COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250311-007 Seconded By: Commissioner Ortiz Date: March 11th, 2025 Subject: FY25-26 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner Longoria Recommendation The Austin Community Development Commission received unprecedented testimony from the community supporting the Equity Overlay. An Equity Overlay would allow for vulnerable communities to have a voice in the development process in order to decrease the pressures from gentrification and displacement. Our commission has been updated on the progress of the ongoing Equity Overlay feasibility study and we anticipate a report that includes recommendations that the Austin City Council can move to implement. Therefore, the Community Development Commission recommends that the Austin City Council plan for the budget implications that will come from implementing the recommendations that will come from the study. We recommend that the City Council proactively allocate appropriate funding to properly plan for the anticipated recommendations. Description of Recommendation to Council ● Provide appropriate funding to implement the recommendations from the Equity Overlay Feasibility Study Rationale: Since the 1820’s, when white settlers came to the area now known as Austin and displaced the Indigenous population of the area, the most vulnerable communities were targeted by developers and speculators in order to make a profit. In the 20th Century, the 1928 Master Plan displaced our black and brown communities in the name of development and for the gain of developers and speculators. The story continues with the construction of Interstate 35, with Urban Renewal, with designating East Austin a “desirable development zone”, and more recently with SMART Growth and rewriting of the Land development Code to push for more density. The legacy of our city is one of sacrificing our most vulnerable communities in the name of development and for the gain of developers and speculators. East Austin has been drastically transformed and BIPOC residents have been displaced, and neighborhoods like Dove Springs, Montopolis and Rundberg face more and more pressure from developers and speculators. According to the City of Austin Housing and Planning Department, in its impact statement relating to the HOME Initiative, “upzoning historically marginalized neighborhoods leads to displacement,” and “parties with more resources may take advantage of the new regulatory landscape, while those with fewest resources experience an increase in precarity.” As our Eastern Crescent communities, mostly BIPOC and low-income, continue to face these pressures, the 1 of 2 community has lifted its voice to call for an Equity Overlay. The Austin City …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1 None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on February 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of February 25, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Cox, Haynes, and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.02 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 9 Location: 2967 Manor Road, Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area and MLK TOD Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC Agent: Request: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) Specific Regulating District to Mixed Use land use and to remove the specified property from the MLK TOD Station Area Plan and change the boundary of MLK TOD Station Area Plan. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of mixed use land use and to remove the specified property from the MLK TOD Station Area Plan and change the boundary of MLK TOD Station Area Plan, without granting the waiver for no ground floor commercial, for NPA-2024-0008.02 - 2967 Manor Road Revision located at 2967 Manor Road, was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Cox, Haynes, and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0107 - Manor Road Revision Rezone; Districts 1 and 9 2967 Manor Road, Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds; Rosewood Planning Area and MLK TOD Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) TOD-NP to CS-DB90-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-DB90-NP, without granting the waiver for no ground floor commercial, for C14-2024-0107 - …
RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 11, 2025 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Richard Brimer • Andrew Clements • Christopher Jackson Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Corky Hilliard • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kathy Sokolic • Jeff Brown thanked Commissioners for their time and efforts serving on the Commission, especially related to the Browning Hangar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 11, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Krivoniak’s second on an 8-0 vote; Commissioner Jackson was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing by Financial Services Department: Kimberly Olivares provided a financial update on Mueller, including tax increment financing (TIF) debt obligations. 3. Staff briefing by Financial Services Department: Jill Fagan updated the Commission the retirement of longstanding Mueller team city staff member, Pamela Hefner. 1 RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 11, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action by Commissioners regarding a recommendation for the City’s FY 2025-26 Budget to provide funding to the Mueller POA for summer lifeguards to maintain public hours at the Mueller pools. a. The motion to Council to include in the budget funding for summer lifeguards for Mueller pools and to maintain public hours was approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Commissioners on a potential recommendation to City Council related to retirement living with healthcare options within Mueller: Commissioners discussed additional items for consideration related to a draft recommendation for assisted living combined with a continuum of healthcare choices, including its affordability, potential funding sources and proximity to Mueller. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Jones asked the Commissioners to email him potential future agenda item requests. Chair Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the April 8, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Sokolic’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on an 8-0 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 11, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 11, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Raul Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 8 members present. Commissioner Delgado joined at 6:55 PM, bringing the total to 9 members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the February 11th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Achilles' second, the February 11th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioner Bertha Delgado off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on the voting outcome for Public Sector Appointees for the Community Development Commission (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from the Housing Authority regarding updates for Santa Rita Courts, Rosewood Courts, and Chalmers Courts (Ann Gass, Director of Strategic Housing Initiatives, and Sylvia Calderon Chief Operating Officer, Housing Authority City of Austin). Ann Gass presented. 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 5. Updates on the potential implications of the proposed federal spending cuts to local programs and services (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director Housing Department). Mandy DeMayo presented. 6. Discussion of the Nominations Process for the Community Development Commission officers (Vice Chair Elias, Community Development Commission). Commissioner Jose Noe Elias presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 10, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:38 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Maggie Shahrestani Board Members/Commissioners Absent None 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 meeting on January 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for January 13, 2025 The minutes from the meeting January 13, 2025, were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote (Board Member Bianca A Medina-Leal off the dias). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 5 postponement request to March 10, 2025 by applicant and Item 6 request to withdraw by applicant. Item 5 – Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to deny postponement request due to multiple postponement requests made by the applicant; substitute motion by Madam Chair motions to postpone to May 12, 2025 (last postponement request by applicant), Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne seconds, on 10-0 vote. Item 6 – Withdrawn New Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2025-0001 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton -Maria Vinhais 1201 West 38th Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8)) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Seton Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet – SIGN VARIANCE ITEM02 DATE: January 13, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0001 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael Everett OWNER: Rowdy Durham ADDRESS: 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD SB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 60 square feet to 210.36 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a) on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot with more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: ITEM02/1 (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead Of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) For signs other than freestanding signs or roof signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 9, 8- 28-17. BOARD’S DECISION: December 9, 2024, POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 (B) …
A FREESTANDING SIGN " 4 - ' 4 1 A 15'-1” " 9 - ' 8 4 1 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. SCALE: 1” = 433.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION SIGN A CODE ALLOWS 35’ OAH REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 25’ FOR A TOTAL OF 60’ OAH CODE ALLOWS 104.65 SQ FT REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 210.36 SQ FT FOR A TOTAL OF 314.86 SQ FT 278.75 SQ FT 36.11 SQ FT 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. Scale: 1” = 588.5” Scale: 1” = 724.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 Scale: 1” = 529.0” Scale: 1” = 1895.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. 2211 Pech . , TX …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0005 BOA DATE: March 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 2136 E 7th St OWNER: Death & Taxes 512, LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: G. Maximiliano Martinez, P.E. ZONING: CS-CO-MU-NP (Central East Austin) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 92X129.9FT OLT 9 DIVISION B VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC: Section 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space from one (1) to zero (0) and Section 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space from one (1) to zero (0) SUMMARY: remodel an existing restaurant ISSUES: main access is along E 7th St and there is an elevation difference of 10 feet between E 7th St and the alley. Existing slopes and relatively small site area do not allow for the construction of an accessible route. ZONING LAND USES Site CS-CO-MU-NP SF-3-NP North South CS-CO-MU-NP East CS-MU-V-CO-NP West CS-CO-MU-NP General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed- Use Single-Family General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed- Use