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A-1 BOA DRAFT MINUTES FOR JAN 13, 2020 — original pdf
MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on January 13, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen (late 5:42pm), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera, Yasmine Smith Board Members Absent: Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) and Liz Johnston (City staff - Environmental) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEMS Staff requests approval of November 7, 2019 draft minutes B-1 On-Line Link: Item B-1 Board Member Brooke Bailey motion to approve the minutes for November 7, 2019, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR November 7, 2019 A-1/1 B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1, I-4, P-1, P-2 requesting postponements to January 13, 2020; Items P-3 requesting withdrawn Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to Grant applicant’s/staff’s request Items I-2, I-3, P-3 to Postpone to February 5, 2020, Item P-1 to postpone to March 9, 2020 and Items P-5, P-6 to withdraw by applicant, Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late), GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS I-2, I-3, P-3 to February 5, 2020 and Item P-1 to March 9, 2020; WITHDRAW ITEMS P-5 and P-6. C. D. E. F. G. H. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE I. VARIANCES …
I-1 C15-2020-0001 ADV PACKET — original pdf
January 27, 2020 Todd O'Neill 809 Norwalk Ln Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0001 Dear Todd, Property Description: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following section of the land development code. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, Section 3.3.2 (Gross Floor Area) (B) (1) - to allow an attached parking area [carport] that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted (160 sq. ft.) from the Gross Floor Area calculation for this site; In order to complete an addition of a bedroom and carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-1/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0001 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 809 Norwalk Ln. OWNER: Todd O’Neill COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: allow a carport that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted from Gross Floor Area. SUMMARY: remodel and addition of a bedroom and a carport ISSUES: one parking space per TCM is 8 ½ x 17 and 25’ Spanish Oak tree in front yard 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 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-1/1 N …
I-2 C15-2020-0003 ADV PACKET — original pdf
January 27, 2020 Jennifer Hanlen 3409 Neal St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0003 Dear Jennifer, Property Description: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 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 LDC - Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) ; lot width requirements - to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.09 feet (requested); In order to SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-2/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0003 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3409 Neal St OWNER: Addison Thom COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Jennifer Hanlen ZONING: SF-3-NP (Govalle) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce minimum lot width from 50 ft. to 49.09 ft. SUMMARY: subdivision of lot ISSUES: current design is at 49.09 ft. due to a flag lot design on adjacent proposed lot 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 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle Neighborhood Association Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group I-2/1 N E D LIN R E G NIN N E H PICKLE THOMPSON A I R P O R T THO MPSON K KIR THOMPSON NEAL …
I-3 C15-2020-0004 ADV PACKET — original pdf
January 27, 2020 Anthony Brown 1612 Newton St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0004 Dear Anthony, Property Description: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested); In order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-3/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0004 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 1612 Newton St OWNER: Anthony Brown COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 sq. ft. to 3,575 sq. ft. SUMMARY: erect a Single-Family residence ISSUES: lot configuration has been this way since 1946; neighborhood plan did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty 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 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition South First IBIZ District I-3/1 GIB S O N D R 3 E LIZ A B E T H JEWELL MONROE ELIZABETH D N 2 MILTON T S 1 N O T W E N A M O R MILTON MONROE ANNIE N O …
I-4 C15-2020-0005 ADV PACKET — original pdf
January 27, 2020 Aixa Sola 5003 Highland Ct Austin TX, 78731 Re: C15-2020-0005 Dear Aixa, Property Description: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT 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 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) ; setback requirements; To decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested); In order to erect a one-story single-family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-4/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0005 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 5003 Highland Ct OWNER: Erin E O’Malley COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Aixa Sola ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect a one story single-family residence ISSUES: unusual pie shaped lot; 25 ft. reduces usable area of the lot ZONING LAND USES SF-3 Site North MOPAC Expy South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Highway Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bull Creek Road Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources I-4/1 N E E R G R E V E S U N N Y K A Y O E L L VA D N A L H G H I H A N C …
I-5 C15-2020-0006 ADV PACKET — original pdf
