What happens when residents call 3-1-1 and they cannot keep the animal and they cannot take them to the shelter? If a resident needs to have a found dog picked up, Austin 3-1-1 will enter a “Found Animal - Pick Up” service request that goes to ASO for review and follow up. Right now, we give the resident the expectation that Animal Protection personnel will contact them within 24 hours as noted at the end of the service request process. If the resident needs to speak to ASO staff right away, we also implement our escalation process. This call is transferred to our command center who then reaches out to ASO on a supervisor line or sends an email to an ASO group to let them know this resident needs a callback as soon as possible. We are currently working with our department partners on updates to the service request process. For ASO we have begun a review of the “Found Animal – Pick Up” service request which includes a change in the name of the service request type to “Animal Protection – Found Animal Assistance”. Once the service request is entered, Animal Protection will contact them within 24 hours to provide them available options and assistance. The updates to the service request are scheduled to take place in September. In addition, our team is in the process of reviewing all FAQ articles we have about ASO to confirm documentation has the most accurate information available. It is the responsibility of the department to let us know every time they update processes, procedures, or items such as operating days and hours. It helps to provide us the documentation before it becomes effective or as soon as possible to allow time to update the content in our system and to train our staff.
August 5, 2022 Tony Nguyen 4507 N Ih 35 Svrd Nb Austin TX, 78722 Re: C16-2022-0004 Dear Tony, Property Description: LOT 1 TERRY ROSS ADDN Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Sections 25-10- 123(B)(2)(a)(i) and 25-10-123(B)(3)(a) at 4507 N Interstate 35. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM3/1-LATE BACKUP
August 5, 2022 Board of Adjustment 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 RE: Case #C15-2022-0043, 509 E. 38th Street Dear Chair Cohen, Vice Chair Hawthorne, and Members of the Board of Adjustment, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write to you today to respectfully support the owner’s request for a variance to subdivide 509 E. 38th Street with a reduced setback requirement in order to retain the existing historic-age home on the lot. The current code requires a setback of 10 feet and the owner requests a reduction to 9 feet and 4 inches. This variance will allow the owners to keep the existing house while creating density in a Central Austin neighborhood through subdivision and infill. If the variance is not granted, the owners of the property will be required to demolish the existing structure before finalizing the subdivision. The residence at 509 E. 38th Street was built in 1958 and sits on an oversized lot of 14,027 SF. It is an example of a Mid-century Ranch house that is characteristic of post-war American development and exhibits distinctive architectural features such as low-pitch roof lines, limestone veneer, and an oversized chimney. The house is in excellent condition and there is no reason why it cannot continue to serve as a home for future families. Too often our land development code incentivizes the demolition of existing, more affordable housing stock throughout Central Austin - in this case, because of a mere eight-inch discrepancy. This practice has environmental implications as well. We know based on our research that construction and demolition debris accounted for 25% of the waste found in Travis County’s three municipal solid waste landfills in 2020. If preserved, we believe this property is well suited to serve as an example of best practices in promoting preservation, sustainability, and density by balancing preservation and thoughtful new infill development. In a development climate that incentivizes preservation over demolition, we applaud the owner’s efforts to preserve older housing stock, add new housing, and divert landfill waste. It is for these reasons that Preservation Austin encourages the Board of Adjustment to grant this variance and allow the owners of 509 E. 39th Street to subdivide the lot with a reduced setback of 9 feet and 4 inches. Thank you for your service to the community, Linda Y. Jackson, …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Victoria Ramirez, Elaine Ramirez, Diana RE: REMINDER: August 8, 2022 PRESENTATION & Virtual Speaker Registration deadlines Monday, August 01, 2022 1:17:20 PM image004.png image006.png image007.