From: Daniel Llanes < Sent: Saturday, April 9, 2022 6:42 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Raul Alvarez >; Teresa Bowyer < >; Debbie Kizer < Hilary Andersen Carter < > Subject: 1127 Tillery *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Planning Commissioners and City Council members, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrance Neighborhood Planning Team as an expression of Support for the zoning change to LO-MU-CO at 1127 Tillery With the following conditions listed in a Conditional Use Overlay to include the following as permitted uses: Administrative & Business offices Art Gallery Art Workshop Community Garden Cultural Service Community Recreation-Private All other LO uses will be prohibited. The Contact Team's decision to support this project is driven by the mission of the arts organization(s) involved, the deep level of affordability that the applicant seeks to achieve, and the tailoring of the permitted commercial uses to those that relate specifically to the mission and work of the arts organization(s) involved. These negotiated restrictions meet community needs relating to affordability and compatibility. Please feel free to reach out with any question or comments you may have. Thank you for your service, Daniel Llanes, Chair G/JTNP Contact Team
Progress Update on the New AISD Middle School RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission April 12, 2022 1 Key Information ● ● ● ● ● ● ● LPA, project architect, worked with Austin ISD, Catellus and the City of Austin to create a campus that would honor the aviation history of Mueller with a sustainable, next generation educational design approach A Campus Architectural Team (CAT) was formed in 2019, which included district staff, community members and Northeast Austin families; 16 CAT meetings and 3 community meetings were held providing guidance to the project team as they designed the facility Features include: gymnasium, cafeteria, community room, track and football field, courtyards and collaborative spaces, bike friendly urban edges, on-site parking, and tennis courts Facility is 130,000 square feet and will serve 800 learners and doubles as a community hub after hours Spaces will cater to different learning modalities by allowing the ability to teach outside, in collaborative break-out spaces, in small group rooms, and in technology rich expandable spaces Project is ambitious environmentally targeting LEED Gold status along with incorporating AEGB - 4star Sustainable Strategies and targeting an Energy Use Intensity reduction of 60% Anticipated Opening Date: Fall 2023 2 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 3 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 Ground Level Second/Third Level 4 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 5 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 6 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 7 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 8 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 9 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 Current Status 10 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 11 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 Planning Milestones ● February - March 2022: ○ Met with Campus Advisory Councils to learn their particular hopes, ideas and concerns ○ Created a public survey to gather input from the school communities in the area that will be affected by decisions about which students it will serve and what programming will be offered ○ Hosted virtual regional community conversations and reached out to families through a district led phone bank ● April - May 2022: Finalize goals and develop enrollment options Facilitate community conversations to evaluate enrollment options based on goals Begin school name discussions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● June 2022: Select principal Selection of enrollment model and programming Identify branding, colors, mascot 12 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 Construction - Drone video https://joeris.egnyte.com/dl/eUJ7o467zA 13 Planned Community Spaces ● Gymnasium ● Cafeteria ● Community room ● Library ● Classrooms ● ● Track and athletic field Tennis courts 14 RMMA PIAC 4/12/2022 Contact Information Shashank Singh …
1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FY22/23 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION 20220412-4d(1) Date: April 12, 2022 Subject: Increase Economic (Direct) Assistance for Renters Authored By: Commissioner Kendra Garrett Recommendation The Community Development Commission recommends that the City Manager increase the budgeted amount for economic assistance to renters by at least an additional $15MM, with suggested allocations of $5MM to be disbursed through Austin Public Health (APH) Neighborhood Services Unit and $10MM to be disbursed through Housing and Planning Department (HPD) rental assistance programs. We recommend that these dollars be allocated from the general revenue and/or from applicable federal funds allocated to the city through whichever configuration results in the least and/or most flexible restrictions on expenditure to assure that economic relief most quickly reaches Austinites who will require it. Rationale Over the last year and half, the City’s RENT program has provided $35MM in rental assistance to over 8,000 households. That is a tremendous feat! This funding source, along with food distribution, utility assistance, and many organizations and neighbors helping out residents in need