January 17, 2020 Victoria Haase 2309 Quarry Rd Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0006 Dear Victoria, Property Description: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A 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 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) setback requirements; to decrease the minimum rear yard setback for each lot 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd. from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested); In order to erect a single-family residence per lot in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose requested variance, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy 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. https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-5/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0006 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd OWNER: Patrick N. Dunn COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Ron Thrower ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect one single-family residence & associated accessory structure ISSUES: 9 protected trees, 3 of which are Heritage 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 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-5/1 K L A W R O N N SITIO O P X E E N FIE L D T O R M …
I-6 C15-2020-0009 ADV PACKET — original pdf
January 27, 2020 Emily Jones 3219 Manor Rd Austin TX, 78723 Re: C15-2020-0009 Dear Emily, Property Description: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) In order to construct a 60 foot Multi-Family use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose requested height and setback variances, with the understanding that relocation of the existing electric facilities will be placed underground and has been carried out at the time of construction. Any proposed and existing improvements will follow AE 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 continue to work with Austin Energy design lead, Ray Martinez (Ray.Martinez@austinenergy.com) 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 (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-6/AE VARIANCE REQUEST: Height increase from 40 ft. to 60 ft. and requesting full uniformed 60 ft. all the way around to relieve compatibility setback requirements BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0009 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3219 Manor Rd OWNER: Bryan Cumby COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Melissa Brown ZONING: CS-V-CO-NP (MLK) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B SUMMARY: erect Multi-Family ISSUES: zoning ordinance 021107-Z-12C limits development ZONING LAND USES Site CS-V-CO-NP North CS-MU-V-NP South CS-MU-CO-NP East West CS-V-CO-NP GR-V-NP Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Anberly Airport Association (Attn:Redev Srvcs) Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association J.J. Seabrook Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas …
I-7 C15-2020-0010 ADV PACKET — original pdf
January 27, 2020 Travis Young 71 Julius St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0010 Dear Travis, Property Description: IMPS ONLY ON LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD 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 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) (C) (1) and (2) – a variance from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and to increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested); In order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Austin Energy does not oppose request provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE 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 (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements) 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 I-7/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0010 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 71 Julius St OWNER: Daniel & Amy Coops COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Travis G. Young ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: allow construction of a single-family residence and allow 36.8% impervious cover SUMMARY: erect a single-family residence with a garage/guest house ISSUES: Waterfront Overlay of Festival Beach requires a secondary setback that is within 100 ft. and 150 ft. from waters edge + three large heritage trees restrict current building envelope ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP P-NP SF-3-NP P-NP Single-Family Single-Family Public Single-Family Public NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concillio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East …
P-1 C15-2019-0057 ADV PACKET — original pdf
P-1/1 P-1/2 P-1/3 P-1/4 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0057 BOA DATE: November 7, 2019 ADDRESS: 1304 & 1310 Willow St OWNER: Jennifer Conroy COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: same ZONING: SF-3-NP (East Cesar Chavez NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E43 FT AV OF LOT 18 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE & W32.5 FT OF LOT 19 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE VARIANCE REQUEST: Special Exception SUMMARY: unpermitted Secondary Dwelling Unit ISSUES: encroaching into interior side setback 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 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family 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-Americal 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 SEL Texas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Tejano Town P-1/5 October 29, 2019 Jennifer Conroy 1304 Willow St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2019-0057 Property Description: E43 FT AV OF LOT 18 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE Dear Jennifer, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following sections from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-476 (B) (3) (a) (i) (Special Exceptions); from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations); To decrease the interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 3 ft. 6 inches (requested) in order to maintain a Garage Apartment that has been at this location for at least 25 years in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow AE 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://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE 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 P-1/6 From: …
P-2 C15-2019-0061 ADV PACKET — original pdf
P-2/1 P-2/2 P-2/3 P-2/4 9 / 6 / 2 0 1 9 B o a r d o f A d u s t j m e n t s 1 1 / 7 / 2 0 1 9 S p r i n g d a e F a r m l s P-2/5 • • • • • A c t i v i t y C o r r i d o r b o t h d i r e c t i o n s ) A r e a : 4 . 8 5 a c r e s i Z o n n g : C S - M U - C O N P - l A o n g I i m a g n e A u s t i n C o r r i d o r l 2 B o c k s f r o m T r a n s i t p r i o r i t y ( i n S i t e L o c a t i o n P-2/6 i N e g h b o r h o o d O u t r e a c h • • • • • t h e s i t e ) S u s t a n a b i i l i t y i N e g h b o r h o o d f a b r i c G r e e n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e M i x e d U s e ( r e s i d e n t i a l l f o r s a e a n d c o m m e r c i a l ) • l H e d c o m m u n i t y m e e t i n g s t o : • • • s t r a t e g y t h e c o m m u n i t y I n t r o d u c e S t o r y B u i l t a n d d i s c u s s o v e r a l l …
