Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Carla Penny Friday, July 23, 2021 10:36 AM PAZ Preservation 2502 Park View GF-21-103669 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Please save this house from demolition. I have lived in this neighborhood 29 years and deeply value the history of the mid‐century homes that give our community character. This home in particular has such important provenance that it would be an irreplaceable loss to Allandale and Austin we’re it to be destroyed. Carla Penny 2500 Albata Ave Austin, TX 78757 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. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Neena Husid Friday, July 23, 2021 11:02 AM PAZ Preservation 2502 Park View Drive *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Please, please, please stop developers from destroying the integrity of our Austin neighborhoods. This is a great house. I have long admired it and wondered how, if it ever went on the market, I might be able to buy it—to refurbish it, not steam shovel it into oblivion. Allandale is a tight enclave, chocked‐full of friends and neighbors deeply distressed over the systematic leveling of cherished mid‐century homes for cookie‐cutter, poorly built, price‐gouging new constructions. On our street alone there are three identical Paradiso homes priced well‐over a million dollars. Two of these homes have had significant construction issues and detract from the quaint beauty of the much‐loved older homes on the block. It seems to me a city that respects its roots should be working overtime to encourage revitalization to older neighborhoods rather than allowing for the destruction of its gems. Entice architects and builders into our neighborhood who would like nothing more than to help homeowners maintain the integrity of these historic homes. When history, particularly a unique community history, is diminished, caring neighbors and good citizens become apathetic strangers living in rows of uninviting, generic, over‐priced, houses. It’s a sad future and one I hope Austin can avoid. Thank you for listening, Neena Husid 2503 Ellise Avenue 78757 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. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Margaret Herman Friday, July 23, 2021 11:44 AM PAZ Preservation public comment re: 2502 Park View Drive *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historic Landmark Commission, I'd like to submit a comment on the proposal to demolish 2502 Park View Drive being discussed at your July 26th meeting. My name is Margaret Herman, and I work at a historic preservation agency in New York City (writing today for myself as an individual). I happen to be a former resident of Allandale ‐ my family moved into a house a few streets over from 2502 Park View Drive in the 1980s when I was a young child, and my mother still resides there today. As longtime residents of the neighborhood and for myself as an architectural historian, we both strongly oppose this proposal for demolition. I recently became aware of the proposed National Register nomination for Allandale's Air‐Conditioned Village, of which this property at 2502 Park View Drive is an essential piece. Referred to as the "Chrysler Air Temp Home," it retains a high degree of integrity to its period of significance during the air‐conditioning tests, and its paneled facade and window pattern, its perforated brick screens, and overhanging roof line continue to express the story of Allandale's role in the history of mid‐20th century HVAC engineering and modern architecture in the southwestern United States. Local residents such as my mother are supportive of efforts to preserve the low‐slung 1950s ranch homes of Allandale, many on large lots with mature trees, which contribute to its distinct sense of place and have made it such a beautiful community to raise their families. Now that the historical significance of 2502 Park View Drive and the Air‐Conditioned Village project as a whole has come to light, there's a new level of pride in the neighborhood. Please prevent this demolition from occurring. Surely there are preservation‐minded ways to repair/rehab the house while retaining its historic fabric so that residents in the future can be reminded of the house's and the historic district's importance. Best Regards, Margaret E. Herman, Ph.D. 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. 1
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 Historic Landmark Commission ____________________________________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Pursuant to Section 2-1-147(B) of the Code of the City of Austin, the Historic Landmark Commission: 1. Shall prepare and periodically revise an inventory of the structures and areas that may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks. 2. Shall prepare, review, and propose amendments to the Historic Landmark Preservation Plan. 3. Shall review requests to establish or remove a historic designation and make recommendations on the requests to the Land Use Commission, as determined in accordance with Section 25-1-46 of the Code of the City of Austin. 4. Shall provide information and counseling to owners of structures that are designated as historic structures. 5. May initiate zoning or rezoning of property to establish or remove a historic 6. May recommend amendments to the Code of the City of Austin relating to designation. historic preservation. 