BOA –April 11, 2022 Michele Rogerson Lynch Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams 7125 & 7129 Dancing Wind C15-2022-0028 7236 & 7240 Dancing Wind C15-2022-0026 D-3/1-PRESENTATION Aerial close up with site highlighted D-3/2-PRESENTATION Variance Request 7125 & 7129 Dancing Wind MF-2 Front Setback 25 ft 20.5 ft 4.5 ft reduction 7236 & 7240 Dancing Wind -cul-de-sac MF-2 Front Setback 25 ft 16.5 ft 8.5 ft reduction D-3/3-PRESENTATION Overall Project Single Family Attached home subdivision under construction Limited Purpose City Limits Attached house over two lots 47 lots in subdivision 94 attached homes D-3/4-PRESENTATION Title 30 vs 25-2 Conflict with Limited Purpose Title 30 controls subdivision Title 25 controls zoning (MF-2) Title 30 - ZAP variance process Subdivision vacation and replat Title 25 - BOA variance process D-3/5-PRESENTATION 7125 & 7129 D-3/6-PRESENTATION 7125 & 7129 D-3/7-PRESENTATION 7236 & 7240 D-3/8-PRESENTATION 7236 & 7240 D-3/9-PRESENTATION Area Character -Intent Still Met Setbacks intended to provide distance between structures and uniformity Side and rear setbacks with yards more important to retain Reduced front yard not as impactful No front porches No real yard space – all driveway D-3/10-PRESENTATION Summary Builder discovered after City inspections passed Title 30/Title 25 Conflict in Limited Purpose ZAP variance Reasonable Use Hardship neighboring lots homes) 4 families standing by to close over minor setback issue Unique – minor deviations that do not impact enjoyment of Not general to the area – only 4 lots out of 47 (92 of 94 Area Character - Intent Met No material front yard to protect – all driveway Side and rear setbacks still intact where yard exists D-3/11-PRESENTATION
2904 RIVERCREST DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78746 Case # 2022-000021 BA D-4/1-PRESENTATION AERIAL D-4/2-PRESENTATION MAP AERIAL D-4/3-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST Because the house currently sits 25’ from the front property line, we are respectfully seeking BoA Variance from: I. 25-2-492(D) LA zoning front setback encroachment to reduce the required 40-foot setback to 25-foot setback for existing residence. II. 25-2-963(E)(1)(B) to increase the height of a non-complying wall in the front setback from 23’8” to 24’1”. D-4/4-PRESENTATION REASONABLE USE The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: • The lot is substandard as it was platted as a 15,416 square-foot lot in the mid- 1960s. It is less than 1 acre and does not meet the standards prescribed by Lake Austin zoning requirements. • This limits the property owners’ ability to reasonably use the site to the highest and best use as contemplated by the original plat and subsequent “A” and “LA” zoning categories. D-4/5-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: • The applicant respectfully requests the board acknowledge the hardships in place as a result of the lot size being less than 1 acre, City initiated rezoning to LA zoning, existing front setback encroachment acknowledgement via approved building permits over a 30-year period, and the need to perform a substantial remodel on a 1988 era structure. • Compliance with existing 40-foot setback requires either full or partial demolition of the existing residence. D-4/6-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP ( CONT ’ D) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: • The site was issued a multitude of development permit approvals, exacerbating ongoing remodels for a noncomplying structure. D-4/7-PRESENTATION AREA CHARACTER The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: • There is zero known adverse impact on any adjacent property whether it be near or far from this site. • The reduction in impervious cover from 50% to 35% is a benefit not only to the environment but also alleviates any potential drainage concerns which may or may not have been an issue over the years (we are not aware of any drainage issues). D-4/8-PRESENTATION APPROVED BOARD …
