Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant Program Overview MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 12, 2021 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Funds o $2 million o Council approved a resolution to create this program on June 10th (Resolution No. 20210610-092) o Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Paige Ellis. oFunded by part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation Arts & Culture Non-Profit Timeline o July 12 – Press Release/ Website live o July 14th – Application portal Opens at 10 AM o July 15th – Webinars (English at 11 AM; Spanish at 1 PM) o August 2nd – Application portal Closes at 5 PM o 3-weeks open o Not first come, first serve o Applicants will be notified of status within 10 days o Funding distributed by the end of August Arts & Culture Non-Profit Overview oOne-time, flat, unrestricted grant of $20,000 o 100 arts & culture non-profits awarded oScored against an updated matrix that was vetted with the Equity Office and Legal Department oIf organization received previous funds, still eligible to apply for this grant Arts & Culture Non-Profit Changes oNot reimbursement driven o No receipts required in the application o Easier for organizations to apply; Faster to review/score o Removes the barrier from previous grants that did not allow for reimbursement of sales, revenue and donations o100% of the awards will be based on an organization’s score o No lottery o More transparency; Supports those with the most urgent need o Allows us to lead with equity o There is not a cap on organization staff size to be eligible to apply oSimplified application o Minimal uploads required (990, Certificate of Formation, Determination Letter)
Live Music Fund Event Program Proposed Guidelines Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department 7/12/2021 DRAFT MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION T H E L I V E M U S I C F U N D, E S TA B L I S H E D BY C I T Y O R D I N A N C E N O. 2 0 1 9 0 9 1 9 - 1 4 9 O N S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 , I S B A S E D O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S F R O M 2 0 1 7 ’ S V I S I TO R TA S K F O R C E ' S F I N A L R E P O RT. Live Music Fund Event Program • 2021 Inaugural Music & Entertainment Cultural Funding Program sourced from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue from Austin's hotel and convention industries. • The Live Music Fund Event Program supports live and virtual music shows and special events that can be marketed to local audiences, potential and visiting tourists, and conventions delegates. Priority will be given to activities that promote a more equitable and diverse live music industry in Austin. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Purpose • Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting live and virtual music events. • Supports Austin’s independent promoters, professional musicians & bands that produce and promote live and virtual shows that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. Funding & Contracts: • $5,000 to $10,000 • Contract Period: 1 Year • Awards paid over a 12-month contract period with 20% up front, then drawn down monthly for eligible reimbursable expenses, with final 10% upon receipt of final report C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Key Elements • Preservation – Enriching the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0010 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (ABSTAINED) ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___-____Darryl Pruett (ABSTAINED) ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: AISD ADDRESS: 2309 PANTHER TRL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the 1993 Land Development Code, Sign Regulations, Section 13-2-862 (G) (Signs Authorized in all Districts) from a) sign area 32 square feet (maximum allowed) to 260 square feet (requested) b) 6 feet height above grade (maximum allowed) to 33 feet (requested) in a “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. Note: The Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District, as amended, states that the City of Austin’s ordinance and rules as they existed on January 1, 1994 shall apply throughout the term of the Interlocal Agreement. Section 13-2-862 (Signs Authorized in all Districts) (G) Information signs. These include bulletin boards, changeable copy directories, or signs relating solely to public, religious, or charitable institutions, intended for use by the institution on which the sign is located. A maximum of one information sign shall be allowed per institution. Maximum sign area of an information sign is 32 square feet; and maximum height is six feet above grade. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Carrie Waller seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Melissa Hawthorne and Darryl Pruett abstains); GRANTED. FINDING: OR, OR, AND, 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: the façade of the new building is raised and on a hill that a 32 SF sign is not readable at any reasonable distance from the building 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: the public educational facility use at the Property demands adequate signage for the frequent visitors it will receive. 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: the first purpose of the sign ordinance is …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0038 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jim Wittliff OWNER: Braden Crockett ADDRESS: 1409 POSSUM TROT VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Duplex in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: July 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO JAN 10, 2022 -AE DENIAL FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-10 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0074 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Sean O’Brien ADDRESS: 5607 HIGHLAND CREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-773 (Duplex Residential Use) (B) (5) (b) from two stories (maximum allowed) to three stories (requested) in order to erect a Duplex Residential use in an “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Carrie Waller seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-11 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0075 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Tere O’Connell OWNER: Chris Oakland ADDRESS: 813 PARK BLVD Unit 2 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) from 1,100 total square feet (maximum allowed) to 1,150 square feet (requested) and (a) (b) from 550 square feet on the second story (maximum allowed), to 575 square feet (requested) in order to remodel an existing historic detached Accessory Structure in an “SF-3- CO-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Combined Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hancock Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) The second dwelling unit (5) may not exceed (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller; and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Carrie Waller motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the historic building floor areas exceed the allowable area for new construction by 25 SF per floor, the coverage is existing, unavoidable and very modest in size 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: removing 25 sq feet from each level of the 2 story garage is not possible or reasonable without inflicting damage on the historic integrity of the building, the residence and accompanying garage were built in 1929 for Austin mayor Tom Miller and was later owned and occupied by Emma Long, Austin’s first female councilwoman (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the unique condition that qualifies this property as special exception is the building in question is historically and architecturally tied to the style and character of the historic house and significant to the history of Austin 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0056 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Andrea Hamilton OWNER: Chase & Andrea Hamilton ADDRESS: 3006 GLENVIEW AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a detached garage/office in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUG 9, 2021 AE DENIAL FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0058 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Robert & Jennifer Carson ADDRESS: 1209 CHOQUETTE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 16 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Brentwood Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: original house built in 1957 included a carport, carports are a common feature in the area 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: each lot in Bellaire Section 1 was developed independently, site plan layouts and floor plans are different for each other, the property lot elevations slopes from the front of the property toward the house so that water running off the original roof fell directly on the driveway, flowed towards the house and pooled in the original carport area. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: each lot in Bellaire Section 1 was developed independently. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Carport has been in place since 2003, simply want to maintain it as is, open on 3 sides and is only 1 story tall, so it does not present any adverse effects to neighboring properties. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0062 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Christen Steen ADDRESS: 3401 RIVERCREST DR increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (53% existing) (b) more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 49 percent (requested), (54.25% existing) (c) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 18 percent (requested), (4.41% existing) (d) percent (requested), (0.83% existing) in order to erect a Single-Family + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on January 4, 1965 increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 3 The overall change in IC is from 21.51% to a proposed 20.89% IC, or 8,084 SF IC to 7,883 SF IC, when calculated on a gross lot area basis. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0067 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Scott Jacobs ADDRESS: 2003 ARPDALE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,500 square feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Residence and Accessory Structure in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0068 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: John Hussey OWNER: Berry Shawn Cox ADDRESS: 1411 GASTON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 52.79% (requested) an additional 753 square feet, in order to add an addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan) Note: per Ordinance 20060727-084, this property was allowed to exceed the 40% and was granted 46.07% BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-7 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0070 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Frank and Jeannine Clark ADDRESS: 904 AVONDALE ROAD to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): a) 5,292 square feet (requested) and b) to decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback requirements from 25 feet (required) to 17 feet (requested) in order to remodel and addition of a Covered Front Porch in a “SF- 3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: home built in 1949 prior to current setback requirements does not comply with current setback requirements, home currently not allowed small lot amnesty in Travis heights Neighborhood so is non confirming, however; the intent of the rejection of small lot amnesty in this area is to preserve the character of the neighborhood. This tiny house will have the character and retain its small original cottage style without adding additional sq footage. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: shape of the lot, size of the lot, heritage trees, and topography of lot (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: size of the lot, shape of the lot and proximity to critical root zines of three heritage trees and steep topography are non-standard and very site specific for this property 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: this is a 594 sq foot cottage, it currently has asbestos siding, the original exterior was wood shingles, restoring the original …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-8 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0071 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___N___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Susan Hays ADDRESS: 902 HERNDON LN Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) and b) Dwelling Unit to be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required), to 8 feet from the principal structure (requested) in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Section 25-5-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) which requires an Accessory BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant both a) and b) with condition that the ADU not be used as STR; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED BOTH A) and B) WITH CONDITION THAT THE ADU NOT BE USED AS STR. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: surrounding properties were originally developed with a 5’ rather than 10’rear setback, given the placement of trees on the lot, the existing home was constructed toward the back of the lot, replacing the subject structure with a 10’setback is unreasonable given the placement of live oak and the main house. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the large amount and placement of trees on the lot limit the ability to replace the deteriorated structure in a usable fashion, the design alters the original footprint in order to make more space for a live oak. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the amount and location of the trees are unique to this property 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-9 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0072 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Will Sheddan OWNER: James Rothfelder ADDRESS: 2806 BRINWOOD AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5, 750 square feet (required) to 4, 986 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Dawson Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 WITHDRAWN BYAPPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0027 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Charles Shapiro ADDRESS: 12905 VERONESE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) to 50% (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021; POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; JUNE 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0036 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___N___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Ron Thrower OWNER: Chalice McGee ADDRESS: 6141 JUMANO LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-899 (D) (E) (F) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height permitted from 6 feet (required) to 8 feet (requested) in order to maintain a recently constructed 8 ft. fence in an “SF-2-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed an average height of six feet or a maximum height of seven feet. (E) states: a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. (F) A solid fence may be constructed to a maximum of eight feet in height if the fence is located on or within the building setback lines. BOARD’S DECISION June 14, 2021 POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021; July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant with condition that a verification of approval from HOA is provided to Residential Review during the permit review; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board members Kelly Blume nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION THAT A VERIFICATION OF APPROVAL FROM HOA IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTIAL REVIEW DURING THE PERMIT REVIEW. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: an average 7 foot fence is not adequate to provide a secure condition and reasonable privacy to safely occupy the yard at the subject property in a manner consistent with safe haven conditions of sanctuary …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___N____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne RECUSING ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stephen Drenner OWNER: Austin Hedge 35 Borrower, LLC ADDRESS: 8300 IH 35 SVRD SB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 1.5 spaces and 1.5 spaces + 0.5 spaces per bedroom (required) to 1 spaces (requested) in order to complete a Multi-Family residential structure providing 226 units of significantly Affordable housing in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Georgian Acres Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board Member Melissa Hawthorne recused); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant with conditions that owners construct and maintain a trail, and obtain a 2 year parking agreement from the neighbors; Board Member Nicholl Wade seconds on a 7-3-1 vote (Board members Brooke Bailey, Barbara Mcarthur, and Darryl Pruett nays; Melissa Hawthorne recused); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the desired use of this property is a conversion from a hotel use to a deeply affordable multifamily use, the parking requirements exceed the necessary parking for this particular use, and to provide such parking would reduce the density of the affordable project. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the hardship is incurred by the conversion of a hotel building into a dense affordable multifamily use, thereby necessitating use of the existing structures on site, accommodating currecnt parking requirements would require a reduction in deeply affordable housing units (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: …
MEETING MINUTES July 12, 2021 Special Called Meeting Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, July 12, 2021 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Joy Casnovsky, Joi Chevalier, Emily De Maria, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays, Ellen Sweets Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich, Emmie DiCicco CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Sharon Mays called the meeting to order at 9:14 am CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alec Puente, American Heart Association Simone Benz, Sustainable Food Center - SFC will be participating on a panel along with Judith McGeary, FARFA; Eric de Valpine, Foodshed Investors; and Carolina Mueller, National Young Farmers Coalition, to discuss the impacts of Winter Storm Uri on small producers. We will explore what political, technical, and collaborative efforts could build more resilience in the face of future climatic events. Katie Janda, UT School of Public Health Aida Nielsen, UT School of Public Health Sandra Van Den Berg, UT School of Public Health Robert Nathan Allen Paula Mc Dermott Jodi Lane, Fruitful Commons Frances Deviney 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE MEETING Board Member Emily De Maria motioned to approve the meeting minutes from June 7, 2021, with Board Member Ellen Sweets seconding the motion. Passed on a 7-0 vote. a. Travis Gatlin, Ellen Stein, Rachel Coff, Planning and Budget Office at Travis County, Budget and ARPA Updates – see back-up materials for presentation b. Jeffrey Clemmons, Chair of the College Student Commission, Recommendation Number #20210122-3b College Food Insecurity Grant Program c. Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Updates and Council Resolution Updates 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials b. Board vacancies and appointments i. Three existing vacancies: one mayoral and two c. Review Prior Board Recommendations and Discuss City and County Budgets d. Community Engagement i. …
