BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20211213_4.a.i_Supporting Values-Based Procurement Background: The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerable links in our local food system, resulting in food supply chain disruptions that caused economic harm to households, food service workers, small businesses like grocery stores and restaurants, public institutions like schools no longer accessible for school lunches, and the broader food industry across our region. Covid-19 revealed the flaws in a food system built for profit and efficiency at the expense of access and justice. The crisis demonstrated why we need to build a food system that is more transparent, sustainable, humane, and accountable, especially in the era of Climate Change. A strong local and regional economy can pivot quickly to meet changing demands for food. When confronted with supply chain disruptions, our local and regional farms, processing plants, distribution channels, and businesses make our communities resilient. Institutional food purchasing is an enormous lever for change and a critical tool for equity. The Good Food Purchasing Program is a values-based procurement framework that helps public institutions better understand the source of the food they purchase and provides a methodology to quantify the impact of that food along five core values: nutrition, local economies, valued workforce, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. This procurement framework, developed by community members and food procurement professionals, is managed by the Center for Good Food Purchasing, and has been successfully adopted by over 60 institutions in 24 major cities across the nation, with over $1 Billion in annual aggregate purchases. Such Values-Based Procurement is a powerful tool for large scale food systems change that can nonetheless be managed at a local and municipal level. GFPP is robust and has been tested across the nation in multiple cities, adapting to the needs of different institutions. Since 2016, the City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability has led a collaborative effort bringing together a cross-sector coalition of anchor institutions, community-based organizations, academia, philanthropy, nonprofits, and the business community and invested in leveraging the Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) as a tool to catalyze transformational food systems change by supporting Austin institutions to participate. This work has been further invested in with the generous support of the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. Unified around a shared vision and set of values, Austin-based institutions involved with the Program have made important gains, but the pandemic has reinforced how much work …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: May 9, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0003 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Shana Gardner OWNER: Joshua Needham ADDRESS: 1401 E 6TH 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) (H) to allow for illumination of one (1) wall sign, one (1) illuminated blade, and one (1) illuminated parking blade in order to provide signage for mixed use development in a “TOD- NP”, Transit Oriented District–Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (H) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 9, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve; Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0, vote; GRANTED. 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: N/A OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: This property is not unique in the types of signage requested, the proposed signage is comparable to the existing signage on other mixed use developments in the surrounding area therefore it will not have an adverse impact on the neighboring properties. OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: most businesses in the area have illuminated signage, the type of lighting used for the building signage is understated in nature and matches the existing aesthetic of the sign district. AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: Granting this variance would simply allow this property the same level of privilege enjoyed by the surrounding areas and similar mixed use properties. ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: May 9, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0001 _______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: Esteban Arrieta OWNER: Eames Gilmore ADDRESS: 10107 RESEARCH BLVD SVRD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations) (B) (3), to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 45 feet (requested) in order to complete signage for Target store in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet Gateway-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Gateway Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL); March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022. April 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to May 9, 2022; Board Member Richard Smith seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 9, 2022. May 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY APPLICANT 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: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair ____________________________ for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0042 DATE: May 9, 2022 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Felicia Foster OWNER: Valentin Bohorov ADDRESS: 2212 TRAILSIDE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The appellant has filed an appeal challenging staff’s interpretation of Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards) of the Land Development Code in connection with disapproval of a permit application for construction of a single-family home at the above-referenced address. The primary basis of the appeal is calculation of gross floor area for a “habitable attic” under the Land Development Code, in particular, requirements in Section 3.3 of Subchapter F. The appellant contends that staff incorrectly applies provisions related to the calculation of ceiling height for exempt space as applied to a two-story residence in an “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3 Definitions and Measurement, 3.3 Gross Floor Area, 3.3.3 Porches, basements, and attics that meet the following requirements shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area: (C) A habitable portion of an attic if: 1. 2. 3. 4. The roof above it is not a flat or mansard roof and has a slope of 3 to 12 or greater; It is fully contained within the roof structure; It has only one floor; It does not extend beyond the footprint of the floors below: Fifty percent or more of the area has a ceiling height of seven feet or less. It is the highest habitable portion of the building, or a section of the building, and adds 5. no additional mass to the structure; and 6. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 9, 2022. The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to deny the appeal request and uphold City staff’s interpretation; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; APPEAL DENIED AND UPHOLD CITY STAFF’S INTERPRETATION. FINDING: 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map in that: 2. An appeal of use provisions could clearly permit a use which is in character with the uses enumerated for the various zones and with the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 DATE: Monday May 09, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0035 _______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: Mike Mchone OWNER: DC+CJ San Pedro LLC, Cater Joseph ADDRESS: 2609 SAN PEDRO ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Article 3, Division 9 – University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements, Section 25-2-757 (Setbacks; Compatibility) (E) to decrease minimum 30 feet from the centerline of adjacent street (required) to 24 feet from the centerline of adjacent street (requested) in order to erect a Multi-Family SMART Housing Building in an “MF-4- NP”, Multi-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-757 SETBACKS; COMPATIBILITY (E) A building must be at least 12 feet from the front face of the curb of the adjacent street and at least 30 feet from the centerline of the adjacent street, 12 ft. from the face of curb for the required UNO Streetscape will be provided. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY STAFF (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 Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 DATE: Monday May 09, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0040 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___A____Barbara Mcarthur ABSTAINED ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ned McDaniel ADDRESS: 305 E ST ELMO RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-601 (Industrial Park (IP), Major Industry (MI), and Limited Industrial Services (LI) District Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 25 feet (required) to 18 feet (requested), in order to complete an Urban agricultural growing facility in a “LI-NP”, Limited Industrial Services- Neighborhood Plan (East Congress Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-601 Industrial Park (IP), Major Industry (MI), and Limited Industrial Service (LI) District Regulations (A) This section applies in an industrial park (IP), major industry (MI), or limited industrial services (LI) district. (2) 25 feet, if adjacent to property zoned as or used for a use permitted in an MF-1, MF-2, MF-3, MF-4, MF-5, MF-6, or MH district BOARD’S DECISION: May 9, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 9-0-1 vote (Board member Barbara Mcarthur abstained); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: LI zoning does allow for reasonable use, the city’s changes to the zoning of the adjacent property has negatively impacted the original zoning use. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the city changed the zoning to the adjacent property which negatively impacted original zoning use of no rear setback requirement, there is an implied rear setback restriction of 25ft based on recent change of zoning and city’s storm drain retention wall encroaches on rear property which reduces the land use. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: my understanding of LI zoning of the property had no rear setback requirements, and that zoning of no rear setback be grandfathered. 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday May 09, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0043 _______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: Lisa Gray OWNER: Red Door LLC ADDRESS: 509 E 38TH 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 rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 9 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-CO-NP”, Single-Family-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hancock Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY STAFF (AE DENIAL) AND THE NEIGHBORS ALSO REQUESTED A POSTPONEMENT UNTIL THEY SPEAK WITH THE 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 G-1 DATE: Monday May 9, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0011 _______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: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2715 LONG BOW TRL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. 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 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 40 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 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; March 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 BY APPLICANT; April 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Agustina Rodriguez motions to deny; Board Member Richard Smith seconds on a 6-5 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne, Darryl Pruett, Kelly Blume, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza nay); DENIED. RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED: MAY …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-2 DATE: Monday May 9, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0012 _______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: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2717 LONG BOW TRL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) to 27 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. 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 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent 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; March 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 BY APPLICANT; April 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to deny; Board Member Nicholl Wade seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Kelly Blume nay); DENIED. RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED: MAY 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet H-1 DATE: Monday May 9, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Bhavani Singal OWNER: Heidi Lew ADDRESS: 3701 ROBBINS RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s): 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the 1. minimum Front Yard Setback from 40 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and 2. 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or (a) less from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (58% existing) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 (c) percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 14 percent (requested), (4% existing) in order to erect a new two story Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. 