7. May recommend that the City acquire property if the Commission finds that acquisition by the City is the only means by which to preserve the property. 8. May advise the Council on matters relating to historic preservation. 9. For an object that is not permanently affixed to land, may recommend that Council confer special historic designation, and 10. Shall perform other duties as prescribed by the Code of the City of Austin or other ordinance. Annual Review and Work Plan – Historic Landmark Commission Year 2020-2021 Page 2 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. 1. The Commission references several surveys in evaluating historical significance for historic-age properties subject to applications for demolition and relocation permits, as well as building permits in National Register districts. These include the East Austin Historic Resources Survey (2016), the Old Austin Neighborhood Association / West Downtown survey (2020), and the North Central Austin survey (2021), among others. A survey of Cherrywood, Wilshire Wood, and Delwood is anticipated to be completed in fiscal year 2021-22. 2. The Commission recommended new citywide Historic Design Standards as an essential resource for property owners and professionals that increases equity in City processes. A working group of dedicated residents, professionals, and City staff drafted clear, accessible standards that balance high local development pressures …
Design Commission June 28, 2021 Design Commission to be held June 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 27th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (Junio 28, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Junio 27th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • junta en (512) 974-1243 and Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. la • • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, May 24, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:34 p.m. X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations for the City of Austin, Austin Energy; Rainey Street Sub Station Project, addressed at 806 ½ Lambie Street. Tara Delagarza - Austin Energy; Kim Doyal - Austin Energy; Girard Kinney – Kinney Architects; Zak Robinson - Carter Design. • Tara Delagarza and Kim Doyal – Austin Energy; Girard Kinney – Kinney Architects and Roberto Garcia – Carter Design presented and answered questions. • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the project as presented, seconded by Commissioner B. Whatley. Page 1 of 3 • Commissioner A. Coleman made a friendly amendment to include a Silva Cell or similar systems beneath the landscaping. Commissioner J. Meiners and Commissioner B. Whatley accepted the friendly amendment. • The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays] b. Courtesy Briefing on the City of Austin Palm District Planning Initiative, to be presented by Stevie Greathouse – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department. • Stevie Greathouse – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department provided a courtesy briefing of the City of Austin Palm District Planning Initiative. c. Courtesy Briefing on the Austin Land Development Code Functional Green component, to be presented by Pamela Abee-Taulli–City of Austin Development Services Department • Pamela Abee-Taulli–City of Austin Development Services Department provided a courtesy briefing on the Austin Land Development Code Functional Green component and answered questions. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of April 26th meeting minutes. • Commissioner A. Coleman made a motion to approve the April 26th meeting minutes as distributed, seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays] b. Discussion and …
Design Commission June 28, 2021 Design Commission to be held June 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 27th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (Junio 28, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Junio 27th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • junta en (512) 974-1243 and Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. la • • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una …
Downtown Density Bonus Program Options to modify 25-2-586 (B)(6) 2 Council Direction Resolution No. 20210422-039 1. City Council initiates an amendment to City Code section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) to amend subsection (B) (6). 2. The City Manager is directed to present a report on Floor to Area Ratio best practices. 3 Best Practice Research 4 Staff conducted research on eight major Texas cities for the purpose of comparing existing Programs or Zoning, which incentivized additional building density within the Central Business District or Downtown. El Paso Research concluded that Austin is the only Texas City that has a Downtown Density Bonus Program and specifically, a pathway to achieve greater density beyond specified limits of FAR and height. Lubbock Ft. Worth Plano Dallas Arlington Waco San Antonio Map not to scale 5 The City of Dallas has an Incentive Zoning Program that is the closest resemblance to Austin’s DDBP. Through this program additional density is granted in exchange for mixed income housing. These are specific to areas outside of downtown and main incentives offered are the removal of the FAR requirement and additional maximum unit density. Dallas Map not to scale 6 Options to address 25-2-586 (B)(6) Option 1 Leave