August 25, 2020 Harmony Grogan 2202 W 49th St Austin TX, 78756 Property Description: LOT 1 MEIER ILENE SUBD Re: C15-2020-0042 Dear Harmony, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% of $69,983 (allowed) to $150,000 (requested); In order to complete a remodel and addition to an existing single-family residence being in a “SF-3-NP” Single-Family Residence zoning district and the Rosedale Neighborhood planning area. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
August 25, 2020 Katherine Loayza 4708 Colorado Xing Austin TX, 78731 Property Description: LOT 6 BLK A COLORADO CROSSING SEC 1 Re: C15-2020-0043 Dear Katherine, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following sections 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 57.3 percent (requested), (56.1% 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 74.4 percent (requested), (73.4% 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 18.6 percent (requested), (17.1% existing) (d) increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 13 percent (requested), (9.4% existing) In order to erect a Swimming Pool in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance requests, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
From: To: Subject: Date: Clint Dein Ramirez, Elaine Board of Adjustments Case Number: C15-2020-0044 Friday, September 11, 2020 1:03:50 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am in favor of this variance, please see attached scan of variance document. Hi, Thanks, Clint 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. C-4/1-LATE BACKUP September 10, 2020 Board of Adjustment City of Austin Austin, TX Via E-mail: Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov RE: 1209 Taylor Street, Case No. C15-2020-0044 Dear Members of the Board of Adjustment, The East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team is writing in regard to variance to a residential lot requested by Forsite Studio on behalf of the owner, Scott McElwain. The Team heard the applicants at our August 19, 2020 meeting and voted to endorse the following variance request: “Decrease minimum lot size for two family residential from 5,750sf to 5,647sf” Please direct any further questions to Kristen Heaney from the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team at or (512) 694-0363. Sincerely, Kristen Heaney Kristen Heaney Chair East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team CC: ECCNPT via e-mail Jason Fryer, architect via e-mail C-4/2-LATE BACKUP
August 25, 2020 James Smith 1209 Taylor St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0044 Property Description: LOT 22 OLT 45 DIV O WENDLANDT & STAEHELY RESUB Dear James, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (B) from lot area of 5, 750 square feet (required) to 5, 647 square feet (requested); In order to erect a Two-Family Residential use in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
C-5/1-LATE BACKUP September 11, 2020 Dear Neighbor, My wife and I have recently moved into our house at 4700 Milburn Lane which she has owned since 2017. As we settle into the neighborhood, we have hopes of developing our property. We are interested in creating a dual use property with a main house for our family and an accessory dwelling unit for friends and family. We would like to build a separate, new dwelling for our primary use at the the existing original home (built in 1941) in its current location at the front of the property. In order to accomplish this development, we will be requesting a variance from the City of Austin Board of Adjustment. Currently the City requires that the larger unit be at the front of the property; this would require us to tear down the existing home and then site two new structures on the lot. of the property and keep rear We feel this would be wasteful and also would disturb the existing curb appeal of our property, by removing a historic home that we prefer to save. By allowing a variance we would be able to construct our new home in the rear of the lot and thereby minimize the change of the current curb view. This would also minimize disturbance to the trees on the lot. If you would be in support of the City granting a variance for this type of project on our lot, we would appreciate your signature of agreement. This form will be submitted along with our application for variance to show neighborhood support for our request. Thank you! 4701 Milburn Lane __________________________ Willism S. Ewen __________________________ Austin, TX 78702 __________________________ Owner Name Sincerely, Jon and Emelie Flowers Address Signature ___________________________ Doc ID: 1f2185fba6f3fb235157f68f00f02f3994904286 C-5/2-LATE BACKUP(cid:1) (cid:1)
August 25, 2020 James Flowers 4700 Milburn Ln Austin TX, 78702 Property Description: LOT 5 GULLETT GARDENS NO 3 Re: C15-2020-0048 Dear James, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section 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 become a Two-Family use location at least 10 feet to the front of 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) Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request, provided that all proposed and existing improvements will follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
RMC Monthly Report July 2020 FY20 Mark Jordan Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 353 207 121 94 114 92 91 59 20 16 19 14 54 47 31 5 7 19 10 8 7 Pressure Reduction Valve Home Water Use Monitoring Device Tools Irrigation Upgrade Landscape Survival WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 40 30 70 60 50 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 64 17 8 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 Commercial Process Commercial Audit Irrigation Efficiency RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $ $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY20 YTD FY20 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $62,959.36 $65,000 $56,444.64 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 04 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 162 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Warnings and 311 Reports 309 239 217 199 100 131 130 109 72 71 59 63 62 63 49 4 2 8 9 20 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Warnings 311 Reports RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 05 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Administrative Fines Residential Commercial Multi-Family Fines Issued: 17 Fines Disputed: 1 Fines Dismissed: 1 Administrative Fines for water waste suspended March through July due to Covid-19. s e i t r e p o r P f o r e b m u N 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st Fine 2nd Fine 3rd Fine 4th Fine RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 06 Public Outreach Activity Number of Events FY19 FY20 Populations Reached FY19 FY20 24,073 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 48 22 96 76 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 12,825 8,575 1,653 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – August 2020 07 Social Media Activity, FY20 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday September 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0040 Item C-1 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Pavan Narra ADDRESS: 2303 QUARRY ROAD 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 15 feet (requested) in order to erect a detached garage with Loft and Covered Patio in a “SF-3-NP” Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin 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: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant as presented in the drawing C-1/7 and with condition no STR (Short-term rental), Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED AS PRESENTED IN THE DRAWING C-1/7 AND WITH CONDITION NO STR (SHORT-TERM RENTAL). EXPIRATION DATE: September 14, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: it is a through lot with a 25’ rear setback and the placement of the protected trees restrict the buildable area 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the number of protected trees on this site do not allow for covered parking anywhere else (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: most homes in the neighborhood are older and have covered parking furthermore the numerous protected trees have reduced the buildable area to this location 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: most homes in this area have covered parking and most of them predate the tree ordinance. ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday September 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0042 Item C-2 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Harmony Grogan OWNER: Jessie Patton-Levine ADDRESS: 2202 49TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% of $69,983 (allowed) to $150,000 (requested) in order to complete a remodel and addition to an existing single- family residence in a “SF-3-NP” Single-Family Residence zoning district Note: Per LDC for a Nonconforming Use - A person may improve, enlarge, or structurally alter a structure if the cost does not exceed 20 percent of the value of the structure before the improvement. Per applicant: The improvements allowed, or 20% of the value equals $13,996. Per code, we are able to make improvements of $13,996 and we are asking to make improvements of $150,000. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to October 12, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2020. 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
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday September 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0043 Item C-3 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Katherine Loayza OWNER: Robin Moore ADDRESS: 4708 COLORADO XING VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 57.3 percent (requested), (56.1% 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 74.4 percent (requested), (73.4% existing) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 18.6 percent (requested), (17.1% existing) (d) increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 13 percent (requested), (9.4% existing) in order to erect a Swimming Pool 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 13, 1982 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with a Rainwater Collection (in excess of allowed impervious cover; rainwater collection should be calculated based on October 2017 table presented by City Staff to BOA), Board Member Ada Corral seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANT WITH A RAINWATER COLLECTION (IN EXCESS OF ALLOWED IMPERVIOUS COVER; RAINWATER COLLECTION SHOULD BE CALCULATED BASED ON OCTOBER 2017 TABLE PRESENTED BY CITY STAFF TO BOA). EXPIRATION DATE: September 14, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: as this lot was planned when it was zoned SF-2 and slope restrictions and calculations would of not been required at the time of the subdivision was planned, accessory structure to an existing home zoning cap is very restrictive and doesn’t meet the minimum lot size for LA zoning and …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0044 Item C-4 DATE: Monday September 14, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Eduardo Ponce OWNER: Scott McElwain ADDRESS: 1209 TAYLOR ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (B) from lot area of 5, 750 square feet (required) to 5, 647 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Two-Family Residential use in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Two-Family Residential use the minimum lot area is equivalent to a standard lot. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant from lot area requirements to erect Two-Family Residential use with condition that structures (existing and proposed combined) not exceed .4 FAR, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED FROM LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS TO ERECT TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE WITH CONDITION THAT STRUCTURES (EXISTING AND PROPOSED COMBINED) NOT EXCEED .4 FAR. EXPIRATION DATE: September 14, 2020 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: East Cesar Chavez NP outlined objectives include preserving home ownership and physical features of the neighborhood, maintain and increase the number of homeowners in the neighborhood, minimum lot requirement of 5,750 sf restricts the increase of homeowners in the area, existing lot size is 5,647 sf just short by 103 sf 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: SF-3 lot size less than lot minimum required for 2 family residential, this prevents the lot from meeting some of the objectives of the East Cesar Chavez NP (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: Majority of the lots in the area not through lots, this lot presents a unique opportunity for homes with street frontage 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday September 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0048 Item C-5 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: James Flowers OWNER: Emelie Henzel ADDRESS: 4700 MILBURN LANE 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 a Two-Family use location at least 10 feet to the front of 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 must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure Applicant is proposing to change use of Principal structure (front) to the Two- Family Residential Use and the detached structure to be the Principal Structure (rear) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to Grant with condition not to increase the gross floor area to the existing structure in the front, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITON NOT TO INCREASE THE GROSS FLOOR AREA TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE IN THE FRONT. EXPIRATION DATE: September 14, 2020 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Two large protected trees near the front of the lot, on either side of the existing structure on the lot, make it exceedingly difficult to build any new structures or improvements, due to the size of the critical root zones of these two trees, the lot’s zoning allows the construction of the primary home and accessory unit, the existing structure is small enough to fall under Accessory Dwelling Unit rules, except for the portion of the code for which they are requesting a variance, which requires the ADU to be either to the rear or side of the primary structure, the existing structure’s location on the lot makes any construction to the rear or side impossible and the protected trees make expansion of …
