SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: August 19, 2025 SUBDIVISION NAME: Town and Country Park Addition Total Plat Vacation ADDRESS: 13300 Morris Road APPLICANT: The Optimist Club of Town and Country Round Rock Texas AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower) ZONING: GR-CO – Community Commercial AREA: 88.298 acres (3,846,260.88 sf) LOT: 1 COUNTY: Williamson DISTRICT: 6 WATERSHED: Lake Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Town and Country Park Addition Total Plat Vacation to remove one lot from the recorded plat, with the property comprised of 88.298 acres. The applicant is proposing the total plat vacation to remove a note restricting uses. The property will have uses allowed by Ordinance 20240404-054 and Zoning Case C14-2023-0100. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the total subdivision vacation, the application meets City of Austin code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Recorded plat to be vacated PHONE: 512-974-3404 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 61 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 62 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 63 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 64 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 65 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 66 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 67 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 68 of 8
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 19, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Trey Farmer GeNell Gary CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Joseph Gerland Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon Vacant Vacant PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Meeting on July 15, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the aggregate amounts of $3,830,000 for multifamily programs and $3,375,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined budget amount of $7,205,000. Funding: $7,205,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an aggregated amount not to exceed $5,300,000 for customer-sited commercial solar installations and $2,000,000 for customer-sited multifamily installations, for a total combined budget amount of $7,300,000 to qualifying solar incentive projects. Funding: $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. 4. Discussion and recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. 5. Discussion and recommendation on policy regarding Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Programs. DISCUSSION 6. Presentation by Texas Gas Service regarding an update on the TGS application for a Statewide Energy Efficiency Program by Larry Graham, Manager, Local Government Relations, Texas Gas Service and Judy Hitchye, Managing Attorney, Texas Gas Service. 7. Discussion on natural gas utilities: fuel costs, low-income customer issues, environmental effects, clean-energy programs, and policy related issues related to them. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the aggregate amounts of $3,830,000 for multifamily programs and $3,375,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined budget amount of $7,205,000. Funding: $7,205,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,205,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of rebates for commercial and multifamily customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission August 19, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s energy efficiency rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce energy demand and associated costs, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. Aggregate authority for the issuance of rebates has been requested and approved in FY2020 thru FY2025. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue rebates to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for energy efficiency improvements in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $7,205,000. The aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs by reducing the wait time needed to be reimbursed for energy efficiency upgrades. Multifamily customers receive an average of three upgrades per unit (e.g., smart thermostats, lighting, solar screens, HVAC tune-up, etc.), helping to reduce their energy costs. New construction incentives are also available for Multifamily properties pursuing passive building certification. This demonstration program will incentivize four to five affordable housing projects for predesign and post construction milestones. The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers/owners will receive rebate funding promptly after work has been completed.