existing language (no changes) Option 2 Eliminate Section (B)(6) Option 3 Modify Section (B)(6) 7 Options to address 25-2-586 (B)(6) Option 1 No modifications to Section 25-2-586 (B)(6) based on new calibration Based on revised development bonus fees as adopted under Ordinance No. 20210520-009, Staff could recommend no changes to Sub-section (B)(6). The amount of in-lieu fees expected under the revised in Exhibit A of the Ordinance include development types under Residential and Commercial properties zoned CBD will increase the amount of funds per square feet of bonused areas. (Continued) 8 Options to address 25-2-586 (B)(6) – (Continued) No modifications to Section 25-2-586 (B)(6) based on new calibration Option 1 Interim development bonus fees as adopted under Ordinance No. 20210520-009 9 Options to address 25-2-586 (B)(6) Option 2 Complete removal of Section 25-2-586 (B)(6) Removal of this section would eliminate the ability for an applicant to request additional FAR beyond the administrative provisions of the Program. In certain areas of downtown, development potential would be limited to the base entitlements plus the voluntary participation in the administrative DDBP up to the entitlement limits of the DDBP Maps. Removal will limit the potential for additional on-site affordable housing or contributions …
Great Streets Recommendations on Fee-in-lieu Options “Planning for the transportation as a component of the development of an active and vibrant downtown must begin with the premise that ‘Streets are for people.’” From: 1991 AIA Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) 2 Goals and Objectives of Great Streets Balance use of the public right-of-way Create Streets as Places Create Interactive Streets Encourage private sector initiatives to activate the street scenes Occupy the wider sidewalk zone with an array of well designed, functional elements Public Art 3 Goals and Objectives of Great Streets The Great Streets program is the main source for providing: • Shade trees to incentivize an active and safe pedestrian realm for walkability • Specific street furniture: benches, bike racks, trash receptacles • Consistent street lighting These elements work as part of an infrastructure system 4 Fee-in-lieu Recommendations 5 Applicability of Great Streets Standards Certain properties in Downtown are eligible to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (the Program) as outlined in 25-2-586. In accordance with Program requirements, the applicant is required to execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Street Standards (the Standards). General Boundary of Great Streets with locations of improvements highlighted 6 Conflict with extra-jurisdictional control • Properties in the Rainey St. Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay are eligible to participate in the Program per 25-2-739. • Certain properties in the subdistrict front on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right-of-way (ROW). • On such portion where properties front said ROW, the City of Austin has no jurisdiction to require streetscape improvements. Any proposed improvements outside private property on said frontage are to be coordinated with TxDOT. Downtown Austin with Capitol View Corridors TxDOT ROW and jurisdiction: 5,584 linear feet outside of CVC 7 Council Direction Resolution No. 20200312-040 • Recommendations for creating FIL option • Applies to specific projects • Establishing an administrative process • Establish a fund to collect FIL contributions to be used for Great Streets 8 Staff Recommendations • • Specify an initial range costs average of $55-$60 per square foot for construction of Great Streets improvements based on calculations used for the South-Central Waterfront initiative which will be implementing Great Streets. Include an additional amount of 10% of the cost for construction ($5.50-$6 per square foot) to cover maintenance of any Great Streets improvements, including landscape elements, trash receptacles, benches, …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, June 28, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:35 p.m. X X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action on recommendations addressing Fee-in-lieu recommendations for Great Streets, as requested by Resolution No. 20200312-040, to be presented by Jorge E. Rousselin - City of Austin Housing and Planning Department • Jorge E. Rousselin – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department presented the Great Streets program addressing the Fee-in-lieu recommendations. • Vice Chair J. Rollason made a motion to support the staff recommendations for the Great Streets program. Commissioner J. Weaver seconded the motion. • The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstain] Page 1 of 3 Commissioner A. Coleman joined the meeting. b. Discussion and possible action on recommendations related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program, to be presented by Jorge E. Rousselin and Sam Tedford – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department • Jorge E. Rousselin and Sam Tedford – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department presented the Downtown Density Bonus program. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi requested the creation of a Working Group be created to provide recommendations to City Council in a timely manner. Commissioner B. Whatley seconded the motion. • Commissioner A. Coleman offered up a substitute motion in that the Urban Design Commission take a yes/no vote on the recommendations as presented. Seconded by J. Meiners. • Commissioner J. Meiners withdraws his motion and thereby rejecting the substitute motion. • The motion was approved [ 8 ayes, 1 nay] 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of May 24th meeting minutes. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion to approve the May 24th meeting minutes as distributed. Vice Chair J. Rollason seconded. • The motion was approved [ 9 ayes, …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 06/24/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 06/24/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/23/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission la FECHA de la reunion (06/24/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (06/23/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING DRAFT MINUTES Members Absent Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lila Valencia Jane Goodall Lisa Rodriguez Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Place holder CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Meeting Goals: Establish Working Groups/Committees, Select 14th Commissioner, Identify Dates for Staff Candidate Interviews CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 10 members present. Commissioner Morris joined the meeting from 3:05 – 4:00pm, and Commissioners Dempsey and Lands were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 2, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Hardin’s second, the June 2, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Selection of Remaining Commissioner On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Vice Chair Gonzalez’s second, Camellia Falcon was unanimously elected to fill the remaining vacant seat. B. Update from Hiring Working Group On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion for the Hiring Working Group to select three finalists from the ICRC staff candidate pool for each position, and to draft interview questions and a scoring rubric to present to the full board at the next meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Icebreaker: “What influenced your decision to apply for placement on the ICRC?” Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. B. Presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order: Kirk Overbey Kirk Overbey gave the presentation. C. Records Management: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk Jannette Goodall suggested that the records management information could be distributed in a memo, and the Chair concurred. D. Commission Skills Survey Results: 1. Establish Working Groups 2. Establish Committees On Commissioner …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Thursday, June 24, 2021, 1 p.m. MEETING TO BE HELD WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Preservation Plan Committee meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Wednesday, June 23 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 24 de junio, 2021 LA JUNTA SE LLEVARÁ CON MODIFICACIONES DE DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (23 de junio, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 – 1 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath ___X Terri Myers ___X X Alex Papavasiliou Beth Valenzuela DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 15, 2021 MOTION: Approve minutes by Myers, Heimsath seconds. VOTE: 3-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Discussion of stakeholders who should be represented in the preservation plan process School districts, esp. AISD Racial diversity/equity advocacy groups, e.g. NAACP, MACC Recruitment will be essential Discuss working group/focus group structure Structure useful, with focused input Get feedback from facilitator about group structure Subcommittees will generate content Ask working group for direction on focus groups Include ways for working group members to educate each other throughout One outcome: Educate neighborhood groups about processes to protect historic Include HLC members to serve as liaisons sites Address increased property taxes 1 1. 2. C. Formal recommendation to Historic Landmark Commission to create Preservation Plan Working Group at its April 26 meeting MOTION: Recommend that Historic Landmark Commission create Preservation Plan Working Group to draft new preservation plan by Heimsath, Myers seconds. VOTE: 3-0. 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 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 – 1 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 21, 2021—Minutes not ready B. C. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Discuss stakeholders who should be represented in the preservation plan process, considering “seats at the table” Strategize application outreach Project website, social media, direct emails, presentations at monthly meetings Discuss scoring for working group applications More weight if people have multiple community affiliations Scoring approach will differ depending on size of application pool Use scoring as tool to make comparisons, begin evaluation process Provide feedback on draft application Include more info on historic preservation plan; link to SpeakUp Austin page Be clear about the working group’s agency and structure Encourage diversity Not everyone who applies will be able to participate ADJOURNMENT 1 1. 2.
