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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2019-0063 pp ds to 4-13-2020 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0063 Item # P-3 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Rison ADDRESS: 1507 FAIRFIELD DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JAN 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO AE DENIAL; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (LAST POSTPONEMENT) EXPIRATION DATE: FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2019-0068 granted ds original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0068 Item # P-4 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Ada Corral ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___William Hodge ___Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ___-___Rahm McDaniel out ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Veronica Rivera ___N___Yasmine Smith ___-___Michael Von Ohlen out ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Carl Frank ADDRESS: 1213 TAYLOR ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet 6 inches (requested) in order to erect detached garage with a 2nd FL Studio/Guest Room (not to be a Two-Family Use) SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Jan 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT (RENOTICE) RENOTICE: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) in order to erect detached garage with a 2nd FL Studio/Guest Room (not to be a Two-Family Use) SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA FEB 5, 2020 FEB 5, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to March 9, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020. MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with conditions that rear yard setback is at 15 feet and no short-term rental (STR), Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Yasmine Smith abstained); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT THE REAR YARD SETBACK IS AT 15 FEET AND NO SHORT- TERM RENTAL (STR). EXPIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: not common to see a thru lot and often at times in looking at setback averaging would have 15 ft setback along that …

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2020-0003 pp ds to 4-13-2020 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0003 Item # P-5 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jennifer Hanlen OWNER: Addision Thom ADDRESS: 3409 NEAL ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.09 feet (requested) in order to SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Feb 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT (RENOTICE); MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2020-0004 pp ds to 4-13-2020 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0004 Item # P-6 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Anthony Brown ADDRESS: 1612 NEWTON ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: This neighborhood did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty which would have allowed the applicant to build on a lot smaller than 5,750 sq. ft. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0005 Item # P-7 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___A____Ada Corral (Abstained) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Aixa Sola OWNER: Erin E. O’Malley ADDRESS: 5003 HIGHLAND CT VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) in order to erect a one story single-family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (CORRAL ABSTAINING); The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with conditions that structure will be a single story affected area from 25 feet to 10 feet from the rear property line, Board Member William Hodge seconds on a 10-1vote (Board member Ada Coral abstained); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT STRUCTURE WILL BE A SINGLE STORY AFFECTED AREA FROM 25 FEET TO 10 FEET FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE. EXPIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Mopac is not necessary a through lot in particular in this area with a big sound wall that goes behind it and the intend of the code having through lot regulations is to give front yard setback to street that has a life. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: has an unusual shape, front setback requirement on a property that has a large sound wall behind it and has not access to street no visible connection. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: it has odd shape and it’s against Mopac 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 …

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2020-0006 pp ds to 4-13-2020 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0004 Item # P-6 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Anthony Brown ADDRESS: 1612 NEWTON ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: This neighborhood did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty which would have allowed the applicant to build on a lot smaller than 5,750 sq. ft. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2020-0009 granted ds original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0009 Item # P-9 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____ Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____ Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Melissa Brown OWNER: Bryan Cumby ADDRESS: 3219 MANOR RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) in order to construct a 60 foot Multi-Family use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan) a. The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories or 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property (a) in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district, or (b) on which a use permitted in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district is located. b. The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (3) allows a height limit for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned "SF-5" or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned "SF-5" or more restrictive. Note: This variance will allow for a uniform height of 60 ft. for the entire project. 60 ft. is currently allowed in portions of the project and graduating down to 40 ft. in other portions of the project. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to March 9, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020. MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to Grant, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED EXPIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) adopted in April 2019 after applicant purchased property, required an additional 10ft transportation easement off Manor Rd, combined with …

