CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0010 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Christopher Paladino OWNER: Christopher Paladino ADDRESS: 4013 CLAWSON RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2 492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.8 feet (requested) for front lot and 49.82 feet (requested) for rear lot in order to subdivide the current lot into 2 lots and build 2 new single family homes and 2 new second dwelling units on each lot in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL) FINDING: because: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. 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: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0011 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2715 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) 35 percent to 40 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-5 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0012 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2717 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) 35 percent to 27 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-6 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0013 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Janis Smith PE OWNER: Dana & Lenn Sellers ADDRESS: 3300 BLUE JAY LN Bldg BD (A) (1) to increase the dock length from the shoreline of 30 feet (allowed) to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) from: a) 53.1 feet (requested) b) (allowed) to 16.4 feet (requested) in order to erect a boat dock in an “LA” Lake Austin Residence zoning district. (A) (4) (b) to increase the dock width parallel to the shoreline from 14 feet BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to approve; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the location is about 0.7 downstream of Mansfield Dam and the lakebed is rock, it’s swept clean of sediment by the force of the periodic releases from the dam, its not possible to dredge rock, the water depth is about 1.8 ‘ at lake-full conditions, that depth isn’t navigable for a ski boat and can’t be made navigable through dredging, the reconstructed dock is the same dock structure that was permitted in 2002. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property has shallow water and a lakebed impossible to dredge, the reconstructed dock is the same dock structure that was permitted in 2002. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the vast majority of dock sites on the lake can be rendered navigable by following current code restrictions. 3. 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: this dock replaces a prior floating dock with the same extension into the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-7 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0014 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: James Smith OWNER: Scott McElwain ADDRESS: 1208 HOLLY ST 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 front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 18 feet 2 ½ inches (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with a condition no STR-Short-term rental in ADU; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED WITH A CONDITION NO STR-SHORT-TERM RENTAL IN ADU. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the majority of structures facing Holly St are closer than the required 25’ setback per LDC Section 25-2-492, the use of setback averaging in this case yields equal to the 25’ setback, due to the through-lot nature of the property, LDC Section 25-2-492 establishes greater building setbacks. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: 1208 Holly St is a through-lot, the property has frontage on Holly St and on Taylor St triggering a 25’ setback on both the front and rear of the lot, the project intends to preserve the existing structure and protected size tree located at the rear of the property in order to retain the area’s character on Taylor St (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: The majority of surrounding lots are through lots and make use of multiple dwelling units on a single lot. 3. 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: Proposed development will not alter the area character as it will have 2 dwelling units on through lot, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-8 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0017 __Y_____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Barbara Mcarthur __-_____Rahm McDaniel OUT __Y_____Darryl Pruett __Y_____Agustina Rodriguez __Y_____Richard Smith __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen __-_____Nicholl Wade OUT __Y_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __Y_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Sanjiv Kumar OWNER: Sanjiv Kumar ADDRESS: 1210 ANGELINA ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations)(D) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 1,129 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF- 3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with a condition no STR-Short-term rental in ADU; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED WITH A CONDITION NO STR-SHORT-TERM RENTAL IN ADU. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the minimum lot size (with small lot amnesty applied) is 2500 sqft more than twice this lot’s size and the lot has no value without the ability to construct a dwelling, it’s designated use is for a single family dwelling. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: this is the smallest such tract in the vicinity (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: this is the smallest such tract in the vicinity 3. 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 are dwellings to the north and south of this proposed development the proposed front setbacks is in line with the setbacks of adjacent properties. ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-9 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0018 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jason McNair OWNER: Paul Smith ADDRESS: 54 ANTHONY STREET Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10.3 feet (requested) b) requirements from 4,000 square feet (required) to 3,380 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Section 25-2-943 (Substandard Lot) (B) (1) (a) to decrease the minimum Lot Size Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single- family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records before March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 4,000 square feet; and (b) be not less than 33 feet wide at the street or at the building line, or have access to a street by an easement that is: (i) not less than ten feet wide if it serves one lot, or not less than 18 feet wide if it serves more than one lot; (ii) not more than 150 feet in length; and (iii) maintained for access by the property owner. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL) FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. 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: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nathan Hobbs OWNER: Gary J. Hobbs ADDRESS: 4315 AVENUE A VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,700 square feet (requested) and b) Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% (allowed) to 60% (requested) in order to complete a remodel and addition of an existing home in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting); Nov 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Thomas Ates seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021; Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. 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: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0100 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___A____Agustina Rodriguez ABSTAINED ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___A____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ABSTAINED ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ian Ellis ADDRESS: 1003 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-943 (B) (2) (a) (Substandard Lot) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,464 square feet (requested), (TCAD records show 5,740 sq. ft.) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with a Pool in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single-family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (2) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records after March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 5,750 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller Abstained); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021. Dec 13, 2021 Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-INTERNET ISSUES; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 8-1-2 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett nay, Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller abstained); POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0101 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Whellan OWNER: 201 E Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald Reece) ADDRESS: 201 and 403 KOENIG LN/5613 Avenue F (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to VARIANCE 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): a) 60 feet (requested) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance b) in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) in order to erect a Vertical Mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and one acre of on-site, developed parkland in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (C) (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- INTERNET ISSUES; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Barbara Mcarthur and Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220214-3g March 7, 2022 Date: Subject: Recommendation regarding Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin Seconded By: Nancy Nemer Motioned By: Craig Nazor Recommendation The Commission recommends that the City Council take action to upgrade the City’s fire code requirements for Austin non-profit and commercial animal shelters, including boarding facilities. Description of Recommendation to Council On Saturday night, Sept. 18, 2021, a fire at a commercial animal facility in the City of Georgetown burned, killing all 75 dogs being boarded there. At the time, the City of Georgetown had no fire code specific to animal shelters or facilities. Had national fire code recommendations for animal shelters been in place (for a person to be present, or the facility to be adequately alarmed), this terrible tragedy could have been avoided. The Animal Advisory Commission recommends the Austin City Council take steps similar to what the City of Georgetown has done since this tragedy to make Austin companion animals safer. A timeline of the actions taken by the City of Georgetown can be found here: https://georgetown.org/2022/02/23/75-dogs-die-in-fire-at-pet-boarding-facility/ Rationale: Our Commission does not have the proper expertise in fire code to offer a more detailed recommendation than this. Such an endeavor should be taken up by a Commission that reviews fire code, particularly where citizen input can be heard, because this will have financial implications for local businesses. Nevertheless, the Animal Advisory Commission feels that action should be taken quickly to prevent a disaster here in Austin like the Georgetown fire. Vote 10 For: Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Attest: Chair, Animal Advisory Commission 1 of 1
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-10-11 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING February 14, 2022 APPROVED MARCH 14, 2022 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a Special Called Meeting, Monday, February 14, 2021, 6 p.m., in Room 1101, City Hall. Commission Vice Chair, Ryan Clinton, called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., conducted a roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 10 commissioners. He introduced newly appointed Commissioner for District 2, Bea Dulzaides. Three commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Clinton, Smagula and Dulzaides. Seven commissioners participated via virtual including Commissioners Nazor, Mitchell, Jarl, Neuhaus, Nemer, Norton, and Herrera. Commission Members Absent: Dr. Jon Brandes Edward Flores, Monica Frenden (resigned) Staff in Attendance: Animal Services Office: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare; Sarah Aguilar, Austin Pets Alive! CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Virtual: In Person: Joanne Molinyawe, Budget Wendy Murphy, Spay/Neuter Ron Comeau, HASS Program Pat Valls-Trellis, Budget; Spay/Neuter Sandra Muller, AAC/APA! Transfer, Funding Amber Rowland, Dr. Jefferson Misrepresentation of Data teleconferencing, 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-10-11 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Herrera moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting, February 14, 2022. Commissioner Smagula seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 10 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Smagula, Herrera. Mitchell, Nemer, Norton and Dulzaides. 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly 4 Report, Sarah Aguilar 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates b. Monthly Reporting of Data c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs No action. No action. No action. No action. Kill No action. No action. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin e. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin Commission Nazor moved to recommend that City Council Review, Analyze and Take Action regarding Fire Code Requirements Revisions. Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 10 – 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting in favor: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Smagula, Herrera. Mitchell, Nemer, Norton and Dulzaides. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee …
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES February 14, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, February 14, 2022. 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. Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Richard Smith Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume (Alternate), Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Rahm McDaniel, Nicholl Wade City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) 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 CITIZEN 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.NONE A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval December 13, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for December 13, 2021, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0-1 votes (Board member Carrie Waller abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 13, 2021. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Requesting postponement/withdrawal by applicant/staff for Items C-1, E-3, E-9, E- 10 and F-1. Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve postpone requests for Items C-1, E-3, E-9, E-10 and F-1 to March 14, 2022, Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; APPROVED POSTPONED REQUESTS FOR ITEMS C-1, E-3, E-9, E-10 AND F-1 TO MARCH 14, 2022 AS REQUESTED. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2022-0001 Esteban Arrieta for Eames Gilmore 10107 Research Boulevard SVBD On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION; AE REPORT The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 …
