902 HERNDON LANE 2021-000057BA (FORMERLY APPROVED AS C-15-2019-001) • Replace one-story L-shaped garage with two-story hemp-crete structure on a modified footprint to better accommodate unique placement of trees • Variance requested from: • (1) § 25-2-492(D) – 10 foot to 5 foot (existing) set back • (2) IF new structure is considered a secondary dwelling unit, § 25-2-774 – 10-foot separation between structures where 5 feet (existing) and proposed 8’ distance • Variance granted in 2019 but has expired; this is a re-request with slight modification to accommodate thicker walls from the use of hemp-crete D-8/1-PRESENTATION Existing (Page 1/12) D-8/2-PRESENTATION SITE PLAN with CRZs of the three protected trees Yellow Highlight = Existing Structure Red Outline = Proposed Change in Footprint D-8/3-PRESENTATION FIRST FLOOR: Bedroom, Bathroom, Utility D-8/4-PRESENTATION SECOND FLOOR: Office and Closet with deck curving around live oak tree D-8/5-PRESENTATION § 25-2-774 Applies IF the structure is a secondary dwelling unit 10’ between structures. Existing = 5’. Proposed = 9’6” • The proposed structure was not designed for or intended to be a two-family residential use (the title of § 25-2-774) • “Dwelling Unit” = “a residential unit . . . providing independent living facilities including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, and cooking.” § 25-1-21(37) • Interpretation Number CI2010-0004: if a structure has both a bathroom AND “a water closet and a lavatory located in the immediate area of the water closet used for the purpose of hand washing, and/or a kitchen sink, or a service sink used for the purpose of food preparation and/or sanitation of dishware” D-8/6-PRESENTATION D-8/7-PRESENTATION
C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/1-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/2-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/3-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/4-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/5-PRESENTATION 6141 Jumano 8ft. Fence Supported 8ft. Fence – not supported C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/6-PRESENTATION PREVIOUS SURVEY NEW SURVEY C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/7-PRESENTATION New Fence- • 6 inches interior to the property line of 6141 Jumano • Original fence left in place – not disturbed • Greater alignment with the HOA rules & regulations C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/8-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/9-PRESENTATION Renter C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/10-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/11-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/12-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/13-PRESENTATION C15-2021-0036 – 6141 Jumano Lane City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2021 E-2/14-PRESENTATION
8300 N IH-35 SVRD SB Board of Adjustment July 12, 2021 E-3/1-PRESENTATION E-3/2-PRESENTATION 8300 N IH- 35 SVRD SB Site: 3 acres 130,680 SF 600 E Powell Ln. Site: 1.74 acres 75,795 SF E-3/3-PRESENTATION Hardship • The hardship incurred is caused by the conversion of a hotel into a dense, affordable multifamily use. • Since the parking for the hotel and the location of the units has been established, and the conversion to a multifamily use must fit within the historical parameters, in order to provide code-required parking, the owner must: a) Shutter existing units (approx. 34 units); or b) Utilize offsite parking (with the expense being passed on to the tenants). • In a “greenfield” development or a redevelopment where the improvements are razed, this hardship would not occur. • The redevelopment is proceeding in this manner in order to preserve the deepest levels of affordability that is economically viable for the entire project. E-3/4-PRESENTATION Hardship Parking: Studio 1-bedroom 2-bedroom Total Request: Bedroom Type Total Units Required Parking per Unit Required Parking 67 138 21 226 units 1.5 1 2 67.0 207.0 42.0 316 284 Total parking with §25-6-478 (E2) Reduction: 317* 0.9 • Approx. additional 18% reduction to minimum parking requirements. E-3/5-PRESENTATION E-3/6-PRESENTATION Choices Options Parking Spaces On-Site Off-Site Impact on Rent Impact on Density 239 spaces None None 239 spaces 44 spaces Raise Rents None 239 spaces None Lose: 20 1-bedrooms 14 Studios 0 0 A B C E-3/7-PRESENTATION Project Summary • Reuse existing extended stay hotel building for a deeply Affordable multifamily residential use • 218 hotel units = 226 proposed residential units • 67 studios • 138 one-bedroom units • 21 two-bedroom units • 50% of units @ 60% MFI • Affordable for 40 years • Affordable units will match overall unit mix E-3/8-PRESENTATION of Off-Street Request Requesting a variance from LDC § 25-6, Appendix A Loading (Tables Requirements) for Multifamily Use to decrease the parking requirements for 1-bedroom and dwelling units larger than 1-bedroom to 1 space in order to convert existing hotel into deeply Affordable multifamily use. Parking and • Create new 10-foot pedestrian trail to Powell Lane. • Contribute $25,000 for construction of trail. • Utilize Powell Lane site for two years as temporary parking. E-3/9-PRESENTATION E-3/10-PRESENTATION E-3/11-PRESENTATION Safe Access to Mass Transit • 10-foot pedestrian use easement along eastern property line at 600 Powell Lane. • $25,000 contribution for construction of …