General Commercial Services- Mixed-use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed- Use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Blackshear-Prospect Hill Central Austin Concerned Architects Del Valle Community Coalition Non-profit East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance ITEM03/1 (Central East Austin) ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE ALLEY OHE 491 OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE 490 O H E 489 O H E 488 O H E 487 486 POTENTIAL ONSITE PARKING ELEVATION : 486' EXISTING GRADES EXCEED 5% SLOPES ADA ADA A D A O H E ADA ADA 2142 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP EXISTING USE: GENERAL RETAIL (3,500 SQFT) REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES: 1 SPACE SUBJECT SITE: 2136 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP PROPOSED USE: GENERAL RESTAURANT (9,450 SQFT) REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES: 5 SPACES FFE: 481' 4 ACCESSIBLE SPACES 4 STANDARD SPACES 485 484 483 482 A D A A D A A D A A D A A D A ADA ADA ADA ADA ADA A D A A D A A D A 481 TOTAL REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES BETWEEN 2136 AND 2142 E 7TH ST: …
N O I T P I R C S E D E T A D . O N MAX@MILIANENGINEERING.COM FIRM REG# F-22686 956.251.5146 N A G A E R E H T T S H T 7 E 6 3 1 2 2 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , Y T N U O C S I V A R T , N I T S U A T I B I H X E S T N E M T S U J D A F O D R A O B 1 OF 1 SITE AREA MAPITEM03/1-PRESENTATION 10' GRADEDIFFERENCEBETWEEN ALLEYAND E 7TH ST.ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION N O I T P I R C S E D E T A D . O N MAX@MILIANENGINEERING.COM FIRM REG# F-22686 956.251.5146 N A G A E R E H T T S H T 7 E 6 3 1 2 2 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , Y T N U O C S I V A R T , N I T S U A T I B I H X E S T N E M T S U J D A F O D R A O B 1 OF 1 E 7TH SITE FRONTAGEITEM03/3-PRESENTATION OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE ALLEY OHE 491 OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE 490 O H E 489 O H E 488 O H E 487 486 POTENTIAL ONSITE PARKING ELEVATION : 486' EXISTING GRADES EXCEED 5% SLOPES ADA ADA A D A O H E ADA ADA PROPOSED 2 STORY BUILDING ADDITION 485 A D A A D A A D A 484 ' 3 6 1 : H T G N E L L L A W G N I N I A T E R / P M A R A D A 482 A D A A D A A D A A D A 483 481 A D A ADA SUBJECT SITE: 2136 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP PROPOSED TWO STORY GENERAL RESTAURANT (9,450 SQFT) REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES: 5 SPACES FFE: 481' EAST 7TH STREET (80' ROW) 2142 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP EXISTING USE: …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0006 BOA DATE: March 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 3706 Meadowbank Dr OWNER: David & Stephanie Goodman AGENT: SITEATX, LLC -Jennifer Hanlen COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the F.A.R from 40% to 41.3% SUMMARY: complete a remodel addition to include a garage ISSUES: we had two Preliminary Plan Reviews (PPR) prior to Nov 2, 2023 Home Amendments taking place. ZONING LAND USES SF-3-NP Site North LA South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Association Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM04/1 � 0ev'ei0Tvment SERVICESeEPARTMENT � Building a Better and Safer Austin Together Board of Adjustment General/Parking Application outside Austin) I Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 Variance � For submitta l and fee information, see r t td· ·t Id I t WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, PDF that can be completed is a fillable electronically. To ensure your information is then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may key activates lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. be used to navigate links, emails, and buttons. to each field; Shift+ Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down The applicat complete Section ion must be complete and accurate 6 as needed. All information prior to submittal. is required (if applicable ). If more space is required, please For Office Use Only Case # (15-2025-0006ROW# 13466442 T ax# 0121060517 -----"'-"=..:.-=.;=,:;..:.:. --- __ .::.=....;:...=.;:;-=--:.=- -- Section 1: Applicant State111ent Street Address: 3706 MEADOWBANK DR AUSTIN TEXAS 78703 Subdivision Legal Description : LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 Lot(s): ___ 7 _____________ BROWN HERMAN ADDITION Division: Block(s): -=D __________ NO 2 SECTION 4 _ ....;::S;.:..F_-3;:;... -..:...;N:.:..P _________________ (WANG) _,,,C'"""o'°"'u=n=c=il,,_,D=is=t=r=-ic=t:,_,1..,0� Outlet: Zoning District: I/We JENNIFER HANLEN, SITE ATX, LLC on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for DAVID & STEPHANIE Month I February I, Day 11 I, Year 12025 GOODMAN I, hereby apply for a hearing before the affirm that on Board …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 February 10, 2025 Granted 2 Postponed 2 Withdrawn 1 1. 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8) 2. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use)(2) to increase the fuel dispensers and (3) to increase queue lanes 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: the front lot width and rear flag lot width 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 1. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property and (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease 0 1 0 new inquiries (Added Feb10# 2025) Denied Discussion Items Feb 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: none absent (1 regular board member vacant and 2 vacant alternate positions) 17 21 1 2 19 January 13, 2025 Granted 2 3. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District):(B) to allow more freestanding signs, (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot, (B) (2) to increase overall sign and (F) to allow for internally sign, (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way, 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements), (E) to decrease the setback, (F) (1) to increase height, (F) (2) to reduce clearance 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) and 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from impervious coverage requirements to increase Postponed 3 (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 3. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area and 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 5. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that …
