From: To: Subject: Date: Garcia, Ella Brown, Destiny Fw: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:20:18 AM From: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 3:18 PM To: Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH This is all I have. Maureen From: Pam Bell Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 2:53 PM To: Adam Stephens Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Bart Whatley <betsy.greenberg@gmail.com>; Homer Parsegian ; betsy greenberg ; Rick Iverson Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH ; Karen McGraw External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Adam, Did you not receive my email to not send the note about the AGE property while NUNA pursued other options? We requested and received a Planning Commission postponement until May 27. We met with City planning staff this morning, next we meet with the developer. Don’t know how your note will affect our case. Pam Bell 512.560.1953 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 2 On May 9, 2025, at 1:31 PM, Adam Stephens wrote: For the property at 3710 Cedar Street, CANPAC (the contact team for this planning area) supports the plan amendment change to MF. Adam Stephens, co-chair CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 92 of 2
Subject: Letter of Support for NPA-2024-0018.02 at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd. Dear Planning Commission, My name is Alejandro de la Vega, and I am a resident of the Highland Neighborhood. I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed development at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd., which includes an amendment to increase the maximum building height. I moved to this neighborhood because of its potential to become a model for a walkable, bikeable and transit-friendly hub outside of downtown. I commute to my job at UT by bike or bus exclusively, and hope to see changes in our neighborhood that support multi-modal transit. This development's proposed density is entirely appropriate and much needed, given the exceptional access to public transportation in our area. The site is served by numerous bus routes, including the high-frequency MetroRapid 801 and local routes like the 1, operating directly on Lamar Boulevard. Furthermore, the proximity to the CapMetro Redline at Crestview Station provides a critical transit link for the neighborhood. I am particularly excited for how this development will improve the urban fabric, with an active edge along the Lamar Blvd frontage, with pedestrian-oriented commercial uses. Currently, the land use for this site is nowhere near what should be expected for a major transit hub, and the cityscape is in desperate need of improvement. This project represents a positive step towards responsible urban development, and I urge you to approve it. Sincerely, Alejandro de la Vega 6802 Isabelle Dr. 08 NPA-2024-0018.02 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 41 of 1
Subject: Letter of Support for NPA-2024-0018.02 at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd. Dear Planning Commission, My name is Alejandro de la Vega, and I am a resident of the Highland Neighborhood. I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed development at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd., which includes an amendment to increase the maximum building height. I moved to this neighborhood because of its potential to become a model for a walkable, bikeable and transit-friendly hub outside of downtown. I commute to my job at UT by bike or bus exclusively, and hope to see changes in our neighborhood that support multi-modal transit. This development's proposed density is entirely appropriate and much needed, given the exceptional access to public transportation in our area. The site is served by numerous bus routes, including the high-frequency MetroRapid 801 and local routes like the 1, operating directly on Lamar Boulevard. Furthermore, the proximity to the CapMetro Redline at Crestview Station provides a critical transit link for the neighborhood. I am particularly excited for how this development will improve the urban fabric, with an active edge along the Lamar Blvd frontage, with pedestrian-oriented commercial uses. Currently, the land use for this site is nowhere near what should be expected for a major transit hub, and the cityscape is in desperate need of improvement. This project represents a positive step towards responsible urban development, and I urge you to approve it. Sincerely, Alejandro de la Vega 6802 Isabelle Dr. 09 C14-2024-0152 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 41 of 1
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Casey Haney Commissioners Absent: Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 22, 2025, were approve on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 Location: 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2025- 0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments, located at 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0038 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC (Manny Farahani) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney GR-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Staff recommends GR-V-CO-DB90-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-V-CO-DB90-NP for C14-2025- 0038 - Oak Hill Apartments, located at 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 9 Location: 3710 Cedar Street, Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area; Waller Creek Owner/Applicant: Austin Groups for the Elderly Agent: Request: Staff …
