November 2021 November 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for November was 98.8 percent. • A total of 1,252 animals were brought to the shelter which included 705 dogs, 511 cats, 5 birds, 1 livestock and 30 animals listed as other. • A total of 634 animals were adopted (329 cats, 288 dogs, and 34 small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits). • A total of 119 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 41 animals to their owners in the field during the month of • Officers handed out 29 fencing assistance applications, impounded 101 injured animals and delivered 37 wildlife • Officers entered 227 rabies exposure reports and submitted 17 specimens for rabies testing. Animal Protection November. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 2 positive results, all bats. • 37 total coyote related activities o 2 Observations o 16 Sightings o 7 Encounters o 1 Incident o 6 Wild sick o 5 Wild injured • Out of 37 coyote related activities, 24 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all activities: o 5 encounters involved a coyote following or approaching a person with no incident o 1 encounter involved a coyote following a person walking dogs o 1 encounter involved off-leash dogs in a natural area o 1 encounter involved mange coyotes Incident: Pets were a factor: • o 1 incident involved a coyote taking unattended chickens in a fenced backyard at night November 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 142 volunteers donated 1,771 hours during November. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 4 orientations for new volunteers in November, introducing 99 people to the shelter programs. 47 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in November. • More than 180 families provided foster care, and a total of 97 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,378 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 94 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 268 animals in foster homes. • 193 animals were transferred to 22 AAC rescue partners (This data is for our rescue program only and does not include transport data). • 4 owner surrender appointments were posted to …
October 2021 October 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News birds. Animal Protection • The live outcome percentage for October was 97.8 percent. • A total of 1,249 animals were brought to the shelter which included 574 dogs, 607 cats, 62 wild animals and 6 • A total of 734 animals were adopted (315 dogs, 390 cats, 1 bird, and 28 small pets). • A total of 139 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 35 animals to their owners in the field during the month of October. • Officers handed out 42 fencing assistance applications, impounded 142 injured animals and delivered 110 wildlife • Officers entered 221 rabies exposure reports and submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 8 positive results, all bats. • 31 total coyote related activities o 14 sightings o 2 observations o 6 wild sick (mange) o 3 encounters o 6 incidents • Out of 31 coyote related activities, 23 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Encounters and Incidents: Pets were a factor in all activities. 44% of encounters/incidents involved mange coyotes o 2 encounters involved coyotes chasing unattended cats in yards (no attack) o 1 encounter involved a coyote entering a yard at night while a dog and human were present (no attack) o 2 incidents involved a coyote injuring unattended livestock in yards o 3 incidents involved coyotes taking unattended cats in yards o 1 incident involved coyotes taking an unattended dog in a natural space • 44 wildlife calls were made that involved activity by raccoon, bat, snake, opossum, fox, bird, skunk, rabbit, turtle, coyote, squirrel, and unknown. Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs October 2021 Animal Services Report • A total of 166 volunteers donated 1,555 hours during October. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 6 orientations for new volunteers in October, introducing 138 people to the shelter programs. 28 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in October. • More than 200 families provided foster care, and a total of 158 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,325 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 90 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 273 animals in foster homes. • 251 animals were transferred to 30 …
RTO Data (fiscal year) – Austin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept 286 Oct 371 Nov 293 Dec 274 Jan 258 Feb 309 Mar 299 Apr 336 May 245 June 227 July 229 Aug 262 Sept 257 Oct 311 Nov 278 Dec 289 Jan 265 Feb 332 Mar 263 Apr 298 May 273 June 260 July 260 Aug 286 Sept 284 Oct 262 Nov 275 Dec 282 Jan 227 Feb 283 Mar 288 Apr 259 May 212 June 237 July 236 Aug 297 Sept 270 Oct 262 Nov 286 Dec 267 Jan 240 Feb 297 Mar 300 Apr 305 May 272 June 278 July 238 Aug 245 Sept 260 Oct 222 Nov 228 Dec 263 Jan 197 Feb 172 Mar 74 Apr 81 May 93 June 89 July 94 Aug 109 Sept 121 91 108 105 63 103 101 110 108 128 119 110 Total Outcomes Percent 3389 Total 16287 Outcomes 21% Percent 3372 Total 16102 Outcomes 21% Percent 3142 Total 15400 Outcomes 20% Percent 3260 Total 17635 Outcomes 18% Percent 1882 Total 11056 Outcomes 17% Percent 1267 11877 11% RTO Data (calendar) – Dallas *Indicates start of Mandatory Microchip ordinance 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 129 154 172 191 198 180 168 204 201 253 250 262 June* Jan Feb Mar Apr May July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 291 291 395 401 506 458 466 444 382 556 617 513 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 522 492 613 656 507 589 598 630 450 493 690 1250 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 1279 887 1189 934 954 898 884 884 871 856 801 822 Jan Feb Mar** Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 930 912 702 230 219 218 267 257 303 270 272 254 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 258 226 331 315 256 232 314 281 238 285 N/A N/A RTO Data (calendar) – Reno, NV • 2008 – 3,443 (25.4%) • 2014 – 5,031 (36.9%) • 2009 – 3,468 (28.8%) • 2015 – 5,173 (39.1%) • 2010 – 4,097 (31.6%) • 2016 – 4,986 (37.3%) • 2011 – 4,889 (34.8%) • 2017 – 4,989 (36.9%) • …
