Special Meeting of the Planning Commission August 11, 2020 Planning Commission to be held August 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, August 10 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the August 11, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon August 10, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 11 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, August 10, 2020 Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) Other Business Adjournment * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. Speaker Applicant / Agent Speakers For Speakers For Primary Speaker Against Speakers Against Speakers Against Speaker Testimony Time Allocation Number Up …
Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department August 4, 2020 NPA-2019-0003.01– David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2201, 2203, 2205, 2207, 2209, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and 1805 and 1807 Ferdinand St., 1803, 1805 and 1807 Chestnut Ave. Staff Postponement Request ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the August 11, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the August 25, 2020 hearing date. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Map of property location 1 2
From: To: Subject: Date: Linda Condit Meredith, Maureen; Graham, Mark 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026 Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:52:59 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Meredith and Mr. Graham: I am writing to express my support for the position expressed by the Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association regarding 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026: I support this rezoning request with the following changes: 1. That Club or Lodge and Community Recreation (private) will be listed as prohibited uses in a Conditional Overlay (CO) as part of the rezoning with the approval of the Planning Commission and the Austin City Council 2. That the Vertical Mixed Use (V) be excluded from the proposed zoning change. 3. That a Private Restrictive Covenant between Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) and Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association be agreed upon to prohibit any outdoor amplified sound, and any STRs that are not affiliated with the programs through TIEC. Sincerely, Linda F. Condit Neill-Cochran House Museum Board 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. Meredith, Maureen Graham, Mark 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 5:16:09 PM From: To: Subject: Date: From: Denise Dowsett [mailto:denise_dowsett@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2020 12:16 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; mark.graham@austinrexas.gov Subject: *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am writing to express my support for the position expressed by the Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association regarding 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026: ---------------------------------------------------- I support this rezoning request with the following changes: 1. That Club or Lodge and Community Recreation (private) will be listed as prohibited uses in a Conditional Overlay (CO) as part of the rezoning with the approval of the Planning Commission and the Austin City Council 2. That the Vertical Mixed Use (V) be excluded from the proposed zoning change. 3. That a Private Restrictive Covenant between Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) and Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association be agreed upon to prohibit any outdoor amplified sound, and any STRs that are not affiliated with the programs through TIEC. Sincerely, Denise Dowsett 1902, 1902 1/2 and 1904 David Street, Austin , TX Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone CAUTION: This email was received …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0069 HLC DATE: PC DATE: July 27, 2020 August 11, 2020 APPLICANTS: Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District Application HISTORIC NAME: Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: Roughly bounded by E. 21st Street on the north, Cedar Avenue on the east, E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the south, and Chestnut Avenue (to E. 20th Street) on the west. See map for additional details. ZONING: All base zoning within the proposed historic district will have the HD (Historic Area Combining District) overlay added. No changes to base zoning are proposed by this application. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change to create the Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District. QUALIFICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION: The application for the Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District meets all Code requirements for the formation of a historic district. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend granting historic area (HD) combining district overlay to all existing base zoning for all parcels within the proposed historic district, including 1905 Chestnut Avenue as a contributing resource. Vote: 10-0. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The proposed Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District is a largely intact postwar neighborhood that demonstrates the determination and success of the African American community in Austin. The neighborhood was developed by Black professionals for Black professionals. This was a major milestone at a time when many white Austinites with similar socioeconomic and community standing were buying suburban homes and moving out of the city. Racially restrictive covenants, redlining, prejudiced lenders, and other social and governmental barriers prevented African Americans from making the same move. Rogers Washington Holy Cross was a powerful symbolic response, and established a tight-knit neighborhood of movers and shakers in the Black community, Austin, and beyond. Early residents included Huston-Tillotson Chancellor John Q. Taylor King; Carnegie H. Mims, Jr., the first Ombudsman at the University of Texas; T. C. Calhoun, longtime principal of Kealing Junior High School; and numerous other educational leaders, including Willie Mae Kirk, Carnegie Harvard Mims, Sr., and Ira Poole The Kirk family lived on Maple Avenue; Ms. Kirk’s husband Lee Sr. was the first African American postal worker and certified pilot in Austin, and her son Ron served as Dallas’s first African American Mayor and an Obama cabinet member. Jimmy Snell was a City Council member who served as the first Black …
Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 28, 2020 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central Austin Combined (West University) CASE#: NPA-2020-0019.01 PROJECT NAME: 1103 W. 24th Street PC DATE: August 11, 2020 ADDRESS: 1103 W. 24th Street DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 0.69 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Texas International Education Consortium (Robin Lerner) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Office Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0026 From: GO-CO-NP To: GR-MU-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 26, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020 – (pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. 1 NPA-2020-0019.01 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because it is an appropriate land use for this location. To the north of the property across W. 24th Street is Mixed Use land use. To the east and south of the property is multifamily land use and to the west is office land use. The property faces W. 24th Street which has a mix of commercial, office and residential uses. The property is located within the Downtown Activity Center and is within 1000 feet of the N. Lamar Blvd which is an Activity Corridor. The property is near public transportation options and is approximately one mile from The University of Texas campus. The Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan supports Mixed Use for areas that would enhance the livability of neighborhoods. Because the property is located along W. 24th Street and is an existing office use, staff believes transitioning to a mixed use building with commercial and residential uses would be appropriate. 2 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Office - An area that provides for office uses as a transition from residential to commercial uses, or for large planned office areas. Permitted uses include business, professional, and financial offices as well as offices for individuals and non-profit organizations. 1. Encourage office-related services in areas that cannot support the traffic generation of 2. Provide for small lot office conversions as a transition from commercial to residential 3. Preserve sites for employment and office related services. 1. Appropriate for low volume streets such as collectors and minor arterials; …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission members FROM: Cara Bertron, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer Planning and Zoning Department DATE: August 10, 2020 SUBJECT: Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District C14H-2020-0069 The Applicant has submitted a revised boundary map for the proposed Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District, after extensive discussions with neighbors. Staff believes that the integrity of the district will not be substantially compromised and does not object to the change. With the revised boundaries, the proposed district contains 55 properties, 46 of which are contributing (83.6%). The district maintains a high level of support among property owners: the owners of 55% of the land area within the district cast ballots in favor of historic district zoning, while 3.4% were opposed. The application will be amended prior to the City Council hearing to remove the excluded properties from the survey forms and property inventory. If you have any questions about this item, please contact me at cara.bertron@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 1446. I will also be available to answer questions at the August 11, 2020 meeting. E 2 2 N D S T E 2 2 N D S T E 2 2 N D S T M A L D O N P L M A P L E A V E M A P L E A V E C H E S T N U T A V E C H E S T N U T A V E O A K L A W N A V E E 2 2 N D S T W A L N U T A V E R O G E R S A V E S T A F F O R D S T C E D A R A V E E 2 1 S T S T E 2 1 S T S T C H E S T N U T A V E E 2 0 T H S T M A P L E A V E W E B E R A V E G I V E N S A V E C E D A R A V E C E D A R A V E C E D A R A V E E 1 8 T H S T E 1 8 T H S T M A …
Revised staff recommendation for the Springdale Farm environmental variance request, SP-2019-0253C Critical Water SP-2019-0253C . Based M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Chair Kenny and Members, Austin Planning Commission Kristy Nguyen, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Christopher Herrington, P.E., Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department August 7, 2020 The purpose of this memo is to provide an update and revised staff recommendation on the request to vary critical water quality zone protections, City Code 25-8-261 ( Quality Zone Development ), for the Springdale Farms project, case on changes proposed by the applicant, staff now recommends the variance with conditions, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. The applicant originally sought to allow construction of two fire lane hammerheads and building overhangs in the critical water quality zone. Staff initially recommended denial of the variance, having determined that the required findings of fact per City Code 25-8-41 ( Land Use Commission Variances by the Environmental Commission on June 3, 2020, and they recommended denial of the variance request. The Planning Commission considered this request at the July 14, 2020, meeting, but postponed action and asked staff to meet with the applicant to discuss possible mitigation for the variance request. Staff met with the applicant, and the applicant has subsequently revised their application to remove the southern fire lane hammerhead from the critical water quality zone and proposed additional riparian restoration. The applicant continues to propose one fire lane hammerhead and a building overhang in the critical water quality zone. Staff recognizes that these changes reduce the deviation from the applicable code requirements and provides greater overall environmental benefit without a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences and no loss in water quality. Thus, staff recommends approval of the variance with the following conditions: 1. Removal of the southern hammerhead fire lane from the critical water quality zone. ) had not been met. The variance request was considered 2. Approval by City of Austin Watershed Protection Department staff of a revised and improved riparian restoration plan, generally based on the landscape plan attached to this memo, including but not limited to the following revisions: a. Adding canopy-forming riparian species to the banks; b. Increasing understory small trees and large shrubs (e.g., Rhus spp., acacia, sophora, prunus, frangula, etc); c. Deleting species with high moisture requirements (e.g., lobelia, sabal, d. …
