From the office of: PERMIT PARTNERS, LLC 300 E. Highland Mall Blvd, Ste. 207 Austin, Texas 78752 David C. Cancialosi 512.593.5368 December 7, 2020 City of Austin c/o Elaine Ramirez Board of Adjustment One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Austin, Texas 78704 RE: Variance request for 75’ shoreline reduction and to maintain impervious coverage in LA zoning district Dear Board of Adjustment Commissioners, My client is seeking a variance to maintain a single-family residence built in 1984. The residence is located in Rob Roy on the Lake. This subdivision was applied for in 1982 and approved in April 1983 by the City of Austin. The request is to maintain 38% IC and 33’ of shoreline with a portion of that shoreline reduced to 21’ for a width of 23’ to accommodate a 1984-era garage which the 1990 variance did not take into account for some reason. The IC is due to a significant portion of the lot originally being consumed by the 75’ shoreline setback, with the remainder portion of the lot having only the house and driveway improvements. When built in 1984 the site was immediately non-compliant with the 20% impervious coverage allowance. The house and its improvements have been in the same location since 1984. The HOA approved the house and the city, once it decided to start requiring permits in this area despite permits always being required, issued permits for a house remodel as well as a new pool in 1990. The city issued 2 variances in 199 for shoreline reduction and additional permits, one of which was for the original pool. When the shoreline was reduced from 75’, the city’s decision increased the degree of non- compliance – not once but twice via a shoreline reduction 40’+ 60’ then again a couple months later for 33’. This left the remaining land outside the shoreline 100% countable towards the impervious coverage maximum set forth in 25-2-551, Lake Austin zoning performance standards. The city exacerbated the non-compliance issue they are current penalizing the homeowner for. The current request came about after the homeowner recently sought and was issued permit to replace an exterior deck near the shoreline retaining wall. The city then pulled that permit mid construction on the basis the permit was issued incorrectly and required different types of permits, site plans, etc. I intervened and the city attorney agreed the permit was issued correctly. When the …
Variance Request Doug and Jana Harker Residence 908 W. 18th Street C15-2020-0082 The Board of Adjustment December 14, 2020 D-5/1-PRESENTATION To increase maximum impervious cover to 52.2% To decrease the minimum side setback to 4.5’ Purpose: To preserve an existing shared access drive, patio, and single-family residence. Overview (45% required). (5' required). Zoning: SF-3 History: Property originally meant to be part of condo project. Shared drive serves residential condo units to the rear. Side setback violations since residence constructed. Impervious cover exceeded after architect’s mistake. 2 D-5/2-PRESENTATION Property Location Map 3 D-5/3-PRESENTATION 4 D-5/4-PRESENTATION Activate Architecture Plan 5 D-5/5-PRESENTATION Photo of Porch 6 D-5/6-PRESENTATION Photo of Shared Drive from Rear Yard 7 D-5/7-PRESENTATION Photo of Shared Drive (Residence on Right) 8 D-5/8-PRESENTATION Photo of Shared Drive Looking West 9 D-5/9-PRESENTATION Photo of Shared Drive (Residence on Left) 10 D-5/10-PRESENTATION Photo of Shared Drive Looking East 11 D-5/11-PRESENTATION Photo of Side Setback on West Side 12 D-5/12-PRESENTATION Photo of Side Setback on East Side 13 D-5/13-PRESENTATION Reasonable Use The regulations do not allow for a reasonable use due to the configuration of the lot, which includes a shared drive in a 25'-wide access easement that provides key access to an adjacent condominium development, and due to the sloping topography of the curved drive, which impacts the safety of replacing the drive with 2'-wide concrete strips. To preserve the drive without the variance, the existing patio must be demolished, the front walkway and rear parking area must be demolished and replaced by 2'-wide concrete strips, and the house would have to be remodeled along the sides. 14 D-5/14-PRESENTATION The Hardship is Unique to the Property The single-family residential property has a shared drive running through its backyard and is encumbered by a 25'-wide access easement, which is especially unique to the property due to the depth of the lot and the sloping, curving drive. In addition, due to nearby residential structures, the drive cannot be relocated without removing a key point of ingress and egress to those residences, and most houses in the area are not just a few inches within the side setbacks. 15 D-5/15-PRESENTATION The Hardship is not General to the Area Properties with single-family residences in the area do not generally have a shared driveway and 25'-wide access easement running through their back yards. There …