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We would like to request a postponement of this case to the September BOA hearing. More time is needed to produce renderings, as requested by Board Members. Please advise if I should submit a formal request on letterhead (electronically) or if this will suffice. Elaine – Thank you, Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78745 From: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 12:31 PM Cc: Ramirez, Diana <Diana.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: REMINDER: August 8, 2022 PRESENTATION & Virtual Speaker Registration deadlines Good afternoon Applicants on the Mon. August 8th, 2022 BOA mtg. Agenda, If you are receiving this e-mail, I have not received your Presentation. Please read this entire e-mail and note all deadlines The deadline to submit the Presentation (must be submitted in PDF format or PowerPoint) is TODAY, Monday, August 1st, before 3p.m. You will need to submit a Presentation each month you go before the Board, even if you have gone the previous month(s) Presentation: If you would like the Board to follow along with you as you are giving your presentation (You will have 5 minutes to hone in on the main aspects of the case as you are presenting the case to the Board), you will need to have your Presentation completed and sent to me in PDF format or PowerPoint to give to our City Technician as well as our BOA Board will have access to view this the week prior to the meeting (DO NOT send in a drop box, link, etc. as our systems do not support these formats). The Deadline for this is Monday, August 1st, before 3p.m. No late Presentations or updated Presentations will be accepted after 3p.m. on Mon. Aug. 1st. The Presentation will need to be labeled with the following information: case #, address of project and name of Applicant speaking at the meeting. You will need to submit a Presentation each month you go before the Board, even if you have gone the previous month(s) The deadline for Applicants participating virtually (must be by deadline, no late virtual applicant/additional speakers will be able to register) is TODAY, Monday, August 1st, before …
EXISTING 484 SF TWO-CAR GARAGE TO BE DEMOLISHED NO WORK IS PROPOSED ON THE EXISTING PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE A V E N U E C C:\USERS\BELOV\DROPBOX\BELOV TEAM FOLDER\_SEAS\_PROJECTS\0051_4001 AVE C - SEEMA\CAD\SITE PLAN ROOF EXISTING.DWG 40TH STREET AVE C ADU 11104 Jordan Ln. Austin, TX 78758 Project No. 051 Owner Architect Seema Agarwala, Nace Golding 4001 Ave. C, Austin, TX 78751 Tel (512) 422 3753 Saint Elmo Architecture Studio 211 Rowland Dr, Austin, TX Tel (917) 573 1747 Structural Engineer - Mechanical Engineer No Description 01 ARC Date 8/8/2022 I E N L Y T R E P O R P Y A W Y E L L A These drawings are for review, design and scope description only. No representation is made to the accuracy of the drawings with respect to existing conditions or dimensions. All consultants and contractors must verify any and all conditions and dimensions in the field which are critical to their work as required. Do not scale drawings: written dimensions govern. EXISTING SITE PLAN 0 2' 4' 8' N Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Date: 08/3/22 A-1.0 NEW 1,100 TWO-STORY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT NO WORK IS PROPOSED ON THE EXISTING PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE A V E N U E C C:\USERS\BELOV\DROPBOX\BELOV TEAM FOLDER\_SEAS\_PROJECTS\0051_4001 AVE C - SEEMA\CAD\SITE PLAN ROOF PROPOSED.DWG 40TH STREET AVE C ADU 11104 Jordan Ln. Austin, TX 78758 Project No. 051 Owner Architect Seema Agarwala, Nace Golding 4001 Ave. C, Austin, TX 78751 Tel (512) 422 3753 Saint Elmo Architecture Studio 211 Rowland Dr, Austin, TX Tel (917) 573 1747 Structural Engineer - Mechanical Engineer No Description 01 ARC Date 8/8/2022 I E N L Y T R E P O R P Y A W Y E L L A These drawings are for review, design and scope description only. No representation is made to the accuracy of the drawings with respect to existing