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an aggregated amount not to exceed $5,300,000 for customer-sited commercial solar installations and $2,000,000 for customer- sited multifamily installations, for a total combined budget amount of $7,300,000 to qualifying solar incentive projects. Funding: $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of rebates for commercial and multifamily customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission August 19, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission Additional Backup Information: The purpose of the Austin Energy solar incentives is to expand adoption of customer-sited solar. The Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) solar program offers commercial customers payments based on the metered solar production of their approved PV system for the first 5 years of operation. The Austin Energy Solar Capacity-Based Incentive (CBI) Programs support solar installations via a one-time, upfront rebate payment. These programs advance the stated goals of expanding locally-sited solar, carbon reduction, and resiliency. The authorization of aggregate authority for the issuance of solar incentives will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue solar incentives to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY2026) for customer-sited solar installations in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $7,300,000. This aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs. The process allows Austin Energy to approve projects for construction and avoid the one to two months of delay that would have otherwise occurred while moving through the RCA process.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20250819-### Recommendation to Amend City Code to Use Both City and Personal Email Addresses for Board and Commission Members WHEREAS, members of the Resource Management Commission and other City boards and commissions are volunteers; WHEREAS, the City of Austin policy, based on city code, is that staff liaisons for City boards and commissions must use only commissioners’ official city email addresses; WHEREAS, many volunteer commission and board members rely extensively on personal email addresses and have missed communications from City liaisons, other city staff, and fellow commissioners; WHEREAS, making communicating with staff and fellow commissioners can make board and commission service more accessible and make commissioners more productive in serving the City of Austin; WHEREAS, many volunteer commissioners find managing multiple email accounts can be a significant burden on top of their family, employment, community, and other activities; WHEREAS, commissioners understand that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel – including city or personal email – the commissioner uses; WHEREAS, commissioners understand that official city email (BC) address should still be included on all official communications, but commissioners’ personal email addresses can be copied on those and other communications; WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission, in Recommendation 20250609-003, has asked the Austin City Council to amend the City Code to allow volunteers serving on City boards and commissions to use a combination of personal and city email accounts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission joins the Electric Utility Commission in asking the City Council to change the city code to allow for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Record of the Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest:
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20250819-005 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Conservation Proposal Pending Before the Railroad Commission of Texas WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) has submitted a three-year energy conservation program proposal to the Railroad Commission of Texas for its Central-Gulf region; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for standby generators that consume, not save energy; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for gas ranges, which harm indoor air quality, while providing no proof that this appliance program saves energy or money; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed continuation of rebates for gas clothes dryers, tankless water heaters, and central furnaces, which do not pay back their investment in energy savings in Austin’s climate or in Residential settings; and WHEREAS, these proposed programs will cost ratepayers almost $5 million over the three-year proposal; and WHEREAS, TGS has not renewed its co-funding with Austin Energy for duct sealing and ceiling insulation, which have been shown to be some of the highest ROI energy savings programs; and WHEREAS, TGS has not, to date, fully complied with the legislative intent of the law granting the Railroad Commission of Texas the authority to regulate energy conservation programs run by gas utilities by: 1) failing to prove that all of its programs actually save energy; and 2) omitting program-specific energy and monetary savings in its filings; and WHEREAS, from about 1987 to about 1997 the City of Austin had an agreement with TGS to design and administer gas conservation programs, funded by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS is continuing a long-standing pattern of funding energy conservation programs that are not cost effective; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the City Council to ask its appropriate City staff to go on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas to oppose the current program proposals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is on record asking that any future franchise negotiations include a requirement that the company’s energy conservation program planning and administration be subcontracted to the City of Austin; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this recommendation be provided to the Market Oversight Section of the Railroad Commission of Texas in the most timely manner possible.
