Granted PP Cases 0 9 BOA Monthly Report July 2020-June 2021 Jan 11, 2021 Due to technical difficulties – 9 cases were postponed and 1 withdrawn 1) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs 2) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), (F) to allow wall signs above the second floor, (G) (1) projecting sign for each building façade and (H) to allow for all signs to all be illuminated 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (E) (2) to increase maximum impervious cover on a slope 4) 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces 5) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two-Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure 6) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width and 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane 7) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width and 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane 8) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s 9) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback Withdrawn 1 1) 25- 2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard and 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story Denied Discussion Items Jan 2021. interpretations 0 8 0 new inquiries (Added dec# 2020) The deposition of the case items: 24 A. Granted 20 B. Postponed 1 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 7 E. Discussion Items 59 H-1/1 Granted 10 December 14, 2020 1) 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs permitted) (C) to increase the total number of freestanding signs 2) Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R 3) 25- 2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease …
Board of Adjustment Training & Staff Support Workgroup 2020-07-02 (Leighton-Burwell, Hawthorne, Von Ohlen & Bailey) -- UPDATED Results /Action Items Proposed by the Workgroup (for discussion and possible action by the whole Board at upcoming BOA Meeting): 1. We want to start BOA trainings ASAP (thanks to our Liaison, this is already underway). 2. We want to have knowledgeable staff available at our hearings to answer questions regarding issues outside of BOA Liaison’s expertise (residential zoning), such was Lake Austin, Signage, Waterfront Overlay, etc. 3. We want to find out status of GIS mapping efforts showing history of BOA cases (location, type, etc.). 4. We want to build new bridges with City Staff and repair relationships from past situations. In addition, we want to be able to increase staff accountability without it appearing as a personal attack. 5. We want to know what the Department Supervisors need / want from BOA to better support each other and our joint processes. 6. We want to temper our deliberations to be focused on the facts of the cases before us and be less inflammatory or confrontational towards applicants and staff. 7. We want to hold ourselves accountable and our BOA colleagues in a civil and respectful manner. 8. We want to create processes for transitions in BOA leadership and for additions of new members to our Board. 9. We want to include training on the role the legislature plays in the BOA. Specifically how we are governed by both City and State mandates and what that means in how we operate. H-2/1
MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department DATE: May 22, 2020 SUBJECT: UNO Sign Regulations The Planning and Zoning Department is requesting the Commission initiate an amendment to the UNO ordinance to correct an inadvertent change made to the sign regulations in the ordinance. In November 2019 the City Council approved changes to the UNO ordinance. One of those changes was intended to address signs above the second story of a building. Those signs were required to be cut in or engraved into the structure of the building. If the name of a building were placed on the facade this made it physically difficult to change the name in the future. It was agreed by the stakeholders to remove this requirement. In making this change to the ordinance a mistake was made and the result is all illuminated signs were prohibited in the UNO area. This is not what was intended or agreed to by the stakeholders. Also, because the UNO sign regulations are also used in TODs and the North Burnet/Gateway Plan this mistake carries over to other areas. Staff is asking for the opportunity to correct the ordinance. We will be working with the same stakeholders involved in the November revisions. If you need additional information, please contact me by email or 512-974-3207. Cc: Andy Linseisen, Assistant Director, DSD H-3/1
C-1/1 LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Tanner Blair Ramirez, Elaine Appeal for 314 and 316 W. 34th Street #C15-2021-0009 Tuesday, February 02, 2021 1:52:25 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Elaine, As the chair of Central Austin Urbanists, I am writing to inform you that our organization would encourage Board of Adjustment to interpret the NUNA NCCD in the narrowest way possible. Climate change is real. This housing would be in walking distance to transit, the university, and more amenities than we can list here. This is one of the few locations in the city that can truly support a car-free lifestyle and insisting that new housing continue to reinforce and promote automotive- centric living is a threat to the long-term health of our community. Additionally, we take exception to the tone and content of Mr. Levinski’s application, especially the continued use of the term “stealth dorms”. At a time when housing costs are at an all-time high, it is very telling the character and substance of their argument that so much emphasis is placed on making sure that families and groups people that don’t meet