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Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes January 22, 2025 The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Special Called Meeting on January 22, 2025 Board Member, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Oren Mitzner, Jim Rumbo, Alan Schumann, Aubrey Brasfield, Allison Satt, Cecilia Paredes Juarez and Chris Gannon Board Members Not in Attendance: No one absent Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD) and Todd Wilcox (DSD), Ray Chiovaro (DSD), Ben Flick (AFD), Stephen Truesdell (AFD) and Andre DeLeReza (AFD) GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICTION- David Glenn with the Home Builders Association spoke and opposes to the WUI code to concerns of expansion of a home. Currently 71% of homes are in the Wildland Urban Interface area and has seen no reduction in the map process. Also noted, maps are required to be updated once a year and this is the first in 6 years. Homes in review are subject to 1 review and 2 inspections, each being serviced by Austin Transportation with Right of Way inspections for driveways and Austin Water for sprinkler services. Biggest concerns are the expansion of the map and its ember ignition zone, known as EIZ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. The minutes from the August 28, 2024, Regular called meeting were approved as written. Board member Mitzner made a motion to accept the minutes as written, board member Abzug second the motion. Motion passed 9-0. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION- After completion of the presentation of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, there were several questions that the board wanted staff to address regarding the wildland maps, staff will be updating language to the amendments to meet the request that the board recommends. Vice Chairman Brasfield made a motion to recommend the WUI, Chairman Schuman second the motion with the agreement that Wildland maps are updated within the year and updates to be continued every code cycle. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION- The International Building Code (IBC) will be postponed till January 29th in a Special Called meeting 4 APPROVE THE 2025 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD SCHEDULE. The 2025 Board scheduled was approved as written, board member Brasfield made a motion to approve the 2025 board schedule, board member Buys second the motion. Motion pass 9-0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: • Recommendations: International Building Code. ADJOURN: Without objection, Chairman Schumann …
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City of Austin Founded by Congress, Republic of Texas, 1839 Planning and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 January 23, 2025 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Alan Schumann, Chair, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Meeting date: January 22, 2025 Subject: Recommendation 20250122-2 for Council Action: 2024 WUI Dear Mayor and Council Members, At the January 22, 2025 Special Called Meeting, the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals held a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Members present were Alan Schumann, Chair, Aubrey Brasfield, Vice Chair, Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Oren Mitzner, Allison Satt, Chris Gannon, Cecilia Paredes-Juarez and Jim Rumbo. The public hearing began with the presentation of Ben Flick and Andre DeLaReza, Development Services Department and there a number of questions. The Board had been briefed on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and proposed amendments at our regular meeting on 6/26/2024 and 7/11/2024 by Beth Culver, Ben Flick and Andre DeLaReza, Development Services Department. Board members asked about the criteria used to determine the proximity zones, and staff responded briefly. Chair Schumann closed the public hearing. After review with Board Members and Staff, the Board was satisfied with the staff amendments. Aubrey Brasfield made a motion to recommend the City Council adopt the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code with local amendments as written by staff, and seconded by Alan Schumann. Several members remained concerned about the map updates. Alan Schumann amended his second requesting a one time map update occur within a year, while keeping the text of the code unchanged. Future updates are expected to follow the 3-year cycle. The amendment was acceptable to Aubrey Brasfield. The Board members voted and the motion passed unanimously, 9-0. Sincerely, Alan Schumann Chair, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Xc: Building and Fire Code Board of Appeal board members Jose Roig, Director, Development Services Department Todd Wilcox, Building Official, Development Service Department Brenda De La Garza, Assistant Director, Development Service Department. Tim Taylor, Chief Building Inspector, Development Service Department Martin Starrett, Commercial Building Division Manager, Development Service Department Scott Cochran, Residential Building Division Manager, Development Service Department
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January 21, 2025 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Austin Energy Headquarters. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Craig Nazor, Marissa Bell, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Anna Scott, Christopher Campbell Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Charlotte Davis, Diana Wheeler, Heather Houser, Haris Qureshi, Rodrigo Leal, Alberta Phillips Board Members Absent: City Staff in Attendance: Rohan Lilauwala, Emily King CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiba White called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. 