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER DATA ANALYTICS AND MARKETING TEAM September 2016 DECEMBER 05, 2021 Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants PRESENTATION AGENDA INTRODUCTION CURRENT SITUATION SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE INTRODUCTION DATA ANALYSIS RISKS AND MITIGANTS Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants INTRODUCTION MEET THE AAC TEAM SID PURANIK SHIKHA LAKHI JUSTIN LANG NAVYA RAO SAKET MUKTHAPURAM Project Lead Marketing Consultant Data Analyst Data Analyst Data Analyst Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants CURRENT SITUATION AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER HIGH INTAKE Over 18,000 total intakes in 2019. Each animal costs $43 per day. FALSE STRAYS AAC facilities being overloaded due to reporting of false strays 1 4 2 3 LOW ANIMAL CLAIM RATE Three out of four dogs are not claimed by owners LOW MARKETING ENGAGEMENT Large social media following, but low engagement on posts Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants PRESENTATION AGENDA DATA ANALYSIS CURRENT SITUATION SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE INTRODUCTION DATA ANALYSIS RISKS AND MITIGANTS Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS OVERVIEW How do we solve the issue of over intake in the animal shelter? What are key factors for over intake and how can we mitigate them? 01 MICROCHIPPING 02 LOCATION 03 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 04 DELIVERABLE Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Pivot Tables Analysis MAIN TAKEAWAY: 2x as many chipped animals are returned Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Causal-Inference Test Inferring the effect of one variable on another variable What is the effect of being microchipped on the throughput rate of stray animals? Linear Regression Model to estimate the ATE Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Analysis Results MICROCHIPPING EFFECT Estimated increase of 17.3% in the adoption and return rate of animals microchipped Statistically significant difference between the subsets Potential confounding factors Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS LOCATION Frequency Analysis ZIP CODES WITH HIGHEST FALSE STRAY PERCENTAGE ZIP CODES WITH LOWEST FALSE STRAY PERCENTAGE 78731 | 78615 | 78701 | 78705 | 78728 78610 | 78732 | 78719 | 78621 | 78719 Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS ZIPCODE ANALYSIS Low False Stray Rate …
Belinda Hare for Animal Advisory Commission 2022 Proposed Meeting Schedule Animal Advisory Commission Proposed Meeting Schedule, 2022 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of every month, 6 p.m.: • Monday, January 10 • Monday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) • Monday, March 14 • Monday, April 11 • Monday, May 9 • Monday, June 13 • Monday, July 11 • Monday, August 8 • Monday, September 12 • Monday, October 10 • Monday, November 14 • Monday, December 12
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2021 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, December 13, 2021. 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 5:45 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Brooke Bailey, Rahm McDaniel, Barbara Mcarthur, Agustina Rodriguez, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Darryl Pruett, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members Absent: Richard Smith 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 November 8, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A-1/1 Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to approve the minutes for November 8, 2021, Board member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-0 votes (Board members virtual- no vote); APPROVED MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2021. B. 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 for Items C-1, E-1 and D-3. Board member Brooke Bailey motions to approve postpone/withdraw requests for Items C-1 and E-1 postpone to January 10, 2022 and D-3 withdraw, Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; APPROVED POSTPONED/ WITHDRAWN REQUESTS FOR ITEMS C-1 AND E-1 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 AND D-3 WITHDRAWN AS REQUESTED. C. SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C-1 C16-2021-0011 Renee Bornn for Villas Rio, LP 2111 Rio Grande Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (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. C-1/1 (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 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 ____________________________ forC-1/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: November 8, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0001 BOA DATE: January 10th, 2022 ADDRESS: 3002 Rivercrest Dr OWNER: Morgan & Lydia Mills COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Stephen Hawkins ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12A BLK A RIVERCREST ADDN