AGENDA MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2021 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, December 13, 2021. Some members of the Board of Adjustment may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Madam Jessica Cohen (Chair), Brooke Bailey, Rahm McDaniel, Barbara Mcarthur, Agustina Rodriguez, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Thomas Ates, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Darryl Pruett, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members Absent: Richard Smith City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.NONE A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval November 8, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A-1/1 Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to approve the minutes for November 8, 2021, Board member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-0 votes (Board members virtual- no vote); APPROVED MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2021. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Requesting postponement/withdrawal by applicant for Items C-1, E-1 and D-3. Board member Brooke Bailey motions to approve postpone/withdraw requests for Items C-1 and E-1 postpone to January 10, 2022 and D-3 withdraw, Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; APPROVED POSTPONED/ WITHDRAWN REQUESTS FOR ITEMS C-1 AND E-1 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 AND D-3 WITHDRAWN AS REQUESTED. C. SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C-1 C16-2021-0011 Renee Bornn for Villas Rio, LP 2111 Rio Grande Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0100 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ian Ellis ADDRESS: 1003 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-943 (B) (2) (a) (Substandard Lot) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,464 square feet (requested), (TCAD records show 5,740 sq. ft.) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with a Pool in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single-family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (2) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records after March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 5,750 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller Abstained); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021. Dec 13, 2021 Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member F-2/1 Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-INTERNET ISSUES. 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 Madam Chair forF-2/2 RE: 1003 Kinney Avenue 1 message Lorraine Atherton To: Ian Ellis Cc: z Mon, Nov 22, …
F-2/59 F-2/60 F-2/61 F-2/62 F-2/63 F-2/64 F-2/65 F-2/66 F-2/67 F-2/68 F-2/69 From: To: Subject: Date: Mark Hoelscher Ramirez, Elaine Board of Adjustment: Case number C15-2021-0100 Monday, November 01, 2021 11:04:37 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine- I'm emailing you back regarding the request for rezoning on Kinney Ave. My Name: C. Mark Hoelscher Address: 1108 Kinney Ave, Austin 78704 Phone Number: 512.975.9117 Case C15-2021-0100 Comments: In our opinion, please allow for the rezoning of the subject property at 1003 Kinney Ave. The use of the property for an SF-3 single family with pool should be allowed, it is within the former use of the property. As a favor, could an amendment be added to the allowed SF-3 rezoning to prevent the future addition of an ABU on the lot. Thank you to you and your department for reaching out to us as neighbors and "stakeholders." Best regards, Mark Hoelscher CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. F-2/70 Austin Stowell Ramirez, Elaine From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: 2021-000085 BA - Notice of Support SUPPORT Monday, November 08, 2021 6:33:40 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Austin Stowell. I Ama Zilker neighbor live at 904 Ethel St and am writing a letter of support in favor of Case # 2021-000085 BA for the property located at 1003 Kinney. The design is far superior than the ubiquitous Hardie plan structures in the neighborhood being erected by many spec builders and will help contribute, not detract to the neighborhood character. The existing structure is in poor condition. All buildings have a natural life.. The IRS limits the functional life of a building to 27.5 years. This particular structure is in disrepair and not economically feasible to be repaired. Every property owner deserves the right to replace their existing home. In this case, the zoning does not allow for reasonable use of the land. I think the Board is justified in approving the request because reasonable use is currently excluded. The property is unique to the area. I am aware of only 3 lots in Zilker that are less than 5750 square feet that are not exempted from variance by the age of the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0101 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Whellan OWNER: 201 E Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald Reece) ADDRESS: 201 and 403 KOENIG LN/5613 Avenue F (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a) 60 feet (requested) b) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) in order to erect a Vertical Mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and one acre of on-site, developed parkland in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (C) (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. F-3/1 BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- INTERNET ISSUES. 