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Joint Meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission Monday, November 29, 2021 The Special Called joint meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Zoning and Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Zoning and Planning 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda A. DISCUSSION & PRESENTATION 1. Austin City Hall Revised Boards and Commissions Use Policy; Required Relocation of Meetings of the Land Use Boards and Commissions Discussion with staff concerning revised policy use of Austin City Hall, prohibition of Land Use Commissions from utilizing Austin City Hall meeting space, and City management mandate requiring relocation of meetings to the Permitting and Development Center. Staff: Denise Lucas, Director of Development Services, 512- 974-2614, denise.lucas@austintexas.gov, Rosie Truelove, Director of Housing & Planning, 512-974-3064, rosie.truelove@austintexas.gov Andy Moore, Financial Services, 512-974-7604, andrew.moore@austintexas.gov, Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager, 512- 974- 2313, rodney.gonzales@austintexas.gov Liaison for Board of Adjustment: Elaine Ramirez, 512- 974-2202 Liaison for Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508  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 Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Liaison for Board of Adjustment: Elaine Ramirez, 512- 974-2202 Liaison for Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508  SPEAKER REGISTRATION Click on link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers will be allotted 3 minutes, no donations of time allowed. All testimony must be provided in person. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9hleXKumRUux0L5GCKmmf- rCcM0VJ45NoBmTPGEWfEdURTVQRjJNWDhQU1VGWDBBMjA0RU82UUkyVC4u Participants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting however, speaker registration will be available at the meeting by utilizing a mobile device to scan the above QR code which will be displayed in chambers. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e-mailed to Commission Liaison Andrew Rivera at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM day of the meeting. COVID 19 PROTOCOLS & REQUIREMENTS Participants are required to wear masks while on City property and should observe social distancing. Disposable masks will be provided to anyone who is not wearing proper face coverings. While the public is always welcome in chambers during the meeting, to allow for social distancing, participants are encouraged to only be in chambers during the item they are addressing. In between cases an announcement will be made to inform participants in the atrium that the next item is ready to be heard. Participants who have chosen to provide an e-mail address will also receive notification when the Commission is about 15 minutes away from taking up the item of interest. PARKING & VALIDATION Parking is available at the City Hall parking garage and is free with validation. A stamp machine will be available to manually stamp the parking ticket.