5916 N. Lamar Variance Request 1 E-1/1-PRESENTATION Overview • Proposed Use: The site is proposed for mixed‐use and affordable housing, consistent with city goals for North Lamar. • Hardship: • Variance: However, it faces key constraints with a large heritage tree and a transmission line along Old Koenig. To address this, the applicant is requesting waiving compatibility to an adjacent church, zoned GR‐MU‐ CO‐NP. The church supports the request. 2 E-1/2-PRESENTATION Site 3 E-1/3-PRESENTATION Site The Applicant’s Site (5916 N. Lamar / 900 Old Koenig) 4 E-1/4-PRESENTATION Proposed Use: Corridor Project with Affordable Housing Core Transit Corridor (2005) Imagine Austin Corridor (2012) Mobility Bond Corridor (2016) ASMP Transit Priority Network (2019) 5 E-1/5-PRESENTATION Variance Request: Waiving Compatibility to Adjacent Church The Applicant’s Site (5916 N. Lamar / 900 Old Koenig) The Church (908 Old Koenig) GR‐MU‐CO‐NP 6 E-1/6-PRESENTATION Maintains Compatibility with Trigger Single‐Family – No Waiver Requested Triggering Single‐Family (No Variance Requested) The Applicant’s Site (5916 N. Lamar / 900 Old Koenig) The Church (908 Old Koenig) GR‐MU‐CO‐NP Core Transit Corridor (2005) Imagine Austin Corridor (2012) Mobility Bond Corridor (2016) ASMP Transit Priority Network (2019) 7 E-1/7-PRESENTATION Hardship: Heritage Tree & Transmission Line 8 E-1/8-PRESENTATION Effect of Variance Approval +~20 ft. +~10 ft. +~20 ft. 9 E-1/9-PRESENTATION Vertical Mixed‐Use ON-SITE 60% MFI 10% OF ALL UNITS City’s Affordable Housing Goal for District 7: Built and Active Affordable Units in District 7: 6,651 units by 2027 896 active units Affordable Housing Need in District 7: 5,755 units needed 10 E-1/10-PRESENTATION Supporting Factors STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT AND NON‐OPPOSITION. Koenig Lane Christian Church supports this request and the Brentwood Neighborhood Association does not oppose it. THE CHURCH TRIGGERS COMPATIBILITY ON USE, NOT ZONING (GR‐MU‐CO‐NP). The church’s zoning allows mixed‐use projects that would otherwise not trigger compatibility. It only triggers due to its use as a church – and in this case, the church supports the request. 75‐ft. CELL TOWER. A 75‐ft. cell tower is located on the church site today. The applicant’s request would allow a project that is shorter and farther away from the church than this cell tower. 11 E-1/11-PRESENTATION Recap City policies identify this site as appropriate for mixed‐use and affordable housing – however, it faces unique constraints. In order to account for these constraints, the applicant is requesting a variance from compatibility related to the church. Single‐family compatibility would still apply. The Koenig Lane Christian Church supports this request, and …
1509 E. 14TH STREET AUSTIN, TX 78702 Case # C15 Case # C15----2020202020202020----0066006600660066 Case # C15 Case # C15 Variance Requests: 1) decrease minimum front setback Variance Requests: 1) decrease minimum front setback Variance Requests: Variance Requests: 1) decrease minimum front setback 1) decrease minimum front setback from 25' to 17' from 25' to 17' from 25' to 17' from 25' to 17' 2) decrease minimum rear yard setback 2) decrease minimum rear yard setback 2) decrease minimum rear yard setback 2) decrease minimum rear yard setback from 10' to 5' from 10' to 5' from 10' to 5' from 10' to 5' 3) reduce the number of required 3) reduce the number of required 3) reduce the number of required 3) reduce the number of required parking spaces from 2 to 0 parking spaces from 2 to 0 parking spaces from 2 to 0 parking spaces from 2 to 0 9 3 8 7 2 # E A B T , I E G D R D L A . L L E O J . N O E R E H R A E P P A E T A D D N A , E R U T A N G S I , ' L A E S S T C E T I H C R A S S E L N U S E S O P R U P N O I T C U R T S N O C R O T I M R E P R O F T O N . I W E V E R M R E T N I I R O F S I I S H T . I I I S N O I T A C F C E P S D N A S G N W A R D H T O B F O T S S N O C S T N E M U C O D N O I T C U R T S N O C I ALDRIDGE ARCHITECTURE joel@aao.ooo 512-940-7068 l z e d a V a i r o t c V & e o J i r o f e s u o H y n i T a t e e r t S 4 1 . E 9 0 5 1 2 0 7 8 7 X …
3115 Westlake Drive Austin, Texas 78746 Case#C15-2020-0068 E-3/1-PRESENTATION UPDATED VARIANCE REQUEST *Updated Request: LDC 25-2-551(B) – reduce the Lake Austin shoreline setback on the canal only from 75’ to 15’ only. *Based on feedback we received from the Board, we respectfully request that our variance request be updated to remove the increase to impervious cover within the 0-15% slope category. E-3/2-PRESENTATION AERIALS E-3/3-PRESENTATION • • REASONABLE USE The property owner is requesting a shoreline setback reduction as to the canal only to accommodate a proposed guest house and related improvements as allowed under LDC 25-2-893(D). To accomplish the same, a variance is being requested. This is a fair and reasonable use in the Lake Austin zone district, as this district specifically prescribes development that is residential in nature. E-3/4-PRESENTATION • • • • HARDSHIPS The slough accounts for 16,757 square feet and is 378’-6” in length; The 75’ shoreline setback deduction from the main channel is 12,545.8 square feet; The 75’ shoreline setback deduction from the slough is 53,612.8 square feet; The total area of the Property outside of the 75’ setbacks is only 51,213.3 square feet; E-3/5-PRESENTATION • • • • HARDSHIPS CONTINUED The upper portion of the Property near Westlake Drive is unbuildable due to extensive slope and has an existing driveway that is to remain; The 75’ setback from the slough encompasses the entire width of the Property in many areas and only allows for, at the largest, an 18’ wide house; The length of the Property is approximately 780 feet, while the width is only 167 feet; and Given the width of the slough and the shoreline setback, the guest house requires a driveway of that extends across more than ¾ of the length of the Property. E-3/6-PRESENTATION • • • • CHARACTER The proposed construction is limited to a guest house, which is common along Lake Austin. The existing house and proposed guest house has a lower impact on the area than neighboring properties given the smaller scale of the existing house and proposed guest house. The construction will be consistent with the various construction styles found throughout Lake Austin. There will be no adverse impact to adjacent properties. E-3/7-PRESENTATION E-3/8-PRESENTATION E-3/9-PRESENTATION • • • PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION LOCATION The proposed construction is out of the root zone of all of the trees located along the canal. The proposed construction is wholly contained within the 0-15% …
1230 Rockcliff Road Austin, Texas 78746 Case#C15-2020-0060 E-4/1-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST 1. LDC 25-2-551(B) – reduce the Lake Austin shoreline setback on the canal only from 25’ to 10’ E-4/2-PRESENTATION AERIAL E-4/3-PRESENTATION LAKECLIFF PLAT E-4/4-PRESENTATION • • • REASONABLE USE The property was platted in 1976 as a single family residential lot. The shoreline setback is measured 25' from all points along both the shoreline of Lake Austin and the canal, making this property unreasonably limited for its intended purpose of residential under the current zoning of LA. Applicant seeks to construct a modest single family residential house, which is a fair and reasonable use in the Lake Austin zoning category, as that category specifically prescribes development of a residential nature. E-4/5-PRESENTATION • • • • • • HARDSHIPS The gross site area is 11,446 square feet, well under the minimum lot size of 1 acre for LA zoning; The area of the Property within the 25’ shoreline setback from the main channel and the canal is 4595 square feet; The total area of the Property outside of the 25’ setbacks is only 6,851 square feet; A large portion of the Property is within the 40’ front street setback; There are large trees located on the Property opposite the canal that constrain development of the site; and The City does not provide sewer service to the Property and requires all drainfields be 50’ from a body of water in every direction. E-4/6-PRESENTATION CHARACTER • • Due to the various site constraints, the proposed construction has a lower impact on the area than neighboring properties given the smaller scale of the proposed house. There will be no adverse impact on adjacent property. E-4/7-PRESENTATION SURVEY E-4/8-PRESENTATION SITE PLAN This site plan shows the impervious cover calculations without the variance. E-4/9-PRESENTATION SITE PLAN This site plan shows the impervious cover calculations with the variance. E-4/10-PRESENTATION PHOTO OF SUBJECT SITE E-4/11-PRESENTATION PHOTOS OF SUBJECT SITE E-4/12-PRESENTATION PHOTOS OF SUBJECT SITE E-4/13-PRESENTATION PHOTOS OF SUBJECT SITE E-4/14-PRESENTATION
3612 GOVALLE AVE DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST COVER SHEET V‐000 11/19/2020 F-1/1-PRESENTATION REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OUR CLARIFIED RESPONSE DEAR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ‐ OUR PREVIOUS PROPOSAL AND SUBSEQUENT DENIAL WERE BASED ON THE DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS BETWEEN THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF REHABILITATION OR PRESERVATION FOR THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. UNDERSTANDING THAT THE FIELD OF PRESERVATION CONTAINS SUBJECTIVITY, WE APPRECIATE THE STANDARD THE BOARD DECIDED TO UPHOLD. WE HAVE ADJUSTED OUR PROPOSAL BASED ON THAT STANDARD. PLEASE REVIEW OUR REVISED REQUEST THAT RETAINS THE POSITION OF THE FRONT DOOR, WINDOWS, AND A PORTICO ON THE STREET FACADE OF THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURE WHILE ALSO MAINTAINING OUR PREVIOUS PROPOSAL ELEMENTS OF MATERIALITY AND SCALE. "REHABILITATION AS A TREATMENT IS DEFINED AS THE ACT OR PROCESS OF MAKING POSSIBLE A COMPATIBLE USE FOR A PROPERTY THROUGH REPAIR, ALTERATIONS, AND ADDITIONS WHILE PRESERVING THOSE PORTIONS OR FEATURES WHICH CONVEY IT'S HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, OR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE." ‐ GRIMMER, ANNE E. AND WEEKS, CAY D. "NEW EXTERIOR ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS: PRESERVATION CONCERNS". NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GUIDANCE ON NEW ADDITIONS. PRESERVATION BRIEFS; TECHNICAL PRESERVATION SERVICES. https://www.nps.gov/tps/how‐to‐preserve/briefs/14‐exterior‐additions.htm#summary DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST RECONSIDERATION REQUEST V‐001 11/20/20 F-1/2-PRESENTATION DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN V‐002 11/19/2020 F-1/3-PRESENTATION KIRK AVE G U N T E R S T G O V A L L E A V E NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT: 3600 BLOCK OF GOVALLE AVE. PER STEVE SADOWSKY SUPPORT LETTER: "THE GOVALLE NEIGHBORHOOD IS UNIQUE IN AUSTIN IN THAT IT DEVELOPED OUT OF A LARGE AGRICULTURAL TRACT WATERED BY BOGGY CREEK AND THE COLORADO RIVER. MANY HOUSES DATING FROM THE 1930s, SUCH AS THIS ONE, REFLECT THE EARLY AGRICULTURAL WORKING CLASS HISTORY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. RESIDENTS WORKED AT AREA FARMS OR AT BLUE COLLAR OCCUPATIONS IN NEARBY AUSTIN. WHILE THIS HOUSE MAY NOT QUALIFY AS AN INDIVIDUAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, ITS PRESERVATION IS IMPORTANT TO REFLECT THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND WOULD BE CONTRIBUTING TO A POTENTIAL GOVALLE HISTORIC DISTRICT." 2-STORY UNIT 2-STORY UNIT 2-STORY UNIT I T N U Y R O T S - 2 2-STORY UNIT I T N U Y R O T S - 2 I T N U Y R O T S - 2 …
December 8, 2020 Rodney Bennett 7900 Fm 1826 Rd Austin TX, 78737 Re: C16-2020-0009 Property Description: 4.2999AC OF LOT 1 BLK A HAIL SUBD TAXABLE PORTION Dear Rodney, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance from the following section from the Land Development Code: 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs permitted) (C); to increase the total number of freestanding signs from 2 (permitted) to 3 (requested); In order to erect a freestanding sign in a “GO-NP”, General Office – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variance request, as the proposed sign location is outside of Austin Energy’s Service Territory. This area is served by Bluebonnet Electric Coop. I would encourage you to contact their real estate department to avoid any conflicts, if there are any? with their existing electrical facilities. 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
December 8, 2020 William Burkhardt 1501 Nickerson St Austin TX, 78704 Property Description: LOT 1 BLK 17 SWISHER ADDN Re: C15-2020-0074 Dear William, 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: Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 - (Maximum Development Permitted); To increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 41% (requested); In order to remodel and add an addition to an existing single-family residence, being located in an “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation District - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City 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 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
December 7, 2020 Gina Hill 1605 Brackenridge St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0076 Property Description: S7FT LOT 2 *& N39FT LOT 3 BLK 12G FAIRVIEW PARK Dear Gina, 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 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested); In order to erect a detached garage with ADU in a “SF-3-NP” Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City 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. However, it is noted that the proposed ADU, will need to meet clearances from the existing service drop. I would encourage this to be addressed at the time when you obtain your building permit, with our group at the Downtown Assistance Center. 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
December 7, 2020 Paul Bielamowicz 2111 Wilson St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0080 Property Description: N46.14X115FT BLK 2 DOUGHTY SUBD Dear Paul, 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 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 0.1 feet (requested) to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 2 feet (requested); In order to remodel an existing Non-Complying detached Garage in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek 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 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
December 7, 2020 Claudia Sanchez 1209 N Weston Ln Austin TX, 78733 Re: C15-2020-0081 Property Description: LOT 32 BLK A ROB ROY ON THE LAKE SEC 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 sections from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet (required*) to 21 feet (requested) (C) (2) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (allowed) to 38 percent (requested); In order to maintain a Single-Family residence and associated improvements in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. 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
December 7, 2020 Micah King 908 W 18th St Austin TX, 78701 Property Description: LOT 6 CHESTNUT PLACE Re: C15-2020-0082 Dear Micah, 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 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 4.4 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to increase the impervious cover from 45% (maximum allowed) to 53% (requested; In order to maintain Single Family Residence, shared drive and patio, within a “SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district, located in the Downtown, neighborhood planning area. 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 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
B.4 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-1992-0003 Mayfield-Gutsch House and Gardens 3505 West 35th Street Perform maintenance and repairs as part of the Heritage Grant program. 1) Repair and rehabilitate three masonry entrance columns and gates along 35th Street and 2) Repair and selectively reconstruct 75’ of historic perimeter wall behind dovecote. 3) Replace deteriorated composition shingle roofs on historic garden sheds with corrugated PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS one gate within the gardens. metal, the original material. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. The proposed repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects preserve as much original material as possible. Proposed reconstruction covers a minimal area of the historic wall and will not detract from the craftsmanship of the original. Documentary evidence is available to substantiate use of corrugated metal for replacement roof material on garden sheds. The project meets the applicable standard. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve as proposed.
Summary of Mayfield Park Proposed Work Entry column and gate repair PARD will repair and rehabilitate three masonry entrance columns and gates along 35th Street and one gate within the gardens. All work will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Historic Wall repair and select reconstruction The Mayfield Council received a Heritage Grant to repair and selectively reconstruct 75’ of the historic perimeter wall behind the historic dovecote. All work will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Historic Garden Sheds Roof Replacement The historic garden sheds at Mayfield Park were originally corrugated metal and were placed with composition shingle in the early 1990s. The roofs are due for replacement and PARD is proposing to return to the corrugated metal. All work will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
PROPOSAL B.6 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS METROPOLITAN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-1987-0002 1101 E. 10TH STREET Repair to the belfry and relocation of the bell at the Metropolitan AME Church has received a FY 2021 Heritage Grant award. The work is part of a broader scope issued a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic Landmark Commission in February 2012. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) At the belfry and northeast tower, proposed work entails repair and/or replacement of damaged stone and repointing of stone and brick where mortar is missing or gaps exceed 1/8”. Repair of damaged roof framing is also required. The work will employ repair mortars and cut stone to match existing. 2) Belfry louver openings will also be repaired, including recoating of steel lintels with a marine-grade product and installation of flashing and new cedar louvers. 3) The bell will be removed from the bell tower, cleaned and waxed, and mounted on the existing church sign with a protective cover. The design of the protective cover will be the subject of a future Certificate of Appropriateness. 4) Additional masonry repairs to the east tower may be performed as funding permits. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 2) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Removal of the bell from the belfry is necessitated by structural issues. The bell will be displayed on site. 5) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. The project entails repair or in-kind replacement of deteriorated features, including masonry elements and wood louvers. The mason will perform mortar analysis and match the color, composition, and hardness of the existing mortar. If appropriate, Type S mortar will be used due to the height of the tower. 6) Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. …
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PROPOSAL HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS DECEMBER 14, 2020 1100 KINGSBURY STREET (PEASE PARK) OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT B.7 - 1 Rehabilitation of the Tudor Cottage, a contributing building within Pease Park in the Old West Austin National Register Historic District, has received a FY 2021 Heritage Grant award. The proposed work to the building, along with additional work in Pease Park, was previously reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission in September 2019 under a National Register Historic District permit. ARCHITECTURE Rectangular-plan building with side-gabled roof, brick cladding, window openings with louvered vents, flush wood replacement doors, and half-timbering in the gable ends. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Rehabilitation work on the Tudor Cottage includes in-kind replacement of the wood shingle roof, replacement of the louvered wood vents with 2:2 clad-wood windows, replacement of existing doors with partially glazed wood doors, and addition of paired fully-glazed doors and sidelights on the north wall surmounted by a new flat steel awning. Adding the new doors and sidelights will entail removing three existing window openings and the portion of the historic wall between them. All work was previously reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission, excepting the roof replacement. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW Pease Park is a contributing property in the Old West Austin Historic District and appears to meet the standards for designation as a historic landmark. It is a State Antiquities Landmark and a Lone Star Legacy Park (a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas). Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The property is more than 50 years old, having been established as a public park in 1875. The contributing building was constructed as a restroom in 1926. 2) The property retains a high degree of integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (City of Austin Land Development Code (Section 25-2-352). The property meets multiple criteria. a. Architecture. The building is a compact example of the Tudor Revival style and appears to be architecturally significant. b. Historical association. Pease Park is associated with the full sweep of Austin history, from Native American habitation to encampments just after the Civil War to Governor E. M. Pease, who donated the property to the City as a park in 1875, to civic efforts that reflected both local growth and national trends. In the mid-1920s, the Kiwanis Club spearheaded a significant …
