1717 CHANNEL ROAD AUSTIN, TX 78746 Case # 2021-000072 BA F-3/1-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST I. Seeking BOA Variance to reduce shoreline setback: • LDC 25-2-551(B)(1)(a) to reduce shoreline setback from 75’ to 25’ along a man-made slough that abuts the property via cut in boat slip. • Lake Austin shoreline setback is 75’ per staff’s current interpretation of where a shoreline setback is measured from as it relates to man made sloughs or inlets. • My client is seeking a 25’ Lake Austin shoreline setback from the slough. • The man-made slough has a cut-in slip created sometime between1955 and 1968 per City of Austin zoning profile aerials. • There does not appear to be any natural causation of the inlet. It appears wholly man made using various historical aerials and physical inspections. F-3/2-PRESENTATION AERIAL F-3/3-PRESENTATION MAP AERIAL F-3/4-PRESENTATION CHANNEL RD + ENTRANCE TO SITE Easement to 1717 F-3/5-PRESENTATION VARIOUS INLET ANGLES F-3/6-PRESENTATION VARIOUS INLET AND CHANNEL ANGLES F-3/7-PRESENTATION VARIOUS PROPERTY ANGLES FROM INLET F-3/8-PRESENTATION VARIOUS PROPERTY ANGLES AROUND INLET F-3/9-PRESENTATION EASEMENT THAT SPLITS PROPERTY F-3/10-PRESENTATION CHANNEL TO / FROM LAGOON – LAKE AUSTIN F-3/11-PRESENTATION REASONABLE USE The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: • The zoning regulations combined with unique hardships prevent a reasonable use of this site as prescribed by the applicable zoning district. • The existing 1.72-acre tract is vacant and zoned Lake Austin, LA, as part of the City-wide effort to apply LA zoning to lake properties in 1984. The site was annexed June 15, 1968, and zoned “A” zoning which is the equivalent of today’s SF-2 zoning. The site does not front the main body of Lake Austin. It is only accessible to the water via a small inlet that connects to a lagoon. From that lagoon a straight line was dredged to the site. On the other side of the lagoon, it connects to the main body of Lake Austin via separate canal (from the lagoon). That canal travels under a bridge (Channel Road), then it connects to the main body. (please see aerial maps for quick reference). We believe the cut-in slip was created during the same time period as the actual inlet because the 1955 – 1968 aerials reflect the inlet being dredged from the lagoon during this time and not in any aerials before 1955. It shows the inlet in the same location between …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, October 11, 2021 7:00 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette VACANT Victor Martinez Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Rebecca Dreke VACANT Saul Gonzalez CALL TO ORDER District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large AGENDA Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier Grant Loveless Charles Curry Ryn Gonzales (Chair) Melissa Taylor (Vice Chair) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- September 13, 2021 3. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may act or make recommendations on the following topics: a. Presentation by Health Management Associates of a final report on the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. (Sponsor: Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) 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 or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Staff Liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2834 or email Alyssa.parra@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Alyssa Parra at (512) 974-2834.
Contents Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Partners ............................................................................................................................. 1 Research Team ..................................................................................................................................... 1 City of Austin ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. 3 Key Themes .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 4 Study Framework ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Key Themes Across Data Collection Tools ............................................................................................... 6 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 9 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 9 COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Unrest ............................................................................................... 9 LGBTQIA+ Population in US, Texas, and Austin ................................................................................ 10 Austin LGBTQIA+ History ................................................................................................................... 11 Research Advisory Board ................................................................................................................... 12 Qwell Foundation Prior Surveys.......................................................................................................... 13 Methodology ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Qualitative Findings ................................................................................................................................. 14 Stakeholder Interviews ........................................................................................................................ 15 Town Halls ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Focus Groups ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Power Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 27 Quantitative Findings .............................................................................................................................. 30 Summation of Comparative Data ........................................................................................................ 30 Demographics ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 33 Economic Opportunity and Work ........................................................................................................ 37 Educational Opportunity and Access .................................................................................................. 41 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 43 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 68 Personal Safety ................................................................................................................................... 70 Social and Public Services/Benefits .................................................................................................... 