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. BOARD’S DECISION: March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022. April 11 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to May 9, 2022; Chair Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote (Board member Nicholl Wade no vote off the dais); POSTPONED TO MAY 9, 2022. (RE-NOTIFICATION); VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE -The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s): 1. 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback from 40 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) (b) (c) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 36 percent (requested), (45% existing) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not more …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet H-2 DATE: Monday May 9, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0032 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith OUT ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Cody Stavig ADDRESS: 2904 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s): a) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) and b) 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-Complying Structures) (E) (1) (b) to increase the height from 23 feet 8 inches (allowed) to 24 feet 1 inch (requested) in order to remodel an existing non-complying Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, Section 25-2-963 (E) A person may increase the height of a building that is a noncomplying structure based on a height requirement of this title if: (1) the increase is made to a portion of the building that: (b) complies with the yard setback requirements of this title. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING APRIL 11, 2022 POSTPONED TO MAY 9, 2022 DUE TO AE DENIAL; May 9, 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 10-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the lot is substandard in LA zoning, existing structure that has a 25ft SB and extensive remodel and original placement of the house and setback of adjacent houses is in alignment for the street. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: is an older structure built prior to LA zoning being in lot a zoning existing structure within 40 feet setback with setback of 25 feet standard residential setback. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: has several remodel permits on existing noncomplying structure. 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 …
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES May 9, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, May 9, 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 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Agustina Rodriguez, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate), Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Brooke Bailey, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade and Rahm McDaniel 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval April 11, 2022 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 draft minutes B. C. D. Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for April 11, 2022, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0-1 votes (Board member Barbara Mcarthur abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR APRIL 11, 2022. 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/neighborhood/staff for Items D- 1, G-1, G-2, F-3; AE Denial for Items F-1 and F-3 Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to add Items F-1 and F-3 to the Postponement requests to June 13, 2022 due to AE denials, Board member Agustina Rodriguez seconds on a 10-0 vote, ADDED ITEMS F-1 AND F-3 TO JUNE 13, 2022 POSTPONEMENT REQUESTS. Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the postponement requests for Items D-1, G-1, G-2, F-1 and F-3 to June 13, 2022, Board member Michael Von Ohlen …
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-05-09 REGULAR MEETING MAY 9, 2022 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION APRROVED MINUTES The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a regular meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022, 6 p.m., in the Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at Austin City Hall. Commission Chair, Craig Nazor, called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and welcomed new District 4 Commissioner, Dr. Paige Nilson, to her first meeting. Chair Nazor conducted a roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 10 commissioners. Seven Commissioners attended the meeting in person: Nazor, Jarl, Clinton, Smagula, Herrera, Hassen and Dr. Paige Nilson. Three Commissioners attended via teleconferencing: Mitchell, Neuhaus, and Dulzaides. Commissioner Nemer joined the meeting at Old Business, Agenda Item 3b. Commissioner Norton was absent, and District 10 is vacant. Commission Members Absent: Norton Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare, Dr. Kathryn Lund, Abigail Varela, Rebekha Montie, Kelsey Cler, Sarah Luce, Mary Brown, Nicole Savage PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL Virtual: Emily Steinberg Eileen McFall Stephanie Loayza Zachary Loayza 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-05-09 In Person: Beverly Luna Ashley Niels Shelly Leibhan Rhonda Pickens Joann Molinyawe 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, April 11, 2022. Commissioner Dulzaides seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 10 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance at the time voting approval: Nazor, Jarl, Clinton, Smagula, Herrera, Hassen, Dr. Paige Nilson, Mitchell, Neuhaus, and Dulzaides. Commissioner Nemer joined the meeting at Old Business; Commissioner Norton was absent, and District 10 is vacant. 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly Report 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data b. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin c. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No d. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities No action. No action. Kill No action. No action. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Austin Animal Center Space Crisis and Recommendations from the Space Crisis Working Group Commissioner Neuhaus moved to resubmit the recommendations from the Space Crisis Working Group; Commissioner Nemer seconded the motion which passed with a vote of 9 to 1 with one abstention. Nine commissioners voted for the proposal: Nazor, Jarl, Clinton, Smagula, Hassen, Mitchell, Neuhaus, …
Commission on Seniors Community Interest Announcement Older Americans Month Kick Off Event May 7th, 2022, at 10:00am. Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019 Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur.