their platonic ideal are denigrated and relegated to the status of nuisance. This segregationist attitude is anathema to the spirit of radical inclusion that we believe is the actual foundation of a community, and we ask that the city reject the argument that there is a right way and a wrong way for families to look. Given the dubious merits of requiring parking, the very real climate crisis, and the very real housing crisis, we ask that the Board of Adjustment stand by staff’s judgement and not require more parking spaces than absolutely necessary. Regards, Tanner Blair Central Austin Urbanists CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. C-1/2 LATE BACKUP To: Board of Adjustment - Interpretation Appeal Unfortunately, I will not be in town to speak for the appeal of 314 & 316 W. 34th St. on February 8th so I’m writing you now. I live on 34th Street within 200 ft of this development. As a neighborhood, we worked very hard to come up with a NCCD to protect ourselves from stealth dorm developments that violate …
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February 2, 2021 Jennifer Garcia 2237 W Braker Ln Austin TX, 78758 Re: C16-2021-0005 Property Description: 0.2538AC OF LOT 2 BLK B KRAMER LANE 65 SEC 1 RESUB OF LOT 10 THE (PRORATE 1/1/19 TO 9/12/19) Dear Jennifer, 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 of the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for all four (4) signs, one (1) monument sign, one (1) wall sign on each of the on the north, south, and west sides; to all be illuminated and the NBG Ordinance no. 20180412-051: to increase the sign height from 6 feet to 10 feet in order to provide signage for the TownePlace Suites Hotel being in the a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet Gateway - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet Neighborhood Plan); Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variance requests, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
January 25, 2021 John Meyer 703 Fletcher St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2021-0001 Property Description: CEN 35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD Dear John, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your revised application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following sections of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (a); to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested); and Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes; to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the west side of lot. In order to erect a Single-Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variances requested, with the adjustments made to the proposed building figures, provided the 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. It is noted that the existing service drop for both 703 and 705 Fletcher Street is covered multi-plex secondary conductors. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
From: To: Subject: Date: Jeremy Blackman Ramirez, Elaine Case Number: C15-2021-0001 Saturday, January 30, 2021 3:05:56 PM Fully support *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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. F-1/1 LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine 703 & 705 Fletcher / C15-2021-0001/ C15-2021-0002 Thursday, February 04, 2021 3:53:35 PM image001.png Hi Elaine, As I am a neighbor, I have received the Public Hearing Information in the mail. I was hoping that I could just email you rather then mailing the paperwork in. This applicant has purchased both properties, knowing the limitations and is now requesting rather significant variances on both properties so that he can construct larger homes for the purposes of greater profit. I think that this type of reasoning is what has ruined my neighborhood with the extreme number of demolitions and the resulting McMansions becoming the norm. What was an average neighborhood is now exclusively filled with million dollar homes. That said, I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF EITHER PROPOSAL. Let me know if this is sufficient. Hope all is well with you. Thank you. Jan Adler Plans Examiner Supervisor/ Commercial Plan Review City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Tx. 78752 Office: 512-974-6377 Commercial Plan Review website: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/commercial-plan-review Please contact my direct supervisor with any kudos or concerns at Mitchell.Tolbert@austintexas.gov PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s F-1/2 LATE BACKUP F-1/3 LATE BACKUP p r o c e s s , v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e : w w w . a u s t i n t ~ x ~ s . g o v / d e v $ e r v i c e s . F o r a d d i t i o n a l i n f …
January 7, 2021 John Meyer 705 Fletcher St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2021-0002 Property Description: W35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD Dear John, 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 of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (a); to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested); and Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes; to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the west side of lot. In order to erect a Single-Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence 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 review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine 703 & 705 Fletcher / C15-2021-0001/ C15-2021-0002 Thursday, February 04, 2021 3:53:35 PM image001.png Hi Elaine, As I am a neighbor, I have received the Public Hearing Information in the mail. I was hoping that I could just