75 Overall Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 78 Disparities................................................................................................................................................ 79 Policy Priorities ........................................................................................................................................ 92 Findings Across Foundational Outcomes ............................................................................................... 93 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 93 Economic Opportunity ......................................................................................................................... 94 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 94 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 95 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 96 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ........................................................................................................... 97 Recommendations .................................................................................................................................. 98 Key Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 98 Conclusion............................................................................................................................................. 101 About HMA Community Strategies ....................................................................................................... 102 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 103 Acknowledgments A. HMA Community Strategies is deeply grateful for the support and participation of countless LGBTQIA+ and allied organizations, groups, businesses, and community members throughout this project. Community Partners Research Team HMA Community Strategies Charles Robbins, MBA – Project Director Iliana Gilman, MA – Project Manager Michelle Parra, PhD Catherine Guerrero, MPH Ryan Maganini Research Advisory Board Alexander Anderson KB Richard Bondi Sha’nyia Baltimore Sam Davis Tabitha Hamilton Lex Keaton Rocky Lane Lais Milburn Philip Schnarrs Alexander Zapata City of Austin City of Austin’s Equity Office Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer Kellee Coleman, Business Process Consultant, Sr. Amanda Jasso, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Program Manager Joshua Robinson, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator Enakshi Ganguly, Public Information Specialist, Sr. Brandon Kroos, Business Process Specialist LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Ruben Baeza Sandra Chavez Charles Curry Kannou Curette Tarik Daniels Deirdre Doughty Nan Dowling Saul Gonzalez Christina Gorczynski Kathryn Gonzales Terrance Hines Holly Kirby Rebecca Dreke Dr. Victor Martinez Melissa Taylor Brandon Wollerson Tarik Daniels 1 2 Executive Summary This report summarizes the results of the ShoutOut Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2021, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian Palmer Neuhaus Edward Flores Monica Frenden Jo Anne Norton Lotta Smagula CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Yolanda Rodriguez-Pacheco Luis Herrera a. Review and approval of minutes from the September 13, 2021, Animal Advisory 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission Meeting. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. c. Office of the City Clerk Refresher Training: Roles and Responsibilities d. IT/Data Presentation, Austin Public Health IT e. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin f. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly Report 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates. b. Monthly Reporting of Data. c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin. e. Shelter Space Issues Working Group. f. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No Kill in Austin. g. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Belinda Hare at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Board Liaison. Belinda Hare, 512-978-0565 or Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov
AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT October 11, 2021at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Vacant (Alternate) ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett 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 CALL TO ORDER 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval September 13, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B. C. D. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2021-0011 Renee Bornn for Villas Rio, LP 2111 Rio Grande Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION; AE REPORT The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (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. …
October 5, 2021 Renee Bornn, Building Image Group 2111 Rio Grande St Bldg Flr8 Austin TX, 78705 Property Description: LT 1-3 OLT 23-1/2 DIV D HORSTS LOUIS SUBD Re: C16-2021-0011 Dear Renee, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LCD Sign Regulations in order to place an illuminated sign on the 8th floor. 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
October 5, 2021 Janis Smith PE 8818 Big View Dr Bldg 4 Austin TX, 78730 Re: C15-2021-0093 Property Description: LOT 4 BLK A PANTHER HOLLOW CREEK PHS II Dear Janis, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LCD 25-2- 1176(A)(1) – to allow for construction of a boat dock 50 feet from the shoreline. 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
October 5, 2021 Effy Anderson 5700 Grover Ave Austin TX, 78756 Re: C15-2021-0096 Property Description: ABS 697 SUR 7 * 3.81 AC SPEAR G W W 184.10 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 15 BROADACRES Dear Effy, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LCD 25-2-1063 (C)(2), 25-2-1063 (C)(3), and 25-2-899 (D) & (E). 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
October 5, 2021 Nathan Hobbs 4315 Avenue A Austin TX, 78751 Re: C15-2021-0097 Property Description: W 76FT OF LOT 1-3 BLK 11 HYDE PARK ADDN NO 1 Dear Nathan, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC 25-2-947 & 25-2-942 in order to build an addition onto single-family home. 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
October 5, 2021 Stacey Milazzo 5200 Mc Kinney Falls Pkwy Austin TX, 78744 Re: C15-2021-0098 Property Description: ABS 24 DELVALLE S ACR 13.5883 (1-D-1W) Dear Stacey, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC 25-2-1063 (C) to increase the allowed height. 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
