BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 9, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:51 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates (at 6pm), Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Board Members/Commissioners Absent Maggie Shahrestani PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Special Called meeting on November 14, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for November 14, 2024 The minutes from the meeting November 14, 2024, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second, on 9- 0 Vote (Board member Thomas Ates -no vote-due to technical issues). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request to January 13, 2025, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 3, Item 4, Item 7 and Item 8 Sign cases: Items 7 and 8 – Board member Jeffery Bowen motions to approve postponement request to January 13, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0 vote (Thomas Ates -no vote-technical issues) for Item 7, and 8-1 vote (Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne abstains, Board member Thomas Ates-no vote-technical issues) for Item 8. Item 3 and 4 – Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request to January 13, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0 vote. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 2. C15-2024-0028 Haim Joseph Mahlof for Wendy Jo Peterson 1406 S 3rd Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single- Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen …
ITEM02/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet – SIGN VARIANCE ITEM08 DATE: December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0001 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael Everett OWNER: Rowdy Durham ADDRESS: 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD SB (cid:131) (cid:131) VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 60 square feet to 210.36 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a) on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot with more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: ITEM02/2 (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead Of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) For signs other than freestanding signs or roof signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 9, 8- 28-17. BOARD’S DECISION: December 9, 2024, POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 …
A FREESTANDING SIGN " 4 - ' 4 1 A 15'-1” " 9 - ' 8 4 1 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. SCALE: 1” = 433.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION SIGN A CODE ALLOWS 35’ OAH REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 25’ FOR A TOTAL OF 60’ OAH CODE ALLOWS 104.65 SQ FT REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 210.36 SQ FT FOR A TOTAL OF 314.86 SQ FT 278.75 SQ FT 36.11 SQ FT 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. Scale: 1” = 588.5” Scale: 1” = 724.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 Scale: 1” = 529.0” Scale: 1” = 1895.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. 2211 Pech . , TX …
ITEM03/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment- Sign Variance Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0002 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael J Whellan OWNER: Mark Worsham ADDRESS: 12221 MOPAC EXPY SVRD NB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District): (cid:131) (requesting) (existing) (cid:131) (maximum allowed) to 90 square feet (requesting) (cid:131) (requesting), (cid:131) (cid:131) to 3 feet (requesting) Section 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements) (cid:131) allowed) to 0 feet (requesting) (F) to allow for internally sign illumination for three (3) signs (requesting) (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way of at least 12 feet (minimum required) (B) to allow more freestanding signs from one (1) (maximum allowed) to eight (8) (B) (2) to increase overall sign height from 12 feet (maximum allowed) to 17 feet (E) to decrease the setback of 12 feet from the street right-of-way (minimum (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot from 64 square feet ITEM03/2 (F) (1) to increase height of not more than 30 inches (maximum allowed) to 17 feet (F) (2) to reduce clearance of at least nine (9) feet (minimum allowed) to zero (0) (cid:131) (requesting) (cid:131) feet (requesting). in order to remodel Free-standing sign(s) for Emergency Services/Hospital Services in a “PUD”, Scenic Roadway Sign District. Note: 25-10-124 - SCENIC ROADWAY SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a scenic roadway sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. (1) The sign area may not exceed the lesser of: (a) 0.4 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (b) 64 square feet. (2) The sign height may not exceed 12 feet. (C) Wall signs are permitted. (D) For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 10 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. (E) In a Hill Country Roadway corridor, a spotlight on a sign or exterior lighting of a sign must be concealed from view and oriented away from adjacent properties and roadways. (F) Internal lighting of signs …