email you rather then mailing the paperwork in. This applicant has purchased both properties, knowing the limitations and is now requesting rather significant variances on both properties so that he can construct larger homes for the purposes of greater profit. I think that this type of reasoning is what has ruined my neighborhood with the extreme number of demolitions and the resulting McMansions becoming the norm. What was an average neighborhood is now exclusively filled with million dollar homes. That said, I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF EITHER PROPOSAL. Let me know if this is sufficient. Hope all is well with you. Thank you. Jan Adler Plans Examiner Supervisor/ Commercial Plan Review City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Tx. 78752 Office: 512-974-6377 Commercial Plan Review website: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/commercial-plan-review Please contact my direct supervisor with any kudos or concerns at Mitchell.Tolbert@austintexas.gov PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s F-2/1 - LATE BACKUP F-2/2 - LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Brent Ramirez, Elaine Case C15-2021-0002 Monday, February 01, 2021 9:48:03 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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. F-2/3 - LATE BACKUP Brent F-2/4 - LATE BACKUP
February 2, 2021 Nancy Langdon 3805 Eton Ln Austin TX, 78727 Property Description: LOT 16 BLK N MILWOOD SEC 3 Re: C15-2021-0018 Dear Nancy, 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 of the Land Development Code; 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements; To decrease the minimum street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to become 2 feet (requested); In order to complete a shed in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above setback 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 review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
From: To: Subject: Date: NANCY LANGDON Ramirez, Elaine Langdon BoA hearing comment Friday, January 29, 2021 11:11:04 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** She is at 3701 Hawkshead Dr 512-836-2485 If you’d like to verify. Elaine - this is Nancy Langdon - Kathryn Slagel is elderly - she was sure she had my mail. So I came to explain this to her - she has no email but wanted to comment so she filled out the paperwork & I’m emailing for her. 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. Nancy Langdon F-3/1 - LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: KRAIG HEINZEL Ramirez, Elaine Case # C15-2021-0018 Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:21:30 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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. Sent from my iPhone F-3/2 - LATE BACKUP F-3/3 - LATE BACKUP F-3/4 - LATE BACKUP From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Katherine Daly Ramirez, Elaine Case number: C 15-2021-0018 Monday, February 01, 2021 1:38:20 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Katherine Daly Stratemann and I am the owner of 3806 Eton Lane, Austin, TX, 78727. My home, which I purchased in the fall of 2007, is across the street from 3805 Eton Lane, owned by Gary and Nancy Langdon. As a resident of the neighborhood, I do not oppose the shed that the Langdons are building. They are conscientious, respectful property owners, their home has lovely street appeal, and the structure will complement their main home. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Katherine Daly Stratemann 512-837-8966 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. F-3/5 - LATE BACKUP Written comments must be submitted to the contact person listed on the notice before or at …
February 4, 2021 Lawrence Graham 5909 Bull Creek Rd Austin TX, 78757 Property Description: LOT 22 ALLANDALE SEC 3 Re: C15-2021-0019 Dear Lawrence, 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 of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) rear setback requirements; to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. The proposed guest house was not shown or dimensioned within the application. DENIED BY AUSTIN ENERGY (AE), due to the proposal having written conflict with Austin Energy's clearance requirements. The Customer's existing facilities/installations shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 7 feet-6 inches from primary and neutral overhead AE distribution conductors, which reside in the rear portion of the property above, requesting a variance from rear lot line setback requirements. Owner/applicant must obtain written approval of conflict resolution from AE prior to BOA approval. Please contact Eben Kellogg with AE Public Involvement and Real Estate Services at 322-6050. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
Sent from my iPhone 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. Please see attached. We are in favor. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Friday, January 29, 2021 1:40:59 PM C15-2021-0019 Ramirez, Elaine Allison Enderle Bassetti Date: Subject: To: From: F-4/1-LATE BACKUP F-4/2-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: 34th Street Cafe Ramirez, Elaine Fw: zoning 5909 Bull Creek Saturday, January 30, 2021 4:58:37 PM Scan.