Regular Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Monday, May 11, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held May 11, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10, 2020, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 10, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by noon, May 10, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020, 3:00 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NONE CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of a recommendation concerning the procurement of an LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. (Sponsor: Taylor; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 …
Special Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board May 11, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by Sunday, May 10th at noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 713-824-7335 or Samantha.Night@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday May 10th. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Samantha.Night@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. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MAY 11TH FROM 1:00 TO 2:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Kara Prior, Vice Chair Felipe Camacho Kacey Hanson Sharon Mays Joi Chevalier Ryan Rosshirt AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Magid, Chair Andrea Abel Ellen Sweets Roman Gonzalez Emily Nicola Kara Prior CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Working Group Briefings and Recommendation i. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs ii. Support Farms & Farmers iii. Food and Climate iv. Healthy Food Access to All Communities i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendations v. Food and Gardens vi. COVID-19 Food System Response i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendations vii. Review of Board Member Assignments FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If …
C-1/54 C-1/55 March 13, 2020 City of Austin Board of Adjustments Attn: Leane Heldenfels Development Services Department Development Assistance Center PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 RE: Sign Variance Request Plaza Saltillo 901 East 5th Street Austin, Texas Dear Board of Adjustment Members: As the Owner of 800, 902, 906, 908 East Fifth Street and 500 San Marcos St. and neighbor of the Plaza Saltillo development, I support the requested sign variance for retailer signage at 901, 1100, 1011 , 1109, and 1211 East 5th Street as well as for 1300 and 1304 E. 4th Street to include the following variance: Illuminated retailer signage – Variance to Sections 25-10-133(G) I support the requested variance as I believe that the signage requested does not negatively impact my property nor my neighbors or neighborhood. I believe the proposed signage is appropriate for signs within the Saltillo TOD and is similar to existing signage that my property and many neighbor properties already have installed as of the date of this request. I support the proposed signage both as a neighbor to the project and citizen of Austin, and encourage approval of the requested variance so that these locations can be afforded the same opportunities as others in the neighborhood. Sincerely, Richard Kooris President Pegalo Properties Inc. PEGALO PROPERTIES INC. 501 North Interstate 35 austin Texas 78702 C-1/56 May 6, 2020 City of Austin Board of Adjustments Attn: Leane Heldenfels Development Services Department Development Assistance Center PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 RE: Sign Variance Request Plaza Saltillo 901 East 5th Street Austin, Texas Dear Board of Adjustment Members: As an Authorized agent of Corazon Apartments and neighbor of the Plaza Saltillo development, I support the requested sign variance for retailer signage at 901, 1011 , 1109, and 1211 East 5th Street as well as for 1300 and 1304 E. 4th Street to include the following variance: • Illuminated retailer signage – Variance to Sections 25-10-133(G) I support the requested variance as I believe that the signage requested does not negatively impact my property nor my neighbors or neighborhood. I believe the proposed signage is appropriate for signs within the Saltillo TOD and is similar to existing signage that Corazon retailers and my neighbors’ properties already have installed as of the date of this request. I support the proposed signage both as a neighbor to the project and citizen of Austin and encourage …
May 8, 2020 Alkesh Patel 2600 Brockton Dr Austin TX, 78758 Property Description: LOT 2 BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 3 RESUB LT 2 & LTS A-B BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 2 Re: C16-2020-0002 Dear Alkesh, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from- Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G); to allow two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs, all illuminated; In order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variance request, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners /applicants’ expense. The monument sign proposed location, conflicts with an existing electric and telecommunications easement being dedicated in the plat recorded in O.P.R.T.C.TX as doc. # 201600165. This sign will need to be relocated to be outside of the said easement. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 C-2/14
Greg Underwood Ramirez, Elaine Re: 2815 Glenview; Bryker Woods Neighborhood Assoc. BOA Response Friday, May 08, 2020 9:33:07 AM Here are the pictures of the elevator shaft and front drive of the house. Please use these in conjunction with the email sent to you from the board, from myself and the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association. which describes our position on this case. For you convenience a copy of this email along with the pictures is below. From: To: Subject: Date: Elaine, Best, Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Assoc. ***************************************** Please Forward to BOA Members ASAP Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Ms Ramirez, Thank you, May 6, 2020 Re: case # C15-2020-0014 2815 Glenview Avenue Dear Board of Adjustment Members: The Board of Directors of the Byker Woods Neighborhood Association (BWNA) recognize that this particular hardship is not intrinsic to the land and have taken a non-opposition at this time. It is our understanding from discussions with agent Rodney Bennett that the variance is tied to the plans submitted and that additional variances will not be requested, and that the Impervious Cover is just under 45%. Should the Board of Adjustment (BOA) grant this variance we ask that you include in your decision the condition that there will not be additional variance requests and that at some future time, should the structure be demolished or significantly remodeled, that the Floor-to- I-1/18 Area Ratio and Impervious Cover revert to the Land Development Code at that time. I am attaching two recent pictures of 2815 Glenview showing the elevator shaft and front porch. We thank you for your service to our community. Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association I-1/19 Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2020, at 4:28 PM, Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Greg, I still have not heard back from you…please see e-mail below Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Senior Planner / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department One Texas Center / 505 Barton Springs Rd / 1st Floor Office: 512-974-2202 <image001.png> 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 …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: J in Austin Ramirez, Elaine J OPPOSITION TO - Reference File Name: C-15-2020-0016 (Permit/Case: 2020-000010 BA) BA HEARING for residential 50’w lot at 4013 CLAWSON Road — Variance scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2020 (5:30pm) Saturday, May 09, 2020 5:51:56 PM IMG_1379.PNG *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Ramirez, Thank you for your VM response to my inquiry as to how/where I may file my “OPPOSITION VOTE” on the above Applicant Chris Palladino’s request for a BOA Variance “...to subdivide ...” existing SF-3 single lot (50’w fronting on Clawson Road 78704) into “...at least two lots” to construct 4- residences (“2-primary and 2-secondary). I own the residential property at 1602 Morgan Lane (78704) that is contiguous to the rear portion of Mr. Chris Palladino’s currently-existing single 50’w lot. Copy images of his Variance request online file, plus the Notice received 05/07/20 are attached hereto: I-2/24 Although I understand Mr. Palladino’s desire to increase his investment value by utilizing as much of his large lot as possible, my opposition primarily rests upon 3-factors: (1) DRAINAGE MITIGATION and IMPERVIOUS/PERVIOUS coverage concerns (during and after proposed construction): The Palladino’s SF-3 lot is located in a land area that drains downhill, flowing water onto adjoining properties, creating potential flooding concerns to existing residential property, particularly during heavy downpours of Spring and Summer. (2) TRAFFIC & LIFE/FIRE SAFETY: The construction of 4-residences on a SF-3 lot fronting CLAWSON Road adds approximately 8-vehicles traveling minimally 2x daily. The traffic on Clawson currently is over-burdened with traffic flow on a narrow 2-Lane road, which originally served residential-urban-gardening and wildlife habitat properties on the same-sized country road, which now carries the traffic burden of over-development from S. Lamar Blvd. and Menchaca (pka Manchaca) Road, with traffic short-cuts through residential streets of Del Cuerto Road to LIGHTSEY Road to CLAWSON ROAD to MORGAN LANE, using each as collective-feeder streets to access East-bound lane of 290W freeway (Ben White Blvd) at Bannister Lane signal-light intersection. Also, the INCREASED Multi-Unit DENSITY CONSTRUCTION (between Grayford Dr. and Southgate Circle) currently feed heavy traffic onto CLAWSON Road near the location of Mr. Palladino’s property and Morgan Lane. Although the collective-streets shortcut is circuitous with few stop signs (and hence creating traffic dangers to residents since no sidewalks exist along this route), the high-traffic use on Clawson Road results from area high-density development and the …
Linda Teague 1502 Fairfield Dr. Austin, TX 78757 October 14, 2019 Board of Adjustment Austin, Texas To whom it may concern, I have been asked to write a letter of character for my neighbor Steve Rison (1507 Fairfield Dr.). I have known Steve since he moved into the neighborhood in 1984. He is, without doubt, an exceptional neighbor and Austinite. While living here for a very short time, he took it upon himself to get Neighborhood Watch. He led the process by contacting residents, ensuring that attendance requirements were met, paying for and installing the sign, and making sure everyone felt safe and secure. He has been a very stable and delightful part of our neighborhood. Knowing Steve all these years, I feel it is not in his nature to try to abuse rules or regulations. His main purpose is to make his home and surroundings inviting. He really is the ambassador for our little area. He introduces himself to people moving in and makes them feel welcome. He offers suggestions and helpful hints to new residents. Steve is a very positive and cheerful person. It is not his purpose to cause problems for anyone or anything. He only wants what is best for everyone and Austin. I respect Steve and cannot say enough nice things about him. He is truly a very caring and lovely person. I hope that all these concerns can be addressed and solved. Steve is a charming sole and respected by many. The building in question is quite quaint and it would be sad if it had to be removed. It is the inspiration for many conversations and enjoyable evenings. I cannot imagine the benefit if it were removed—it is a part of our neighborhood and our history. If you would like to talk to me or have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 512- 453-6884. Cordially, Linda Teague Fellow Austinite P-2/36 To Whom It May Concern: Steve has been our neighbor since we moved to the Wooten in 2013. He has been a part of this neighborhood far longer than most. He was the first person to welcome us here and has always had an open invitation to all the neighbors for his gatherings. For the most part, our neighbors have a “live and let live” philosophy towards each other. Steve has always been supportive to the changes we have made …
The Bouldin Creek Neightxirhood Association's Steering Committee voted on May 4, 2020 to not c^ipose Anthony Brown's variance request to build a home on his lot at TTiank you for directir^ Mr. Brown to make contact with our n^htiortiood association Date; May 5. 2020 T O: Board of Adjustment Subject C a se CI5-20200004 1612 Newton Street Board Meml>ers. 1612 Newton Street and thank you for your service. Sincerely. Paul Strange VP External Affairs and Zonir^ Chair Bouldin Creek Neighbortiood Association, P . O. B ox 3683, Austin, Texas 78704 P-4/53
