To: Chair and Commissioners of the City of Austin Planning Commission; Ms. Sherri Sirwaitis CC: Mr. Andrew Rivera From: Nathalie Frensley, District 7 Re: Item 18, C14-2022-0120 – 5003 Burnet Road, FOR Staff Recommendation to Rezone to CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP Mr. Rivera – Could you please add this to backup for Item 18? Thank you very much. Dear Chair and Commissioners of the Planning Commission – Please support Ms. Sherri Sirwaitis’ recommendation and the applicant’s willingness to rezone the tenant space at 5003 Burnet Road from CS-MU-V-CO-NP to CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP, which will allow for package liquor sales only. We deeply appreciate Ms. Sirwaitis’ and the applicant’s sensitivity to early neighborhood concerns that the tenant space at 5003 Burnet could become a bar now or in the future. For those commissioners unfamiliar with that locale, the commercial area is organically developing into a medical and social services district, bounded by family residential with three daycares and three schools, creating a community area in which a bar/lounge would be a very inappropriate use. Ally Medical Emergency Room is approximately 2/3 of a mile to the north and Eye Physicians of Austin, which is adjacent to 5003 Burnet, anchor this emerging medical district. Eye Physicians of Austin is a major ophthalmological and surgical facility, with many patients. Within .5 miles, the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Disabled is a major state health facility and school and many of its adult clients live close by 5003 Burnet Road. Both Allandale and Brentwood Neighborhood associations had early concerns about a bar and potentially inebriated patrons in an area with one of the highest concentrations of visually disabled pedestrians in Austin. There is additional context supporting Ms. Sirwaitis’ staff recommendation for package liquor sales only. Other Social services/senior citizen support are in proximity to this property, including the Dyslexia-Orton Dyslexia Society (.5 miles), Austin Crisis Center (.5 miles), and an eldercare residential facility (.3 miles). Campaigns for People is only 528’ away from 5003 Burnet. Other medical offices and services are also in proximity (.5-.2 miles), including three doctors’ offices and ATX Primary Care. A doctor’s office and an optometrist are each only 528’ away from 5003 Burnet. There are three daycares within 1500’ of 5003 Burnet, and the Truelove Montessori and Huntington-Surrey High School are in close proximity. Please vote to support Ms. Sirwaitis’ recommendation to rezone to CS-1-MU-V- CO-NP, which will allow for package liquor …
MBE/WBE Annual Update to Mueller Commission Section 11 Homes RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Parkside by Pearlstone AMLI Branch Park Pump Track at Southeast Greenway Austin Modern Lofts at Berkman The Mueller Vision & Catellus Goals • Community goals for Mueller include: – East Austin revitalization – Economic activity and opportunity – A diverse and inclusive community • Drivers for success include high levels of participation by MBE/WBE and local businesses • MBE/WBE business efforts coordinate with overall community diversity efforts Additional Catellus Goals: Strive for maximum participation by MBE/WBE contractors for design and construction of infrastructure Create conditions for MBE/WBE investors and tenants to succeed Continue to work with community stakeholders • Go beyond the MDA resolution to collaborate with third- party developers • • • Page 2 RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Mueller House Condos Master Developer Projects Catellus acquires land and contracts for: RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Row Homes • Infrastructure: o Roads o Utilities o Water quality ponds o Residential lots o Commercial parcels • Parks and amenities: o Trails o Irrigation o Park structures o Picnic areas o Playgrounds Page 3 Residential lots and commercial sites are sold to third-party developers Section 11 Lots and Homes RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Master Developer Policy & Procedures Catellus policy for master developer projects: Contractors must meet specified goals for MBE/WBE participation OR demonstrate good-faith effort • MBE/WBE participation plays significant role in evaluation of proposals Catellus works with prime contractors to increase MBE/WBE participation Policy includes provisions for monitoring compliance over life of contract Catellus procedures for master developer projects: Catellus delivers bid documents to: • o City of Austin SMBR Dept. for distribution to city plan room o Other area plan rooms: – US Hispanic Contractors Association de Austin – Austin Black Contractors Association – Austin United Metropolitan Black Contractors’ Association – Asian Construction Trades Association Contractors advertise and notify MBE/WBEs of subcontracting opportunities Prime contractors must document good-faith efforts before Catellus will execute contract Page 4 • • • • • Master Developer Results Through May 31, 2022: • MBE/WBE contracts to date: $51.15 million — 24% of total • Dollars paid to MBE/WBEs: $50.94 million • Number of MBE/WBEs: 90+ businesses % MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Asian Pacific-Owned $1.06M, 2% RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Woman-Owned $15.87M, 31% Latinx-Owned $21.20M, 42% African American-Owned $12.78M, 25% Page 5 Native American-Owned $15K, 0.03% Future Infrastructure Development …
