Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 Austin Animal Advisory Commission (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The purpose of the board is to advise the City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court on Compliance with Texas Health and and Safety Code Chapter 823 (Animal Shelters); advise the City Council on animal welfare policies and on budget priorities identified by the commission and the community, except on issues related to the administration of the Animal Services Department; advise the Travis County Commissioners Court on animal welfare policies; promote the collaboration between the City, private institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to animal welfare in the City; identify proactive, creative approaches to engage and facilitate communication within the animal welfare community; and foster and assist the development of animal welfare programs in the community. The commission may study, advise, and report on policy recommendations it deems effective to promote animal welfare outcomes consistent with City goals and objectives as outlined by City Council and the City Manager. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Received quarterly reports from staff (and APA) on issues directly related to Chapter 823 compliance at the Austin Animal Center and TLAC. • Received monthly Animal Services reports. • Received monthly Austin Animal Center reports. • Provided a forum for public comment and discourse on animal issues. Annual Review and Work Plan 2021-2022 Page The Commission created or carried over the following Work Groups to study and possibly recommend action on these issues: • Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin • Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs • Shelter Space Issues Working Group Actions taken by the Commission during the year: • The Commission passed recommendations to address the Austin Animal Center’s space crisis and asked for additional monthly reports on the following: the numbers of animals pled to Austin Pets Alive! for medical reasons and declined; the number of animals hospitalized and length of hospitalizations; and the outside vendors, vendors costs, including which animals receive medical services and by whom. • The Commission strongly recommended to APD that the APD’s Cruelty Division not be cut and any …
Good Morning Tambra – Just sent us an email stating you want to withdraw your case and the reason. Also note the case number and address of the case.. From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Diana Ramirez, Elaine RE: July 11th, 2022 Presentation & Virtual Speaker registration deadline Thursday, June 30, 2022 9:00:22 AM image001.png image005.png image006.png image007.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Target/Walton would like to formally withdraw their case. C16-2022-0001 / 10107 Research Blvd SVRD NB case. Good Morning Thank you MAY GOD BLESS YOU , Tambra A. Nance Director of Operations TITAN Services, LLC P: (817)778-9195 M: (817)948-5897 W: www.pstitan.com *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** From: Ramirez, Diana <Diana.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2022 8:48 AM To: Cc: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: July 11th, 2022 Presentation & Virtual Speaker registration deadline Thank you - have a great day! Diana Ramirez From: Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:11 AM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Cc: Ramirez, Diana <Diana.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: July 11th, 2022 Presentation & Virtual Speaker registration deadline ] How do I go about withdrawing my variance? Good Morning Thank you MAY GOD BLESS YOU , Tambra A. Nance Director of Operations TITAN Services, LLC P: (817)778-9195 M: (817)948-5897 W: www.pstitan.com From: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 7:16 AM Cc: Ramirez, Diana <Diana.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: July 11th, 2022 Presentation & Virtual Speaker registration deadline Importance: High Good morning Applicants on the Mon. July 11th, 2022 BOA mtg. Agenda, Please read this entire e-mail C-1/1-LATE BACKUP
July 8, 2022 Tony Nguyen 4507 N Ih 35 Svrd Nb Austin TX, 78722 Re: C16-2022-0004 Dear Tony, Property Description: LOT 1 TERRY ROSS ADDN Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC Sections 25-10-123 (B)(2)(a)(i) and (B)(3)(a) at 4507 N IH 35. After researching this site and our facilities near the existing sign, it has been determined that the sign and its proposed expansion potentially fails to meet required clearances detailed in Austin Energy’s Electric Design Criteria Manual. Please contact electric design lead Brian Van Dyke via email at Brian.VanDyke@austinenergy.com to coordinate this project. Once any clearance conflicts have been resolved, Austin Energy will be able to approve this variance request. 