4507 NORTH INTERSTATE 35 Sign Proposal for Apple Tree Holdings Alex Ybarra Director, Apple Tree Holdings LLC 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 1 of 27 ITEM3/1-PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION The property at 4507 North Interstate 35 is uniquely situated at the I-35 split and is surrounded by several trees. 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 2 of 27 ITEM3/2-PRESENTATION LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Relevant Code: §25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign Districts) (B)(2)(b)(i) and §25-10-123 (B)(3)(a) which regulate the sign area and sign height, respectively. 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 3 of 27 ITEM3/3-PRESENTATION VARIANCE FINDINGS First: The existing sign is blocked from view by large trees, many of which are over 35 feet high. These trees are either on neighboring properties or city property; therefore, petitioner has no control over those trees. We would also like to preserve trees on the 4507 property to the fullest extent possible. The proximity to the I-35 split also causes visibility issues. 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 4 of 27 ITEM3/4-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 5 of 27 ITEM3/5-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 6 of 27 ITEM3/6-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 7 of 27 ITEM3/7-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 8 of 27 ITEM3/8-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 9 of 27 ITEM3/9-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 10 of 27 ITEM3/10-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 11 of 27 ITEM3/11-PRESENTATION SAMPLE FOOTER TEXT 4507 N IH 35 SVRD Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Page 12 of 27 ITEM3/12-PRESENTATION VARIANCE FINDINGS Second: The granting of these variances will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties as our assessment is that continued development of 4507 provides a benefit to the neighborhood through crime reduction, continued investment, and improvement of a previously abandoned property. Additionally, the LED sign is equipped with two photocells that ensure that the sign adjusts to ambient lighting conditions. This feature preserves ambient lighting conditions, whereas a traditional cabinet sign uses a light that is on a single fixed setting. These safeguards prevent any type of light pollution. 4507 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 3 DATE: September 12, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0005 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Agustina Rodriguez (out) ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jaden Rodriguez OWNER: Leo Garcia ADDRESS: 7712 ELROY RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (G) (1) from sign height of 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade (maximum allowed) to 40 feet (requested) above frontage street pavement grade in order to provide signage for The Circuit of the Americas in a “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-130 Commercial Sign District Regulations. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One Freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (G) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (1) 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (2) 6 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to October 10, 2022; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 10, 2022. FINDING: ITEM4/1 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM4/2 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase sign height of 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade to 40 feet SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2022-0005 BOA DATE: September 12th, 2022 ADDRESS: 7712 Elroy Rd OWNER: Leo Garcia COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AGENT: Jaden Rodriguez ZONING: PUD LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 797 SUR 5 WESTBROOK T B ACR 9.8026 SUMMARY: erect freestanding sign ISSUES: increased …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0066 BOA DATE: October 10th, 2022 ADDRESS: 1116, 110, 1112, 1114, 1118-1124, 1128-1130 W 6th St 605, 607 Blanco St OWNER: Clarks Village, LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Richard Suttle ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP; CS-MU-V-CO-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 19 BLK B OLT 2 DIV Z RAYMOND SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC 25-2-1063 ARTICLE 10 Compatibility Standards SUMMARY: erect a Mixed-Use project ISSUES: protected trees, on-site historical structures, significant grade change from northeast to southwest across the site ZONING CS-MU-CO-NP; CS-MU-V-CO-NP Site North MF-4-HD-NP South CS-MU-V-CO-NP East West CS-MU-V-CO-NP CS-1-MU-CO-HD-NP LAND USES General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan; General Commercial Services- Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan Multi-Family-High Density-Historic Designation General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan Commercial-Liquor Sales-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay- Historic Designation-Neighborhood Plan NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Old West Austin Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Historic Muny District Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group ITEM5/1 September 9, 2022 Andrew Linseisen 100 Congress Ave, Suite 1300 Austin TX, 78701 Property Description: LOT 19 BLK B OLT 2 DIV Z RAYMOND SUBD Re: C15-2022-0066 Dear Andrew, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variances from LDC Sections 25-2-1063(B), 25-2- 1063(C)(1), 25-2-1063(C)(2), and 25-2-1063(C)(3) at 607 Blanco St, 1110, 1112, 1114, 1116, 1118-20, 1122-24, and 1128 W 6th St. . Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Specifically, any proposed construction on this site must meet 15’ radial clearance from any existing overhead electrical facilities (lines, poles, etc.). 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. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM5/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application - …
Agenda Item 11: ASO and City of Austin Strategic Development Plan Animal Advisory Commission October 10, 2022 Letter to Austin CM and CFO concerning SD28 Dear City Manager Spencer Cronk and Chief Financial Officer Ed Van Eenoo: We recommend that the City of Austin include information about the Austin Animal Center and our many programs for Austin citizens in the upcoming Strategic Development 28 Plan (SD28). The Animal Advisory Commission, as well as Austin Animal Center leadership and staff, were disappointed when no mention was made of Austin’s Animal Center and our many valuable programs for helping Austin’s animals in the last Strategic Development Plan. There is a tremendous amount of hard work done every day of the year for the animals of Austin by Shelter Staff, supported by the hard work of many Austin citizens who volunteer their time and donate their money to help make the lives of Austin’s companion animals better. This extends out to our many Austin Partner Organizations, all of which contribute to our goal of the best No-Kill Shelter in the world. It is an unfortunate omission that such hard work on such an important City function is lacking from a Strategic Plan for our City. Animals are family to many Austin residents - let us be more inclusive in the upcoming Austin Strategic Plan! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Dr. Craig Nazor Chair, Animal Advisory Commission
September 2022 September 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT • Austin Animal Center restricted intake to emergencies effective September 13. • Austin Animal Center reopened for adoption and reclaim on Sundays beginning September 25. • The live outcome rate for September was 97.68 percent. • A total of 747 animals were brought to the shelter which included 398 dogs, 309 cats, 25 wild animals, four guinea pigs, three rabbits, three domestic birds, one snake, and one tortoise. • A total of 698 animals were adopted (356 dogs, 323 cats, and 19 small pets). • A total of 93 dogs, cats, and tortoise were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 49 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 26 fencing assistance applications and implanted zero microchips. • Officers impounded 172 injured animals and delivered 158 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 212 rabies exposure reports and submitted 29 specimens for rabies testing. Four bats tested Animal Services News Animal Protection positive for rabies. • 31 total coyote related activities o 12 sightings o 5 incidents o 3 wild speaks o 3 wild sicks o 3 wild injured o 3 observations o 2 encounters • Out of 31 coyote related activities, 19 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident) • Encounters: Pets were a factor in 100% of activities: o 1 encounter involved a coyote entering a fenced backyard to chase two outside cats Incidents: Pets were factor in 100% of these encounters. • September 2022 Animal Services Report o 1 incident involved a coyote family of 4 entering a backyard. One growled at a resident o 1 incident involved a coyote taking an off-leash dog with owner nearby o 1 incident involved a coyote chasing an off leash outside cat with owner next to the cat o 1 incident involved a coyote taking an outside cat. Unknown if it was owned. • Out of 31 related activities, 9 fell within the reported behavior types (wild sick, wild speak, and wild injured) Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 316 volunteers donated 4,519 hours of volunteer service. • The Volunteer Coordinators held five orientations for new volunteers, introducing 126 people to the shelter programs. 109 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in September. • 68 individuals donated 136 …
We recommend that the dysfunctional string of lights on the western side of the Congress Agenda Item 7 Backup: Congress Avenue Bat Colony Animal Advisory Commission October 10, 2022 The Animal Advisory Commission makes the following recommendations concerning the Mexican Free-tail bat colony under the Congress Ave. bridge: We recommend that the City of Austin posts a QR code prominently on the east side of 1. both ends of the Congress Ave. bridge, scannable by a smart phone, that links to a City website where detailed information about Austin’s bat colony can be provided. This website should contain information about bat viewing opportunities, safety around bats, and what to do about injured bats. We further recommend that for detailed biological and historical information about these Austin bats, including seasonal cycles that affect viewing opportunities, bat behavior, and the ecological significance of this colony, the City site should be linked to a site specifically designed and frequently updated for this detailed information by Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation (MTBC). 