St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request 13 January 2025 St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION Directional Sign 38 B A A 56 B Directional Sign East Campus Entrance A 54 B Adult ED Entrance Main Campus Entrance B 2 A 2 North Campus Entrance B 37 A Directional Sign B 1 A 1 South Campus Entrance B 5 A Directional Sign 3 3 St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request SK2 20NOV2024 ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION LOCATION 1: Directional at Mopac and Cedar Bend Allowable: Height: 12'-0" Square Footage: 64 sf Proposed: Height: 11'-10" Square Footage: 58 sf Illumination: No internal face illumination Illumination: *Internal face illumination Set Back: At least 12 feet from the street right-of-way, or at least 25 feet from street pavement or curb in the right-of-way, whichever setback is the lesser distance from the street. Set Back: 3 feet from curb in the right- of-way; 0 feet from the right-of-way. *Red Text = Proposed design does not meet current code requirements Existing Condition: 10'-10"(h) x 6'-8"(w) 18' 16' 14' 12' 10' 8' 6' 4' 2' 7'-0" Emergency All Entrances Women’s Ctr " 0 1 - ' 1 1 LOCATION 1: Directional at Mopac and Cedar Bend St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request SK3 20NOV2024 ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Location 1: Existing Conditions ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Location 1: Existing Conditions ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION Location 1: Proposed Sign ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Location 1: Existing Conditions ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION Location 1: Proposed Sign ITEM03/8-PRESENTATION LOCATION 2: Main Entrance Monument Allowable: Height: 12'-0" Square Footage: 64 sf Proposed: Height: *14'-9" Square Footage: *111 sf Illumination: No internal face illumination Illumination: *Internal face illumination Set Back: At least 12 feet from the street right-of-way, or at least 25 feet from street pavement or curb in the right-of-way, whichever setback is the lesser distance from the street. Set Back: 3 feet from curb in the right- of-way; 0 feet from the right-of-way. *Red Text = Proposed design does not meet current code requirements 18' 16' 14' 12' 10' 8' 6' 4' 2' Existing Condition: 10'-10"(h) x 8'-7"(w) 10'-0" " 9 - ' 4 1 Main Entrance Emergency LOCATION 2: Main Entrance Monument St Davids North Austin Medical Center Exterior Signage Variance Request SK4 20NOV2024 ITEM03/9-PRESENTATION Location 2: Main Entrance Existing Conditions ITEM03/10-PRESENTATION Location 2: Main Entrance Utility Easement New Sign Location Public Utility Easement Existing Sign ITEM03/11-PRESENTATION Location 2: Main …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 03 DATE: Monday, December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 ITEM04/1 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT; November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; December 9, 2024 POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 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 Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM04/2 …
Property Profile Legend Notes 2015 Aerial 0 300 600 ft 11/22/2024 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. ITEM04/17 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday October 14, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 ITEM04/18 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not …
ITEM04/63 ITEM04/64 ITEM04/65 From: Subject: Date: Rawson Saunders School Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00:42 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jkreislemd@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution My wife,Elizabeth, and I live across Hillview from the Rawson Saunders School in Austin. They have been good neighbors and, certainly, are engaged in a worthy cause, educating children with dyslexia. We hope they can remain at their location and expand within the restrictions of a zoning variance. We OPPOSE a zoning change. Sent from my iP Sincerely, James and Elizabeth Kreisle CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM04/66 ITEM04/67 ITEM04/68 ITEM04/69 ITEM04/70 ITEM04/71 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Rawson application Monday, October 7, 2024 9:49:39 PM [You don't often get email from jdpaustin@me.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution I am a member of the Hillview Green Lane HOA. I object to the application and its change from the current school use, which actually is a non conforming use under their current zoning. We don’t want more commercial traffic in our neighborhood. The dense commercial zoning in such close proximity to Casis Elementary School would present more traffic problems and dangers to the young children and the drivers on an already congested 2 lane Exposition Boulevard as well as nearby residential streets. My regards, John D. Pieratt John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM04/72 ITEM04/73 ITEM04/74 ITEM04/75 ITEM04/76 ITEM04/77 ITEM04/78 ITEM04/79 ITEM04/80 ITEM04/81 ITEM04/82 ITEM04/83 ITEM04/84