5700 Grover Ave. and 5612 Roosevelt Ave. Variance Request - Multifamily C15-2021-0096 Board of Adjustment October 11, 2021 David Hartman 1 E-2/1-PRESENTATION Project Overview 4.135 acres, comprised of former Dart Bowl bowling alley at 5700 Grover Avenue and a vacant lot at 5612 Roosevelt Avenue. August 2021 City Council approved rezoning Ordinance No. 20210826-099 that zoned the property MF-6-CO-NP. Proposed Recreational Trail connects Woodrow Pocket Park/Recreational Trail to Roosevelt Avenue and Theckla Terrace. Voluntary 10% affordable housing, via recorded Private Restrictive Covenant with Habitat/HomeBase. Requesting following variances: • Maximum 8’ fence height along the western Property line adjacent to single family housing along Woodrow Avenue per agreement with Brentwood Neighborhood Association, and • Compatibility height standards related to adjacent McCallum High School tennis courts/running track/sports field located to the east of the Property along Grover Avenue.. 2 E-2/2-PRESENTATION Project Location 3 E-2/3-PRESENTATION MF-3-NP MF-6-CO-NP 4 E-2/4-PRESENTATION Compatibility Constraints E-2/5-PRESENTATION Compatibility Triggered by SF-3 Zoning to East McCallum High School (Tennis Courts/Running Track/Baseball Field) 6 E-2/6-PRESENTATION Property Constraints 77 E-2/7-PRESENTATION Proposed PARD Recreational Trail Connecting to Adjacent PARD Woodrow Park/Trail 88 E-2/8-PRESENTATION Area Street Views 99 E-2/9-PRESENTATION Area Street Views 10 10 E-2/10-PRESENTATION Preliminary Concept Plan 1 111 E-2/11-PRESENTATION Requested Variances (Supported by Brentwood Neighborhood Association) 1. LDC Section 25-2-1063 Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 – Development Standards, (C)(2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) to increase the height limit from 3 stories and 40 feet (required/permitted) to 4 stories and 45 feet (requested) in order to erect a 4 story apartment building. Request is applicable to east property line only. 2. LDC Section 25-2-1063 Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 – Development Standards, (C)(3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) to increase the allowed height of a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district, from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (required/permitted by LDC), to a maximum 45 feet (requested) in order to erect a 4 story apartment building. Request is applicable to the east property line only. 3. LDC Section 25-2-899(D)&(E)(Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the fence height permitted from an average of 6 feet or a maximum of 7 feet (required/permitted) to 8 feet …
AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 11th FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Event Center Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Joy Casnovsky, Vice Chair Andrea Abel Joi Chevalier Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Emily Nicola DeMaria Ryan Rosshirt Ellen Sweets Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER and Introduction of new board members CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER MEETING 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials b. Board vacancies and appointments c. Review Prior Board Recommendations and Discuss City and County Budgets d. Community Engagement 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Strategic Planning b. Review of Board Member Assignments 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 or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Rohlich at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1364 at Office of Sustainability for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1364.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, October 11, 2021 – 4:30 PM Street Jones Building City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Conference Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Terri Myers Kevin Koch Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) 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. BRIEFINGS BY APPLICANTS ON HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF OTHER PROJECTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 2406 Harris Blvd. – Jackson-Novy-Kelly-Hovy House Addition of metal fence at front yard 1419 Newning Ave. – Dumble-Boatright House Consideration of synthetic roofing material: CeDUR 1104 Charlotte St. – Clarksville National Register Historic District Raise house and move away from street to construct basement, construct side addition 1500 Hartford Rd. – Old West Austin National Register Historic District Window replacement, dormer addition, roof replacement 1 5. 6. 7. 1505 Travis heights Blvd. – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register Historic District Remodel a contributing house. 1104 Toyath St. – Clarksville National Register Historic District Construct a new building 1400 Mohle Dr. – Old West Austin National Register Historic District Construct a new building 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 or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Amber Allen, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-6454; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; or Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office manager, at 512-974-1264. 2
Animal Advisory Commission Report Q3 2021 This report is intended to give a high level overview of Austin Pets Alive!’s lifesaving operations, with a focus on APA!’s impact on Travis county through our partnership with Austin Animal Center. Summary: Austin Pets Alive! (APA) continues to be the city of Austin’s largest partner in lifesaving and the largest subsidizer of the city’s budget to serve Austin animals. APA takes animals that have medical and behavioral issues that require a higher cost per animal than the average healthy animal in care. APA focuses on these animals in an effort to have a measurable effect on the live release rate at AAC. In July and August, of all animals transferred from Austin Animal Center to partners, APA took 80% and over 25 times the number taken by the other brick and mortar shelter in Austin. APA’s cost to care for the animals pulled this past quarter was approximately $500,000-$750,000. APA receives no funding from the City of Austin but does receive use of the TLAC property, which if on the rental market could reasonably expect to receive $8 per square foot, per year in rent for the use, condition and location that it is in (ie $100,000 per quarter). APA!, therefore, contributed between $400,000-650,000 last quarter to subsidize the city’s budget to serve Austin animals. APA’s mission is to eliminate the unnecessary killing of shelter animals. Over the last 10 years of the license agreement, the role of APA’s support at AAC has shifted away from lifesaving and into serving as “overflow” for AAC, serving many animals that should not be at risk of euthanasia in the city’s publicly-funded shelter. The Austin Animal Center has received an increase in budget of more than 10 million dollars since 2010 and many supports have been put in place over the years by Austin City Council. APA is 100% committed to continuing to serve as a safety net for animals that cannot be saved through tax payer dollars and is currently negotiating a license agreement that more accurately reflects the mission of APA and the responsible utilization of all funds put towards animals, whether they are donated or tax funded. In the last quarter, 569/608 animals were considered “at risk” or “at high risk” of euthanasia. 5 small dogs, 24 large/medium dogs and 10 cats were pulled for “space” or as “non-at risk” reasons. The percent …
September 2021 September 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News and five birds. Animal Protection September. • The live outcome percentage for August was 98 percent. • A total of 1,209 animals were brought to the shelter which included 604 dogs, 527 cats, 73 wild animals • A total of 793 animals were adopted (390 dogs, 369 cats, one livestock and 33 small pets) • A total of 108 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 80 animals to their owners in the field during the month of • Officers handed out 40 fencing assistance applications, impounded 151 injured animals and delivered • Officers entered 211 rabies exposure reports and submitted 35 specimens for rabies testing. 83 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 1 deceased bat tested positive for rabies. • 24 total coyote related activities o 16 sightings o 6 wild sick o 3 encounters o 0 incident o 1 wild injured • Out of 24 coyote related activities, 16 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Pets were a factor: dog. unattended cat. o 1 encounter involved a coyote coming into a fenced front yard (daytime) with an unattended o 1 incident involved two coyotes entering an unfenced front yard (nighttime) and taking an o 1 encounter in a coyote coming into fenced back yard (daytime) with a human and attended dog on the deck on the other side of the yard. • 48 wildlife calls were made that involved activity by raccoon, bat, snake, opossum, fox, bird, skunk, rabbit, turtle, coyote and unknown. September 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 104 volunteers donated 1,589 hours during September. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 4 orientations for new volunteers in September, introducing 103 people to the shelter programs. 22 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in September. • More than 240 families provided foster care, and a total of 160 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,291 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 105 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 345 animals in foster homes. • 265 animals were transferred to 32 AAC rescue partners: ▪ 61 to Austin Humane Society (AHS) ▪ 32 to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) ▪ 79 neonates to Austin Pets …
REVISED AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT October 11, 2021at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Vacant (Alternate) ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett 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 CALL TO ORDER 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval September 13, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B. C. D. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2021-0011 Renee Bornn for Villas Rio, LP 2111 Rio Grande Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION; AE REPORT The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (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 …
AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 11th FROM 5:00 TO 8:00 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Event Center Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Joy Casnovsky, Vice Chair Andrea Abel Joi Chevalier Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Emily Nicola DeMaria Ryan Rosshirt Ellen Sweets Errol Schweizer ADDENDUM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER and Introduction of new board members CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. 2. 3. NEW BUSINESS b. Discuss and approve regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2022 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 or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Rohlich at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1364 at Office of Sustainability for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1364.
1104 Charlotte St Kindra Welch and family 9/13/2021 Clarksville Cottage constructed early 1900’s 720 sqft Structural Board-Batten Siding, Original front porch, original front door, 3 out of 8 original windows Heritage Tree More recent Rear porch minor structural issues with original Juniper piers Threats to the House: 1. Eastern front corner sits directly on the ground enabling deterioration of wood structure and a near constant termite invasion Threats to the House: 2. Driveway slopes towards the house Threats to the House: 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic, including restaurant and retail traffic from commercial area 1 block away. New Years Eve ’03-’04 a driver crashed his truck through the front wall and into the living room. Threats to the House: 1. One corner sits directly in contact with the ground. 2. Driveway slopes towards the house 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic. LONG TERM SOLUTION: Significantly Raise the House (And hopefully maintain Historic Contributing Status) EXISTING SITEPLAN DEMO BACK PORCH PUSH HOUSE AWAY FROM THE STREET APPROX. 4’- 4” AND RAISE UP 6’-7’ PROPOSAL “NORTH DRIVEWAY” VIEW FROM THE EAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTHEAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTH “NORTH DRIVE” SECOND SITEPLAN PROPOSAL “SOUTH DRIVE” PUSH HOUSE ABOUT 6’ INTO CURRENT DRIVEWAY AND MOVE DRIVEWAY TO OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HOUSE VIEW FROM THE EAST “SOUTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTHEAST “SOUTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTH “SOUTH DRIVE” Neighborhood context Neighborhood context