conditions or dimensions. All consultants and contractors must verify any and all conditions and dimensions in the field which are critical to their work as required. Do not scale drawings: written dimensions govern. PROPOSED SITE PLAN 0 2' 4' 8' N Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Date: 08/3/22 A-2.0 NO WORK IS PROPOSED ON THE EXISTING PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE EXISTING 484 SF TWO-CAR GARAGE TO BE DEMOLISHED NO WORK IS PROPOSED ON THE EXISTING PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE NEW 1,100 TWO-STORY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AVE C ADU 11104 Jordan Ln. Austin, TX 78758 Project …
THIS DRAWING IS FOR REVIEW/PRICING PURPOSES ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTTION Project: REMODEL FOR Flanagan-Heierman House 3909 Avenue G Austin,Texas ISSUE DATE A2.0 THIS DRAWING IS FOR REVIEW/PRICING PURPOSES ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTTION Project: REMODEL FOR Flanagan-Heierman House 3909 Avenue G Austin,Texas ISSUE DATE A2.1
Overall scope of work for 1602 Nickerson St: 1. Repair damaged wooden siding; replace siding where rotted 2. Replace rotten or damaged trim 3. Paint entire house and trim; sanding to remove rough paint and removing old cables 4. Remove bricks from front porch elevation of house 5. Replace rotten or damaged drip guards on top of windows as needed 6. Replace front brick columns with craftsman style wood, add wood columns to center brick columns. 7. Replace front porch metal handrails with wooden handrails 8. Replace rotted porch beams Remove half of bricks, add cap to match center columns. Replace internal support column with proper Remove brick veneer from front elevation Replace framing and broken wood Replace boards to create seamless look Remove half of bricks, add cap to match center columns. Replace internal support column with proper Add 2 additional wooden center columns - adding additional support to remove sag Remove metal railings, replace with wooden railings on front and sides. Remove brick veneer from front elevation Design Idea for Column Replacement Column Design Inspiration Wood Handrail design Replacement handrail design Remove unused cabling from front of house Remove brick veneer, expose siding underneath. Repair damaged siding as needed. Otherwise, sand and paint siding. Repair/replace vent Replace window drip edges Replace wooden drip edge Repair concrete skirting Replace wood trim that covers support beam. (Replace support beam - separate estimate) Replace metal railing with wooden railing Replace rotted wood siding Replace rotted wood trim Replace drip edge above window Replace drip edge Repair concrete skirting Repair siding that is pulling away or rotten Replace wooden facade Rehang or remove gutters to avoid water overflowing on wood siding Replace metal railing with wooden railing Replace support beam if rotted Prevent water from overrunning gutters during rain Replace rotten siding And repair or replace other siding on side Replace all rotten siding and trim
ST R UCT UR E O N A DJA CENT P R OP ER T Y 140.00' P R O P E R T Y L I N E 5 . 0 0 S E T B A C K L I N E 5 . 0 0 S E T B A C K L I N E P R O P E R T Y L I N E 140.00' VAR. W IDT H E A S E ME NT EX IST ING S INGL E STORY , S INGL E FA MILY R ES ID ENC E TO BE R E MO D E L E D / E NL A R G E D EXIST. GR A V EL W A L K A C EX IST . C O V E R E D PA T IO ' 3 3 . 9 4 E N I L Y T R E P O R P K L A W E D I S . T S I X E E N I L K C A B T E S 0 0 . 5 2 E N I L K C A B T E S 0 0 . 5 2 T E E R T S E G D I R N E K C A R B T E E R T S E G D I R N E K C A R B ST R UCT UR E O N A DJA CENT P R OP ER T Y 140.00' P R O P E R T Y L I N E N E W COV ER ED PATIO 5 . 0 0 S E T B A C K L I N E N E W T W O ST OR Y A DU 11.24' E N I L Y T R E P O R P E N I L K C A B T E S 0 0 . 0 1 Y E L L A ' 3 3 . 9 4 N E W C O NC R E T E DR IV E N E W DET A CHED G A R G E 5 . 0 0 S E T B A C K L I N E P R O P E R T Y L I N E 140.00' N E W UNC …