March 3, 2025 Maximiliano Martinez 2136 E 7th St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2025-0005 Property Description: 92X129.9FT OLT 9 DIVISION B the request, provided Dear Maximiliano, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-6- 471(B) and 25-6-474(B) at 2136 E 7th ST. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com
March 3, 2025 Miss. Jennifer Hanlen 3706 Meadowbank Dr Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2025-0006 Property Description: LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 the request, provided Dear Jennifer, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 41.3% (requested) at 3706 MEADOWBANK DR. Austin Energy does not oppose that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com
3706 MEADOWBANK DR AUSTIN, TX 78703 CITY OF AUSTIN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS CASE #C15-2025-0006 ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION 3706 MEADOWBANK DR - VARIANCE REQUEST Requesting a variance from City of Austin Land Development Code: LDC Chapter 25-2, Sub Chapter F, Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted)- Gross Floor Area of max 40% allowed to increase to 41.3% ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION 3706 MEADOWBANK DR – KEY NOTES LOT SIZE 12,925 SF, ZONED SF-3-NP, SUB CHAP F DESIGN TEAM HAD (2) PAID PPR WITH RESIDENTIAL REVIEW TO REVIEW PLANS AT TIME OF DESIGN THE PARKING EXEMPTIONS WERE IN PLACE CURRENT NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION (PAGE 3 / SUB CHAP F) CALCS STILL LISTS ATTACHED GARAGE EXEMPTION PARKING REQUIRMENT WERE THEN REMOVED FOR BOTH SF AND COM PROJECTS REQUEST FOR INCREASE OF INSUBSTANTIAL 1.3% INCREASE IN FAR CALCS PROJECT HAS FULL SUPPORT OF WANG - W AUSTIN NH GROUP PROJECT HAS NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT – 7 LETTERS TOTAL SUBMITTED DESIGN PLANS ALREADY HAVE ONE APPROVED VARIANCE FOR GARAGE PLACEMENT ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP THE AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS THEIR EXEMPTONS WERE REMOVED AFTER DESIGN PLANS FOR THIS OWNER WERE FINALIZED. THE DESIGN TEAM WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE EXEMPTIONS WOULD STILL APPLY GIVEN THE FACT THAT THEY HAD PAID AND DOCUMENTED MEETINGS WITH THE CITY. IT HAS BEEN ASSUMED THAT THESE EXEMPTIONS WERE APPLICABLE PER THE CURRENT RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION. THIS PARTICULAR SECTION CAUSES A LOT OF CONFUSION WITH DESIGN TEAMS. ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP CURRENT CODE SECTION 25-2, SUB CHAPTER F, SECTION 3.3.2 An attached parking area if it is used to meet the minimum accessible spaces A garage that is less than 10 feet from the rear of the principal structure, provided that Up to 200 square feet of: requirement; or the garage is either: detached from the principal structure; or attached by a covered breezeway that is completely open on all sides, with a walkway not exceeding 6 feet in width and a roof not exceeding 8 feet in width. An applicant may receive only one 450-square foot exemption per site under paragraph A. An applicant who receives a 450-square foot exemption may receive an additional 200-foot exemption for the same site under paragraph B, but only for an attached parking area used to meet the minimum accessible spaces requirement. ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION AREA OF CHARACTER Approving a variance for lot size will have zero adverse impact …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March 10, 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 ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Yung-ju Kim 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on February 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for February 10, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Sign Variance case(s): 2. C16-2024-0001 Michael Everett for Rowdy Durham 6320 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 104.65 square feet to 314.86 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations …
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025, 6:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. Larry Franklin Hilda Gutierrez Kacey Hanson Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Beth Corbett Nitza Cuevas AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board member roll call. 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 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, February 10, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Briefing on Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager at City of Austin and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs at Travis County DISCUSSION ITEMS Discuss structure of working groups to align with Board’s overall goals and advocacy efforts. 