Regular Called Meeting of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee May 13, 2025, 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting held via WebEx and in person at: The City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Tx Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to Tyler.Farrar@austintexas.gov no later than Monday, May 12, 2025, at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties calling in, please call Tyler Farrar at (512) 974-7050. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Saba Hatami Bobak Tehrany, Chair Vacant Harrison Hudson Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Channy Soeur Andrew Urban CALL TO ORDER – May 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m. AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items NOT posted on the agenda. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Special Meeting on April 14, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 3. Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. 4. Discussion and possible action on the transportation and public works Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Impact Fee Advisory Committee May 13, 2025 Page 2 of 2 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 Tyler Farrar at the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department at 512-974-7050, …
Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections As of March 31, 2025 Nam Nguyen, Financial Manager II May 13, 2025 Background Data pulled from City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, the City’s receivable systems Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058 requires Impact Fee Advisory Committee to file semi-annual report Provide financial information about collection of impact fees, value of fee waivers and exemptions Waivers are granted for policy reasons allowed under legal code or statute and grouped into “waivers/exemptions” category Impact fees collected, waived/exempted, and adjusted by both Water and Wastewater Agenda Combined Utility, Water, and Wastewater fee collection and interest earnings by fiscal year Waived/exempted by category by the Combined Utility, Water, and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fee Collections by month for current and prior fiscal year for Water and Wastewater Fee Waivers by month and by type for the current fiscal period Affordable Housing waivers by Development with units by fiscal period Impact Fee Collections Summary inception to date with current fiscal period Impact Fees Highlights October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 Water Impact Fees Collected $9,976,544. $186,703 lower than prior period $624,272 interest earned, $194,714 higher due to higher interest rates Wastewater Impact Fees Collected $4,162,825 $291,978 lower than prior period $345,488 interest earned, $49,214 higher due to higher interest rates Cash Balance Water Cash balance: $41,550,210 Wastewater Cash balance $22,463,052 Combined Cash balance $64,013,262 Combined Utility Impact Fee Collections and Waivers e u n e v e R $48,000,000 $44,000,000 $40,000,000 $36,000,000 $32,000,000 $28,000,000 $24,000,000 $20,000,000 $16,000,000 $12,000,000 $8,000,000 $4,000,000 $0 Source Interest Earned FY 2021 FY 2022 $99,165 $268,007 FY 2023 $1,063,626 FY 2024 $1,566,304 FY 2025 $970,759 Impact Fees $44,175,852 $38,673,729 $29,599,264 $27,274,653 $14,139,369 Waivers $3,227,467 $3,794,683 $2,862,383 $3,027,323 $969,050 Water Impact Fee Collections and Waivers e u n e v e R $32,000,000 $28,000,000 $24,000,000 $20,000,000 $16,000,000 $12,000,000 $8,000,000 $4,000,000 $0 Source FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 Interest Earned $71,034 $180,122 $606,623 $953,218 $624,272 Impact Fees $30,513,872 $26,643,961 $20,678,266 $18,942,390 $9,976,544 Waivers $2,335,810 $2,641,835 $1,700,882 $1,947,174 $538,044 Wastewater Impact Fee Collections and Waivers e u n e v e R $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 Source Interest Earned FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 $28,131 $87,884 $457,002 $613,086 $346,488 Impact …
Street Impact Fee – Biannual Update Impact Fee Advisory Committee May 13, 2025 1 Biannual Update Overview • SIF Program Timeline • Fees Collected to Date • SIF Affordability Reductions • Project Development Efforts • Next Steps 2 SIF Program Timeline SIF Ordinances Adopted Third Biannual Report to Impact Fee Advisory Committee Sixth Biannual Report to Impact Fee Advisory Committee December 2020 October 23, 2023 May 13, 2025 June 22, 2022 December 2023 Fee Collection Begins (New TCM Effective) End of Fee Collection Grace Period for TIAs Approved before December 2020 3 Fees Collected to Date Service Area D ($1,342,164) Service Area DT ($1,000,000) Service Area G ($588,001) Service Area J ($498,563) 4 SIF- Invoiced & Collected 5 SIF- Invoiced, Collected, Outstanding 6 Outstanding and Collected: March 2024 – March 2025 7 Fees Invoiced by Service Area 8 Fees Collected by Service Area $1,794,739 $1,731,632 $2,050,949 9 Fees Invoiced and Collected by Service Area $105,009 $965,491 $796,787 $2,470,153 $3,637,300 $2,913,689 $3,213,536 $2,041,047 $2,031,23 6 $2,408,340 $2,312,884 10 Summary- Invoiced, Outstanding, and Collected by Service Area 11 Summary of SIF Affordability Reductions Time Frame Affordability Reduction # of Cases June 2022 – March 2025 October 2024 – March 2025 $2,900,000 $124,000 61 2 12 Project Development Efforts Service Area D – $1,342,164 from Service Area D is programmed to supplement the capital budget of the East Braker Lane extension from Samsung Boulevard to Dawes Place. Project Description: • The project includes preliminary engineering, design and construction of a 4-lane curb & gutter Roadway with bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and storm water infrastructure on Braker Lane from Samsung Blvd to Dawes Place. Schedule: • Construction Ongoing 13 Project Development Efforts Service Area D: SIF Project D-24 – East Braker Lane extension from Samsung Boulevard to Dawes Place to include a four-lane divided road with bike lanes and sidewalks 14 Project Development Efforts Service Area DT – $1,000,000 from Service Area DT is programmed to fund the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) along 7th Street between I-35 and Guadalupe Street Project Description: • This project will develop a PER to analyze SIF-eligible complete street improvements along 7th Street between I-35 and Guadalupe Street Schedule: • Summer 2025- Begin PER 15 Project Development Efforts Service Area DT: SIF Project DT-19 – the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for 7th Street between I-35 and Guadalupe Street. 