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0040 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: Chris Affinito ADDRESS: 600 CUMBERLAND RD VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 3, Additional Requirements for Certain Districts, Division 5 –Combining and Overlay Districts, Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet (maximum allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet 6 inches (requesting) from 25 feet (minimum width allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet -6 inches (requesting), (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease the in order to erect a Condominium Residential Building in a “GR-V-ETOD, DBETOD and GR-ETOD-DBETOD”, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed-Use Building-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Community Commercial-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus ETOD. ITEM05/1 Compatibility Buffers). Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations (A) (B) (H) This section applies to a property with density bonus ETOD (DBETOD) combining district zoning. This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance. Compatibility Requirements. (1) A building is not required to comply with Article 10 (Compatibility Standards) in Subchapter C. (2) In this subsection, (a) TRIGGERING PROPERTY means a site: (i) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (ii) is zoned urban family residence (SF-5) district or more restrictive; and (b) STRUCTURE includes a portion of a structure. (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. a triggering property. (4) Compatibility Buffer. A compatibility buffer is required along a site's property line that is shared with (a) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 25 feet. (b) A compatibility buffer must comply with Section 25-8-700 (Minimum Requirements for BOARD’S DECISION: November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required …
2612 S. 1st Street SP-2021-0219C Board of Adjustment January 13, 2025 1 ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION Neighborhood Aerial 2 ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION Site Aerial 3 ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION Zoning GR-V-ETOD-DBETOD (Community Commercial – Vertical Mixed Use Building – Equitable Transit Oriented Development – Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development) AND GR-ETOD-DBETOD (Community Commercial –Equitable Transit Oriented Development – Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development) 44 ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION Equitable Transit Oriented Development The purpose of the equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) combining district is to enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit. §25-2-182(A). 5 ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION Zoning History 2008 - zoning Ordinance No. 20080110-097 rezoned 600 Cumberland from GR to GR-V via City of Austin case no. C14-2007-0238. 2017 – zoning Ordinance No. 20180201-116 rezoned 2610 S. 1st Street from SF-3 to GR-V via City of Austin case no. C14-2017-0137. 2024 – zoning Ordinance No. 20240516-003 rezoned 600 Cumberland and 2610 S. 1st from GR-V to GR-V-ETOD-DBETOD and 2612 S 1st Street from GR to GR-ETOD-DBETOD. 6 ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION SMART-compliant Project Overview • 118 for-rent units: 60% MFI: 23 Units 80% MFI: 36 Units Market: 59 Units 6,722 SF – Ground Floor Retail & Restaurant • Parking: • 84 auto spaces provided • 0.7 auto spaces/unit • 9 bicycle spaces 7 ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION Request We respectfully request your approval of the request for a variance of the following Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) compatibility requirements set forth in LDC §25-2-654(H): 1. 2. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 25 feet from a triggering property. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from a triggering property. 8 ITEM05/8-PRESENTATION ETOD Compatibility 99 ITEM05/9-PRESENTATION Requested Compatibility 1010 ITEM05/10-PRESENTATION BOA Required Findings 1. The requirement does not allow for a reasonable use of property; Non-standard shape of the site and the narrow southern lot. Buffer removes approximately 31% of the site area from development. 2. The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property and is not generally …
Galindo Neighborhood Opposition to 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 & 2612 South First Street Variance Request Case Number: C15-2024-0040 Elaine Ramirez - Case Manager Board of Adjustments Meeting - January 13, 2025 Patty Sprinkle - Galindo Neighborhood Association President ITEM05/1PRESENTATION-NG1 Compatibility Requirements for DB90 Developments § 25-2-654 - DENSITY BONUS ETOD (DBETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (4) Compatibility Buffer. A compatibility buffer is required along a site’s property line that is shared with a triggering property. a) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 25 feet. b) A compatibility buffer must comply with Section 25-8-700 (Minimum Requirements for Compatibility Buffers). ITEM05/2PRESENTATION-NG1 The Galindo neighborhood strongly opposes the 600 Cumberland variance request for the following reasons: • Allowing a variance undermines current zoning laws and sets a negative precedent for future developers to disregard the few remaining community protections. • The proposed project would be significantly out of scale with nearby residential and commercial properties. The development would negatively impact the quality of life and the character of the neighborhood. • The project developer’s inability to reach max density is not a hardship. ITEM05/3PRESENTATION-NG1 Lot Size and Proximity to SF3 Properties on South 2nd Street ITEM05/4PRESENTATION-NG1 Height and Setback Variance Requests for 600 Cumberland CURRENT REQUIREMENTS VARIANCE REQUESTS ITEM05/5PRESENTATION-NG1 Recent Nearby Developments Built to Neighborhood Scale LIVE OAK - 511 WEST LIVE OAK STREET THE MERCURY - 601 CARDINAL LANE FRANK CONDOS - 900 SOUTH FIRST STREET ITEM05/6PRESENTATION-NG1 ETOD Compatibility - Distance to Future Light Rail Station ITEM05/7PRESENTATION-NG1 Title ITEM05/8PRESENTATION-NG1