4. Discuss City of Austin budget engagement process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and take possible action on appointing a representative and alternate from the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board to serve as a liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee liaison. Discuss and take possible action on the recommendation to support Goal 1 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan: Expand community food production, preserve agricultural lands, and increase the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production long-term in Austin/Travis County, Marissa Bell (land acquisition) and Board Member Matt Simon (regenerative agriculture). Discuss and take possible action on the recommendation to support Goal 3 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan: Improve farm worker and food worker livelihoods by ensuring training opportunities, and a safety net, defining career pathways, expanding strengthening opportunities for advancement for workers across the local …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20250210-04C: Support for Agricultural Land Acquisition and Preservation in Austin, Texas WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report indicates that less than 0.6% of the food consumed in Travis County is produced locally, and that approximately 16.8 acres of farmland are lost daily to development pressures, underscoring the critical need for dedicated agricultural land preservation efforts; and WHEREAS, land in Austin-Travis County is continuing to increase in value and decrease in quantity, it is imperative to act quickly as the cost of action will only increase over time; and WHEREAS, agricultural lands are vital to local food security, environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, and climate resilience; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, approved by the Austin City Council in October 2024, includes strategic, measurable, and time-bound goals and strategies to strengthen food security, promote environmental sustainability, and address climate change; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan’s Goal 1 prioritizes expanding community food production, preserving agricultural lands, and increasing the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production long-term in Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.1 of the Food Plan calls for the preservation of land for food production in Central Texas through conservation easements, fee-simple purchases, and land-banking, ensuring that farmland remains dedicated to agricultural use; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.2 directs the City of Austin and Travis County to pursue capital funding sources to finance the conservation of land for agricultural use through conservation easements or direct purchases; and WHEREAS, preserving agricultural land also supports the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan by promoting sustainable land use, strengthening local food systems, and reducing carbon footprints through localized food production; and WHEREAS, Natural Systems Goal 2 of the Austin Climate Equity Plan aims to protect 500,000 acres of farmland across the five-county region through legal conservation or regenerative agriculture programs by 2030; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin currently lacks a dedicated mechanism to effectively manage and prioritize the preservation of agricultural lands; and WHEREAS, there is a lack of coordination among City departments acquiring land for various purposes, such as water quality, flood control, and green space development, undermining the potential to support the City’s food and climate resilience goals, including agricultural production and carbon sequestration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board encourages the Austin City …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: (YYYYMMDD-XXX) (XXX is the agenda item number): Defining and Supporting Regenerative Agriculture NOTE: The “WHEREAS”s should give the background and the “NOW, THEREFORE,” should state what the board is requesting Council to do. WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report indicates that 21% of all greenhouse gas emissions in our community are related to the food supply chain; and WHEREAS, implementing Regenerative Agriculture supports the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which aims to ensure that by 2030, 100% of Austinites, especially those who are food insecure, can access a pro-climate, pro-health food systems that prioritize regenerative agriculture; and WHEREAS, the goals and strategies in the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, approved by the Austin City Council in October 2024, prioritize regenerative agriculture implementation, with reference to “regenerative agriculture” and food systems occurring 44 times throughout the document; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan states that a specific definition of Regenerative food production may need to be adopted to implement strategies under Goal 1, which pertain to agricultural land use (1.1,1.2) and community food systems support (1.6,1.12); and WHEREAS, a more specific definition is contained within the Resilient Farm Planning framework, which utilizes Conservation Practice Standards codified by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and quantifies the resulting greenhouse gas benefits; and WHEREAS, the Resilient Farm Planning process has seen wide adoption and proof of concept in California for over a decade, with 137 Resilient Farm Plans (called Carbon Farm Plans in California) encompassing 71,440 acres; and WHEREAS, the Resilient Farm Planning process can be also be applied to outdoor spaces such as parks, flood plain, and greenbelts; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Office of Sustainability has previously allocated funds for Texas’ First Resilient Farm plan at the Refugee Collective Farm, written and implemented with technical assistance from National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and Carbon Cycle Institute (CCI). This establishes a precedent of city support for collaborative plan implementation; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin currently lacks a dedicated mechanism to assist with the writing and implementation of Resilient Farm Plans; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grant is a current funding mechanism available to farmers that supports a more just and resilient Austin by providing direct funding for community-led solutions that enable transformative change in the …
