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Dr. Marla Torrado Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) William Swinton- Ginsberg CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Lyric and Medrano joined the dais at 7:15 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais at 8:20 PM, bringing the total to 10 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the August 12th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Lawrence Deeter, Planner, Capital Metro, and Emma Martinez, Planner, Capital Metro). Lawrence Deeter and Emma Martinez presented. 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). Dr. Marla Torrado and William Swinton- Ginsberg presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 8, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:37 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Maggie Shahrestani, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on August 11, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 11, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on August 11, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0-1 Vote (Board member Maggie Shahrestani abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Sign cases: 2. C16-2025-0005 Jonathan Perlstein for Elizabeth McFarland 4700 Weidemar Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO- NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the lesser of: 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations (A) (E) (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8-28-17. The public hearing was …
Response to Appeal to the Board of Adjustment from the Owners of 205 E 34th (Advanced Package) The owners, who are also the applicants for the permit, respectfully submit that the City possessed all required documentation necessary to render a correct determination on the permits. After reviewing the appellants’ claims, the owners find that each concern was adequately addressed during the review process, which resulted in the permits being properly approved. Specifically, City representatives had the fully completed application form in their possession. The version accessible on the ABC website is a corrupted file and does not reflect the application submitted, which appears to have caused confusion for the appellants. Furthermore, the City had on file the topography and tree map, which includes the required measurements of the four adjacent houses relative to the property boundaries. Accordingly, the owners request that the Board of Adjustment proceed with the scheduled hearing, decline to postpone to a later date, and avoid any further delay in finalizing permit approval. We also respectfully request that the Board vote separately on each item of the appeal. Responses to Specific Appeal Items 1. “Plan does not demonstrate the front setback.” Response: The survey was in the possession of the City of Austin (COA). To our knowledge, COA is not required to release surveys for public access, and we are not aware of any precedent where such surveys have been posted online. For reference, the survey is provided here as Attachment D. The site plan in the City’s possession contains all information necessary to determine property averaging and front setback. This is included as Attachment A (screenshot from the COA website). The City requested a correction to the setback, which was made, and the plans were updated accordingly. COA then made the proper determination regarding both setbacks and permits. ITEM02/1-PERMIT HOLDER 2. “The plan set does not comply with FAR.” Response: The plan set complies fully with the HOME Initiative, a recent and significant amendment to the COA building code permitting increased density for new residential construction. Under HOME, a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) of up to 65% is authorized and was appropriately applied in this case. The citation provided by the appellants is inapplicable to three-unit dwellings. 3. “The application is not complete on page 4.” Response: The application submitted to the City was complete. The file appearing in the ABC system is corrupted and does not …
BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0035 BOA DATE: Monday, October 13th, 2025 ADDRESS: 205 E 34th St COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 APPELLANT: Carol Journeay & PERMIT HOLDER/OWNER: Kateryna Lushchenko Bob Kaler ZONING: SF-3-NCCD-NP (NUNA) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 BLK 19 DIV D HARRIS SIDON RESUB OF GROOMS ADDN APPEAL REQUEST: appellant has filed an appeal challenging the approval of a building permit (BP No. 2025- 072930) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the NCCD ISSUES: application is incomplete, and the plan set does not contain the information necessary to demonstrate full compliance with relevant regulations. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council CANPAC Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Development Review Committee Preservation Austin ITEM02/1-APPELLANT September 25, 2025 Carol Journeay 205 E 34th St Austin TX, 78705 Property Description: LOT 3 BLK 19 DIV D HARRIS SIDON RESUB OF GROOMS ADDN Re: C15-2025-0035 Dear Carol Journeay, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC, Section 25-1-182 at 205 E 34th St Ln. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1.10.0CL SARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashley Robinson, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM02/2-APPELLANT ITEM02/3-APPELLANT Development Services Department interpretation is: That the application No. 2025-072930 set for Permit for Permit No. 2025-072930 compliance PR was complete, that with all relevant the plan set for Permit and that the plan regulations, PR demonstrated No. 2025-072930 PR complies with all relevant regulations. I feel the correct interpretation is: That the application No. 2025-072930 the plan set for Permit No. 2025-072930 …