P-3 C15-2019-0063 ADV PACKET — original pdf
P-3/1 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0063 BOA DATE: January 13th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1507 Fairfield Dr. OWNER: Stephen H. Rison COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 VARIANCE REQUEST: Setback requirements SUMMARY: maintain an existing shed 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 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family ISSUES: trees would have prohibited construction in other areas; previous shed was built in same location NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neighborhood Alliance SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Wooten Neighborhood Assn. Wooten Neighborhood Plan Contact Team P-3/2 January 2, 2020 Stephen Rison 1507 Fairfield Dr Austin TX, 78757 Re: C15-2019-0063 Dear Stephen, Property Description: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from 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) DENIED BY AUSTIN ENERGY (AE) , due to applicant having a permanent structures that conflict with Austin Energy’s clearance requirements. The Customer's facilities/installations shall maintain clearances from AE overhead facilities as required in Section 234 of the NESC. See NESC Clearance Envelope below for typical NESC clearances of 12-foot 6-inch vertical and 7-foot 6-inch horizontal from AE overhead primary voltage lines. Contact AE Design for specific clearance information. In addition, the Customer's facilities shall not be installed under or over AE overhead distribution facilities and shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 7'-6" from overhead AE distribution facilities. It is recommended that you remove the features shown on the submitted survey, be relocated from outside the easement area and that they maintain the required electric clearance requirements. Please contact Eben Kellogg Property Agent for Austin Energy - Public Involvement and Real Estate Services 512-322-6050/ eben.kellogg@austinenergy.com to demonstrate that this has been accomplished. 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 see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety …
P-4 C15-2019-0068 ADV PACKET — original pdf
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEBRUARY 5, 2020 5:30 PM ONE TEXAS CENTER, 3RD FLOOR-ROOM 325 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___Denisse Hudock (Alternate) AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Staff requests approval of January 13, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C. NONE D. E. NONE F. G. H. SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS I. INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Todd O’Neill 809 Norwalk Lane C15-2020-0001 NONE I-1 NONE On-Line Link: Item I-1 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the LDC Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, Section 3.3.2 (Gross Floor Area) (B) (1) to allow an attached parking area [carport] that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted (160 sq. ft.) from the Gross Floor Area calculation for this site in order to complete an addition of a bedroom and carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Note: Carport is 12 feet deep, it is not meeting the definition of a parking spot per TCM of a parking spot being 8 ½ x 17, therefore it is not meeting a parking area that can be exempted from Gross Floor Area. I-2 C15-2020-0003 Jennifer Hanlen for Addision Thom 3409 Neal Street On-Line Link: Item I-2 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from …
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1. 2. 3. 4. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County—Cliff Kaplan, Hill Country Conservancy (15 minutes) b. Climate Vulnerability in Austin: A multi-risk assessment—Patrick Bixler, University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of January 15, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Xspace Group, SP-2019-0189D Applicant: Garett-Ihnen Civil Engineers Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Location: 4229 N. FM 620, Austin, TX, 78734 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (30 minutes) b. Name: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Applicant: Caitlin Kuglen, P.E., Kimley Horn Associates Location: 11210 N FM 620 RD, Austin, TX 78726 (2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Lake Travis Watershed, Water Supply Rural & Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Request recommendation Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend this request. (30 minutes) COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, …
20200205-001a: Night Sky Preservation Presentation — original pdf
Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County Presentation to the City of Austin Environmental Commission February 5, 2020 Contact: Cliff Kaplan Program Manager, Hill Country Alliance cliff@hillcountryalliance.org, 512.387.3097 Today’s presentation: • What night sky preservation is and why it matters • Current efforts for night sky preservation • Where the City of Austin can go from here I - 35 divides the mostly dark half of the US from the very light polluted half Light pollution can be caused by urbanization or industrialization, but it doesn’t have to be… Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. (Exception: cave-dwelling species) Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. (Exception: cave-dwelling species) • Pollinators (eg moths) • Fireflies • Frogs • Birds • Bats • Deer • Coyotes • Etc. etc. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. VS. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. That amounts to between 10 and 15 million tons of CO2 annually in the US, for residential lighting alone. Overall, $3 Billion are spent annually in the US on outdoor lighting shining where it is unintended. Source: International Dark-Sky Association, data from US Dept. of Energy Why does night sky preservation matter? Tourism and recreation: Central Texas destinations, including some in Austin, are enjoyed for their star-filled skies. Why does night sky preservation matter? Visibility for driving and security: Glare from unshielded lights reduces our ability to see at night, by making shadows darker. What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass What is good lighting? Outdoor lights should be rated 3000K or below What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass • Correlated Color Temperature at or below 3000K • Only on when needed: use switches and sensors • Not …