Development Update to RMMA PIAC Development Update to RMMA PIAC: Jan. 14, 2020 RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 1 Recently Completed Projects Development Update to RMMA PIAC: Jan. 14, 2020 Jessie Andrews Park RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Origin Hotel; photos courtesy Chase Daniel Southeast Greenway with Skate Park & Pump Track Branch Park Pavilion 2 Upon Completion Upon Completion RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Residential ≈6,900 homes and apartments Infrastructure ≈$300 million Greenspace 140 acres Institutional & Civic ≈2.35 million sf Office ≈2.3 million sf Retail ≈750,000 sf 3 All dates and figures in this presentation are subject to change without notice Newest Section of Homes Origin Hotel • 371 homes with 25% affordable • 10 different home types • Approximately 27% complete Tilley St. Zach Scott St. Tom Miller St. Tom Miller St. February 2021 RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 As of 09/24/22 4 Austin Modern Lofts - South Origin Hotel • Broke ground June 2021; first row home move-ins expected Q1 2023 • 90 units: 34 condos (27 affordable) plus 56 row homes • Located at Berkman Dr. and Tom Miller St. RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 5 Austin Modern Lofts - North Origin Hotel • Broke ground Jan 2022; first move-ins expected Q1 2023 • 39 units: 31 condos (6 affordable) plus 8 shop houses • Lines Performing Arts Center garage at 51st St. and Mueller Blvd. RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 6 Parkside Condos by Pearlstone Origin Hotel • Broke ground May 2021; first move-ins expected Q4 2023 • 200 units with 15% affordable • One-, two- and three-bedroom units • 8 ground-floor office spaces and ≈5,000 sf of retail Rendering RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 As of 09/24/22 7 Ryan Companies Multifamily Origin Hotel • Broke ground March 2022; anticipate first move-ins by Q1 2024 • 345 units with 15% affordable at 60% MFI • Located between Berkman, Sorin, Vaughan and McCurdy streets RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 AMLI Branch Park Origin Hotel • Broke ground Feb 2020; first move-ins at first building began summer 2022 • 406 units with 15% affordable • ≈23,000 sf of ground floor retail • Two buildings along Aldrich between McBee and Philomena St. RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 9 AMLI Ivy Origin Hotel • Broke ground Jan 2022; anticipate first move-ins Q4 …
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20221110-23 Date: October 11, 2022 Subject: Environmental Protection, Landscape Requirements, and Site Plan Requirements Motioned By: Commissioner Cox Recommendation Approve Staff’s recommendation related to amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements and include the following amendments: Seconded By: Vice-Chair Hempel 1) Postpone consideration of the Functional Green sub-item, contained in 25-8-Subchapter C, for Staff to provide the following to the Planning Commission: - Provide results of additional formal engagement with community, industry, and other departments. Preferably, provide a summary of stakeholder comments and response from Staff. - Work with City staff and stakeholders to provide an analysis of the impact of these provisions on developable space in CBD, DMU, VMU, UNO, TOD, MF-6, zoning districts and all -MU combining districts, including providing a minimum of two test cases for each zone to consider real-life impact. - Work with City staff and stakeholders to provide an analysis of a minimum of 2 test cases that apply to a scenario with small site less than 1 acre and less than 5,000 sq ft impervious cover, approved in the last 2 years. - Provide greater definition in the Affordability Impact Statement regarding anticipated costs and environmental benefits. - Work with City staff and stakeholders to provide test cases with financial modeling for different project sites in different zoning districts to understand the financial impact of these requirenents, both one-time capital costs and recurring O&M costs, including, but not limited to, assessing CBD, DMU, MF-6, and VMU projects. - Work with HPD staff to assess the utilization of bonus entitlements to incentivize these requirements and minimize cost and developable space impacts. - Work with staff from HPD, Corridor Program Office, and Project Connect Office to assess the implications of this requirement on the ETOD and other corridor planning processes currently underway, with the aim to ensure that housing capacity contiues to support mode shift goals. 1 of 3 - Ensure that regular revisions to landscape design and plantings do not require a Site Plan Revision. - Provide the literature review conducted to define the multipliers for all allowable landcsape elements. - Provide the basis on which the 0.3 threshold requirement was set. - Explain how these requirements will converge with parkland dedication, Great Streets, UNO street design, landcaping, and other exisiting code requirements. - Assess and provide a data-based review of the environmental impact …