2. Ave. bridge be removed. This structure is a hazard to bats, particularly young bats, as they start their nightly flights for food. 3. placement of any publicly accessible bat-viewing areas being considered. We recommend that as soon as The Statesman PUD plans become finalized and the 4. positioning of any proposed bat-viewing areas or decks has been determined, the City judiciously trims some of the trees along Lady Bird Lake for better public bat-viewing. Trees do not need to be removed, but some of the lower branches could be trimmed for better sight lines, depending on the location of the bat-viewing areas. 5. bridge. These joints are above land. (The spaces have been cemented closed above the Hike and Bike trail.) Vegetation beneath the bats’ south-end roosting spaces should not be permitted to grow more than one meter tall. (Bats will abandon this area if vegetation is permitted to grow taller.) A more sophisticated planting could also be designed for this area, as tall vegetation beneath the bridge that interferes with the bats demands more maintenance. We believe this is a project best handled by a collaboration between the Watershed Protection Department and the Austin Trail Conservancy. 6. and into Lady Bird Lake. Currently, there is erosion damage to the Trail itself from this stormwater flow. There is a need for some kind of rainwater detention structure to be built on the …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0067 BOA DATE: October 10th, 2022 ADDRESS: 2614 Canterbury St OWNER: Jose Minguell COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3NP (Holly) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 BLK 5 OLT 41-42 OLT 53 DIV O RIVERVIEW ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum Interior Side Yard Setback from 5 feet to 6 inches SUMMARY: maintain two (2) small sheds - a utility shed and bike shed ISSUES: corner lot, heritage pecan tree ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Tejano Town ITEM6/1 September 28, 2022 Jose Minguell 2614 Canterbury St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2022-0067 Dear Jose, Property Description: LOT 9 BLK 5 OLT 41-42 OLT 53 DIV O RIVERVIEW ADDN Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the City of Austin Land Development Code at 2614 Canterbury St pertaining to the 5’ interior side yard setback requirement for SF-3 zoning. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM6/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application - - - For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ 2614 Canterbury Street ____________________________________________________________________________ LOT 9 BLK 5 OLT 41-42 OLT 53 DIV O RIVERVIEW ADDN ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ 9 _____________________________ 5 _________________________________ 53 _____________________________ O Riverview Addn ___________________________________________________________________ SF …
VARIANCE REQUEST: extend the dock length no more than 20% percent (maximum allowed) to 35% percent (requested) BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0070 BOA DATE: October 10th, 2022 ADDRESS: 4625 Rockcliff Rd OWNER: David Richard COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Janis J. Smith, P.E. ZONING: SF-2 / LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 329 SUR 2 GRAY T ACR 11.041 SUMMARY: erect a Boat Dock ISSUES: extremely shallow water ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA LA SF-2 / LA Single Family / Lake Austin Single Family / Lake Austin Single Family / Lake Austin Lake Austin Single Family / Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council 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 ITEM7/1 September 28, 2022 Janis Smith PE 1505 Westover Rd Austin, TX 78703 Re: C15-2022-0070 Dear Janis, Property Description: ABS 329 SUR 2 GRAY T ACR 11.041 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 25-2-1176(A)(2) at 4625 Rockcliff Rd. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM7/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment 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 …
ITEM7/1-PRESENTATION ITEM7/2-PRESENTATION ITEM7/3-PRESENTATION ITEM7/4-PRESENTATION LAKE AUSTIN SLOUGH LOOKING UPSTREAM FROM SLOUGH TO THE CREEK. DOCK LOCATION CIRCLED APPROXIMATE DOCK LOCATION. SLOUGH ENDS AT ABOUT THE UPSTREAM CORNER OF THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE CREEKBED CREEKBED ITEM7/5-PRESENTATION ITEM7/6-PRESENTATION
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0071 BOA DATE: October 10th, 2022 ADDRESS: 2311 Lafayette Ave OWNER: Daniel Mitchell COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Micah King (Husch Blackwell LLP) ZONING: SF-3-NP (Upper Boggy Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8 BLK 1 OLT 27-28&31 DIV C NOWLIN HEIGHTS VARIANCE REQUEST: a) increase the total square footage of a Secondary Dwelling unit from the lesser of 1,100 sq. ft. or 0.15 FAR to 1,452 sq. ft. and b) increase the second floor square footage from 550 sq. ft. to 756 sq. ft. SUMMARY: erect Secondary Dwelling Unit ISSUES: narrow width of lot, 24 inch Heritage tree and critical root zones ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Cherrywood Neighborhood Assn. Concordia 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 ITEM8/1 September 28, 2022 Micah King 111 Congress Ave, Ste. 1400 Austin, TX 78701 Re: C15-2022-0071 Dear Micah, Property Description: LOT 8 BLK 1 OLT 27-28&31 DIV C NOWLIN HEIGHTS Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance requests from LDC Sections 25-2-774(C)(5)(a) and 25-2-774(C)(5)(b) at 2311 Lafayette Ave. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM8/2 Micah J. King 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, Texas 78701 Direct: 512.370.3468 August 31, 2022 The Board of Adjustment c/o Elaine Ramirez Planner Senior and Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 RE:(cid:3) Variance Request for Property Located at 2311 Lafayette Avenue …
Variance Request 2311 Lafayette Avenue C15-2022-0071 The Board of Adjustment October 10, 2022 Micah King Husch Blackwell LLP ITEM8/1-PRESENTATION Purpose To facilitate the replacement of an existing, non-complying secondary unit with a safe, modern new unit (including elimination of the existing unit’s setback encroachments) and the preservation of the front house, which was constructed in 1948, which contributes to the neighborhood’s character. 2 ITEM8/2-PRESENTATION Map of Property Location 3 ITEM8/3-PRESENTATION Map of Area Zoning 4 ITEM8/4-PRESENTATION The Front House (To be Preserved) 5 ITEM8/5-PRESENTATION The Rear House (To be Replaced) 6 ITEM8/6-PRESENTATION Requested Variances From LDC § 25-2-774(C)(5)(a), to increase the maximum size of a secondary unit from the lesser of 1,100 sq. ft. or 0.15 FAR (required) to 1,452 sq. ft. (requested); and From LDC § 25-2-774(C)(5)(b), to increase the maximum size on the second story of a secondary unit from 550 sq. ft. (required) to 756 sq. ft. (requested). 7 ITEM8/7-PRESENTATION 8 ITEM8/8-PRESENTATION Photo of Tree with Front House on Left 9 ITEM8/9-PRESENTATION Photo of Rear Unit on Left 10 ITEM8/10-PRESENTATION Photo of Multi-Family Building to the Rear 11 ITEM8/11-PRESENTATION The Regulations Do Not Allow for a Reasonable Use The regulations unreasonably constrain the ability of the owner to have adequate housing to meet their long-term needs without demolishing and replacing the existing 948-square-feet front house, which was constructed in 1948, or altering it in such a way as to negatively impact the area character, and the rear unit is a noncomplying structure that violates side and rear yard setback requirements and forcing the owner to be stuck with the rear unit is unreasonable given its state and noncomplying status and keeping it as-is would not address the need for more housing space. 12 ITEM8/12-PRESENTATION The Hardship is Unique to the Property The hardship is unique to the property because it has two small, old structures that are both noncomplying, a 3-story multifamily building is immediately to the rear of the property, and options for where to provide safe, adequate, new housing that will help the owner remain in place are constrained by the narrow width of the lot, the locations of the existing structures, the required front, side, and rear setbacks, the driveway, a 24-inch Heritage Tree, and Critical Root Zones. 13 ITEM8/13-PRESENTATION The Hardship is Not General to the Area The hardship is not general to the area because many nearby front houses …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item-8 DATE: Monday September 12, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0060 __Y_____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __N_____Barbara Mcarthur __N_____Darryl Pruett __-_____Agustina Rodriguez (out) __N_____Richard Smith __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen __Y_____Nicholl Wade __Y_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __Y_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: CMCBH2 Company; LLC ADDRESS: 1609 MATTHEWS LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2- 1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (B) (1) from setback requirements to decrease the setback from 25 feet (minimum a) allowed) to 7 feet (requested) on eastern property line and 13 feet (requested) on southern property line b) and 30 feet (maximum allowed) to three (3) stories and 31 feet (requested) in order to erect a three (3) story Multi-Family/Townhouse style building in a “MF-2-CO”, Multi-Family Residence Low Density-Conditional Overlay zoning district. (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories Note: Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (B) in this section, the term "structure" excludes a rain garden using no concrete that is designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property. (1) in an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; (C) The height limitations for a structure are: (1) two stories and ITEM9/1 30 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from property: (a) in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district; BOARD’S DECISION: July 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Barbara Mcarthur motions to postpone to August 8, 2022; Board member Nicholl Wade seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 8, 2022; Aug 8, 2022 POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Sept 12, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Approve with condition that it’s tied to site plan Item 8/3 as shown in the advance packet; Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 8-3 vote (Board members Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Richard Smith nay); Motion fails; DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the compatibility regulations were intended to buffer single family uses from commercial …
ITEM9/74 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Absolute Stornlok Ramirez, Elaine Re: Question about Case Number C15-2022-0060 Thursday, July 07, 2022 4:05:03 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, my name is Kevin Chrane, I am the owner of the property at 1607 Matthews Lane, which is next door to the property at 1609 Matthews Lane that is the subject of case number C15-2022-0060. I am writing to express my opposition to Variance Request A. This variance is asking to lessen the amount of distance that may be built upon, in relation to the edge of the property lines. The code is currently set at 25 feet. The applicant wants to lessen this distance to only 7 feet from the eastern property line, and 13 feet from the southern one. I fell that the requested distances are too close to the property border for building, especially the one requesting only 7 feet! I would like to express my opposition to those items, am fine with the requests from Variance B. Thank you for taking my opinion as the next door landowner into consideration, On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 03:25:22 PM CDT, Ramirez, Elaine <elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Kevin Chrane (512) 694-2046 Yes! Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Planner Senior / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Office: 512-974-2202 ITEM9/75 From: To: Subject: Date: Ruth Lauer Ramirez, Elaine Written comments C15-2022-0060 for Board of Adjustment meeting Friday, July 08, 2022 3:26:53 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, Does the Board of Adjustment accept emailed objections? If so, here’s mine. Thanks. Case Number C15-2022-0060. 1609 Matthews Lane, 78745 BoA July 11, 2022 Name. Ruth Lauer Addresses affected. 7309 Forest Wood Rd, 1504A and B Matthews Lane, 78745 Signature Ruth Lauer Date 7/8/22 Daytime telephone 512-228-8523 Comments: I object to the variance requested for 1609 Matthews Lane (C15-20200-00060). Remember as a kid asking for something from your parents but trying to ask them separately? I think CMBH2 is doing that. They didn’t get what they wanted from the ZAP so now they are asking the Board of Adjustment. This property was purchased in March 2021 by CMCBH2 Company LLC. Their initial zoning change request (C14-2021-0056) was opposed by the Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association (MLNA). With the assistance of Ann Kitchen’s office the MF-3 (and 14 homes) request was reduced …
ZONING SUBJECT SITE 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/1-PRESENTATION 2-story Duplex 2-story Duplex Church Property – Community Garden Land Use Map 1-story Duplex SUBJECT SITE 2-story Duplex Commercial Warehouse & Office Single Family Industrial Warehouse & Outdoor Storage Commercial – Radio Tower Single Family 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/2-PRESENTATION Single Family 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/3-PRESENTATION Basis for Variance Request Reasonable Use of the property is impeded 1. Compatibility Regulations – Inappropriately applied 2. Hardships: • 4 Heritage Trees • Critical Water Quality Zone • Public Utility Easements Impact: significant amount of buildable area lost 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/4-PRESENTATION Compatibility Buffer 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/5-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/6-PRESENTATION Reasonable Use – • 16.5 UPA • Avg. Unit Size: 929sf • Max Height – 2flrs/26ft. • 18 UPA • Avg. Unit Size: 2,370sf • Max Height – 3flrs/40’ • 18 UPA • Avg. Unit Size: 2,111sf • Max Height – 3flrs/34’1” 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/7-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/8-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/9-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/10-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/11-PRESENTATION 6ft of topographic change 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – October 10, 2022 ITEM9/12-PRESENTATION Similar Cases 1. C15-2019-0056 – 1400 W Oltorf 2. C15-2019-0014 – 411, 601 E Powell Lane 3. C15-2019-0061 – 735 Springdale Rd 4. C15-2020-0009 – 3219 Manor Rd 5. C15-2020-0013 – 2700 E 5th St 6. C15-2020-0053 – 900 Old Koenig Ln & 5916 N Lamar Blvd 7. C15-2021-0096 – 5700 Grover Ave & 5617 Roosevelt Rd 8. C15-2021-0101 – 201 & 403 E Koenig Lane 1609 Matthews Lane …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, October 10th, 2022 – 3:30 PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Amber Allen at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Terri Myers Kevin Koch Beth Valenzuela AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. BRIEFINGS 1. 2. 3. 507 E 10th Street – German Free School Deck/porch modifications 900 Blanco/1202 W 9th/901 Shelley – Castle Hill Local Historic District Partial demolition/addition/alteration 316 Congress Avenue – W. B. Smith Building Proposed work 4. 5. 6. 4001 Avenue C – Mary Lowry House Garage addition/remodel 1907 Kenwood Avenue – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Demolition/new construction 201 Park Lane – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District New construction OTHER ITEMS 7. 2023 ARC meeting schedule ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Amber Allen, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; Kimberly Collins, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1801.
