August 25th, 2021 Historic Landmark Commission P. O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: 1204 E. 6th Street – Austin, TX 78702 I, Irene Sanchez, am one of the former heirs of the house and property located at 1204 E. 6th Street in Austin, Texas. This home was in my family for 75 years. Over the decades, we witnessed East 6th Street evolve drastically to become the vibrant commercial district that it is today. While our home played a large role in our lives, we recognized that the location was no longer ideal for single-family use as it is now heavily populated with entertainment venues and many other commercial uses. Therefore, we decided to sell the property in 2021. The new owners of this property have stated that they would like to relocate the house, which is over 100 years old, to a more fitting residential location where restoration will be more fitting and viable. I am providing my support for the application for this relocation. Sincerely, Irene Sanchez Irene Sanchez
UPDATE: EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission – September 27, 2021 Alonso Estrada, “Equidad” mural at Mexic-Arte Museum bit.ly/ATXpresplan MEETING SCHEDULE Essential Background and Process July 29 Aug. 30 Sept. 23 Introduction and goals Equity workshop Decision-making Topics Oct. 14 Nov. 18 Dec. 9 Jan. 13 Feb. 10 Vision for the plan / Heritage in Austin (part 1) Heritage in Austin (part 2) Preservation tools Processes and fees Community preservation MEETING SCHEDULE Topics (con’t) March 10 April 14 May 12 Review draft plan June 9 Preservation and… Economic development, property rights Outreach, education, and engagement Topic TBD Review compiled recommendations / Discuss next steps MEETING 1: INTRODUCTION + GOALS MEETING 2: EQUITY WORKSHOP MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING 1. Vision: Does the plan offer a clear vision for historic preservation that can be used by stakeholders to communicate and collaborate? Do all recommendations support that vision? 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. Process: Has the process of developing the preservation plan been welcoming and accessible to community members with a range of viewpoints, regardless of previous preservation experience? Education: Does the plan educate readers about the benefits of historic preservation and how preservation relates to key topics such as property rights, displacement, and affordability? Expansion: Does the plan recognize historically underrepresented people, places, and stories? Does it expand what is considered “historic”? Effectiveness: Are the plan’s recommendations for policies, programs, and incentives grounded in good practices from around the U.S. and the world? Practicality: Does the plan balance big-picture thinking with specific, actionable, measurable recommendations that recognize legal constraints? Does the plan include a realistic strategy for regular updates? 7. Accessibility: Does the plan recommend ways to make historic preservation processes more accessible to community members, especially those who aren’t familiar with the processes? Is the plan itself easy to understand? Equity: Are the expected benefits of the plan’s recommendations equitably distributed? Are negative impacts minimized, particularly for communities that have historically been disadvantaged by public policies? Connection: Does the plan advance livability, affordability, and other community values, particularly for historically underrepresented communities? 10. Support: Is the plan supported by working group members, policymakers, City departments, allied organizations, and community members? MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING Equity evaluation framework Goal: Ensure that the plan’s recommendations benefit—or at least do not harm—communities of color who have been historically underrepresented in preservation efforts and harmed by previous public policies. DRAFT EQUITY EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Does …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, September 27, 2021 – 6:00 PM MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT 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. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche x x x ab x Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 23, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items 1 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. C14H-2021-0144; ZC-2021-140508 – 3004 Belmont Cir. – Discussion Council District 7 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Claire Oswalt City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Clare Oswalt spoke in favor of Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Tollett seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Postpone discussion to October 25, 2021 meeting, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 0-10. Motion failed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Little. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. A.2. PR-2021-092644 – 3703 Meadowbank Dr. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Brian Hardeman spoke in opposition to Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in favor. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Tollett. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Little seconded the …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, September 27, 2021 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Jen Weaver (District 6) Jessica Rollason Vice-Chair (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin New EMS/Fire Station, located at the intersection of Lop 360 and Westlake Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Owen Harrod MWM Design Group. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the August 23rd meeting minutes b. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines c. Appointment of Commission Member to the Downtown Commission d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting f. Update from representative on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from City Staff; 4. ADJOURNMENT 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), M. Henao-Robledo (Vice Chair) Committees Working Groups 1. Planning & Urban Design Working Group: E. Taniguchi, B. Whatley, A. Coleman, D. Carroll 2. Architecture & Development Working Group: B. Whatley, M. Gonzalez, D. Carroll, B. Frail 3. Landscape & …