have staved off thousands of evictions and reduced the likelihood of a family from falling into poverty. We cannot thank the city enough. However, two years later, Austin residents are still affected by the pandemic, compounded by high gas prices and high inflation. With food, household staples, and rents increasing, we cannot afford to lose sight of making sure our residents remain stably housed and able to financially meet life’s other demands. In early March 2022, Travis County (TC) announced that $9M of TC general revenue and ARPA funds will be used for rental assistance. This is in addition to the $18MM TC has spent on rental assistance due to the impact of Covid-19. In less than a week, the county received nearly 4,700 applications, effectively forecasting complete extinguishment of that funding source. “Travis County recognizes there is still a great need for rental assistance. We remain committed to prioritizing and serving our most vulnerable communities,” said Pilar Sanchez, TC HHS. Even with this additional flow of assistance funds, March 1, 2022 marked the final expiration (per State statute) of Travis County’s moratorium on evictions. We recommend that the city strive to continue to meet the need for assistance by providing $5 to $10M in additional rental/economic funding for residents, as the effect of the pandemic lingers for many Austin residents. of 2 Date of Approval: April 12, 2022 Vote: …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FY22/23 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION 20220412-04d(2) Date: April 12, 2022 Subject: COA Community Land Trust Program – Add New FTEs Authored By: Commissioner Kendra Garrett Recommendation The Community Development Commission recommends that the City Manager increase the budget to provide an additional 1.5 to 2 FTEs (est. $150,000 to $225,000) for the Community Land Trust Program in the Housing and Planning Department. These funds should be allocated from the general revenue and/or from dollars designated for anti-displacement efforts. Rationale In 2005, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20050526-021 to research various forms and the feasibility of land trusts for affordable housing. From this research and analysis, the city created a Community Land Trust (CLT) and currently, there are 43 ownership properties in the portfolio. On May 21, 2020, the city announced that AHFC will purchase 20 single-family homes from HACA – to be rehabbed and sold to low-to-moderate income residents under the city’s CLT program. However, there is only one staff member employed by the city to administer this program: • This results in delays (i.e., status quo relative to recommendation) in the “make-ready” of these properties for resale to qualified residents, particularly in a very tight and very expensive housing market where the economic opportunity costs of delays are quickly magnified. • Additional staff would also multiply the professional and administrative capacity to concurrently research, innovate, develop, pilot and forecast a development pipeline of more quickly scalable CLT-driven affordable homeownership models (e.g., beyond single-family) that can be brought to market more quickly and in higher numbers. As one of the fastest growing cities in America, Austin is also one of the least affordable cities for current and future residents. In the NYT article, “How Austin Became One of the Least Affordable Cities in America,” the author writes that home sales prices have skyrocketed to a record median of $536,000 in October, more than doubled since 2011, when the median sales prices was $216,000. “The surging prices have created a brewing housing crisis that is reshaping the city of nearly 1 million people, and pushing mostly low-income Black and Latino residents away. In 2018, [the UT report shows that] at least 35 Austin neighborhoods were undergoing some stage of gentrification.” Increasing housing stock and utilizing a long-term affordability tool like land trust must be a top priority for the city to prevent displacement and provide affordable housing option for residents. …
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. Commission Members in Attendance: REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 12, 2022 • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • • Christopher Jackson • Rodrigo Lima Jason Hyde Staff in Attendance: • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Ken Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Pam Hefner, Economic Development Department • • Matthew Schmidt, EDD Jill Fagan, EDD CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION a. Ani Colt addressed the Commission regarding the status of the ONEderment Central. b. Martin Jones addressed the Commission to provide an update on the Austin Film Society. 1. NEW BUSINESS a. Update on AISD Middle School at Mueller (AISD): Jeremy Striffler and Shashank Singh (AISD) provided an update on the current designs and construction timelines related to the AISD Middle School at Mueller. b. Mueller Development Update (Catellus): Brian Dolezal (Catellus) provided updates regarding several transportation improvements related to pedestrian and bicycle safety, and traffic control. Additionally, provided updates regarding commercial construction, recent openings, and events. c. Nominations and Election of Officers: Commissioners took nominations and held elections for the following officers: i. Commissioners approved the override of term limits related to the election of officers on Commissioner Luecke’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Hilliard and Martin were absent. 