16 Project Development Efforts Service Area …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING May 13, 2025 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the April 8, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on appointing members of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. BRIEFING 3. Briefing on Community Initiated Solutions - $5 million solicitation for nonprofit organizations to apply for Project Connect funding to advance economic mobility (Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, Housing Department). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Briefing from the Working Group on Elections and Onboarding (Vice Chair Achilles). FUTURE …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 8, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake James May Julie Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Rocio Peña Martinez CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM, with 11 members present. Commissioner Arnold left the dais at 7:18 PM, Commissioner Brewster left the dais at 7:45 PM, and Commissioner Achilles left the dais at 8:03, bringing the total to 8 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Celine Rendon signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the March 11th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the March 11th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-2-0 vote. Commissioners Trice and Menard abstained. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct annual officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair for the CDC. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2025. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Longoria nominates Commissioner Noe Elias for Chair. Commissioner Elias accepted the nomination for Chair. Commissioner Elias was elected as Chair for the Community Development Commission on a 11-0-0 vote. Commissioner Tisha nominates Commissioner Achilles for Vice Chair. Commissioner Achilles accepted nomination for Vice Chair. Commissioner Achilles was elected as Vice Chair for the Community Development Commission on a 11-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss the process of appointing of members and the responsibilities of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. (Edward Blake Program Manager, CDC Liaison, Housing Department). Edward Blake presented. 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). The …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report April 13, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 3/28/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $64,135.51 $39,947.51 $1,140,731.00 $104,083.02 9% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 5 Success Rate% 12% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date March FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 1000 254 254 26% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 15 11 11 5 Success Rate % 55% 10% Service Description Number Served A Year Ago 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 3O 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 13th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MAY 13, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cassandra Medrano Nyeka Arnold Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Marla Torrado Nefertitti Jackmon Ursula Henderson CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM, with 10 members present. Commissioner Lyric joined the dais at 6:40 PM, bringing the total to 11 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Vianey Camorlinga signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the April 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Menard seconded, the April 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 10-1-0 vote. Commissioner Jaso abstained. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on appointing members of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. Commissioner Noe Elias nominates Commissioner Longoria to the Housing Committee. Commissioner Longoria accepts nomination. Commissioner Noe Elias also nominates himself, Commissioner Tisha, Commissioner Brewster, Commissioner Trice, and Commissioner Lyric. All commissioners accept nomination. Commissioner Longoria was appointed as Chair for the Housing Committee. BRIEFING 3. Briefing on Community Initiated Solutions - $5 million solicitation for nonprofit organizations to apply for Project Connect funding to advance economic mobility (Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, Housing Department). Ursula Henderson presented. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION May 12, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the term by five years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,400,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers program administration for Austin Energy with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole Source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 12, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with the CYME Gateway software solution, which is a single software suite for critical engineering planning functions. CYME Gateway software was developed for the electric utility industry and is used in engineering planning to help design and manage electrical distribution systems, connecting various data sources and electrical devices and grids into one platform, allowing engineers to simulate, analyze, and optimize performance of these systems. This software will help improve Austin Energy’s efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in power distribution planning and will support the development of its forecasted engineering plans, planning studies and analysis of system growth over the next five years. Currently, Austin Energy utilizes a combination of applications and is seeking to replace multiple applications with a single, unified planning platform. This is a new contract, and CYME International T&D, Inc. is the sole provider of the software and services. Item 2