Loop 360/Davenport Fire/EMS Station Project Community Meeting Aug. 30, 2021 Via Zoom New Joint Fire/EMS Station in Del Valle (2020) Meeting Agenda • Meeting Expectations • Welcome and Introductions • Project History and Background • Station Design • Current Status and Next Steps • Questions City of Austin | Public Works Department 1 Meeting Expectations Please… • Keep your microphones muted and cameras off • Place questions in the chat as we move through the presentation • Note that we will answer all questions at the end of the meeting • Note that any questions we’re not able to answer, we’ll provide a written response ASAP • Use the link in the chat to add your email address for future updates about this project City of Austin | Public Works Department 2 Introductions •Alison Alter - •Division Chief Tony Haden •Division Chief Wes Hopkins •Michael Gates •Burton Jones– •Michelle Noriega - •Cris Ruebush •Bryant Bell Council Member, District 10 – Austin Fire Department (AFD) – Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) – City of Austin Real Estate Services Office Project Manager, Public Works Project Manager, Public Works – PGAL Architects – GarzaEMC, Civil Engineering Project History and Background • May 2018 - City Council directs the City Manager to build five permanent fire stations in the areas of greatest needs to ensure community safety—including a station to serve the Loop 360/Davenport area Sept. 2018 Jan. 2019 – City begins search for suitable site for new Loop 360/Davenport Fire/EMS Station – First community meeting with Loop 360/Davenport residents; project team asks for community’s • Oct. 2019 help in identifying potential sites July 2020 – Negotiations begin with St. Stephen’s Episcopal School for station on their property • Oct. 2020 – City begins to evaluate proposed site, 4601 Westlake Dr. Jan. 2021 - – 4601 Westlake Dr. is determined to be a feasible location for a new station June 2021 – Development review process begins Residents notified of a site plan being filed for building of new station • • • • • Project History and Background City of Austin | Public Works Department 6 City of Austin | Public Works Department 7 Project History and Background Site Location Conflict with St. Stephens Dr. Too Steep Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, August 23, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:34 p.m. X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action on recommendations whether the Elisabet Ney Museum Building Restoration and Site Improvements, addressed at 304 E. 44th Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Nick Faust The Lawrence Group, Christina Bies City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, George Maldonado City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department • Ellen Cofax, and Christina Bies City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Nick Faust The Lawrence Group presented and addressed questions. Page 1 of 3 • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the project as presented as it complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays] 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of June 28th and August 5th meeting minutes. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion to approve the June 28th and August 5th meeting minutes as distributed. Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. • The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays] b. Discussion and Possible action on recommendations related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. • Chair D. Carroll reiterated, that at the August 5th Special Called Meeting regarding the Downtown Density Bonus program, 2 of the 3 resolutions passed. The third resolution has been re-worded by Commissioners J. Weaver to address the concerns from the August 5th meeting. 6:20 PM Commissioner A. Coleman joined the meeting 6:22 PM Commissioner B. Luckens joined the meeting. • Commissioner B. Whatley made a motion to approve the Resolution regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program as amended. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded. • The motion was approved [ 7 …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center 5801 Ainez Drive Austin, TX 78744 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE September 22nd, 2021 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from August 25th 2. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Bryce Bencivengo a. Discussion and updates on the 2021 – 2022 FY budget process from the City of b. Discussion of next year’s budget process, including recommendations based on 3. OLD BUSINESS Austin last year’s experience 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b. Discussion of 2021 Annual Review Report, including goals and possible work plan for the coming year FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion Committee, please contact Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE September 22nd, 2021 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. #1120 Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: 1. Amanda Afifi 2. Vincent Cobalis 3. Raul Alvarez 4. Karen Crawford 5. Rebecca Austen 6. Charles Curry 7. Emily de Maria 8. Robin Orlowski Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones 9. Gregory Smith MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 3:05pm meeting called to order by Chair CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from August 25th 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. OLD BUSINESS Austin Presentation from EOC by Bryce Bencivengo about the Winter Storm Response. a. Discussion and updates on the 2021 – 2022 FY budget process from the City of The overall impression was that the FY21-22 budget process was not successful in meeting the needs outlined in the recommendations made by JIC Commissions. Commissioners will follow up with the departments on their commission’s budget requests and report back on what was funded or not funded at our next meeting b. Discussion of next year’s budget process, including recommendations based on last year’s experience The committee decided to be more proactive this year, and start our discussions early. Commissioners will return to their commission to discuss some of the top budget priorities, then report them back to the staff liaison by December 1 to have a discussion about budget priorities at our December meeting. The committee identified digital as well as language access issues; community engagement barriers; health care (including issues surfaced in the pandemic response as well as mental health) affordability - notably in housing as well as for the unhoused; public safety; immigrant legal services as issues that in the past have been priority concerns in several commissions 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b. Discussion …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room, # 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Raafia Lari Nguyen Stanton Vice-Chair J. Michael Ohueri Secretary Robin Lerner Betsy Greenberg Michael Lovins Mikki Teneyuca Mary Kahle Donna Beth McCormick AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. A maximum of ten persons will be allowed to speak during general citizen communications on non-agenda items. Each person must register to speak prior to the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker who registers to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Please also see the “NOTICE Regarding Citizen Communication and Public Testimony” at the end of this agenda. 1. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Election of a Commission vice chair due to Vice Chair J. Michael Ohueri’s resignation from the Commission. parliamentarian. b. Parliamentarian training available to Chair and Vice Chair and option of electing a c. A working group to review, evaluate, and make recommendations on dollar limits established in Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) in accordance with City Code subsection (A)(5) of Section 2-7-30 (Duties) and to review and make recommendations related to the Campaign Finance Brochure for the 2022 elections. 1 d. The Candidate Forum Working Group for candidate forums for the 2022 city council elections. 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Draft Op-Ed by the Working Group on Race, Identity, and Equity b. Draft Commission Statement on Equity, Access, and the Need for Reform by the Working Group on Race, Identity, and Equity c. Working group status reports and/or recommendations on the following. i. Working Group on Sanctions, Procedures, and other Issues (Chair Soberon, Vice- Chair Ohueri, and Commissioners Greenberg, Lerner, and Stanton) on the following subjects: - Commission sanctions including effectiveness, past cases, and - Potential amendments to City Code, Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial recommendations. Disclosure). recommendations. - Commission procedures including effectiveness, past cases, and - Scope of work of the Commission (powers, duties, and obligations), including effectiveness, past cases, and recommendations. - Potential amendments to the Rules of the Ethics …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 23, 2021 and August 25, 2021 regular meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number: OL 2021-108357 Property address: 2122 Barton Hills Drive / Owners: Michelle Eades & Ali Chimeis Appellant: Michelle Eades Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to deny Type-1 Short Term Rental license application Page 1 2. Case Number: OL 2019-038863 Property address: 3021 E.13th Street / Owners: 1720 W. Anderson Lane LLC & Blayne Tucker / Appellant: Blayne Tucker Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to suspend Type-1 Short Term Rental license Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 3. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Previous Commission Action: Continued from June 23, 2021 meeting 4. Case Number: CL 2021-104822 Property address: 7202 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Church of Christ St Johns Addn Staff presenter: Eric Gardner Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live REVISED AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 23, 2021 and August 25, 2021 regular meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number: OL 2021-108357 Property address: 2122 Barton Hills Drive / Owners: Michelle Eades & Ali Chimeis Appellant: Michelle Eades Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to deny Type-1 Short Term Rental license application Page 1 2. Case Number: OL 2019-038863 Property address: 3021 E.13th Street / Owners: 1720 W. Anderson Lane LLC & Blayne Tucker / Appellant: Blayne Tucker Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to suspend Type-1 Short Term Rental license Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 3. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Previous Commission Action: Continued from June 23, 2021 meeting 4. Case Number: CL 2021-104822 Property address: 7202 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Church of Christ St Johns Addn Staff presenter: Eric Gardner Staff recommendation: Repair residential …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: September 22, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; Commissioners Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Note: Commissioners Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright; Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Micheal Ezimako, Code Inspector; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Justin Brummer, Supervisor; Moses Rodriguez, Supervisor; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Eric Gardner, Inspector; Willis Adams, Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Selig for approval of the revised minutes from the June 23, 2021 regular meeting and minutes from the August 25, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thompson. The motion carried on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Green was off dais. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Charley Dorsaneo provided an update regarding the progress made towards compliance of the BSC orders for 907, 909 and 911 Congress Avenue, including the outcome of an appeal of the decision made by the Historic Landmark Commission regarding the façade of 909 Congress Avenue, approval for site plan exemption and demolition permit, as well as next steps. Chris Riley appeared before the Commission as an owner representative for the property located at 707 W. 14th Street to report that the property is now in compliance and to request that the property be placed on the next available agenda for penalty relief. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Owner Street Address Street Address Michelle Eades Blayne Tucker Owner/Appellant 3021 E. 13th Street 3004 E. 12th Street 2122 Barton Hills Drive Appeals: Case Number(s) 1. OL 2021-108357 An appeal was heard in this case regarding denial of a Type-1 short term rental license application. The property was represented at the hearing by owner/ appellant Michelle Eades. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to grant the appeal, seconded by Commissioner Farerra. The motion failed on a 5-4 vote, and as a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponment to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-1 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the eastern portion of the tract (please see Aerial Map – Exhibit B). The site is located to the northwest of Lakeline Mall on South Lakeline Boulevard. The front portion of this property is within the City of Austin and takes access to S. Lakeline Boulevard. The rear portion of this tract of land is within the City of Cedar Park’s jurisdiction and has access of off West Rivera Circle, a residential collector street. There is undeveloped land and a single-family residential neighborhood to the north. To the east of this site, along Lakeline Boulevard, there is a floodplain area and a multifamily use/apartment complex (The Park at Lakeline). To the west there is an undeveloped lot within the City of Cedar Park. The parcel to the south, across S. Lakeline Boulevard, zoned P and is parkland (Lakeline Neighborhood Park). The applicant is requesting Community Commercial zoning for this tract of land so that they may develop automotive uses on the property. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. The property meets the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district as it is located on an arterial roadway and will provide services to the surrounding community. The site under consideration has constraints as only a corner (western portion) …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: MF-2 DISTRICT: 6 CASE: C14-2021-0126 (7911 and 8001 N FM 620 Rd) ADDRESS: 7911 and 8001 North FM 620 Road ZONING FROM: W/LO-CO, LR-MU-CO, CS-CO SITE AREA: 17.175 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Joseph F. Lucas and Margaret Lucas AGENT: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-2, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 21, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-2 C14-2021-0126 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 17.175 acre tract of land that fronts onto and takes access to FM 620 Road. There is MF-2 zoning and a multifamily development (Nolina Flats Apartments) and GR zoning and a financial services use (Chase Bank) to the north, a convenience storage use (Longhorn Boat and Camper Storage) to the south, an undeveloped tract zoned LO to the east and retail (Home Depot) and restaurant (Nik’s Italian Kitchen and Bar) uses across North FM 620 Road to the west. The applicant is requesting MF-2 zoning to develop the site with a 340-unit multi-family apartment complex. (Please see Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for MF-2, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District, zoning at this location because of the commercial character of the area and because the property takes access to a major arterial roadway, North FM 620 Road. The proposed zoning is compatible with the residential/MF-2 zoning directly to the north. The Multifamily Residence-Low Density District will permit the applicant to provide additional residential housing in this area that can serve the students of a college and university facility (Concordia University) in the R&D-PDA to the northeast. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily Residence (Low Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily use with a maximum density of up to 23 units per acre, depending on unit size. This district is appropriate for multifamily residential areas located near single-family neighborhoods, and in selected areas where low density multifamily use is desirable. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed MF-2 zoning will be compatible with surrounding land uses because there are multifamily uses to the north and commercial uses to the south and west. The site under consideration is located 0.32 miles …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: GR-MU CASE: C14-2021-0091 (The Rhett) ZONING FROM: LR-CO ADDRESS: 1000 East Yager Lane SITE AREA: 2.68 acres (116,740 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Zydeco Development Corporation AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU-CO zoning, Community Commercial-Mixed Use- Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Service Station, Outdoor Entertainment and Outdoor Sports and Recreation uses on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021: Postponed to September 21, 2021 at the applicant's request by consent (10-0, N. Barrera-Ramirez-arrived late); H. Smith-1st, T. Bray-2nd. September 21, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-31 of 34 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 2.68 acre undeveloped tract of land that fronts onto East Yager Lane. The tract of land directly to the north and west is zoned LR-CO and is undeveloped. Further to the north, there is a residential neighborhood/SF-3 zoning with single-family and duplex residences. To the east, at the northwest corner of E. Yager Lane and Tompkins Drive, there is an office/retail center (Yager Technology Center) and convenience store (Yager Food Store) with a service station (Citgo) zoned GR. The tract of land to the south, across E. Yager Lane is zoned DR and is developed with townhouse residences (Coppertree). The applicant is requesting GR-MU zoning to develop a mixed-use project that with up to 250 multi-family dwelling units. This 2.68 acre tract is part of a larger development of the 5 acre site that will participate in the Affordability Unlocked program. (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff is recommending GR-MU-CO zoning, with a conditional overlay that will prohibit the more intensive commercial uses of Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Service Station, Outdoor Entertainment and Outdoor Sports and Recreation uses on the property adjacent to the existing residential developments to the north, south and west. The site under consideration meets the intent of the Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District as it is accessible from major traffic way, East Yager Lane and is approximately 0.70 linear miles from the East Parmer Lane Activity …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission FROM: Wendy Rhoades Housing and Planning Department DATE: September 15, 2021 RE: C14-2021-0122 – Rees Tract ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced zoning case to October 5, 2021 in order to continue discussions with the Owner and Agent about development considerations for this uniquely situated tract. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-4 PAREDES\MIDDLE\SCHOOL SF-6 C14-2019-0109 97-0031 SF-2 C14-97-0031 I-RR ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( L P K O O R B L I B ( ( ( ( V C R E V R I R E T A W T E E W S ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( S W I-SF-2 E E T ( W A T E ( ( ( IS E R N I A D R ( ( ( ( R R I V E ( ( R D R ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SILCANTU DR ( ( LA CROSSE AVE ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( AN GLETON CV ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R D R E V I R T T A L P H T R O N ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( S E ( N T E ( N A L D R ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I-SF-2 C O O L W AT E R D R I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( C A R O V I L L I D R ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( R D X O F L U F H C T A W I-RR ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ( ( …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: SF-3 CASE: C14-2021-0129 – Keilbar ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESS: 1807 and 1809 Keilbar Lane SITE AREA: 0.5952 acres (25,927 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER / AGENT: Capital River Group, LLC – Series 16 (Stuart Cody Carr) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 21, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 14, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of two platted lots, is located near the end of the block and zoned development reserve (DR) district. There is a concrete pad / driveway on the west lot and a vacant manufactured home on the east lot. Keilbar Lane contains undeveloped land, single family residences and manufactured homes on lots annexed into the City limits in the mid-1980s. There are single family residences and manufactured homes to the north and east (SF-3; DR), a detached condominium community to the south that takes access to Menchaca Road (MF-2-CO), and undeveloped lots on Keilbar Lane to the west (SF-6). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant has requested family residence (SF-3) district zoning in order to build a two- family residence at each address. 1 of 12B-5 C14-2021-0129 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. A duplex use that is designated in an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. 2. The requested SF-3 zoning would allow for four residences on the two lots. Staff recommends the Applicant’s request because the tract meets the intent of the SF-3 district as it fronts on a local residential street and is located within an existing residential neighborhood. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning changes should promote …
C14-2021-0119 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021 -0119 – McHeath 1.48 DISTRICT: 2 ZONING FROM: DR & SF-2 (Tract 1) DR (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 911 West Dittmar (Tract 1) 915 West Dittmar (Tract 2) SITE AREA: 0.99 acres (Tract 1) 0.49 acres (Tract 2) Total 1.48 acres (64,555 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: McHeath Ventures, LLC (Chris McClearin) TO: MF-2 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 21, 2021: September 7, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2021, BY CONSENT. [H. SMITH; T. BRAY – 2ND] (10-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 20B-6 C14-2021-0119 2 ISSUES The neighborhood has collected signatures on petitions to oppose the project as described in the application, with 30 residential units in two, or three-story buildings. The neighbors and applicant met and discussed a smaller project with 17 to 23 residences and site layouts and building heights that minimize impacts on adjacent properties. At the time of this writing the parties have not reached agreement. Staff has not received the original signatures on the petitions in order to calculate the percentage of landowners within 200 feet of the rezoning tract that oppose the rezoning. If the original signatures are received and calculated to be more than twenty percent, then the petition will be valid. If this occurs before the third reading at City Council, then the required votes will be three-fourths of the quorum for Council to approve the rezoning request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant requests multifamily residence - low density (MF-2) district zoning to build 30 dwelling units on 1.48 acres (64,468 sq. ft.). The rezoning tract has frontage on and access to West Dittmar Road. The rezoning tract is located about 0.5 miles west of South 1st St. and almost a mile east of Menchaca Rd. The subject rezoning site is a few hundred feet east of the Dittmar Park and Recreation Center. The rezoning tract was annexed into the City in November of 1984 with full jurisdiction. The site has two existing zone types: single family residence …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0037.1A COMMISSION DATE: Sept. 21, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Marshall Ranch Subdivision ADDRESS: 1300 Lost Creek Blvd APPLICANT: Eanes Marshall Ranch, LP (Linda K. Haines) AGENT: Jonathan Fleming (KTCivil) ZONING: SF-2 (single family residence) AREA: 37.23 acres LOTS: 55 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 8 WATERSHED: Barton Creek & Eanes Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Eanes Homestead Road, Eternity Terrace and Marshall Ranch Road. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Marshall Ranch Subdivision, a subdivision out of the approved Marshall Ranch Subdivision preliminary plan, comprised of 55 lots (49 single family) on 37.23 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated September 17, 2021 and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 17, 2021 1 of 13B-7 E G E RID L T S A C R O O M T R A D LA S C I MA S WHITEMARSH VALLEY N O Y N A N C D I A I N WORCHESTER Q U A K E R R I D G E DIA M O N D H E A D d x m . p a M n o i t a c o L e t i S - t c a r T l l a h s r a M \ s t i b h x E S G I \ i \ t c a r T l l a h s r a M - 1 0 0 0 2 B C M \ e n o t s e l i \ M T C E J O R P \ : L : g n w a r D i SUBJECT SITE S S A R G W A S A R R …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez –Chair Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King - Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the start of the meeting will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from September 7, 2021. Attorney: Erika Lopez, 512-974-3588 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2021-0003 - Sun Auto; District 6 2610-½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) LR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0126 - 7911 and 8001 N FM 620 Rd; District 6 7911 and 8001 North FM 620 Road, Bull Creek Watershed Joseph F. Lucas and Margaret Lucas Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) W/LO-CO, LR-MU-CO, CS-CO to MF-2 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0091 - The Rhett; District 1 1000 E. Yager Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Zydeco Development Corporation (Eric Marcella) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LR-CO to GR-MU Recommendation of GR-MU-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Zoning: C14-2021-0122 - Rees Tract; District 5 10221 David Moore Drive, Slaughter Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Charles and Janice Rees Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dunaway Associates (Meg Greenfield) I-RR to SF-5 Pending; Postponement request by the Staff to October 5, …
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CASE C14-2021-0003 (SUN AUTO) From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Andreina Davila-Quintero Sirwaitis, Sherri RE: Request for PD Zoning off of S. Rivera Circle Thursday, September 16, 2021 11:34:44 AM CP-logo-H-CMYK(ai9)[Converted]_0d1c0728-5141-4dff-9823-81ea96f2e8a2.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning Sherri. I hope I find you well. Thank you for your email. We have not received an application to rezone this property to PD. I have spoken to the property owner and Ms. Braasch regarding the PD request and application process; however, the application has not been submitted as of today. The only case we have on file is the former rezoning case when they were requesting Neighborhood Business with a Conditional Overlay (NB-CO). If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you, ADQ Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP Assistant Director of Development Services Development Services 450 Cypress Creek Rd., Bldg. 2 Cedar Park, Texas 78613 Phone: 512-401-5057 From: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:57 AM To: Planning Division <Planning@cedarparktexas.gov> Subject: Request for PD Zoning off of S. Rivera Circle Importance: High Hello, It is my understanding that Jennie Braasch, with Pohl Partners, has a rezoning case in where she is requesting PD zoning for a property off of South Rivera Circle. The City of Austin is currently processing a rezoning request to the south of this site at 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard (Please see attached zoning case report for Sun Auto, case C14-2021-0003). Could let me know the status of Ms. Braasch’s rezoning request in Cedar Park? The City of Austin Zoning and Platting Commission will review case C14-2021-0003 again on September 21, 2021 and would like to know what is occurring on the adjacent property to the north within Cedar Park. I appreciate your help! Thank you, Sherri Sirwaitis City of Austin Housing & Planning Department sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov 512-974-3057(office) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Victoria Sirwaitis, Sherri Rivera, Andrew; Ron Thrower FW: The Rhett - 1000 E Yager Lane Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:07:09 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sherri and Andrew – it occurred to me that I had not shared the following email chain with a number of Q&A from discussions with the Neighborhood. Please include this in back-up for Tuesday. Thank you, Victoria Haase Thrower Design www.throwerdesign.com Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office From: Victoria Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 1:02 PM To: Cc: Ron Thrower <> Subject: RE: The Rhett - 1000 E Yager Lane Good Afternoon All, We’ve received some additional questions that are addresses below. 1. How will the privacy be maintained for homes that back up to the west side of Copperfield Drive? The structures on the three lots (addressed from Zeller Lane) are nearly 300ft and more from the proposed structures to be built. This creates a significant buffer such that the new units will not be looming over the yards of those homes. The houses on Markham that back up to the subject tract are, at a minimum, 134feet and as far as 189ft from the proposed buildings. In addition to trees being preserved on the property, more trees will be planted with some along Copperfield Drive. 2. Additional concerns that the proposed development will be run-down and not taken care of. Reiterating that as an affordable housing development, the owner is required to keep ownership of the development for a minimum of 15 years. Therefore, this will not be a scenario where the property is developed and flipped to someone else with little to no knowledge of these conversations/concerns. Further, there will be state and local oversight, with various inspections, some occurring annually, to ensure that the project is meeting the requirements of the program. It is in the best interest of the landowner to keep the property in good standing because if not, the landowner/developer will have financial penalties/repercussions. 3. Is this development Section 8 housing? No. 4. How much are the proposed rents? The following are the rent maximums according to 2021 Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area data and are subject to change over time as the data changes. This development is proposed to have all units at 60% or 50% MFI levels. Therefore, a family of 4 …
POSTPONEMENT REQUEST FOR CASE C14-2021-0091 - THE RHETT From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: rabmcniel "rabmcniel" Sirwaitis, Sherri; "taossey"; "rabmcniel" additional information RE: Request for hearing to be moved Thursday, September 16, 2021 5:24:06 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sherri, This is the Case information that I was referring to in my earlier email. Thank You, Rachel McNiel CASE: C14-2021-0091 (The Rhett) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: LR-CO TO: GR-MU ADDRESS: 1000 East Yager Lane SITE AREA: 2.68 acres (116,740 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Zydeco Development Corporation AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) ----------------------------------------- From: rabmcniel To: "Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov", "taossey", "rabmcniel" Cc: Sent: Thursday September 16 2021 5:17:40PM Subject: Request for hearing to be moved Sherri, Westview Canyon HOA is requesting that the hearing concerning Case SP-2021-0264C, which is scheduled for September 21, be rescheduled for a later date. We are requesting an October date; however, not Tuesday October 5. Tuesday October 5 is National Neighborhood Night Out and our HOA is holding an outdoor event for the neighborhood. We require additional time to meet with the developer as the neighboring HOA. We have also updated our City Registration and we are requesting that all notifications be sent to: Westview Canyon HOA c/o Rachel McNiel, president 12305 Zeller Lane Austin, Tx. 78753 Thank you, Rachel McNiel 512-913-1382 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
From: To: Subject: Date: Rodney K. Bennett Graham, Mark 911/915 West Dittmar Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:14:40 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Mark, please accept this request for a postponement of our case until Oct 5th. Thank you, Rodney K. Bennett Bennett Consulting 529 Evening Star Kyle, Texas 78640 Rodney 512-627-7227 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
RMC Monthly Report August 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 229 249 253 200 14 12 15 6 23 57 29 20 26 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Home Water Use Monitoring Device Drought Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting 153 114 108 69 59 155 119 122 127 21 13 11 15 WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 3 2 0 0 5 3 2 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $122,992.51 $65,000 $16,480.60 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 322 234 220 41 244 261 283 241 173 186 120 79 15 12 128 72 83 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, July 3115 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 197 180 27 235 57 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 3 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug s n …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 21, 2021 6:30 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, Texas 78723 AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Vacant (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Kelly Davis (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2021 Resource Management Commission meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. 3. (9/30) [Austin Energy] Authorize issuance of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2021-22, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,050,000. (9/30) [Austin Water] Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under the utility’s new regulatory framework, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from Texas Gas Service on weatherization, climate, and energy efficiency programs. T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. 5. Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing. 6. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Customer Energy Solutions Proposed Budget Presentation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items. ADJOURN T he 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 …
ITEM 2 Posting Language ..Tit le Authorize issuance of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2021-22, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,050,000. ..D e Lead Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: 20200917-002- Council approved the authorization of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2020-21 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Manuel Garza, Interim Director, Energy Efficiency Services (512) 972-9538. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 13, 2021 – The Electric Utility Commission was cancelled due to lack of quorum. September 21, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s energy efficiency rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce energy demand and associated costs, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to issue rebates to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 (FY22) for energy efficiency improvements in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $6,050,000. The aggregate rebate approval request approved in FY20 and FY21 reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs by reducing the wait time needed to be reimbursed for energy efficiency upgrades. These customers will receive an average of three upgrades per unit (e.g., smart thermostats, lighting, solar screens, HVAC tune-up, etc.), helping to reduce their energy costs during the continued economic uncertainty. The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers/owners would receive rebate funding promptly which is even more important in these uncertain economic times. As per current practice, Austin Energy staff will continue to provide a monthly report that summarizes the Commercial, Small Business, and Multifamily program pipeline (including leads, active, and paid projects). For all projects that will exceed $61,000 in rebates, the report will also include measures installed, expected savings, and other relevant data. Therefore, Austin Energy requests authorization to issue up to $2,700,000 in multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 in commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates during Fiscal Year …