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2020-0010 pp ds to 4-13-2020 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 Item # P-10 DATE: Monday, March 9 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___A____Don Leighton-Burwell ABSTAINING ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Travis Young OWNER: Daniel and Amy Coops ADDRESS: 71 JULIUS ST VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) to (C) (1) and (2) from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-721Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations (C) In a secondary setback area: (1) permitted; and (2) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (LEIGHTON- BURWELL ABSTAINING); MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. fountains, patios, terraces, outdoor restaurants, and similar uses are impervious cover may not exceed 30 percent. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2020-0012 wd ds original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0012 Item # I-1 DATE: Monday March 09, 2020 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Milestone Community Builders, LLC ADDRESS: 2645 45TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence BOARD’S DECISION: WITHDRAWN 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 impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

c15-2020-0013 granted ds original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0013 Item # I-2 DATE: Monday March 09, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___N____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: 2700 E. 5th JV, LLC ADDRESS: 2700 E. 5TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to increase the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 56 feet (requested) in order to erect four story (requested, three story is maximum allowed) Office Building in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property: (a) in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district; or (b) on which a use is permitted in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district is located. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Yasmine Smith nay); GRANTED EXPIRATION DATE: March 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: it’s a commercial mixed use corridor and trigging properties are within the boundary with off geometry of site and triggering properties being in other side, other than the alley is not a reasonable expectation to have these properties trigger to such an extent. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: very odd geometry shape of lot with railroad tracts is not alterable, not another odd shape lot in the area (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: lot shape 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 …

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Austin Travis County Food Policy BoardMarch 9, 2020

Approved Minutes_ATCFPB_20200309 original pdf

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MEETING MINUTES MARCH 9, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Street Jones Building, 1000 East 11th St, 400A, Austin, TX Board Members in Attendance: Lorig Hawkins (Vice-Chair), Kara Prior, Sharon Mays, Karen Magid (Chair), Andrea Abel, Felipe Camacho, Emily DeMaria, Kacey Hanson, Ellen Sweets, Roman Gonzalez Absent board members: Ryan Rosshirt, Joi Chevalier Staff in Attendance: Sam Night CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 6:09 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a) Kasey Diffie – applied for vacant Board position b) Paula McDermott – support for working group recommendation and board action c) Noel Troxclair – provide information about upcoming AgriLife Extension events 1) STAFF BRIEFINGS a) City of Austin Financial Services 2020 Budget Update 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 13th AND FEBRUARY 10th MEETING Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from January 13, 2020 pending minor edits (update the meeting location) with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Andrea Abel motioned to approve the meeting minutes from February 10, 2020 pending minor edits (include list of absent board members) with Board Member Emily De Maria seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to amend the January meeting minutes (include list of absent board members) (Ryan Rosshirt, Andrea Abel) with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. 3) OLD BUSINESS a) Board Appointments i. Discuss Recruitment Strategy ii. Discuss and take possible action on new Vice-chair The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 Board Member Kara Prior motioned to nominate herself for the role of Vice-Chair with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. b) Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Discuss Marketing Strategy ii. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and …

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Board of AdjustmentMarch 9, 2020

APPROVED MINUTES FOR MAR 9, 2020 original pdf

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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 …

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LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory CommissionMarch 9, 2020

Approved Minutes original pdf

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LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020, at City Hall, 301 W Second Street, Room 1027, in Austin, Texas. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Curry, Curette, Doughty, Dowling, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gorczynski, Kirby, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Ivanna Neri of the Family Independence Initiative addressed the commission concerning budget recommendations. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER – The Commission voted 10-0 to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. The chair conducted the meeting based on consensus. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The meeting minutes of January 11 and February 10 were approved without objection 3. REGULAR BUSINESS a. Vanorda Richardson of the Park and Recreation Department addressed the commission concerning its budget projections for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Services related to assisting individuals experiencing homelessness are driving an increase in PARD’s budget. The department does not currently track spending related to LGBTQ-specific programming. b. Commission members discussed possible recommendations related to the city’s 2020- 2021 fiscal year budget. The commission agreed to call a special meeting on April 6 at 7 p.m. to consider final recommendations. c. Commissioner Taylor provided an update on the LQBTQ quality of life study. The evaluation team is in the process of evaluating the proposals. d. Commissioner Gonzales provided an update on previous commission recommendations. City staff published a memo concerning education efforts related to property tax exemptions. Commissioner Doughty will follow up regarding a recommendation on comprehensive sex education. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. without objection.

