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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday August 11, 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 ___-____Sameer S Birring (D7) OUT ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OUT 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 Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025. ITEM04/1 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 forITEM04/2 August 18th, 2025 Board of Adjustment P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: Variance for 1750 & 1752 Channel Road from LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1) to allow for extending of (2) boat docks greater than 30’ from shoreline. Dear Board Members, This letter provides clarification on points discussed at the BOA hearing on August 11, 2025, …
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ITEM05 C15-2025-0027 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART1 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday August 11, 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 ___-____Sameer S Birring (D7) OUT ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OUT 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. ITEM05/1 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 August 18th, 2025 Board of Adjustment P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: Variance for 1750 & 1752 Channel Road from LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1) to allow for extending of (2) boat docks greater than 30’ from shoreline. Dear Board Members, This letter provides clarification on points discussed at the BOA hearing on August 11, 2025, concerning …
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ITEM06 BOA MONTHLY REPORT 2025-2026_AUG — original pdf
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 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: (1) 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)
ITEM02 C16-2025-0005 PRESENTATION SEPT8 — original pdf
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ITEM03 C15-2025-0018 PRESENTATION SEPT8 — original pdf
BOA Variance Request 3123 Edgewater Drive City of Austin Board of Adjustment Gary Cooley Case # C15-2025-0018 ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION Variance Request Summary Proposed Project: Remove existing deck and replace with a two-car attached garage with storage space. Reasonable Use: Addition of an attached garage to provide safety and security of family members and property due to prior garage being on adjacent lot after subdivision Hardship: • Application of Lake Austin (LA) zoning Impervious Coverage and set back restrictions on lot minimum of one Acre have been misapplied to 1/3 Acre lot size property Location of Lake Austin Estates subdivision property lines and house position on the lot have limited building options • Community Support: • All adjacent property owners have provided letters of support Variance Request • 25-2-551 (C) (3) (a) Impervious Coverage maximum of 35% increased to 45% (estimated and will most likely below this figure) • 25-492 Rear yard set back of 20ft reduced to 10ft and side yard setback of 10ft reduced to 5ft ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION Existing LA Zoning Proposed Existing Deck • Application of LA zoning imposes more onerous setback and impervious coverage limitations • Proposed removal of existing wood deck • Replace deck with two car garage in line with existing structures at 10’ rear setback and 5’ side setback • Increase Impervious Coverage from 37% to 45% (estimated figure and will most likely be below this figure) ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION 3123 Edgewater Dr. – Front view Replacement of existing deck with attached two car garage ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION 3123 Edgewater Dr. – Rear yard and side yard Existing Deck to be removed and replaced with new two car garage Existing structure at 10ft Setback ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION Existing Floor plan and Structure ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Proposed Project • Removal of existing deck • Build an attached two car garage • Addition of two storage rooms • Required side set back of 5’ and rear set back of 10’ Increase impervious coverage from 37% to 45% • (estimated and may not be required) ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION Impervious Barrier – Increase to 45% 25-2-551 (C) (3) (a) Impervious Coverage maximum of 35% increased to 45% (estimated and will most likely below this figure) • Current property is at 37.4% • Project plan • Eliminate Deck, AC Pad and Fire Pit • Garage Addition • Estimated 40% • Project plan – Patio Options • Eliminate Deck, AC Pad and Fire Pit • Garage Addition • Additional Options for landscape …
ITEM04 C15-2025-0026 PRESENTATION SEPT8 — original pdf
BOA Variance Presentation: Property Address: 1750 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0026 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road: ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a NEW boat dock 37' 3" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed in the early 1980’s and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 37’ 9” from the shoreline. The existing boat dock is being removed and replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location. This new boat dock design conforms to all current code requirements, including height allowances, in regards to boat docks on Lake Austin. ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● This image shows the neighboring docks along this stretch of lake channel, taken from COA GIS ● Most of the neighboring boat docks have all existed in a non-compliant, but grandfathered form, for at least 40 years or more. ● These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. …
ITEM05 C15-2025-0027 PRESENTATION SEPT8 — original pdf