Second Natural Gas Utility Policy Briefing Resource Management Commission Paul Robbins August 19, 2025 There Are Other Gas Utility Issues Besides High Rates 1. High Fuel Costs 2. Taxes & Fees 3. Low-Income Assistance 4. Greenwashing– Faulty Programs for Conservation & Renewable Natural Gas Three Reasons for High Fuel Prices 1. Rising Support Costs 2. Securitization 3. Gas Exports “Securitization” Winter Storm Uri Surcharge Legalized Piracy • $3.5 Billion Financed Over 16 Years • $1.11/MCF Surcharge • ≈ $38/Year/Residential Austin Customer • ≈ $608 Over 16-Year Payoff U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Competes on World Market Taxes & Fees • ≈ 3% for State Fees • 5% for City of Austin Franchise Fee • No Cap on Amount Low-Income Assistance 2024 Austin Energy – $20.1 Million Austin Water – $17.4 Million Austin Watershed Protection – $1.2 Million Total City of Austin Utilities – $38.7 Million (1.5% of Gross Revenue) Texas Gas Service – $200,000 (For Entire Central-Gulf Region) Gas Companies are Greenwashing Clean Energy Efficiency of the Direct Use of Natural Gas From Atmos RMC June Presentation y c n e i c i f f E y g r e n E Direct Use of Natural Gas Source Energy Extraction, Processing, Transportation 100 MMBTUs Water Heater Efficiency Generation No Losses X 90 MMBTUs 90 MMBTUs 52 MMBTUs ERCOT Energy Electric Mix Source Energy Extraction, Processing, Transportation Generation Line Loss Water Heater Efficiency 100 MMBTUs 89 MMBTUs 54 MMBTUs 52 MMBTUs 48 MMBTUs ERCOT Electric Mix With Heat Pump Water Heater ERCOT Energy Electric Mix Source Energy Extraction, Processing, Transportation Generation Line Loss Heat Pump Water Heater 100 MMBTUs 89 MMBTUs 54 MMBTUs 52 MMBTUs 91 MMBTUs- 233 MMBTUs TGS gives rebates way in excess of the national average. Conservation Total Resource Benefit/Cost Test Total Lifetime Investment vs. Lifetime Monetary Savings = Gas Dryer With Moisture Sensor • Between $200 and $300 to save –– 50¢/Year (Gas-to-Gas change-out). • No other gas utilities give rebates for dryer stubs except One Gas. • Payback of 666 Years at Higher Rebate Level. Tankless Water Heaters • $4,150 to $5,050 for New Tankless Installation vs. $1,600- $1,850 for Tank Unit (2021 dollars). • Requires Regular Scale Cleaning • Claims of Increased Lifetime May Be Exaggerated • No Payback. In fact, it will cost $2,800 to $3,800 more over life. • Expensive • Scale Cleaning • Freeze Damage Efficient Furnaces Built for Northern Climates • …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION August 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. City of Austin, Permitting & Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at (512) 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Hugh Li Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 15, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion regarding the current priorities of the Office of Equity and Inclusion as they relate to Asian Americans in Austin. 3. Staff briefing from Rick Ramirez, Deputy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations Office regarding newly signed laws from the 89th Texas Legislative session that impact Asian American Austinites. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion about Austin Police Department’s crimes against Asian Austinites data. 5. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the dissolution of the Asian American Resource Center Working Group 7. Approve the creation of an Asian American Resource Center Working Group focused on providing input and recommendations on the programming and projects at the Asian American Resource Center. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes July 15, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 15, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Chen Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of June 17, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Shrestha and Yang were off the dais. Commissioners Xiyi Chen, Easley, Li, Nguyễn, and Sha were absent. 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes July 15, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin Police Department’s vision for the Asian American community in Austin with a data report about instances of hate crimes for Asian American community members. Briefing by Lisa Davis, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department. Briefing provided by Lisa Davis, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 3. Updates from the Budget Community Engagement Working Group regarding the invite template of the upcoming Budget and Boba event. Update provided by Vice Chair Jambulapati. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report The motion to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report with amendments to strike 2023 and insert 2024, and strike Alpha Shrestha as primary Joint Inclusion Committee Representative and insert Nirali Thakkar as primary Joint Inclusion Committee Representative was approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Dolling’s second on an 10-0 vote. Commissioners Xiyi Chen, Easley, Li, Nguyễn, and Sha were absent. Approve updates to the membership of current Working Groups including the AARC Working Group, Certifications and Awards Working Group, Food Security Working Group, City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group, Budget Engagement Working Group, GraduAsian Graduation Event Working Group, and the Public Health and Safety Working Group. The motion to approve updates to the memberships of the AARC, City Manager’s Office …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2025, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. 