CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-11 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0051 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Peter Pevoto ADDRESS: 106 AND 108 COMAL ST 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: a) and b) order to erect a Single Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant as per drawings D-11/14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED AS PER DRAWINGS D-11/14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) the combined dimensions of the lot would equate to a 75ft wide by 50ft deep lot, which using standard setbacks of 25ft on the front lot line and 10ft on the back lot line, would only allow for a 15ft maximum depth of the home, which is not functional, the maximum footprint (considering also 10ft setback from the alley and a 5ft setback on the side yard) would only be 900 sf which is only 23% of the lot size, this would also not allow for adequate parking as code requires 2 spaces for a single family. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: these are two tiny, empty, legally-platted lots that do not quality for Small Lot Amnesty by themselves, so will be combining them both via a UDA in order to build one single family residence on the roughly 3,800 sq combined lot, no other lots or homes face Comal St within 8 blocks of this site, so front yard setback averaging is impossible, the only existing homes facing Comal have front yard setbacks less than 10ft. (b) The …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-12 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0028 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/AGENT: David Morgan ADDRESS: 3406 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) which requires an Accessory Dwelling Unit to be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required), to 6 ft. 7 in. from the principal structure (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and a) must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure; or b) above a detached garage. BOARD’S DECISION: MAY 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUT TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with condition that the ADU is not used for STR (Short-term rental); Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITION THAT THE ADU IS NOT USED FOR STR (SHORT-TERM RENTAL). FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: existing structure has 4 large protected trees in front half of property, these trees have CRZ that overlap current structure, demolition and reconstructing of correct proportion is impossible, in taking off addition structure would bring proportion to ADU size. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: has existing structure with 4 large protected trees in front (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 4 protected trees surrounded this small house makes it unique 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: as from the front you will be able to see …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Don Leighton-Burwell (no vote/late) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Lawrence Graham ADDRESS: 5909 BULL CREEK RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-3 vote (Board members Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not 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 Jessica Cohen Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0027 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Charles Shapiro ADDRESS: 12905 VERONESE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) to 50% (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021; POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; JUNE 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 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 Jessica Cohen Chairman ____________________________ Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0032 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jessica Braun OWNER: Mark Hutchinson ADDRESS: 1601 BRACKENRIDGE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from 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 secondary dwelling unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City 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: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with condition that the ADU not be used for STR (Short-term rental); Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION THAT THE ADU NOT BE USED FOR STR (SHORT-TERM RENTAL). FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the lot has a front yard setback requirement and both sides of street, street that generally has not have a front yard setback on both sides 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: there is a heritage tree in the middle, a rehab of an existing structure and placing the structure in its single story adjacent to the other structure along the street will be normal in the neighborhood on this particular lot. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: other structures don’t have the historic house, tree and have the historic structure be outstanding. 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: has gone through a stakeholder process, HLC has approved it and other structures along Drake that have …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0033 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___N____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___N____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Mark Zupan OWNER: Christopher Affinito ADDRESS: 221 LESSIN LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 12 feet (requested) in order to erect Multi-Family-Condominiums in an “SF-6-NP”, Condominium residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Dawson Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 5-5 vote (Board members Brooke Bailey, Jessica Cohen, Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett, Carrie Waller nay); MOTION FAILS; DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: SF-6 zoning allows 1 unit per 3,500 SF on site area, based on the site area of approx. 