1 ii. Combined with an action to override the term limits, Commissioner Jones was voted Chair and Commissioner Krivoniak was voted Vice-Chair on Commissioner Luecke’s nomination and Commissioner Hyde’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Hilliard and Martin were absent. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on an 9-0 vote. Commissioners Hilliard and Martin were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda items: i. Annual Report ii. Master Developer Transition Plans iii. Traffic Calming Updates iv. Austin Energy Building Update The Commissioners were asked to provide Chairman Jones with potential future agenda items. NEXT MEETING ADJOURN a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 10, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. without objection. 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) April 12, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison assistant at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. MINUTES Commissioners Absent Staff in Attendance Commissioners in Attendance Amit Motwani (Chair) Karen Paup (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Cynthia Jaso Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Julia Woods Eloise Sepeda Michael Tolliver Mandy DeMayo Janes May Letitia Brown Max Horstman Nefertitti Jackmon Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:34pm with 10 members present. Commissioners Deshotel and Garcia joined the meeting at 6:40pm. Commissioners Sepeda and Tolliver were absent, and Commissioner Deshotel left the meeting at 7:10pm. PUBLIC 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. Tod Marvin (President, Easterseals), Kori Hattemer (Foundation Communities) and Zenobia C. Joseph addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the March 8, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commssioner Garrett’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the March 8, 2022, minutes were unanimously approved. 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. …
REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 12, 2022 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Worthington, Council Members Alvarez, Bliss Lima, Conlin, Demby, Gordon, Hedrick, and Huston Staff in attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Donna Sundstrom, Cindy Gamez, and Michelle Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Two people provided public comment. The first speaker, Zenobia C. Joseph, requested that the ECC include access to transportation in recommendations regarding affordable housing for families with young children and that the ECC ask City Council to reconnect people who live North of Highway 183 through public transportation. Joseph also commented on City competitive bidding for social service contracts and expressed concerns about access for new providers to receive funding. The second speaker, Laura Olson– a mom, former early childhood educator, and Organizing Director of GoAustinVamasAustin!– requested that the ECC schedule evening meetings to accommodate the schedules of working families and that future meetings include multilingual interpretation and translation of agendas. Olson also asked that the ECC prioritize families with young children in anti-displacement and affordable housing strategies and that the ECC prioritize opportunities for equitable investments in Austin’s Eastern Crescent. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from March 9, 2022, meeting – Member Gordon moved to approve the minutes from the March 9, 2022, regular meeting. The minutes were approved by a unanimous vote of 9-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Annual ECC officer elections Member Hedrick moved to recommend re-election of Cathy McHorse and Matt Worthington for the Chair and Vice Chair positions, respectively. Chair McHorse and Vice Chair Worthington were re-elected by a unanimous vote of 9-0. b. Policy Work Group updates i. Workforce Solutions Capital Area request to add appointee to the ECC Prior to the City Council’s 10-1 decision for appointing members to boards & commissions, Workforce Solutions (WFS) Capital Area appointed someone to the ECC. After that decision, WFS no longer had an appointed person. Adding a 14th member to the ECC requires an ECC bylaw amendment and a City Code amendment. The policy work group decided that now is not the right time to pursue this request because of the community engagement with WFS already in motion. Members discussed considering equitable makeup of the ECC and the criteria for expanding appointed positions, possibly …
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, March 14, 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 5:37 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Marcel Gutierrez- Garza (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Barbara Mcarthur, Rahm McDaniel, Michael Von Ohlen 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 February 14, 2022 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A-1/1 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for February 14, 2022 with corrections for Items D-1 and F-3, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 votes; APPROVED MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2022 WITH CORRECTIONS FOR ITEMS D-1 AND F-3. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Requesting postponement/withdrawal by applicant/staff for Items F-2, F-5, F-6, F-8 Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postpone requests for Items F-2, F-5, F-6, F-8 to April 11, 2022, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; APPROVED POSTPONED REQUESTS FOR ITEMS F-2, F-5, F-6, F-8 TO APRIL 11, 2022 AS REQUESTED. C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2022-0002 Clay Hardman for Campus Investors Austin, LP 2323 San Antonio Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the …