Development Update to RMMA PIAC Development Update to RMMA PIAC: Jan. 14, 2020 RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 1 Recently Completed Projects Development Update to RMMA PIAC: Jan. 14, 2020 Jessie Andrews Park RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Origin Hotel; photos courtesy Chase Daniel Southeast Greenway with Skate Park & Pump Track Branch Park Pavilion 2 Upon Completion Upon Completion RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Residential ≈6,900 homes and apartments Infrastructure ≈$300 million Greenspace 140 acres Institutional & Civic ≈2.35 million sf Office ≈2.3 million sf Retail ≈750,000 sf 3 All dates and figures in this presentation are subject to change without notice Newest Section of Homes Origin Hotel • 371 homes with 25% affordable • 10 different home types • Approximately 27% complete Tilley St. Zach Scott St. Tom Miller St. Tom Miller St. February 2021 RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 As of 09/24/22 4 Austin Modern Lofts - South Origin Hotel • Broke ground June 2021; first row home move-ins expected Q1 2023 • 90 units: 34 condos (27 affordable) plus 56 row homes • Located at Berkman Dr. and Tom Miller St. RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 5 Austin Modern Lofts - North Origin Hotel • Broke ground Jan 2022; first move-ins expected Q1 2023 • 39 units: 31 condos (6 affordable) plus 8 shop houses • Lines Performing Arts Center garage at 51st St. and Mueller Blvd. RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 6 Parkside Condos by Pearlstone Origin Hotel • Broke ground May 2021; first move-ins expected Q4 2023 • 200 units with 15% affordable • One-, two- and three-bedroom units • 8 ground-floor office spaces and ≈5,000 sf of retail Rendering RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 As of 09/24/22 7 Ryan Companies Multifamily Origin Hotel • Broke ground March 2022; anticipate first move-ins by Q1 2024 • 345 units with 15% affordable at 60% MFI • Located between Berkman, Sorin, Vaughan and McCurdy streets RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 AMLI Branch Park Origin Hotel • Broke ground Feb 2020; first move-ins at first building began summer 2022 • 406 units with 15% affordable • ≈23,000 sf of ground floor retail • Two buildings along Aldrich between McBee and Philomena St. RMMA PIAC October 11, 2022 Rendering As of 09/24/22 9 AMLI Ivy Origin Hotel • Broke ground Jan 2022; anticipate first move-ins Q4 …
PLANNING COMMISSION October 11, 2022 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on October 11, 2022 in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Carmen Llanes Pulido Arati Singh – Ex -Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Spencer Cronk – Ex-Officio One vacancy on the Commission (District 2) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting 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 September 27, 2022. Motion to approve the minutes of September 27, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Vice-Chair Hempel on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Llanes Pulido absent. One vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2018-0021.02 - Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use; District 3 Location: 5100, 5208 & 5010 E. Oltorf Street and 2424 & 2424 1/2 Riverside Farms Road, Country Club West Watershed; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined (Pleasant Valley) NP Area Owner/Applicant: ADD Land, Ltd. And Charitable Holdings II Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Office and Rural Residential to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Indefinite postponement request by Applicant Postponement Request: Motion to grant Applicant request for indefinite postponement was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Vice-Chair Hempel on a vote of 11- 0. Commissioner Llanes Pulido absent. One vacancy on the dais. 3. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0028.01 - 11114 and 11206 Joseph Clayton Drive; Location: District 1 11114, 11206, 11206 ½, 11212 ½ & 11220 JOSEPH CLAYTON DR, Walnut Creek Watershed; Heritage Hills/Windsor Hills NP Area Owner/Applicant: Steve A. Stratton Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2022-0028.01 - 11114 and 11206 Joseph Clayton Drive located at 11114, …
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 11, 2022 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Corky Hilliard • Jason Hyde • Christopher Jackson Staff in Attendance: • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Susana Carbajal, Economic Development Department • Pam Hefner, EDD • Jill Fagan, EDD • Kate Clark, EDD • Matthew Schmidt, EDD a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL b. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Hyde was off the dais, and Commissioner Martin was absent. 1 2. Discussion by Economic Development Department on Control Tower Updates: Pam Hefner (Economic Development Department) provided updates on recent actions related to the Control Tower and Plaza. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion by Catellus regarding MBE/WBE updates: Brian Dolezal (Catellus) provided updates and information on MBE/WBE goals, procurement efforts and achievements. 4. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates: Brian Dolezal (Catellus) provided an expanded update on current construction activity in the Mueller Development, as well as upcoming events. 5. Discuss and approve 2023 RMMA PIAC Schedule: Proposed meeting schedule was approved on Commissioner Sokolic’s motion and Commissioner Krivoniak’s second on an 9-0 vote. Commissioner Martin was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS items: a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda i. Affordable Housing Updates ii. Transition Working Group Updates iii. New Commission Member Training iv. Mueller Development Demographic Updates The Commissioners were asked to provide Chairman Jones with potential future agenda items. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the November 15, 2022 meeting on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Ronsonette’s second on a 8-0 vote. 2
Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 11, 2022 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022 The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor – Congress Conference Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks called the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair, Lyn Nance-Hendricks Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bob Batlan, Anna Bocchini, Michelle Dahlstrom, Sean Forkner, Vice Chair Jeff Musgrove, Calvin Williams PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on August 9, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of 08/09/2022 were approved on Sean Forkner’s motion, Michelle Dahlstrom second on a 7-0 vote. Candelario Vazquez absent. 2. Director’s Report on Public Works Project Updates. The presentation was made by Eric Bailey, Assistant Director, Public Works Presentation by Arnie Jacobs and Julia Campbell regarding Economic Development 4. Presentation by Adam Smith regarding Expedited Permitting Process Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks adjourned the meeting at 10:48 a.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 11/8/2022 meeting on Jeff Musgrove’s motion, Calvin Harris second on a 6-0 vote. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Incentive
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD OCTOBER 10, 2022, 5 – 8 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 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. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Joi Chevalier, Vice-Chair Andrea Abel Lisa Barden Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Adrian Lipscombe Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 on August 8, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on approval of annual schedule Discussion and possible action on Board Strategic Planning 1. 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at 512-974-1364 or Amanda.Rohlich@AustinTexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 10, 2022, 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Belinda Hare, by Sunday noon, October 9, at phone 512-978-0565, or email Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov. Please know emails work best. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer Palmer Neuhaus Jo Anne Norton Luis Herrera Kristen Hassen, Parliamentarian Dr. Amanda Bruce CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Lotta Smagula Beatriz Dulzaides Dr. Paige Nilson 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. Speakers for specific agenda items may sign up prior to the meeting or in person at the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 12, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation by Don Bland and/or Jason Garza regarding Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports 3. Presentation by Don Bland regarding AAC Staffing and Services 4. Update on Animal Services Audit, by Keith Salas, Assistant City Auditor DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Parliamentarian regarding Roberts Rules of Order 6. Presentation by Austin Pets Alive! regarding Monthly Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning the Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony, presentation by Dr. Merlin Tuttle, Bat Conservancy 8. Discussion and Possible Action on Adopting Bird-Safe Building Ordinances, presentation by Dr. Chris Sheppard, the Director of the Glass Collisions Program at the American Bird Conservancy 9. Discussion and Possible Action on AAC Monthly Reporting of Data 10. Discussion and Possible Action on Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other 11. Discussion and Possible Action on Inclusion of Animal Services in the City of Austin Communities next Five-Year Strategic Plan 12. Discussion and Possible Action on City’s Use of Cooling Centers 13. Discussion and Possible …
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, September 12, 2022 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jessica Cohen – Chair, Brooke Bailey, Michael Von Ohlen, Nicholl Wade Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Thomas Ates, Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Richard Smith, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Member/Commissioners absent: Agustina Rodriguez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Regular meeting on August 8, 2022. On-Line Link: Draft minutes August 8, 2022 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for August 8, 2022, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 7-0-4 votes (Board members Thomas Ates, Michael Von Ohlen, Nicholl Wade, Carrie Waller abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR August 8, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. Requesting postponement by applicant for Item 9 to October10, 2022. Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve the postponement request (by applicant) for Item 9 to October 10, 2022, Board member Brooke Bailey second on 11-0 vote, ITEM 9 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 10, 2022 New Sign cases: 3. C16-2022-0005 Jaden Rodriguez for Leo Garcia 7712 Elroy Road On-Line Link: Item-3; AE REPORT; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (G) (1) from sign height of 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade (maximum allowed) to 40 feet (requested) above frontage street pavement grade in order to provide signage for The Circuit of the Americas in a “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 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). (G) The sign height may not exceed the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 5 DATE: Monday September 12, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0002 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez (out) ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rao Vasamsetti OWNER: 5413 Guadalupe LLC ADDRESS: 5413 GUADALUPE STREET VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Interior Side Yard Setback from 5 feet (required) to 4 feet (requested), in order to erect a three story condominium in a “MF-4-CO-NP”, Multi-Family-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JUNE 13, 2022 APPLICANT NO SHOW - The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Jessica Cohen motions to postponed to July 11, 2022; Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 11-0, vote; POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022. JULY 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to September 12, 2022; Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. RENOTICE -VARIACE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): ITEM10/1 a) (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet (maximum allowed) to three (3) stories and 30 feet (requested) for a building located 50-ft or less from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district b) (C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to four (4) stories and 40 feet (requested) and Section 25-2-1064 (Front Setback): c) (1) (a) to decrease the front setback from 25 feet (minimum required) to 15 feet (requested) on a tract that adjoins property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district and fronts on the same street in order to erect a Multi-Family building in a “MF-4-CO”, Multi-Family Residence Moderate-High Density-Conditional Overlay zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA September 12, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to October 10, 2022; Board member Melissa Hawthorne second …
ITEM10/50 From: *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** C15-2022-0002 June 13th 2022 Elaine Ramirez Please see attached. Thanks Glenn Page owner 705 Franklin blvd. 78759. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. ITEM10/51 North Loop Neighborhood Association Board of Adjustment 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 Subject: North Loop Neighborhood Association and proposed development at 5413 Guadalupe To the Members of the Board of Adjustments this afternoon, the 9th of September 2022. My name is Brian Bedrosian and I am currently serving as the Vice President of the North Loop Neighborhood Association (NLNA), a post I have held since 2019. I am writing this letter on behalf of the NLNA to provide some insight into the neighborhood’s past positions on projects such as that being proposed by Webber Studio and their clients that might help to inform how the NA would vote once we are able to properly consider the project. Marek Hnizda reached out to me regarding this project and we met over Zoom to discuss the proposed variance to the setback along Guadalupe along with their proposed project and what it might look like. We were not able to bring this in front of the neighbors for a formal vote prior to your meeting on the evening of the 12th of this month – so my comments here are simply an idea of our values and how we have responded to similar proposals. In general, our neighbors have tended to vote in favor of projects that show a considered investment in quality housing within our neighborhood with a focus on affordability, family-oriented units where possible, sustainability and increased density. Our neighborhood plan has sought to support a more urban feel to our neighborhood that aspires to provide space for a more diverse and inclusive community of people in the rapidly heated market that Austin finds itself in. With this in mind, the project per the current proposal is within the parameters of something we might support. As you may recall we were recently in front of the Board in support of a much larger VMU project at 201 East Koenig Lane at the southeast corner of Koenig and Avenue F. That particular developer …