1. Approval of minutes from the December 18th, 2024 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Scott motion, Maxwell-Gaines second, passes on a 10-0 vote (Leal, Phillips off dais). DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Joint Sustainability Committee membership, expiring terms, and replacement members. • Members to check with clerk’s office to check if they are rolling off or not. • Some members rolling off because of term limits, particularly Mayoral appointments. • Members to check in with alternates (if applicable) 3. Discussion of potential Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendations for the FY26 City Budget. • Natural Systems o Working on 4-5 recommendations. o Recommendations put forth last year that didn’t get adopted but still worthwhile o Items being discussed in the climate equity plan implementation o Converting impervious cover to functional green – audit of city owned land o Land acquisition, in eastern watersheds o Citywide green infrastructure vision, implementation strategy o Green workforce o Wildfire prevention o Tree canopy survey/assessment using LIDAR • Consumption o Looked at previous recommendations from 2024 and 2023. In 2023, 100% adoption. In 2024, near zero adoption. o Looking at reinstating the climate ambassador program o Citywide sustainable purchasing o Low carbon concrete o Food plan implementation o Zero waste and circular restaurant materials o Electric landscape equipment • Transportation still working • Buildings o Outreach/engagement for sustainability incentives o Refrigerants – reducing leaks, switching to different refrigerants o Air sealing task force o Water leak detection and landscape conversions o Sustainable construction procurement coordinator o ACCC support 4. Update from Electric Utility Commission on Solar Programs – Kaiba White • Update on solar standard offer, allows building owners to lease roof space to solar developers. First stakeholder meeting scheduled for expansion of program on Jan 29. • Solar for All moving slower because interlocal agreement with Harris County needed to be completed. 5. Update from Austin Travis County …
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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 22, 2025 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 22 January 2025, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. CHAIR TIMOTHY STOSTAD called the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Timothy Stostad, Vice Chair Blaine Campbell, Commissioners: Luis Osta Lugo, Michael Francis, Kurt Lockhart and Raisch Tomlanovich Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Stephen Truesdell. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens signed up to speak during Public Communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on November 7, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of November 7, 2024 were approved on VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL’s motion, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO’s second, with no objections. Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 2024-090872; Property address: 1202 E 51st Street, also known as Ridgetop Apartments. VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’s second, with no objections. VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for repair of the commercial structures within 45 days, with a civil penalty of $1000 per week beginning on the 46th day from the date the order is mailed and continuing until compliance is achieved, 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 22, 2025 COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’s second. The motion carried on a 6-0 vote. COMMISSIONER SELIG and COMMISSIONER SOKOL were absent. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2024-137293; Property address: 2301 Coronado Street. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER LOCKHART’s second, with no objections. VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for demolition within 75 days, and on the 76th day, if compliance is not achieved, authorize the Code Official is to proceed with demolition, COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’ second. The motion carried on a 6-0 vote. COMMISSIONER SELIG and COMMISSIONER SOKOL were absent. Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 2024-136124; Property address: 3413 Southill Circle. VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to adopt the …
APPROVED Minutes Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Regular Meeting January 22 2025 — original pdf
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST in the BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 (301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701) Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) African American Resource Advisory Commission: Elaina Fowler Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Nayer Sikder Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission on Veterans Affairs: Curtis Wyman Commission for Women: Diana Melendez Early Childhood Council: Andrea McIllwain Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Jennifer Powell & Lisa Chang PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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. Sarah Lass, Immigrant Hall of Honor National Museum shares a video to introduce the nonprofit. Scott Johnson, requesting funds for utility assistance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on DECEMBER 18, 2024. The minutes for the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s DECEMBER 18TH, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING were approved at the JANUARY 22nd 2025 REGULAR MEETING on COMMISSIONER JERRY JOE BENSON’s motion, COMMISSIONER ELAINA FOWLER’s second, on a 9-0 vote (Off the dais: Human Rights Commission’s Commissioner Morgan Davis). Briefing from David Gray, Officer of the Homeless Strategy Office and Mandy DeMayo, Department Director of Housing and Planning updates on their offices and departments fiscal year 2024-2025 budget as they relate to City programs and services for housing and residents experiencing homelessness. Mandy DeMayo shares the source of funds from the City’s FY25 Budget equal $96.3M. She also shares that Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)’s Site-Based PSH comes from Capital, Wrap Around Services, and Rental Subsidy. Currently there are 480 …