PRESENTATION PACKET TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. VARIANCE REQUEST 1.1 SUMMARIZED VARIANCE REQUEST PROCESS 1.2 HARDSHIP CRITERIA 1.3 MASSING,CHARACTER, SCALE 1.4 WHO WE ARE 2. VARIANCE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS 2.1 EXISTING VACANT SUBSTANDARD LOT DEFINITION 2.2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 2.3 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT RENDER PG 2 PG 3 PG 4,5,6 PG 7,8 PG 9 PG 11 PG 12 PG 13 3. EXISTING HOUSE SF & PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT COMPARISON PG 14 4. LOT HISTORY 4.1 1003 KINNEY AVE LOT HISTORY DOCUMENTATION PG 16 5. RECOMMENDATIONS PURSUED 5.1 BOA - SEEKING A 1995 PLAT EXEMPTION PG 24 COA CORRESPONDENCE DURING EXPEDITED REVIEW PG 25 COA CORRESPONDENCE POST EXPEDITED REVIEW COA CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ZONING INFORMATION PG 27 5.2 NA - PURCHASING ALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CORRESPONDANCE COA CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ALLEY ACCESS 6. SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION PG 28 PG 30 PG 31 KINNEY AVE BOA Presentation Packet Case Number 2021-000085 BA April 4, 2022 E-1/1-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUESTED Owner and development team is seeking a variance request to allow for a new construction build on a substandard lot located at 1003 Kinney Ave. Austin, TX 78704. Current lot size is 5,461 SF and minimum allowable site to build is 5,750 SF. 2 PRESENTERS: DEVELOPER- IAN M. ELLIS, AIA, NCARB, RID KINNEY AVE BOA VARIANCE- CASE NUMBER 2021-000085 BA - April 4, 2022 E-1/2-PRESENTATION SUMMARIZED VARIANCE REQUEST PROCESS FOR 1003 KINNEY AV. PER PLAT 1896 (1) BEFORE 1946 (A) HAVE AN AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 4,000 SQUARE FEET (B) BE NOT LESS THAN 33 FEET WIDE AT THE STREET OR AT THE BUILDING LINE. LOT SIZE 5,461 SF RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEWS LCL SECTION 25-2-493 (B) SUBSTANDARD LOT BOA INTERPRETATION OF APPLICABLE REAL PROPERTY RECORD DETERMINES PLAT VS DEED < MIN LOT AREA PER LCL SECTION 25-2-492 SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PER DEED 1947 (2) AFTER 1946 (A) HAVE AN AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 5,750 SQUARE FEET (B) BE NOT LESS THAN 50 FEET WIDE AT THE STREET OR AT THE BUILDING LINE. VARIANCE REQUIRED SEEKING A VARIANCE FOR THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE REQUIREMENT TO BE ABLE TO QUALIFY FOR SECTION 25-2-492 (B) (2) SUBSTANDARD LOT BOA RECOMMENDATIONS (NOV 8TH, 2021) SEEKING 1995 PLAT EXEMPTION COA RESPONSE: A LAND STATUS DETERMINATION IS NOT AN ATTENTATION TO THE LEGALITY OF EXISTING OR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A SITE. THEY CONFIRMED NOTHING CAN BE BUILT ON THIS LOT SEEKING ALLEY ACCESS COA DENIED THE ACQUISITION OF ALLEY BECAUSE OF EXISTING DRIVEWAY AND IN ORDER TO …
54 Anthony Street Austin, TX 78702 CASE #C15-2022-0018 E-4/1-PRESENTATION 54 ANTHONY - VARIANCE REQUEST Requesting a variance from City of Austin Land Development Code: 1) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) 2) b) Section 25-2-943 (Substandard Lot) (1) (a) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 4,000 square feet (required) to 3,380 square fee E-4/2-PRESENTATION CURRENT CONDITIONS (FRONT OF LOT) E-4/3-PRESENTATION CURRENT CONDITIONS (REAR OF LOT) E-4/4-PRESENTATION 54 ANTHONY – KEY FACTORS SUBSTANDARD LOT SIZE OF 3,380 SQUARE FEET BUILDABLE AREA REDUCED BY AE EASEMENT (SIDE) - 1,035 SF BEACH FRONT OVERLAY REDUCING IMPERVIOUS COVER DOWN TO 40% PROTECTED PECAN TREES IN THE MIDDLE REAR OF THE LOT LEGAL LOT PER 1995 PLATTING RULE PLATTING EXCEPTION TINY HOME WOULD BE ONLY OPTION WITHOUT VARIANCE APPROVAL CURRENT STRUCTURES ARE IN SEVERE NEED OF DEMO PROJECT HAS NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT E-4/5-PRESENTATION 54 ANTHONY – CAPITAL CORRIDOR VIEW AND FESTIVAL BEACH OVERLAY E-4/6-PRESENTATION 54 ANTHONY – ORIGINAL 1910 PLAT E-4/7-PRESENTATION REASONABLE USE Current SF3 site development / zoning regulations do not apply to this lot. This lot is considered to be a substandard lot / "small lot" per LCD 25-2-943, section (B) (1) (A). Per the survey the entire lot stands at a total of 3,380 SF. This is probably one of the smallest lots existing in Austin. The owner is requesting to build a modest home for his family and only asking for leniency as far as the current SF3 lot size requirement and for a reasonable reduction of 15 feet from the standard front yard setback. In order to build a livable space for a single family, the additional square footage is undoubtably necessary. E-4/8-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP This substandard lot has always been used as a single family residence since the early 1940s. The original structures of a single family 480SF home and 162SF garage still exist. This particular lot runs along a side alley on the north side of lot also which has a 15 foot electrical easement. Per current building requirements and the Austin Energy Criteria Manual, this reduces the buildable area by an approximate 1,040 due to the newly adopted requirement by AE. E-4/9-PRESENTATION NOT GENERAL TO THE AREA A majority of the lots in this neighborhood are at or above …