August 7, 2020 RE: Rezoning Case: C14-2020-0042 Neighborhood Plan Amendment: NPA-2020-0014.01 Honorable Commissioners, Los Arboles Homeonwers Association supports the request for rezoning from LI-NP Limited Industrial to MF-4-NP Multifamily Residential (C14-2020-0042), and amendment of the SE Combined Neighborhood Plan (NPA-2020-0014.01) at 7135 E Ben White Blvd Service Rd Eastbound. Los Arboles is a community of 314 single family homes; the west border is on Nuckols Crossing Rd and the east border is the green space separating Los Arboles from Stassney Rd, just a little south of Burleson Rd. The area along Burleson Rd and Stassney Rd/Montopolis Dr from Hwy 71 (Ben White Blvd) to Hwy 183 has had numerous industrial complexes built in recent years. Currently TXDOT is building their headquarters off of Stassney Rd on the other side of the green space from Los Arboles. Allowing residential use at 7135 E Ben White would balance all of the industry and give workers an opportunity to live close to where they work. The Applicant has committed to affordable housing of 10% of the units at 80% MFI for a minimum of 40 years plus discounts to teachers and ABIA employees. Additionally, this residential property would include parkland and a hiking trail that would extend to a current trail and open to the public. Los Arboles supports this residential use as appropriate and useful for the community. Respectfully On behalf of the Los Arboles Homeowners’ Association, Laurel Francel Los Arboles HOA Vice President/Secretary 5609 Apple Orchard Lane Austin, TX 78744 l.francel@yahoo.com
From: Mike McHone Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:24 PM To: 'Leah Bojo' Subject: PC agenda 8/11/20 Items 5; NPR 2020-0019.01 and Item 6; C14-2020-0026: 1103 W 24th Thanks for sending me the ordinance. UAP joins with our neighboring NAs and CANPAC in support of the applicant’s request for GR-MU-V-NP. UAP would suggest that that the affordability for renters to be reduced to 60% of annual median family income as set forth in LDC VMU 4.3.3. F. 2. b, (Affordability Requirements for Rental Units). Regards, Mike
PLANNING COMMISSION August 11, 2020 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on August 11, 2020 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Kenny called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Vice-Chair Conor Kenny – Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Patricia Seeger Todd Shaw Jeffrey Thompson Absent: James Shieh Yvette Flores Ann Teich – Ex-Officio Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of July 28, 2020. Motion to approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Howard on a vote 10-0. Commissioners Shieh and Flores absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the dais. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: 1 Plan Amendment: NPA-2020-0014.01 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd; District 2 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Carson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Southeast) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Jill Dorough Houghton, Trustee Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) Industry to Multifamily land use Not Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Chair Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to grant Multifamily land use for NPA-2020-0014.01 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd located at 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound was approved on a vote of 10-0. Commissioners Shieh and Flores absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the dais. 2 Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0042 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd; District 2 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Carson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Southeast) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Jill Dorough Houghton, Trustee Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) LI-NP to MF-4-NP Not Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Chair Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to grant MF-4-NP combining district zoning for C14-2020-0042 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd located at 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound was approved on a vote of …
PLANNING COMMISSION August 11, 2020 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on August 11, 2020 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Kenny called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Vice-Chair Conor Kenny – Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Patricia Seeger Todd Shaw Jeffrey Thompson Absent: James Shieh Yvette Flores Ann Teich – Ex-Officio Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of July 28, 2020. Motion to approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Howard on a vote 10-0. Commissioners Shieh and Flores absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the dais. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: 1 Plan Amendment: NPA-2020-0014.01 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd; District 2 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Carson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Southeast) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Jill Dorough Houghton, Trustee Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) Industry to Multifamily land use Not Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Chair Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to grant Multifamily land use for NPA-2020-0014.01 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd located at 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound was approved on a vote of 10-0. Commissioners Shieh and Flores absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the dais. 2 Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0042 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd; District 2 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Carson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Southeast) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Jill Dorough Houghton, Trustee Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) LI-NP to MF-4-NP Not Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Chair Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to grant MF-4-NP combining district zoning for C14-2020-0042 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd located at 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound was approved on a vote of …
Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment to be held August 10, 2020 with Social Distancing August 10, 2020 Modifications The Board of Adjustment on August 10th, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 9, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 10, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (August 9, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before August 9 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA The Board of Adjustment meeting on August 10th, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___VACANT (Alternate) ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B-2 Staff requests approval of July 13, 2020 draft minutes C. Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda David Cancialosi for Travis Machen 3005 Westlake Drive VARIANCES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C15-2020-0036 On-Line Link: Item C-1 PRESENTATION The applicant …
Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment MINUTES July 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held July 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 12, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July13, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (July 12, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before July 12, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1/1 MEETING MINUTES July 13, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, July 13 2020 via Videoconference; http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live . Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:51 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair),William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera, Yasmine Smith, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Brooke Bailey and Ada Corral Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) Board Staff Absent: Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval of June 8, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to approve the minutes for June 8, 2020- Item P-2 clarification only needed to show abstention if only participating in vote, Board member Veronica Rivera seconds on a vote 10-0 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR JUNE 8, 2020 …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0036 BOA DATE: August 10th, 2020 ADDRESS: 3005 Westlake Dr OWNER: Travis Machen COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: David Cancialosi ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRT B RESUB LOT 66-68 & E PT OF LOT 66-67 LAKE SHORE ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce shoreline setback from 75 ft. to 25 ft. SUMMARY: to construct a single-family residence ISSUES: main body, cove and canal which all requires 75 ft. shoreline setbacks ZONING LAND USES Site LA North LA South LA LA East West LA Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Island on Westlake Owners Association C-1/1 C-1/2 DocuSign Envelope ID: E523B40B-A3E3-4EBE-A412-1874CAA94E2D Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # ROW # Tax # Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: 3005 Westlake Drive Subdivision Legal Description: lots 66, 67, 68 Lakeshore Addition Amended Lots Lot(s): Outlot: Zoning District: LA Block(s): Division: I/We David Cancialosi authorized agent for Travis Machen on behalf of myself/ourselves as affirm that on Month July , Day 10 , Year 2020 , hereby apply for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment for consideration to (select appropriate option below): Erect Attach Complete Remodel Maintain Other: Setback reduction Type of Structure: Single Family City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 6/26/20 | Page 4 of 8 C-1/3 DocuSign Envelope ID: E523B40B-A3E3-4EBE-A412-1874CAA94E2D …
3005 WESTLAKE DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78746 NEW Case # C15-2020-0036 Previous Case # C15-2019-0003 Variance request for reducing shoreline setback regulated per LDC 25-551(B)(1)(a) from 75' to 25' along man-made cove C-1/1-P REASONABLE USE • The original Lakeshore Addition lots 66, 67, 68 were platted in 1915 then replatted in 1965 to current configuration. • The applicant is requesting a reduced setback along the cove to accommodate a replacement of the existing single-family structure and associated accessory structures. • This is a fair a reasonable use in Lake Austin zoning category as that category specifically prescribes development of a residential nature. C-1/2-P HARDSHIPS • The original 1915 Lakeshore Addition lots were replatted in 1965. This placed the cove entirely on the all three lots. • The city changed the zoning from" A" First Height and Residential (which was essentially the same as today's SF-2 zoning) to “LA” Lake Austin zoning in the early 1980’s. The cove nor the main body was subject to net site area calculations under “A” zoning. • The rezoning to LA zoning requires any redevelopment of the property to be subject to LA regulations. • The city not historically applied the LA shoreline setback to coves. This has changed recently. This change has exacted approximately l0,810 SF of LA shoreline on a 108,832 SF lot, or roughly 37% of the property. Under the staff's prior interpretation of LA shoreline along the cove, this amount of land would not have been removed from the site's buildable area; only the 75' LA shoreline setback along the main body would have been removed for purposes of net site area calculations. C-1/3-P HARDSHIPS CONT. • The site has several encumbrances that affect the physical condition of the property by way of the following hardships: 1. The water in the cove accounts for roughly 12,778 SF of land area. 2. The cove and accompanying 75' shoreline setback stretch nearly 50% into the lot. 3. The northern side of the property has a 5' water line easement, further restricting development. packet). 