Austin and Travis County Food Policy Board BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: : Recommended Support for Food Plan Goal 3 Implementation WHEREAS, the Austin City Council passed RESOLUTION NO. 20210610-039, which directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process for an Austin Food Plan in June 2021 to support a more resilient, equitable food system for the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan was developed through comprehensive and collaborative community workgroups across five identified issue areas, including 1.) Food Access and Consumption, 2.) Food Markets and Retail, 3.) Food Production, 4.) Post- Consumption and Food Waste, and 5.) Food Processing and Distribution, as well as input from a Community Advisory Committee, Community Food Ambassadors, planning teams across both City and County offices, and broad public engagement; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan outlines strategic, measurable, ambitious, realistic, time-bound, inclusive, and equitable objectives, goals, and strategies to be accomplished within the next five years to create a more just, accessible, and culturally diverse food system for Austin and Travis County that supports and sustains thriving communities, healthy ecosystems, and solutions to climate change where all individuals can reach their full potential; and WHEREAS, Goal 3 of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, "Livelihoods," seeks to improve farm worker and food worker livelihoods by ensuring a safety net, defining career pathways, expanding training opportunities, and strengthening opportunities for advancement across the local food system; and WHEREAS, over 65,000 people are employed in the food sector across Travis County, many of whom earn some of the lowest wages in our local economy, making the implementation of Goal 3 essential to supporting economic stability, worker well-being, and a thriving regional food economy; and WHEREAS, successful implementation of Goal 3 requires specific actions, including: Defining criteria for a livable wage in the food service industry using nationally recognized frameworks, paired with business engagement and data analysis to create a regionally appropriate standard; Conducting regular, culturally appropriate worker surveys and focus groups to assess needs, work environments, and career opportunities to inform responsive policy and program development; Establishing a commission or working group under the Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board to address food and farm worker rights, including benefits, unfair labor practices, and workplace safety; Researching and recommending incentives such as tax rebates and wage supplements to support food system employers who provide livable wages and fair labor practices; Expanding workforce training …
TEMPLATE FOR BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board) Food Plan Goal: • 6.5: Expand benefits and access to nutritious foods through programs that amplify and supplement the purchasing power of individuals and households facing food and nutrition insecurity and explore the feasibility of creating a locally funded nutrition incentive program with less restrictive eligibility criteria than SNAP/WIC WHEREAS, food insecurity disproportionately affects vulnerable populations in Austin/Travis County, creating significant barriers to nutritious food access for individuals and households with limited resources; WHEREAS, where value multiplying programs are an effective model of extending purchasing power for nutritious foods, allowing SNAP recipients to double their spending on fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets; WHEREAS, the need for culturally relevant nutrition education and cooking skills training, can empower community members to make healthy, affordable food choices; WHEREAS, current food assistance programs often have restrictive eligibility criteria that exclude many community members experiencing economic hardship; WHEREAS, technological barriers and limited digital literacy can further complicate access to food assistance resources and online food shopping options; WHEREAS, language and disability barriers continue to create additional challenges for individuals seeking food assistance and nutrition support; WHEREAS, existing successful local programs that provide valuable frameworks for expanding food access and nutrition education; new programs can and need to be created; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board recommends the City of Austin expand and enhance Nutrition Incentive Programs, building upon the successful value purchasing models to create a locally funded nutrition incentive program with more flexible eligibility criteria that complement existing federal/state/local assistance programs. These efforts could provide additional purchasing power for nutritious foods, particularly fresh produce and local agricultural products and create mechanisms to support both farmers and food-insecure households. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board encourages Austin City Council to provide funding for Nutrition Education and Skill-Building initiatives to increase utilization and health among vulnerable populations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board recommends the City Council reduce Barriers to Food Assistance through accessible digital and in-person application processes, where application materials and support services are provided in multiple languages and create accessible accommodates for individuals with disabilities. in all food assistance program communications BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that these recommendations align with the city's commitment to the food plan, equity, health, and community support, recognizing that …