BOA Variance Presentation Property Address: 1752 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0027 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road: ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a NEW dock that extends 46' 1" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed between 1960-1970 and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 49’ 9” from the shoreline. The existing boat dock is being removed and replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location. This new boat dock design conforms to all current code requirements, including height allowances, in regards to boat docks on Lake Austin. ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● This image shows the nearby docks along this stretch of lake channel ● Most of the neighboring boat docks have all existed in a non-compliant, but grandfathered form, for at least 40 years or more. ● These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● Our proposed site plan …
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REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT September 8, 2025 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Sameer S Birring ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Yung-ju Kim ___Brian Poteet ___Niccolo A Sacco ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. 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 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. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations (A) (E) (1) …
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ITEM05/1-LATE BACKUP demand, “we want a bigger boat” should override the Public’s interest as protected and codified by the Code. 2. Dangerous Precedent and Navigation Hazard This proposal represents the only new residential multi-level dock in the area that would extend more than 1.5 times farther from the shoreline than Code limits and thus, allowing the continued limit on the Public’s navigation safety and freedom. Notably, the subject dock is one of the first docks encountered by a new user of this Public waterway after launching from the 360 Bridge Public Launch. The Code limit was set as a compromise between the interests of Lake Austin residents and the Public’s interest in a Public waterway. Those interests include enjoyment (navigation/use freedom) and safety. The Board should not approve any new structure that compromises the Public’s safety on Lake Austin or unjustifiably limits the Public’s navigation freedom and enjoyment. Extending 1.5 times farther into a Public waterway than allowable by Code, the oversized dock requested necessarily decreases the Public’s Navigation Safety by limiting the amount of navigable water and therefore, further narrowing the usable lake. Consequently, maintaining congestion in an area already highly congested area of this Public lake. Thus, granting the request would decrease the Public’s navigational freedom, enjoyment and more importantly safety. Simply put, we need less 46 ft long docks on Lake Austin – not more and certainly not a new one.. 3. Lack of Justification This is not a request for repair or modest modification of an existing permitted Code- compliant dock—it is an attempt to construct an oversized, new three-story multi-level dock with an excessive and egregious footprint that blatantly exceeds code limitations by over fifty percent (50%). The applicant has failed to demonstrate any legitimate or compelling need for such an expansion that overrides the Public’s interest. The Board has no reasonable basis to approve a variance of this magnitude. If the owner desires a new dock for a new big boat that he/she dreams of purchasing, the Board should require the new dock to be Code-compliant extending only 30 ft from the shoreline thus, respecting the Public’s interest in navigation safety, freedom and enjoyment in this highly congested Public use area of the Lake. If the owner demands a 47ft dock, they should have to live with their existing structure and repair it. 4. No Posted Notice for September 8th Meeting Unlike the last …
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ITEM02 C16-2025-0005 PP DS TO OCT 13 — original pdf
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 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 Madam …
ITEM03 C15-2025-0018 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0018 ___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: Gary Cooley OWNER: Gary Cooley ADDRESS: 3123 EDGEWATER DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback (south side) from 20 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (west side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from impervious coverage requirements to increase from 35% (maximum allowed) to 45 % (requested) in order to erect an attached 2-car garage and expand existing kitchen of an existing legal non- complying Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on December 9, 1958 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) (3) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or a tract that is not required to be platted, impervious cover may not exceed: This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district: (a) 35 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent and not more than 25 percent; (c) 5 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (d) 40 percent, if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve 45% Impervious cover and approve side and rear setback as requested, an amendment was made …
ITEM04 C15-2025-0026 PP TO OCT13 DS — original pdf
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 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 for
ITEM05 C15-2025-0027 PP TO OCT13 DS — original pdf
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 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 for
Approved Minutes — original pdf
