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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0014 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: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Wendy H. Durham ADDRESS: 2815 GLENVIEW AVE 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 exceed the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 55% (requested) in order to construct an attached exterior elevator in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan) Note: Existing F.A.R is currently at 54% BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020; CASE PULLED -CANCELLED MEETING DUE TO CORONAVIRUS; MAY 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the home exceeded the F.A.R. limit prior to the adoption of the F.A.R. ordinance and the ordinance does not take into consideration the need to exceed the F.A.R. if it is for ADA access. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: because it is needed to access the second floor of the home by a person with disabilities. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: because most people do not have disabilities hindering them from climbing stairs 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: because it is not in the setback and is very small in relation to the structure (31.92 sf), almost half of the front view will be blocked by the existing chimney ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0016 DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___*____William Hodge (abstained) ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___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: Chris Paladino OWNER: 4013 Clawson Road LLC (Chris Paladino) ADDRESS: 4013 CLAWSON RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2 492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.8 feet (requested) for front lot and 49.82 feet (requested) for rear lot in order to subdivide the current lot into 2 lots and build 2 new single family homes and 2 new second dwelling units on each lot in a “SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING, MAY 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0 vote (Board member William Hodge 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 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 DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0018 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stuart Warren OWNER: Ehrlich Lamar, Ltd. (Robert M. Ehrlich Jr.) ADDRESS: 3418 LAMAR BLVD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) to 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 67 spaces (required) to 43 spaces (requested, 45 spaces existing) in order to remodel an existing 5,760 sq. ft. building for a restaurant use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use building – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan) Note: There are 45 existing grand-fathered parking spaces. One space is being used as a dumpster pad with a concrete wall and the second space has a light pole that cannot be used as a parking space + there are currently three handicap parking spaces to remain. Ample on-street parallel spaces exist along both sides of West 35th Street adjacent to the site. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING; MAY 11, 2020 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0019 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) OWNER/APPLICANT: Darryl Dadon ADDRESS: 2604 6TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-899 (E) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height permitted from 6 feet (required) to 8 feet (requested) in order to maintain a recently constructed fence along an alley on the East side property line in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 (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. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING; MAY 11, 2020; May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant the fence to 7 feet, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED THE FENCE TO 7 FEET. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: constructing a pool and have undergone the permitting process for the pool with the City. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: there is a utility pole located right outside of the 8ft fence that a child or person could use to jump over a 6ft tall fence. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: not sure this section applies since the use falls within the City ordinance, none of the surrounding properties have an electric utility pole located right outside of the fence 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 …