Board of Adjustment Meeting July 12, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held July 12, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 12, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (July 11, 2021 the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment - FECHA de la reunion (July 12, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 11, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion July 12, 2021, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (July 11, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Elaine, Thank you, Jim Wittliff Jim Wittliff Wednesday, July 07, 2021 10:11 AM Ramirez, Elaine Amir Kalantari Re: REMINDER: Speaker Registration Deadline for Mon. July 12, 2021 BOA. mtg. Austin Energy estimates it will take up to 23 weeks (5.75 months) to move the overhead line. Therefore, I think this BOA hearing will need to be postponed until the first BOA hearing date of 2022. I will pay the $302.64 renotification fee, but I am paying it under protest, because this is Austin Energy’s delay, not ours or the property owner’s. It doesn’t seem fair that the property owner needs to pay because Austin Energy has such ridiculously long timeframes to move a simple wire. Please tell the Board that Austin Energy’s schedule requires us to postpone this case until the January 2022 hearing date. From: "Ramirez, Elaine" <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 2:06 PM To: Jim Wittliff < Subject: RE: REMINDER: Speaker Registration Deadline for Mon. July 12, 2021 BOA. mtg. Hi Jim the Board will not want to move forward without an approval from AE. Do you have a date or month on when this approval could take place? The reason asking is they are not going to grant a Postponement each month, the Board is going to want a date. And if it is more than 60 days then a re-notice will need to be sent out, which include a re-notice fee that needs to be paid of $302.64 I think it is best you request a Postponement but with a date set as well. These are our next available BOA mtgs. BOA Mtg. Schedule 2021 (BOA meets on the 2nd Monday of the Month) Aug. 9 Sept. 13 Oct. 11 Nov. 8 Dec. 13 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 1 D-1/1-LATE BACKUP PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016- 0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s From: Jim Wittliff [ Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 1:30 …
July 6, 2021 Sean OBrien 5607 Highland Crest Dr Austin TX, 78731 Re: C15-2021-0074 Property Description: LOT 2 HIGHLAND CREST DRIVE SUBD Dear Sean, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from Land Development Code 25-2-773 (Duplex Residential Use) to increase the maximum building height of 30’ or 2 stories, to 3 stories. Austin Energy does not opposed the request, provided that 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 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner I Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
July 6, 2021 Ms. Tere OConnell 813 Park Blvd Unit 2 Austin TX, 78751 Re: C15-2021-0075 Property Description: LOT 34 BLK 23 OLT 14 DIV C PERRY ESTATE Dear Tere, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from Land Development Code section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) in order to increase the allowable secondary dwelling unit’s maximum allowed square footage of 1,100 square feet to 1,150 square feet. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that 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 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Ms. Ramirez: Thank you, Harry Swinney ( harry swinney Monday, July 05, 2021 7:29 PM Ramirez, Elaine Case Number C15-2021-0075 > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I strongly support C15-2021-0075, an application for a variance from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-774 in order to enlarge slightly a detached Accessory Structure. This modest request for variance is totally sensible -- the proposed plan will help enable the owner to restore a historically and architecturally noteworthy (nearly century old) house at 813 Park Blvd. This will enhance our wonderful neighborhood. I lived in this neighborhood in the 1940s, and in the year 2000 I realized an old dream when I was able to purchase the house at 722 Park Blvd. and move back into this neighborhood. Every day I walk or bike past 813 Park Blvd, and I've been distressed that the house has been empty and deteriorating for more than a decade. >> Please support the requested variance to help improve our neighborhood. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 D-11/1-LATE BACKUP Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tracey Cole < Tuesday, July 06, 2021 6:42 PM Ramirez, Elaine c Letter on Behalf of Chris Oakland *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Board of Adjustment, The purpose of the letter is to express my enthusiastic endorsement of the home restoration of 813 Park Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751 by Chris Oakland. My husband and I have resided at 803 Park Boulevard, four houses down the street from the aforementioned residence for nearly eighteen years, and have watched the property deteriorate considerably over time. It is a magnificent home with incredible architectural features and historical significance that justifies restoration. I hope you will approve Mr. Oakland’s variance application and thereby preserve an Austin original. I thank you for your consideration and can be contacted via telephone at 512‐699‐4999 should you have any need to reach me. Sincerely, Tracey Cole 803 Park Boulevard Austin, Texas 78751 Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this …