4. The upper portion of the lot near Westlake Drive is unbuildable due to extensive slope. 5. The OSSF improvements are proposed for the front portion of the lot (see exhibit 5 in your 6. It is not reasonable to place ~3,300 SF OSSF improvements and drain field in the backyard. 7. Placing OSSF in front of residence pushes residence closer …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0037 BOA DATE: August 10th, 2020 ADDRESS: 43 N IH 35 SVRD NB OWNER: Paul Stables COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: James Schissler ZONING: GR-MU-V-CO-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NE TRI OF LOT 4 LOT 5-6 LESS SW TRI BLK B OLT 54,55&71 DIV O LAMBIES R C RESUB OF VOSS VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce required parking spaces from 15 to 11 SUMMARY: erect a 5,820 sq. ft. Administrative Office Building ISSUES: size of lot due to a triangular shape after TXDOT right-of-way purchase for IH-35 ZONING GR-MU-V-CO-NP Site North GR-MU-CO-NP South CS-MU-V-CO-NP East West GR-MU-CO-NP IH-35 LAND USES Community Commercial; Mixed Use Community Commercial; Vertical Mixed Use General Commercial Services; Vertical Mixed Use Community Commercial; Mixed Use Highway NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Tejano Town Waterloo Greenway C-2/1 C-2/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. If more space is required, please complete Section as needed. For Office Use Only Section 1: Applicant Statement 43 N IH 35 NB NE Triangle of Lot 4, Lots 5-6 Less SW Triangle, Block B RC Lambies Resubd iof Voss Addition Subdivision 4 - 6 B GR-MU-V-CO-NP James M. Schissler Cooee Yakka, LLC July 13 2020 5820 SF Administrative Office Bldg. with reduced parking spaces C-2/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: ____________________________________________________________________________ I am requesting a variance from the Land Development Code Chapter 25-6, Appendix A for a ____________________________________________________________________________ GR-MU-V-CO-NP commercial property to allow 11 parking spaces, which is less than the 15 ____________________________________________________________________________ parking spaces required after reductions. ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the applicable Findings Statements as part of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected as incomplete. Please attach any additional supporting documents. …
1010 Clermont August 10, 2020 C-2/1-P Purpose • Seeking variance from LDC Section 25-8 Appendix A 2 C-2/2-P REASON • The triangular shape of the remaining portions of the lots after TxDOT right-of-way purchase for IH 35 severely limits the size of the site and therefore the portion of the site that can be used for parking. The Waterfront Overlay also limits impervious cover to 70 percent, well below the 90 percent allowed by zoning. • Other lots on the block are rectangular shaped whereas this site is at the end of the block that had TxDOT right-of-way purchased for construction of IH 35. Approximately 47.5 percent of the original lots was purchased by TxDOT. 3 C-2/3-P INFORMATION • Area Character • The site is on the IH 35 frontage road and is adjacent to commercial property, the site is zoned to allow administrative office use so will not affect the adjacent uses. The adjacent properties are zoned for commercial uses. 4 C-2/4-P INFORMATION • Parking • The small administrative office building will not generate high traffic volumes and the location on IH 35 frontage road in downtown will facilitate alternate mobility options. A shower will be provided for tenant use to facilitate bicycle riding and alternate transportation options. • There are 11 parking spaces on the site, so 73 percent of the required parking is provided. The building is small enough to use City of Austin Resource Recovery for trash collection on Clermont Avenue, and Clermont Avenue has parking on both sides of the street. • The project includes a 10-foot wide shared use path along IH-35 frontage road to facilitate pedestrian and bicyclist access to the site from adjacent streets without entering the traffic lanes. A shower will be provided for tenant use. • The zoning ordinance for the property restricts the allowable uses by listing over 30 prohibited uses, including medical offices, general retail sales, consumer convenience services, restaurants, software development and all automotive related uses. 5 C-2/5-P Site previously used as used car sales lot with billboard in center and other signage. 6 C-2/6-P 7 C-2/7-P PROPRTY PROFILE 8 C-2/8-P PROPRTY PROFILE 9 C-2/9-P PROPRTY PROFILE 10 C-2/10-P Questions? C-2/11-P
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday, June 8, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0063 Item # _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Rison ADDRESS: 1507 FAIRFIELD DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JAN 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO AE DENIAL; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (LAST POSTPONEMENT); May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 8, 2020 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2020 EXPIRATION DATE: because: FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use 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: D-1/1 ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana RamirezD-1/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0063 BOA DATE: August 10th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1507 Fairfield Dr OWNER: Stephen Rison COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: Micah King ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce rear setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. SUMMARY: maintain portion of former workshop ISSUES: surrounding trees, original structure in setback, fence located over rear property line. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike …
