On March 22, 2018 my life changed forever. In a moment, my heart was shattered and the pieces sent scattering everywhere. A normal day after school turned tragic. From snack at the table inside to calling 911 was less than 5 minutes. We were all outside in different parts of the yard when Kade was able to leave our back yard. Kade was found unconscious hanging by his neck at the top of our neighbor’s 4-foot-tall wrought iron exposed picket fence. He had attempted to climb over to go to his friend’s house. Kade had never left the yard without us before. Because of this short fence’s design, he was able to get a simultaneous foothold on the bottom horizontal bar and handhold on the top horizontal bar in his attempt to climb the fence. Being able to use his feet and hands as leverage allowed my two-year-old to get his head completely over the pickets but he couldn’t get the rest of his body over. When he came back down, his neck became wedged between the pickets and over the top horizontal bar where he hung and died. My husband found him and started CPR immediately. He is a trained first responder. I called 911 and within minutes they arrived and took Kade to Seton Williamson. He was pronounced dead at 5:02 pm. Click to view a video we made about what happened. I am here today to ask for your support in making changes to the code concerning fencing in Austin, TX. This code change costs the people, business owners, and stake holders of Austin nothing. Yet, it is vital to the safety of wildlife, pets, and children. In early 2019, the City of Lakeway passed fence code change shortly after seeing a news story about what happened to Kade. A group called Citizen Advocates for Animals had been working on change due to the high volume of deer found entrapped, gutted, and impaled on the wrought iron fences in the City. Why people think that this type of fence can do those things to a deer and not a human is beyond me. The group was successful in getting the new fence code passed. The new code simply states that “all fences, including wood, wrought iron, and ornamental fencing, shall be continuously flat topped without spikes or sharp points.” This simple wording change could have saved Kade’s …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals November 9, 2020 Building and Fire Board to be held November 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 8 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos 9 de noviembre de 2020 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 9 de noviembre de 2020 a las 2:00 p.m. 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 (8 de noviembre al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado …
PHTA and ICC Joint Response to Diving Envelope Questions BACKGROUND RESPONSES The provisions found within the 2018 ISPSC chapter 8 and relevant sections below were derived from and are consistent with the 2003 and 2011 editions of the ANSI/APSP-5 Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. 1. What is the trigger (minimum) height above water that requires a diving envelope? A1: A Type I-V diving envelope is required only when manufactured or fabricated diving equipment is present. Pools that do not meet any of the minimum diving water envelopes, found in table 804.1 and figure 804.1, are classified as Type 0 pools. If a pool is classified as Type 0, manufactured or fabricated diving equipment must not be installed on the pool. The code does not restrict deck elevation in any Type pool including Type 0. 808.1 Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment shall be in accordance with this section. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment and appurtenances shall not be installed on a Type O pool. 2. Can a raised bond beam be considered an elevated platform that requires a diving envelope? For clarity in answering this question, our understanding of a raised bond beam aligns with this example - https://www.infinitepools.com/2019/01/15/what-is-raised-bond-beam-rbb/ A2: The elevated portion of the deck, or “raised bond beam”, as shown in the given picture contained in the above link, is not designed or intended for diving and does not constitute manufactured or fabricated diving equipment. Therefore, it does not trigger the application of section 804 or table 804.1. One can attempt to dive from any deck surface, and it is the responsibility of the owner and users to exercise appropriate personal judgment and responsibility (including constant adult supervision of children) in and around swimming pools. 808.8 Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks. Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks built on-site shall be permitted to be flush with the wall and shall be located in the diving area of the pool. Point A shall be in front of the wall at the platform or diving rock centerline. 808.9 Location. The forward tip of manufactured or fabricated diving equipment shall be located directly above Point A as defined by Section 808.6. 808.12 Platform height above waterline. The height of a stationary diving platform or a diving rock above the design waterline shall not exceed the dimensions in Table 808.12. DIVING PLATFORM OR APPURTENANCE HEIGHT ABOVE …
Diving Envelope n 1 Purpose To review building official’s interpretation requiring diving envelope when elevated surfaces are within 4 feet of the water edge. 2 Building Official Interpretation is the opinion of the building official It that all manufactured or field fabricated elevations that create a potential diving apparatus, located within the water edge, and not designed or 4 feet of intended as diving equipment per section 808 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), will be required to have a diving envelope as per section 804 of the same code. 3 Reasons For Interpretation For the purpose of clarification, Builders interpret the code to require a diving envelope only when the platform or appurtenance is designed as a launch point. 4 Determination This determination was made based on language provided in the 2018 ISPSC commentary and another recognized industry standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011. 808.1 Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment shall be in accordance with this section. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment and appurtenances shall not be installed on a Type O pool. ❖ Manufactured diving equipment includes diving boards and jump boards. Fabricated diving equipment includes built-on-site platforms, diving rocks, cavern roofs, etc. Where a pool is not designed in accordance with the minimum diving water envelope dimensions of Table 804.1, the pool is a non-diving pool and diving equipment, manufactured or fabricated, must not be installed on the pool. 1.8 Definitions - ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 Standard for Residential In ground Swimming Pools. Manufactured or field fabricated diving equipment for in ground swimming pools diving board/stand combination or manufactured platform. The term “field fabricated” covers diving platforms that may be fabricated on site, including but not limited to: platforms incorporated into elevated planters or water features, split-level decks, boulders, or diving rocks that may be poured into or mounted on a pool deck, etc. 5 Platform Height Above Waterline 808.12 Platform height above waterline. The height of a stationary diving platform or a diving rock above the design waterline shall not exceed the dimensions in Table 808.12. Type O. A non-diving pool. 6 Minimum Diving Water Envelope 7 Minimum Requirements 8 Official ICC Stance SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL [A] 104.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this …
SECTION 807 POOL FLOORS 807.1 Floor slopes. Floor slopes shall be in accordance with Sections 807.1.1 through 807.1.3. 807.1.1 Shallow end. The slope of the floor from the beginning of the shallow end to the deep area floor slope transition point, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point E to Point D, shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 7 units horizontal. 807.1.2 Shallow to deep transition. The shallow to deep area floor slope transition point, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point D, shall occur at a depth not less than 33 inches (838 mm) below the design waterline and at a point not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the beginning of the shallow end, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point E, except as specified in Section 809.7. 807.1.3 Deep end. The slope of the floor in the deep end, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point B to Point D, shall not exceed a slope of 1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal (33- percent slope). 807.2 Shallow end water depths. The design water depth as measured at the shallowest point in the shallow area shall be not less than 33 inches (838 mm) and not greater than 4 feet (1219 mm). Shallow areas designed in accordance with Sections 809.6, 809.7 and 809.8 shall be exempt from the minimum depth requirement. TYPES I–V. Residential pools suitable for the installation of diving equipment by type. TYPE O. A non-diving residential pool. 808.8 Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks. Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks built on-site shall be permitted to be flush with the wall and shall be located in the diving area of the pool. Point A shall be in front of the wall at the platform or diving rock centerline. 808.1 Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment shall be in accordance with this section. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment and appurtenances shall not be installed on a Type O pool.
