PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Commissioners Absent: Claire Hempel Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adam Materne: Made comments regarding confusion with understanding how the Planning Commission operates and how certain decisions were made when it came to safety. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, were postponed to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 Location: 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 13, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0038 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC (Manny Farahani) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney GR-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Staff recommends GR-V-CO-DB90-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 13, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 9 Location: 3710 Cedar Street, Central Austin Combined …
Reference Document Pg #/ Section # of document Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change, IF necessary (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) References and Notes (if needed) Potential Notice Requirements No. Item (N. Lamar/S. Congress Station Area Vision Plans) Commission er Proposing Amendmen t This row for amendment tracking 1 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan 2 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan Ahmed, Azhar, Johnson, Woods Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 Pg 27, 16 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 p. 21 3 4 5 6 7 Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 p27 p27 p41 On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use. Facilitate access to the North Lamar Transit Center with improved connectivity from the Transit Center northbound to Powell Lane extension and eastbound across North Lamar with a separate bicycle and pedestrian bridge, aligning with proposed Austin Light Rail plans. Request staff provide an update within six months to share next steps to bring base zones within ETOD into compliance with vision plans. Prohibit new auto-oriented uses (consistent with uses prohibited in DB- ETOD) within ETOD areas. On FLUM, expand TOD Mixed-Use east and west along both sides of US 290 to the edge of the SCTC 1/2 mile boundary, except where doing so would reduce existing allowable density. On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use and those recommended for TOD Mixed-Use in amendment 5. Identify additional east-west and north- south multimodal connections within the S Congress Station Area and between surrounding areas. (i.e. between Alpine Road and Warehouse Row; between Lareina Dr and S Congress) No No No No No No No Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing
From: To: Subject: Date: Garcia, Ella Brown, Destiny Fw: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:20:18 AM From: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 3:18 PM To: Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH This is all I have. Maureen From: Pam Bell Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 2:53 PM To: Adam Stephens Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Bart Whatley <betsy.greenberg@gmail.com>; Homer Parsegian ; betsy greenberg ; Rick Iverson Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH ; Karen McGraw External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Adam, Did you not receive my email to not send the note about the AGE property while NUNA pursued other options? We requested and received a Planning Commission postponement until May 27. We met with City planning staff this morning, next we meet with the developer. Don’t know how your note will affect our case. Pam Bell 512.560.1953 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 2 On May 9, 2025, at 1:31 PM, Adam Stephens wrote: For the property at 3710 Cedar Street, CANPAC (the contact team for this planning area) supports the plan amendment change to MF. Adam Stephens, co-chair CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 92 of 2
From: To: Subject: Date: Garcia, Ella Brown, Destiny Fw: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:20:18 AM From: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 3:18 PM To: Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH This is all I have. Maureen From: Pam Bell Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 2:53 PM To: Adam Stephens Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Bart Whatley <betsy.greenberg@gmail.com>; Homer Parsegian ; betsy greenberg ; Rick Iverson Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH ; Karen McGraw External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Adam, Did you not receive my email to not send the note about the AGE property while NUNA pursued other options? We requested and received a Planning Commission postponement until May 27. We met with City planning staff this morning, next we meet with the developer. Don’t know how your note will affect our case. Pam Bell 512.560.1953 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 2 On May 9, 2025, at 1:31 PM, Adam Stephens wrote: For the property at 3710 Cedar Street, CANPAC (the contact team for this planning area) supports the plan amendment change to MF. Adam Stephens, co-chair CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 92 of 2
Subject: Letter of Support for NPA-2024-0018.02 at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd. Dear Planning Commission, My name is Alejandro de la Vega, and I am a resident of the Highland Neighborhood. I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed development at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd., which includes an amendment to increase the maximum building height. I moved to this neighborhood because of its potential to become a model for a walkable, bikeable and transit-friendly hub outside of downtown. I commute to my job at UT by bike or bus exclusively, and hope to see changes in our neighborhood that support multi-modal transit. This development's proposed density is entirely appropriate and much needed, given the exceptional access to public transportation in our area. The site is served by numerous bus routes, including the high-frequency MetroRapid 801 and local routes like the 1, operating directly on Lamar Boulevard. Furthermore, the proximity to the CapMetro Redline at Crestview Station provides a critical transit link for the neighborhood. I am particularly excited for how this development will improve the urban fabric, with an active edge along the Lamar Blvd frontage, with pedestrian-oriented commercial uses. Currently, the land use for this site is nowhere near what should be expected for a major transit hub, and the cityscape is in desperate need of improvement. This project represents a positive step towards responsible urban development, and I urge you to approve it. Sincerely, Alejandro de la Vega 6802 Isabelle Dr. 08 NPA-2024-0018.02 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 41 of 1
Subject: Letter of Support for NPA-2024-0018.02 at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd. Dear Planning Commission, My name is Alejandro de la Vega, and I am a resident of the Highland Neighborhood. I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed development at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd., which includes an amendment to increase the maximum building height. I moved to this neighborhood because of its potential to become a model for a walkable, bikeable and transit-friendly hub outside of downtown. I commute to my job at UT by bike or bus exclusively, and hope to see changes in our neighborhood that support multi-modal transit. This development's proposed density is entirely appropriate and much needed, given the exceptional access to public transportation in our area. The site is served by numerous bus routes, including the high-frequency MetroRapid 801 and local routes like the 1, operating directly on Lamar Boulevard. Furthermore, the proximity to the CapMetro Redline at Crestview Station provides a critical transit link for the neighborhood. I am particularly excited for how this development will improve the urban fabric, with an active edge along the Lamar Blvd frontage, with pedestrian-oriented commercial uses. Currently, the land use for this site is nowhere near what should be expected for a major transit hub, and the cityscape is in desperate need of improvement. This project represents a positive step towards responsible urban development, and I urge you to approve it. Sincerely, Alejandro de la Vega 6802 Isabelle Dr. 09 C14-2024-0152 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 41 of 1
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Casey Haney Commissioners Absent: Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 22, 2025, were approve on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 Location: 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2025- 0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments, located at 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0038 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC (Manny Farahani) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney GR-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Staff recommends GR-V-CO-DB90-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-V-CO-DB90-NP for C14-2025- 0038 - Oak Hill Apartments, located at 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 9 Location: 3710 Cedar Street, Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area; Waller Creek Owner/Applicant: Austin Groups for the Elderly Agent: Request: Staff …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on March 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for March 10, 2025 The minutes from the meeting March 10, 2025, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second, on 11-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0007 Jay Hargrave for Hans Vaziri 601 Kinney Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2- 492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building to: A. For a flat roof, the highest point of the coping; B. For a mansard roof, the deck line; C. For a pitched or hip roof, the gabled roof or dormer with the highest average height; or D. For other roof styles, the highest point of the building. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion to Postpone to June 9, 2025; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JUNE 9, 2025. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 3. C15-2024-0048 Maximiliano Martinez, …
BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2025-0003 BOA DATE: Monday, May 12th, 2025 ADDRESS: 4900 Mueller Blvd OWNER: Ascension Seton COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Colton Gohlke ZONING: PUD LEGAL DESCRIPTION: DELL CHILDRENS SUBD RSB LOT 1 LOT 1A VARIANCE REQUEST: allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional nine (9) freestanding signs [total of eleven (11)] (requesting). SUMMARY: erect freestanding wayfinding signage ISSUES: locating hospital entrance and hospital building ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD Hospital parking garage parking lot offices parking garage NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Non-profit Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Mueller Community Associations Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance ITEM02/1 April 17, 2025 Colton Gohlke 4900 Mueller Blvd Austin TX, 78723 Property Description: DELL CHILDRENS SUBD RSB LOT 1 LOT 1A Re: C16-2025-0003 Dear Colton, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-10- 130 at 4900 Mueller Blvd. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. the request, provided Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM02/2 Board of Adjustment Sign Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, PDF that can be completed is a fillable electronically. To ensure your information is then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate key activates lists emails, and buttons. and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. to each field; links, Shift+ Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter Use the Up & Down Arrow …
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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 05 DATE: Monday, February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______VACANT (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet o (required) to 15 feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet o (required) to 5 feet (requested) Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% o (requested) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 o percent (requested) ITEM03/1 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT; November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; December 9, 2024 POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025; January 13, 2025 POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO FEBRUARY 10, 2025; FEB 10, 2025 POSTPONED TO MAY 12, 2025 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 …
Property Profile Legend Notes 2015 Aerial 0 300 600 ft 11/22/2024 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. ITEM03/22 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday October 14, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet o (required) to 15 feet (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet o (required) to 5 feet (requested) Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% o (requested) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 o percent (requested) ITEM03/23 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT 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 …
ITEM03/68 ITEM03/69 ITEM03/70 From: Subject: Date: Rawson Saunders School Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00:42 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jkreislemd@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution My wife,Elizabeth, and I live across Hillview from the Rawson Saunders School in Austin. They have been good neighbors and, certainly, are engaged in a worthy cause, educating children with dyslexia. We hope they can remain at their location and expand within the restrictions of a zoning variance. We OPPOSE a zoning change. Sent from my iP Sincerely, James and Elizabeth Kreisle CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM03/71 ITEM03/72 ITEM03/73 ITEM03/74 ITEM03/75 ITEM03/76 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Rawson application Monday, October 7, 2024 9:49:39 PM [You don't often get email from jdpaustin@me.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution I am a member of the Hillview Green Lane HOA. I object to the application and its change from the current school use, which actually is a non conforming use under their current zoning. We don’t want more commercial traffic in our neighborhood. The dense commercial zoning in such close proximity to Casis Elementary School would present more traffic problems and dangers to the young children and the drivers on an already congested 2 lane Exposition Boulevard as well as nearby residential streets. My regards, John D. Pieratt John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM03/77 ITEM03/78 ITEM03/79 ITEM03/80 ITEM03/81 ITEM03/82 ITEM03/83 ITEM03/84 ITEM03/85 ITEM03/86 ITEM03/87 ITEM03/88 ITEM03/89