Urban Forestry Committee Meeting June 24, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. Environmental Commission to be held June 24, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 23, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 24, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Urban Forestry Committee Fecha de la reunion (24 de junio de 2021 a las 10:00 A.M.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (23 de junio de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que …
Urban Forestry Subcommittee of the Environmental Commission June 24, 2021 Meeting Briefing Overview • Unpermitted Removal—What We Know. • Examples of Unpermitted Removals. • Existing Code and Administrative Tools. • Proposed Tools in Land Development Code Rewrite. Unpermitted Removal What We Know • Violations are increasing. • Over 20 Heritage Trees removed without a permit and appear development related. • The gains in land value with tree removal exceed mitigation. • Many removals are unresolved due partly to limited Code and administrative tools. Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal Back yard 43.5" live oak March 2019 Front yard 36" live oak March 2019 March 2021 March 2021 Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal 43.5" live oak shown on Site Plan for adjacent property with cantilevered slab to preserve tree Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal Site in south Austin. 12 protected or heritage trees removed, 412" cumulative. Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal Site near downtown. Crew interrupted mid-removals. Trees did not survive. Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal 10,520 sq ft valued at $357,500 $33.98/sq ft 33% increase since 2016 43.5" live oak – 5,941 sq ft CRZ ~55% located on target property 1,634 sq ft cannot be developed 36" live oak – 4,069 sq ft CRZ ~75% located on target property 1,526 sq ft cannot be developed 3,160 sq ft worth $107,377 Standard mitigation for heritage trees is 300% of removed diameter (79.5"). At mitigation rate of $200/inch the mitigation paid will be $47,700 Code and Administration Challenges • Ordinance does not address violations. • No pathway to meet findings. • Cannot force violator to Commission. • Making violations stick when property sales. • Violations rarely disclosed to buyers, who are then responsible for mitigation. Code and Administration Tools • Environmental Criteria Manual allows for enhanced mitigation. • Issue a Code violation. Proposed Code Language • The draft Land Development Code improved language includes: – The City Arborist charged with enforcement. – Enhanced mitigation. – If Heritage Tree illegally removed, the critical root zone must be still preserved as if the tree was still there. New tree(s) must be planted in the place of the unpermitted removal. Proposed Code Language • Gaps in proposed language – Do not remedy that violations circumvent the public hearing process. – Do not daylight removal to the public. – Still difficult for violations to stick. – Does not address removals based on tree conflict with occupied structure but then applicant submits zoning …
Versión en español a continuación. Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee June 23, 2021 Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee to be held on June 23, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 22, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 23, 2021 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2651 (please leave a voicemail) or phoebe.romero@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (June 22, 2021). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to phoebe.romero@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Comité Conjunto de Sostenibilidad 23 de junio de 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (22 de junio de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-974-2651 (por favor deje mensaje de voz) o Phoebe.romero@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión – 22 de junio de 2021). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting June 23rd 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee to be held June 23rd 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 22nd by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 23rd, 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Enakshi Ganguly at enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting FECHA de la reunion 23 de Junio 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (22 de Junio antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion del Joint Inclusion Committee el 23 de Junio 2021, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Enakshi Ganguly, al (512) 987 – 1569 o enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE June 23rd, 2021 at 2:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones MINUTES MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Afifi, Alvarez, Austen, Briesemeister, Cobalis, Crawford, Curry, Orlowski CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at X:XX CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No Citizen Communication 2. PRESENTATIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from April 28th 2021 were approved on a motion from Commissioner Crawford and a second from Commissioner Cobalis. Vote 7-0. a) Presentation from Civil Rights Officer Carol Johnson Presenter’s server disconnected, so she will present again in the July JIC meeting. b) Presentation from Central Health Pandemic Equity from Megan Cermak Item conducted as posted, no action taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract Item conducted as posted, no action taken. b) Discussion and possible action on FY 2021-2022 budget recommendations 1. 2022 Budget Recommendations from Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities i. Recommendation 1: Commissioner Orlowski’s motion to increase funding to prove for an employment liaison to specialize in expanding inclusive job opportunities for people with disabilities with the City of Austin is seconded by Commissioner Crawford. Passed with Vote 8 – 0. ii. Recommendation 2: Commissioner Orlowski’s motion to increase funding to provide additional slots available as well as additional locations for children with intellectual disabilities in seasonal camps and after-school programs, and for adults with intellectual disabilities in recreational programs is seconded by Commissioner Afifi. Vote 8 – 0. iii. Recommendation 3: Commissioner Orlowski’s motion to provide for additional funding Austin Police Department a permanent disability community liaison who is multilingual in English American Sign Language and Spanish is seconded by Commissioner Alvarez. Vote 8 – 0. 1. Commissioner Crawford moves to amend motion from ‘provide for additional funding’ to ‘identify funding’ which is approved by Commissioner Orlowski and Commissioner Alvarez. iv. Recommendation …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission June 23, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held June 23, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the June 23, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than June 22, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 23 de juno de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 23 de juno de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 22 de juno de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 23 de juno de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
9500 Apartments Tenants Association 9500APTtenantsassociation@gmail.com (512)662-1386 “Silence of the Landlords” by the 9500 Apartments Tenants Association, April 10, 2021 9500 Apartments Tenants Association 9500APTtenantsassociation@gmail.com (512)662-1386 In the wake of Winter Storm Uri, many of the residents were without water for close to 4 weeks. Many of us went to the 9500 Apartments office that Monday, February 22, 2021 for answers. Our concerns went unanswered, with non-answers to our in-person questions, unanswered emails, no response to certified letters, no returned phone calls to messages left on voicemail, and a disconnected business line. Here are their accounts: Carlos: “There are so many things that can go through your head, when you are four days without electricity and 10 days without drinking water. There was no charcoal or wood to warm us, no way to get out through the ice. The hunger went away, we just tried to sleep wrapped in layers and layers of clothing, we lit up with candles and loaded our cell phones in the car. My 78-year-old mother fought for her life and we burned books and magazines to be warm, I felt terrible and was looking for hotels but they were full and how was I going to get there if everything was frozen .. one day the light came on at four in the morning , the emotion was so great that we bathed and prepared hot food, a noise of water interrupted us, I knew it was a water pipe but not where it would explode, the water began to flood the kitchen, we called 911 and nobody answered 311 and nobody He answered, to the fire brigade and they did not answer .... we were alone, I went out to the balcony and saw a figure shouting: "the laundry fell" .. it was maintenance, I told him I was flooding ... he ran and broke the wall and closed the pipe ... he told us you are not going to have hot water in the kitchen, but in the rest of the apartment, yes, but that was only the beginning, pipes everywhere burst and cut off our water. Without water, but with light, how long could this last? It lasted 2 weeks of uncertainty, of bathing with water from the pool, melting the ice, carrying water from the pool. Thanks to the neighbors who contacted Austin needing water and enough, we had drinking water in …
May 13th, 2021 Building and Standards Commission meeting testimony Hello my name is Alexis and I have been living at 9500 Apartments since 2018. I’m also a part of the 9500 Tenant Association. I am here on behalf of the many tenants that have experienced negligence from management in the form of; lack of communication and lack of repairs. Tenants need the following repairs or items have been removed from their unit with no definitive timeline of completion. Apartment conditions: ● Ripped out kitchen cabinets and kitchen and bathroom sinks ● Holes in walls and ceilings ● Exposed wiring and insulation (causing allergic skin reactions to the fiberglass) ● Hardware removed to prevent water usage in the kitchens and bathrooms ● Low or no water pressure ● Extensive water damage has caused mold to grow Communication and management behavior: Some of the behaviors management has taken against tenants have ranged from: ● Refusal to meet with the Tenant Association, after 4 written attempts requesting to meet ● Turning away Spanish speaking tenants and locking office doors in their faces ● Running away from tenants asking questions and threatening to contact lawyers ● Notices to evict tenants that have damages in their units ● Management sends the same blanket email stating that repairs are “underway” and asking us to be patient. Tenant displacement: Because of these conditions many tenants have taken it upon themselves to look for alternative housing. ● Many tenants have “unofficially” moved out because they canNOT live in their unit ● Some tenants have medical conditions that puts a strain on them financially and ● We are expected to pay full rent while living in substandard and dangerous emotionally conditions. Conclusion: We bring this to the Building and Standards Commission's attention: ● There are currently 16 active code cases ● at least 48 and counting code violations found We are actively supporting our neighbors and working with the Austin Code Department. We hope the commission will exhaust all enforcement mechanisms so that tenants get the repairs they deserve and can live in a safe and healthy environment. Thank you for your time