Tourism Commission February 14, 2022 - 3 pm Hybrid via Video Conferencing and City Hall Board and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES In Attendance: Alta Alexander Greg Chanon Ed Bailey Rachel Magee Bill Bunch Ken Smith John Riedie Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti Staff and Other In Attendance: Felicia Ojeda, Austin Convention Center Department, Staff liaison Laura Templeton, Commissioner of the Downtown Commission Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Chair of the Music Commission AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER a. Meeting called to order at 3:03 pm by Vice Chair, Rachel Magee 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: a. No Public Communications 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 8, 2021, minutes. i. Commissioner Rodriguez moved to approve the March 8, 2021, minutes, seconded by Commissioner Smith ii. All commissioners approved the March 8, 2021 minutes. (Commissioners Alexander, Chanon, Bailey, Magee, Bunch, Smith, Riedie, Rodriguez, and Cannatti) b. Approval of the May 10, 2021, minutes with the correction of Agenda Item 4c. section 3 i. Chair Whitington moved for Recommends that Council to consider and direct staff to consider that these identified uses as possibly possible projects and priorities when considering the annual allocations of Hotel Occupancy Taxes. Second from Commissioner Bailey. All commissioners voted in favor of the motion. (Commissioners Whitington, Magee, Bailey, Smith, Cannatti, Bunch and Riedie). ii. Commissioner Cannatti motioned to approve the May 10, 2021, minutes, with the approved corrections and seconded by Commissioner Riedie. iii. All commissioners approved the corrected May 10, 2021, minutes. (Commissioners Alexander, Chanon, Bailey, Magee, Bunch, Smith, Riedie, Rodriguez, and Cannatti) 4. NEW BUSINESS The Commission discussed the following agenda item: a. Introduced the new Board member, Commissioner Greg Chanon, District 2 b. Deliberated and decided to postpone setting the meeting schedule for 2022 i. Commissioner Rodriguez motioned to postpone Agenda item 2b. setting the meeting schedule for 2022 until the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Smith. • Approved and adopted by Commissioners Alexander, Chanon, Bailey, Magee, Bunch, Smith, Riedie, Rodriguez, and Cannatti. ii. Commissioners did discuss setting the March 2022 meeting date. • Commissioner Smith moved to meet March 14, 2022, seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez • Commissioners voted against meeting March 14, 2022 (Commissioners Alexander, Chanon, Bailey, Magee, Bunch, Smith, Riedie, Rodriguez, and Cannatti) • Commissioner Bunch moved to meet March 21, 2022, from 3pm- 5pm, seconded by Commissioner Riedie • Approved and adopted by Commissioners Alexander, Chanon, Bailey, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel -OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___N____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade -OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Renee Bornn OWNER: Villas Rio, LP ADDRESS: 2111 RIO GRANDE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: 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 1 sign(s) on the property: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Villas on Rio Grande in a “GO-MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP”, General Office- Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building. (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Oct 11, 2021 BOA MEETING POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT); Nov 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO DEC 13, 2021 (per applicant); Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with condition to be dark sky compatible lumen output; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Richard Smith nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION TO BE DARK SKY COMPATIBLE LUMEN OUTPUT. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: the preservation of the historical building located on the site plan of the building takes up a substantial portion of the 2nd floor availability …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0101 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Whellan OWNER: 201 E Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald Reece) ADDRESS: 201 and 403 KOENIG LN/5613 Avenue F VARIANCE 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): a) 60 feet (requested) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance b) in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) in order to erect a Vertical Mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and one acre of on-site, developed parkland in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (C) (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- INTERNET ISSUES; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on an 8-3 vote (Board members Barbara Mcarthur, Agustina Rodriguez and Darryl Pruett nay); DENIED; Board member Agustina Rodriguez …
Electric Utility Commission February 14, 2022 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting at Austin Energy Headquarters, with some members attending via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 6:10 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Chapman, Reed, Jonker, Trostle (v), Hadden (v), Bowen (v), Ferchill (v) and Funkhauser (v). Vice-Chair Tuttle was absent and there is one vacancy. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 8, 2021. No action taken. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Funkhouser) to recommend Items 2-5, 13; seconded (Chapman); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Vice Chair Tuttle and Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. Motion (Reed) to recommend Items 6-12; seconded (Jonker); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Vice Chair Tuttle and Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. Motion (Trostle) to recommend Item 14; seconded (Funkhouser); passed on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. 1. (3/3) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $12.7M] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Nalco Company LLC d/b/a Nalco Company for continued specialty chemical water treatment services, to increase the amount by $3,500,250 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,687,500. 2. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with SAP America Inc. to provide a continued subscription for talent, performance, and learning management software, to increase the amount by $198,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,146,933. 3. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Johnson Controls Inc d/b/a Johnson Controls to provide fire protection and maintenance services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 4. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Grid Engineering, LLC to provide relay services, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. 5. (3/3) [Austin Energy](T1) 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 4,438 square feet of land, being a part of Lot A-4-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 4-A of the Resubdivision of Lot A-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot “A”, Tempo North, a …
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, February 14, 2022 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:11 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of January 6, 2022. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of January 6, 2022 were approved on Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate’s motion, Commission Chair Thomas’ second, on a 2-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of a chair of the Civil Service Commission. Per Chapter 143.006, Section (e) of the Texas Local Government Code, each January the members shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate made a motion to nominate Jolsna Thomas to serve as Chair. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion and the motion passed on a 2-0 vote. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of a vice chair of the Civil Service Commission. Per Chapter 143.006, Section (e) of the Texas Local Government Code, each January the members shall elect a chairman and a vice- chairman. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate made a motion to nominate Farah Ahmed to serve as Vice Chair. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion and the motion passed on a 2-0 vote. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Luis Vasquez) d. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Mia Moi) e. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member …