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Subject: zoning Hello Elaine, I am scanning my response to you but also wanted to add to it. Besides the fact that the goal here is not to block the building , because i know it will occur, but to look at it in a different capacity. First, my concern is that next door ( South ) they are building a very large two story home, once a one story bungalow. Then on the North side of my property, they are adding a 2 story structure obviously in the back yard. So what i will experience is something that i would like to ask to re-consider giving the variance to basically constrict a breeze in my back yard because of two new large structures. Not to mention no sun light for grass, landscaping, gardening, etc. How about just sun bathing to capture Vitamin D , especially during COVID. I also am interested in knowing if the home requesting the variance, ever pull permits for some of the past remodels, enclosing a garage, adding a large carport, adding sq footage, and now adding this structure. Also on the property is a portable building next door to me. (unsightly). I am sure the city is looking at the impervious coverage , because it sure does seem tight on this property. There is also a creek on the North side of the property. That would be a better location for this structure, because it's not really bothering anyone on that side, because of a small creek. The accesses is also better to put a walk way to the back to accesses , rather than walking all the way around the property to accesses during rain? i really think the architect and the home owner could improve …
Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association President: Alex Finnell – – 512.773.3379 February 3rd, 2021 To: City of Austin Board of Adjustment RE: C15-2020-0067 Address: 1112 Harvard Street Owner: Michael & Jeanette Abbink From: Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association Subject: Letter of Support for Variance from LDC to reduce required on-site parking spaces to zero. Please note that on January 28th, 2021, the Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association voted unanimously in favor of supporting Michael & Jeanette’s variance request from the Land Development Code to reduce the number of required on-site parking spaces to zero. Michael & Jeanette Abbink and their architect Ernesto Cragnolino of Alterstudio presented their intent to use the property at 1112 Harvard Street as an accessory studio to their planned home on the adjacent lot at 2414 East 11th Street. With the assurance that there would be no vehicular access to this subject property and that all visitor access would be from the adjacent property, the neighborhood’s concerns about removing on-site parking were adequately addressed. As Harvard Street is quite narrow, curved, and bound by extreme topography, in this particular and unique case removing on-site parking and removing access from the street should actually improve safety conditions. Sincerely, Alex Finnell President, Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association 512.773.3379 G-2/1-LATE BACKUP
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Interpretation Appeal Decision Sheet C-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0009 DATE: February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Robert Levinski OWNER/APPELLANT: Mary Ingle ADDRESS: 314 and 316 W 34TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The appellant has filed an appeal challenging staff decision in regards to the number of parking spaces. Base requirements is 2 parking spaces + 3 for the 3 new total bathrooms being added, which is then reduced to 4 parking spaces because of Urban Roadways Parking Reduction, Section 25-6- 478 (A). The appellant disagrees and argues that these two properties lack the requisite number of parking spaces, based on application of Part 6, Section 7 (J) of the NCCD ordinance in an “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. Note: Please reference North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District, Ordinance No. 040826-58, PART 6 (7) Appellant is referring to (J) and Staff is referring to (K), page 22 of 46. BOARD’S DECISION: Feb 8, 2021 BOA meeting The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant the appellant’s appeal; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED APPELLANT’S APPEAL - The Board finds that the correct Interpretation is that the 20% Urban Core parking reduction applies only to those parking spaces required by 25-6 Appendix A and the additional parking requirement imposed under paragraph J of the NCCD applies if a Two-Family or Duplex Residential Use contains at least 5 bathrooms even if one (1) or both of the buildings comprising the Use contains fewer than 5 bathrooms-City Staff has only required 2 additional parking spaces in violation of the NCCD and City Staff has misapplied the Urban Core parking reduction to a zoning requirement and the initial interpretation is the correct one. FINDING: 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map in that: City Staff has only required two additional parking spaces in violation on the NCCD, city staff has misapplied the Urban Core parking reduction in granting parking reduction to zoning requirement. 2. An appeal of use provisions could clearly permit a use which is in character with the uses enumerated for the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0005 DATE: February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jennifer Garcia OWNER: Michael Mahoney ADDRESS: 2237 W BRAKER LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s), a total of 4 signs on the property from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) a) (H) to allow for all four (4) signs, one (1) monument sign, one (1) wall sign on each of the on the north, south, and west sides, to all be illuminated and NBG Ordinance no. 20180412-051: b) to increase the sign height from 6 feet to 10 feet in order to provide signage for the TownePlace Suites Hotel in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet Gateway– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs: (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. North Burnet/Gateway Ordinance No. 20180412-051 (4.8.2 Sign Regulations) (B) For all development located on a NBG Core Transit Corridor, one freestanding monument sign is permitted on a lot. The height of this sign should not exceed 6 feet and the sign area may not exceed 100 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Feb 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant with conditions that a) all four (4) signs, one (1) monument sign, one (1) wall sign on each of the on the north, south, and west sides, may all be illuminated and b) Maximum height of sign D-1/Presentation-1 to be eight (8) feet maximum height; Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANT WITH CONDITIONS A) ALL FOUR (4) SIGNS, ONE (1) MONUMENT SIGN, ONE (1) WALL SIGN ON EACH OF THE ON THE NORTH, SOUTH, AND WESTSIDES, MAY ALL BE ILLUMINATED AND B) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SIGN D-1/PRESENTATION-1 TO BE EIGHT (8) FEET MAXIMUM HEIGHT. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: the proposed sign’s size …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0001 DATE: February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Claudia Salguero OWNER: Kate Ontes ADDRESS: 2402 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs in order to provide signage for CVS in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (H) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Jan 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FEB 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9- 1 vote (Board member Jessisca Cohen nay); POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 DATE: February 8, 2021 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Gaudini OWNER: Timothy Finley ADDRESS: 2552 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Moxy Hotel in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building.(G) A wall sign is permitted if the sign complies with this subsection. (1) One projecting sign for each building façade is permitted (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstaining); Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021 FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0001 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 703 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) b) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) c) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation on the interior side (west) (requested) in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING Feb 8,2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width from FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0002 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____Y___Ada Corral ____Y___Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____Y___Rahm McDaniel ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____Y___Veronica Rivera ____Y___Yasmine Smith ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Vacant (Alternate) ____-___Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 705 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) b) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) c) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation on the interior side (east) (requested) in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0018 DATE: Monday February 08, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Nancy M Langdon ADDRESS: 3805 ETON LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance-(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 2 feet (requested) in order to complete a Shed in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: of the underground utility running through the small back yard leaving no other location to place the shed then there it’s at. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the house is built up to the setbacks on all 3 sides front, east west sides leaving a small backyard which is where all the underground utilities are located (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: due to the location and utility easements there is no other place on the property to place the shed 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: the adjacent property is street. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-4 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday February 08, 2021 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Lawrence Graham ADDRESS: 5909 BULL CREEK RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: _____________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0025 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: John A Riley ADDRESS: 3707 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code: (a) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 10 feet 5 inches (requested for stairs), and 20 feet (requested for new garage). No structure currently existing. (b) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (E) (2) to increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient more than 35 percent from 0 (zero) percent (not allowed) to 11.5 percent (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family Residence in a "LA", Lake Austin zoning district. Note: LDC Section 25-2-551 (E) (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non-mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. Feb 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Grant with conditions including the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan (including Construction Mitigation Plan/Run-off Protection), Erosion Control and Rainwater Capture (for impervious cover in excess of that allowed without the variance) for review and approval by city staff; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANT WITH CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE CREATION OF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PLAN/RUN-OFF PROTECTION), EROSION CONTROL AND RAINWATER CAPTURE (FOR IMPERVIOUS COVER IN EXCESS OF THAT ALLOWED WITHOUT THE VARIANCE) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY CITY STAFF. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the LA zoning category was created capturing all land 500’landward of the 504.9’ contour line, newly zoned or rezoned most parcels to LA zoning category, parcel has a small residences which needs to be …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0067 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____Y___Ada Corral ____Y___Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____Y___Rahm McDaniel ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____Y___Veronica Rivera ____Y___Yasmine Smith ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Vacant (Alternate) ____-___Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Micheal and Jeanette Abbink ADDRESS: 1112 HARVARD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 2 spaces (required) to 0 spaces (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021; Feb 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veronica Rivera motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-3 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Courntey Mogonye-McWhorter OWNER: Malia Muir ADDRESS: 1230 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) (canal only) in order to erect a Single-Family Residence in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. DEC 14, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to January 11, 2021, and Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANURARY 11, 2021. Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021; February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Grant with conditions that the setback is reduced to seventeen (17) feet along Canal only and including the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan (including Construction Mitigation Plan/Run-off Protection), Erosion Control and Rainwater Capture (for impervious cover in excess of that allowed without the variance) for review and approved by city staff; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANT WITH CONDITIONS THAT THE SETBACK IS REDUCED TO SEVENTEEN (17) FEET ALONG CANAL ONLY AND INCLUDING THE CREATION OF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PLAN/RUN-OFF PROTECTION), EROSION CONTROL AND RAINWATER CAPTURE (FOR IMPERVIOUS COVER IN EXCESS OF THAT ALLOWED WITHOUT THE VARIANCE) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVED BY CITY STAFF. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 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 use. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: …
YYCITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-4 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Daniel Salazar OWNER: Enez Salinas ADDRESS: 2810 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two- Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-5 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0008 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Joel Nolan OWNER: Sarah Haynie ADDRESS: 3708 ROBINSON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to deny request; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
Versión en español a continuación. Board of Adjustment Meeting February 8, 2021 Board of Adjustment to be held February 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 8, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (February 7, 2021 the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment la FECHA de la reunion (February 8, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 7, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion February 8, 2021, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-974-2202 o • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (February 7, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, February 8, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, February 8, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by Sunday noon, February 7). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 8 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the commission liaison, Belinda Hare, at 512-978-0565 or Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov no later than Sunday noon, February 7. Email is most efficient when communicating. The following information is required: speaker name, agenda item number(s) you wish to speak on, whether you are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same phone number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the commission liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Please call in by 5:45 p.m. on February 8. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov by Sunday noon, February 7, the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Monday, February 8, 6 p.m.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Sunday noon, February 7 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Belinda Hare, 512-978-0565 or Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, …
4. ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021, 6 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA ADDENDUM NEW BUSINESS c. Discussion, Update and Possible Action on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Belinda Hare at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Belinda Hare at Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0565.