209 E 34th St 7 ITEM02/27-APPELLANT 200 E 34t St 8 ITEM02/28-APPELLANT 202 E 34th St 9 ITEM02/29-APPELLANT 204 E 34th St 10 ITEM02/30-APPELLANT 206 E 34th St 11 ITEM02/31-APPELLANT 208 E 34th St 12 ITEM02/32-APPELLANT 202 E 34th St: ADU Facing Alley 13 ITEM02/33-APPELLANT A204 E 34th St: ADU Facing Alley 14 ITEM02/34-APPELLANT 206 E 34th St: ADU Facing Alley 15 ITEM02/35-APPELLANT 205 E 34th St: Building 2 Front Elevation Facing South to Alley 16 ITEM02/36-APPELLANT 205 E 34th St: Building 2 Side Elevation Facing West 17 ITEM02/37-APPELLANT July 28th 2025 Carol Journeay 207 E 34th St Austin, Texas 78705 This letter is to notify you of receipt of your communication as an interested party as described by the Land Development Code Title 25-1-131. A residential building permit application was filed for the property located at 205 E 34th St for a new three-unit use. This application was filed on June 12th 2025 by Kate Juschenko. An interested party is a person who has an interest in a matter that is the subject of a public hearing or administrative decision. A person has an interest if the person communicates an interest in a matter and occupies or owns property within 500 feet of the proposed development. A person communicates an interest in a matter that is the subject of an administrative decision by delivering a written statement to the responsible director. The communication must identify the general issues of concern and include the person’s name, telephone number, and mailing address. An administrative decision can be appealed under the Land Development Code Title 25-1-181. A person has standing to appeal an administrative decision if the person is an interested party. An appeal must be initiated and submitted to the responsible director within 20 days of an administrative decision. A notice of appeal must include the name, address, and telephone number of the appellant; the name of the applicant, if the applicant is not the appellant; the decision being appealed; the date of the decision; a description of the appellant’s status as an interested party; and the reasons the appellant believes the decision does not comply with the requirements of the Land Development Code. As per Title 25-1-186, if the applicant requests, the responsible director shall schedule a meeting to discuss and attempt to resolve the issues raised by an appeal of an administrative decision. The responsible director shall notify all …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0036 BOA DATE: Monday, October 13th, 2025 ADDRESS: 12302 Split Rail Pkwy OWNER: Joshua Myers COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: VILLAGE 2 AT ANDERSON MILL, BLOCK M, LOT 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet to 5 feet. SUMMARY: maintain a Carport ISSUES: corner lot & layout of home ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Anderson Mill Neighborhood Association Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Long Canyon Homeowners Assn. Mountain Neighborhood Association (MNA) ITEM03/1 September 25, 2025 Josh Myers 12302 Split Rail Pkwy Austin TX, 78750 Property Description: VILLAGE 2 AT ANDERSON MILL, BLOCK M, LOT 1 Re: C15-2025-0036 Dear Josh Myers, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC, Section 25-2- 492 at 12302 Split Rail Pkwy. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, the property is outside of our service area. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashley Robinson, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 ITEM03/7 ITEM03/8 Area Properties with Carports in Front Setback Area 1. 10803 Rustic Manor Ln 2. 11002 Rustic Manor Ln 3. 12301 Burlywood Trail 4. 10601 Double Tree Cv 5. 12315 Wipple Tree Cv ITEM03/9 ITEM03/10 ITEM03/11 ITEM03/12 ITEM03/13
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2025-0005 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ABSTAINED ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Jonathan Perlstein OWNER: Elizabeth McFarland ADDRESS: 4700 WEIDEMAR LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO-NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations ITEM04/1 This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the (A) (E) lesser of: (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8- 28-17. 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Tommy Ates second on 9-0-1 votes (Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen …
ITEM04/36 ITEM04/37 PropertyProfileReportPermittingandDevelopmentCenter|6310WilhelminaDelcoDrive,Austin,TX78752|(512)978-4000GeneralInformationZoningMapImageryMapVicinityMapLocation:4700WEIDEMARLNParcelID:0414030127Grid:MH17Planning&Zoning*Rightclickhyperlinkstoopeninanewwindow.FutureLandUse(FLUM):SingleFamily,Multi-familyRegulatingPlan:NoRegulatingPlanZoning:MF-6-CO-NPZoningCases:C14-05-0107C14-2021-0015NP-05-0020NPA-2021-0020.01ZoningOrdinances:19990225-070b20050818-Z00420220324-08920220324-090CompatibilityStandardsResidentialDesignStandards:LDC/25-2-SubchapterFZoningOverlays:NeighborhoodPlan:EASTCONGRESSInfillOptions:SmallLotAmnestyInfillOption,ParkingPlacement/ImpCoverDesignOptionNeighborhoodRestrictedParkingAreas:EastCongressNPAMobileFoodVendors:--HistoricLandmark:--UrbanRoadways:NoZoningGuideTheGuidetoZoningprovidesaquickexplanationoftheaboveZoningcodes,however,theLandDevelopmentInformationServicesprovidesgeneralzoningassistanceandcanadviseyouonthetypeofdevelopmentallowedonaproperty.VisitZoningforthedescriptionofeachBaseZoningDistrict.Forofficialverificationofthezoningofaproperty,pleaseorderaZoningVerificationLetter.GeneralinformationontheNeighborhoodPlanningAreasisavailablefromNeighborhoodPlanning.EnvironmentalNoFullyDevelopedFloodplain:NoFEMAFloodplain:SUBURBANAustinWatershedRegulationAreas:WilliamsonCreekWatershedBoundaries:NoCreekBuffers:EdwardsAquiferRechargeZone:NoNoEdwardsAquiferRechargeVerificationZone:ErosionHazardZoneReviewBuffer:NoPoliticalBoundariesJurisdiction:AUSTINFULLPURPOSECouncilDistrict:3County:TRAVISSchoolDistrict:AustinISDCommunityRegistry:AustinIndependentSchoolDistrict,AustinNeighborhoodsCouncil,FriendsofAustinNeighborhoods,GoAustinVamosAustin78745,HomelessNeighborhoodAssociation,OnionCreekHomeownersAssoc.,OvertonFamilyCommittee,PreservationAustin,SouthAustinNeighborhoodAlliance(SANA),SouthCongressCombinedNeighborhoodPlanContactTeamTheInformationonthisreporthasbeenproducedbytheCityofAustinasaworkingdocumentandisnotwarrantedforanyotheruse.NowarrantyismadebytheCityregardingitsaccuracyorcompleteness.Datecreated:5/28/2025ITEM04/38 ITEM04/39 □ ITEM04/40 Architectural Signage Design Group, LLC. 4101 W GREEN OAKS SUITE 405. ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76016 1 A halo-lit channel letter sign uses a lighting technique that creates a glow or halo effect around the letters. Instead of the letters being lit from the front, as in traditional channel letters, the light is emitted from behind the letters, illuminating the surrounding area. This results in a soft, radiant appearance. ITEM04/41 ITEM04/42 ITEM04/43 ITEM04/44 ITEM04/45
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0026 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Red Bud Partners, LP ADDRESS: 1750 CHANNEL RD 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 thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair ITEM05/1 Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025. September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. 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 Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM05/2 September 23, 2025 Letter of Support for Variance Requests C15-2025-0026 & C15-2025-0027 Dear Chair Cohen and Members of the Board of Adjustments — …
From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Diana FW: Strong Objection to Variance Request; Case No. C15-2025-0026; 1750 Channel Road Monday, August 11, 2025 12:34:59 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Strong Objection to Variance Request; Case No. C15-2025-0026; 1750 Channel Road Please add these pictures to my email ITEM05/34 ITEM05/35 ITEM05/36 ITEM05/37 Re: Strong Objection to Variance Request; Case No. C15-2025-0026; 1750 Channel Road Dear Members of the Board of Adjustments, We, Bruce and Niloofar Slayden, representing the SLAYDEN BRUCE & NELLIE REVOCABLE TRUST at 1744 Channel Road, respectfully submit this letter to express our strong and unequivocal opposition to the variance request submitted by Red Bud Partners LP for the property located at 1750 Channel Road. The request seeks approval to construct a new dock extending 37 feet and 3 inches from the shoreline—substantially exceeding the 30-foot maximum length permitted under the Land Development Code (LDC 25-2-1176). We urge the Board to deny this request. This request is not only excessive and unjustified, but also poses a threat to navigation safety, neighborhood consistency, and surrounding property values. Critically, this variance request is inconsistent with both the letter and the intent of the applicable regulations. 1. Undermining Code’s Intent The variance request proposes a dock length that is 124% of the maximum allowable by code—exceeding the 30-foot limit by a more than 7 feet. The applicant has not provided evidence demonstrating that this increased length is necessary for navigation safety, as required under LDC 25-2-1176. In the absence of such justification, approval would set a troubling precedent and undermine the intent and the integrity of the Code. 2. Navigation Hazard and Community Consistency The proposed 37+ feet, multi-level dock would constitute a significant navigational hazard. It would be the only residential multi-level dock in the area extending nearly 125% of the standard shoreline distance. This outlier configuration deviates dramatically from the existing character of surrounding docks along Lake Austin, which are predominantly conform to code. A new multi-level dock of up to a 30’ height and 37+’ length would obstruct sight lines around the shoreline curve, increasing the risk of boating accidents. The Board must not approve any new structure that compromises boater safety on Lake Austin. ITEM05/38 3. Adverse Impact on Neighboring Properties and the Lake Community Approval of this variance would result in immediate and measurable harm to neighboring properties, including ours. A multi-level dock of this size (extending …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0027 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Tom Davis Jr. ADDRESS: 1752 CHANNEL RD 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 forty-six feet and one inch (46’ 1”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025; September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica ITEM06/1 Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. 