607 E 49th St Case C15-2022-0019 Shelley & Andrew Thompson Hardship Request This ADU is intended for our teen daughter She has a diagnosed mental health disability She receives support services from the Texas Workforce Commission The ADU is a potential home, or transitional housing, for her We work from home advising physicians and institutions on rare diseases Background & Requests • House constructed in 2004 without a permit for the garage • Sold to us in 2017 without any disclosure of permit status • There is a bonus room above the garage, measuring approx. 864 sq ft. It is enclosed and climate-controlled • We request two variances: 1. an increase in FAR to a total of 45.7% (max=40%), and 2. an allowance of a 2nd-floor room, that measures approx. 864 sq ft (max=550 sq ft) Site Plan 03/15/2021ahA601 East 49th StreetAustin, Texas 78751512.289.1223andy@andrewhinman.comAndrewHinmanArchitectureConstruction DocumentsSheet Contents:Project No.Date:Sheet No.00317ADU REMODEL607 East 49th StreetAustin, Texas 78751A10003.14.210.2296 ACRES(10,002 SQ.FT)ANDREW RYAN THOMPSON0.23 ACRESDOC. 2017078153EMH2nd FLOOR (1918 SQ FT)5'-0 1/2"'5'-0 1/2"'9'-2"'37'-5 1/2"'4'-9 1/2"'5'-0 1/2"'5'-2"'5'-5"'7'-11 1/2"'8'-11 1/2"'BRICKGRAVELGRAVELACACF.F.EL= 658.35BRICKROCK PATIOBRICK DRIVECONCRETE DRIVEF.F. GARAGEEL= 653.33BRICK DRIVECONCRETEF.F. GARAGEEL= 663.63TWO STORY WOODGARAGE (1059 SQ FT)EAST 49th STREETF.F.EL= 657.39TWO STORYWOOD HOUSEBBQ2nd FLOOR F.F.EL= 664.53WOOD FENCEWOOD FENCEWOOD FENCEWOOD FENCE226 15" pecan253 25" pecan402 18" pecan404 21" pecan417 6" pecanTREE TABLEC/OSTAIRSACADJACENT HOUSE7.2013.0015.3015.405.0316.308.3044.2016.604.00PORCH(S31° 09' 16"W 187.27')(N59° 47' 25"W49.16')(N59° 42' 30"W17.00')(N30° 54' 16"E42.50')(S59° 42' 30"E17.00)(N30° 54' 16"E144.97')(S59° 34' 02"E49.97')TAG DIA SPECIES226wmWVOSWOSW25340240441729.50'35.90'29.50'35.90'S61° 53' 25"E49.85'S28° 40' 33"W187.19'N62° 14' 45"W49.15'N62° 42' 55"W17.04'N28° 30' 28"E42.48'S62° 28' 14"E16.97'N28° 28' 25"E145.09CIPS 18478000653.13CIPS655655654653653654654655654Site PlanScale: 1" = 20'-0"1PROJECT LOCATIONLEGENDCIPS 18471/2" IRON PIN FOUND (STEEL PIN)CAPPED IRON PIN SET MARKED "FOREST 1847"TELEPHONE PEDESTALELECTRIC POWER POLETELEPHONE POLEGUY WIRETBENCHMARK MONUMENT (COTTON SPINDLE SET)+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++EXISTING FENCETRACT LINESBOUNDARY LINESAll document references are in Travis County, TexasO.P.R.T.C.T. Official Public Records of Travis County, TexasP.R.T.C.T. Plat Records of Travis County, TexasTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOVERHEAD ELECTRICTELEPHONE LINECAPPED IRON PIN FOUND MARKEDCAPPED IRON PIN FOUND MARKED"FOREST 1847"CIPF 1847WATERWELL(HAND DUG)WD.R.T.C.T. Deed Records of Travis County, Texas0 House & Detached Garage No Parking Issues: Room for 5 cars • The garage parks 3 cars • And a parking pad at front of house (shown) • Plus a second parking pad at back of house Bonus Room above Garage Architect’s Plan BEDROOMBALCONY607 E 49th St ADU PLANScale: 1/4" = 1'-0"13'-9"5'-10"11'-10 1/2"9'-2"STORAGESTORAGETV7'-4 3/4"KITCHENCLOSETBATH9'-11 1/4"0707existing windows to remain020332/80 sc ss32/80 sc sp32/80 sc ss32/80 sc ss1605050505033/A21/A22/A2150706041212a0810090111ahA601 East 49th StreetAustin, Texas 78751512.289.1223andy@andrewhinman.comAndrewHinmanArchitectureConstruction DocumentsSheet Contents:Project No.Date:Sheet No.00317ADU607 East 49th StreetAustin, Texas 7875101. Balcony & access door (optional); ref. Architect02. new wood stud (2x4) …
3701 ROBBINS ROAD Case #C15-2022-0021 Bhavani Singal Principal Architect Workshop No. 5 COVER PAGE REQUESTS 1. A variance to decrease the front yard setback from 40’ to 15’. 2. A variance to increase the maximum impervious coverage requirement for portions of the site with slopes of 0-15% from 35% to 45%. 3. A variance to increase the maximum impervious coverage requirement for portions of the site with slopes of 26- 35% from 5% to 6%. WORKSHOP NO. 5ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS3027 N. Lamar Blvd. #302BAustin, TX 78705512.710.9705www.workshopno5.com3701 ROBBINS RD#C15-2022-0021BOA VARIANCE REQUEST PRESENTATIONAPRIL 11, 2022E-6/1-PRESENTATION A100 5 telephone pedestal 5 3 5 0 3 5 wall EXISTING GARAGE OUTSIDE SIDE SETBACK 5 2 5 8 3 5 7 3 65 3 5 PROPOSED RESIDENCE WATER RECAPTURE AREAS 0 2 5 5 1 5 0 1 5 5 0 5 wall with wrought iron fence 0 0 5 EXISTING RESIDENCE LANDSCAPED GREEN SPACES SITE CONSTRAINTS old rock wall xx x x 5 1 5 wall t u o - n a e c l K C A B T E S N I T S U A E K A ' L 5 7 SEPTIC TANK SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD wood deck conc. steps WATER WELL 5 2 5 2022 SF ROOF DRAINAGE AREA FOR RAINWATER COLLECTION 520'-0" NEW 512'-6" EXISTING CISTERN OVERFLOW DRAIN CISTERN OVERFLOW RAIN GARDEN 2000 GAL CISTERN TO BE USED FOR IRRIGATION xx 0 2 5 515 xx xx FRONT YARD SETBACK - LAO 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN ELEVATION 518'-0" 0 0 5 5 9 4 4 9 4 3 9 4 xx WATER'S EDGE 493'-0" 4 9° xx EXISTING CONDITIONS & DESIGN CONSTRAINTS 2 8 9 1 , 2 2 L I R P A E R O F E B D E D R O C E R T A L P F I K C A B T E S 5' 2 K C A B T E S N T S U A E K A L I ' 5 7 1. wall boat dock There is a 45’ change in level from the street to the water’s edge. 2. Existing house is in the 100-year floodplain. Proposed house is lifted 7’-6" above existing slab to allow a 2’ freeboard. This pushes the entry level up 2’-3" above the existing garage level. 3. The aging clients require a boatslip (deckabove) concrete boatslip (deckabove) 5 9 4 xx …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, 2022, 6 PM 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/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. For remote participation, registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required. To register for remote participation, email or call board liaison, Belinda Hare, at Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0565. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian Palmer Neuhaus Jo Anne Norton Luis Herrera Kristen Hassen CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Lotta Smagula Beatriz Dulzaides 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission meeting a. Review and approval of minutes from the March 14, 2022, Animal Advisory 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data. b. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs. c. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin. d. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No Kill in Austin. e. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Election of Officers b. Funding to Support Equitable Microchipping of Austin Pets c. Reported Space Crisis at Austin Animal Center 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 Belinda Hare at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Board Liaison. Belinda Hare, 512-978-0565 or Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov
AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT April 11, 2022 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 by 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. To participate/speak remotely you will have to register with the Liaison via email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. You must register before 12p.m. the day before the meeting, Sunday, April 10, 2022. ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) B. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval March 14, 2022 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 draft minutes; Item A-1 addendum DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C-1 C16-2021-0003 Michael Gaudini for Timothy Finley 2552 Guadalupe Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: a) (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. b) (G) (1) one projecting sign for …
March 2022 March 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for March was 96.7 percent. • A total of 898 animals were brought to the shelter which included 541 dogs, 267 cats, 61 wild animals, 18 fowl, six guinea pigs, three rabbits, and two reptiles. • A total of 432 animals were adopted (283 dogs, 129 cats, 17 fowl, and three small pets). • A total of 118 dogs, cats, and one rabbit were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). Animal Protection • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 46 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 18 fencing assistance applications and implanted three microchips. • Officers impounded 154 injured animals and delivered 95 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife • Officers entered 241 rabies exposure reports and submitted 35 specimens for rabies testing. One Rescue. skunk tested positive for rabies. • Coyote Activities: 32 o Sightings: 23 o Encounters: 3 o Incidents: 3 o Observations: 3 Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 260 volunteers donated 3,233 hours of volunteer service. • The Volunteer Coordinators held six orientations for new volunteers in March, introducing 197 people to the shelter programs. 77 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in March. March 2022 Animal Services Report • 71 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 140 different people/families fostered. • 112 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 764 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. *Note: Fosters that did not indicate they wished to remain active were removed in January. • Zero pets died or were euthanized in foster care. • As of April 1 at 8:50 a.m. there were 192 animals in foster care. • 181 dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits were transferred to 23 local AAC Rescue Partners (compared to 180 animals to 29 partners for March 2021). • 32 dogs were transported to seven out-of-state AAC Rescue Partners. • Two owner surrender appointments were posted to local AAC Rescue partners for intake deferral option. Vet Services • AAC vets performed 764 vet exams. • AAC vets spayed/neutered 410 animals; 100 percent of available animals have been sterilized. • Zero visibly pregnant animals were spayed. • 50 emergency cases were treated at AAC. • 30 emergencies were transferred from the emergency clinic. • …
Off-Leash Dogs Working Group Summary Working Group Members Animal Advisory Commission • Craig Nazor • Jo Anne Norton Parks and Recreation Board • Dawn Lewis • Nancy Barnard City of Austin Staff Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Don Bland, Director, Austin Animal Center Jason Garza, Assistant Director, AAC Mark Sloat, Administrative Manager, Animal Protection, Outreach, Pet Resource Center, AAC Kelsey Cler, Program Manager, Media and Communications, AAC Belinda Hare, Department Executive Assistant, AAC Issues Considered by the Working Group • Misinformation about existing laws • New Austinites may not know about existing laws • Off-leash dogs on parkland that is on-leash only – Citizens cannot safely enjoy City parkland • Off-leash dogs in neighborhoods (owned dogs) – Citizens cannot safely walk in their neighborhood • Citizen ability to request an official off-leash area – Austin growth outpacing off-leash areas • Options for citizens to report issues Laws - Austin City Code Title 3 • Keep dogs on a leash and under control in all areas that are not designated as “off-leash” • Pick up and sanitarily dispose of pet waste left on public or private property • Provide adequate shelter • Ensure pets have current rabies vaccinations • Confine pets transported in unenclosed vehicles in a manner that prevents the animal from falling or jumping from the vehicle or being injured • DO NOT leave a pet alone on a chain or tether • It’s unlawful to sell a puppy or kitten that is not spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped Enforcement Affected by Staffing • 21 Animal Protection Officers – 7 days a week, 7a-Midnight - Service 900 Sq Miles of Travis County – Handle a multitude of animal related issues – Can write citations for off-leash dog violations • Citations can be increased by a judge to $500 or dismissed entirely • 25 Park Rangers – 7 days a week - Service 330 City Parks - 19,000 acres of parkland – Handle a multitude of parkland related issues – Cannot write tickets for off-leash dog violations Citizen Concerns Gathered from NextDoor, emails, conversations about off- leash dogs in on-leash areas and neighborhoods • Chase bikes potentially causing accidents • Run up to strollers or citizens with walking aides • Poop not scooped because owners are on their phones or talking to others • Not enough tickets written for violations • Dogs run up to random adults and children • …
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, April 11, 2022 New Business Agenda Item 4b New Business Agenda Item 4b The Austin Animal Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve $50,000 in the FY23 budget to be used to make microchipping of pets free (and therefore equitable) in the City of Austin, at least until that amount is spent. Submitted by Chair Craig Nazor
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Special Called Meeting Monday, April 11, 2022 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco room 1203 Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3250 or andrea.jordan@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Malenie Areche Jared Breckenridge Kimberly Brienzi Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Alicia Weigel CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Members of the public signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s February 28, 2022, Regular Meeting and the March 28, 2022, Regular Meeting. Hear, discuss, consider, and take possible action on complaints about the work environment in the City of Austin’s Office of Civil Rights (Chair Davis/Museitif/G. Brown) 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 Andrea Jordan, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-3250 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Andrea Jordan at (512) 974-3250 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/hrc.