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 to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Ashley Garling, FA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 8/18/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Executive Committee on July 15th, 2025 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Member Reflectiveness Report 7. Discussion of Member Attendance Report 8. Interview of HIV Planning Council Applicant a. Drew Kyler DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Applicant a. Drew Kyler 10. Discussion and approval of updates to officer training. COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 12. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions be considered as additional conditions (CO) to be included under the new zoning case (C14-2025-0060) and request the Commission to recommend that to Council. C14-2025-0060 Prohibited uses were approved by Council with zoning case from 2010. At that time, applicant/agent claimed they did not have time to do a TIA because they wanted to move forward with their development. ZAP questioned their promise to limit trips to 2000/day and wondered if additional uses were added back in as permitted, what would trigger a requirement for a TIA to be conducted? …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Rob Crawley Sirwaitis, Sherri clem DePalma; cswanson2@gmail.com Opposition to Zoning Change Case C14-2025-0054 Hearing Date: Aug 19th 6PM Friday, August 15, 2025 11:54:44 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sherri Sirwaitis, Re: Zoning Change Case C14-2025-0054 -- Hearing Date: Aug 19th 6PM I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed zoning change for Case C14-2025-0054 at 11700 Flower Scent Court. The current SF-1 zoning, which supports low-density single-family residences on lots of 10,000 square feet or more, is well-suited to the area’s character and environmental considerations. Changing it to SF-2, allowing moderate- density development with lots as small as 5,750 square feet, could lead to overcrowding, increased traffic, and strain on local infrastructure. Additionally, the sloping terrain and environmental limitations noted in the SF-1 designation suggest that maintaining the current zoning is more appropriate to preserve the neighborhood's integrity and natural landscape. I urge the Zoning and Platting Commission to reject this rezoning application. Also, I would point out - Spot Zoning concerns: Changing this single lot's zoning to SF-2 while surrounding properties remain SF-1 would constitute unfair zoning practices. Indeed, the lot requesting the change appears to be one of maybe two properties that might be able to gain this change, out of a subdivision of 70-odd homes. Thank you for considering my input. I am available to discuss this further if needed. Sincerely, Robert J. Crawley 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 61 of 4 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 62 of 4 From: To: Subject: Date: Carl Swanson Sirwaitis, Sherri Zoning Commission - Case number: C14-2025-0054 Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:27:13 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Ms Sirwaitis, RE Case Number: C14-2025-0054 I submitted the below as an official submission regarding this case on the web site submission form. -- Submission on Behalf of The Forest Homeowners Association I am submitting this entry on behalf of The Forest Homeowners Association, of which this …
Ying He Sirwaitis, Sherri Rezoning Response Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:06:05 PM External Email - Exercise Caution From: To: Subject: Date: Y See attachment 05 C14-2025-0061 - 6105 Melrose Trail; District 61 of 4 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 05 C14-2025-0061 - 6105 Melrose Trail; District 62 of 4 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions be considered as additional conditions (CO) to be included under the new zoning case (C14-2025-0060) and request the Commission to recommend that to Council. C14-2025-0060 Prohibited uses were approved by Council with zoning case from 2010. At that time, applicant/agent claimed they did not have time to do a TIA because they wanted to move forward with their development. ZAP questioned their promise to limit trips to 2000/day and wondered if additional uses were added back in as permitted, what would trigger a requirement for a TIA to be conducted? …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions be considered as additional conditions (CO) to be included under the new zoning case (C14-2025-0060) and request the Commission to recommend that to Council. C14-2025-0060 Prohibited uses were approved by Council with zoning case from 2010. At that time, applicant/agent claimed they did not have time to do a TIA because they wanted to move forward with their development. ZAP questioned their promise to limit trips to 2000/day and wondered if additional uses were added back in as permitted, what would trigger a requirement for a TIA to be conducted? …