July 9, 2021 Andrea Hamilton 3006 Glenview Ave Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2021-0056 Property Description: N 55 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 7 BRYKERWOODS B Dear Andrea, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code Section 25-2- 515 (Rear Yard Through Lot) in order to reduce the required rear setback from 25’ to 5’. Austin Energy opposes approving this request until further detail regarding clearances can be provided. While the request is similar to others approved in the area, for complete assurance, Austin Energy requests that the owner/applicant provide elevations of the proposed new structure, showing the building is able to meet the minimum horizontal clearance of 7 feet 5 inches from the outmost conductor, as required by Austin Energy’s Design Criteria Section 1.10.0 (clearance & safety requirements). Below is a link to Austin Energy’s Design Criteria, as well as a diagram depicting the horizontal and OSHA clearances required. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Thank you, Joseph Beeler, Planner I Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602 Austin Energy Design Criteria 1.10.0 - Clearance & Safety Requirements: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Importance: High Friday, July 09, 2021 5:40 PM Ramirez, Elaine; Ramirez, Diana C15-2021-0056 3006 Glenview Avenue Agenda Item D-2 3006 Glenview 7-12-21 BOA case.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon Elaine and Diana, Please be sure that the Board of Adjustment members get the following position statement and attachment before the Monday, July 12, 2021 hearing. By the way, the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association did not receive notification of this variance hearing from the City, rather we received it second hand from another neighborhood association. Thank you, Joyce Basciano Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Dear Chair Cohen and Members of the Board of Adjustment, Re: C15‐2021‐0056 3006 Glenview Avenue Agenda Item D‐2 The Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association (BWNA) Board of Directors considered this variance request. In the case of through lots we are guided by the precedent set by the Board of Adjustment on Monday, September 8, 2014 in Case Number C15‐2014‐0115 (see attachment). That case involved another through lot on Glenview Avenue that backed up to Jefferson St. (3200 Glenview, cited in the backup for 3006 Glenview). The 2014 BOA Decision granted a variance decreasing the 25 ft setback to 10 ft from the property line, not 5 ft. A 10 ft rear lot setback is still reasonable for through lots on Glenview Avenue and is in keeping with the historic character of Jefferson St. Accordingly, we support a decrease of the 25 ft setback to 10 ft but oppose a decrease of the setback to 5 ft. Thank you for your service to the community, Joyce Basciano, for the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 D-2/1-LATE BACKUP D-2/2-LATE BACKUP D-2/3-LATE BACKUP D-2/4-LATE BACKUP D-2/5-LATE BACKUP Melissa Nordberg Monday, July 12, 2021 7:56 AM Ramirez, Elaine request C15-2021-0056 *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Elaine, Missy Nordberg 917‐975‐1850 I would like to show my support for variance request C15‐2021‐0056 made by Chase and Andrea Hamilton. The east side of the Jefferson is like an alley and homeowners need off‐street parking! It’s a Must! Thank you Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was …
July 6, 2021 ROBERT CARSON 1209 Choquette Dr Austin TX, 78757 Re: C15-2021-0058 Property Description: LOT 9 BLK C BELLAIRE HEIGHTS SEC 1 Dear ROBERT, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code section 25-2- 492 – Site Development Regulations. Austin Energy does not oppose the request to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 25’ to 16’, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safely Code an OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner I Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 512-322-6602
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July 9, 2021 Jennifer Hanlen 3401 Rivercrest Dr Austin TX, 78746 Re: C15-2021-0062 Property Description: LOT 4&5 BLK D RIVERCREST ADDN SEC 2 Dear Jennifer, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from Land Development Code Section 25-2- 551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) to exceed the allowable impervious surface percentages. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that 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 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner I Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
- i Z 5 L E E R i i i Q v > 9 L e C f i J a ; i D-4/1-LATE BACKUP Written comments must be submitted to the contact person listed on the notice before 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C15-2021-0062 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearing: Board of Adjustment; July 12th, 2021 Your Name (please print) I am in favor I object Your address(es) affected by this application Signature Date Daytime Telephone: Comments: PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Although applicants and/or their agent(s) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. However, if you do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization in an application affecting your neighborhood. that has expressed an interest During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application’s hearing to a later date, or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. A board or commission’s decision may be appealed by a person with standing to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: delivering a written statement to the board or commission before or during the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the …
July 6, 2021 Scott Jacobs 2003 Arpdale St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2021-0067 Property Description: W 55FT OF LOT 16 BLK 8 RABB INWOOD HILLS Dear Scott, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease to minimum lot size from 5,750 square feet to 5,500 square feet in the SF 3 zone. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safely Code, and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner I Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Scott Jacobs Tuesday, July 06, 2021 12:56 PM Ramirez, Elaine Lorraine Atherton Re: BOA Application Ok, given that, will you please postpone my hearing until next month? I will need to submit a different advanced packet. On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 10:50 AM Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Unfortunately Scott we cannot rescind your Advanced Packet, it has already been uploaded to the BCIC. The only other option you have is to request a Postponement to the Aug. 9, 2021 BOA mtg. that will give you time to submit an updated Advanced Packet with only information that you would like the Board to view. 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 PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016- 0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s 1 D-5/1-LATE BACKUP -----Original Message----- From: Scott Jacobs [mailto:sj Sent: Monday, July 05, 2021 3:24 PM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Cc: Lorraine Atherton Subject: BOA Application *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Am I allowed to rescind my advanced packet? I accidentally submitted information that isn’t relevant to my application. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. Hi Elaine, Thank you, Scott Scott Jacobs 214-908-0770 -- Scott Jacobs (214) 908 0770 2 D-5/2-LATE BACKUP Lorraine L. Atherton __________________________________________________________________ 2009 Arpdale Austin, TX 78704 July 7, 2021 Board of Adjustment City of Austin Re: Variance request C15-2021-0067, 2003 Arpdale Dear Chair and Board Members, As a nearby homeowner and resident on Arpdale since 1983, I am an interested party in the case at 2003 Arpdale, D-5 on your July 12 agenda. This property has a long history of work without permits, beginning with remodeling of the house and expansion of the detached garage in the mid-1980s, and of code complaints. Because the work took place …
July 6, 2021 John Hussey 1411 Gaston Ave Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2021-0068 Property Description: LOT 5 *& W 10 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 28 PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SEC 8 Dear John, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code section 25-2- F-1, to increase the allowable FAR by 753 square feet in the SF-3-NP zone. Austin Energy does not oppose the 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 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner I Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Ms. Ramirez: John Volz < Friday, July 09, 2021 3:29 PM Ramirez, Elaine Case #C15-2021-0068 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please find attached below my objection to the referenced case and a satellite view of the property illustrating how overbuilt the property is already. The existing structure on the property exceeds the FAR for SF-3 due to a previous variance and appears to greatly exceed the mandated impervious cover requirements. Increasing the FAR and impervious cover further will aggravate drainage problems in the neighborhood and will set a bad precedent for the neigborhood. I strongly object to any increase in FAR and impervious ground cover. Sincerely, 1 D-6/1-LATE BACKUP 3 D-6/2-LATE BACKUP 4 D-6/3-LATE BACKUP D-6/4-LATE BACKUP
July 9, 2021 Jeannine Clark Frank Clark 904 Avondale Rd Austin TX, 78704 Property Description: LOT A HARDY NORMAN ADDN Re: C15-2021-0070 Dear Jeannine Clark, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code Section 25-2- 513G (front yard setback) & 25-2-947 (Small Lot Amnesty) in order to reduce the setback from 25’ to 17’. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed existing and proposed 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 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner I Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
June 30, 2021 Susan Hays 902 Herndon Ln Austin TX, 78704 Property Description: LOT 11 BLK B LA PERLA Re: C15-2021-0071 Dear Susan, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following sections of the Land Development Code: A. Section 25-2-492(D) to decrease the minimum rear setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet, and; B. Section 25-2-774(C) to decrease the minimum distance between main and secondary structure from 10’ to 8’. Austin Energy does not oppose the requested variances, provided any proposed and existing improvements are in compliance with the AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicant’s expense. The applicant is advised that no encroachments (eaves, roof, overhangs, etc) of any part of the structure can be within the 5’ PUE along the rear property line. Eaves may encroach into the building setback, per city code, but eaves cannot encroach into easements. 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_1.10.0CL SARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you. Joseph Beeler, Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 512-322-6602
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION J l applicants and/or you are not required their agent(s) to attend. Although hearing. have the opportunity development environmental application affecting or change. You may also contact organization that are ewected However, your neighborhood. has expressed to attend if you do attend, a public you to speak FOR or ;).GAINST the proposed a neighborhood or an interest in an the board or commissio During a public hearing, continue or denial specific than 60 days from the announcement, an application's of the application. or to a later date, or recommend approval If the board or pommission a or continuation date and time for a postponement n may postpone no furtherlnotice is required. that is not later announces hearing comments must be submitted to the contact Written before 9 a.m. the day of the public viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. the name of the board or commission, public All comments the Case Number; and the contact received become part of the public or Council; hearing; hearing ,vill person listed on the notice and to be added to the Late Back-up include Your comments should the scheduled person date of the on the notice. listed record of this case. Case Number: ClS-2021-0071 Contact: Public Ramirez; Board of Adjustment; Elaine Hearin£: Julv 12th• 2021 elaine.ramirez@aus6ntexas.gov A board or commission's standing can appeal will determine the decision. whether decision or an interested may be appealed party that is identified The body holding a pu@lic hearing has standing to appeal, to appeal a person by a person on an appeal the decision. as a person who with a person or who communicates who is the applicant an interest or record to a An interested party is defined as owner of the subject property, board or commission by: • delivering a written the public during concern {it may be delivered notice); or • appearing and: and speaking hearing statement to the board or commission before or identifies the issues of on a that generally to the contact person listed for the record atthe public hearing; •occupies property •is the record a primary or proposed that is within development; 500 feet of the subject \ 1 within 500 ffe�t of the subject residence property or proposed owner of property development; or •is an officer of an environmental or neighbo«iood organiz has an interest subject th in or whose declared boundaries are …
July 6, 2021 Will Sheddan 2806 Brinwood Ave Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2021-0072 Property Description: LOT 16 BLK 10 BRINWOOD SEC 3 Dear Will, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from 25-2-943 (substandard lots) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5750 square feet to 4986 square feet. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safely Code, and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Ashley Parsons Monday, July 05, 2021 2:48 PM Ramirez, Elaine C15-2021-0072 - Object *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good Afternoon Elaine, I am writing in regards to case number C15-2021-0072. I am a resident within 500 feet of this property and would like to object to the proposal. This property has been up for sale for some time. The applicant knows what they are buying and should not be asking for variances from code. The applicant does not have to move forward with purchasing this property if they cannot work within the means of existing structures and code. The applicant can also renovate the existing structure which is grandfathered in. The applicant does not have to build a completely brand new structure on this property. I do not see any hardship for this applicant. I object to this variance proposal. If you have any questions please let me know. Sincerely, Ashley Parsons 2702 Stacy Lane, Bldg 1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 D-9/1-LATE BACKUP D-9/2-LATE BACKUP Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: sean murray Sunday, July 11, 2021 11:52 PM Ramirez, Elaine case# C15-2021-0072 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I just want to object to the variance request. kind regards, Sean Murray 200Lightsey 1 D-9/3-LATE BACKUP D-9/4-LATE BACKUP
Re: Case# C15-2021-0036 6141 Jumano Ln To: The Board of Adjustments, City of Austin, My name is Ted Harbourt. My wife Anita Harbourt and I live at 7101 Quimper ln. We have lived at this address for 23 yrs. We had our house built and raised our family here. Our house faces Quimper and is on the corner of Quimper and Jumano. Our back fence is adjacent to the side yard of 6141 Jumano ln. On Nov 6th 2020, the resident at 6141 Jumano had a new fence addition added along our back fence line. We would like to express our opposition to the addition of this fence for the following reasons. The new fence extension at 8ft is taller than our existing fence and creates an offensive look from our back yard with two fences back to back of different height. The new extension is not fluid and continuous, there is a 4ft break in the fence that is filled with a cloth tarp to cover the gap. This is not in compliance with the HOA and has not been approved. She has only lived in the neighborhood for 1 ½ yrs and our existing backyard fence has been sufficient for 21 ½ yrs before she lived here. The elevation of our properties was very clear when she purchased her property. She was fully aware of the fence lines when she bought her property. We were not listed as one of the residences within line of sight and did not give our consent to have this built along our established fence line. Had we been consulted, we may have been able to come to an agreement to improve the height of the existing fence and avoid the physical issues and aesthetic concerns. The addition of a second fence along our back property line has created a space between the two fences that is now filling with debris and is inaccessible to maintain. And we cannot simply remove our fence as hers is not fluid and continuous. In the process of installing the additional partition along our back fence, our fence posts have been destabilized and now disconnected from the rest of the neighborhood fence structure. On the Day the fence was constructed all three adjacent property owners called 311 as none of us were contacted nor did any of us give consent for our property to be removed or …
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Past Chair Sunday, July 11, 2021 7:51 PM Ramirez, Elaine E-3 C15-2021-0048. 8300 N IH35 and 600 E Powell, The Hedge > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine - Could you pass this on? Thanks! ============= Chair, Vice Chair, Boardmembers - The applicant told you last month that they had not yet talked to the community about transportation features that could realistically reduce demand for parking spaces. Fortunately, we've done quite a bit of work on the issue of connecting our residents in the interstate apartments and motels, so we do have some information: PROJECT FEASIBILITY I'm not positive this is the most current number, but the sidewalk cost I have from the city is $24 per square foot. For a 10-foot-side sidewalk, roughly 300 feet, the city cost would be $72,000. The applicant's proposed $25,000 "contribution" amounts to asking the city to reduce their parking requirement AND to spend $47,000 on their internal sidewalk. A stronger proposal would simply be that the applicant construct the ADA-accessible route to city urban trail standards. If they can do it cheaper, Yay for them. In order to construct the trail, there would need to be site plan adjustments for both the 8300 N IH 35 property and the 600 E Powell Ln property. I don't believe that you can approve a variance for 600 E Powell under the current case. The applicant's proposal is not clear in how the process would be connected to assure that if they get the parking variance, the route to E Powell would for sure be constructed. The applicant is also asking to use 600 E Powell Ln for two years as temporary parking. It is not clear what that means, or what drives the two year time frame. One of the conditions of the current site plan for that property is that there not be vehicle access to E Powell Ln. If there were to be vehicle access from 600 E Powell to Powell Ln, the trips per day for the apartment use would likely trigger a neighborhood traffic analysis. Based on the NTA for the other affordable apartments on E Powell, they would be required to pay for the impact. CRIME SAFETY We had a small mobility justice grant from the city equity office this spring which included community workers interviewing residents of our interstate apartments …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2018 to 6/30/2019 ____Board of Adjustment____ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Mission Statement The Board of Adjustment mission is defined by Article 2-1-111 Board of Adjustment and the Board of Adjustment Bylaws which state: The purpose of the Board of Adjustment is to: (1) Hear and decide requests for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; and, (2) Hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and, (3) Hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and, (4) Hear and decide on a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; and, (5) Perform other duties prescribed by ordinance, such as to hear and decide requests for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations); and, (6) Perform other duties prescribed by state law. F-2/1 Annual Review and Work Plan Year7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021 Page # 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Board Actions The following actions of the Board were taken during the period between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 in support of the Board’s mission. A. Meetings: Twelve (12) meetings were scheduled for the Board of Adjustment during the reporting period. January 2021 all cases were postponed to February 2021 due to technical issues with videoconferencing. April 2021 meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties with the notification database. May 2021 all cases were postponed to June 2021 due to lack of board members. 1. The Board of Adjustment met eleven (11) times in support of the purposes and duties noted above. One scheduled meeting was cancelled; All meetings were held via Tele- Conference, due to COVID-19. 2. The Board of Adjustment did not cancel any special called meetings and/or workshops 3. The Board of Adjustment heard zero (0) cases related to airport zoning regulations. 4. At the May 2021 meeting, the Chair resigned and a new Chair was elected. 5. Workgroups were formed to address BOA concerns regarding BOA fees for lower income residents; for Transportation Criteria/Code Recommendations; for recurring Regular …
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Monday, July 12, 2021 1:30 PM Ramirez, Elaine Jennifer Hanlen 3401 Rivercrest Dr. - Postponement *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, David is involved in some type of family emergency and will not be able to attend the hearing this evening. We will need to postpone the case until the August agenda. Please confirm receipt of this email. We apologize for any inconvenience. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Will Sheddan Monday, July 12, 2021 4:43 PM Ramirez, Elaine Please withdraw *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hello Elaine thanks for the car please withdraw C15‐2021‐0072 / 2806 Brinwood Ave From this evenings meeting Appreciate all your help along the way! Thank You, Will Sheddan President NWS Construction 512‐919‐6155 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Jason Callahan Monday, July 12, 2021 3:40 PM Ramirez, Elaine oppose variances in item D-9 C15-2021-0072 on BOA agenda today *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, Please register and share my opposition to all variances requested in item D-9 C15-2021-0072 (Will Sheddan for James Rothfelder, 2806 Brinwood Avenue) on the BOA agenda today. Thanks, Jason Callahan 2612 Stacy Ln Austin, TX 78704 512-699-9627 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0010 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (ABSTAINED) ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___-____Darryl Pruett (ABSTAINED) ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: AISD ADDRESS: 2309 PANTHER TRL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the 1993 Land Development Code, Sign Regulations, Section 13-2-862 (G) (Signs Authorized in all Districts) from a) sign area 32 square feet (maximum allowed) to 260 square feet (requested) b) 6 feet height above grade (maximum allowed) to 33 feet (requested) in a “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. Note: The Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District, as amended, states that the City of Austin’s ordinance and rules as they existed on January 1, 1994 shall apply throughout the term of the Interlocal Agreement. Section 13-2-862 (Signs Authorized in all Districts) (G) Information signs. These include bulletin boards, changeable copy directories, or signs relating solely to public, religious, or charitable institutions, intended for use by the institution on which the sign is located. A maximum of one information sign shall be allowed per institution. Maximum sign area of an information sign is 32 square feet; and maximum height is six feet above grade. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Carrie Waller seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Melissa Hawthorne and Darryl Pruett abstains); GRANTED. FINDING: OR, OR, AND, 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: the façade of the new building is raised and on a hill that a 32 SF sign is not readable at any reasonable distance from the building 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: the public educational facility use at the Property demands adequate signage for the frequent visitors it will receive. 