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 …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, September 8th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on August 4, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from August 18, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Discussion of the Mid-Design presentation for the ESB-MACC Phase II Art in Public Places Project – Katherine Talley and Ruben Esquivel of EastEndEclectic Discussion of the Mid-Design presentation for the AFD Goodnight Ranch AIPP Project – ReSITE Studio Discussion of the Mid-Design presentation for the Davenport Ranch AFD52/EMS41 Art in Public Places Project – Adrian Aguilera and Betelhem Makonnen (AA BM LLC) Discussion of the recommended update to Ordinance Chapter 7-2 per Resolution No. 20250306-029 ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Duncan Park Art in Public Places Project – Andre Fuqua 8. 9. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Givens Pool Art in Public Places Project – Melissa Borrell ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Montopolis Pool Art in Public Places Project – Britt Johnson STAFF BRIEFINGS 10. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 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 …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, September 8th, 2025, virtual regular meeting. Chari Kristi-Anne Shaer called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo, AIPP Senior Coordinators: Rebecca Rende and Ileana Yordan-Cuevas. AIPP Coordinators: Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, and Ryan Runcie. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on August 4, 2025, were approved on the motion of Taylor Davis, Andrew Danziger seconded, Heidi Schmalbach abstained. Motion passes 3-0-1. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from August 18, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison. Liaison Schmalbach deferred to AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo. Jaime Castillo reported that no AIPP items were on the docket. Discussion of the Mid-Design presentation for the ESB-MACC Phase II Art in Public Places Project. Katherine Talley and Ruben Esquivel of East End Eclectic LLC presented and received feedback from the panel. Discussion of the Mid-Design presentation for the AFD Goodnight Ranch AIPP Project. ReSITE Studio presented and received feedback from the panel. Discussion of the Mid-Design presentation for the Davenport Ranch AFD52/EMS41 Art in Public Places Project. Adrian Aguilera and Betelhem Makonnen (AA BM LLC) presented and received feedback from the panel. 6. 7. 8. 9. Discussion of the recommended update to Ordinance Chapter 7-2 per Resolution No. 20250306-029. Jaime Castillo provided an update about recent activity and answered questions. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Duncan Park Art in Public Places Project. Andre Fuqua presented. The Final Design was approved on the motion by Taylor Davis, Heidi Schmalbach seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Givens Pool Art in Public Places Project. Melissa Borrell presented. The Final Design was approved on the motion by Andrew Danziger, Bernie Diaz seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Montopolis Pool Art in Public Places Project. Britt Johnson presented. The Final Design was approved on the motion by Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 10. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION September 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in person, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 11, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. 3. Staff briefing on Updated Process for Euthanasia Notification by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Update on the implementation of the prohibition of the purchase of and usage of all glue traps at City-owned and/or City-managed facilities based on the Animal Advisory Commission’s Recommendation 20241014-007. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the Animal Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review. 6. Approve an update to the membership of the Strategic Plan Working Group. 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 contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact …
Item 1: Draft Minutes 8.11.2025 — original pdf
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes August 11, 2025 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, August 11, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Clinton called the Animal Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Travis County Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 David Loignon, D10 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Heather Meyer - AAC Operations Comments Rochelle Vickery - Cat Trapping and Shelter Needs Shelly Leibham - Restore emergency vet funding Julie Oliver - AAC Operations Comments Max Oliver - Restore emergency vet funding Suzie Chase - Austin Pets Alive! Update 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes August 11, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on July 14, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on July 14, 2025 was approved on Commissioner Nilson’s motion, Commissioner Holt’s second on an 11-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office. Staff briefing on Close Out Report on Goodfix Spay and Neuter Clinics and current Spay and Neuter count provided by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion of the Bond Election priorities as it relates to the delivery of animal services. Discussed. Discussion of heart worm testing and monthly preventative for animals at the Austin Animal Center. Discussed. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Good Fix Working Group recommendation regarding animal welfare policies and marketing priorities. Item taken up with Item 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding animal welfare policies and marketing priorities. The motion to …
Item 5: Annual Internal Review Report 2024-2025 — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 __ Austin Animal Advisory Commission__ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per City Code Section 2-1-102) is: Advise the city council and the Travis County Commissioners Court on compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823 (Animal Shelters), city code, and council objectives. Advise council and Travis County Commissioners Court on animal welfare policies and on budget priorities identified by the Commission and the community, except on issues related to the administration of the Animal Services Division. Promote collaboration between the City and interested parties relating to animal welfare in the city. Identify proactive, creative approaches to engage and facilitate communication within animal welfare community, and foster and assist the development of animal welfare programs in the community. Promote collaboration between the City and private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to animal welfare in the City. The commission may study, advise, and report on policy recommendations it deems effective to promote animal welfare outcomes consistent with City goals and objectives as outlined by City Council and the City Manager. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Reference all reports, recommendations, letters or resolutions presented to the City Council on mission-specific issues. If some of the elements of the mission statement were not acted on by the board in the past year, the report should explain why no action was taken.) Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # In FY 2024, the Austin Animal Advisory Commission: • Held monthly public meetings other than a planned lack of meeting in November 2024 and the May 2025 meeting being cancelled due to lack of quorum • Received public comment on animal issues • Provided a public forum for monthly reports on Animal Services and operations at the Austin Animal Center • Received quarterly briefings from Austin Pets Alive • Received briefings from City staff regarding the Animal Services Office Strategic Planning Process • Received feedback and conducted discussion regarding the draft Animal Services Office Strategic Plan 2025-2030 • Received briefings from City staff regarding the implementation of Animal Services Office Strategic Plan 2025-2030 • Received briefings and presentations from City staff regarding: Bond Election Advisory …
Item 2: AAC August Data Report — original pdf
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – August2023-2025 August2025 Intake August2024 Intake August2023 Intake August2025 Adoptions August2024 Adoptions August2023 Adoptions August2025 RTOs August2024 RTOs August2023 RTOs August2025 Animals Euthanized August2024 Animals Euthanized August2023 Animals Euthanized August2025 Total Live Release Rate August2024 Total Live Release Rate August2023 Total Live Release Rate August2025 Animal Vaccinations ASO staff is still developing the slide for this information. Vaccinations administered in August 2025 - 1296 August2024 Animal Vaccinations August2023 Animal Vaccinations August2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC August2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC August2023 Spayed/Neutered at AAC August2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August2023 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August2025 Animals Transferred: Includes 63 cats that went to AHS for SNR/TNR services August2024 Animals Transferred August2023 Animals Transferred August2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing August2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing August2023 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing August2025 SNR Program – 63 cats, as noted above August2024 SNR Program August2023 SNR Program August2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August2023 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
Item 2: Animal Services Report — original pdf
August 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 On May 5, 2025, Animal Services transitioned to a new database for shelter management. This transition is ongoing and has potentially impacted data reporting. Austin Animal Center Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • The live outcome rate for August was 95.70%. • A total of 964 animals were brought to the shelter which included 544 cats, 411 dogs, 4 rabbits, 2 reptiles, a bird and a guinea pig. • A total of 604 animals were adopted (147 adult dogs, 68 puppies, 260 kittens, 120 adult cats, 4 rabbits, 4 guinea pigs, and a rodent). • A total of 64 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • On August 1, there were 1306 animals within the ASO inventory. • On September 1, there were 1241 animals within the ASO inventory. Animal Protection Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 7 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 6 fencing assistance applications and implanted 1 microchip(s). • Officers impounded 32 injured animals and 114 regular or sick animals. • Officers submitted 35 specimens for rabies testing. We had 7 positive bats, 3 decomposed bats, and 1 destroyed skunk. Wildlife Data is partially incomplete and does not include non-coyote wildlife. • There were 30 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 12 sightings, 9 wild sick, 6 encounters, 2 incidents, 1 wild speak • Out of 30 coyote related activities, 20 (67%) reports fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, incident, and observation) o Encounters: Pets were a factor in 4/6 (67%) of encounters reported 1/6 encounters (17%) involved a coyote barking at the caller 1/6 encounters (17%) involved a coyote chasing after a dog in off-leash dog trail 1/6 encounters (17%) involved two coyotes following caller and off leash dog 2/6 encounters (33%) involved dogs chasing after coyotes with mange 1/6 encounters (17%) coyote followed caller o Incidents: Pets were a factor in 2/2 (100%) of incidents reported 1/2 incidents (50%) involved a coyote killing two outside unsupervised feral cats 1/2 incidents (50%) did not have anything stated in the memo and could not make contact with caller. Volunteer Data …
Item 2: FY25 Outcome and Intake Data through August — original pdf
Outcome vs. Intake FY 25 Information is from October 1, 2024– August 31, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Stray Owner Surrender Abandoned Public Assist Euth Request Wildlife Totals Dogs Stray Owner Surrender Abandoned Public Assist Euth Request Widlife Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer 2025 4724 5819 10543 2025 4823 828 86 82 0 0 5819 2025 2947 989 185 602 0 1 4724 2025 4496 5643 10139 2025 -228 -176 -404 2025 3442 190 1141 Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 260 148 12 450 5643 2025 2784 652 866 145 42 7 4496
Item 2: Monthly Reporting Austin Animal Services — original pdf
Reporting AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES Animal Advisory Commission September 8, 2025 Rolando Fernandez Jr. Animal Services Interim Director Jason Garza Animal Services Deputy Director Monthly Reporting AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES 2 AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER MONTHLY DATA The live outcome rate for August was 95.70%. 964 animals were brought to the shelter 604 animals were adopted 64 dogs and cats were returned to their owners August 1, 2025 1306 animals in the ASO inventory September 1, 2025 1241 animals in the ASO inventory 3 ANIMAL PROTECTION FIELD DATA Field Return to Owner (RTO) Fencing Applications Impounded Injured Impounded Regular or Sick Rabies Specimens In-Field Owner Surrenders 7 6 32 114 35 21 WILDLIFE COYOTES Coyote Related Activities 30 Activities Breakdown 9 wild sick 2 incidents 12 sightings 6 encounters 1 wild speak 4 VOLUNTEERING HOURS OVERVIEW 577 volunteers contributed 7,440.07 hours 4 orientations, introducing 115 potential volunteers 18 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 200.25 hours 39 individuals donated 78 hours toward group volunteer service, through dog-walking and cat care SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook • 1.22 million page views • 321,000 unique individuals • 33,000 content interactions Instagram • 1 million page views • 112,000 unique individuals • 40,000 content interactions 5 FOSTER AND RESCUE In August, 21 different rescue partners pulled a total of 261 domestic animals from the Austin Animal Center. • 426 different people/families fostered. • As of September 2 @ 8:56 a.m. there are 339 animals in foster care. • 21 animals were a part of Finder to Foster • More than 162 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • 155 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 1001 approved foster care providers 6 VET SERVICES • 515 spay/neuter surgeries were performed in August. • 1644 animals were vaccinated. • 0 visibly pregnant animals were spayed. • 261 animals were transferred to rescue organizations. • 35 animals were euthanized in July. • 28 for severe injury, neurological, congenital, cardiac, suffering, toxicity, or agonal reasons. • 7 for court ordered euthanasia. 7 Process for Notification AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES 8 URGENT PLACEMENT LIST ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AND FOSTER The Urgent Placement List (UPL) is used to inform the public, rescue groups, stakeholders, and partner organizations about dogs in urgent need of placement. The UPL will be updated regularly, maintained as a live resource on the ASO website, and distributed weekly to all subscribed stakeholders. The UPL is made of …
Item 3: Updated Process for Notification to Rescue Organizations — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Susana Carbajal, Assistant City Manager FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Rolando Fernandez Jr., Interim Animal Services Officer September 4, 2025 Updated Process for Notification to Rescue Organizations The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a follow-up to the June 11, 2025 Animal Services Office (ASO) memo regarding Notification of Euthanasia, Dog Behavior and Risk Assessments, and Process Improvements. After receiving feedback from professional staff, volunteers, and stakeholders, ASO is initiating improvements in two key areas 1) identification of animals earlier in the process for rescue only options with proper notifications, and 2) identification of public safety risk animals sooner to move forward with the necessary steps to identify an appropriate outcome with proper notifications. Urgent Placement List ASO will continue to use the Urgent Placement List (UPL) to inform the public, rescue groups, stakeholders, and partner organizations about dogs in urgent need of placement. The UPL will be updated regularly, maintained as a live resource on the ASO website, and distributed weekly to all subscribed stakeholders. To improve transparency and clarity, the UPL will categorize dogs into the following groups: 1. Exhibit behavioral concerns, 2. A bite history that does not pose a public safety threat; or 3. Experience a poor-quality of life. Rescue Placement List By the 5th business day of the month, ASO will publish a new notification list titled the Rescue Placement List (RPL). The RPL will identify dogs with: • A bite history and/or significant behavioral concerns that pose a threat to public safety if placed without specialized support. Dogs on the RPL are only eligible for placement through qualified rescue partners equipped to provide the behavioral rehabilitation and structure required for these animals to become safe in a community setting. Placement on the RPL communicates that a dog’s only available outcome is either rescue or humane euthanasia. PAGE: DATE: SUBJECT: 2 of 3 August 25, 2025 Updated Process for Notification to Rescue Organizations The week after the RPL is published, ASO will provide notification to stakeholders on the euthanasia listing to inform the 5-Business Day Commitment period. A summary email is provided including all ASO efforts to place dog. During this time, ASO will collaborate with rescue organizations to explore placement opportunities. Each request for rescue will be reviewed based on: • • The dog's behavioral and bite history and …
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Approved Minutes — original pdf
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes September 8, 2025 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Chair Nilson called the Animal Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Erin Ferguson, D8 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Whitney Holt, D5 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Commissioners Absent: Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Julie Oliver – Safety failure at AAC Rochelle Vickery – Behavioral support for dogs at AAC APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 11, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 11, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Norton’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Dulzaides and Huddleston were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes September 8, 2025 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on Updated Process for Euthanasia Notification provided by Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer, and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Austin Animal Services, Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services, and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Update on the implementation of the prohibition of the purchase of and usage of all glue traps at City-owned and/or City-managed facilities based on the Animal Advisory Commission’s Recommendation 20241014-007. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve the Animal Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review. The motion to approve the Animal Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review as amended below was approved on Commissioner Norton’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Dulzaides and Huddleston were absent. The amendment was to insert “from the public” to the sixth bullet …
HLC_09_03_2025_PreviewList — original pdf
Historic Landmark Commission Applications in Review for September 3, 2025 Regular Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The public may comment on formal agenda items in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to comment once per item and are allowed three minutes to speak. To participate remotely by telephone, speakers must register by noon on the day before the hearing via the QR code and link at the end of this document. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Commission Approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic Landmark PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 3. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Permit Applications 4. HR-2025-102555 – 6706 Bluff Springs Rd. Horton-Duval House Council District 9 Proposal: Deconstruct existing ruins Applicant: Marlayna Wright City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 5. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and repair building exterior. City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 6. HR-2025-075283; PR-2025-062597 – 705 Brownlee Circle West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new building. (Postponed by HLC on August 6, 2025) Applicant: David Webber City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 7. PR-2025-088150 – 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. PR-2025-095243; PR-2025-095042 – 1709 Drake Ave. Travis Heights National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new building. Applicant: Stuart Sampley City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 9. PR-2025-086196– 902 W. Johanna St. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a building. Applicant: Bob Allsop City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Briefing on National …
Agenda — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, September 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allocated three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but approve the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change to add historic landmark combining district zoning (H) to the base zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2025-102555 – 6706 Bluff Springs Rd. Horton-Duval House Council District 9 Proposal: Deconstruct existing ruins Applicant: Marlayna Wright City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in concurrence with Committee feedback and Texas Historical Commission response. 2 5. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate …
01.0 - HLC Draft Minutes_08_06_2025 — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 6th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X X X X X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X X X AB AB Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the July 2, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Stedman-Graves House Council District 9 City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic combining district (SF-3-H) zoning. Sean Reynolds spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the historic zoning application per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Barbara Epstein spoke in favor of historic zoning. Chad Bradbury spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. George Gonzalez spoke in opposition to historic zoning. Barbara Epstein spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Rice seconded the …
02.0 - 607 E 38th St — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H- HLC DATE: August 6, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Lisa Vela, Next Level Permits, LLC (commission-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 607 East 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705 ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-CO-NP to SF-3-H-CO-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, CANPAC (Central Austin Neighborhood Plan Area Committee), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Hancock Neighborhood Assn., Homeless Neighborhood Association, North Austin Neighborhood Alliance, Preservation Austin DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2019 Historic Resource Survey of North Loop, Hancock, and Upper Boggy Creek lists the house a medium priority. This survey does not give recommendations for landmark designation. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. Originally built as a side-by-side duplex in the Hancock neighborhood, the property at 607 E. 38th St. is one of the last remaining and most intact examples of this typology in this part of the city. It features wood frame construction clad with lapped teardrop siding with a narrow profile. While many earlier built properties in Hancock, as well as surrounding neighborhoods such as Hyde Park1, were subdivided to house additional tenants during the Great Depression, this house was purpose-built for two units. This is visually apparent by the two equally sized and prominent front doors at the corners of the building, each covered with a modest gable over their respective entries. The house is elevated …
02.1 - 607 E 38th St - Photos — original pdf
DEMO PHOTOS 607 E 38th Street 607 e 38TH Street DEMO PHOTOS 607 E 38TH ST ZILLOW LISTING PHOTOS