DRAFT ATCFPB COVID-19 Food System Response - emergency/short-term responses The document with the mid- to long-range policy and budget requests have been separated out to focus the requests on different time-scales. The other document can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBuK3yHR_1VSD9wFb1PNf3n7h24o6Q-cgPdgZSKAMQc/edit? usp=sharing NOTE: Thank you for your time contributing to this document. Since we are working to have as many voices add to this document as possible, please do not delete verbiage or suggestions. Please use strikethrough (Format -> Type -> Strikethrough) to add comments, suggest edits, and particularly removal/edits of ideas or change to “Suggesting” from “Editing” which is the equivalent to track changes . The COVID-19 outbreak and the responses implemented to mitigate its further spread are disrupting every part of our local food system. Nearly all aspects of the food system from producers, retailers, processors, restaurants, schools, emergency food agencies, and other businesses and institutions have had to transform the way they operate, in many cases shutting down. Most are losing revenue and opportunities that will prevent them from recovering. Food system workers have lost jobs in record numbers, and a number of those jobs will not be available when the crisis lifts. Every household has had to adapt as well, as access to food has become limited and inconsistent, particularly for those already struggling with food insecurity. 1 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board works to advocate for a robust, resilient local food system. We have worked to compile this response and recommendations based on the issues and concerns that are being highlighted in the current pandemic circumstances, as well as recommendations and best practices from a variety of stakeholders and other sources to address impact being felt throughout our local food sector. This list is not complete. Given the on-going nature and uncertain duration of this crisis, new and unpredicted issues will continue to come to light. Additionally, with time for analysis when we have emerged from emergency circumstances, more action will be required. However, we have a generational opportunity to use this time of crisis and reflection to bring to life a vision of nourishment and planetary health for all. Every action taken to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, feed people during this crisis, and support and rebuild food system businesses and institutions must include a commitment to ensuring racial and economic equity and recognize that food access is essential to justice. Communities of color, …
Building on the Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board’s (ATCFPB) commitment to strengthening economic vitality, social equity and natural resource protection in our local food system, the Healthy Food Access Working Group (WG) of the ATCFPB chose to prioritize creating processes and tools that center equity in our regional food system. April 13, 2020 PROPOSAL WHEREAS: • The City of Austin (CoA) with regional food system stakeholders participated in a two- day facilitated workshop that explored Food Systems Inequities in the U.S. and Central Texas: Root Causes and Historical Analysis and concluded that those negatively impacted must be involved in all decision-making processes in order to authentically center equity; • Communities of color, low-income, and rural populations are most negatively impacted by the existing food system due to systemic racism and structural inequity and face the greatest barriers to accessing healthy, affordable foods, as well as economic opportunity; • Before COVID-19, more than 1 in 6 Central Texas residents were food insecure, and 20.1% of Travis County residents experienced food insecurity in 2017; • A comprehensive Central Texas Food Regional Food Plan that centers equity aligns with the City and Travis County economic, social, and environmental priorities; • Regional food planning helps integrate the many major local planning functions such as land use, economic development, transportation, environmental sustainability and resilience, parks and recreation, public safety, health and human services, and agricultural preservation; • The timing of an equity-centered Central Texas Regional Food Plan supported by the CoA and Travis County will impact and integrate with planning processes and policy priorities already underway such as the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Land Development Code Revision; • The CoA with public, private, and community partnerships has invested in critical food system-related initiatives that provide a foundation for a regional food plan including: the Good Food Purchasing Program, a comprehensive Food Environment Analysis, a state and local food system-related policy scan, mapping and protocols for urban agriculture on public lands, updated permitting processes for food production, markets and emergency relief, and investment in food access initiatives with multiplier effects for the local economy (e.g., SNAP enrollment, mobile markets) • Total sales for food retail sector in the Capital Area was nearly $7.6 billion in 2015; • Opportunities for federal and state grant funding may be contingent on a demonstrated commitment at the local level via match funds. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0061 DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jarred Corbell OWNER: PSW – Springdale, LLC ADDRESS: 735 SPRINGDALE RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to increase the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C)(2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 48 feet (requested) in order to erect a 48 ft. foot Commercial Office use in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services –Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories or 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property (a) in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district, or (b) on which a use permitted in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district is located. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 7, 2019 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veroncia Rivera motions to Postpone to January 13, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2020. Jan 5, 2020 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone to February 5, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 – APPLICANT NO SHOW; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (RENOTICE); April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING RENOTICE: VARIANCE REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to increase the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C)(2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) and three stories (maximum allowed) to four stories (requested) in order to erect a Commercial Office use in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) limits height to three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0063 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Rison ADDRESS: 1507 FAIRFIELD DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JAN 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO AE DENIAL; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (LAST POSTPONEMENT); May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. EXPIRATION DATE: FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0003 DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jennifer Hanlen OWNER: Addision Thom ADDRESS: 3409 NEAL ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.09 feet (requested) in order to SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Feb 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT (RENOTICE); MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while continuing our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , Chair of BOA Chair, Don Leighton-Burwell has postponed our April 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting until the next scheduled date on May 11, 2020. This will include all previously postponed cases slated to be heard at the April 13th meeting; those will now be heard at the May 11, 2020 meeting. May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to Grant, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: City of Austin is requesting more lot width at the property line which reduces the width of the property line to less than 50 feet required. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: subdivided many of the tracts in the area either un-platted or were platted without requirements (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: no known lots in the immediate area attempting to resolve an illegal subdivision (two lots) 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0004 DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___N____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Anthony Brown ADDRESS: 1612 NEWTON ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: This neighborhood did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty which would have allowed the applicant to build on a lot smaller than 5,750 sq. ft. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while continuing our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , Chair of BOA Chair, Don Leighton-Burwell has postponed our April 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting until the next scheduled date on May 11, 2020. This will include all previously postponed cases slated to be heard at the April 13th meeting; those will now be heard at the May 11, 2020 meeting. May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant with condition limited to .27 FAR, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on an 10-1 vote (Board member Rahm McDaniel nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION LIMITED TO .27 FAR. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the lot size is 3575 sf and does not comply with the code and therefore a variance is required to build a single family dwelling 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: currently the property cannot be built upon as it does not comply with the code, the current configuration of this lot has been the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0006 DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Ada Corral ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___William Hodge ___Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y___Rahm McDaniel ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y___Yasmine Smith ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___N___Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Ron Thrower OWNER: Patrick Dunn ADDRESS: 2309 and 2311 QUARRY RD 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 for each lot 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd. from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence per lot in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. 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 February 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MARCH 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member William Hodge seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while continuing our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , Chair of BOA Chair, Don Leighton-Burwell has postponed our April 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting until the next scheduled date on May 11, 2020. This will include all previously postponed cases slated to be heard at the April 13th meeting; those will now be heard at the May 11, 2020 meeting. May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant with conditions to decrease the rear yard setback to 20 feet for address 2309 and to decrease rear yard setback to 15 feet for address 2311, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on an 10-1 vote (Board member Kelly Blume nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS TO DECREASE THE REAR YARD SETBACK TO 20 FEET FOR ADDRESS 2309 AND TO DECREASE THE REAR YARD SETBACK TO 15 FEET FOR ADDRESS 2311. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the requirement of a 25ft no-build setback from both the front and rear lot- line reduces the area the can be developed 2. (a) …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___*____Don Leighton-Burwell (abstained) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Travis Young OWNER: Daniel and Amy Coops ADDRESS: 71 JULIUS ST VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) to (C) (1) and (2) from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-721Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations (C) In a secondary setback area: (1) permitted; and (2) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (LEIGHTON- BURWELL ABSTAINING); MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 fountains, patios, terraces, outdoor restaurants, and similar uses are impervious cover may not exceed 30 percent. Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while we continue our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , our Chair of BOA Chair, Don Leighton-Burwell has postponed our April 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting until the next scheduled date on May 11, 2020. This will include all previously postponed cases slated to be heard at the April 13th meeting; those will now be heard at the May 11, 2020 meeting; May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote (Chair Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is …