Date: June 23, 2021 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live. Commission Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Pablo Avila; and, Commissioners: Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, and Edward Selig; and, Fire Chief Jeffery Kennedy (for Ex Officio Commissioner / Fire Marshal Chief Thomas Vocke). Chair Andrea Freiburger was absent. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Moses Rodriguez, Javier Salas, Inspector; Anthony Rainey, Inspector; Willis Adams Inspector; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Avila called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting minutes from both the May 13, 2021 special called meeting and the May 26, 2021 regular meeting were approved on separate motions by Commissioner Mueller, which were both seconded by Commissioner Green. The motions carried on unanimous votes. Chair Freiburger was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION One stakeholder spoke during Citizen Communication. Taniquewa Brewster provided an update to the Commission regarding the status of the residents being allowed to return to the Mount Carmel Village apartments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Address New Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-086007, et al. 9500 Dessau Road, (aka 9500 Apartments) Mar Single, LLC The property was represented by attorney Caroline McDonald, who spoke on behalf of the owner at the hearing. Two tenants, Jay Wilk and Carols Parada, and BASTA representative Jarymar Arana, also testified regarding conditions at the property. Additional tenant testimony was provided to the Commission in writing. Owner/Appellant 1 Ingeborg Dyke Wesley Seguin and Leo Seguin 9802 Cottle Drive 1046 Broadview Street Vice Chair Avila admitted Staff Exhibits 1 – 31H, as well as the tenant testimony. Commissioner Mueller moved to close the public hearing, followed by a motion to adopt staff’s findings of fact and conclusions of law in each case, and to shorten staff’s recommendations for repair per order from 30 days to 10 days, with penalties of $1,000 per day per violation to begin accruing on the 11th day if not in compliance, and accrue until compliance is achieved. Further, the motion stated that based on …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting June 23, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held June 23, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications in a Regular Called Meeting Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 22 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos Reunión ordinaria 23 de Juno de 2021 El edificio y la junta contra incendios se llevará a cabo el 23 de juno de 2021 a la 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social en una reunión ordinaria. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (22 de juno al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / …
Item #2: Resolution, On Creating additional safety requirements for dangerous fence design WHEREAS, the Austin City Council adopted section 9-4-41 Restriction on use of barbed wire fence in 1992 (source:1992 code section 10-1-9;ord. 031023-13; ord. 031211-11) recognizing the dangers of such fence, other fence designs have been identified as equally dangerous to also include loss of life; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that other existing fence requirements are intended to isolate a hazard such as 25-2-899 (E) (2) and the swimming pool code with no consideration for the potential dangers of the fence itself; and WHEREAS, the primary concern being entrapment and impalement of children who by nature are climbers, citizens performing roof and gutter maintenance, and animals that jump over fences; and WHEREAS, neighborhood councils across the U.S have recognized the dangers and cost of spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements that protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence. People, pets, and wildlife have been killed or seriously injured; and WHEREAS, affordability is a high priority for the Austin community; and WHEREAS, alternative styles of flat top fences are already manufactured and available to purchase at equivalent cost; and WHEREAS, according to Chapter 2-1-3 of the city code, it is the duty of the Board to “Advise the city council regarding appropriate City Code amendments that create a safe environment for all citizens in the City of Austin.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Board of Appeals recommends the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to initiate a code amendment process, with full stakeholder involvement, to consider an amendment to 25- 12 Technical Codes for the City of Austin to address dangerous fence design including spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements that protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Life cycle costs should be taken into consideration, utilizing data from all reputable sources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The code amendment should not apply to fences over 6 ft. in height and should apply to new fences and should consider applying the code amendment to substantial fence repairs.