Proposed revision to Section 3-4-7 3-4-7 VICIOUS DOG. (A) An owner or handler shall take reasonable measures to protect the public from accidental contact with a dog that, by nature or by training, is dangerous to people or other animals. (B) [ An owner or handler may not keep or permit a dog to be in the city if the dog has] For purposes of this section, a vicious dog is a dog that, while running at large, has: [(1) on at least three separate occasions bitten or scratched a person in the city; (2) on at least one occasion bitten or scratched a person to an extent that the attending physician has presented an affidavit to the health authority stating that the person’s life may have been endangered by the dog; or (3) on at least one occasion:] [(a)] (1) killed a another dog, cat, or other domestic pet, fowl, or livestock, provided, however, that when the incident occurred, the killed animal was not in violation of a provision of this title relating to the confinement or physical control of animals in the City; or [(b)] (2) seriously injured another animal to an extent that an attending veterinarian has presented an affidavit to the health authority stating that the injured animal's life was seriously endangered or taken by the dog, or that the dog caused a significant permanent impairment of the injured animal’s basic bodily functions or mobility; provided, however, that when the incident occurred, the injured animal was not in violation of a provision of this title relating to the confinement or physical control of animals in the City. (C) If the Health Authority determines that a dog is a vicious dog as defined in subsection (B), the Health Authority shall notify the owner of that fact. (D) An owner, not later than the 15th day after the date the owner is notified that a dog owned by the owner is a vicious dog, may appeal the determination of the Health Authority to municipal court. An owner may appeal the decision of municipal court in the same manner as appeal for other cases from municipal court. (E) The owner of a vicious dog shall comply with the following conditions: (1) restrain the dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in an enclosure that prevents the escape or release of the …
January 2021 January 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • A total of 329 animals were adopted (179 dogs, 130 cats) • A total of 104 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs). • A total of 718 animals were brought to the shelter (529 stray, 113 owner surrender, 8 • Austin Animal Center moved to virtual adoptions only at the end of December after the City of abandoned, 45 public assist). Austin moved to COVID-19 Stage 5 restrictions. Animal Protection month of January. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 53 animals to their owners in the field during the • Officers handed out 48 fencing assistance applications, implanted three microchips and • Officers entered 190 rabies exposure reports and submitted 21 specimens for rabies testing. impounded 129 injured animals. All specimens came back negative for rabies. • 94 total coyote related activities o 52 sightings o 17 wild sick reports of mange o 8 wild speaks o 7 wild injured o 3 incidents involving a pet o 3 encounters involving a pet o 1 wild confined o 1 observation o 1 assist public • Out of 94 coyote related activities, 58 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). Incidents: Pets were a factor in 2 out of the 3 activities • o 1 incident involved a coyote growling at the caller o 1 incident involved two coyotes injuring a raccoon o 1 incident involved a coyote biting a residents dog on the leg January 2021 Animal Services Report • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all the activities o 1 encounter involved a coyote trying to injure an off-leash dog with people present o 2 encounters involved a coyote following a resident and dog Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 51 volunteers donated 1,334 hours during January. Due to Stage 5 restrictions, volunteer shifts have been limited to dog walking, veterinary treatment and video/photography. • Volunteers provided support to a dog adoption event on Saturday, January 30 where 10 dogs were adopted. • A new volunteer workgroup called Chameleon Club was formed to showcase our pets via austinanimalcenter.org. The Club provides biography write ups, photos and videos for pet profiles, enticing potential adopters to fall in love with them! So far the Club has added 141 videos to YouTube, added 144 slideshows to profiles, updated 80 profile …
Donation Fund Accounts FY20 Account No Name 7035-9200-2155 Pet Care Program/Dog walkers 7035-9200-2148 SNR/TNR 7035-9200-2171 Animal Enrichment/Behavior 7035-9200-2158 Fencing 7035-9200-2177 Community outreach 7035-9200-2149 Volunteer program 7035-9200-2141 Pet placement 7035-9200-2173 Rabies Clinic, S/N vouchers FY21 General FY21 specific donations FY20 leftovers FY21 Budget FY21 General donor survey $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 30,019.16 23,873.51 11,663.24 6,685.93 10,130.20 2,407.00 28,837.30 23,860.00 137,476.34 10,221.60 1,886.22 $ $ $ - $ $ 1,000.00 406.10 $ 210.06 $ - $ 13,723.98 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 64,690.14 33,412.40 16,356.32 917.87 1,354.40 5,119.29 2,116.09 303.34 124,269.85 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 104,930.90 59,172.13 28,019.56 8,603.80 11,890.70 7,526.29 31,163.45 24,163.34 275,470.17 Total Donation $ 137,476.35 SNR/TNR: funds community TNR/SNR of community cats Pet Placement: funds supportive medical assistance for animals that may be a barrier to placement with approved rescue partners Volunteer Program: enhances the working supplies and recognition of shelter volunteers Animal Pet Care: provide low cost or free basic animal care items to pet owners and shelter animals Fencing Assistance: provides fencing assistance to low-income pet owners for appropriate containment of their dogs Animal Enrichment: funds enrichment and behavior items for shelter animals Rabies Clinic S/N: funds sterilization of owned animals, services provided by Emancipet, Inc. Community Outreach: funds community based outreach activities to preserve the pet-owner bond and decrease shelter intake Behavior: funds used for outside behavior consultations/or training for shelter animals Dog Walkers: funds used to employ individuals to walk shelter dogs for a 1 year period
January 13, 2021 To: Residents of Gracey Farms Neighborhood Ref: Guinea Fowl Austin Animal Services (ASO) has received numerous complaints and concerns about the guinea fowl in the neighborhood. We understand the guinea fowl have long been part of the neighborhood, but the current flock of around 70 birds appears to be much more than the area can support, and, due to this, the guinea fowl are causing damage to some properties. The ASO team would like to encourage all Gracey Farm neighborhood and surrounding area residents to please refrain from feeding and/or supporting the flock in any manner. The guineas are considered “wild” and outside the purview of ASO, as is any other nuisance wildlife. ASO’s role is to educate the public about wildlife and not to capture, remove, or utilize other methods to eliminate area wildlife. Fred Rodgers, former Director of Austin Health and Human Services, noted in a letter, June 30, 1995, that the guineas are considered “wild” and, therefore, need no assistance with propagation, feeding or any other measure of care or intervention to continue to live as “free unkept wildlife.” Our ASO team would like to encourage residents who continue to have issues with guinea fowl on their property to contact one of several Central Texas wildlife rescue companies that specialize in removing wildlife for assistance, as you would with any other nuisance wildlife on private property. Your neighborhood association also may select to survey residents and engage a private company on behalf of the entire neighborhood. Thank you for bringing the matter to our attention. Respectfully. Mark Sloat Program Manager II Austin Animal Service Mark.sloat@austintexas.gov The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
January 2021 January 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • A total of 329 animals were adopted (179 dogs, 130 cats) • A total of 104 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs). • A total of 718 animals were brought to the shelter (529 stray, 113 owner surrender, 8 • Austin Animal Center moved to virtual adoptions only at the end of December after the City of abandoned, 45 public assist). Austin moved to COVID-19 Stage 5 restrictions. Animal Protection month of January. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 53 animals to their owners in the field during the • Officers handed out 48 fencing assistance applications, implanted three microchips and • Officers entered 190 rabies exposure reports and submitted 21 specimens for rabies testing. impounded 129 injured animals. All specimens came back negative for rabies. • 94 total coyote related activities o 52 sightings o 17 wild sick reports of mange o 8 wild speaks o 7 wild injured o 3 incidents involving a pet o 3 encounters involving a pet o 1 wild confined o 1 observation o 1 assist public • Out of 94 coyote related activities, 58 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). Incidents: Pets were a factor in 2 out of the 3 activities • o 1 incident involved a coyote growling at the caller o 1 incident involved two coyotes injuring a raccoon o 1 incident involved a coyote biting a residents dog on the leg January 2021 Animal Services Report • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all the activities o 1 encounter involved a coyote trying to injure an off-leash dog with people present o 2 encounters involved a coyote following a resident and dog Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 51 volunteers donated 1,334 hours during January. Due to Stage 5 restrictions, volunteer shifts have been limited to dog walking, veterinary treatment and video/photography. • Volunteers provided support to a dog adoption event on Saturday, January 30 where 10 dogs were adopted. • A new volunteer workgroup called Chameleon Club was formed to showcase our pets via austinanimalcenter.org. The Club provides biography write ups, photos and videos for pet profiles, enticing potential adopters to fall in love with them! So far the Club has added 141 videos to YouTube, added 144 slideshows to profiles, updated 80 profile …
