Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, May 11, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Monday, May 11, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting will convene at 5:30 PM on Monday, May 11, 2020 via Videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___VACANT (Alternate) Staff requests approval of March 9, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2020-0001 Jason Thumlert for Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300, 1304 E. 4th Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs in order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD- CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented District/Plaza Saltillo – Central Urban Redevelopment – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez) Note: …
MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on March 9, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera (late 5:36), Yasmine Smith (late 6:20pm), Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate), Board Members Absent: Rahm McDaniel and Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Staff requests approval of February 5, 2020 draft minutes Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to approve the minutes for February 5, 2020 with a correction on Item A-1 on the number of votes, Board Member Kelly Blume second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late, Yasmine Smith late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2020 WITH A CORRECTION ON ITEM A-1 ON THE NUMBER OF VOTES. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1 requesting withdrawal, Items P-2 and P-3 requesting postponements to April 13, 2020. Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant applicant’s/staff’s requests for Item I-1 to withdraw and Items P-2, P-3 to postpone to April 13, 2020 with condition to Item P-3 last postponement request; Board member Darryl Pruett seconds on a vote 10-0; GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S WITHDRAWAL ITEM I-1 AND POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS P-2 AND P-3 TO APRIL 13, 2020 WITH CONDITION TO ITEM P-3 LAST POSTPONEMENT REQUEST. SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS …
PLAZA SALTILLO 901 E. 5th STREET The Saltillo Mixed‐Use Project: • • • • • • Addressing Mobility and Affordability Partnership with Capital Metro 800 Residential Units, inc. 141 Affordable Units @ 50% MFI 120,000 square feet of local & national retail tenants (~25) 150,000 square feet of office Community Benefits: Target (inc. CVS) – opened in March Additional neighborhood retail services Over 1 acre of new parks and open space Extension of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway (5 Blocks) • Whole Foods Market ‐ opened May 1st • • • • • Multi‐modal transportation connectivity • Environmental Remediation of 10 acres • Adaptive Re‐Use of historic Texaco Oil Depot Buildings Requested Variance: Request: Allow Internal Illumination of Retail Wall Signs (for all retail tenants, apr. 25) Code Section: 25‐10‐133(G) Reasons: 1. Create a uniform and safe pedestrian experience 2. UNO Sign regulations were changed in November 2019 with the consequence of preventing 3. 4. ground, floor illuminated retail signs The UNO signage regulations were created for use in the University Neighborhood Overlay and not for use in the central, downtown area where illuminated signs are prevalent. The Saltillo project and all neighboring retail properties have existing illuminated signs for retailers along 5th Street. 5. Additional illuminated retail signs on 5th street will not create a new condition, they are prevalent 6. No portion of the retail frontage along 5th St at Saltillo face any single‐family homes Why is Illuminated Signage Important? 1. Safety • Well lit pedestrian spaces along streetscape • Easier wayfinding for drivers and bicyclists • Encourages slower driving speeds along 5th St. • Encourages pedestrian activity along 5th St. and away from rail ROW or residential portions of neighborhood 2. Equality for all Retailers 3. Cohesive Design • Saltillo includes a cohesive and well thought out signage program to address pedestrian, cyclist, rail, and vehicle needs, to ensure safe and easy access to these new, needed neighborhood services Signage rules were changed mid‐project to restrict signage illumination (Nov 2019) • • When the rule changed, Saltillo had multiple tenants in every building who had already received signage permits and installed illuminated signs Requested Variance: RETAIL SIGNS: 1. Allow Illumination of Wall Signs facing 5th St. ROW 2. For all retail tenants Area of Requested Variance Existing Illuminated Saltillo Retail Signage – 5th St Existing Illuminated Saltillo Retail Signage – 5th St Existing Illuminated Saltillo Retail Signage – …