Introduction & Overview: Austin Equity and Inclusion Asian American Quality of Life Commission Briefing Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 PM Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer Agenda Introductions • Who We Are Office Overview • Vision & Mission • Current Structure • Core Services Current Projects Connecting with Our Office 8/15/2025 2 OUR VISION Austin Equity and Inclusion helps shape a community and city government where every individual feels welcomed and has the resources and services they need to thrive. We’re dedicated to transforming systems to increase access, remove barriers to opportunity, address discrimination, and foster a community where all identities are respected. 8/15/2025 3 Austin Equity and Inclusion (AEI) AEI Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Civil Rights Division Equity Division Human Rights Division Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer Vacant, Equity Officer Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer 8/15/2025 4 Introductions Shafina Khaki Human Rights Officer Dr. Lindsey Wilson Director Enrique Serrano Civil Rights Officer 5 CORE SERVICES Promote Human Rights: Provide advocacy and direct services that help residents access benefits, understand their rights, and connect to resources that uphold safety, dignity, and well-being. Carry Out the City’s Strategic Goals: Increase access, remove barriers to opportunities, and create inclusive spaces where all identities feel respected, seen, and valued. Provide Anti-Discrimination Protections: Investigate discrimination complaints related to Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations, and Fair Chance Hiring. City Ordinance Enforcement: Uphold the CROWN Act, Tenant’s Rights to Organize and other Key City Ordinances. Equity: Work to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities by collaborating with all City departments to help identify and remove barriers in services. Community Engagement and Outreach: Build collaborative community relationships to advance Equity and improve the quality of life for Austinites. 8/15/2025 The items listed above represent key examples, though the list is not exhaustive. 6 Current Projects EQUITY CIVIL RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS • Quality of Life Studies • Mini-Grants • Equity Action Team & Equity Network Meetings • Normalize, Organize and Operationalize... 8/15/20 25 • Enforcing Civil Rights Laws Across • Know Your Rights/Benefits Multiple Sectors, leveraging technology to advance rights. • Collaborates with Community Members, Businesses, and Stakeholders: • Partnering with other agencies to promote civil rights initiatives (Immigrants, Veterans, ADA) • Advances the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Austinites • Anti-Hate/We All Belong • Community Meetings/Foster Belonging The items listed above represent key examples, though the list is not …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Importance: Tisha Ritta Janet Taborn; Cindy Barron; CarlosyNancy; Michael Stark; Gema Lane; Lori Humphrey; Marshall Allman; april.dykman; Charlotte Rotthoff; Peggy Shaw; Aragon Andres & Ligia; Austin Mitchell; Bill Allen; Carl Snow; Jim Santora; Joann & Angelo Baylon; Kerri Adams; L. M. "Mac" Holder III; Lynne & Dario David; Carolyn & Joe Pils; benhur; wes; maldonadov; Lan & Steve Nguyen; Joe Joseph; mrj; vicki.mccoy; Mahir Khan; Asher Khan Sirwaitis, Sherri Re: C14-2025-0032, C14-2025-0060, C14-2008-0224(RCT) Friday, August 15, 2025 6:06:47 PM Outlook-pu52lgjx.png Outlook-pr121zjy.png Outlook-f4fwpzm0.png Outlook-4dy2m3ag.png image.png image.png SPICEWOOD-LOT-SITE PLAN OPTION 1.pdf SPICEWOOD-LOT-SITE PLAN OPTION 2.pdf High External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Residents of Acres West, Thank you to those who have taken the time to share your thoughts regarding our three pending zoning applications. I have reviewed all letters and statements submitted to the City’s public portal and wanted to follow up with you ahead of our hearing next week. My goal is to acknowledge the concerns raised, share additional information that may not have been previously communicated, and invite you to meet with me for an open conversation. Since late June, I have provided details on each case, requested feedback, and attempted to coordinate a meeting with the neighborhood. Unfortunately, I did not receive any responses until last week. To ensure everyone is included moving forward, I’ve copied all residents so you may contact me directly if you wish. Below, I’ve included some clarification and details for each case for your review. I understand weekday schedules can be challenging, so please let me know if this Sunday or Monday would work better for a meeting. While we don’t have a conference room available, I’m happy to coordinate a location that’s convenient for everyone. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and receiving any feedback from the neighborhood. Acres West Lot 20 Rezone (C14-2025-0032) - Rezone from DR to SF6 Attached are two early layout ideas for the vacant lot at 13608 Caldwell Dr. Since the property doesn’t yet have a zoning designation, it wouldn’t make sense to invest in detailed plans just yet but zoning will be required before anything can move forward. Due to the lot’s unusual shape and its location next to a commercial property, we feel a small townhome or condominium development would be the most compatible and thoughtful use of the space. We understand the concerns raised about traffic, drainage, …
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