Galindo Neighborhood Opposition to 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 & 2612 South First Street Variance Request Case Number: C15-2024-0040 Elaine Ramirez - Case Manager Board of Adjustments Meeting - January 13, 2025 Ryan McCarthy – Galindo Neighborhood Resident ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION-NG2 Triggering Property ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION-NG2
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0041 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Thomas M Schiefer and Meghann Elena Rosales ADDRESS: 1607 10TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 65 percent (requested) in order to attach a Single-Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; Dec 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to January 13, 2025; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: ITEM06/1 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 Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM06/2 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: t Ramirez, Elaine 1607 W 10th St Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9:17:36 AM image.png Outlook-yam4kw2z.png Outlook-Icon Desc.png Outlook-Icon__Desc.png Outlook-Icon Desc.png Outlook-Icon Desc.png This email is to confirm that a variance is required to develop this lot under 25-2-779 (HOME 2; Small lot single family use). As previously mentioned, Single family use and Small lot single family use are two different uses, and as such, have different requirements to develop under. When this project was originally submitted, HOME 2 was not available to use and my comment report reflected this (no comment issued …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 December 9, 2024 Granted 4 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior side yard setback and 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses): (1) reduce minimum lot area and (3) (a) reduce rear setback 2. 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (C) (3) (b) for Garage Placement of a parking structure not closer to the front lot line than the front most exterior wall of the first floor of the building façade 3. 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (1) to decrease the minimum 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback And 25-2-515 (Rear yard of Through Lot) & 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (3) (a) to decrease the minimum rear yard setback. lot size Postponed 5 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2- 832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 2. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet and (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease the from 25 feet (minimum width allowed) 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase 4. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District): (B) to allow more freestanding signs, (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area, (B) (2) to increase overall sign height, (F) to allow for internally sign illumination, (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way and Section 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements) (E) to decrease the setback, (F) (1) to increase height, (F) (2) to reduce clearance. 5. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area and 1. Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height Withdrawn 0 Denied (Reconsideration) 1 minimum front yard setback. 1 Discussion Items Dec 2024 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 13 16 0 2 16 0 new inquiries (Added Nov14# 2024) Board members absent: Maggie Shahrestani, …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, January 13, 2025, 6 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County Lotta Smagula, D1 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Whitney Holt, D5 Luis Herrera, D6 Larry Tucker, D7 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Laura Hoke, Mayor CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on December 9, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Receive feedback from members of the public regarding the draft Animal Services Office Strategic Plan 2025-2030. 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 contact Christi Vitela, Office of the City Clerk at (512) 974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at (512) 974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2024 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on December 9, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Clinton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Luis Herrera, D6 Lotta Smagula, D1 Larry Tucker, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Whitney Holt, D5 Laura Hoke, Mayor’s Appointee Sarah Huddleston, D9 Commissioners Absent: Dr. Amanda Bruce, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Deborah Ro – TNR in the community Laura Nesmith – TNR in the community Wendy Weiss - TNR in the community Jacobi Alvarez – TNR in the community Rochelle Vickery – TNR in the community 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 14, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of October 14, 2024, was approved on Commissioner Tucker’s motion, Commissioner Herrera’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Bruce, Nemer, and Nilson were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Discussion of the Animal Services strategic plan and planning process. A presentation was made by Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Assistant City Manager, Susana Carbajal, Assistant City Manager, Audrey Muntz, Budget and Performance Manager, Financial Services Department, and Dr. Larry Schooler, Consultant. None. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m. was approved on Commissioner Dulzaides’ motion, Commissioner Tucker’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Bruce, Nemer, and Nilson were absent. The minutes were approved at the XX, meeting on Commissioner XX’s motion, Commissioner XX’s second on a X-X vote. 2
HUMANE CARE Measures: Strategies: CITY OF AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICE STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2030 DRAFT 01.08.2025 Vision: The vision of the Animal Services Office (ASO) is to provide services and resources that allow people and animals to thrive in the city of Austin. Description: Meet animals’ physical and emotional needs and ensure a high quality of life for animals in shelter and foster care by providing enrichment, behavioral support, and well- maintained facilities. Goal: Increase enrichment, socialization, and behavioral services • # of times out of kennel per day per dogs (2 times for large dogs, 3 times for small dogs) • % of animals with daily in-kennel enrichment • # of staff training hours in animal behavior • Expand capacity to provide enrichment and socialization services for all animals through adequate staff, volunteers, funding, and partnerships • Offer staff training and educational opportunities in animal behavior • Enhance support for fosters through training and resources Goal: Improve campus facilities and physical spaces Measures: • Average amount of time between issue identification and entry of work order into Building Services system • Additional location analysis completed within 12 months of strategic plan implementation Strategies: • • In partnership with the Building Services Department, identify opportunities to enhance proactive maintenance and optimize facility operations Identify priority facility upgrades and develop a timeline to enhance animal and staff spaces for optimal care and safety • Research, analyze, and explore additional locations to offer ASO services throughout the community (i.e., new satellite locations, secondary locations) ASO Strategic Plan 2025-2030 Final Draft, 01.08.2025 Subject to further review and revision by the Animal Advisory Commission, City Management, and Austin City Council page 1 Goal: Enhance shelter cleanliness and sanitation • Pass yearly state health inspection • Quarterly kennel cleanliness audit Measures: Strategies: Measures: Strategies: • Establish and implement a sanitation protocol for facilities and kennels aligned with best practices, including routine checks to maintain a high standard of cleanliness Goal: Develop responsible pathways for all eligible animals emphasizing those with behavioral needs • % of at-risk animals who have a behavioral training plan • % of behavioral animals placed with partners and rescues • % of adult animals in ASO care beyond 30 days who are plead for foster or rescue placement • % of behavioral animals in ASO who are plead for foster placement • Total number of cats and dogs over 30 days • …
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, 6:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Beth Corbett Larry Franklin Hilda Gutierrez Kacey Hanson Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board member roll call. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, December 12, 2024. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFING Briefing on Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager at City of Austin and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs at Travis County DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Presentation from Drew De Los Santos, Executive Director at Austin Cooperative Business Association on the Del Valle Food Co-op. Discuss the draft recommendation to support Goal 1, Strategy 1.12 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan: Fully fund City and County park plans that include strategies to support community agriculture (such as the Vision Plan at John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park) and include support for staff to implement community agriculture programs in these locations and distribute food grown to surrounding communities. Board Member Andrea Abel and Board Member Lisa Barden. Discuss draft recommendation(s) to support Goal 1 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan: Expand community food production, preserve agricultural lands, and increase the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production long-term in Austin/Travis County, Board Member Marissa Bell (land acquisition) and Board Member Matt Simon (regenerative agriculture). Discuss draft recommendation(s) to support Goal 4 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan: Establish and …