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: the first purpose of the sign ordinance is …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0038 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jim Wittliff OWNER: Braden Crockett ADDRESS: 1409 POSSUM TROT VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Duplex in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: July 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO JAN 10, 2022 -AE DENIAL 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-10 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0074 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Sean O’Brien ADDRESS: 5607 HIGHLAND CREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-773 (Duplex Residential Use) (B) (5) (b) from two stories (maximum allowed) to three stories (requested) in order to erect a Duplex Residential use in an “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Carrie Waller seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-11 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0075 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Tere O’Connell OWNER: Chris Oakland ADDRESS: 813 PARK BLVD Unit 2 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) from 1,100 total square feet (maximum allowed) to 1,150 square feet (requested) and (a) (b) from 550 square feet on the second story (maximum allowed), to 575 square feet (requested) in order to remodel an existing historic detached Accessory Structure in an “SF-3- CO-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Combined Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hancock Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) The second dwelling unit (5) may not exceed (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller; and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Carrie Waller motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the historic building floor areas exceed the allowable area for new construction by 25 SF per floor, the coverage is existing, unavoidable and very modest in size 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: removing 25 sq feet from each level of the 2 story garage is not possible or reasonable without inflicting damage on the historic integrity of the building, the residence and accompanying garage were built in 1929 for Austin mayor Tom Miller and was later owned and occupied by Emma Long, Austin’s first female councilwoman (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the unique condition that qualifies this property as special exception is the building in question is historically and architecturally tied to the style and character of the historic house and significant to the history of Austin 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0056 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Andrea Hamilton OWNER: Chase & Andrea Hamilton ADDRESS: 3006 GLENVIEW AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a detached garage/office in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUG 9, 2021 AE DENIAL 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0058 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Robert & Jennifer Carson ADDRESS: 1209 CHOQUETTE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 16 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Brentwood Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: original house built in 1957 included a carport, carports are a common feature in the area 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: each lot in Bellaire Section 1 was developed independently, site plan layouts and floor plans are different for each other, the property lot elevations slopes from the front of the property toward the house so that water running off the original roof fell directly on the driveway, flowed towards the house and pooled in the original carport area. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: each lot in Bellaire Section 1 was developed independently. 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: Carport has been in place since 2003, simply want to maintain it as is, open on 3 sides and is only 1 story tall, so it does not present any adverse effects to neighboring properties. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0062 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Christen Steen ADDRESS: 3401 RIVERCREST DR increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (53% existing) (b) more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 49 percent (requested), (54.25% existing) (c) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 18 percent (requested), (4.41% existing) (d) percent (requested), (0.83% existing) in order to erect a Single-Family + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on January 4, 1965 increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 3 The overall change in IC is from 21.51% to a proposed 20.89% IC, or 8,084 SF IC to 7,883 SF IC, when calculated on a gross lot area basis. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0067 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Scott Jacobs ADDRESS: 2003 ARPDALE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,500 square feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Residence and Accessory Structure in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0068 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: John Hussey OWNER: Berry Shawn Cox ADDRESS: 1411 GASTON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 52.79% (requested) an additional 753 square feet, in order to add an addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan) Note: per Ordinance 20060727-084, this property was allowed to exceed the 40% and was granted 46.07% BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