2107 BRACKENRIDGE 2107 BRACKENRIDGE STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 LEGAL DESCRIPTION AREA CALCULATIONS: 58X171.63FT SWISHER ADDN LOT SIZE: 9911 SF Project: 2107 BRACKENRIDGE MTTR MGMT 213 590.2868 BEN@MA77ER.COM COA BUILDING COVERAGE: 3116 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE 40% = 2452 SF) COA IMPERVIOUS COVER: 3992 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE: 45% = 4460 SF) COA GROSS FLOOR AREA: 3731 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE 40% = 2452 SF) T S E G D I R N E K C A R B 7 0 1 2 4 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , N I T S U A DATE: 05/04/22 JOB #: 22.0504 SURVEY A0.0 SURVEY 1 24X36 SIZE SCALE: 1" = 15-0" (11X17 SIZE SCALE: 1" = 30'-0") All rights reserved. All designs, drawings, plans & specifications are the property of MTTR MGMT, LLC. Purchaser's rights are conditional & limited to a one-time use to construct a single project on the site & use is limited specifically to such property. The use or reproduction of these plans concerning any other construction is strictly prohibited without the written permission of MTTR MGMT, LLC SITE NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. ALL F.F.E. HEIGHTS ARE LISTED ON THE ELEVATIONS. PLEASE LOOK TO THE A3 AND STRUCTURAL SHEETS IN ORDER TO COORDINATE. ALL HEIGHTS ARE ESTIMATIONS BASED ON THE SURVEY. VERIFY ALL HEIGHTS IN FIELD WITH A SURVEYOR AND COORDINATE IF ANY DISCREPANCY IS DISCOVERED. ALL UTILITY LOCATIONS ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY. COORDINATE ALL FINAL UTILITY LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION TYPE WITH UTILITY CONTRACTORS. FINAL SLAB HEIGHTS ARE BASED ON THE ENGINEERS DRAWINGS. COORDINATE IF ANY DISCREPANCY IS DISCOVERD PRIOR TO FORM WORK BEING INSTALLED. LEGEND AC EM GM WM WH w A/C UNIT ELEC. METER GAS METER WATER METER WATER HEATER WATER WASTE WATER POOL EQUIP POOL EQUIPMENT -4" LIVING 10' CLG DINING 10' CLG KITCHEN 10' CLG -4" MASTER BEDROOM 10' CLG BEDROOM B 10' CLG NO STEP -4" BEDROOM A 10' CLG BEDROOM A 10' CLG PANTRY REF NO STEP -4" KITCHEN 10' CLG FIRST FLOOR GFA 2172 SF OFFICE BUILT IN UP TO 2 DINING 10' CLG LIVING 10' CLG PANTRY REF UP TO 2 OFFICE BUILT IN UP FROM 1 BEDROOM B 10' CLG MASTER CLOSET NO STEP -4" MASTER CLOSET ATTIC LADDERSECOND FLOOR GFA 1802 SF NO STEP -4" CHASE LINEN MASTER BEDROOM 10' CLG CHASE UP FROM 1 TOTAL GFA 3974 SF HVAC CLOSET NO STEP -4" GFA CALCULATIONS 3 …
July 2022 July 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome rate for July was 96.73 percent. • A total of 1,240 animals were brought to the shelter which included 697 dogs, 460 cats, 47 wild animals, 12 rabbits, 11 guinea pigs, five fish, three domestic birds, and one snake. • A total of 681 animals were adopted (363 cats, 313 dogs, and 5 small pets). • A total of 108 dogs, cats, and birds were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 26 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 21 fencing assistance applications and implanted 7 microchips. • Officers impounded 182 injured animals and delivered 103 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 202 rabies exposure reports and submitted 47 specimens for rabies testing. Four bats tested positive for rabies and an additional six were considered non-negative due to being too decomposed to test. • 6 total coyote related activities (for Travis County) o 4 sightings o 1 encounters o 1 incidents • Out of 6 coyote related activities, 6 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident) • Encounters: • Incidents: o 1 encounter involved a coyote attacking a domestic animal o 1 incident involved a coyote attacking a domestic animal Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 351 volunteers donated 5,113 hours of volunteer service. Animal Protection July 2022 Animal Services Report • The Volunteer Coordinators held five orientations for new volunteers in July, introducing 211 people to the shelter programs. 82 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in June. • 26 Community Service Restitution individuals performed 123 hours of laundry, dishes, and other duties as assigned. • 162 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 280 different individuals/families fostered. • 254 new foster applications were processed. (This number does not include walk-in / in person applications that were processed.) • There are currently 1,142 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. • 10 pets died or were euthanized in foster care. • As of August 2, 6:55 a.m., there were 412 animals in foster care. • 197 animals were transferred to 21 in-state AAC Rescue Partners (compared to 244 animals for July 2021). • 65 dogs were transported to 10 out-of-state AAC Rescue Partners …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council July 27, 2022 Denise Lucas, Director, Development Services Department Board of Adjustment Applicant Assistance Program - Staff Response to Resolution No. 20211014-045 On October 14, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20211014-045 directing the City Manager to explore the creation of a Board of Adjustment Applicant Assistance Program (BAAP) for residential homestead applicants who are requesting a hardship variance or special exception. Staff have explored the creation of BAAP as well as a funding source. The staff focus for Board of Adjustment variance requests was narrowed to Residential Homestead Variances under a Zoning Variance or a Special Exception Variance. These are the two types of variance requests which cover the Council’s intended area of support. Based on previous variance request applications, staff anticipates 9 variance requests could be 100% financially supported each year at an approximate cost of $10,000 per year. The funding source for BAAP Fund for the financial support would come from the General Fund and would be budgeted each year. In addition, staff has identified an existing contract, managed by Austin Public Health, which will allow applicants access to pro-bono legal services. Collectively, the BAAP Fund will support fee waivers or reductions for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria; as well as pro bono assistance with navigating the application process and subsequent proceedings. Staff recommends creation of the BAAP Fund, which includes a recommended start date of October 1, 2022. Staff will await further direction from the City Council. If the Council adopts an action to create the BAAP Fund, staff will create the BAAP Fund program guidelines and will track program participants and outcomes for one year and report that information back to Council. Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Doron Silberstein, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, at doron.silberstein@austintexas.gov or (512) 978-1732. xc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager Anne Morgan, Acting City Manager J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220808-002 August 8, 2022 Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Austin Energy Budget Date: Subject: Motioned By: Commissioner Chapman Recommendation The Electric Utility Commission endorses the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Austin Energy budget with the following modifications: Description of Recommendation to Council Seconded By: Commissioner Jonker • The EUC wants to make it clear that in endorsing the Austin Energy FY 2023 budget, we are not endorsing changes related to the proposed base rate increase introduced by Austin Energy on April 18th. • Additional costs related to the Fayette Coal Plant as laid out in the budget should be carefully scrutinized by city council given the stated goal of getting out of coal by the end of the year. • City Council should authorize funding in FY 2023 for an update to the 2015 Decommissioning study to determine if the budgetary set-aside of $8 million dollars per year to the non-nuclear decommissioning fund is the appropriate amount. • With nearly half of Austin’s population living in rental housing, we recommend the Council review current efforts by Austin Energy to make improvements to energy efficiency programs and ensure equity in access to efficiency programs. • Funding for direct install weatherization programs and multi-family programs have remained stagnant in FY 2023 as proposed. The EUC recommends that Council work with Austin Energy to increase the budgets of multi-family and home weatherization programs proportionally to the overall increase in the Customer Energy Solutions budget. In order to assess community concerns with potential groundwater contamination in the area of the coal plant, City Council should authorize up to $100,000 in additional groundwater testing for a third-party to conduct focused testing of groundwater and water wells in the immediate area. Chair Hopkins, Vice Chair Tuttle, Commissioner Chapman, Commissioner Ferchill, Commissioner Hadden, Commissioner Jonker, Commissioner Reed, Commissioner Trostle • Vote For: Against: None Abstain: None 1 of 2 Absent: Commissioner Bowen, Commissioner Funkhauser Attest: Robin Otto, Staff Liaison 2 of 2
