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C-1 C16-2021-0003 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 DATE: May 10, 2021 ___-____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne ABSTAINING ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Gaudini OWNER: Timothy Finley ADDRESS: 2552 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Moxy Hotel in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building.(G) A wall sign is permitted if the sign complies with this subsection. (1) One projecting sign for each building façade is permitted (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstaining); Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veronica Rivera motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. (RENOTICE) VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE APRIL 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES BOARD’S DECISIONFINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as …
D-1 C15-2021-0027 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0027 ___-____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Charles Shapiro ADDRESS: 12905 VERONESE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) to 50% (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting APRIL 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
D-10 C15-2021-0051 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-10 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0051 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 ___-___Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Peter Pevoto ADDRESS: 106 AND 108 COMAL ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to: a) and b) order to erect a Single Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING -May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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: decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) 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
D-2 C15-2021-0028 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0028 ___-____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/AGENT: David Morgan ADDRESS: 3406 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) which requires an Accessory Dwelling Unit to be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required), to 6 ft. 7 in. from the principal structure (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and a) must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure; or b) above a detached garage. BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
D-3 C15-2021-0032 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0032 ___-____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jessica Braun OWNER: Mark Hutchinson ADDRESS: 1601 BRACKENRIDGE 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 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a secondary dwelling unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City 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: APRIL 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
D-4 C15-2021-0033 PP DS TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0033 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Vacant _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Mark Zupan OWNER: Christopher Affinito ADDRESS: 221 LESSIN LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 12 feet (requested) in order to erect Multi-Family-Condominiums in an “SF-6-NP”, Condominium residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Dawson Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021 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
D-5 C15-2021-0035 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0034 ___-____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Eric and Melissa Puga ADDRESS: 5409 AVENUE H VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the LDC Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 43.31% (requested) in order to add an addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting APRIL 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
D-6 C15-2021-0035 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0035 ___-____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nikelle Meade OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP ADDRESS: 1409, 1501, 1505 W. 3rd St. and 300, 301 Pressler St. VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-736 (D) (Lamar Subdistrict Regulations) to increase height limit from 60 feet (maximum allowed) to 75 feet (requested) in order to erect Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use in a “CS-CO-NP & LI-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan and Limited Industrial – Conditional Overlay Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING APRIL 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
D-7 C15-2021-0041 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-7 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0041 ___-___Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Suzanne Schuwerk OWNER: Mary Schuwerk and Nick Paglia ADDRESS: 5314 AVENUE G Bldg A VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) cover from 45% (maximum allowed) to 47.7% (requested) and b) to increase the finished floor elevation from 12 inches to 19 inches (requested) above the "average elevation" in order to remodel a Single Family Residence in a SF-3-NP”, Single- Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-complying Structures) (B) (2) Replacement or alteration of an original foundation may not change the finished floor elevation by more than one foot vertically, in either direction BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING -May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES FINDING: Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-complying Structures) (B) (2) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) in order to increase the impervious 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
D-8 C15-2021-0048 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-8 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0048 ____-___Thomas Ates ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____-___Melissa Hawthorne RECRUISING ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____Y___Rahm McDaniel ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____-___Agustina Rodriguez ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____Y___Nicholl Wade ____-___Vacant ____-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ____-___Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stephen Drenner OWNER: Austin Hedge 35 Borrower, LLC ADDRESS: 8300 IH 35 SVRD SB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 1.5 spaces and 1.5 spaces + 0.5 spaces per bedroom (required) to 1 spaces (requested) in order to complete a Multi-Family residential structure providing 226 units of significantly Affordable housing in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Georgian Acres Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
D-9 C15-2021-0049 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-9 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0049 ___-___Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Perry Hunt OWNER: Amias Maldonado and Lena Banks ADDRESS: 1025 ELLINGSON LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-1463 (Secondary Apartment Regulations) (C) (5) (a) to increase Floor to Area ratio from 15% (required) to .1587% (requested) in order to maintain a Secondary Apartment in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hancock Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2-1463 - SECONDARY APARTMENT REGULATIONS (C) The secondary apartment: (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
