Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Monday, July 12, 2021 1:30 PM Ramirez, Elaine Jennifer Hanlen 3401 Rivercrest Dr. - Postponement *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, David is involved in some type of family emergency and will not be able to attend the hearing this evening. We will need to postpone the case until the August agenda. Please confirm receipt of this email. We apologize for any inconvenience. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Will Sheddan Monday, July 12, 2021 4:43 PM Ramirez, Elaine Please withdraw *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hello Elaine thanks for the car please withdraw C15‐2021‐0072 / 2806 Brinwood Ave From this evenings meeting Appreciate all your help along the way! Thank You, Will Sheddan President NWS Construction 512‐919‐6155 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Jason Callahan Monday, July 12, 2021 3:40 PM Ramirez, Elaine oppose variances in item D-9 C15-2021-0072 on BOA agenda today *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, Please register and share my opposition to all variances requested in item D-9 C15-2021-0072 (Will Sheddan for James Rothfelder, 2806 Brinwood Avenue) on the BOA agenda today. Thanks, Jason Callahan 2612 Stacy Ln Austin, TX 78704 512-699-9627 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
City of Austin Food Policy Updates FOOD POLICY MANAGER CITY OF AUSTIN Winter Weather Uri Disaster Response - After Action Report: Food Access Hotwash - Over-all After Action Report - Development of a Food Access Appendix to the Emergency Operations Plan COVID 19 Food Access Task Force - Multiple parts of the COVID 19 Emergency Operation Center are demobilizing - Food Access Task Force has demobilized - Friday Emergency Food Access call will continue. Opportunity to transition this call into the work of the Food Policy Board Austin City Council Resolution on ARPA Resolution 111 - American Rescue Plan Proposed Food Access ARPA spending framework ◦ “Austin and Travis County have other priority challenges including early childhood care and education, workforce development and work programs, and food insecurity that could also benefit from significant and material investment of a scale that would not be available absent this ARP opportunity and for which the ARP can provide long-term capacity building” ◦ Interdepartmental COA team developed a 12-part proposal called ‘Nourish Austin’, utilizing many of the ATCFPB recommendations to COA Council. Proposal was shared with City Management and integrated into the over-all staff response that includes funding for childcare, homelessness, and workforce development. ◦ City Council voted on a spending framework with $3 million allocated for food access. - Continue and evolve emergency feeding programs - Lead: APH, FY21 $2M - Develop a food system plan - Lead: OOS, FY22 $0.5M - Support the development of non-profit and cooperatively owned grocery stores - Lead: EDD, FY22 $0.5M Austin City Council Resolution on Food Resiliency The City Manager is directed to initiate a planning process and multi- lingual engagement strategy for the creation of the Austin Travis County Food System Plan ◦ The City Manager is directed to return to Council with an engagement strategy, recommendations regarding the formation and membership of the Community Advisory Board, identified stakeholders, and timeline for finalization no later than August 2021. ◦ Proposed Lead: Office of Sustainability ◦ Proposed Sub-Departments: EDD, APH, ARR, Housing and Planning, PARD, WPD, Real-estate Services, HSEM, Equity, Travis County ◦ Timeline: Due August 2021 The City Manager shall conduct or seek a community partner to conduct a needs assessment regarding food insecurity and access in our unsheltered community during times of both non-crisis and crisis. ◦ Proposed Lead: APH – Homeless Service Division ◦ Proposed Sub-Departments: OoS, Equity (Chief Resilience Officer), HSEM, …
Travis County Budget Process September Budget Markup and Budget Adoption August Select Budget Hearings July Prelimina ry Budget Published February Budget Guide- lines Budget Cycle (Feb – Sept) Budget Meetings with Depts. June March Budget Kickoff Dpts. Budget Submiss- ions Due April PBO review Budget Submissi ons May Travis County Budget Cycle 2 Budget Guidelines Economic & Legislative Outlook Budget Considerations Five-Year Financial Forecast Strategies to Help Mitigate SB2 Budget Preparation Guidance Budget Calendar 3 BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS Budget drivers represent projected expenditures that, unless other direction by Commissioners Court is provided, will require additional funds to be made available either through significant reallocations of existing County resources or by the addition of new ongoing resources. These include: • Workforce Investments • Interlocal Agreements • Facility/Technology Investments • Operating costs related to voter approved projects • Statutory requirements 4 Key Dates for FY 2022 Budget Calendar Date Event March 31 April 2 April 12 April 12 April 26 May 27 April – June June Week of July 26 August 18-23 September 2 and 3 September 21 September 28 Budget Kickoff Meeting at 10:00 A.M. FMD Submissions Due All Other Administrative Support Department Requests External Requests due to Submitting Department Budgets Due to PBO by 5:00 P.M. Employee Public Hearing (time TBD) PBO review of County Budget Submissions Departmental Meetings with PBO Preliminary Budget Published Potential Select Budget Hearings (If Requested by Commissioners Court) Budget Mark-Up FY 2022 Tax Rate Adopted FY 2022 Budget Adopted 5 Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) Allocation under American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Travis County’s allocation is $247,450,630. Allowable Uses: Expenses eligible for use by the LFRF are either: explicitly eligible; implicitly eligible. Implicitly eligible expenses must: explicitly eligible if the expense occurs in or supports residents of a qualified census tract; or Identify a need or negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency; AND Identify how the program, service, or other intervention addresses the identified need or impact. “Eligible use under this category must be in response to the disease itself or the harmful consequences of the economic disruptions resulting from or exacerbated by the COVID-19 public health emergency” – Interim Final Rule LFRF funds are all one-time funds. Any potential ongoing needs will need to be planned for over time. County staff in consultation with the County’s …
Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), FY21 -22 Proposed Updated Guidelines M u s i c & E n t e r t a i n m e n t D i v i s i o n C i t y o f A u s t i n E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t Purpose To provide direct support to qualifying creative organizations facing temporary or permanent displacement, or to those previously displaced. C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 2 CSAP Program Overview • Program Budget is $1 Million for FY22 (October 2021- September 2022) • Awards between $5,000 - $50,000 • Program eligibility includes: ➢ Arts-focused nonprofits ➢ Select for-profit creative businesses, as allowed by definitions within the program guidelines ➢ Independent artists seeking support for short-term or month-to-month commercial lease ➢ Property must be in Austin city limits or ETJ C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 3 For-Profit Applicant Eligibility C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 4 o Live Music Venue: An establishment where live music programming is the principal function of the business and/or the business is a live music destination, and where the venue clearly establishes the ability of an artist to receive payment for work by percentage of sales, guarantee or other mutually beneficial formal agreement for every performance. A live music venue is a destination for live music consumers, and/or its music programming and is the primary driver of its business as indicated by the presence of at least five (5) of the following: a) Defined performance and audience space; b) Mixing desk, PA system, and lighting rig; c) Back line; d) At least two of the following: (i) sound engineer, (ii) booker, (iii) promoter, (iv) stage manager, or (v) security personnel; e) Charges cover charge to some music performance through ticketing …
Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant Program Overview MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 12, 2021 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Funds o $2 million o Council approved a resolution to create this program on June 10th (Resolution No. 20210610-092) o Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Paige Ellis. oFunded by part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation Arts & Culture Non-Profit Timeline o July 12 – Press Release/ Website live o July 14th – Application portal Opens at 10 AM o July 15th – Webinars (English at 11 AM; Spanish at 1 PM) o August 2nd – Application portal Closes at 5 PM o 3-weeks open o Not first come, first serve o Applicants will be notified of status within 10 days o Funding distributed by the end of August Arts & Culture Non-Profit Overview oOne-time, flat, unrestricted grant of $20,000 o 100 arts & culture non-profits awarded oScored against an updated matrix that was vetted with the Equity Office and Legal Department oIf organization received previous funds, still eligible to apply for this grant Arts & Culture Non-Profit Changes oNot reimbursement driven o No receipts required in the application o Easier for organizations to apply; Faster to review/score o Removes the barrier from previous grants that did not allow for reimbursement of sales, revenue and donations o100% of the awards will be based on an organization’s score o No lottery o More transparency; Supports those with the most urgent need o Allows us to lead with equity o There is not a cap on organization staff size to be eligible to apply oSimplified application o Minimal uploads required (990, Certificate of Formation, Determination Letter)
Live Music Fund Event Program Proposed Guidelines Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department 7/12/2021 DRAFT MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION T H E L I V E M U S I C F U N D, E S TA B L I S H E D BY C I T Y O R D I N A N C E N O. 2 0 1 9 0 9 1 9 - 1 4 9 O N S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 , I S B A S E D O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S F R O M 2 0 1 7 ’ S V I S I TO R TA S K F O R C E ' S F I N A L R E P O RT. Live Music Fund Event Program • 2021 Inaugural Music & Entertainment Cultural Funding Program sourced from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue from Austin's hotel and convention industries. • The Live Music Fund Event Program supports live and virtual music shows and special events that can be marketed to local audiences, potential and visiting tourists, and conventions delegates. Priority will be given to activities that promote a more equitable and diverse live music industry in Austin. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Purpose • Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting live and virtual music events. • Supports Austin’s independent promoters, professional musicians & bands that produce and promote live and virtual shows that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. Funding & Contracts: • $5,000 to $10,000 • Contract Period: 1 Year • Awards paid over a 12-month contract period with 20% up front, then drawn down monthly for eligible reimbursable expenses, with final 10% upon receipt of final report C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Key Elements • Preservation – Enriching the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0010 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (ABSTAINED) ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___-____Darryl Pruett (ABSTAINED) ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: AISD ADDRESS: 2309 PANTHER TRL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the 1993 Land Development Code, Sign Regulations, Section 13-2-862 (G) (Signs Authorized in all Districts) from a) sign area 32 square feet (maximum allowed) to 260 square feet (requested) b) 6 feet height above grade (maximum allowed) to 33 feet (requested) in a “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. Note: The Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District, as amended, states that the City of Austin’s ordinance and rules as they existed on January 1, 1994 shall apply throughout the term of the Interlocal Agreement. Section 13-2-862 (Signs Authorized in all Districts) (G) Information signs. These include bulletin boards, changeable copy directories, or signs relating solely to public, religious, or charitable institutions, intended for use by the institution on which the sign is located. A maximum of one information sign shall be allowed per institution. Maximum sign area of an information sign is 32 square feet; and maximum height is six feet above grade. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Carrie Waller seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Melissa Hawthorne and Darryl Pruett abstains); GRANTED. FINDING: OR, OR, AND, 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: the façade of the new building is raised and on a hill that a 32 SF sign is not readable at any reasonable distance from the building 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: the public educational facility use at the Property demands adequate signage for the frequent visitors it will receive. 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: the first purpose of the sign ordinance is …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0038 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jim Wittliff OWNER: Braden Crockett ADDRESS: 1409 POSSUM TROT 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 5 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Duplex in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: July 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO JAN 10, 2022 -AE DENIAL 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-10 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0074 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____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. 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-11 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0075 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Tere O’Connell OWNER: Chris Oakland ADDRESS: 813 PARK BLVD Unit 2 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) from 1,100 total square feet (maximum allowed) to 1,150 square feet (requested) and (a) (b) from 550 square feet on the second story (maximum allowed), to 575 square feet (requested) in order to remodel an existing historic detached Accessory Structure in an “SF-3- CO-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Combined Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hancock Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) The second dwelling unit (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 JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Carrie Waller motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the historic building floor areas exceed the allowable area for new construction by 25 SF per floor, the coverage is existing, unavoidable and very modest in size 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: removing 25 sq feet from each level of the 2 story garage is not possible or reasonable without inflicting damage on the historic integrity of the building, the residence and accompanying garage were built in 1929 for Austin mayor Tom Miller and was later owned and occupied by Emma Long, Austin’s first female councilwoman (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the unique condition that qualifies this property as special exception is the building in question is historically and architecturally tied to the style and character of the historic house and significant to the history of Austin 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0056 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______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 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0058 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Robert & Jennifer Carson ADDRESS: 1209 CHOQUETTE DR 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 16 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Brentwood Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: original house built in 1957 included a carport, carports are a common feature in the area 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: each lot in Bellaire Section 1 was developed independently, site plan layouts and floor plans are different for each other, the property lot elevations slopes from the front of the property toward the house so that water running off the original roof fell directly on the driveway, flowed towards the house and pooled in the original carport area. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: each lot in Bellaire Section 1 was developed independently. 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: Carport has been in place since 2003, simply want to maintain it as is, open on 3 sides and is only 1 story tall, so it does not present any adverse effects to neighboring properties. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0062 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Christen Steen ADDRESS: 3401 RIVERCREST DR increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (53% existing) (b) 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) 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 increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 3 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 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0067 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______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 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