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Parks and Recreation BoardMarch 7, 2020

Community Interest Announcement original pdf

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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Colony Park District Park Ribbon Cutting Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00am 7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724 Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted.

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Bond Oversight CommissionMarch 7, 2020

Community Interest Announcement original pdf

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Bond Oversight Commission Community Interest Announcement Ribbon Cutting: Colony District Park Grand Opening March 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Colony Park 7400 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78724 Liaison Contact: Megan Bell + 1 512 974-2532

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Commission for WomenMarch 4, 2020

Agenda original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 12:00 p.m. City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Austin Commission for Women regular b. Consider approval of the minutes from the Austin Commission for Women special meeting on February 5, 2020. called meeting on February 5, 2020. a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: 1. Economic equity 2. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience 3. Access to quality and affordable healthcare 4. Women’s Hall of Fame b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2021 budget. 3. BRIEFINGS a. Presentation from the CAN Network by Jelina Tunstill and Carlos Soto regarding the CAN Network dashboard. b. Presentation from the Office of Police Oversight by Cristina Tangredi regarding the Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. c. Presentation from Lifeworks by Danielle Owens regarding youth homelessness and mental health. 4. NEW BUSINESS dashboard. a. Discussion and possible action on the presentation regarding the CAN Network b. Discussion and possible action on the presentation from the Office of Police Oversight regarding an Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. c. Discussion and possible action on the presentation from Lifeworks regarding youth homelessness and mental health. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call April Shaw of the Human Resources Department at 512-974-2597, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact April Shaw at 512-974-2597.

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Commission for WomenMarch 4, 2020

Item 1a - Draft Meeting Minutes 2/5/20 original pdf

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COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Amanda Lewis Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Commissioners Absent: Tanya Athar-Jogee Juliana Gonzales Sarah Tober Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Maya Guevara, Office of Police Oversight, addressed the Commission regarding the APD Racial Profiling data. She invited the Commission to attend an event on Race and Policing in Austin on February 22, 2020 at the north Austin YMCA. She also introduced the new Community Police Review Commission. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of January 8, 2020 were approved on Vice Chair Bope’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar- Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. The plan to proceed with August 19, 2020 as the date for the event, provided the Commission receives authorization to fund raise and sell tickets by the end of February 2020, was approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s second, on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Updates, discussion, and possible action regarding adult entertainment club Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. promotional wording. Discussion was held. No action was taken. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. Discussion was held. The Commission Charter for 2020 was approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s second, on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. e. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2021 budget. WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION …

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Commission for WomenMarch 4, 2020

Item 1b - Draft Forum Minutes 2/5/20 original pdf

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COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a special called meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Amanda Lewis Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Commissioners Absent: Tanya Athar-Jogee Juliana Gonzales Sarah Tober Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department Rebecca Kennedy, Human Resources Department Ed Van Eenoo, Budget Office CITIZEN COMMUNICATION No general citizen communication. 1. COMMUNITY FORUM Discussion was held regarding the FY 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. Ed Van Eenoo, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, made a presentation to the Commission and citizens in attendance. The community addressed the Commission regarding the FY 2020-2021 budget. The Commission took no action on this item. ADJOURNMENT Chair Austen adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. without objection.

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Commission for WomenMarch 4, 2020