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 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Case Number C16-2022-0004 hearing on 07-11-2022 Friday, July 08, 2022 8:40:15 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Board of Adjustment and Elaine Ramirez: My name is Horatiu Pivoda, and I am the property owner of 1101 Bentwood Rd, in Austin. My property is adjacent to 4507 North Interstate 35. This email is in regards to the sign proposal for Apple Tree Holdings; case number C16-2022-0004. I would like the board to know that I am in full support of the proposed sign alterations. And I would like my email to be entered into record that I, as a property owner and a neighbor, have no objections to the proposed changes. In fact, it is my belief that having businesses improve their locations, and visibility will create a positive feedback in the neighborhood. Which we will all benefit from, as a community and as neighbors. If there are further questions, I can be reached via phone @ 714-272-7672 or simply via my email. Thank you Best Regards, Horatio Pivoda | RoCaL Group Inc. c: (714) 272-7672 This email may contain material that is confidential or proprietary. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. C-2/1-LATE BACKUP
July 1, 2022 Rodney K. Bennett 529 Evening Star Kyle, TX 78640 Re: C15-2022-0048 Dear Rodney, Property Description: S 85 FT OF LOT 10 FOX SCHMIDT SUBD 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 25-2-899(D) at 2500 Spring Lane. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
July 7, 2022 Attention: Elaine Ramirez, Board of Adjustments City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Austin, Texas 78752 RE: D-1, C15-2022-0048 Respectfully, Rodney K. Bennett Bennett Consulting j 512-627-7227 Please respectfully accept this letter as our written request to postpone the above- mentioned item. We will not be able to attend and present to you since the WANG Neighborhood Association is meeting at the same time to discuss our case. It is our wish to be heard at the August BOA Meeting. D-1/1LATE BACKUP PPMT REQ
July 7, 2022 Daniel Fields 2614 Francisco St Austin, TX 78702 Re: C15-2022-0056 Property Description: LOT 9 BLK 18 OLT 32&33 DIV B GLENWOOD ADDN Dear Daniel, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variances from LDC Sections 25-2-774-C-2-A and 25-2- 492 at 1305 Singleton Avenue. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
July 1, 2022 Aaron Seifert 8114 Cache Dr Austin TX, 78749 Re: C15-2022-0057 Dear Aaron, Property Description: LOT 8 BLK HH MAPLE RUN SEC 5-A 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 25-2-492 at 8114 Cache 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. 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
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July 7, 2022 Ada Corral, AIA 505 W 38th St, Suite B Austin TX, 78705 Re: C15-2022-0058 Dear Ada, Property Description: N 90 FT OF LOT 1 BLK B OLT 29 DIV D LAWLESS 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 25-2-492 at 2202 Longview Street. Austin Energy does not oppose the requested setback variance for the front of the property, and does not oppose the setback variance at the rear as long as a 15’ clearance is maintained between the proposed ADU and the existing overhead electric lines in the alley. Also, any proposed or existing Improvements must follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
*** External Email - Exercise Caution *** From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Pangle, Thomas L Ramirez, Elaine CASE NUMBER C-15-2022-0058 Monday, July 04, 2022 12:35:26 PM CASE NUMBER C-15-2022-0058 DEAR MS RAMIREZ, Telephone 512 608 8317 I OBJECT I am the owner of a home at 1200 West 22nd and a half St Austin 78705. Codes have no meaning unless they are enforced except in cases of exceptional hardship, and this is not such a case. The code is established for a set of purposes that need to be pursued. Furthermore, the recommended change allowing a decrease in setback would set a precedent for future adverse development within the neighborhood. -- Thomas L. Pangle Joe R. Long Endowed Chair in Democratic Studies Department of Government University of Texas at Austin http://www.la.utexas.edu/users/tlp374/ And Co-Director, Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas University of Texas at Austin https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/coretexts/ Download papers and articles at: https://utexas.academia.edu/ThomasPangle D-4/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Megan Meisenbach Ramirez, Elaine C-15-2022-0058 2202 Longview St Monday, July 04, 2022 11:09:29 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Greetings Ms Ramirez, Please convey my objection to the Board of Adjustment concerning the requested variances listed. Here are some of the reasons why these variances should be denied. 1. Such a decrease in setback would set a precedent for future development within the neighborhood and near-by residential neighborhoods and could lead to more variances of all types. 2. The developer knew what the setbacks were when they bought the property. Their action of purchasing the property came with the assumption of due diligence. 3. The current property set back is designed to promote a unified appearance to the neighborhood. Ther variances will upset the historic look of the streets and look out of place. 