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C-1 C16-2021-0008 DS PP TO 9-13-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: August 9, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0008 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (ABSTAINING) _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett (no show) _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen (out) _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: The Standard at Austin, LLC ADDRESS: 715 W 23RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s), a total of 6 signs on the property from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for a total of six (6) signs to all be illuminated, five (5) LED illuminated wall signs and one (1) internally illuminated cabinet wall sign in a “CS-NP”, General Commercial Services – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs: (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JUNE 14, 2021 MEETING June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. August 9, 2021 POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021 BY APPLICANT FINDING: 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 its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: because: OR, OR, AND, ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison _______________________for__ Jessica Cohen Chairman
C-2 C16-2021-0003 DS PP TO 10-11-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-2 DATE: August 9, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (ABSTAINING) _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett (no show) _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen (out) _______Nicholl Wade _______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 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: a) b) c) (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. …
D-1 C15-2021-0078 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday August 09, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0078 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out-no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: William Hodge OWNER: Martha-Cary Sadler ADDRESS: 1305 42ND ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 48 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Aug 9 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the lot is same configuration since 1965, it will have a house on it, 2 feet short current width requirement. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: while it has house on it since 1941, configuration 1965, platting exemption under the 95 rule. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: house is existence and house in this configuration since 1965. 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: property once contained a single family home, no other variance requested on this property and will comply with current codes. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
D-2 C15-2021-0079 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday August 09, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0079 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out – no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Charles Dunigan OWNER: Paul Le ADDRESS: 6506 HERGOTZ 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 10 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA AUG 9 MEETING The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the river front topography of the property creates an undue burden for development with the zoned front yard setback of 25ft and all the other homes on this side of the street were built less than 25’ from the front setback. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: property is located on the river front of the Colorado River, topography of the lot is not conducive to development of any kind without reduction of the front yard setback restriction, which is how all of the lots on this side of the street have developed. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the topography of the properties along the river front in the general area varies per lot 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: the adjacent properties are undeveloped, nearby properties along the river on the street have development within the 25ft setback, reduction of the front yard setback ordinance for this property will neither create non-conformity with nearby development, not infringe upon future COA ROW infrastructure work. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
D-3 C15-2021-0080 PP DS TO 9-13-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday August 09, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0080 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out-no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate)) APPLICANT: Micah King OWNER: Darius Fisher ADDRESS: 74 SAN SABA ST Unit 2 VARIANCE REQUESTED: ): The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet (required) to 2.1 feet (requested) b) setback requirements to decrease the minimum Interior Side Yard Setback from 5 feet(required) to 3.9 feet (requested) and from 25-2-735 (Festival Beach Subdistrict Regulations) from c) impervious cover requirements to increase from 40% (maximum allowed) to 41.38% (requested), (existing 47.8%), in order to maintain a 2nd FL deck on rear accessory structure in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: 25-2-735 (Festival Beach Subdistrict Regulations) (A) This section applies in the Festival Beach subdistrict of the WO combining district. (D) a primary setback area or a secondary setback area, the maximum impervious cover is: 1) 40 percent For an area not included in BOARD’S DECISION: Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to September 13, 2021; Board Member Thomas Ates seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO September 13, 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
D-4 C15-2021-0081 PP DS TO 9-13-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday August 09, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0081 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out-no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Amanda Swor OWNER: Maryelaine Sotos & Bill Shurtz ADDRESS: 1308 9TH HALF ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from .4 to 1.0 (required) to .46 to 1.0 (requested) in order to add an addition/remodel to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2 Subchapter F RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS, Article 2 Development Standards Section 2.1. - MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED. The maximum amount of development permitted on a property subject to this Subchapter is limited to the greater of 0.4 to 1.0 floor-to-area ratio or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area, as defined in Section 3.3. Floor-to-area ratio shall be measured using gross floor area as defined in Section 3.3, except that the lot area of a flag lot is calculated consistent with the requirements of Section 25-1-22 (Measurements). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA AUG 9 MEETING The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to September 13, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Chair Jessica Cohen nay); POSTPONED TO September 13, 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
E-1 C15-2021-0027 PP DS TO 9-13-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday August 9, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0027 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out – no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____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; May 10, 2021; POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; JUNE 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021; Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to September 13, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021 (APPLICANT NO SHOW). 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 Chair for
E-2 C15-2021-0055 PP DS TO 9-13-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0055 DATE: Monday August 9 2021 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (out – no show) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen (out) _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ruben Valdez ADDRESS: 1206 W OLTORF 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 decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport and Covered Entry in a “SF-6-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. Aug 9, 2021 POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chairman for
E-3 C15-2021-0056 PP DS TO 10-11-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0056 DATE: Monday August 9, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___N____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out- no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Andrea Hamilton OWNER: Chase & Andrea Hamilton ADDRESS: 3006 GLENVIEW AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, 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 detached garage/office in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road 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 JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUG 9, 2021 AE DENIAL; Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to October 11, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Brooke Bailey nay); POSTPONED TO October 11, 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
E-4 C15-2021-0062 PP DS TO 10-11-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday August 9, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0062 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out – no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Christen Steen ADDRESS: 3401 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (53% existing) (b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 49 percent (requested), (54.25% existing) (c) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 18 percent (requested), (4.41% existing) (d) increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 3 percent (requested), (0.83% existing) in order to erect a Single-Family + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on January 4, 1965 The overall change in IC is from 21.51% to a proposed 20.89% IC, or 8,084 SF IC to 7,883 SF IC, when calculated on a gross lot area basis. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021; Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to October 11, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO October 11, 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 …
E-5 C15-2021-0067 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-5 DATE: Monday August 9, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0067 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out – no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Scott Jacobs ADDRESS: 2003 ARPDALE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,500 square feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Residence and Accessory Structure in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021; Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant with conditions lot size of 5,500 square feet, limiting building cover to 40%, limiting impervious cover to 45%, F.A.R. 0.4 to 1 ratio, no further encroachment of Accessory Structure and limit to 15 feet in height and a single-story, request survey with exact lot size for Residential Plan Review; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS LOT SIZE OF 5,500 SQUARE FEET, LIMITING BUILDING COVER TO 40%, LIMITING IMPERVIOUS COVER TO 45%, F.A.R. 0.4 TO 1 RATIO, NO FURTHER ENCROACHMENT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND LIMIT TO 15 FEET IN HEIGHT AND A SINGLE-STORY, REQUEST SURVEY WITH EXACT LOT SIZE FOR RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: city staff have determined that a variance from the minimum lot size is required before building and plumbing permits can be issued and finalize to correct previous work without permit bring the property up to code, and repair damage from the recent freeze. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: most properties in the subdivision were platted in the forties at 6,000 sq ft or more, and so owners were unaffected when the minimum lot size of 5750 sf went into effect, it appears that sometime after the house and garage were built a portion of this lot was sold, resulting deficiency was not recognized until about 5 years ago, this circumstance is unique within this area. (b) The hardship is not …
E-6 C15-2021-0068 WITHDRAWN DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-6 DATE: Monday August 9, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0068 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett (out – no show) _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen (out) _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: John Hussey OWNER: Berry Shawn Cox ADDRESS: 1411 GASTON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 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 52.79% (requested) an additional 753 square feet, in order to add an addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan) Note: per Ordinance 20060727-084, this property was allowed to exceed the 40% and was granted 46.07% BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. Aug 9, 2021 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
E-7 C15-2021-0074 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-7 DATE: Monday August 9, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0074 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___-____Darryl Pruett (out – no show) ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (out) ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Sean O’Brien ADDRESS: 5607 HIGHLAND CREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-773 (Duplex Residential Use) (B) (5) (b) from two stories (maximum allowed) to three stories (requested) in order to erect a Duplex Residential use in an “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Carrie Waller seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: due to the side slope grade change of this particular lot, the foundation is stair stepped, therefore each unit of a duplex would start at dramatically different defined elevations roughly 12 feet of difference, section 25-2-773 to mean that the entire structure must be only two stories, the site slope means that two, two story units cannot be built on this lot, it is reasonable to be able to build within the envelope of the lot regardless of if the use is duplex or single family 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property has a side slope grade change from one property line to another of 16 feet, when a duplex is next to another on this kind of a site, the total structure becomes 3 stories, this hardship is unique to this site grade, 3 story duplex was previously on this site before burned down. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: majority of the sites in the city have gentle or no grade change, this site has severe grade change. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, …
20210809-3f: Shelter Space Working Group Recommendations — original pdf
AAC Space Working Group Recommendations Introduction This Animal Advisory Commission Working Group was formed in response to Chief Don Bland’s memo citing a space crisis at Austin Animal Center which may lead to the euthanasia of animals. This workgroup is seeking Council support to enact the below recommendations in response to Austin Animal Center’s space crisis statement. These are initial recommendations we ask be implemented immediately while we continue to analyze data. Additional recommendations may follow. Surgical delays prevent animals from leaving the shelter at earliest opportunity Spay/Neuter surgery appears to be the single greatest source of bottleneck at AAC with up to 65% of available in-shelter dogs not sterilized when they are available for adoption. This means the adopted pet cannot leave immediately; the adopter must go back and forth to the shelter; and ASO staff must interface with the same adopter multiple times. This is highly inefficient and leads to significant length of stay and space issues. AAC reports medical staffing shortages prevent this; however, data (below) conclusively shows that AAC presently has 83% of the maximum veterinarians and 90% of the maximum vet techs it has ever had, despite only taking in 36% of its traditional intake. Simply put, AAC has nearly full maximum medical personnel but one-third its normal intake. The backlog of surgeries is an operational problem, not a staff shortage. The below recommendations do not increase the number of surgeries needed at AAC, but are an operational change to increase efficiency and alleviate space challenges. Recommendation: Rapid medical make-ready ● Within 48 hours of ownership transferring to AAC, the eligible animal (of appropriate age and health) will be sterilized. ● If AAC is behind in sterilizing AAC owned animals, they will be given 48 additional hours to catch-up and bring all eligible AAC-owned animals to sterilized status, or an adopted animal is to be released to the adopter with a spay/neuter voucher. ○ During the additional 48 hours no animal may be euthanized for space. ● If medically unable to be sterilized, and the animal is 8 weeks of age or older, a memo should be entered in Chameleon to explain the delay and give an estimated date of surgery clearance. ● AAC vets should be trained on high volume spay/neuter techniques, if not already, to increase efficiency. ● Current backlogged surgeries should be caught up within one month through the use of available …
20210809-4a : Recommendation APD Cruelty Division — original pdf
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Approved Minutes — original pdf
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 9, 2021, via video conference. Chair Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Members in Attendance: Gonzales, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Kirby, Martinez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of July 12, 2021, were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update concerning the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. All of the recommendations are aligned to the City Council’s Strategic Direction 2023. b. Chair Gonzales addressed the role of the commission in publicizing the results of the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. The commission intends to conduct town hall-style meetings with stakeholder groups. Chair Gonzales acknowledged the difficulty in communicating with the community during the pandemic. The commission appointed, without objection, Chair Gonzales and Vice Chair Taylor as spokespersons on the Quality of Life Study. c. Vice Chair Taylor discussed the organization of working groups to address topics within the Quality of Life Study. d. Chair Gonzales discussed the Special Session of the Texas Legislature and the current quorum break, and requested the commission to keep track of what is happening at the Capitol. No recommendations were presented. e. Commissioner Kirby discussed Governor Abbott’s attacks on transgender youth. Commissioner Wollerson agreed to work on drafting a recommendation to City Council. f. Commissioner Curette discussed the eviction of 85 families from Rosemont Apartments. The evictions have been halted for now with the help of BASTA. Chair Gonzales asked that commissioners work on drafting a robust recommendation on housing issues. g. Chair Gonzales discussed the need for an amendment to the Commission’s Bylaws and quorum requirements. h. Chair Gonzales noted that a final report on the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force will soon be made public. Recommendations will be made to Council i. Chair Gonzales discussed the Vision Zero Stories Program and encouraged Commission members to complete the survey ADJOURNMENT – Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. without objection.
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Board of Adjustment Meeting - MINUTES August 9, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held August 9, 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 (Aug 8, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 9, 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, (Aug 8, 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 Reunión del Board of Adjustment - MINUTOS FECHA de la reunion (August 9, 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 (Aug 8, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion August 9, 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 (August 8, 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) y …
APPROVED Minutes August 9, 2021 — original pdf
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-08-09 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED September 13, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, for a Regular Meeting, Monday, August 9, 2021, 6 p.m. Commission Chair Craig Nazor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., conducted a verbal roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 10 commissioners. Commission Members in Attendance: Craig Nazor, Nancy Nemer, Lisa Mitchell, Ryan Clinton, Katie Jarl, Palmer Neuhaus, Monica Frenden, Jo Anne Norton, Lotta Smagula, and Luis Herrera. Commission Members Absent: Dr. Jon Brandes, Edward Flores, and Yolanda Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Sarah Murphy, Dr. Kathryn Lund, Mark Sloat, Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Christopher Summers Beverly Luna Kathy Mitchell Pat Valls-Trellis 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-08-09 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting, July 19, 2021, and Commissioner Smagula seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 10 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Mitchell, Nemer, Jarl, Neuhaus, Frenden, Norton, Smagula and Herrera. Commissioners Dr. Brandes, Flores, and Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Update on Austin Animal Center Rescue and Transport Program d. Update on status of the license agreement between the City and Austin Pets Alive! e. Update on how to maintain No-Kill and meet Council directives if Austin Pets Alive! license agreement is substantially changed 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates No action. No action. No action. No action. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Reporting Data c. Update, Discussion and Possible Action from Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs d. Update, Discussion and Possible Action from Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin e. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Placement Partner Transfer Agreement f. Update. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Shelter Space Issues Working Group Commissioner Neuhaus moved to submit the Working Group’s recommendations to address the Austin Animal Center’s space crisis and asked for additional monthly reports on the following: the numbers of animals pled to Austin Pets Alive! for medical reasons and declined; the number of animals hospitalized and length of hospitalizations; and the outside vendors, costs, which animals receive medical services …
ICRC Public Forum D3_ agenda_08072021 — original pdf
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm Ruiz Branch Library 1600 Grove Boulevard Austin, TX 78741 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. • Those in attendance are asked to refrain from …