Item 3a - CAN Presentation original pdf

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CAN DASHBOARD Presentation to City of Austin Commission For Women March 4, 2020 CAN PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS A COMMON VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY CAN works to ensure that our richly diverse community will be healthy, safe, educated, just and compassionate. The CAN Dashboard, councils, planning teams, work groups, research and initiatives are intended to create a community where: • We are Safe, Just & Engaged • Our Basic Needs are Met • We are Healthy • We Achieve Our Full Potential DEMOGRAPHICS • No majority • 49% White • 34% Hispanic • 8% Black • 7% Asian • Older population is 69% White • 47% of children are Hispanic Source: American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates DEMOGRAPHICS • The Austin MSA exceeded 2 million for the first time in 2015. • Travis County accounts for 1.2 million. • About 27% of all people in the five- county MSA are “low-income” • $50,000 for a family of four with two adults • $39,500 for a family with two children and one adult. • 30% to 50% of all people in medium blue areas earn less than this amount • More than half of all people in darkest blue areas earn less than this amount DEMOGRAPHICS Low-income Low-income 2010 2017 % change Williamson 101,694 94,323 -7% Travis Hays 375,147 322,663 -14% 46,256 57,340 24% Bastrop 28,850 22,929 -20% Source: American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates • Between 2010 and 2017, the low- income population decreased in the overall Austin MSA • Bastrop, Travis, and Williamson counties experienced a decrease in the number of low-income residents • In Hays County, the number of low- income residents increased by 24% • Comparable data was unavailable for Caldwell County WE ARE SAFE, JUST & ENGAGED HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES Travis County Crime Declined 27% From 2013 to 2017 Travis County Voter Turnout Increased 80% From 2014 to 2018 African-American adults are 2.8 times as likely To be booked into jail than White adults WE ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2017, the Travis County Unemployment Rate was 2.8 % (It was 7% in 2010) In 2016, the High School Graduation Rate exceeded 90 % for the first time The Unemployment Rate for African-Americans was 80% higher than it was for Whites 53% of Central Texas students earn a degree in 6 years, compared to 34% of African-American students & 41% of Hispanic students WE ARE HEALTHY HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES The …

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Commission for WomenMarch 4, 2020

Item 3b - Office of Police Oversight Presentation original pdf

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Commission for Women Staff Briefing on the Analysis of APD Racial Profiling Data Cristina Tangredi- Program Specialist, Office of Police Oversight March 4, 2020 Website: ATXPoliceOversight.org Phone: (512) 972-2OPO or (512) 972-2676 ATXPoliceOversight ATX_OPO Joint Report: Analysis of APD’s Racial Profiling Data Report Overview • Joint report between the Office of Police Oversight, The Office of Innovation, and the Equity Office released to the public on January 30, 2020 • The report examines APD motor vehicle stop data from 2015-2018, looking closely at the race and ethnicities of people pulled over • SD 23 - Fair Administration of Justice Racial Disparity 2018 ― Black/African Americans are the most overrepresented group in motor vehicle stops, making up 15% of stops, 25% of arrests resulting from stops, but only 8% of Austin’s adult population ― Hispanic/ Latinos make up 33% of motor vehicle stops, 43% of arrests resulting from stops, but make up 31% of Austin’s adult population Table 1: Disproportionality by race/ethnicity of all motor vehicle stops Chart 1: Disproportionality by race/ethnicity of all motor vehicle stops trend (2015-2018 Motor Vehicle Stops by Race/Ethnicity versus 2010 City of Austin Voting Age Population) APD Race Known Analysis ―Data from 2015-2018 shows that Black/African Americans are disproportionately overrepresented in cases when their race is known by officers before the stop compared to cases when their race is not known before the stop. Table 3: Racial Disparities between High and Low Discretion Searches (2018 APD Proportions of High Versus Low Discretion Searches by Race for Field Observations, Warnings, Arrests, and Citations (percentage and raw numbers) Key Findings ― Commuting habits cannot explain the disproportional representation of Black/African Americans in motor vehicle stops. • Commuting habits are similar across race ― The share of Black/African Americans is lower in the metro region than in Austin • The share of the metro region population does not explain the overrepresentation in APD’s motor vehicle stops Key Findings Looking Forward The report outlines a list of recommendations for APD where disparities exist:  A call for APD to acknowledge the existence and worsening of racial disparities in Austin ― Acknowledge ― Accountability  Eliminate racial disparities by 2023  Implicit bias testing in hiring of APD  Racial equity training for all staff ― Community Feedback and Impact  Community Conversation Series A Community Conversation: Race & Policing in Austin Questions ATX_OPO ATXPoliceOversight

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