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $40,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Critical Business Need. MBE/WBE: Critical Business Need contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 12, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with Network Perception software, licenses, and support. The software is used to visualize and audit network configurations, provide security assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance with high, medium, and low impact North American Electric Reliability Corporation assets, including cyber systems that are critical to the operation of the power grid. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation is a non-profit corporation that oversees regional reliability entities including the contiguous United States. The corporation is tasked with developing and enforcing reliability standards on behalf of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Beginning April 2026, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation will implement increased security standards for low- impact assets, requiring the same scrutiny as medium and high-impact assets. This software will be used to facilitate these requirements while reducing the manual input of compliance personnel. Without this contract, Austin Energy risks being non-compliant with the new security standards. Item 3
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the term by five years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,400,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $600,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. Prior Council Action: April 7, 2011 - Council approved a contract for the energy efficiency lending program with Velocity Credit Union. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission May 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract amendment will support Austin Energy’s (AE) Better Building Energy Efficient Lending Program. Currently, through this program, AE offers loans with low interest rates and a flexible credit score threshold for customers to invest in energy efficiency upgrades. The program is especially beneficial for low- to-moderate income customers and small businesses, making energy efficiency improvements more affordable. Additionally, the program supports several AE initiatives, including the Home Energy Savings Program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and Small Business Program. By reducing upfront cost barriers, it helps building owners to complete comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades through AE’s other programs. Item 4 Qualifying low-to-moderate income customers can take advantage of zero percent financing for a new air conditioning system when participating in the Weatherization Assistance Program. The program was created through the United States Department of Energy’s Better Building Program, and supports AE’s goal of achieving and increasing energy efficiency savings and renewable energy use. City funds through the Customer Benefits Charge included on customers’ utility bill are used to reduce loan interest rates to promote participation and accessibility of the …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers program administration for Austin Energy with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Austin Energy is designating this purchase as a Critical Business Need in accordance with Senate Bill 7, as adopted by the City as Resolution No. 040610-02. MBE/WBE: Critical Business Need contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission May 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is to support the Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers (SPUR) program for Austin Energy. The SPUR program includes a product called Instant Savings which provides price discounts to customers at point of purchase for high efficiency products, such as ENERGY STAR® clothes dryers and smart thermostats. The program also includes the recently launched Retail Coupon, which provides digital coupons that can be used for equipment such as heat pump water heaters. Instant Savings and the addition of the Retail Coupon allow participation in Austin Energy’s demand response programs, which is critical to meeting the goals set in the Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. CLEAResult Consulting Inc. provides Austin Energy with a turnkey, cost-effective solution for managing the SPUR program across various retailers and manufacturers. The contractor also works with Austin Energy in the development of future program expansion, which will offer additional products and more opportunities for customers to participate in demand response programs. Item 5 The customer validation feature for the Retail Coupon requires an interface to Austin Energy’s Energy Efficiency Collaborative Platform. Austin Energy declared a Critical Business Need to keep the current provider during …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for the continued lease and maintenance of customized utility vehicles for Austin Energy with Altec Industries Inc., to increase the amount by $1,300,000 and to extend the term by nine months for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $34,800,000. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: August 3, 2017 - Council approved a contract for 60-month lease agreements with Altec Industries Inc. September 17, 2020 - Council approved an amendment for continued lease agreements with Altec Industries Inc. September 15, 2022 - Council approved an amendment for continued lease agreements with Altec Industries Inc. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will allow the continuation of leasing and maintaining customized utility trucks used by field crews for infrastructure, maintenance, and construction projects. Due to supply chain shortages and production delays that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, new replacement trucks could not be delivered as originally scheduled. As a result, Austin Energy has had to keep existing trucks in service longer than planned. These trucks are now out of warranty, causing Austin Energy to incur increased repair costs Item 6 and additional monthly charges while waiting for the new vehicles to arrive. If this request is not approved, Austin Energy will be unable to make future lease payments or cover maintenance costs which could lead to trucks being taken out of service or returned.