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 …
F-3/45 F-3/46 F-3/47 F-3/48 F-3/49 F-3/50 F-3/51 F-3/52 F-3/53 F-3/54 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2021-0101 BOA DATE: December 13th, 2021 ADDRESS: 403 & 201 E. Koenig COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 and 5613 Avenue F OWNER: 201 E. Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald J. Reese) ZONING: CS-MU-V-CO-NP (North Loop) AGENT: Michael J. Whellan LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 789 SUR 57 WALLACE J P ACR 7.202 VARIANCE REQUEST: a) (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested); b) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet SUMMARY: vertical mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and on-site parkland ISSUES: protected trees, public utility, electrical, & telecom easements lot shape to the east, etc. Site CS-MU-V-CO-NP ZONING North South East SF-3-NP SF-3-NP CS-MU-V-CO-NP West CS-MU-V-CO-NP LAND USES General Commercial Services-Mixed Use, Vertical Mixed Use Single-Family Single-Family General Commercial Services-Mixed Use, Vertical Mixed Use General Commercial Services-Mixed Use, Vertical Mixed Use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neighborhood Alliance North Loop Neighborhood Association North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group F-3/55 December 6, 2021 Michael Gaudini 403 E Koenig Ln Austin TX, 78751 Re: C15-2021-0101 Property Description: ABS 789 SUR 57 WALLACE J P ACR 7.202 Dear Michael, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Section 25-2-1063 to increase building height limit. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 F-3/56 A V E N U E D L I N K S K Y VIE W CLAYTON D U V A …
BOA Monthly Report July 2021-June 2022 January 10,2022 BOA Meeting 1/10/22 –Cancelled due to NO Quorum present All cases will be automatic scheduled and re-notified to Feb 14, 2022. December 13, 2021 4 1 0 Granted Postponed 1. 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property: a)(F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor and b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated 2. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a)(C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) and b)(C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,700 square feet (requested) and 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% 4. 25-2-943 (B) (2) (a) (Substandard Lot) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet Denied 1. 25-2-899 (D) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to exceed the average height Withdrawn 1 1. 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet Discussion Items Dec 2021. Interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: 17 A. Granted 32 B. Postponed 7 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 3 E. Discussion Items 28 (Added Dec 13, 2021 #’s) 6 items Granted 5 November 8, 2021 3 1. 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback and Subchapter F Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, 3.3.2 (A) (1) (Gross Floor Area) for a detached parking area to decrease the minimum distance requirement from the principal structure 2. 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope c) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope and d) increase maximum impervious cover on a slope 3. 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback 4. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock …
Proposed changes to Board of adjustment Rules of Procedure ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Add "(C) MEETINGS 1. The regular meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be held at 5:30PM on the second Monday of each month at Austin City Hall. 2. Any matters postponed at the request of the Board of Adjustment will be placed at the beginning of the agenda at the Board’s next meeting. 3. Any matters postponed at the request of the applicant will be placed on the agenda at the Board’s next meeting after matters categorized by Article I (C)2 4. At 10:00 PM, the Board may, in its discretion, extend the meeting if necessary."
§ 2-1-111 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (A) The Board of Adjustment is established as provided in Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority). (B) The board shall be composed of 11 members. (C) Each board member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (D) The council may appoint alternate board members to serve in the absence of regular members. An alternate member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (E) A regular or alternate board member may be removed by council for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. (F) The board shall: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) board. hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and perform other duties prescribed by ordinance or state law. (G) The board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson and at other times as requested by the (H) The chairperson, or the acting chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. (I) Each case before the board must be heard by at least 75 percent of the board members. (J) The concurring vote of 75 percent of the board members is necessary to: reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of an administrative official; decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); or (3) authorize a variation from the terms of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). (K) The board shall prepare minutes of its proceedings. The minutes shall include the vote of each member on each item before the board and shall state if a member is absent or fails to vote on an item. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080110-048; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20110526-098;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 14, 7-1-15. ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS Division 1. - Reserved.[2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45. - RESERVED. Division 2. - Appeals. § 2-5-61 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR APPEALS. Editor's note— Ord. No. 20170518-014 >, Pt. 4, effective May 29, 2017, repealed §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45, …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2022, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email or call board liaison, Belinda Hare, at Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov or phone at 512-978-0565. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian Palmer Neuhaus Edward Flores Monica Frenden Lotta Smagula Luis Herrera CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Jo Anne Norton Beatriz Dulzaides 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Review and approval of minutes from the October 11, 2021, Animal Advisory Commission Meeting (November 8. December 13, and January 10 meetings were cancelled). 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. c. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly Report 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates. b. Monthly Reporting of Data. c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin. e. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Kill in Austin. Facilities in Austin 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee as Approved by City Council. b. Proposed Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule 2022 c. Disposition of the dedicated wildlife Animal Protection Officer (APO) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 …
Property Signage D-1/1-PRESENTATION Property Signage Taken 1/25/22 @ 8:49pm D-1/2-PRESENTATION Competitor Signage Villas on Nueces Taken 1/25/22 @ 8:53pm D-1/3-PRESENTATION Competitor Signage Moontower Taken 1/26/22 @ 3:42pm D-1/4-PRESENTATION SPECIFICATIONS A. Custom fabricated open face aluminum channel letter; 3" deep returns, all surfaces painted 1 color. B. Fabricated aluminum channel letters with perforated faces painted 1 color, backed with white acrylic. .125" Perforated aluminum to have 1/4” holes on a 5/16” stagger. .75" retainers on perforated letter faces. 4.00" returns. Mounted to .125” thick aluminum backplate. C. Internally illuminated with high output white LEDs. D. Mechanically fastened directly to wall with lag bolts, not exceed 1.75” penetration into blocking. E. Transformer stored in UL-rated transformer behind parapet wall as, field survey required to determine exact location. Client's electrician to provide a 120 volt 20 amp dedicated sign circuit on a timer or photocell at sign location; Final connection to existing circuit included only if circuit is ready at time of install. BIG will coordinate directly with client's electrician as needed. Technical survey required for raceway color match Scale 1:12 Mounting Detail: maximum 1-3/4” deep penetration into blocking 251.00" blocking perimeter 3 6 . 