Electric Utility Commission April 11, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 by 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. To register contact Robin Otto at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper-Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Joli Cardenas (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-6 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the March 21, 2022 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (4/21) [Austin Energy]; Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Riverbend Church for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4214 N Capital of Texas Highway Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $217,800. 3. (4/21) [Real Estate]; Authorize negotiation and execution of an eighth amendment to lease agreement with David B. Edelman, for approximately 8,000 square feet of warehouse and office space for Austin Energy’s (“AE”) Meter shop, located at 4122 Todd Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas, for a term of 24-months with two additional 1-year options to extend, in an amount not to exceed $535,520. 4. (5/5) [Austin Energy]; Authorize reimbursement of costs to Waller Creek Owner, LLC., for the heat exchanger skids to interconnect the Waller Building to the Austin Energy (AE) downtown District Cooling System in an amount not to exceed $1,619,816. 5. (5/5) [Purchasing]; Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Crown Texas Inc., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals RFP …
Item 11 Backup April 2022 Recommendations from Electric Utility Commission on Retirement of Austin Energy’s Portion of the Fayette Power Project Members of the EUC met with members of the RMC, the public and representatives of upper management of Austin Energy regarding the Fayette Coal-fired power plant and its future operations. While certain matters could not be fully discussed given a non- disclosure agreement and ongoing negotiations, we believe there is a path forward to continue to meet the parameters of the 2030 Resource Management Plan adopted by City Council. We provide the following direction to City Council on fulfilling that plan: 1. Recommend Austin Energy explore every avenue available to achieve closure of Austin Energy’s portion of Fayette as quickly as possible. 2. Recommend that Austin Energy continue to utilize strategies to lower carbon emissions from its portfolio of resources to continue to meet the goals of the 2030 resource plan. 3. Recommend that Austin Energy continue to issue annual RFPs for all renewable resources and evaluate the results of the RFP for up to 200 MWs of storage that was recently issued. As part of its RFP process, the EUC recommends that Austin Energy seek geographic diversity of resources and explore dispatchable renewable emerging technologies such as geothermal energy that will enhance our portfolio and move us closer to the zero-carbon goal. The EUC requests that a presentation be made once results from the latest storage and renewable resources RFPs are available. 4. Recommend that Austin Energy seek input from city council on annual budgets and expenses that come to the Fayette Management Committee to avoid making any long- term investments in the plant. 5. Include the costs of decommissioning as part of the upcoming cost of service study and upcoming rate case. 6. Evaluate the plant’s current emissions and compliance with current and proposed environmental regulations, as well as current and likely future monitoring and other compliance costs at Fayette due to: • ELG (Effluent Limitation Guidelines) • CCR (Coal Combustion Residuals) • Regional Haze (SO2 - PM stuff) • MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology) • Ozone • “Good Neighbor” Plan (Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) NOX Ozone Season Group 3 Trading Program) • Other Federal Regulations as appropriate. The EUC asks AE to prepare an analysis and presentation related to these current environmental performance, compliance measures and costs, including expected future compliance issues.
Item 14 EUC Report re Council Action April 11, 2022 Items below recommended by EUC February 14; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (3/24) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Control Panels USA Inc, to provide installation and upgrade of controls and automation systems, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000. 3. (3/24) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Bermex, Inc. for continued manual meter reading services, to increase the amount by $15,427,110 and to extend the term by four years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $32,927,110. 4. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE's requested authorization is $95,000.] Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. 5. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $258K] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,496,000. Items below recommended by EUC March 21; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 6. (4/7) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Brace Integrated Services Inc. for continued insulation and heat trace services, to increase the amount by $2,751,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,253,000. 7. (4/7) [Austin Energy] (T2) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 1,606 square feet of land, being a part of Lot A-3, a Resubdivision of Lot A-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot A, Tempo North, a subdivision, according to the plat recorded in Volume 18, Page 83, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 7543 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. 8. (4/7) [Austin Energy] (T3) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of …