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Chair Tuttle shared a few words about Austin Energy’s 130th Anniversary and played the video, History of Austin’s Moonlight Towers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of April 14, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Gillett’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on an 9-0 vote, with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy was recommended on Commissioner ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 Gillett’s motion, Commissioner Kirksey’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing execution of a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy was recommended on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Gillett’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Rhodes absent. 4. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on March 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for March 10, 2025 The minutes from the meeting March 10, 2025, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second, on 11-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0007 Jay Hargrave for Hans Vaziri 601 Kinney Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2- 492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building to: A. For a flat roof, the highest point of the coping; B. For a mansard roof, the deck line; C. For a pitched or hip roof, the gabled roof or dormer with the highest average height; or D. For other roof styles, the highest point of the building. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion to Postpone to June 9, 2025; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JUNE 9, 2025. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 3. C15-2024-0048 Maximiliano Martinez, …
BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2025-0003 BOA DATE: Monday, May 12th, 2025 ADDRESS: 4900 Mueller Blvd OWNER: Ascension Seton COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Colton Gohlke ZONING: PUD LEGAL DESCRIPTION: DELL CHILDRENS SUBD RSB LOT 1 LOT 1A VARIANCE REQUEST: allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional nine (9) freestanding signs [total of eleven (11)] (requesting). SUMMARY: erect freestanding wayfinding signage ISSUES: locating hospital entrance and hospital building ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD Hospital parking garage parking lot offices parking garage NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Non-profit Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Mueller Community Associations Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance ITEM02/1 April 17, 2025 Colton Gohlke 4900 Mueller Blvd Austin TX, 78723 Property Description: DELL CHILDRENS SUBD RSB LOT 1 LOT 1A Re: C16-2025-0003 Dear Colton, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-10- 130 at 4900 Mueller Blvd. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. the request, provided Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM02/2 Board of Adjustment Sign Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, PDF that can be completed is a fillable electronically. To ensure your information is then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate key activates lists emails, and buttons. and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. to each field; links, Shift+ Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter Use the Up & Down Arrow …
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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 05 DATE: Monday, February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______VACANT (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet o (required) to 15 feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet o (required) to 5 feet (requested) Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% o (requested) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 o percent (requested) ITEM03/1 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT; November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; December 9, 2024 POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025; January 13, 2025 POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO FEBRUARY 10, 2025; FEB 10, 2025 POSTPONED TO MAY 12, 2025 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 …
Property Profile Legend Notes 2015 Aerial 0 300 600 ft 11/22/2024 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. ITEM03/22 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday October 14, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet o (required) to 15 feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet o (required) to 5 feet (requested) Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% o (requested) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 o percent (requested) ITEM03/23 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT 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 …
ITEM03/68 ITEM03/69 ITEM03/70 From: Subject: Date: Rawson Saunders School Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00:42 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jkreislemd@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution My wife,Elizabeth, and I live across Hillview from the Rawson Saunders School in Austin. They have been good neighbors and, certainly, are engaged in a worthy cause, educating children with dyslexia. We hope they can remain at their location and expand within the restrictions of a zoning variance. We OPPOSE a zoning change. Sent from my iP Sincerely, James and Elizabeth Kreisle CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM03/71 ITEM03/72 ITEM03/73 ITEM03/74 ITEM03/75 ITEM03/76 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Rawson application Monday, October 7, 2024 9:49:39 PM [You don't often get email from jdpaustin@me.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution I am a member of the Hillview Green Lane HOA. I object to the application and its change from the current school use, which actually is a non conforming use under their current zoning. We don’t want more commercial traffic in our neighborhood. The dense commercial zoning in such close proximity to Casis Elementary School would present more traffic problems and dangers to the young children and the drivers on an already congested 2 lane Exposition Boulevard as well as nearby residential streets. My regards, John D. Pieratt John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM03/77 ITEM03/78 ITEM03/79 ITEM03/80 ITEM03/81 ITEM03/82 ITEM03/83 ITEM03/84 ITEM03/85 ITEM03/86 ITEM03/87 ITEM03/88 ITEM03/89
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item03 DATE: Monday March 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0005 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Maximiliano Martinez OWNER: Death and Taxes ADDRESS: 2136 7TH ST Section 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, space from one (1) (required) to zero (0) (requested) and minimum on-site accessible space from one (1) (required) to zero (0) (requested) in order to remodel an existing restaurant in a “CS-CO-MU-NP”, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) Section 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the Note: Per Land Development Code: Except as provided in Subsection (B), off-street motor vehicle parking is not required. This article shall govern over a 25-6-471 – OFF-STREET PARKING. (A) conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance, unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. This article applies to all uses and to specific regulating plans, Transit Oriented Development areas (TODs), and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs) that incorporate this chapter by reference. A planned unit development (PUD) that includes specific off-site parking requirements controls over this article. ITEM04/1 A minimum of one on-site accessible space is required. The minimum number of accessible spaces is calculated by taking 100 (B) percent of the parking previously required for the use under Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street Loading Requirements and Former Off- Street Parking Requirements) and using that result to determine the number of accessible parking spaces required under the Building Code. Source: Section 13-5-97(f), (g) and (i); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031120-44; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20231102-028, Pt. 41, 11-13-23. 25-6-474 - PARKING FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. A site must have: (A) a parking facility that is accessible to a person with disabilities; (1) routes of travel that connect the accessible elements of the site; and (2) (3) the number of accessible parking spaces required by the Uniform Building Code that is based on a calculation that uses 100 percent of the parking spaces previously required for the use under Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street Loading …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0010 BOA DATE: Monday, May 12th, 2025 ADDRESS: 801 W 29th St OWNER: Adam Stephens COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Same as Owner ZONING: LO-MU-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (West University) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E 83FT LOT 6 * LESS N 6FT LOT 4 OLT 69 DIV D BYRNES JAMES SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: (Gross Floor Area), 3.3.3 (B) to exclude a habitable portion of a building that is below grade if the habitable portion does not extend beyond the first story footprint (required) to a non-habitable portion of a building that is below grade (requested). SUMMARY: complete a remodel/addition of an existing single-family residence ISSUES: unique crawl space Site ZONING LO-MU-CO-ETOD- DBETOD-NP Single-Family LAND USES North LO-MU-CO-ETOD- Single-Family; Commercial South East West DBETOD-NP SF-3-NP CS LO-MU-CO-ETOD- DBETOD-NP; SF-3-NP Single-Family Commercial Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council CANPAC Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Heritage Neighborhood Association Homeless Neighborhood Association Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance Shoal Creek Conservancy Shoal Crest Neighborhood Assn. University Area Partners West Campus Neighborhood Association ITEM05/1 April 23, 2025 Adam Stephens 801 W 29th St Austin TX, 78705 Property Description: E 83FT LOT 6 * LESS N 6FT LOT 4 OLT 69 DIV D BYRNES JAMES SUBD Re: C15-2025-0010 Dear Adam, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2 Subchapter F- 3.3.4 and Subchapter F 3.3.3.B at 801 W 29th St. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashley Robinson, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM05/2 ITEM05/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: basements shaffbeexcfudedfromthecaEuiaflon F -3.3.3 Porches, and attics ofgrossfloor area: that meet the …