0402415Ar2 Sheet 6 6 HILTON GARDEN INN Address 2600 BROCKTON AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78758 MSW|MW RFF 02.13.19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 12/11/19: DELETE OPTION 2 OF SIGNS A AND B R2-AC-3/10/20: upd ABC dims to new specs 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 2301 River Road Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER B C A SITE PLAN | SIGN LOCATIONS EQ. " 8 - ' 4 242'-0"+- EQ. - + " 0 - ' 2 8 A WEST BUILDING ELEVATION | PROPOSED SIGNAGE SCALE: 3/64" = 1' - 0" SIGN SQ. FT. = 217 0402415Ar2 Sheet 1 6 HILTON GARDEN INN Address 2600 BROCKTON AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78758 MSW|MW RFF 02.13.19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 12/11/19: DELETE OPTION 2 OF SIGNS A AND B R2-AC-3/10/20: upd ABC dims to new specs 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 2301 River Road Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER EQ. " 8 - ' 4 197'-0"+- EQ. - + " 0 - ' 2 8 B SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION | PROPOSED SIGNAGE SCALE: 3/64" = 1' - 0" SIGN SQ. FT. = 217 0402415Ar2 Sheet 2 6 HILTON GARDEN INN Address 2600 BROCKTON AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78758 MSW|MW RFF 02.13.19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 12/11/19: DELETE OPTION 2 OF SIGNS A AND B R2-AC-3/10/20: upd ABC dims to new specs 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 2301 River Road Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER 4'-8" ALUM. BRIDGE COVER. PAINT TO MATCH WALL 46'-4 ⁄ " 40'-10" " 8 - ' 4 A B FACE LIT CHANNEL LOGO/LETTERS TWO [2] SETS REQUIRED - MANUFACTURE & INSTALL SIGN SQ. FT. = 217 5" (127mm) DEEP LETTERS (REMOTE PWR. SUPPLY) LETTERS ILLUMINATED with RED L.E.D. (G.E. OR APPROVED EQUIV.). INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. LOGO: .177" (4.5mm) THK WRT30 WHITE CYRO SG FACES LOGO ILLUMINATED with WHITE L.E.D. (G.E. OR APPROVED EQUIV.). INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. ALL ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE REQUIRE THE CLIENT'S ELECTRICIAN TO FURNISH & INSTALL A COMPLETE PHOTOCELL AND/OR TIME CLOCK TO ALLOW SIGNS TO OPERATE AT DESIGNATED INTERVALS. HOWEVER, SIGN SHALL NEVER OPERATE ON A 24/7 BASIS. -/3/$#(0dd )#OCF-#<G<GPH- =MD?B@#>J Q@M- K<DIOOJ#H<O>C>C R <GG- G@OO@M#=J?T JOF?86B6B#7H?9=;#9?IFB6O PAINT LETTER INTERIOR with STARBRITE L.E.P. 5" +2" - " 3 - ' …
1401 E 3RD STREET AUSTIN, TX 78702 Case # C15-2020-0020 May 11, 2020 1401 E 3 RD STREET – MAP VIEW 1401 E 3 RD STREET – AERIAL VIEW VARIANCE REQUEST • BOA request for 1401 E 3rd St. to allow a 2.77’ setback in the required 5’ side setback. REASONABLE USE • The legal tract located at 1401 E. 3rd St. is 4,852 SF and has had on-site utility service and other improvements since 1926. • The original residence was demolished in 2017 and a new residential permit application was submitted to city of Austin. • Said application was approved by city of Austin and a new single-family residence was constructed in accordance with the approved plans. • The plot plan was accurate and was based on the accurate survey; however, an incorrect version of the survey was used to set the construction forms. HARDSHIP § A survey error based on confusing ROW widths in the adjacent alley created a 2.7’ side yard setback during construction of the SFR & accessory apartment. § This was not known until contractor called for final inspection and certificate of occupancy and preparation of the owner occupying the residence. § Surveyor then surveyed entire block alley in order to understand where error was created. § The intersection of the rear public alley and intersecting Navasota Street have varying widths. These intersecting ROWs allowed multiple opportunities for error. NOT GENERAL TO THE AREA § The new single-family residence has a varying encroachment into the 5’ side yard setback, creating a side yard setback ranging from 2.77’ to 4.0’. § There are no known examples like this in the immediate area, but is probable in the larger east Austin geography. § This small setback encroachment does not impair the intent of the zoning regulations, nor does it have any adverse impact on adjacent or surrounding properties. § All inspections have passed except the building permit’s final inspection. The Certificate of Occupancy can be granted if the variance is approved 1401 E 3 RD ST – PLAT 1401 E 3 RD ST – PLAT
Springdale Farms 04/13/2020 Board of Adjustments 9/6/2019 Site Location • • • • • Area: 4.85 acres Zoning: CS-MU-CO-NP Along Imagine Austin Corridor 2 Blocks from Transit priority (in both directions) Activity Corridor Neighborhood Outreach • Held community meetings to: • Understand from our future neighbors what the Farm has meant to the community • Get a sense of what future uses could be beneficial to • Introduce StoryBuilt and discuss overall design the community strategy the site) • Preservation (trees, existing features important to • Sustainability • Green infrastructure • Neighborhood fabric • Mixed Use (residential for sale and commercial) Community Feedback and Goals Feedback from community meetings: • Keep some level of farming and farm-stand operational • Mixed use (residential and commercial) • Open space • Independent grocery • Coffee shop/cafe • Affordable housing component • Welcoming environment • Pedestrian oriented What did we do with the Feedback.. • Developed numerous site plans and programming options trying to incorporate all the feedback • Formed a working group with the Neighborhood Planning Contact Team to better identify pros and cons for the project, what agreements we could come to and identify our steps moving forward • Developed a site plan, working around the numerous constraints on the property to bring to life the best project possible. • Continued direct neighbor outreach during process to inform everyone of progress with the NPCT Neighborhood Conclusions • Conditional Overlay Zoning change supported to allow for restaurant and general convenience/retail uses • Support for 60-ft commercial building (4-stories) • Executed LOI with the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation to formalize partnership for Eight affordable units to be conveyed at 60% MFI. A Missing middle for the GNDC will be filled due to unit sizes being conveyed. • Heritage Tree preservation • Maintain Urban Farming component: worked with Eden East, who is currently managing the farm and onsite restaurant, to determine necessary requirements for future needs. Site Plan • • • • • • • Site Plan: • 86 For sale Units +/- 60,000 sf of commercial Open Space: 2.25 ac (includes 25k sf of Urban Farm 50% Imp cover FAR: 0.7:1 Tree Preservation Residential units 30-ft from property line Collaboration of StoryBuilt and the NPCT to accomplish the goals: • • • • Mixed Use Farming Sub-grade parking Pedestrian Oriented Site Overview and Hardship • • • • • Total Area from Springdale ROW …
3409 NEAL STREET AUSTIN, TX 78702 Case # C15-2020-0003 May 11, 2020 3409 NEAL STREET – MAP VIEW 3409 NEAL STREET – AERIAL VIEW VARIANCE REQUEST • Requesting a variance from Section 25-2-492 from the lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 33.59 feet (requested) in order to construct a Single Family Residence in an SF-3-NP zoning district – Neighborhood zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) REASONABLE USE • A single family residential use in an SF-3 zoned lot is reasonable. A lot less than 50’ in width is not uncommon and should not prevent the proposed use from occurring in the highest and best manner. HARDSHIP § The original plat date of 1937 contemplated single family residential use on this lot. It is not uncommon for lots in the urban core, especially among those located in east Austin, to have been illegally subdivided at some point via metes and bounds or other methods. The City of Austin Water Utility is requiring a specific water line placement which located said line on the proposed flag lot's pole, creating an addition 15.5' bump out from the 15' pole frontage at the right-of-way. In turn, this creates an approximate 33.59 remainder length for the adjacent, proposed lot shown as lot 3A. If the additional 15.5' was not required by the City of Austin lot 3A would be 49.01' wide, less than one foot shy of the required 50' width outlined in the SF-3 performance standards. Denying this variance request would result in less density in the Urban Core, where density is very much needed. The existing 64' lot width is a function of an illegal subdivision of the 128' wide lot 3 Cherico Subdivision. Approving this variance would allow the subdivision application to be approved and the proposed lots built to their highest and best use. NOT GENERAL TO THE AREA § There are no known lots in the immediate area attempting to resolve an illegal subdivision via 2 lot subdivision. AREA OF CHARACTER § Approving a variance for lot width reduction bas zero adverse impact on adjacent lots. The lot in question, lot 3A, is 64.09 SF and compliant with minimum lot size requirements. East Austin is full of numerous odd shaped and sized residential lots. None of these were part of any master planned community, and over time were split from their original configuration …
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Address: 71 Julius St Homeowners: Dan Coops and Amy Ruhl-Coops Variance request: Waterfront Overlay - Residential home re-build in secondary setback - Impervious cover from 30% → 36.8% Adjacent green space 1 Previous site plan of 71 & 73 Julius and the proposed site plan 73 71 Shared driveway (ie, 1 fewer driveways) 71 is comprised of lot 7 and 8, two substandard lots (45’ wide) that are deeded together Adjacent green space • • • Total dwelling units for 71&73: previously ~3, propose 4 Total BR’s for 71&73: previously 6, propose 10 Parking spots for 71&73: previously ~5, propose 6 2 Red: Front, back and side setbacks Orange: 50% CRZ of protected trees Brown: Trees <19” we plan to save Green: JUAE for shared driveway 3 New alternative design option that reduces I.C. down to 34.9% within the secondary setback: Removes front carport on 71 Pushes house to extreme west and north as close as possible to heritage pecan critical root zone (CRZ) Pushing down to this option: Reduces parking: 3 → 2 spaces 2 spaces for 6 drivers would put more parking on the street for: • • • 2 parents 2 students/drivers 2 grandparents Less IC in the WO but with a less functional design with little or no advantage to neighborhood or city - - • • • 4 5 Neighborhood character includes new construction 72 Julius (immediately across the street) 70 San Saba (Adjacent property east of 71 Julius which is also on two substandard lots ) 2607 Canterbury (two lots east from 71 San Saba) 2611 Canterbury 6 75 San Saba 73 San Saba 71A San Saba Neighborhood character includes new construction 71B San Saba 7 New construction has been allowed recently in this neighborhood where the city chose not to apply / enforce the waterfront overlay code for residences 71A San Saba 71B San Saba 2711 Canterbury 8 71 Julius 70 San Saba Also 70 San Saba 71A San Saba 71B San Saba 2607 Canterbury 71 Julius 70 San Saba 71A&B San Saba The rebuilt 2607 and 2611 Canterbury are not on satellite images yet 9 Our variance request is asking for only 36.8% I.C. in the W.O. secondary setback Section 25-2-556 allows up to 55% I.C. and appears to fully apply to 71 Julius: § 25-2-556 - ADDITIONAL IMPERVIOUS COVER IN SINGLE-FAMILY STANDARD LOT (SF-2) AND FAMILY RESIDENCE (SF-3) DISTRICTS. (A) In …
Special Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission May 11, 2020 The Electric Utility Commission is to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Saturday, May 9 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Electric Utility Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-497-0966 OR jeff.vice@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Saturday, May 9. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jeff.vice@austinenergy.com by noon, Saturday before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Electric Utility Commission May 11, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:30AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas AGENDA Members: Cary Ferchill, Chair (Adler) Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair (Casar) Jim Boyle (Pool) Vacancy (Ellis) Vacancy (Garza) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Rachel Stone (Harper-Madison) Dave Tuttle (Alter) Matt Weldon (Flannigan) Stefan Wray (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-7 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the March 9, 2020 regular and special called joint commission meetings. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (5/21) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with TransAmerican Power Products, to provide distribution steel poles, for up to five years for a …
Item 12 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. EUC Report re Council Action May 11, 2020 Item below approved by EUC January 13; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 13. (3/26) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell approximately 0.021 acres or 912 square feet of land out of the Thomas Anderson Survey No. 17, Travis County, Texas, to the State of Texas for the Texas Department of Transportation project known as the Oak Hill Parkway, located at 6005 McCarty Lane and conveyed by warranty deed to the City of Austin Electric Utility Department, recorded in Volume 11591, Page 1325, for the amount of $6,384. (District 8) Items below approved by EUC February 10; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 3. (3/26) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.227 acres (9,880 square feet) of land for the purpose of upgrading the capacity of Circuits 1004 and 961 and the overall electric system, and being a part of Lot 2, Reed Central Austin, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Volume 94, Page 133 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, with said Lot 1 being described to Kumusha Investments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company in that certain Special Warranty Deed recorded in Document Number 2009021276 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and located at 915 W. Howard Lane, in an amount not to exceed $245,000, including standard and customary closing costs. (District 7) (3/12) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of professional services agreements with the following four staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP288: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.; Stanley Consultants, Inc.; and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; for engineering and technical services for the 2020 Engineering Services for Austin Energy Plants rotation list, in amount not to exceed $10,000,000. (Districts 1 and 4) (3/12) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Equipment Depot LTD., to provide forklift leasing services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $865,000. (3/12) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Advanced Power Technologies LLC, to provide online transformer monitors, in an amount not to exceed …
Item 20-1943 Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a multi-term contract with TransAmerican Power Products, to provide distribution steel poles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D, Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $400,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 MMH1001 for these goods. The solicitation issued on December 16, 2019 and it closed on February 20, 2020. Of the eight offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Terry V. Nicholson, at 512-322-6586 or terry.nicholson@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Additional Backup Information: The contract is for the purchase of steel poles to be used for Austin Energy’s power distribution construction and maintenance projects. The contract will ensure a continued timely supply of poles for installation of new power lines and upgrades of existing infrastructure. The purchase of this equipment will be made on an as- needed basis in order to maintain the reliability of the electrical system and to support construction and development activities in Austin Energy’s service area. This contract will replace the existing contract which expires in June 2020. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $2,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $6,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works …