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REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on January 7, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7304 Knox Ln., Fort Branch Watershed 2. Historic Zoning: C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 8301 Riverstone Drive, Elm Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 8301 Riverstone LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) MF-2 to SF-3 Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. …
02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Applicant Correspondence Part 1 — original pdf
7304 KNOX LANE Carter Design Associates (CDA) was retained to review existing research and the residential structure located at 7404 Knox Lane, Austin, Texas. The review was to determine whether the structure met the criteria for historic zoning by the City of Austin. On September 19th, 2024 CDA met on site with the Owner to assess the historic merits of the primary residence and if the criteria were met was there an intact historic structure that could be relocated onsite. The residential structure consists of multiple additions and modifications made by the Knox family throughout their lifetime and ownership of the property. All findings and hypotheses are based on visual observation and research limited to mapping, photographs (contemporary and historic) and written accounts. The original intent of CDA’s review concerned the historic criteria and how, if at all, the structure met the stated criteria. The history of the property suggested that the building had been modified, and there might be an “original” historic building that would better meet the criteria. Our work was to uncover this historic structure and determine how it could be relocated on the site. Findings The site visit forced a revision of the working hypotheses 1. The residence had been radically modified over time and what appeared to the historic features were actually constructed with replica materials. 2. The site/land is just as important as the residential structure 3. The outbuildings better tell the story of the Knox family, based on historic accounts. Today, the residence is a L-shaped plan with a two-story portion to the East; a curved, wrap around covered porch to the Southeast; enclosed shed-roofed porch to the West; and an early one-room addition to the South. Most of the exterior finishes such as the roof, board and batten siding, doors, windows, screens, siding, shutters and trim are modern construction and/or replacements. The finishes do not reflect an historic photo (See Photo X -) which appears to be the South façade of the residence, nor is there any of the (olive-green) stucco mentioned on page 71 of the Austin Originals – Chats with Colorful Characters by Robyn Turner. Many of the interior finishes have been replaced with modern materials chosen for aesthetic reasons by the Owners and intended to reflect an older rustic style. (Exhibit C) 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 18 Using historical aerial photos, we can begin to …
02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Applicant Correspondence Part 2 — original pdf
Permitting and Development Center | 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 | (512) 978-4000 Property Profile Report Residential Design Standards: LDC/25-2-Subchapter F Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 1.5 miles of a Wildland Area Zoning Map Northwest Austin Civic Association, Parmer/ Avery Island Neighborhood Assn. Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Land Development Information Services provides general zoning assistance and can advise you on the type of development allowed on a property. Visit Zoning for the description of each Base Zoning District. For official verification of the zoning of a property, please order a Zoning Verification Letter. General information on the Neighborhood Planning Areas is available from Neighborhood Planning. Imagery Map General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 7304 KNOX LN 0140030611 MH30 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: SF-3 None: Zoning Ordinances: 19990225-070b Zoning Overlays: Infill Options: -- Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: Mobile Food Vendors: Northwest Austin CA Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: -- Yes No No CWQZ NORTH No Yes Environmental Fully Developed Floodplain: FEMA Floodplain: Austin Watershed Regulation Areas: URBAN Watershed Boundaries: Shoal Creek Creek Buffers: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Verification Zone: Erosion Hazard Zone Review Buffer: Political Boundaries Jurisdiction: AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE Council District: 10 County: TRAVIS School District: Austin ISD Community Registry: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, NW Austin Neighbors, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Northwest Austin Civic Association, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Vicinity Map The Information on this report has been produced by the City of Austin as a working document and is not warranted for any other use. No warranty is made by the City regarding its accuracy or completeness. Date created: 9/25/2024 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 1018 of 18
02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Applicant Correspondence Part 3 — original pdf
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02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Applicant Correspondence Part 4 — original pdf