MINUTES October 12, 2020 Modifications Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment to be held October 12, 2020 with Social Distancing The Board of Adjustment on October 12, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 11, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 12, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (October 11, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before October 11, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1/1 Reunión del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (October 12, 2020) a la 5:30 pm http://www.atxn.tv 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 (October 11, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Elaine Ramirez 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion-October 11, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en …
BOA Monthly Report July 2020-June 2021 October 12, 2020 Granted PP Cases 1 4 0 1 1) 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value 1) 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (4) (a) to increase shoreline frontage 2) 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) to decrease the required setback and increase the maximum allowable height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 – Development Standards a) (B) (2) reduce setback and b) (C) (1) (b) increase height limit 3) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (a) to increase the total area and (b) to increase the second floor area 4) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation 1) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 34 Oct. interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: 11 A. Granted 6 B. Postponed 0 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 4 E. Discussion Items 34 (Added Oct# 2020) F-1/1 September 14, 2020 Granted 1) 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback ct Regulations) (C) (3) to increase the 4 2) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin Distri maximum IC on a slope 3) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (B) 4) 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 from lot area 1) 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value 0 1 PP Cases Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Sept. interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: 10 A. Granted 2 B. Postponed 0 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 3 E. Discussion Items 26 26 0 (Added Sept # 2020) F-1/2 August 10, 2020 1) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) to reduce the Shoreline Setback 2) 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback 4) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum interior side setback; decrease the minimum rear yard setback; to increase …
BOA MEETING DATES for 2021 (2nd Monday) Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2021 City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street 5:30pm-11:30pm MEETING DATES January 11, 2021 February 8, 2021 March 8, 2021 April 12, 2021 May 10, 2021 June 14, 2021 July 12, 2021 August 9, 2021 September 13, 2021 October 11, 2021 November 8, 2021 December 13, 2021 BOA adopted dates on PENDING F-2/1
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. F-3/1
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 F-4/1
City Council & City Manager, WHEREAS, the members of the Austin Board of Adjustment (“BOA”), fees have increased to a point that many socioeconomically challenged families in the City have been priced out of the ability to have their due process rights met at the Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, the BOA would like to give a fair and equitable hearing to all citizens that believe they deserve a special exception to, or a hardship variance from, the land development code; and WHEREAS, the metropolitan area of the City of Austin has approximately 11% of its residents below the federal poverty limit who would be severely challenged or unable to pay the BOA current fee thereby preventing these citizens experiencing issues with Austin’s complex land development code from being able to come to our Board for relief; and WHEREAS, further complicating the situation there is a current public health crisis in the form of SARS-CoV-2 that has resulted in mass unemployment and loss of income; and WHEREAS, a large number of the recent BOA cases have been for issues related primarily to commercial development and large home/real estate developers instead of homes of working or middle class neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in the past the City of Austin has a history of providing financial assistance programs to assist its citizens and has been at the forefront of implementing policy that provides equity and access to government to all ie. Austin Energy CAP etc.; and WHEREAS, it is the desire that the City Council and City Manager support a fee assistance program for the Board of Adjustments in which the Board fully understands that the current fee structure was intended to reflect the actual cost of services provided by staff within the City, the BOA would like to be clear that any fee assistance program should not result in changes to staffing, rather, that the BOA and the staff provide a public good that should be provided by and supported with tax dollars and fees collected by the city, rather than wholly paid for by socioeconomically challenged applicants; and WHEREAS, the staff that serves the BOA provides exemplary customer service and board support duties, and our city should be proud of the professionalism and knowledge provided by its staff to residents; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Board of Adjustment hereby …
City Council & City Manager, WHEREAS, the members of the Austin Board of Adjustment (“BOA”), agree that fees have increased to a point that many socioeconomically challenged families in the City have been priced out of the ability to have their due process rights met at the Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, the BOA would like to give a fair and equitable hearing to all citizens that believe they deserve a special exception to, or a hardship variance from, the land development code; and WHEREAS, the metropolitan area of the City of Austin has approximately 11% of its residents below the federal poverty limit who would be severely challenged or unable to pay the BOA current fee thereby preventing these citizens experiencing issues with Austin’s complex land development code from being able to come to our Board for relief; and WHEREAS, further complicating the situation there is a current public health crisis in the form of SARS-CoV-2 that has resulted in mass unemployment and loss of income; and WHEREAS, there has been a noticeable lack of applications from the working or middle class neighborhoods in recent BOA cases and the majority have been for issues related primarily to commercial development and large home/real estate developers; and WHEREAS, in the past the City of Austin has a history of providing financial assistance programs to assist its citizens and has been at the forefront of implementing policy that provides equity and access to government to all i.e. Austin Energy CAP etc.; and WHEREAS, it is the desire that the City Council and City Manager support a fee assistance program for the Board of Adjustments in which the Board fully understands that the current fee structure was intended to reflect the actual cost of services provided by staff within the City, the BOA would like to be clear that any fee assistance program should not result in changes to staffing, rather, that the BOA and the staff provide a public good that should be provided by and supported with tax dollars and fees collected by the city, rather than wholly paid for by socioeconomically challenged applicants; and WHEREAS, the staff that serves the BOA provides exemplary customer service and board support duties, and our city should be proud of the professionalism and knowledge provided by its staff to residents; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2020-0007 BOA DATE: November 9th, 2020 ADDRESS: 2234 Guadalupe St OWNER: Tim Finley COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Eric Beegun ZONING: CS-CO-NP (West University) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 33 OLT 35 DIV D HORSTS LOUIS SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: allow for one (1) wall sign, one (1) blade sign, one (1) vinyl letter board all illuminated. SUMMARY: attach signs for Sweetgreen Restaurant ISSUES: already occurring with existing retail businesses ZONING LAND USES Site CS-CO-NP North CS-CO-NP South CS-CO-NP East West UNZ CS-NP General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay University Zone General Commercial Services NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee) Central Austin Community Development Corporation Central Austin Urbanists Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association My Guadalupe Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group University Area Partners West Campus Neighborhood Association C-1/1 ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C16-2020-0007 2234 Guadalupe St This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 333 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. C-1/2 C-1/3 C-1/4 C-1/5 C-1/6 C-1/7 Legend Addresses Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ TCAD Parcels TCAD Parcel IDs Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ 0.0 0 0.01 0.0 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: 1: 600 Notes This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. C-1/8 C-1/9 C-1/10 C-1/11 C-1/12 C-1/13 C-1/14 C-1/15 C-1/16 C-1/17 C-1/18 C-1/19 C-1/20 C-1/21 C-1/22 C-1/23 C-1/24 C-1/25 C-1/26 C-1/27 C-1/28 C-1/29 C-1/30
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0058 BOA DATE: November 9th, 2020 ADDRESS: 301 N. Pleasant Valley Rd OWNER: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: ZONING: MF-2-NP (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 BLK 22 OLT 13 DIV O DOWELL JOHN VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease minimum lot size requirement from 8,000 sq. ft. to 6,325 sq. ft. and decrease minimum lot width from 50 ft. to 46 ft. SUMMARY: erect new residential multi-family – 3 story building w/ 1 bedroom units. ISSUES: lot size is incongruent with City’s zoning ZONING LAND USES MF-2-NP Site SF-3-NP North South SF-3-NP East MF-2-NP West GR-MU-NP Multi-Family Single-Family Single-Family Multi-Family Community Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Barrio Unido Neighborhood Assn. Bike Austin Buena Vista Neighborhood Association Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Parque Zaragosa Neighborhood Association Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Tejano Town D-1/1 6TH S E L A N R E D E P S E L L A C A B A N S A S SANTA ROSA 4TH E C A P 3RD 2ND Y E L L A T V N A S A E L P Y A W D A O R B CESAR CHAVEZ WILLOW O N A L L 5TH N E D LIN Y R E L TIL Y R E L TIL CANTERBURY ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2020-0058 301 N. Pleasant Valley Rd This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 333 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. D-1/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com (cid:95) Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austinte(cid:91)as.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: F(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:81)g (cid:82)f (cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:86) a(cid:83)(cid:83)ea(cid:79) (cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:86) a(cid:79)(cid:79) affec(cid:87)ed c(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:88)c(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81) ac(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:92). This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronicall(cid:92). …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0062 BOA DATE: November 9th, 2020 ADDRESS: 13000 Kenswick Dr OWNER: Stacey Durham COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: Desra Bradford LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 16 BLK B HARRIS RIDGE PHS 2 SEC 1 REPLAT OF VARIANCE REQUEST: increase impervious cover from 45% to 48.94 SUMMARY: construct an inground swimming pool ZONING LAND USES Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Development Reserve Single-Family ZONING: SF-2 ISSUES: terrain Site North South East West SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 DR SF-2 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Harris Ridge Owner’s Association Harris Ridge Phase IV Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Growth Corridor Alliance Pflugerville Independent School District SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TechRidge Neighbors Yager Community D-2/1 R E T S E H C O R K WIC S N E K D R O F R E H AT E W B L U E F O X HATTERAS E AT G D L FIE B RIA R G A T E J O S H R I D G E N RIS G L E N R A H L A T C H W O O D V A R E M I N P O R T E R F I E L D DEXFORD BLAINE S E T R A C S E D DI L O H T R A B B R A D B U R Y ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY K O O R B N A D C OLLIN D ALE Y F A R E S NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2020-0062 13000 Kenswick Dr U A S S E D U A S S E D This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 333 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. D-2/2 D-2/3 D-2/4 D-2/5 D-2/6 D-2/7 D-2/8 D-2/9 D-2/10 D-2/11 D-2/12 D-2/13 D-2/14 D-2/15 D-2/16 D-2/17 D-2/18 D-2/19 D-2/20 D-2/21 D-2/22 D-2/23 D-2/24 D-2/25 D-2/26 D-2/27 D-2/28 D-2/29 D-2/30 D-2/31 D-2/32 D-2/33 D-2/34 D-2/35 D-2/36 D-2/37
