9/9/22 C20-2022-005a ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-005a, Land Development Code Amendments Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements. Proposed Language: Draft language is included as Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: A summary of the proposed code changes is included as Attachment B. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration by September 15, 2022. The initiated code amendments and a summary of the staff proposal is provided below: 1. Establish criteria that prioritize when green stormwater methods should be required or incentivized over conventional stormwater controls; The proposed code amendments would require most sites to use green stormwater infrastructure, or GSI, to meet water quality treatment requirements. This amendment was previously proposed and reviewed as part of the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision. Under current code, many sites meet water quality treatment requirements by building a sedimentation/filtration pond. Sedimentation/filtration devices provide some water quality benefits by filtering polluted runoff and helping control stream-channel erosion, but they do not significantly address other important ancillary goals such as supporting on-site vegetation, increasing rainwater infiltration, and reducing potable water consumption. Requiring most sites to use GSI instead of conventional grey stormwater infrastructure will provide myriad benefits, including stormwater infiltration, soil health, wildlife habitat, urban heat island mitigation, water conservation, aesthetic value, and other ecosystem services. GSI also provides enhanced water quality benefits compared to sedimentation/filtration devices, including better removal of nutrients from stormwater and further reductions in erosive flows. The proposed code amendments would allow developments to choose from a variety of green stormwater controls, including biofiltration ponds, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, porous pavement, and retention-irrigation systems (which can be built in conjunction with green roofs). All of these systems beneficially use rainwater to infiltrate and/or offset potable water. Staff also proposes to increase the beneficial use benefits of these controls over time through improvements to the design criteria in the Environmental Criteria Manual. 1 9/9/22 C20-2022-005a The proposed code amendments provide some exceptions from the GSI requirement, allowing conventional controls to be used for sites with more than 90 percent impervious cover, regional ponds, difficult site conditions, and “hot-spot” land uses with highly contaminated runoff (e.g., auto repair facilities). In …
1. 2. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 1st, AUGUST, 2022 at 301 W. 2ND STREET in Austin, Texas. Chair Bernhardt called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:02p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Ramirez, Vice Chair Kathleen Hausenfluck John Kiracofe Michael Sierra-Arevalo Rebecca Webber Cory Hall-Martin PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Leon – complaint about Austin Public Libraries and Austin Police Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 6, 2022. Chair Bernhardt called for a vote to approve the minutes from the meeting of (6/6/2022). Minutes were approved on a unanimous vote. Voting: Yes: Commissioners Bernhardt, Ramirez, Webber, Hausenfluck, Kiracofe, Hall-Martin, Sierra-Arevalo Absent: Commissioner Gonzales Abstain: 0 No: Zero July 5, 2022 minutes will be approved at the September meeting. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of the settlement agreement in Smith et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-21-003081 in the 201st District Court, Travis County, Texas; Senko et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:20-cv-01047, in the United States District Court Western Division, Austin, Texas and the pending Police Executive Research Forum report regarding Austin Police Department’s handling of sexual assault investigations. 4:12pm— 4:53pm - Commander Greenwalt, Austin Police Department - Travis County District Attorney José Garza or - Assistant District Attorney Erin Martinson, Director of the Special Victim’s Unit - Jenny Ecklund, Partner, Thompson Coburn, attorney for the Smith and Senko plaintiffs - Chair of the Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team Commander Greenwalt presented on the trainings and implementations that are in place and forthcoming with the new budget. There was an overall increase of two detectives, one sergeant, four victim services counselors and the creation of a cold case unit and additional victim services counselors to the academy. All sexual assault kits have been tested, and new kits are testing within 30 days and receiving results within 90 days. There are now soft interview rooms and a third party is allowed to sit in the interview. APD is in the process of developing a robust training program about the neurobiology of trauma. There is a new survivor notification protocol in place. APD is in full participation …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES AUGUST 09, 2022 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on AUGUST 09, 2022, at 1000 E. 11th Street in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Chair Motwani called the Community Development Commission Meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Jose Noe Elias Kendra Garrett Cindy Jaso Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Miriam Garcia Julia Woods PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Development Commission regular meeting on August 09, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of July 12, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Garrett’s motion, Commissioner Elias’ second on a unanimous (8-0) vote. Bertha Delgado, Fisayo Fadelu, Cheryl Thompson, Heidi Sloan, and Eloise Sepeda were absent. 1. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion on the disposition of Urban Renewal Blocks 16 & 18 from City owned to private (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). Anne Gatling Haynes gave the presentation. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano gave the briefing PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). The public hearing was not held, as there were no members of the public present. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). The motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan was approved on Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Vice Chair Paup’s second on a (8-0) vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Presentation and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano gave the presentation. 2 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action on ATP Community Advisory Committee Anti- Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) Recommendations (James May, Housing and Planning Department). James May gave the presentation. No action was …
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REGULAR MEETING o f th e A I R PO R T A D V I S O R Y C O M M I S S I O N ( A A C ) SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE ROOM 160 (Board Room and Public Comments) ROOM 174 (Public Viewing of Proceedings via Videoconference) AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Live audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. 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, email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Wendy Price Todd, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Scott Madole CALL TO ORDER Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Bakari Brock Vicky Sepulveda Chad Ennis Raymond Young AGENDA 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. Please see further instructions on registration above. INTRODUCTION OF SOMER SHINDLER, AIRPORT CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on August 9, 2022. 1 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. CEO verbal briefing related to the AUS response for the terminal evacuations on August 10, 2022 and the power outage at the airport on September 7, 2022 presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. July 2022 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief Finance Officer. 3. 4. 5. Air Service Update presented by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief Finance Officer. Journey with AUS - Capital Projects Update, Principal Architect Update, and Future Solicitations Update presented by Lyn Estabrook, Division Manager Planning and Development and Somer Shindler, Chief Development Officer. Project Connect Update introduction by Tracy Thompson, Chief Officer Administrative & External Affairs, presented by Peter Mullan, Chief of Architecture and Urban Design, Austin Transit Partnership and Annick …
From: rodneye ahart Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:46 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Conor Kenny < Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Subject: The Lancaster (NPA-2022-0023.01.SH and C14-2022-0018.SH) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Maureen, On September 12, 2022, the Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (WPNPCT) met to discuss and make a recommendation on the neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning requests submitted by Capital A Housing for the redevelopment of 5107-5115 Lancaster Court. The properties are located within the boundaries of the Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area. Prior to September, members of the contact team attended the community meetings for the proposed project held by the City of Austin on June 13, 2022, and June 21, 2022. The WPNPCT also held meetings with the applicant and surrounding neighbors on April 11, 2022; July 11, 2022; and August 8, 2022. The feedback provided by the surrounding neighbors at these meetings was taken into consideration by the contact team. By a vote of 6-4-2, the WPNPCT recommends the neighborhood plan amendment request for Mixed Use and the rezoning request for GR-V-MU-CO. The contact team appreciates the applicant’s amended rezoning request for GR instead of CS and the CO restricting the land uses on the site to those allowed under current MF-3 and NO-MU zoning. However, the surrounding neighbors and several members of the contact team raised considerable concerns about the minimum interior and rear yard setbacks. For these reasons, we ask that the Planning Commission explores options with the applicant to achieve the best transition and buffer possible between the proposed project and the adjacent residential properties. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Rodney E. Ahart, Chair Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team
South Central Waterfront Overview Presentation for the Community Development Commission Austin – Texas September 13, 2022 Agenda • What is the SCW Advisory Board • What is the South Central Waterfront (SCW) • Implementation Items (How do we do this?) • Where we are now What is the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board? The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board is established to provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves toward implementation and to provide recommendations to the city council regarding plan implementation. What we do: • Serve as an advisory body to the city council and city manager regarding policies and projects in the South Central Waterfront district • Serve as stewards for the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan • Maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and • Perform additional functions as required by the city council What is the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board? Board Makeup The board shall have 9 members appointed by the city council. Membership shall include: • Design Commission • Environmental Commission • Parks and Recreation Board • Planning Commission • Community Development Commission (with expertise in affordable housing) • South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association • Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association • A member jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront • Trail Foundation ***Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department, Transportation Department, Financial Services Department, Real Estate Services, Downtown Austin Alliance serve as an ex- officio member of the board. What is the South Central Waterfront today • 97 acres in properties (118 acres w/ ROW included) • A patchwork of 34 private properties, and 1 City-owned property (OTC) Lack of connectivity - Could drop 33 downtown blocks in the district of superblocks and surface parking • Pedestrian-hostile - Limited walking grid, narrow sidewalks, few street trees, fewer streetscape amenities Scarcity of Greenery - ~20% of the district is surface parking. Sparse tree canopy. Lack of open space. • No Affordable Housing is guaranteed. • • What is the South Central Waterfront Vision? • A model for how a district-wide green infrastructure system paired with quality urban design and an interconnected network of public spaces, streets, lakeside trails and parks can provide a framework for redevelopment. • A district approach can help coordinate public and private investments to leverage maximum impact and provide …
Journey With AUS Exciting Experiences Ahead The City of Austin Airport Capital Program Update Airport Advisory Commission Lyn Estabrook August 13, 2022 Agenda: AUS Capital Projects Update Airport Expansion Development Solicitations Update Presenter Name ate Journey With AUS Exciting Experiences Ahead AUS Capital Projects Update Active Projects 13189.026 – AUS Cargo Development East Sponsor – Mookie Patel AUS Project Manager – Robert Mercado Status: Site work complete. Building pad and utilities complete. Building foundation started. Second Contractor Notice to proceed issues. Metal building ordered. Budget: On track Risk: Schedule delays due to material delays Mitigation: : Ordering equipment and materials early, tracking material pricing and delivery times Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Delivery Methods: Design – Rotation List (existing) Construction – JeDunn for site work and F Project Schedule: Total Project Costs: Construction - $15,000,000 Total - $21,000,000 Description – A 90,000 SF facility for operators/tenants with room to expand to 99,000 SF. Includes tenant improvement, employee parking, truck staging, drainage infrastructure, 3 aircraft parking positions, and AEGB 3-Star rating. 13184.014 – Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization (West Gates Expansion) Sponsor – Ghizlane Badawi AUS Project Manager – Robert Mercado Status: West Gates – Notice to proceed issued for Contractor. Contractor begun mobilization and pre construction services. 60% Design due by end of September Budget: Design on tract, Construction pending bids at 60% Risk: Schedule delays due to change in Contractor Mitigation: Researching construction /design/permitting scheduling reductions Delivery Methods: Design – Rotation List (existing) Construction –Construction Manager at Risk: Hensel Phelps Total Project Costs: Construction - $65,400,00 Total - $104,995,300 Project Schedule: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Description – This project will design and build improvements to the Barbara Jordan Terminal (BJT). This project will provided infrastructure needed for passenger growth, comfort, health, and safety. 5415.112 – Existing Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System Upgrades Sponsor – Ghizlane Badawi AUS Project Manager – Rohini Kumarage Status: Phase 1 - 100% Baggage System design submitted to TSA Tenant/Enabling - Phase 1A permit drawings – submission 8/26/22 West Infill Phase 2 –30% Drawings submitted to AUS. Budget: Phase 1 on track, Phase 2 pending 60% drawings Risks: Construction Material shortage and time delays Mitigation: Ordering all equipment and materials early, tracking material pricing and delivery times Delivery Method: Design-Build Contractor: Whiting-Turner Total Project Costs: Construction - $181,611,814 Total - $236,782,920 Project Schedule: Description – Design and build a new centralized baggage handling system (BHS) to increase screening capacity, …
1. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jessica Cohen – Chair, Brooke Bailey, Ryan Nill, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on July 11, 2022 and Board of Adjustment Special called meeting on July 13, 2022. On-Line Link: Draft minutes July 11, 2022 The minutes from the meeting of (7/11/2022) were approved on Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Chair Jessica Cohen second on a (8-0-1) vote. (Board member Richard Smith abstained) On-Line Link: Draft minutes July 13, 2022 The minutes from the Special called meeting of (7/13/2022) were approved on Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Chair Jessica Cohen second on a (7-0-2) vote. (Board members Melissa Hawthorne and Barbara Mcarthur abstained) 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 8 to September 12, 2022. Chair Jessica Cohen motions to approve the postponement requests (by applicant) for Item 8 to September 12, 2022, Board member Brooke Bailey second on 9-0 vote, ITEM 8 POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 Previous Postponements Sign cases: 3. C16-2022-0004 Apple Tree Holdings LLC, Tony Nguyen 4507 N IH 35 SVRD NB On-Line Link: Item 3 PART1; PART2; PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): a) (B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area of 107 square feet (maximum allowed) to 200 square feet (requested) and b) (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (requested) in order to provide signage for a multi-tenant professional office in a “LO-NP”, Limited Office-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (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 …
BOA Monthly Report July 2022-June 2023 August 8, 2022 4 2 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback 2. 25-2-899 (D) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to exceed the average height Postponed 1. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): a)(B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area and b)(B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Street Side Yard Setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 4. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) a) (B) (1) from setback requirements to decrease the setback and b) (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit Denied Withdrawn 0 Discussion Items Aug 2022. Interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Denied Withdrawn Discussion Items Board members absent: Thomas Ates, Michael Von Ohlen, Nicholl Wade (Added AUG8# 2022) 8 10 0 1 7 3 0 July 13, 2022 Special called meeting (Interpretation) 1 Denied Appeal 1. 25-2, Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use) of the Land Development Code in connection with approval of a Site Plan application for construction of a Vertical Mixed-Use (VMU) development. The appellant contends that the Site Plan does not meet the Land Development Code, Subchapter E Sections 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 3.1, 4.1, and 4.3 in a “GR-V-CO-NP”, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use- Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan). The deposition of the case items: (Added july13# 2022) 6 Granted 6 Postponed 1 Withdrawn 1 Denied Discussion Items 4 Board members absent: Melissa Hawthorne/Barbara Mcarthur/Darryl Pruett July11, 2022 6 6 (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback and 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two-Family Residential use location 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum street side yard setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback and decrease the minimum front yard setback 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from a) lot size requirements to decrease the minimum lot size and b) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and c) building coverage and d) impervious coverage 5. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council DATE: January 14, 2022 FROM: Denise Lucas, Director, Development Services Department SUBJECT: Update on Resolution No. 20211014-045 – Board of Adjustment Applicant Assistance Program 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. The resolution contemplates the creation of a BAAP fund to 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. To meet the requirements outlined in this resolution, staff is working with the Financial Services Department to identify a funding source. In addition, staff is working with the procurement office to develop a process to procure pro-bono legal services. Staff does not anticipate completing all the components of the Council direction until May 2022 at which time a full response will be provided. 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. cc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager
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
§ 2-1-111 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (A) The Board of Adjustment is established as provided in Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority). (B) The board shall be composed of 11 members. (C) Each board member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (D) The council may appoint alternate board members to serve in the absence of regular members. An alternate member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (E) A regular or alternate board member may be removed by council for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. (F) The board shall: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) board. hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and perform other duties prescribed by ordinance or state law. (G) The board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson and at other times as requested by the (H) The chairperson, or the acting chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. (I) Each case before the board must be heard by at least 75 percent of the board members. (J) The concurring vote of 75 percent of the board members is necessary to: reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of an administrative official; decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); or (3) authorize a variation from the terms of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). (K) The board shall prepare minutes of its proceedings. The minutes shall include the vote of each member on each item before the board and shall state if a member is absent or fails to vote on an item. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080110-048; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20110526-098;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 14, 7-1-15. ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS Division 1. - Reserved.[2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45. - RESERVED. Division 2. - Appeals. § 2-5-61 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR APPEALS. Editor's note— Ord. No. 20170518-014 >, Pt. 4, effective May 29, 2017, repealed §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45, …
VARIANCE REQUEST: increase sign height of 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade to 40 feet SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2022-0005 BOA DATE: September 12th, 2022 ADDRESS: 7712 Elroy Rd OWNER: Leo Garcia COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AGENT: Jaden Rodriguez ZONING: PUD LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 797 SUR 5 WESTBROOK T B ACR 9.8026 SUMMARY: erect freestanding sign ISSUES: increased traffic and new intersection ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West PUD PUD PUD 2 mi. ETJ 2 mi. ETJ Planned Unit Development Planned Unit Development Planned Unit Development 2 mi. ETJ 2 mi. ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Del Valle Community Coalition Elroy Neighborhood Association Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Onion Creek HOA Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group ITEM 3/1 August 31, 2022 Jaden Rodriguez 5213 Tucker Hill Ln Cedar Creek, TX 78602 Re: C16-2022-0005 Property Description: ABS 797 SUR 5 WESTBROOK T B ACR 9.8026 Dear Jaden, 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 25-10-130 at 7712 Elroy Road. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that the proposed sign follows Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria (15’ radial clearance from any existing overhead or underground electric facilities), 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 ITEM 3/2 C16-2022-0005 12990581 0339410308 PUD Council District: 2 ITEM 3/3 ITEM 3/4 ITEM 3/5 ITEM 3/6 Property Profile COTA Entry Sign Legend Property Addresses Streets Street Labels Lot Lines Lot Block Lot Line Jurisdictions (No Fill) FULL PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION Recorded Subdivision Jurisdictions Fill Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION Notes 0 150 300 ft 8/4/2022 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0065 BOA DATE: September 12th, 2022 ADDRESS: 1700 Loreto Dr OWNER: Daniel Strinden COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (MLK) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 14 BLK A OLT 24 DIV B MCKINLEY HEIGHTS TERRACE VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet to 15 feet. SUMMARY: erect a detached Two-Family residential unit ISSUES: property is bordered on three sides by streets ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group ITEM 4/1 August 31, 2022 Daniel Strinden 1700 Loreto Dr Austin TX, 78721 Re: C15-2022-0065 Property Description: LOT 14 BLK A OLT 24 DIV B MCKINLEY HEIGHTS TERRACE Dear Daniel, 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 25-2-515 at 1700 Loreto Drive. 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. FYI: The second dwelling unit proposed on this lot will be required to meet 15’ radial clearance from the overhead electric distribution lines adjacent to Tillery Street. 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 ITEM 4/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. please complete Section as needed. For Office Use Only If more space is required, C15-2022-0065 12986323 0210151206 Section 1: Applicant Statement 1700 Loreto Drive MCKINLEY HEIGHTS TERRACE 14 24 SF-3-NP Daniel Strinden July 27 2022 detached 2nd …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET REVISED CASE: C15-2022-0002 BOA DATE: September 12th, 2022 ADDRESS: 5413 Guadalupe St OWNER: 5413 Guadalupe LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 AGENT: Marek Hnizda ZONING: MF-4-CO-NP (North Loop) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 16&21 BLK 1 NORTHFIELD ANNEX NO 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: Land Development Code: Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a) b) c) (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 (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): (1) (a) to decrease the front setback from 25 feet (minimum required) to 15 feet SUMMARY: erect three story condominiums and associated improvements ISSUES: existing adjacent buildings have similar setbacks ZONING MF-4-CO-NP Site North CS-CO-NP SF-3-NP South East MF-3-NP; SF-3-NP West MF-3-NP; SF-3-NP LAND USES Multi-Family General Commercial Services Single-Family Mutli-Family; Single-Family Mutli-Family; Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Central Austin Community Development Corporation Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neighborhood Alliance North Loop Neighborhood Association North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group ITEM 5/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday July 11, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0002 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Ryan Nill ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez OUT ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____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 …