SEC 1 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11&12 VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) SUMMARY: erect a Single-Family residence with attached garage ISSUES: configuration of lot, critical root zone of protected trees on neighboring property ZONING LAND USES Site LA North LA South LA LA East LA West Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets BRNA ASSOCIATION INC. City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Glenlake Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation SELTexas Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Creek at Riverbend Neighborhood Association D-1/1 December 6, 2021 Stephen Hawkins 3002 Rivercrest Dr Austin TX, 78746 Re: C15-2022-0001 Dear Stephen, Property Description: LOT 12A BLK A RIVERCREST ADDN SEC 1 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11&12 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from LDC Section 25-2-551 to allow construction of a garage up to a 25’ setback line. 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 Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 D-1/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department Permitting & Development Center Phone: 512.978.4000 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate …
BOA Variance Package December 28, 2021 Project: 3002 Rivercrest Drive D-1/1-PRESENTATION December 30, 2021 3002 Rivercrest Dr Variance Request Aqua Permits LLC 6504 Betty Cook Dr Austin Texas 78723 512-750-1402 Owner and development team is seeking a variance request to allow a new construction build at 3002 Rivercrest Drive, Austin, Texas 78746. The Lake Austin zoning (25-2-492) requires a 40’ setback from the front lot line and we are requesting a 25’ setback for only a portion of the build (32’ 1 1/4” out of 106.86’). Numerous properties on Rivercrest Drive including adjacent properties 3000 and 3006 Rivercrest Drive have buildings within the 40’ setback limit. The hardship that is faced with this property is with the configuration and critical root zones of protected trees and the shape of the lot due to easements limits the area which a tandem garage can be built. The construction of the tandem garage in this scenario would reduce street parking which would in turn lessen street congestion and help make a safer environment with the busy foot traffic on the narrow street. An iteration of the design based on the neighbors' setbacks have already been denied by the City of Austin. Considerable amount of time and energy has already been spent getting this approved to standards. Granting of this variance would not change the character of the neighborhood. The garage would be on the same side as the property that also has a garage beyond the 40’ setback and there are several occurrences of setback variances throughout the neighborhood. Setbacks are intended to protect privacy, provide for open space, and avoid the aesthetic and safety concerns with overcrowding. If this variance is granted, privacy will be not altered due to the fact that only the garage portion of the build will be included in a closer setback. It won’t effect open space because it will be side by side with the neighboring property’s garage. And finally it help appease the aesthetics of overcrowding by removing cars from the street and hiding them in the garage. We value the time and consideration the BOA puts into keeping Austin a beautiful and comfortable place to live. Thank you for your careful consideration of our request. D-1/2-PRESENTATION LOT SUMMARY ZONING: LOT AREA: SHORELINE SETBACK AREA: MAX. IMP.COVER: [.35 X (LOT AREA - SHORELINE SETBACK AREA)] = MAX. BLDG COVER: MAX.FAR: 6,792.8 SF 7,989.2 SF (40%) 7,989.2 …
City of AustinREVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCEApproved 33.4' setback at 3000 RivercrestD-1/11-PRESENTATION Original survey of new build 2014D-1/12-PRESENTATION
VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 21.7 feet (requested) BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0004 BOA DATE: January 10th, 2022 ADDRESS: 1012 Shelley Ave OWNER: Ethan Goodwin COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (Old West Austin) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 49.67 X 133FT OLT 4 DIVISION Z SUMMARY: maintain original portion of home ISSUES: existing non-complying structure ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Historic Muny District Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group D-2/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department Permitting & Development Center Phone(cid:29) 512(cid:17)(cid:28)(cid:26)(cid:27)(cid:17)4000 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr(cid:15) (cid:36)(cid:88)(cid:86)tin(cid:15) (cid:55)e(cid:91)a(cid:86) (cid:26)(cid:27)(cid:26)52 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ 1012 Shelley Ave., Austin TX 78703 Subdivision Legal Description: 49.67 X 133FT OLT 4 DIVISION Z ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _________________________________ Block(s): _____________________________ Outlot: _________________________________ Division: _____________________________ Zoning District: ___________________________________________________________________ SF-3, West Line National Register Historic District I/We ________________________________________________ on behalf of myself/ourselves as Adam Mosier authorized agent for ________________________________________________ affirm that on Ethan and Bridgette Goodwin Month November , Day 30 , Year 2021 , hereby apply for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment for consideration to (select appropriate option below): Erect Attach Complete Remodel Maintain Other: ____________ Type of Structure: ______________________________________________________________ The restoration of the original portion of a home in the West Line National Register Historic …
1012 SHELLEY AVE. Variance Request D-2/1-PRESENTATION HISTORY Ownership (40+ years) Restoration o West Line Historic District • Contributing D-2/2-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (setback requirement) • Decrease minimum front yard setback from 25 ft. to 21.7 ft. (variance of 3 ft., 4 in.) Maintain Setback • In existence for over 100+ years • Consistent with OWANA design guidelines for maintaining historic land use patterns including setbacks D-2/3-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP o Restoration requires demolition of more than 50% of current exterior walls • Portions of house requiring demolition are non-original additions Front porch Entire rear o Hardship is unique to property as there is no other way to achieve restoration without this partial demolition work D-2/4-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP, CONTINUED o100+ year old heritage Oak tree • Pressing up against portions of non-original rear additions • Demolition frees space around protected tree • If 25 ft. setback rule applied, then increased risk to critical root zone D-2/5-PRESENTATION REASONABLE USE o Granting variance to allow original setback enables continuation of reasonable use (in current location for 100+ years) o Restoring original front porch • Amenity originally intended and realized when constructed • Amenity commonly associated with residences in Clarksville, particularly on Shelley Ave. • Deprivation of amenity would: Deny reasonable use of property Be inconsistent with restoration D-2/6-PRESENTATION CHARACTER D-2/7-PRESENTATION SUPPORT oHistoric Land Commission and Historic Preservation Office oOld West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) oShelley Ave. Neighbors D-2/8-PRESENTATION CONCLUSION o Met requirements for granting variance o Requesting variance be granted • Allow house to remain where it’s been for last 100+ years D-2/9-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 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) _______Vacant (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 E-1/1 Ates seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021; Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 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 forE-1/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-6 DATE: Monday November 8, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 __Y_____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Barbara Mcarthur __Y_____Rahm McDaniel __Y_____Darryl Pruett __Y_____Agustina Rodriguez __Y_____Richard Smith __-_____Michael Von Ohlen (out) __-_____Nicholl Wade (out) __Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __Y_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Vacant (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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0100 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (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 E-2/1 Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-INTERNET ISSUES. 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 forE-2/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday November 8, 2021 CASE NUMBER: …
E-2/54 E-2/55 E-2/56 E-2/57 E-2/58 E-2/59 E-2/60 E-2/61 E-2/62 E-2/63 From: To: Subject: Date: Mark Hoelscher Ramirez, Elaine Board of Adjustment: Case number C15-2021-0100 Monday, November 01, 2021 11:04:37 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine- I'm emailing you back regarding the request for rezoning on Kinney Ave. My Name: C. Mark Hoelscher Address: 1108 Kinney Ave, Austin 78704 Phone Number: 512.975.9117 Case C15-2021-0100 Comments: In our opinion, please allow for the rezoning of the subject property at 1003 Kinney Ave. The use of the property for an SF-3 single family with pool should be allowed, it is within the former use of the property. As a favor, could an amendment be added to the allowed SF-3 rezoning to prevent the future addition of an ABU on the lot. Thank you to you and your department for reaching out to us as neighbors and "stakeholders." Best regards, Mark Hoelscher 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. E-2/64 Austin Stowell Ramirez, Elaine From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: 2021-000085 BA - Notice of Support SUPPORT Monday, November 08, 2021 6:33:40 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Austin Stowell. I Ama Zilker neighbor live at 904 Ethel St and am writing a letter of support in favor of Case # 2021-000085 BA for the property located at 1003 Kinney. The design is far superior than the ubiquitous Hardie plan structures in the neighborhood being erected by many spec builders and will help contribute, not detract to the neighborhood character. The existing structure is in poor condition. All buildings have a natural life.. The IRS limits the functional life of a building to 27.5 years. This particular structure is in disrepair and not economically feasible to be repaired. Every property owner deserves the right to replace their existing home. In this case, the zoning does not allow for reasonable use of the land. I think the Board is justified in approving the request because reasonable use is currently excluded. The property is unique to the area. I am aware of only 3 lots in Zilker that are less than 5750 square feet that are not exempted from variance by the age of the plat. …