Flat Top Fence Resolution Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Meeting - 6/23/2021 Kade Damien Kade passed We can honor Kade By passing this resolution one month shy of his third birthday when his head became trapped between two bars on an iron fence. and prevent other kids, animals, and adults from becoming harmed. we can encourage council to start the code amendment process to help ensure safe fencing for everyone. What is this resolution doing? 01 02 03 Asking Council Stakeholders Actual Code Language to start a code amendment process would be involved in the code amendment process would be finalized later Flat-top fences are available: 01 At equivalent cost 03 Without the safety risk 02 With security features 04 Today Flat top fences don't cost additional money compared to decorative fencing. Picketed and spiked fencing is often decorative to begin with; security can still exist with a flat top. Impalement and entrapment risks are diminished when spikes are removed and slats are appropriately spaced. These fences are already on the market. DIY Examples Daycare DIY Shopping Center Before (top) and after (bottom) Before (left) and after (right) This would not apply to: Existing fences Fences over 6 feet Only new fences, or possibly fences that are being repaired Only fences six feet and under, with the goal to cover fences most at risk of harming children and animals Questions?
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Recommendation Number: (20210623-2) Safety requirements for dangerous fence design WHEREAS, the Austin City Council adopted section 9-4-41 Restriction on use of barbed wire fence in 1992 (Source: 1992 code section 10-1-9: ord. 031023-13; ord. 031211-11) recognizing the dangers of such fence, other fence designs have been identified as equally dangerous to also include loss of life; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that other existing fence requirements are intended to isolate a hazard such as 25-2-899 (E) (2) and the swimming pool code with no consideration for the potential dangers of the fence itself; and WHEREAS, the primary concern being entrapment and impalement of children who by nature are climbers, citizens performing roof and gutter maintenance, and animals that jump over fences; and WHEREAS, neighborhood councils across the U.S have recognized the dangers and cost of spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements and protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence. People, pets and wildlife have been killed or seriously injured; and WHEREAS, affordability is a high priority for the Austin Community; and WHEREAS, alternative styles of flat top fences are already manufactured and available to purchase at equivalent cost; and WHEREAS, according to Chapter 2-1-3 of the city code, it is the duty of the Board to “Advise the City Council regarding appropriate City Council amendments that create a safe environment for all citizens in the City of Austin.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Board recommends the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to initiate a code amendment process, with full stakeholder involvement, to consider an amendment to 25-12 Technical Codes for the City of Austin to address dangerous fence design including spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements that protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Life cycle costs should be taken in consideration, utilizing data from all reputable sources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Board recommends that the code amendments apply to fences six feet or less, new fences and substantial fence repairs. Note: After several meetings discussing this subject, with input from interested parties, staff and Board members, the Board noted this issue does not appear to be adequately addressed by current codes and ordinances. Date of Approval: 6/23/2021 …
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on June 23, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Board Member, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:43 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Alan Schumann, Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo and Bobby Johns Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kelly Stilwell (DSD), Todd Wilcox (DSD) June 23 2021 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the May 23, 2021 Regular Called meeting were approved as written. Board member Juraska made a motion to accept the minutes as written and board member Arndt second the motion with modifications. The modifications were corrected as requested and are now reflective on the May 26 approved minutes. Motion passed 6-0. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR RESOLUTION –Flat Top Fences- In a brief presentation, board member Ashley Juraska addressed the board and staff on the work group’s discussion of Flat Top Fences. In hopes of this resolution passing today, it will begin the process of code amendment process, stakeholder meetings and develop a code language. Today, flat top fences are available at an affordable price with security features, such as being flat top and diminished impalement and entrapment features. This would not apply to existing fences and fences over 6ft. All were reminded that this proposed resolution was an inspiration on the death of Kade Damien and with hopes of passing this resolution, council would be ensure safe fencing for everyone. After the presentation ended, discussion between board and staff on the correct procedure on how to path the resolution onto council agenda for approval. After this discussion ended, board member Juraska made a motion to recommend the resolution, Chairman Schumann seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0 3. FUTURE AGEND ITEMS- No Future Agenda Items were discussed. 4. ADJOURN – Without objection, Chairman Schumann adjourned the meeting at 2:22 pm.
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