ADDENDUM MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2022 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, March 14, 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 5:37 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Marcel Gutierrez- Garza (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Barbara Mcarthur, Rahm McDaniel, Michael Von Ohlen City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) G. NEW BUSINESS G-6 Discussion and possible action regarding the budget memo email distributed by the City Clerk’s office DISCUSSED; CONTINUE TO April 11, 2022 H. ADJOURNMENT 9:13 PM 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 before the meeting date. Please call or email Board Liaison Elaine Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2202 / elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or Board Secretary Diana Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2241 / diana.ramirez@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Board of Adjustment, please contact Board Liaison, Elaine Ramirez, Development Services, at 512-974-2202 / elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov A-1/1
BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET Re-Notification CASE: C16-2021-0003 BOA DATE: April 11, 2022 ADDRESS: 2522 Guadalupe St OWNER: Timothy Finley COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Richard Suttle ZONING: CS-CO-NP (West University NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 OLT 50 DIVISION D VARIANCE REQUEST: Twelve signs total 25-10-133 Section F – requesting 3 above the 2nd floor (one on the northern side, one on the southern side and one on the eastern side); 25-10-133 Section G – requesting 2 projecting signs; 25-10-133 Section H – requesting all twelve (12) signs to be illuminated SUMMARY: signage for Moxy Hotel ISSUES: provision not allowing for signage ZONING LAND USES Site CS-CO-NP North CS-CO-NP South CS-CO-NP East West CS CS-MU-CO-NP General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay General Commercial Services General Commercial Services-Mixed Use- Conditional Overlay NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee) Central Austin Community Development Corporation Central Austin Urbanists Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association My Guadalupe Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group University Area Partners West Campus Neighborhood Association C-1/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: October 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (ABSTAINING) _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Gaudini OWNER: Timothy Finley ADDRESS: 2552 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Moxy Hotel in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– 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) …
Southern Façade {W1017457.1} C-1/61 C-1/62 C-1/63 C-1/64 C-1/65 C-1/66 C-1/67 C-1/68 C-1/69 EXHIBIT C Projected Signage along Guadalupe Street {W1019408.1} C-1/70 Projected Signage along Guadalupe Street {W1019408.1} C-1/71 Projected Signage along Guadalupe Street {W1019408.1} C-1/72 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Adam Stephens Ramirez, Elaine " C16-2021-0003 2552 Guadalupe Friday, January 08, 2021 5:07:24 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, CANPAC, the city designated contact team for the planning area containing this project requests a postponement of this BOA case. After receiving the notice I reached out to the applicant at the phone number listed on the application and have not received a call back. Thank you, Adam Stephens and Bart Whatley, CANPAC co-chairs Adam Stephens (NMLS 216606) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. C-1/73 From: To: Subject: Date: Betsy Greenberg Ramirez, Diana; Ramirez, Elaine C16-2021-0003 -- 2552 Guadalupe St Sign Variances Wednesday, January 06, 2021 10:46:05 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, Please include the information below with the members of the Board of Adjustment and post in the case backup. The University Neighborhood Overlay (including sign regulations) was revised by Austin City Council on November 14, 2019 (item 67). This was the conclusion of a process that included neighborhood groups, members of the development community, Codes and Ordinances joint committee, Planning Commission, and the City Council. The sign regulations were revised specifically so that developers would not have to seek a variance on signage when they built something new. And yet, this developer is not only seeking variances for 12 signs, but the signs have already been installed. To approve the variances, the applicant must show a hardship that prevents them from complying with the code or using the property as intended. This property has no hardships that would warrant ignoring the code. Please do not approve the requested sign variances and require the applicant to remove the signs that do not meet the code. Thank you for your attention and service. Betsy Greenberg CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing …