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0065 BOA DATE: November 9th, 2020 ADDRESS: 3708 Robinson Ave OWNER: Sarah Haynie COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Joel Nolan ZONING: SF-3-NP (Upper Boggy Creek NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26 BLK 2 OLT 29 DIV C UNIVERSITY PARK SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: Accessory dwelling unit to be 6 ft. 7 in. instead of the 10 ft. to the rear of the principal structure requirement SUMMARY: erect an Accessory Dwelling Unit ISSUES: protected tree and location of existing house ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP CS-MU-V-CO-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Cherrywood Neighborhood Association Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team D-3/1 41ST 5 3 N IH 35 SB TO E 40TH ST B T O W IL S HIR E N IH 3 5 N 35 N O S BIN O R D O O W LY L O H R E N R E W R E V I R D E R R E K C E B 39TH 40T H T R E B L WIL 38TH 37T H C O N C O R D ST DIA N IH 35 SB TO E 32N N O M R A H L U T H E R 35 5 3 K C E R D E P P 5 U 3 E D G E W O O D K C E R D E P P 35 U WILSHIRE B R A D W O O D D O O H T W RIG W KIR K W O O D A S H W O O D 3 8 T H H A L F C L A R K S O N E T T E AY F A L 34TH 3 7 T H CONCORDIA E L B M A N R R E K ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS C15-2020-0065 CASE#: LOCATION: 3708 Robinson Ave This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0066 BOA DATE: November 9th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1509 E. 14th St OWNER: Josephat Valdez COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Joel Aldridge ZONING: SF-3-NP (Central East Austin NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: N 55 OF E 15 OF LOT 6 *& N 50 OF W 19 OF LOT 5 BLK 8 OLT 36 DIV B JOHNS C R SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet and reduce number of required off-street parking spaces from 2 to 0. SUMMARY: erect a single-family residence ISSUES: larger heritage oak, irregular shaped lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP P-H-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Public Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Davis-Thompson Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group D-4/1 D-4/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department One Texas Center | Phone: 512.978.4000 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # ROW # Tax # Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: 1509 E. 14th St Subdivision Legal Description: North 55' of East 15' of LOT 6 & North 50' of West 19' of LOT 5 BLK 8 OLT 36 DIV B JOHNS CR SUBDIVISION – issued Land status Determination C8I-2020-0157 Lot(s): 5 & 6 Outlot: 36 Zoning District: SF3 _ Block(s): 8 _ Division: B I/We Joel Aldridge, AIA of Aldridge Architecture Office, pllc on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0068 BOA DATE: November 9th, 2020 ADDRESS: 3115 Westlake Dr OWNER: Peter Huff COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Courtney Mogonye-McWhorter ZONING: LA / SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 21 SUR 1 SPARKS W ACR 2.69 VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce shoreline setback from 75 ft. to 15 ft. and increase impervious cover from 35% to 40% SUMMARY: erect a Single-Family Guest House ISSUES: main body and canal which each requires 75 ft. shoreline setback ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West LA / SF-3 LA / SF-3 LA / SF-3 LA / SF-3 LA – SF-3 Lake Austin / Single-Family Lake Austin / Single-Family Lake Austin / Single-Family Lake Austin / Single-Family Lake Austin / Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR – BCP Travis County Natural Resources The Island on Westlake Owners Association D-5/1 ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2020-0068 3115 Westlake Dr This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 333 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. D-5/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. please complete Section as needed. For Office Use Only If more space is required, Section 1: Applicant Statement 3115 Westlake Drive, Austin, Texas 78746 2.69 acres of land as further described on Addendum A Courtney Mogonye-McWhorter (Sprouse Law) Peter Huff October 8 2020 single family residential guest house D-5/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: Applicant is seeking a variance from Section 25-2-551(B), LA shoreline reduction, as to the ____________________________________________________________________________ canal only from 75' to 15' and a variance from Section 25-2-551(C)(3)(a) to increase the allowed ____________________________________________________________________________ impervious cover from 35% to 40% ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0069 BOA DATE: November 9th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1230 Rockcliff Dr OWNER: Malia Muir COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Courtney Mogonye-McWhorter ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 LAKECLIFF 492SQ FT OF LOT 15 BLK B PRESERVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease shoreline setback from 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect a single-family residence ISSUES: main body and canal have a 25 ft shoreline setback ZONING LAND USES Site LA North LA South LA LA East West LA Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources D-6/1 T O R T U G A T O R T U G A S H A D O W O A K R O C K C L I F F HIDDEN CANYON N O Y N A C D N A L S I L A K E P L A C E NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2020-0069 1230 Rockcliff Dr CORU M W E S TL A K E ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 333 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. D-6/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department E]T ITgPb :T]cTa j FW^]T5 0,-)423)/+++ 0+0 9Pac^] H_aX]Vb G^PS’ 8dbcX]’ ITgPb 232+/ Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. (/08 )6620+)9054 08 ) .022)*2- &$% 9/)9 +)4 *- +5362-9-, -2-+97540+)22<# (5 -48:7- <5:7 04.573)9054 088 );-," +20+1 /-7- 95 ’);- 9/- .573 95 <5:7 +536:9-7"9 /-4 56-4 <5:7 +56< )4, +54904:-# IWT IPQ ZTh \Ph QT dbTS c^ ]PeXVPcT c^ TPRW UXT[S6 HWXUc & IPQ \^eTb c^ cWT _aTeX^db UXT[S) IWT <]cTa ZTh PRcXePcTb [X]Zb’ T\PX[b’P ]S Qdcc^]b)J bT cWT J_ # ;^f] 8aa^f ZThb c^ bRa^[[ cWa^dVW Sa^_(S^f] [Xbcb P]S RWTRZ Q^gTb’ P]S WXc< ]cTa c^ \PZT P bT[TRcX^]) …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: Monday October 12, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0050 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral (OUT) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) n/a APPLICANT: Rick Rasberry OWNER: Meredith Dreiss ADDRESS: 3002 SCENIC DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (4) (a) to increase shoreline frontage from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 30 percent (requested), (30 percent existing) in order to remodel an existing Boat Dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code (4) the Width of a dock measured parallel to the shoreline of the lot or tract where the dock is proposed, and including all access and appurtenances, may not exceed: (a) 20 percent of the shoreline frontage, if the shoreline width exceeds 70 feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. FINDING: E-1/1 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 E-1/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0050 BOA DATE: October 12th, 2020 ADDRESS: 3002 Scenic Dr. OWNER: Meredith Dreiss COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Rick Raspberry ZONING: SF-3-NP (West Austin Neighborhood Group) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK D *FIRST RESUB OF BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase shoreline frontage from 20 percent (20%) to 30 percent (30%) SUMMARY: remodel and replace existing Boat Dock. ISSUES: existing non-compliant and non-conforming conditions of existing Boat Dock. ZONING LAND …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-4 DATE: Monday October 12, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0057 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral (OUT) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) N/A APPLICANT: Lauren Jones OWNER: Bryan E. Mayo ADDRESS: 901 TERRELL HILL DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and b) Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story from 3 feet (maximum allowed) to 8 feet (requested) above the "average elevation" in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 3, 3.3.3 (B) (2) Gross Floor Area states Porches, basements, and attics that meet the following requirements shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area: (B) 2. The finished floor of the first story is not more than three feet above the average elevation at the intersections of the minimum front yard setback line and the side property lines. from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility E-3/1 BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for E-3/2 E-3/3 E-3/4 E-3/5 E-3/6 E-3/7 E-3/8 E-3/9 E-3/10 E-3/11 E-3/12 E-3/13 E-3/14 E-3/15 E-3/16 E-3/17 E-3/18 E-3/19 E-3/20 E-3/21 E-3/22 E-3/23 E-3/24 E-3/25 E-3/26 E-3/27 E-3/28 E-3/29 E-3/30 …
sweetgreen THE DRAG C16-2020-0007 / 2234 GUADALUPE STREET Eric Beegun – sweetgreen Head of Real Estate/West C-1/1-PRESENTATION • Unique Strip of Commercial • Location across from the University • Significant car/bus traffic • Significant student/pedestrian traffic / bicycle lanes • Retail /Service Uses • All Existing Retail have Illuminated Signage • Existing Restaurants have an existing presence/following • Sweetgreen needs to make our presence known on this strip to succeed. • Sweetgreen needs to be seen equally at night as during the day. THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/2-PRESENTATION SECTION 25 -10-133 - UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT SIGNS (G) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic or moving images. SWEETGREEN is therefore requesting a variance to permit our proposed Wall and Blade Signs to be illuminated with the neon lighting system detailed on our plans originally submitted to the City of Austin. THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/3-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/4-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/5-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/6-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/7-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/8-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/9-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/10-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/11-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/12-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/13-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/14-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/15-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/16-PRESENTATION THE DRAG - 2234 GUADALUPE STREET C-1/17-PRESENTATION Findings of Fact 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits any reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of the site such as dimensions, landscaping, or topography, because: This section of Guadalupe Street is predominantly commercial/retail businesses providing food, beverage and essentials for the student body of the University and residential apartments/condos/homes that reside behind and west of this strip of retail. Virtually each and every commercial retailer has signage that is illuminated to help direct potential consumers to their front doors. Strict enforcement specifically item (G) of this Article, will absolutely put sweetgreen at a distinct disadvantage and would prohibit them of a reasonable opportunity to compete by providing adequate signage. Signage that would equally allow their business to stand out amongst those already in place and having a presences, recognition and familiarity to the neighborhood. 2. …
1* Selections are a representation of design and may not be exact product installed due to availability and timelines.301 N Pleasant Valley DrDesign Decisions & Material Selectionswww.fortunatefoundations.comBoard of Adjustments - November 9, 2020@fortunatefoundations@fortunatefoundationsD-1/1-PRESENTATION FORTUNATE FOUNDATIONSGreen builder and real estate developer based in East Austin•22 completed homes in past 12 months●3 homes in the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood●New Headquarters under construction IN GJT (East 2nd St) •Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rated structures●Strive to achieve 5-star ratings on every home●Energy efficiency (via insulation & HVAC system design)●Water-efficient fixtures and landscapes●Materials recycling and waste reduction●Solar panels included on every feasible structure•Experienced with urban infill projects, with a focus on:●Accentuating unique lot characteristics●Good cooperation with neighborsD-1/2-PRESENTATION THE PROPERTY•Lot is zoned MF-2-NP•Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan•Located in East Austin zip 78702•Lot is surrounded by MF-2 •Our project aligns with COA planning & zoning, fits the character of the neighborhood•Hardship is related to parcel size and shapeSeeking Variances for lot size and width D-1/3-PRESENTATION HARDSHIPMinimum lot size for MF-2 is 8000 sqft•301 NPleasantValleyDris 6325 sqftMinimum lot width for MF-2 is 50’•301 N Pleasant Valley Dr is 46’ x 137.5’Govalle/Johnston Terrace FLUM specifies multifamily use for this land parcel.#Neighborhood Serving Mixed Useincludes local retail uses, office space, day care, community center.##Mix of Neighborhood servingretail, commercial uses &residential.#Area along west side of Koerner-Mix of commercial & residentialuses - accomodates live/workuses such as art/craft studios &residences.Remainder of site- majorcommercial development orcommercial/ office/ residential mix.#Mix of uses- commericalclose to Airport transitioningto residential along Springdale.#Airport commercialcorridor- variety of commercial uses.#Airport CommercialCorridor-variety ofcommercialuses.#########Warehousing &/or office usesthat are buffered from adjacentsingle family residential. The portion of the property adjacentto the single family properties isto be maintained as a buffer.1. 3. rr#Affordable seniorsMulti-family housing.#Affordable seniorsMulti-family housing#Mix of retail/ commercial& residential. Could includesome residential apartments.Mix of commercial & residential. Could accommodate live/worktype units for art/craft studio uses.#Mix of neighborhoodcompatible commercial& residential.#Small scale commercial mixed use.#Mixed use- retail or othercommercial on ground floor,residential units above or behind.Important gateway site toneighborhood.Mixed Employment District-discrete district of local manufacturing and commercial uses.Mixed Use District- mix of mostlysmall scale retail - personal services,restaurant, other commercial uses - &/or residential/ single family backfrom river.#7th Street Corridor- amix of mostly commercial usesincluding restaurants, personalservices, general retail, etc.#CivicfacilitiesIndustrial District-with conditions toprotect environment.2. #Major Employment Districtincludes industrial & warehousing/distribution uses serving Airport &City wide needs. Access to & from183 & not on neighborhood streets.#Open space#Industrial Park. The portion of theproperty adjacent to the single family …