63,597 sf, this property is entitled to 18 condominium residential units, due to the high concentration of heritage trees and valuable “less than heritage” trees, floodplain, and the fact that the property is a through lot, both front and rear of the property face a street, creating additional building setbacks, would only be able to build 14 condo units on this property without creating a larger, attached condo building that would look inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: most properties in the area are much smaller, are zoned SF-3, are not in the floodplain and have a lower concentration of valuable and heritage trees, this property is also unique in that the front and rear both face a street, creating a double front setback which further restricts development compared to other lots. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: other lots in the area do not face a street on three sides and are subject to smaller building setbacks, the combination of these …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0034 __Y____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Don Leighton-Burwell __Y_____Rahm McDaniel __Y_____Darryl Pruett __Y_____Agustina Rodriguez __-_____Michael Von Ohlen __Y_____Nicholl Wade __-_____Vacant __-_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __Y_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Eric and Melissa Puga ADDRESS: 5409 AVENUE H VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the LDC 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 43.31% (requested) in order to add an addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant as per drawing D-6/10; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED AS PER DRAWING D-6/10. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: a variance for an addition 207 sf is beyond 40% FAR to add onto family residence, is just over 1,100 sf, very limited in space, seeking a variance to increase the home to a total of approx. 1,400 sq 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: current property includes a garage apartment which was built prior to buying the residence 12 years ago, this will allows to stay in the neighborhood, seeking to build a single floor addition that will include an additional bedroom, have support from the neighborhood association. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: garage apartment is unique to this property as it was built prior to buying the home, it has substantial impact on FAR 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: the front elevation of the home will remain intact and will preserve the original 1951 pier and beam foundation and design, the addition will only …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-7 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0035 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nikelle Meade OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP ADDRESS: 1409, 1501, 1505 W. 3rd St. and 300, 301 Pressler St. VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-736 (D) (Lamar Subdistrict Regulations) to increase height limit from 60 feet (maximum allowed) to 75 feet (requested) in order to erect Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use in a “CS-CO-NP & LI-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan and Limited Industrial – Conditional Overlay Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA April 12, 2021cancelled; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: they limit the number of people who have direct access to and views of adjacent parkland and Lady Bird Lake, which is a barrier to achieving the purpose of the Waterfront Overlay, this property is currently a former commercial and industrial site and approval would allow for the redevelopment of the property with a greater capacity for new housing supply than otherwise possible, substantial parkland improvements, new pedestrian amenities, enhanced connectivity and access to public transit. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property has a long and narrow configuration, the property is also a bluff, adjacent to parkland to the south and an active railroad to the north, with heritage trees, slopes, easements and a required setback from an erosion hazard zone and the planned public plaza, park entrance, railroad crossing arms, trail, required on-site fire lanes, firefighter walkway, and loading all present additional hardships. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: a property of this size and configuration is not typical of the area and there are few other properties that are enclosed by adjacent dedicated City …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-8 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0041 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Suzanne Schuwerk OWNER: Mary Schuwerk and Nick Paglia ADDRESS: 5314 AVENUE G VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) cover from 45% (maximum allowed) to 47.7% (requested) and b) to increase the finished floor elevation from 12 inches to 19 inches (requested) above the "average elevation" in order to remodel a Single Family Residence in a SF-3-NP”, Single- Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-complying Structures) (B) (2) Replacement or alteration of an original foundation may not change the finished floor elevation by more than one foot vertically, in either direction BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-complying Structures) (B) (2) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) in order to increase the impervious FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the residence has been in this configuration for seventy years and is smaller than the majority of SF-3-NP lots in the neighborhood as the minimum lot for SF-3 is 5,750 sq, however, the lot has been given Land Status Determination under the 1995 rule, required setbacks put portions of the building, an attached garage conversion into noncompliance, obliging the owner to modify it under section 25-2-963 in order to correct safety and accessibility standards connecting waste lines to the house requires the height of fixtures to be higher that the allowed 12”vertical allowed. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the remodel interior space, is needed to supply a safe and accessible route to an existing bathroom and to comply with current building codes, no addition space or program elements will be added, an SF-4a corner lot (4,500 sq ft) is allowed 65% IC. (b) The hardship is not general to …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-9 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne RECUSING ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stephen Drenner OWNER: Austin Hedge 35 Borrower, LLC ADDRESS: 8300 IH 35 SVRD SB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 1.5 spaces and 1.5 spaces + 0.5 spaces per bedroom (required) to 1 spaces (requested) in order to complete a Multi-Family residential structure providing 226 units of significantly Affordable housing in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Georgian Acres Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board Member Melissa Hawthorne recused); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0008 DATE: June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne Abstain ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: The Standard at Austin, LLC ADDRESS: 715 W 23RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s), a total of 6 signs on the property from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for a total of six (6) signs to all be illuminated, five (5) LED illuminated wall signs and one (1) internally illuminated cabinet wall sign in a “CS-NP”, General Commercial Services – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs: (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JUNE 14, 2021 MEETING June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0036 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Don Leighton-Burwell (no vote/late) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Ron Thrower OWNER: Chalice McGee ADDRESS: 6141 JUMANO LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-899 (D) (E) (F) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height permitted from 6 feet (required) to 8 feet (requested) in order to maintain a recently constructed 8 ft. fence in an “SF-2-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed an average height of six feet or a maximum height of seven feet. (E) states: a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. (F) A solid fence may be constructed to a maximum of eight feet in height if the fence is located on or within the building setback lines. BOARD’S DECISION June 14, 2021 POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0055 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ruben Valdez ADDRESS: 1206 W OLTORF ST 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 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport and Covered Entry in a “SF-6-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 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 Jessica Cohen Chairman ____________________________ Diana Ramirez for
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210614-2F: Support for the Asian American Quality of Life Commission’s Budget Recommendation Concerning the Translation of Emergency Communications Recommendation City Council should fully fund the Asian American Quality of Life Commission’s budget recommendation concerning the translation of emergency communications. 1. Add $100,000 to the City’s Public Information Office so departments have a central pool of funding to facilitate translation and interpretation services. The existence of this pool must be communicated widely to departments. Include the Equity Office, Resiliency Officer, and other appropriate community representatives in Emergency Planning, Response, and After‐Action reports in order to assure that an Equity Perspective is fully integrated into these activities. 2. 3. Establish stand‐by contracts with key community organizations who are already connected with Asian communities. In an emergency, these organizations can (1) be activated to review translated communications and (2) quickly disseminate those communications to the community. 4. Add $100,000 to the Emergency Operations Center budget for translations, interpretations, and emergency communications to non‐English speaking communities. 5. Provide all City-contracted non‐profit agencies access to the City’s pre‐screened vendors for translation services and any interpretation services that become available. This would assist contracted non‐profits in serving the entire community. Rationale Members of the Asian American Community with limited English proficiency have difficulty accessing COVID‐19 pandemic information and vaccinations. This communication difficulty was exacerbated during the City’s emergency response to Winter Storm Uri. The Asian American Community had to quickly identify and activate volunteers to assist the during the winter storm emergency (see Austin American Statesman article March 12, 2021). Time-sensitive messaging from the City is often only provided in English or English and Spanish. Asian Americans are the fastest growing demographic in Austin/Travis County and the City must provide timely information in major Asian languages. The City has responded to previously identified needs by establishing approved vendors for translation in multiple languages, but many Departments are unaware or don’t see Asian language translations as a priority. Most City offices have been closed during the pandemic and many City staff were also impacted by the weather and water emergencies. Emergency communications are primarily generated by the City Public Information Office, Austin Public Health, and the Emergency Operations Center. Communities of Color and Page 1 of 2 other marginalized communities are most impacted by emergencies, but equity is seldom considered in the initial response. With no system in place, Austin’s …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION PROCLAMATION 20210614-2H: Celebrating Pride Month Proclamation The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recognizes June 2021 as Pride Month globally and looks forward to celebrating Pride in Austin this August. We reaffirm our charge, as set out by Austin City Council, to ensure the highest and best quality of life for Austinites of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We carry on our work in honor and memory of those who came before us, especially Marsha P. Johnson and Syliva Rivera, who would settle for nothing less than full equality for LGBTQIA+ people. Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: June 14, 2021 Motioned By: Chair Gonzales Seconded By: Commissioner Kirby For: 1. Baeza 2. Chavez 3. Curette 4. Curry 5. Dowling 6. Gonzales 7. Kirby 8. Martinez 9. Taylor 10. Wollerson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: 1. Gonzalez 2. Gorczynski 3. Hines Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Chair Kathryn Gonzales Page 2 of 2