7304 KNOX LANE Carter Design Associates (CDA) was retained to review existing research and the residential structure located at 7404 Knox Lane, Austin, Texas. The review was to determine whether the structure met the criteria for historic zoning by the City of Austin. On September 19th, 2024 CDA met on site with the Owner to assess the historic merits of the primary residence and if the criteria were met was there an intact historic structure that could be relocated onsite. The residential structure consists of multiple additions and modifications made by the Knox family throughout their lifetime and ownership of the property. All findings and hypotheses are based on visual observation and research limited to mapping, photographs (contemporary and historic) and written accounts. The original intent of CDA’s review concerned the historic criteria and how, if at all, the structure met the stated criteria. The history of the property suggested that the building had been modified, and there might be an “original” historic building that would better meet the criteria. Our work was to uncover this historic structure and determine how it could be relocated on the site. Findings The site visit forced a revision of the working hypotheses 1. The residence had been radically modified over time and what appeared to the historic features were actually constructed with replica materials. 2. The site/land is just as important as the residential structure 3. The outbuildings better tell the story of the Knox family, based on historic accounts. Today, the residence is a L-shaped plan with a two-story portion to the East; a curved, wrap around covered porch to the Southeast; enclosed shed-roofed porch to the West; and an early one-room addition to the South. Most of the exterior finishes such as the roof, board and batten siding, doors, windows, screens, siding, shutters and trim are modern construction and/or replacements. The finishes do not reflect an historic photo (See Photo X -) which appears to be the South façade of the residence, nor is there any of the (olive-green) stucco mentioned on page 71 of the Austin Originals – Chats with Colorful Characters by Robyn Turner. Many of the interior finishes have been replaced with modern materials chosen for aesthetic reasons by the Owners and intended to reflect an older rustic style. (Exhibit C) 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 20 Using historical aerial photos, we can begin to …
02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Applicant Correspondence Part 5 — original pdf
Permitting and Development Center | 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 | (512) 978-4000 Property Profile Report Residential Design Standards: LDC/25-2-Subchapter F Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 1.5 miles of a Wildland Area Zoning Map Northwest Austin Civic Association, Parmer/ Avery Island Neighborhood Assn. Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Land Development Information Services provides general zoning assistance and can advise you on the type of development allowed on a property. Visit Zoning for the description of each Base Zoning District. For official verification of the zoning of a property, please order a Zoning Verification Letter. General information on the Neighborhood Planning Areas is available from Neighborhood Planning. Imagery Map General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 7304 KNOX LN 0140030611 MH30 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: SF-3 None: Zoning Ordinances: 19990225-070b Zoning Overlays: Infill Options: -- Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: Mobile Food Vendors: Northwest Austin CA Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: -- Yes No No CWQZ NORTH No Yes Environmental Fully Developed Floodplain: FEMA Floodplain: Austin Watershed Regulation Areas: URBAN Watershed Boundaries: Shoal Creek Creek Buffers: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Verification Zone: Erosion Hazard Zone Review Buffer: Political Boundaries Jurisdiction: AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE Council District: 10 County: TRAVIS School District: Austin ISD Community Registry: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, NW Austin Neighbors, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Northwest Austin Civic Association, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Vicinity Map The Information on this report has been produced by the City of Austin as a working document and is not warranted for any other use. No warranty is made by the City regarding its accuracy or completeness. Date created: 9/25/2024 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 1018 of 20 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 1019 of 20 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 1020 of 20
02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Neighborhood Postponement Request — original pdf
02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 4 1/2/25, 2:09 PM Mail - Garcia, Ella - Outlook Thank you for your consideration. James E. Jarrett 7301 Running Rope Austin, TX 78731 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". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAMkADZmYmIxMjZhLTBiMGMtNDRlNC1iMGNiLTlmOTZiZDJkZTBjOABGAAAAAADejYBKWfI4SoHnPgrYj5s… 2/2 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 102 of 4 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 103 of 4 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 104 of 4
02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Applicant Postponement Agreement — original pdf
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Leah Bojo Contreras, Kalan Temaria Davis Re: Postponement request for 1/7 ZAP Monday, January 6, 2025 4:17:30 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Kalan, We can agree to 1/21. Thanks and Happy New Year! Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | 512-665-1570 cell | | www.drennergroup.com 02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 1
02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Public Communication — original pdf