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 D-5/1-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST 1. LDC 25-2-551(B) – reduce the Lake Austin shoreline setback on the canal only from 75’ to 15’. 2. LDC 25-2-551(C)(3)(a) – increase the allowed impervious cover from 35% to 40% in a slope category within the 0-15% slope. D-5/2-PRESENTATION AERIALS D-5/3-PRESENTATION REASONABLE USE • The property owner is requesting an increase to impervious cover and a shoreline setback as to the canal 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. D-5/4-PRESENTATION HARDSHIPS • The slough accounts for 16,757 square feet; • The 75’ shoreline setback from the main channel is 12,545.8 square feet; • The 75’ shoreline setback 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; D-5/5-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 extends 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. D-5/6-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. D-5/7-PRESENTATION SITE PLAN D-5/8-PRESENTATION Slope Map D-5/9-PRESENTATION Impervious Cover Calculation D-5/10-PRESENTATION Impervious Cover Calculation With 15’ Canal Setback D-5/11-PRESENTATION FLOOR PLAN D-5/12-PRESENTATION PHOTOS OF SUBJECT SITE D-5/13-PRESENTATION PHOTOS OF SUBJECT SITE D-5/14-PRESENTATION OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN AREA D-5/15-PRESENTATION
1230 Rockcliff Road Austin, Texas 78746 Case#C15-2020-0060 D-6/1-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST 1. LDC 25-2-551(B) – reduce the Lake Austin shoreline setback on the canal only from 25’ to 10’ D-6/2-PRESENTATION AERIAL D-6/3-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. D-6/4-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. D-6/5-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. D-6/6-PRESENTATION SURVEY D-6/7-PRESENTATION SITE PLAN This site plan shows the impervious cover calculations without the variance. D-6/8-PRESENTATION SITE PLAN This site plan shows the impervious cover calculations with the variance. D-6/9-PRESENTATION PHOTO OF SUBJECT SITE D-6/10-PRESENTATION PHOTOS OF SUBJECT SITE D-6/11-PRESENTATION PHOTOS OF SUBJECT SITE D-6/12-PRESENTATION OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN AREA 1304 Rockcliff Rd D-6/13-PRESENTATION OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN AREA 1314 Rockcliff Rd D-6/14-PRESENTATION OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN AREA 1318 Rockcliff Rd D-6/15-PRESENTATION
E-1/23 E-1/24 CITY OF AUSTIN – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SITE PLAN APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: SP-2020-1025C 0 Clarissa E. Davis UPDATE: U0 PHONE #: 512-974-1423 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: BOAT DOCK & BULKHEAD 3002 SCENIC DR SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: March 11, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: March 12, 2020 February 11, 2020 1 DAY HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE UPDATE DEADLINE STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent site plan submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated site plan submittal. The site plan will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your site plan is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 25-5-113): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this site plan application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is December 31, 2020. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: A formal update submittal is required. Please bring a copy of this report with you upon submittal to Intake. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on the following business day. Please submit 6 copies of the plans and 6 copies of a letter that address each comment for distribution to the following reviewers. Clearly label information or packets with the reviewer’s name if intended for a specific reviewer. No distribution is required for the Planner 1 and only the letter is required for Austin Water Utility Development Services. Please note: if Austin Water rejects a plan on Update 2, a fee is due at or before resubmittal. Please contact Intake for the fee amount. REVIEWERS: Planner …
E-1/62 E-1/63 E-1/64 E-1/65 E-1/66 E-1/67 E-1/68 E-1/69 E-1/70 City of Austin Environmental Resource Inventory - Critical Environmental Feature Worksheet 1 2 3 4 9 Project Name: 3002 Scenic Boat Dock Replacement Project Address: 3002 Scenic Drive Site Visit Date: December 5, 2019 Environmental Resource Inventory Date: December 18, 2019 5 6 7 8 Primary Contact Name: Phone Number: Rick Rasberry 512-970-0371 Prepared By: Rick Rasberry Email Address: rick@rickrasberry.com FEATURE TYPE {Wetland,Rimrock, Bluffs,Recharge Feature,Spring} FEATURE ID FEATURE LONGITUDE (WGS 1984 in Meters) (eg S-1) coordinate notation coordinate notation X Y Length Avg Height X FEATURE LATITUDE (WGS 1984 in Meters) WETLAND DIMENSIONS (ft) RIMROCK/BLUFF DIMENSIONS (ft) RECHARGE FEATURE DIMENSIONS Y Z Trend Springs Est. Discharge cfs Canyon Rimrock/Seep Complex CRSC-1 LOCATED AT ELEVATIONS 520-535 MSL 100+ 15-20 Wetland CEF in Taylor Slough W-1 12 125 LOCATED IN TAYLOR SLOUGH WITHIN 150' OF SITE AND DELINEATED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "CEF IDENTIFICATION 3002 SCENIC DR" City of Austin Use Only CASE NUMBER: For rimrock, locate the midpoint of the segment that describes the feature. For wetlands, locate the approximate centroid of the feature and the estimated area. For a spring or seep, locate the source of groundwater that feeds a pool or stream. DMS DD Wetland Rimrock Recharge Feature Spring Seep Please state the method of coordinate data collection and the approximate precision and accuracy of the points and the unit of measurement. Method Accuracy YES NO GPS Surveyed Other x sub-meter meter > 1 meter x Professional Geologists apply seal below WPD ERM ERI-CEF-01 Page 7 of 8 E-1/71 Legend EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT Addresses Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Contours Year- 2017 2 Ft Contours 10 Ft Contours Spring Wetland Rock Outcrop Grassland Biological Resource Buffer 0.0 0 0.01 0.0 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 600 Notes E-1/72 1997 BLACK/WHITE Legend Addresses Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Contours Year- 2017 2 Ft Contours 10 Ft Contours EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT 0.0 …
E-1/97 E-1/98 E-1/99 E-1/100 E-1/101 E-1/102 Director of Development Services Department December 19, 2019 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Re: Dear Director: Total Fiscal Surety Amount = $466.00 Very truly yours, Rick Rasberry Ricky “Rick” Rasberry, CESSWI Fiscal Security Estimate Site Plan Application Proposed Boat Dock Replacement Shoreline Erosion Control Development 3002 Scenic Dr. Please accept this reply in conformance with staff’s request for fiscal security estimate based on Appendix S-1 of the Environmental Criteria Manual, as follows: Silt Fence .....$3.00 per linear ft. X 20 linear ft. = $60.00 Standard 609S Native Grasslands for Erosion Control .....$7.00 per sq yd X 58 sq yd = $406.00 Please let me know if you should have any questions or require any additional information. E-1/103 Rick Rasberry, CESSWI Lake Austin Boat Dock & Shoreline Permits 512-970-0371 r E-1/104 E-1/105 E-1/106 E-1/107 E-1/108 E-1/109 E-1/110 E-1/111
3002 SCENIC DR BOAT DOCK REPLACEMENT Permit/Case: 2020-000042 BA Applicant: Rick Rasberry Homeowner: Meredith Dreiss (available to answer questions by phone) Description: Remove the existing non-compliant dock and replace a with compliant dock per the same and congruent previous City authorizations, as allowed for, in the approved and released Site Plan Permit SP-01-0251D We feel that it is worth mentioning again that the current owner acquired the property with a belief that the dock was compliant and conforming with City rules. LDC Chapter 25-2-893 provides for a dock as an accessary use to a principal residence, and site plan SP-01-0251D permitted a 22’X30’ dock on the site. As we have discussed previously, the existing dock is substantially non-compliant and the current owner has taken exceptional actions to propose a conforming replacement design that would utilize the existing steel pilings on land. Eliminating piling removal/replacement on land would undoubtedly be the most environmentally protective approach for the site plan dock replacement work. City staff have maintained that the proposed 22’X30’ dock would not qualify for replacement under the “Site Plan Remove and Replacement” rules enumerated in LDC Chapter 25-5 since it would have to be “totally demolished.” It is our interpretation that the replacement rules, do in fact, allow for a person to develop or use the land for a dock with the same conditions as approved and released by the city on April 18, 2002. We do not find where the LDC Chapter 25-5, Site Plan Remove and Replacement Rules, prohibits demolition with any proposed site plan replacement work. The proposed work to “replace” the dock does not include “total demolition” as the existing structural pilings would remain in congruence per the City’s April 18, 2002 approval provided in SP-01-0251D. Regarding any hardship findings, we believe that denial of the proposed replacement dock could result in an increased risk of environmental harm and/or hardship to the land/waterway, since any revised major dock designs would necessitate removing and replacing the structural pilings. Any increased disturbance to the shoreline and areas near critical environmental features presents a greater risk of harm/hardship to water quality and the environment. We believe there are also a number of economic and personal hardships that the owner is confronting since the reliance interest, the 22’X30’ footprint of accessory dock for which the owner decided their property affairs, and acquired at the time of purchase of the legal …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-3 DATE: Monday October 12, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0054 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral (OUT) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) N/A APPLICANT: Mari Russ OWNER: Matthew Satter ADDRESS: 3612 GOVALLE AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (a) to increase the total area of a Second Dwelling Unit; unit not to exceed 1,100 total square feet or Floor to Area Ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller (maximum allowed) to 2,000 square feet (requested) and (b) to increase the second floor area of a Second Dwelling Unit; 550 square feet on second floor (maximum allowed) to 1,100 square feet (requested) in order to erect an Accessory Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2-774 (C) The Second Dwelling Unit: (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ration of 0.15, whichever is smaller; and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any; and (6) may not be used as a Short Term Rental for more than 30 days in a calendar year if the second dwelling unit was constructed after October 1, 2015. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to E-2/1 Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for E-2/2 3612 GOVALLE AVE DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST …
E-2/32 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 08/17/20 E-2/33 DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN V‐001 08/17/20 E-2/34 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: "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." DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT V‐002 08/17/20 E-2/35 3612 GOVALLE AVE VARIANCE REQUEST: IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE EXISTING 1937 COTTAGE WHICH SITES AT THE STREETFRONT ON 3612 GOVALLE AVE, THE OWNER IS REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN ADU SQUARE FOOTAGE. SPECIFICALLY, A VARIANCE FROM 25-2-774-C-5-a: "SECOND DWELLING UNIT MAY NOT EXCEED: 1,100 TOTAL SQFT OR A FAR OF 0.15, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER" - MAX ALLOWED: 1,100 SQFT - THE OWNER IS REQUESTING 2,000 SQFT; 25-2-774-C-5-b: SECOND DWELLING UNIT MAY NOT EXCEED 550 SQFT ON THE SECOND STORY." - MAX ALLOWABLE: 550 SQFT - THE OWNER IS REQUESTING 1,100 SQFT. FIRST FLOOR: 900 SQFT SECOND FLOOR: 1,100 SQFT DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST VARIANCE REQUEST V‐003 09/24/20 E-2/36 3600 GOVALLE AVE 3600 GOVALLE DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST 3600 GOVALLE V‐004 09/23/20 E-2/37 3602 GOVALLE AVE 3602 GOVALLE DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST 3602 GOVALLE V‐005 09/23/20 E-2/38 3604 GOVALLE AVE DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3604 GOVALLE 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST 3604 GOVALLE V‐006 09/23/20 E-2/39 3606 GOVALLE AVE DROPHOUSE …
Re: 3612 Govalle Ave The Govalle Neighborhood Association supports the variance at 3612 Govalle Ave. Maintaining the house in the front helps maintain the character of the neighborhood which is rapidly being whipped away by developers. In fact, the Land Development Code revision that was proposed last year had a provision wherein if a developer maintained the front facade of the house then greater density could be built on the lot. Applicant is not asking for greater density or an increase in the allowable permeable cover, rather applicant is asking to maintain the house in the front and build a larger house in the back, a reverse of the typical large house in front and ADU in the back. Additionally, the surrounding lots also have similar density in the back. For these reasons the Govalle Neighborhood Association supports this variance. July 18, 2020 Sincerely, /Jessica L. Eley/ Jessica L. Eley Co-Chair GNA /Candace Fox/ Candace Fox Co-Chair E-2/51 E-2/52 E-2/53 E-2/54
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 10/23/2020 E-2/1-PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION I WISH TO PROVIDE SOME CONTEXT AS TO WHY THIS DECISION IS IMPORTANT TO US AND HOW BOTH MY EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND ENABLES ME TO BE SENSITIVE TO THE SAME CONCERNS THAT HAVE BEEN NOTED PREVIOUSLY BY THIS COMMITTEE. IT IS MY HOPE THAT WITH THIS CONTEXT ‐ ALONG WITH CONSIDERATION OF THE TIME, EFFORT, AND COSTS ASSOCIATED IN PURSUIT OF THIS GOAL ‐ YOU ARE ABLE TO APPROVE THIS VARIANCE REQUEST. IN 2011, I FOUNDED SHiP: STUDENTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT LSU, WHICH STILL OPERATES AS A STUDENT GROUP TODAY. THE GROUP HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING VISTING PROFESSORS TO INSTRUCT AT LSU SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE'S FIRST COURSE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION. STILL UNDER MY MENTORSHIP, IN 2012, SHiP WAS AWARDED FIRST PLACE IN THE CHARLES E. PETERSON PRIZE ‐ AN AWARD GIVEN BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVCE OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIORS ‐ FOR DOCUMNETATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES. MY TIME SPENT AT VIRGINIA TECH, THROUGH THE WASHINGTON ALEXANDRIA ARCHITECTURE CONSORTIUM (WAAC), PROVIDED MANY OPPURTINITIES INCLUDING SITTING ON HEARINGS REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN GUIDELINES. I ALSO WAS HONORED TO INTERN AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON DC ‐ OUR NATION'S MUSEUM THAT IS DEDICATED TO THE HISTORY AND IMPACT OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. THE MUSEUM HAS A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON BUILDING HERITAGE, URBAN DESIGN, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION. DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST INTRODUCTION V‐001 10/23/20 E-2/2-PRESENTATION DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN V‐002 08/17/20 E-2/3-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 …
FOURTH WORKSHOP, LLC 4304 Caswell Avenue Austin, TX 78751 23 October 2020 Ms. Elaine Ramirez, et. al. Board of Adjustment Austin, TX Re: 901 Terrell Hill Drive Request for Variance from the Land Development code, Section 25-2-492 Dear Members of the Board of Adjustment, Thank you for the second opportunity to speak about the property located at 901 Terrell Hill Drive. We have chosen to focus our efforts on requesting a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations), which reduces the minimum front yard setback requirement from 25'-0" to 15'-0.” We no longer seek a variance that qualifies the garage, below the main level, as a basement. As confirmed by members of The Board in the October hearing, the property suffers from two characteristics that qualify as hardships: (1) a pie shape and (2) a steep slope. The widest portion of the lot occurs at the front of the property; and additionally, the grade slopes ten feet across the width of the lot and twenty-one feet from the rear to the front. The Owners purchased the property in 2014, with an intent to upgrade the existing house to suit their needs. After replacing appliances and cosmetically updating the interiors, the City informed them that the house, as it stood, was not code compliant. The roof structure, foundation, and wiring all needed to be brought up to code before a final CO could be given. As such, no permitted work could be pursued without a structural update and electrical service and wiring update which was not worth pursuing given the other limitations they were already working around and other quality issues they uncovered along the way. Faced with the decision of whether to invest a significant sum toward renovation, or else allocate those funds toward new construction, the Owners chose to remove and donate all of the improvements to Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore and then demolish the home and design a new one—tailored specifically to them. Seven years and ~$700,000 dollars later, they are now requesting a variance that will deliver a quality design to the site, satisfy their immediate neighbor’s requests, and deliver their usability requirements. The variance is not being requested to maximize size of structure, conditioned space, FAR exemptions or project costs. As the fourth architectural outfit that the Owners have hired, we can speak to the myriad designs that fit on the …
Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment to be held November 9, 2020 with Social Distancing November 9, 2020 Modifications The Board of Adjustment on November 9, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 8, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 9, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (November 8, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before November 8, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (November 9, 2020) a la 5:30 pm http://www.atxn.tv 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 (November 8, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Elaine Ramirez 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion-November 8, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / …
November 6, 2020 Michael Klingl 2234 Guadalupe St Austin TX, 78705 Re: C16-2020-0007 Dear Michael, Property Description: LOT 33 OLT 35 DIV D HORSTS LOUIS SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for one (1) wall sign, one (1) blade sign, and a vinyl letter board, all illuminated; In order to provide signage for Sweetgreen restaurant in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign 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 C-1
November 6, 2020 Laurence Ramirez 301 N Pleasant Valley Rd Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0058 Dear Laurence, Property Description: LOT 1 BLK 22 OLT 13 DIV O DOWELL JOHN Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment to consider variance(s) from the following sections from the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) a) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 8,000 square feet (required) to 6,325 square feet (requested); b) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 46 feet (requested); In order to erect a three-story Multi-Family residence in a “MF-2-NP”, Multi-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance’s requested 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 D-1