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210614-2G: Appointment of Grant E. Loveless as an At-Large Commissioner Recommendation The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that Austin City Council appoint Grant E. Loveless to At-Large seat previously held by Tarik Daniels. Rationale Grant E. Loveless (they/he) is a lifelong Austinite and a Gen Z non-binary Afroqueer advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Grant serves on the boards of Texas Health Action and Austin Black Pride where they use a collaborative and community-driven approach to advocate for youth voices in our city and region. With their vast experience in digital marketing and focus on data and equity, Grant is the ideal candidate to join the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission as we embark on the next phase of our work advocating for the implementation of the recommendations proposed in our Quality of Life Study. Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: June 14, 2021 Motioned By: Commissioner Martinez Seconded By: Chair Gonzales For: 1. Chavez 2. Curette 3. Curry 4. Dowling 5. Gonzales 6. Kirby 7. Martinez 8. Taylor Against: 1. Baeza 2. Wollerson Abstain: None Absent: 1. Gonzalez 2. Gorczynski 3. Hines Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Chair Kathryn Gonzales Page 2 of 2
Board of Adjustment MINUTES June 14, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held June 14, 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 (June 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 14, 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, (June 13, 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 A-1/1 MINUTOS del Reunión del Board of Adjustment - FECHA de la reunion (June 14, 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 (June 13, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion June 14, 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 (June 13, 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 …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 14, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Kathryn Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members in Attendance: Gonzales, Baeza, Chavez, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Kirby, Martinez, Taylor, Wollerson. Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of April 12 were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update concerning the LGBTQIA+ study. The study has moved into the drafting phase. HMA hopes to have a draft available for the commission to review in August. b. Chair Gonzales expressed thanks to Transgender Education Network of Texas and Equality Texas for the work done during the legislative session to defeat bills harmful to the community. They will be invited back to address the commission if the governor calls a special session of the Legislature on these topics. c. Vice Chair Taylor discussed the reorganization of the commission’s working groups to better address topics of interest to the community. d. Chair Gonzales asked for volunteers to review the effects of Proposition B on the community. e. Chair Gonzales provided an update on the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force. The task force has conducted several listening sessions. ERCOT has issued conservation notices this Spring. Members of the community can submit written, video, and audio testimony on SpeakUp Austin. f. Chair Gonzales moved approval of a recommendation supporting a budget recommendation by the Asian American Quality of Life Commission concerning the translation of emergency communications. Commissioner Curry provided a second. The recommendation passed unanimously. g. Commissioner Wollerson discussed efforts by an ad hoc committee to fill the vacant at- large position. Two candidates were presented by the committee for consideration: Coyote Shook and G.E. Loveless. Commissioner Martinez moved to recommend G.E. Loveless; Chair Gonzales provided a second. Commissioners approved the motion 8-2, with Commissioners Baeza and Wollerson voting against. h. Chair Gonzales moved adoption of a proclamation in celebration of Pride Month; Commissioner Kirby seconded. The proclamation passed unanimously. i. Commissioner Curry moved adoption of a recommendation to include additional data related to quality of life metrics in the commission’s annual report; Commissioner Chavez seconded. The recommendation passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. without objection.
Versión en español a continuación. Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting 6/11/2021 Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to be held 6/11/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (6/10/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2036 and DeeDee.Quinnelly@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (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 DeeDee.Quinnelly@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 Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (6/11/2021) 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 (6/10/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: la al • Llame o and DeeDee.Quinnelly@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la …