0 0 ” 8.00” 4.00" .125" E P2 A P3 B D Scale 1:32 Side Profile " 4 2 . 8 5 " 3 7 . 0 2 " 0 6 . 8 1 Face View Finish Schedule Painted Matthews Brushed Aluminum P3: MP52234 Warm Copper Metallic, satin finish Signage dimensions, lighting and fabrication to be in compliance with all applicable local signage ordinances. These designs are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to modification per applicable code. 24318 5.7.2021 RPH VILLAS ON RIO W 22nd St & Rio Grande St Large Logo ID Channel Letters Qty: 1 E.2 D-1/5-PRESENTATION ELEVATION Job address: 2111 Rio Grande Blue Rectangle = 99.00 Square Feet J box centered with letters behind parapet wall. West Elevation Scale 1:384 24318 5.7.2021 RPH VILLAS ON RIO W 22nd St & Rio Grande St Logo ID Channel Letters Qty: 1 E.2 D-1/6-PRESENTATION RENDERING TYPICAL NIGHT VIEW Rendering represents typical visual intent only. Actual scale may vary. 24318 5.7.2021 RPH VILLAS ON RIO W 22nd St & Rio Grande St D-1/7-PRESENTATION
BOA Variance Package December 28, 2021 Project: 3002 Rivercrest Drive E-1/1-PRESENTATION December 30, 2021 3002 Rivercrest Dr Variance Request Aqua Permits LLC 6504 Betty Cook Dr Austin Texas 78723 512-750-1402 Owner and development team is seeking a variance request to allow a new construction build at 3002 Rivercrest Drive, Austin, Texas 78746. The Lake Austin zoning (25-2-492) requires a 40’ setback from the front lot line and we are requesting a 25’ setback for only a portion of the build (32’ 1 1/4” out of 106.86’). Numerous properties on Rivercrest Drive including adjacent properties 3000 and 3006 Rivercrest Drive have buildings within the 40’ setback limit. The hardship that is faced with this property is with the configuration and critical root zones of protected trees and the shape of the lot due to easements limits the area which a tandem garage can be built. The construction of the tandem garage in this scenario would reduce street parking which would in turn lessen street congestion and help make a safer environment with the busy foot traffic on the narrow street. An iteration of the design based on the neighbors' setbacks have already been denied by the City of Austin. Considerable amount of time and energy has already been spent getting this approved to standards. Granting of this variance would not change the character of the neighborhood. The garage would be on the same side as the property that also has a garage beyond the 40’ setback and there are several occurrences of setback variances throughout the neighborhood. Setbacks are intended to protect privacy, provide for open space, and avoid the aesthetic and safety concerns with overcrowding. If this variance is granted, privacy will be not altered due to the fact that only the garage portion of the build will be included in a closer setback. It won’t effect open space because it will be side by side with the neighboring property’s garage. And finally it help appease the aesthetics of overcrowding by removing cars from the street and hiding them in the garage. We value the time and consideration the BOA puts into keeping Austin a beautiful and comfortable place to live. Thank you for your careful consideration of our request. E-1/2-PRESENTATION LOT SUMMARY ZONING: LOT AREA: SHORELINE SETBACK AREA: MAX. IMP.COVER: [.35 X (LOT AREA - SHORELINE SETBACK AREA)] = MAX. BLDG COVER: MAX.FAR: LA 19,973 SF (100%) 565 SF …
City of AustinREVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCEApproved 33.4' setback at 3000 RivercrestE-1/11-PRESENTATION Original survey of new build 2014E-1/12-PRESENTATION
607 E 49th St Case C15-2022-0019 Shelley & Andrew Thompson E-10/1-PRESENTATION Background & Requests • House was constructed in 2004 without a permit for the garage • Sold to us without disclosure of permit status • There is a bonus room above the garage, measuring approx. 864 sq ft. It is enclosed and climate-controlled • We request two variances: Variance 1) an increase in FAR to a total of 45.7% (max=40%) and Variance 2) an allowance of a 2nd-floor room, which is 864 sq ft (max=550 sq ft) E-10/2-PRESENTATION Site Plan E-10/3-PRESENTATION House & Detached Garage E-10/4-PRESENTATION Bonus Room E-10/5-PRESENTATION Architect’s Plan E-10/6-PRESENTATION Neighbors Support The Project E-10/7-PRESENTATION
January 4, 2022 Adam Mosier 1012 Shelley Ave Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2022-0004 Property Description: 49.67 X 133FT OLT 4 DIVISION Z Dear Adam, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet to 21.7 feet. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881
1012 SHELLEY AVE. Variance Request E-2/1-PRESENTATION HISTORY Ownership (40+ years) Restoration o West Line Historic District • Contributing E-2/2-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (setback requirement) • Decrease minimum front yard setback from 25 ft. to 21.7 ft. (variance of 3 ft., 4 in.) Maintain Setback • In existence for over 100+ years • Consistent with OWANA design guidelines for maintaining historic land use patterns including setbacks E-2/3-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP o Restoration requires demolition of more than 50% of current exterior walls • Portions of house requiring demolition are non-original additions Front porch Entire rear o Hardship is unique to property as there is no other way to achieve restoration without this partial demolition work E-2/4-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP, CONTINUED o100+ year old heritage Oak tree • Pressing up against portions of non-original rear additions • Demolition frees space around protected tree • If 25 ft. setback rule applied, then increased risk to critical root zone E-2/5-PRESENTATION REASONABLE USE o Granting variance to allow original setback enables continuation of reasonable use (in current location for 100+ years) o Restoring original front porch • Amenity originally intended and realized when constructed • Amenity commonly associated with residences in Clarksville, particularly on Shelley Ave. • Deprivation of amenity would: Deny reasonable use of property Be inconsistent with restoration E-2/6-PRESENTATION CHARACTER E-2/7-PRESENTATION SUPPORT oHistoric Land Commission and Historic Preservation Office oOld West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) oShelley Ave. Neighbors E-2/8-PRESENTATION CONCLUSION o Met requirements for granting variance o Requesting variance be granted • Allow house to remain where it’s been for last 100+ years E-2/9-PRESENTATION
Monday, February 7, 2022 City of Austin Board of Adjustments To: For: Case # C15-2022-0011 2715 Long Bow Trail, Austin TX Jonathan Kaplan - Presenter Reference: 2715 Longbow Trail – Variance Request I am writing to formally request the approval of the variance application that has been submitted for your review. Background: The property located at 2715 Longbow Trail is currently an empty single-family lot within the LA Zoning overlay in the Apache Shores Neighborhood. We are proposing to construct a new home that meets all the current codes and setback requirements except for the impervious coverage regulations due to the current grade of the property and the non-conforming regulations set upon this lot. Current Code Regulations: Per 25-2-492 site development regulations the LA zoned lot must be a minimum of 43,560 SF in size (1 acre), and the lot in question is only 8,822.11 sf (.20 acres). In addition, all LA zones lots are governed by 25-2-551 (C)-3 Impervious coverage restrictions based on a slope analysis of the property. This code requires a slope analysis of the current topography of the land and based on the existing conditions of this lot and due to the existing slope of the property, it provides no reasonable development can be constructed on this property. Variance Request: Due to the size of this lot, this is classified as a non-conforming lot that was developed and platted 50+ years before the existence of the LA regulations. The surrounding lots and the remaining area of the Apache Shores POA do not have any COA regulations and are governed under the TNR development guidelines. For these reasons, we are requesting a Variance to change the IC calculations to be the same as a standard SF-2 style lot configuration that this lot will meet the size requirements. If you have any questions on this matter, please contact me at any time. Regards, Jonathan Kaplan Managing Member Urban Building Services of Texas LLC 512-768-2789 ext. 501 214 Sailors Run Lakeway, TX 78734 www.ubstx.com 512-768-2789 E-4/1-PRESENTATION Lot sizes in Apache Shores Tradi(cid:415)onal LA zoned lots 1+ acres Exis(cid:415)ng non‐ conforming construc‐ (cid:415)on This diagram shows that the tradi(cid:415)onal Lake Aus(cid:415)n zoned lots (1+ acre) are located on the ease side of the river while the west side (Apache Shores) consists of all non‐conforming lots but have houses constructed on them. A lot of these houses were built prior to …
Monday, February 7, 2022 City of Austin Board of Adjustments Case # C15-2022-0012 2717 Long Bow Trail, Austin TX Jonathan Kaplan - Presenter To: For: Reference: 2717 Longbow Trail – Variance Request I am writing to formally request the approval of the variance application that has been submitted for your review. Background: The property located at 2715 Longbow Trail is currently an empty single-family lot within the LA Zoning overlay in the Apache Shores Neighborhood. We are proposing to construct a new home that meets all the current codes and setback requirements except for the impervious coverage regulations due to the current grade of the property and the non-conforming regulations set upon this lot. Current Code Regulations: Per 25-2-492 site development regulations the LA zoned lot must be a minimum of 43,560 SF in size (1 acre), and the lot in question is only 9,751.03 sf (.22 acres). In addition, all LA zones lots are governed by 25-2-551 (C)-3 Impervious coverage restrictions based on a slope analysis of the property. This code requires a slope analysis of the current topography of the land and based on the existing conditions of this lot and due to the existing slope of the property, it provides no reasonable development can be constructed on this property. Variance Request: Due to the size of this lot, this is classified as a non-conforming lot that was developed and platted 50+ years before the existence of the LA regulations. The surrounding lots and the remaining area of the Apache Shores POA do not have any COA regulations and are governed under the TNR development guidelines. For these reasons, we are requesting a Variance to change the IC calculations to be the same as a standard SF-2 style lot configuration that this lot will meet the size requirements. If you have any questions on this matter, please contact me at any time. Regards, Jonathan Kaplan Managing Member Urban Building Services of Texas LLC 512-768-2789 ext. 501 214 Sailors Run Lakeway, TX 78734 www.ubstx.com 512-768-2789 E-5/1-PRESENTATION Lot sizes in Apache Shores Tradi(cid:415)onal LA zoned lots 1+ acres Exis(cid:415)ng non‐ conforming construc‐ (cid:415)on This diagram shows that the tradi(cid:415)onal Lake Aus(cid:415)n zoned lots (1+ acre) are located on the ease side of the river while the west side (Apache Shores) consists of all non‐conforming lots but have houses constructed on them. A lot of these houses were built prior to …
3300 BLUE JAY LANE Application for a Variance to LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1) and (A)(4)(b) Dock extension greater than 30 ft. from the Lake Austin shoreline Dock width exceeding 14’ for a shoreline length less than 70’ Case no. C15-2022-0013 Applicant: Janis J. Smith, P.E. E-6/1-PRESENTATION E-6/2-PRESENTATION 3300 & 3302 BLUE JAY LANE NOTE: THE PROPOSED BOAT DOCK MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF LDC 25-2-1174 (“STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS”), AND MUST COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 25-12, ARTICLE 1 (UNIFORM BUILDING CODE) AND THE BUILDING CRITERIA MANUAL. PROPOSED LOWER DECK RAMP 2.9' PROPOSED UPPER DECK RAMP 3.8' 58.1' 26.3' DOCK PLAN VIEW 1" = 10' END OF RAMP ELEV. = 505.5' EXISTING DOCK TO REMAIN LOWER DECK UPPER DECK EXISTING DOCK TO REMAIN EXISTING = PROPOSED LAKESIDE ELEVATION VIEW AS PERMITTED UNDER SP-01-0014 DS EXISTING LANDSCAPE WALL PROPOSED LANDSCAPE WALL OPEN OPEN RAMP TERMINUS AT BULKHEAD ELEV = 505.1' PROPOSED BULKHEAD T.O.W. = 495.0' BOTTOM OF BEAM ELEVATION = 493.8' SIDE ELEVATION 1" = 10' PROPOSED CONDITIONS PLAN/ELEVATION VIEWS OF THE DOCK AT 3302 BLUE JAY LANE BOTTOM OF BEAM ELEVATION = 493.8' EL. 509.3' EL. 504.8' DOCK EL. = 494.8' APPROX. WSEL = 492.8' ' D V P P A I N O S V E R I E T A D . O N 1 2 0 2 / 5 1 / 1 1 FEMA 100-YR FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN ELEV = 510.8 FLOODPLAIN IS FULL PURPOSE REMAINDER OF THE PROPERTY IS LIMITED PURPOSE X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 8' 0 5 ' 6 0 5 4' 0 5 2' 0 5 INSTALL TREE BOARDS ' 8 9 4 EXISTING = PROPOSED SHORELINE ON 3300 NO BULKHEAD WORK IS PROPOSED ELEV 492.8 PROPOSED 1-STORY, 1-SLIP DOCK SEE DOCK PLAN/ELEVATION VIEWS ON SHEET 4 NO DREDGE PROPOSED LOC LOC LOC LOC FSS FSS FSS FSS LOC FSS 6' 9 4 4' 9 4 LOC LOC XX 431 X X XX 430 X X L O C L O C XX L O C ' 6 0 5 ' 4 0 5 INSTALL TREE BOARDS ' 2 0 5 ' 0 0 5 8' 9 4 ' 6 9 4 X X 429 S S F LOC FSS FSS LOC LOC S S F 3300 56.5' 53.1' EXISTING 5' X 127' WETLAND DISTURBED WETLAND AREAS TO BE MITIGATED LOC FSS C O L 16.4' S …