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 Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM06/2 September 23, 2025 Letter of Support for Variance Requests C15-2025-0026 & C15-2025-0027 Dear Chair Cohen and Members of the Board of Adjustments — We …
From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Diana FW: Strong Objection to Variance Request; Case No. C15-2025-0026; 1750 Channel Road Monday, August 11, 2025 12:34:59 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Strong Objection to Variance Request; Case No. C15-2025-0026; 1750 Channel Road Please add these pictures to my email ITEM06/34 ITEM06/35 ITEM06/36 ITEM06/37 Re: Strong Objection to Variance Request; Case No. C15-2025-0026; 1750 Channel Road Dear Members of the Board of Adjustments, We, Bruce and Niloofar Slayden, representing the SLAYDEN BRUCE & NELLIE REVOCABLE TRUST at 1744 Channel Road, respectfully submit this letter to express our strong and unequivocal opposition to the variance request submitted by Red Bud Partners LP for the property located at 1750 Channel Road. The request seeks approval to construct a new dock extending 37 feet and 3 inches from the shoreline—substantially exceeding the 30-foot maximum length permitted under the Land Development Code (LDC 25-2-1176). We urge the Board to deny this request. This request is not only excessive and unjustified, but also poses a threat to navigation safety, neighborhood consistency, and surrounding property values. Critically, this variance request is inconsistent with both the letter and the intent of the applicable regulations. 1. Undermining Code’s Intent The variance request proposes a dock length that is 124% of the maximum allowable by code—exceeding the 30-foot limit by a more than 7 feet. The applicant has not provided evidence demonstrating that this increased length is necessary for navigation safety, as required under LDC 25-2-1176. In the absence of such justification, approval would set a troubling precedent and undermine the intent and the integrity of the Code. 2. Navigation Hazard and Community Consistency The proposed 37+ feet, multi-level dock would constitute a significant navigational hazard. It would be the only residential multi-level dock in the area extending nearly 125% of the standard shoreline distance. This outlier configuration deviates dramatically from the existing character of surrounding docks along Lake Austin, which are predominantly conform to code. A new multi-level dock of up to a 30’ height and 37+’ length would obstruct sight lines around the shoreline curve, increasing the risk of boating accidents. The Board must not approve any new structure that compromises boater safety on Lake Austin. ITEM06/38 3. Adverse Impact on Neighboring Properties and the Lake Community Approval of this variance would result in immediate and measurable harm to neighboring properties, including ours. A multi-level dock of this size (extending …
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 September 8, 2025 Granted 1 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback and 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from impervious coverage requirements to increase Postponed 3 1. 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area and (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area 2. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 3. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 1 Sept 2025 Interpretations Sept 2025 BAAP 1 new inquiries 0 (Added Sept 8# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 3 5 0 0 4 Board members absent: Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) (1 vacant alternate position) August 11, 2025 Granted 1 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback Postponed 2 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 2. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 2 Aug 2025 Interpretations Aug 2025 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added Aug 11# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 2 2 0 0 3 Board members absent: Niccolo A Sacco, Sameer Birring, Maggie Shahrestani (tech issues) (1 vacant alternate position) July 14, 2025 Granted 1 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height Postponed 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 2 JULY 2025 Interpretations JULY 2025 BAAP 0 new inquiries 1 (Added jul 14# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 1 0 0 0 1 Board members absent: (1) Niccolo A Sacco (1 vacant alternate position)