4. The requested 5 foot setbacks do not leave room for the eaves of a roof. Water runoff may land on the neighboring property promoting fast run-off and pave the way to flooding which is already a problem in this area. The Public Hearing is scheduled before the Board of Adjustment on July 11, 2022 (next Monday). Case Number: C-15-2022-0058 "The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to: a) decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) for the existing non-complying primary residence to …
From: To: Subject: Date: Nirav V. Patel [USA] Ramirez, Elaine Case Number: C15-2022-0058 Tuesday, July 05, 2022 11:33:18 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Elaine Ramirez, I'd like to submit this email as my stand IN FAVOR of the project at 2202 Longview St. (Elizabeth Schaub & Karl Richichi). As a neighbor since 2005, i'm fully aware of Elizabeth and Karl's circumstances and plans for their home. Let me know if you have any questions for me. Nirav V. Patel 1906 David St, Austin, TX 78705 512/468-8201 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. D-4/1-LATE BACKUP D-4/2-LATE BACKUP
July 1, 2022 Christina Contros 1803 Palma Plaza Austin, TX 78703 Re: C15-2022-0059 Dear Christina, Property Description: LOT 2 *RESUB OF TRT 2 TANGLEWILD ESTATES 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 25-2-492 at 1703 Cedar Bend 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. 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
July 1, 2022 Thrower Design, LLC P.O. Box 41957 Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2022-0060 Dear Victoria, Property Description: LOT 1 RESUB OF PT OF LOT 1 FITZHUGH J G & HENRY SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Sections 25-2-1063(B)(1) and 25-2-1063(C)(1)(a) at 1609 Matthews Lane. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Absolute Stornlok Ramirez, Elaine Re: Question about Case Number C15-2022-0060 Thursday, July 07, 2022 4:05:03 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, my name is Kevin Chrane, I am the owner of the property at 1607 Matthews Lane, which is next door to the property at 1609 Matthews Lane that is the subject of case number C15-2022-0060. I am writing to express my opposition to Variance Request A. This variance is asking to lessen the amount of distance that may be built upon, in relation to the edge of the property lines. The code is currently set at 25 feet. The applicant wants to lessen this distance to only 7 feet from the eastern property line, and 13 feet from the southern one. I fell that the requested distances are too close to the property border for building, especially the one requesting only 7 feet! I would like to express my opposition to those items, am fine with the requests from Variance B. Thank you for taking my opinion as the next door landowner into consideration, On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 03:25:22 PM CDT, Ramirez, Elaine <elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Kevin Chrane (512) 694-2046 Yes! Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Planner Senior / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Office: 512-974-2202 D-6/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Ruth Lauer Ramirez, Elaine Written comments C15-2022-0060 for Board of Adjustment meeting Friday, July 08, 2022 3:26:53 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, Does the Board of Adjustment accept emailed objections? If so, here’s mine. Thanks. Case Number C15-2022-0060. 1609 Matthews Lane, 78745 BoA July 11, 2022 Name. Ruth Lauer Addresses affected. 7309 Forest Wood Rd, 1504A and B Matthews Lane, 78745 Signature Ruth Lauer Date 7/8/22 Daytime telephone 512-228-8523 Comments: I object to the variance requested for 1609 Matthews Lane (C15-20200-00060). Remember as a kid asking for something from your parents but trying to ask them separately? I think CMBH2 is doing that. They didn’t get what they wanted from the ZAP so now they are asking the Board of Adjustment. This property was purchased in March 2021 by CMCBH2 Company LLC. Their initial zoning change request (C14-2021-0056) was opposed by the Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association (MLNA). With the assistance of Ann Kitchen’s office the MF-3 (and 14 homes) request was reduced …
July 1, 2022 Nikelle Meade 111 Congress Ave Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701 Re: C15-2022-0061 Dear Nikelle, Property Description: W 35.6FT OF N138FT OF W193.4 OLT 20 DIVISION O 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 25-2-492 at 1401 East 3rd Street. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
July 8, 2022 Jim Wittliff 1409 Possum Trot Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0038 Property Description: W 91.2 FT OF LOT 5 & NW 20X90 AV OF LOT 6 BLK 6 WESTFIELD A Dear Jim, 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 25-2-492 at 8114 Cache Drive. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed permanent structures meet 15’ radial clearance from any existing overhead electric facilities. Also, any other proposed or existing improvements must adhere to Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