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee May 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 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 committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Potential amendments to the code; offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Public Mobility Projects in the Right-of-Way. Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to address design and construction of public mobility projects and associated utility projects in the City’s right-of-way. City Staff: Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Office, (512) 974- 7916, susan.daniels@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 7. OTHER BUSINESS a. BRIEFING: South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Update on potential changes to Title 25 …
RESOLUTION NO. 20220303-028 WHEREAS, in August 2016, City Council approved Resolution No. 20160818-07 4 that expressed Council's intent to contract with voters for a Mobility Bond election in November 2016 and directed the City Managerto analyze existing capital project delivery systems and processes in order to recommend potential changes and resource requirements to complete the bond program within eight years from initiation; and WHEREAS, in March 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 20190328-040 that affirmed the City of Austin's desire to construct as many miles of progressive multi-modal mobility infrastructure as quickly as it can to facilitate congestion relief, safety, and environmental stewardship, and encouraged the City Manager to form a steering committee of representatives from relevant departments to align resources, priorities, and policies that support an accelerated timetable for planned bicycle, scooter, transit, sidewalks, and tier one urban trail and, infrastructure projects; WHEREAS, in August 2019, City Council approved Resolution N o. 20190808-081 that directed the City Manager to analyze and report on options for the City to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system; and, WHEREAS, in August 2020, City Council approved Resolution N o. 20200807-003 that expressed Council's intent to contract with the voters for a citywide rapid transit system (to be known as "Project Connect") that will include four MetroRapid lines to be constructed and operational within five years, and two light rail lines to be constructed within and operational ten years; and, Page 1 of 5 WHEREAS, in August 2020, City Council approved Resolution No. 20200812-011 that expressed Council's intent to contract with the voters fora Mobility Bond election in November 2020, and directed the City Manager to analyze existing capital project delivery systems and processes in order to recommend potential changes and resource requirements to accelerate project delivery and maximize the number ofprojects to be completed within six years; and, WHEREAS, in October 2021, City Council approved Resolution No. 20211029-003 that directed the City Manager to review City Code, including, but not limited to, the Land Development Code, Criteria Manuals, and permitting procedures to identify impediments to the design, construction, implementation, and operation of Project Connect, and to present any Code amendments necessary to City Council no later than April 2022; and, WHEREAS, public mobility projects in the right-of-way offer tremendous community benefits, including improved multimodal access and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, enhanced life safety, greater …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ORDINANCE LANGUAGE HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPT PART 1. City Code Section 25-1-112 (Fiscal Security) is amended to add a new Subsection (F) to read as follows: (F) A public project is not required to post fiscal security under this title. PART 2. Section 1.2.4. (Exemptions) of City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E is amended to read as follows: 1.2.4. Exemptions. A. General Exemptions. Except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter, the following types of development are exempt from the requirements of this Subchapter: 1. Development that does not require a site plan under Chapter 25-5, except that Section 2.5 (Exterior Lighting) shall apply; 2. Development in the following zoning districts: Agricultural (AG) district; Aviation (AV) district; and a. b. c. Traditional neighborhood (TN) district; 3. Development built pursuant to the overlay district provisions of the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) district; 4. Development of a public primary or secondary educational facility; 5. Development built pursuant to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Redevelopment Plan; 6. Development of an industrial use or unmanned communication services, construction sales and service, drop-off recycling collection facility, equipment repair or scrap and salvage services use that is not located on a Core Transit Corridor; 7. Interior remodeling of a building. 8. Development for which public access is prohibited due to health, safety and welfare reasons; pg. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ORDINANCE LANGUAGE HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPT 9. Development of a warehouse if less than 25% of the gross floor area is used for a non-industrial use; 10. Sidewalk, shared use and urban trail projects managed by the City of Austin and processed under the City's General Permit program which are undertaken for the purpose of bringing existing facilities into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act; 11. A public mobility project in the right-of-way; and 12.[11.] Development built pursuant to any of the following adopted regulating plans: a. Transit-Oriented District Station Area Plan; b. North Burnet/Gateway (NBG) District; c. East Riverside Corridor; d. Waller Creek District; e. Downtown Austin Plan; or f. Airport Boulevard Corridor Plan. PART 3. City …