BOA meeting May 11, 2020 Darryl Dadon 2604 E 6th St Fence as Accessory Use • Fence as Accessory Use pursuant to Section 25-2- 899(E) of the Code. • I am requesting a variance from the Land Development Code section 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses for a SF-3-NP residential property for a fence height along the back portion of the property that has an average height of 8ft. Section 25-2-899(E) of the Code • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or • (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. Written Consent from Adjoining Property Owners • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • I have provided the written consents of each of the adjoining neighbors • Allegra Moet Brantly • Dave Huberr • However, because the back fence adjoins the alley which is owned by the City of Austin, approval from the BOA is also needed which is the purpose of this application. Section 25-2-899(E) of the Code • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or • (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain …
Request for Variance 1507 Fairfield Drive The Board of Adjustment May 11, 2020 C15-2019-0063 Item P-2 Overview • Request: To reduce rear setback from 10’ to 0’ • Homeowner: Stephen Rison • Purchased home in 1984 • Zoning: SF-3-NP • Existing structure was rebuilt in 2002 in approximately same footprint as previous structure and built in good-faith based on location and existence of previous structure. • Greatly reduced in size recently to comply with AE requirements. Purpose of Variance • To preserve long-standing former workshop that has provided a unique, “Weird Austin” social interaction space for friends and neighbors for many years. • To preserve role as being part of reunions, wakes, birthdays, and gatherings for nearly 20 years. • To prevent waste of existing structure. Reasonable Use • Best location for structure given lot constraints. • Approval would allow for continued use as special space for reflection and neighborhood fellowship. Hardship • Hardship is unique to the property ▫ Existing structure in approximately same footprint as previous structure of many years, creating long- standing misunderstanding of what could be built. ▫ Trees that existed at time of construction, plus lot size, limited options for placement of structure. ▫ Deck and pool in way of moving structure and so cannot simply lift and move structure. ▫ Type of construction makes relocation prohibitive. • Hardship not general to the area ▫ This type of structure is unique and not common to area. Area Character • Will not alter character of area. • Will help preserve character of neighborhood. • Contributes to the “Keep Austin Weird” culture • Structure part of neighborhood since 2002. • Community support. ▫ Neighbor: “We appreciate [Steve’s] artistic spirit and sense of community. We are in favor of the variance.” Neighborhood Support • “Steve’s property, like himself, is unique, a bit weird, and part of what makes living in Austin wonderful.” • “The building is quite quaint and it would be sad if it had to be removed. It is the inspiration for many conversations and enjoyable evenings. I cannot imagine the benefit if it were removed—it is a part of our neighborhood and our history.” • “I do not consider his property an eyesore or an issue, and in fact know that many people hold it in high regard, and with fond memories. Please do whatever is in your power to allow this wonderful man to …
Special Meeting of the Tourism Commission May 11, 2020 Tourism Commission to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11, 2020 Tourism Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live TOURISM COMMISSION MAY 11, 2020 AND 10:00 AM OF MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander (D-1) Edward Bailey (D-3) Bill Bunch (D-5) John Riedie (D-7) Brian Rodgers (D-9) Catlin Whitington (Mayoral) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. February 10, 2020 Vanessa Fuentes (D-2) Rachel Magee (D-4) Scott Joslove (D-6) Lois Rodriguez (D-8) Mike Cannatti (D-10) AGENDA 2. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Report from City of Austin outlining the YTD Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection, current balance and projected annual collections in the following funds i. Cultural Arts ii. Historic Preservation iii. Live Music Fund relation to Covid 19 b. Visit Austin update on state of the industry and current marketing strategies in 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, May 11, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REVISED AGENDA Monday, May 11, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting will convene at 5:30 PM on Monday, May 11, 2020 via Videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___VACANT (Alternate) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval of March 9, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2020-0001 Jason Thumlert for Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300, 1304 E. 4th Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs in order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD- CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented District/Plaza Saltillo – Central Urban Redevelopment – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. …