E-1 C15-2020-0083 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 __-____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Don Leighton-Burwell __Y_____Rahm McDaniel __Y_____Darryl Pruett __-_____Agustina Rodriguez __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen __Y_____Nicholl Wade __-_____Vacant __-_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __-_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Daniel Salazar OWNER: Enez Salinas ADDRESS: 2810 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two- Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021 Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. (RENOTIFICATION NEEDED) VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE APRIL 12, 2021 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 4 feet 6 inches (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: April 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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 …
E-2 C15-2021-0019 DS PP TO JUNE 14, 2021 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 ____-___Thomas Ates ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____Y___Melissa Hawthorne ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____Y___Rahm McDaniel ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____-___Agustina Rodriguez ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____Y___Nicholl Wade ____-___Vacant ____-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ____-___Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Lawrence Graham ADDRESS: 5909 BULL CREEK RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-3 vote (Board members Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. April 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES 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
APPROVED Minutes May 10 2021 — original pdf
Approved Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES — original pdf
Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes May 10, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held May 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 9, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 10, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (May 9, 2021 the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1/1 Minutos del Reunión del Board of Adjustment - FECHA de la reunion (May 10, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 9, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion May 10, 2021, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (May 9, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCIAL COMMITTEE MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 – 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES The Financial Committee convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 10, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Faust called the meeting to order at 3:05pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Sarah Faust, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Richard DePalma, Kate Mason-Murphy, Kimberly Taylor and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Suzanne Piper, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Steven Linett, Ed Morris and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of April 12, 2021 Financial Committee were approved unanimously on Committee Member Cottam Sajbel motion and Committee Member DePalma second. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion of the process for the annual adoption of fees and charges. Ed Morris, Financial Analyst III with the Parks and Recreation Department made a presentation. The Committee discussed but no action was taken. 2. Discussion on Committee agenda development for 2021. Chair Faust led the discussion of topics for the Committee’s 2021 agenda. The Committee took no action. C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • June meeting: park-focused fee on utility bill, impacts of COVID on Department revenues; cost drivers for major programs of the Department; presentation of Page 1 of 2 Alternative Funding working group recommendations. Chair Faust adjourned the meeting 4:33pm. Page 2 of 2
Agenda — original pdf
Building and Fire Board of Appeals Special Called Meeting May 7, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held May 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications in a Special Called Meeting Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 6 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos Reunión convocada especial 7 de Mayo de 2021 El edificio y la junta contra incendios se llevará a cabo el 7 de mayo de 2021 a la 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social en una reunión especial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de mayol al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra …
Board Presentation — original pdf
Article 3: Flood Hazard Areas What Are We Changing? Language From: Relocated To: IBC Appendix G Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC 1612 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IRC R322 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC/IRC Floodplain Definitions Chapter 25-12 Article 3 Why Are We Changing It? • Remove redundancy – Information currently stated in four different sections of two different ordinances • Consolidate information – Moving to one section of one ordinance • Ease of reference for customers • Easier maintenance for staff Questions/Comments Please submit questions or comments using the Comments section of this page. If you have any additional questions, please email us at DSDEngagementUnit@austintexas.gov.
Combined Flood Regulation — original pdf
SECTION 1612 FLOOD LOADS Combined Flood Plain Regulations 1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3 (Establishment of flood hazard areas), all new construction and alterations of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvement and restoration of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads. When new construction constitutes a substantial improvement or restoration of substantial damage, all aspects of the existing structure shall be brought into compliance with the requirements for new construction for flood design. All elevation requirements noted in this ordinance shall be documented using the Elevation Certificate, FEMA 81-31, and shall be certified by a registered professional engineer, surveyor, or architect, and shall be submitted to the Floodplain Administrator. Commented [LP1]: 25-12-53(A) 1612.2 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: Commented [LP2]: 25-12-52 BASE FLOOD BASE FLOOD ELEVATION BASEMENT DESIGN FLOOD DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION DRY FLOODPROOFING EXISTING STRUCTURE FLOOD or FLOODING FLOOD DAMAGE-RESISTANT MATERIALS FLOOD HAZARD AREA FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FLOODWAY LOWEST FLOOR REGULATORY FLOOD DATUM SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA START OF CONSTRUCTION SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT 1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas. Flood hazard areas are: Commented [LP3]: 25-12-53(B) 1. the areas of special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the current scientific and engineering report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Williamson County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated December 20, 2019, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated December 20, 2019, the current scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Travis County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated January 6, 2016, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated January 6, 2016, and any revisions are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this section; and 2. the 100-year and 25-year floodplains as defined in the Austin City Code and Drainage Criteria Manual are adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. 1612.4 Design and Construction. The design and construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas, shall be in accordance with ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction. Commented [LP4]: 25-12-53(C) 1612.4.1 Freeboard. A minimum freeboard of two feet shall be added where the design flood elevation or other elevation requirements are …