02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 51 From: To: Subject: Date: Meghan Ellington Contreras, Kalan Knox Lane zoning and development plans. Monday, January 6, 2025 5:42:14 PM You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern: I’m writing in regards to the Knox Lane zoning and development plan. My name is Meghan Ellington and my family lives on Spurlock, directly affected by the traffic from Running Rope. We have three kids, 10, 7 and 4, who constantly use our driveway, yard and adjacent street as a place to safely play. There are young children all up and down our street. There are no sidewalks on our street and all of these children regularly ride bikes and visit neighbors. Most of them also walk to school at Doss Elementary and walk home from school. We are all firmly opposed to the proposal from the developer to build up to 20 units on the historic and environmentally sensitive Knox property. Our opposition is based largely on three points: (1) The developer intends to use a single, short cul de sac as the sole entry and exit for 20 residences (including ADUs), which could conservatively mean 40 vehicles. Knox Lane is a short cul de sac, perhaps 50 yards long. The developer has not conducted a traffic study to my knowledge. The developer has continually increased the number of planned units for the space, without regard to the effects that these vehicles will have on the neighborhood and the environment. The increased traffic will be dangerous to the children in the neighborhood, bad for the many heritage trees adjoining Knox Lane, and detrimental to the area at large. (2) As was discussed previously at the historical commission meeting, the Knox property includes a spring fed pool (it has been estimated there may be up to 6 springs), which are believed to house an endangered salamander. To our knowledge, the developer has not conducted any hydrological study purporting to examine the impact that paving a massive portion of this property (the developer plans to put a private drive in where now there is open ground) will have on recharge zones for these springs or the endangered species inhabiting them. This type of groundwater is scarce natural resource, one that every citizen has an interest in protecting. No development should occur …
02 C14H-2024-0162 Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Staff Report — original pdf
CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-021145; GF-2024-043942 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATES: May 1, 2024; June 5, 2024; July 3, 2024; August 7, 2024; September 4, 2024; October 2, 2024; November 6, 2024 ZAP DATE: January 7, 2025; January 21, 2025 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Running Rope Ranch WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 7304 Knox Lane ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning (SF-3-H) only for the portion of the property already restricted by the conservation easement and critical water quality zones. Exclude the portion of the property set aside for the construction of a detention pond. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGNATION: community value, historical associations, archaeology, landscape features HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: May 1, 2024 – Postpone the public hearing. September 4, 2024 – initiate historic zoning. November 6, 2024 – Recommend historic zoning under the criteria for community value, archaeology, and landscape features for the conservation easement, critical water quality zones, and THC-identified archaeological sites located on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: January 7, 2025 – Postpone the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, NW Austin Neighbors, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Northwest Austin Civic Association, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: As the property is listed as a state archaeological site, collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission may be required. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historical importance that contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. The property is most recently associated with the Knox family and Running Rope Ranch. The farmstead may have an earlier association with the Spicewood Springs settlement served by Esperanza School. The ranch complex at Knox Lane and Running Rope Lane, known as 7304 or 7306 Knox, was constructed in the early twentieth century—as early as 1900 according to an interview with long-time owner Margaret Knox1—and augmented heavily by the Knox family in the 1940s and later. Located less than a mile from the original site of the Esperanza School,2 …
03 C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024.0118.SH (8301 Riverstone) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 8301 Riverstone Drive ZONING FROM: MF-2 TO: SF-3 SITE AREA: approximately 0.31 acres (approximately 13,417 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 8301 Riverstone LP AGENT: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting family residence (SF-3) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 17, 2024: Applicant postponement request to January 21, 2025 approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion and Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. January 21, 2025: Zoning and Platting Commission is scheduled to hear the case. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: The subject tract is within a designated Hazardous Pipeline Overlay. There are other structures within this overlay. The applicant has been in discussions with AFD and the AFD reviewer to ensure any proposed development in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped land. The property is located approximately 150 feet north of Loyola Lane and approximately 850 feet west of Decker Lane in the Colony Meadows Subdivision. To the north are two single family homes constructed in approximately 2002. To the east is a residential duplex home constructed in approximately 2002. To the south is undeveloped land, which was rezoned in 2003. To the west is one single family home constructed in approximately 2002. The subject tract is approximately 400 feet east of the Colony Park Imagine Austin Activity Center and approximately 150 feet north of the Loyola Lane Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property The applicant’s request allows for reasonable use of the property. The development intensity is appropriate given the location, the surrounding land uses and proposed public investment within the 03 C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 11 of 10 C14-2024-0118.SH 2 immediate vicinity. The subject tract is approximately ¼ mile from the Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative. Riverstone Drive is an ASMP level 1 roadway within a neighborhood. It is proximate to multiple access points to Loyola Lane, Decker Lane and Colony Loop Drive. The site is within walking distance to the new Metro Rapid Route 837 which provides direct, frequent, limited stop service to Mueller, the University of …