20200205-006a: XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D variance packet — original pdf
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Garett-Ihnen Civil Engineers (applicant) LOCATION: 4229 N. FM 620, Austin, TX, 78734 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1665, Jonathan.Garner@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-301 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Construction of a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent (LDC 25-8-301) Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The entire portion of the property fronting the public right-of-way contains slopes in excess of 15 percent. The other three sides of the property are bound by private development, and there is no other alternative access into the site. Therefore, the only available access into the property and to the approximate 1.33 acres of developable land on the property (e.g., slopes 0-15 percent) is by crossing the existing slopes with a private driveway. 2. The variance: a) b) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The only available access into the property and to the approximate 1.33 acres of developable land on the property (e.g., slopes 0- 15 percent) is by crossing the existing slopes with a private driveway. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. Code and Criteria allow a driveway to be constructed on slopes over 15% when the driveway provides …
20200205-006b: Aspen Heights Multifamily SER #4629 Memo — original pdf
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Caitlin Kuglen, P.E., Kimley Horn Associates LOCATION: 11210 N FM 620 RD, Austin, TX 78726 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: November 18, 2019 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Lake Travis Watershed, Water Supply Rural and Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Recommended 1 MEMORANDUM January 27, 2020 Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff has completed the review for Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater SER #4629 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 14.70 acres, located at 11210 FM 620 Road in the City of Austin’s 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The site is in the City of Austin’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction The site is currently operating as a driving range without water or wastewater service. The applicant is proposing to develop a multifamily development with three four-story buildings with a total of 215 units, with associated leasing and amenity centers. Development Impacts Water: City water will be provided to the site, but a water SER is not required because water is in the front of the property along FM 620. Wastewater: The Applicant shall construct approximately 125 feet of appropriately sized gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main (Project No. 2015-0850) on the east side of N FM 620 and extend west across N FM 620 Rd to the subject tract, as approximately shown on the attached map. The applicant shall also construct an appropriately sized upgrade to the existing Volente Lift Station (approximately 220 gpm firm capacity). Upgrades shall include, but are not limited to, replacement of existing pumps, generator, and starters. 2 Environmental Impacts The property is split between the Lake Travis watershed, classified as Water Supply Rural, and the Bull Creek watershed, classified as Water Supply Suburban. The site is in …
20200205-006b: Aspen Heights Multifamily SER #4629 Presentation — original pdf
Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Request Summary • 14.70 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Lake Travis (Water Supply Rural) & Bull Creek Watersheds (Water Supply Suburban) • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) SER #4629 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location Lake Travis Bull Creek Site Location Lake Travis Bull Creek Site Location SER #4629 Summary Description of proposed extension: • Applicant shall construct approximately 125 feet of appropriately sized gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main (Project No. 2015-0850) on the east side of N FM 620 and extend west across N FM 620 Rd to the subject tract, as approximately shown on the attached map. The applicant shall also construct an appropriately sized upgrade to the existing Volente Lift Station (approximately 220 gpm firm capacity). Upgrades shall include, but are not limited to, replacement of existing pumps, generator, and starters. • SER #4629 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER Scoring Matrix SERs recommended for approval SERs not recommended for approval Project points ≥ 1 Project points ≤ 0 Aspen Heights Multifamily Score: 3 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there were no significant environmental risks to extend service to the site. The proposed project is consistent with Austin Water’s business plan and located within the Council-approved impact fee boundary. Additionally, previous SERs have been approved by Council within a one-mile radius of the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974-3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
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Water and Wastewater Commission February 5, 2019 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of minutes from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of automated meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,336,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 system; and two five year multi-term contracts with Aclara Technologies, LLC and Watersmart Software, Inc., to provide AMI meters, meter installation, customer portal, data platform and integration, for total contract amounts not to exceed $90,000,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a construction contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000, plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,351,000. C. VOTING ITEMS FROM COMMISSION D. REPORTS BY COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE 1. Joint Sustainability Committee – Mia Parton E. NON VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS …