CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0004 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne OUT _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Apple Tree Holdings LLC-Tony Nguyen ADDRESS: 4507 IH 35 SVRD NB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area of 107 square feet (maximum allowed) to 200 square a) feet (requested) and (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (requested) in b) order to provide signage for a multi-tenant professional office in a “LO-NP”, Limited Office- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a)on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot width more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (3)The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JUNE 13, 2022 POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022 (AE DENIAL) 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: 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: FINDING: because: OR, OR, AND, ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0001 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne OUT _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Esteban Arrieta OWNER: Eames Gilmore ADDRESS: 10107 RESEARCH BLVD SVRD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations) (B) (3), to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 45 feet (requested) in order to complete signage for Target store in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet Gateway-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Gateway Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL); March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022. April 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to May 9, 2022; Board Member Richard Smith seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 9, 2022. May 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY APPLICANT; June 13, 2022 POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022 AS PER APPLICANT’S REQUEST FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair ____________________________ for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0002 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rao Vasamsetti OWNER: 5413 Guadalupe LLC ADDRESS: 5413 GUADALUPE STREET VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Interior Side Yard Setback from 5 feet (required) to 4 feet (requested), in order to erect a three story condominium in a “MF-4-CO-NP”, Multi-Family-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JUNE 13, 2022 APPLICANT NO SHOW - The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Jessica Cohen motions to postponed to July 11, 2022; Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 11-0, vote; POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0044 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jason Fryer OWNER: Lucas Schlager ADDRESS: 1907 9TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two- Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to a Two-Family use location at to the front of the principal structure (requested) in order to erect a principle Single Family Residence to the rear of existing Secondary Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC (C) The second Dwelling Unit: (1) must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure; (2) must be located: (a) at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure; or (b) above a detached garage Applicant is proposing to change use of Principal structure (front) to the Two-Family Residential Use and construct a detached Principal Structure to the rear. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JUNE 13, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with conditions that the city approves a root mitigation plan to the city arborist for approval in which tree the critical root zone is being impacted, no STR and limited to 0.4 FAR; Board member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 11-0, vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT THE CITY APPROVES A ROOT MITIGATION PLAN TO THE CITY ARBORIST FOR APPROVAL IN WHICH TREE THE CRITICAL ROOT ZONE IS BEING IMPACTED, NO STR AND LIMIT TO 0.4 FAR. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: LDC 25-2-774 c.2.c require significant modification/demolition of the existing structure in order to add an ADU to the rear of the structure and increase the size of the primary structure, building a new primary structure in the front and a new ADU to the rear would eliminate an excellent example of 1940s architecture. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0047 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Christian Gutierrez OWNER: Steven Walker ADDRESS: 4522 CASWELL AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested), in order to remodel a Garage/Studio 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 JUNE 13, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Jessica Cohen motions to postponed to July 11, 2022; Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on an 11-0, vote; POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0011 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___N____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___N____Darryl Pruett ___N____Agustina Rodriguez ___N____Richard Smith ___N____Michael Von Ohlen ___N____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2715 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 40 Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non-mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022; March 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 BY APPLICANT; April 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Agustina Rodriguez motions to deny; Board Member Richard Smith seconds on a 6-5 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne, Darryl Pruett, Kelly Blume, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza nay); DENIED. RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED: MAY 9, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0012 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___N____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___N____Richard Smith ___N____Michael Von Ohlen ___N____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2717 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) to 27 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non-mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022; March 14, 2022 POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022 BY APPLICANT; April 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to deny; Board Member Nicholl Wade seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Kelly Blume nay); DENIED. RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED: MAY 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-1 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne OUT _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (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 Ates seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021; Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 BY APPLICANT; March 14, 2022 APPLICANT NO SHOW -Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to June 13, 2022; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022. JUNE 13, 2022 WITHDRAWN AS PER APPLICANT’S REQUEST FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-2 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0035 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___--___Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Mike Mchone OWNER: DC+CJ San Pedro LLC, Cater Joseph ADDRESS: 2609 SAN PEDRO ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Article 3, Division 9 – University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements, Section 25-2-757 (Setbacks; Compatibility) (E) to decrease minimum 30 feet from the centerline of adjacent street (required) to 24 feet from the centerline of adjacent street (requested) in order to erect a Multi-Family SMART Housing Building in an “MF-4- NP”, Multi-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-757 SETBACKS; COMPATIBILITY (E) A building must be at least 12 feet from the front face of the curb of the adjacent street and at least 30 feet from the centerline of the adjacent street, 12 ft. from the face of curb for the required UNO Streetscape will be provided. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY STAFF (AE DENIAL); JUNE 13, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve; Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0, vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the UNO District LDC requirement of a building setback of 30 ft from the center line of the 30ft wide San Pedro St prohibits the reasonable redevelopment use o 2609 San Pedro which is only 75.2 ft deep. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: 2609 San Pedro created in 1928 is only 4791 sq ft and can best meet the requirement of LDC by opting in the requirement of the UNO district, UNO is unique with the 30 ft from the center line on the adjacent street requirement, San Pedro is a unique street in UNO in that it is a one way 30ft or ROW street (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: Most properties in UNO are much larger and either have more options for building placement or …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-3 DATE: Monday June 13, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0043 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Lisa Gray OWNER: Red Door LLC ADDRESS: 509 E 38TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 9 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-CO-NP”, Single-Family-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hancock Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY STAFF (AE DENIAL) AND THE NEIGHBORS ALSO REQUESTED A POSTPONEMENT UNTIL THEY SPEAK WITH THE APPLICANT; June 13, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postponed to July 11, 2022; Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0, vote; POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 2022613-004 Commissioner Neuhaus Resolution of No Confidence Seconded By: Commissioner Nemer Date: 6/13/22 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Resolution is one of No Confidence. It is the City Council’s prerogative to decide how to respond. Description of Recommendation to Council RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the Austin Animal Center (Center) is operated by a Chief Animal Services Officer; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has consistently failed to provide the Animal Advisory Commission (Commission) with the data necessary to monitor the ongoing status of the Austin City Council (Council)-mandated No-Kill Policy; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has disregarded the guidance of the Commission and violated the City of Austin’s stray-hold ordinance which has exposed the City to legal liability, and caused the placement of animals the City did not yet own and should have held for possible reunification with their owners; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer’s monthly reports are confusing, misleading, incomplete, and lack transparency to the Commission and to the public; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has alienated partnership organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders, which has contributed to shelter overcrowding and lack of volunteer support for shelter pet care and adoptions; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has failed to adequately manage or support lifesaving foster and volunteer programs and to engage the willing public to help; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has failed to provide adequate services to help reunite or assist taxpayers with lost or found animals; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has ceased to provide or substantially reduced animal- related services to the public on Sundays, citing inaccurate and incomplete information to support their rationale; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has stopped providing intake and pet owner support services on weekends, when they are generally most-needed by Austin residents; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has not indicated they plan to reinstitute animal services previously provided to Austin residents; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer refuses to implement data-driven, best practices to alleviate the ongoing space crisis; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer refuses to prioritize the use of taxpayer funds to address the most urgent needs of the shelter; and WHEREAS, the Chief Animal Services Officer has consistently failed to tell the public about or market the ‘long stay’ dogs, despite lengths of stay in excess of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING June 13, 2022, AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 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, please contact Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Nathaniel Bradford Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Members Absent Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo James May Greg Dutton to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:08pm with four members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the May 16, 2022, Meeting Minutes On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the May 16, 2022, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (HPD Staff) Discussion occurred; Mandy DeMayo responded to questions. a. Discussion regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, and review of related document(s) provided by Lauren Hartnett, Policy Director with Council Member Harper-Madison’s office Discussion occurred. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E. 11th St and 920 E. 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, updated project schedule, update on selection process for pre- development consulting services (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation) Anne …
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, June 13, 2022. Some members of the Board of Adjustment may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Agustina Rodriguez, Brooke Bailey, Richard Smith, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate), Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval May 9, 2022 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 draft minutes B. C. Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve the minutes for May 9, 2022, Board member Agustina Rodriguez seconds on a 11-0 votes; APPROVED MINUTES FOR MAY 9, 2022. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Requesting postponement/withdrawal by applicant/neighborhood/staff for Item C-1, AE Denial, Item D-1 postponed to 7-11 by applicant, Item G-1 withdrawn by applicant. For Items C-1 and G-1: Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve the Postponement/withdrawal requests for Item C-1 postpone to July 11, 2022 and G-1 to withdraw, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0 vote, ITEMS C-1 POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022 AND G-1 WITHDRAWN. For Item D-1: Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve the postponement requests for Item D-1 to July 11, 2022, Board member Agustina Rodriguez seconds on a 11-0 vote; ITEM D-1 …
Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES June 13th, 2022 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday June 13th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2301, Austin, TX 78752. Some members attended remotely. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Joi Chevalier, Frances Deviney, Kacey Hanson, Cecilia Hogan, Emily De Maria, Sharon Mays, Rosamaria Murillo, Errol Schweizer, Adrian Lipscombe Board Members Absent: Karen Magid, Lisa Barden, Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich, Emmie DiCicco CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Sharon Mays called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: • Clare Zutz shared her support for the Good Food Purchasing Program ATCFPB recommendation and asked if there a plan to include a budget ask before it goes to Council? • Carlos Soto, Research Analyst at Community Advancement Network (CAN), partnership of governmental, non-profit, private and faith-based organizations which leverage mutual aid resources to collectively improve social, health, educational economic opportunity. o Tools to inform–Published CAN Dashboard, 18 indicators to assess community’s health/well-being o Race Equity Principles in Practice–Following race trainings, trainings provide resources to continue racial learning o Request to review data on a future meeting 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY MEETING Board Member Joi Chevalier motioned to approve the meeting minutes with pending edits from May 2022, with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote, with pending edits. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff presentation from Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Office of Sustainability at City of Austin – updates on food planning, State of the Food System Report, Disaster Food and Water Appendix, City of Austin food related contracts (see back-up materials for presentation). i. Q: The Mass Care chief sits in the EOC? i. A: When Mass Care is triggered, Mass Care leads becomes part of the EOC and is responsible and accountable for the rest of actions under the Mass Care Branch. The Food Access Taskforce would be accountable to Mass Care director. ii. Q: In this process, assuming talking across depts and EOC, is there use of the feds playbook in this process? (Items for EOC that they able to adopt.) Or was that not needed? i. A: We have contracted with Hagerty Consultant that is pulling together FEMA guidelines while also considering what makes Austin unique. iii. Q: Does the Board need to fill out the …
AAC Meeting Minutes 2022-06-13 JUNE 13, 2022 REGULAR MEETING ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a regular meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022, 6 p.m., in the Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at Austin City Hall. Commission Chair, Craig Nazor, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Chair Nazor conducted a roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 12 commissioners. Six Commissioners attended the meeting in person: Nazor, Smagula, Herrera, Hassen, Norton and Nilson. Six Commissioners attended via teleconferencing: Mitchell, Neuhaus, Clinton, Nemer, Jarl and Dulzaides. District 10 is vacant. Commission Members Absent: Staff in Attendance: Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Don Bland, Jason Garza, Dr. Kathryn Lund, Abigail Varela, Rebekha Montie, Kelsey Cler, Sarah Luce, Mary Brown, Nicole Savage, Mark Sloat PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL Virtual: Jean Hubrath Leslie Padilla 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2022-06-13 In Person: Sarah Aguilar Rhonda Pickens Emily Wells Ashley Niels Pat Valls Trelles 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hassen moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, May 9, 2022. Commissioner Nilson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 12 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance at the time voting approval: Nazor, Jarl, Clinton, Smagula, Herrera, Hassen, Nilson, Norton, Nemer, Mitchell, Neuhaus, and Dulzaides. District 10 is vacant. 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. AAC Staffing and Services c. AAC Public Communications on Services d. Parliamentarian Presentation on Meeting Decorum 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data • No action. b. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities c. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of • No action. No Kill • No action. d. Austin Animal Center Staffing Request for Budget FY 23 • Speakers: Julie Marquis • No action e. Resubmission of Vicious Dog Recommendation to Correct Language Error • Motion by Norton to approve to resubmit the recommendation; Seconded by Herrera which passed with a unanimous vote of 12-0. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Regarding members of the Commission’s No Kill Committee • The following Commissioners were identified to serve on the committee: Neuhaus, Hassen, Nazor, Smagula and Nemer. • Hassen and Smagula will act as co-chairs for the committee b. Hold Period Ordinance • No action 2 AAC Meeting Minutes 2022-06-13 c. Spay/Neuter on Second Impoundment • No action …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20220613-07a Budget & Audit Workgroup June 13, 2022 Budget & Audit Workgroup Date: Subject: Motioned: Kay Trostle Seconded: Makenna Jonker Recommendation: To ensure the Independent Hearing Examiner and the City Council are able to consider the broad cross section of input from residential customer forms received by Austin Energy, the Electric Utility Commission recommends that Austin Energy present to the Independent Hearing Examiner as part of the formal hearing process, all feedback forms received. Vote: For: Chair Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair Dave Tuttle, Commissioners Marshall Bowen, Makenna Jonker, Cyrus Reed, Cary Ferchill, and Kay Trostle 7-0 Against: None Abstentions: Commissioner Randy Chapman Absences: Commissioners Funkhauser and Hadden Vacancies: One Attest: Robin Otto, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20220613-07b Budget & Audit Workgroup June 13, 2022 Budget & Audit Workgroup Date: Subject: Motioned: Marshall Bowen Seconded: Chair Marty Hopkins Recommendation: City Council should review the contribution in aid of construction policy and Austin Energy should present a presentation to the Electric Utility Commission regarding the contribution in aid of construction policy for the Electric Utility Commission’s consideration. Vote: For: Chair Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair Dave Tuttle, Commissioners Marshall 6-0 Bowen, Cyrus Reed, Cary Ferchill, and Kay Trostle Against: None Abstentions: Commissioners Randy Chapman and Makenna Jonker Absences: Commissioners Funkhauser and Hadden Vacancies: One Attest: Robin Otto, Staff Liaison
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 13, 2022 The Electric Utility Commission convened a hybrid meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance (In-person): Marty Hopkins, Chair (District 4), Marshall Bowen (District 6); Randy Chapman (District 7); Makenna Jonker (District 1); Cyrus Reed (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance (Virtual): Cary Ferchill (Mayor); Kay Trostle (District 8), Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (District 10) Commissioners Absent: Erik Funkhauser (District 2), Karen Hadden (District 5), CALL TO ORDER – Chair Hopkins called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Dale Bulla - spoke on various topics such as storage, electrification, curbside charging, and solar on rooftops. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission. There was a change requested and they will be taken up at the July meeting for action. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. Motion (Chapman) to recommend Items 2-5; seconded (Reed); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Funkhauser and Hadden absent. (7/28) [AE- Tract 1] Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest for the Circuit 811 Transmission Electric Line upgrade project from Justin Lane Substation to McNeil Lane Substation for the public use of providing reliable, safe electricity service, which require acquisition of real property rights consisting of an Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.028 of an acre (1,233 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement consisting of approximately 0.187 of an acre (8,131 sq.ft) being a portion of Lots 10 through 16, Block A, North Gate Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 3, Page 196, Plat Records Travis County, Texas and being a part of that called 0.555 acres, which is part of the said lots 10 through 16, Block A, of the said subdivision, as described to R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien as recorded in Volume 12132, page 2123, Real Property Records of Travis County Texas for the Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 JL-MC 138kV upgrade project, currently appraised at $98,410 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The …
