MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on January 13, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen (late 5:42pm), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera, Yasmine Smith Board Members Absent: Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) and Liz Johnston (City staff - Environmental) 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 The first four (4) 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. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEMS Staff requests approval of November 7, 2019 draft minutes B-1 On-Line Link: Item B-1 Board Member Brooke Bailey motion to approve the minutes for November 7, 2019, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR November 7, 2019 A-1/1 B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1, I-4, P-1, P-2 requesting postponements to January 13, 2020; Items P-3 requesting withdrawn Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to Grant applicant’s/staff’s request Items I-2, I-3, P-3 to Postpone to February 5, 2020, Item P-1 to postpone to March 9, 2020 and Items P-5, P-6 to withdraw by applicant, Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late), GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS I-2, I-3, P-3 to February 5, 2020 and Item P-1 to March 9, 2020; WITHDRAW ITEMS P-5 and P-6. C. D. E. F. G. H. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE I. VARIANCES …
January 27, 2020 Todd O'Neill 809 Norwalk Ln Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0001 Dear Todd, Property Description: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following section of the land development code. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, Section 3.3.2 (Gross Floor Area) (B) (1) - to allow an attached parking area [carport] that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted (160 sq. ft.) from the Gross Floor Area calculation for this site; In order to complete an addition of a bedroom and carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants expense. 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-1/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0001 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 809 Norwalk Ln. OWNER: Todd O’Neill COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: allow a carport that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted from Gross Floor Area. SUMMARY: remodel and addition of a bedroom and a carport ISSUES: one parking space per TCM is 8 ½ x 17 and 25’ Spanish Oak tree in front yard ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-1/1 N …
January 27, 2020 Jennifer Hanlen 3409 Neal St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0003 Dear Jennifer, Property Description: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the LDC - Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) ; 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) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-2/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0003 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3409 Neal St OWNER: Addison Thom COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Jennifer Hanlen ZONING: SF-3-NP (Govalle) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce minimum lot width from 50 ft. to 49.09 ft. SUMMARY: subdivision of lot ISSUES: current design is at 49.09 ft. due to a flag lot design on adjacent proposed lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle Neighborhood Association Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group I-2/1 N E D LIN R E G NIN N E H PICKLE THOMPSON A I R P O R T THO MPSON K KIR THOMPSON NEAL …
January 27, 2020 Anthony Brown 1612 Newton St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0004 Dear Anthony, Property Description: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD 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 (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) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-3/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0004 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 1612 Newton St OWNER: Anthony Brown COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 sq. ft. to 3,575 sq. ft. SUMMARY: erect a Single-Family residence ISSUES: lot configuration has been this way since 1946; neighborhood plan did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition South First IBIZ District I-3/1 GIB S O N D R 3 E LIZ A B E T H JEWELL MONROE ELIZABETH D N 2 MILTON T S 1 N O T W E N A M O R MILTON MONROE ANNIE N O …
January 27, 2020 Aixa Sola 5003 Highland Ct Austin TX, 78731 Re: C15-2020-0005 Dear Aixa, Property Description: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section from the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) ; setback requirements; To decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested); In order to erect a one-story single-family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. 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 (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-4/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0005 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 5003 Highland Ct OWNER: Erin E O’Malley COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Aixa Sola ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect a one story single-family residence ISSUES: unusual pie shaped lot; 25 ft. reduces usable area of the lot ZONING LAND USES SF-3 Site North MOPAC Expy South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Highway Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bull Creek Road Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources I-4/1 N E E R G R E V E S U N N Y K A Y O E L L VA D N A L H G H I H A N C …
January 17, 2020 Victoria Haase 2309 Quarry Rd Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0006 Dear Victoria, Property Description: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) 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. Austin Energy does not oppose requested variance, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements. https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-5/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0006 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd OWNER: Patrick N. Dunn COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Ron Thrower ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect one single-family residence & associated accessory structure ISSUES: 9 protected trees, 3 of which are Heritage ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-5/1 K L A W R O N N SITIO O P X E E N FIE L D T O R M …
January 27, 2020 Emily Jones 3219 Manor Rd Austin TX, 78723 Re: C15-2020-0009 Dear Emily, Property Description: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) In order to construct a 60 foot Multi-Family use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose requested height and setback variances, with the understanding that relocation of the existing electric facilities will be placed underground and has been carried out at the time of construction. Any proposed and existing improvements will follow AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants expense. Please continue to work with Austin Energy design lead, Ray Martinez (Ray.Martinez@austinenergy.com) 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 (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. 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 I-6/AE VARIANCE REQUEST: Height increase from 40 ft. to 60 ft. and requesting full uniformed 60 ft. all the way around to relieve compatibility setback requirements BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0009 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3219 Manor Rd OWNER: Bryan Cumby COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Melissa Brown ZONING: CS-V-CO-NP (MLK) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B SUMMARY: erect Multi-Family ISSUES: zoning ordinance 021107-Z-12C limits development ZONING LAND USES Site CS-V-CO-NP North CS-MU-V-NP South CS-MU-CO-NP East West CS-V-CO-NP GR-V-NP Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Anberly Airport Association (Attn:Redev Srvcs) Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association J.J. Seabrook Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas …
January 27, 2020 Travis Young 71 Julius St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0010 Dear Travis, Property Description: IMPS ONLY ON LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) (C) (1) and (2) – a variance from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and to 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). Austin Energy does not oppose request provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. 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 (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements) 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 I-7/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0010 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 71 Julius St OWNER: Daniel & Amy Coops COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Travis G. Young ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: allow construction of a single-family residence and allow 36.8% impervious cover SUMMARY: erect a single-family residence with a garage/guest house ISSUES: Waterfront Overlay of Festival Beach requires a secondary setback that is within 100 ft. and 150 ft. from waters edge + three large heritage trees restrict current building envelope ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP P-NP SF-3-NP P-NP Single-Family Single-Family Public Single-Family Public NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concillio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East …
P-1/1 P-1/2 P-1/3 P-1/4 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0057 BOA DATE: November 7, 2019 ADDRESS: 1304 & 1310 Willow St OWNER: Jennifer Conroy COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: same ZONING: SF-3-NP (East Cesar Chavez NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E43 FT AV OF LOT 18 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE & W32.5 FT OF LOT 19 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE VARIANCE REQUEST: Special Exception SUMMARY: unpermitted Secondary Dwelling Unit ISSUES: encroaching into interior side setback ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-Americal Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SEL Texas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Tejano Town P-1/5 October 29, 2019 Jennifer Conroy 1304 Willow St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2019-0057 Property Description: E43 FT AV OF LOT 18 OLT 33 DIV O CANTERBURY SQUARE Dear Jennifer, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following sections from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-476 (B) (3) (a) (i) (Special Exceptions); from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations); To decrease the interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 3 ft. 6 inches (requested) in order to maintain a Garage Apartment that has been at this location for at least 25 years in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow AE clearance criteria requirements, The National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ 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. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 P-1/6 From: …
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P-3/1 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0063 BOA DATE: January 13th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1507 Fairfield Dr. OWNER: Stephen H. Rison COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 VARIANCE REQUEST: Setback requirements SUMMARY: maintain an existing shed ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family ISSUES: trees would have prohibited construction in other areas; previous shed was built in same location NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neighborhood Alliance SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Wooten Neighborhood Assn. Wooten Neighborhood Plan Contact Team P-3/2 January 2, 2020 Stephen Rison 1507 Fairfield Dr Austin TX, 78757 Re: C15-2019-0063 Dear Stephen, Property Description: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from 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) DENIED BY AUSTIN ENERGY (AE) , due to applicant having a permanent structures that conflict with Austin Energy’s clearance requirements. The Customer's facilities/installations shall maintain clearances from AE overhead facilities as required in Section 234 of the NESC. See NESC Clearance Envelope below for typical NESC clearances of 12-foot 6-inch vertical and 7-foot 6-inch horizontal from AE overhead primary voltage lines. Contact AE Design for specific clearance information. In addition, the Customer's facilities shall not be installed under or over AE overhead distribution facilities and shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 7'-6" from overhead AE distribution facilities. It is recommended that you remove the features shown on the submitted survey, be relocated from outside the easement area and that they maintain the required electric clearance requirements. Please contact Eben Kellogg Property Agent for Austin Energy - Public Involvement and Real Estate Services 512-322-6050/ eben.kellogg@austinenergy.com to demonstrate that this has been accomplished. 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 see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEBRUARY 5, 2020 5:30 PM ONE TEXAS CENTER, 3RD FLOOR-ROOM 325 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___Denisse Hudock (Alternate) AGENDA 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 The first four (4) 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. Staff requests approval of January 13, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C. NONE D. E. NONE F. G. H. SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS I. INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Todd O’Neill 809 Norwalk Lane C15-2020-0001 NONE I-1 NONE On-Line Link: Item I-1 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the LDC Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, Section 3.3.2 (Gross Floor Area) (B) (1) to allow an attached parking area [carport] that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted (160 sq. ft.) from the Gross Floor Area calculation for this site in order to complete an addition of a bedroom and carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Note: Carport is 12 feet deep, it is not meeting the definition of a parking spot per TCM of a parking spot being 8 ½ x 17, therefore it is not meeting a parking area that can be exempted from Gross Floor Area. I-2 C15-2020-0003 Jennifer Hanlen for Addision Thom 3409 Neal Street On-Line Link: Item I-2 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from …
BMiidtB Creek '^ti0)milooi \s»mMim Date: January 30. 2020 TO: Board of Adjustment Sutjject C a se C15-2020-0004 1612 Newton Street Board Memtiers. T he applicant. Anthony Brown, h as not come beifore the Bouldin Creek Zoning Committee with his variance request tHit you slxxjld be aware of why Bouldin Creek did not adopt the Small Lot Amnesty Infill Tool in our Neighborhood Plan in 2002. Our neighboihood includes both the East and West Bouldin Creek V i ^ e r s h ed and when the NP w as written we had numerous properties being affected t>y lot to lot and creek flooding. That situation is more acute today with Atlas 14 and tfie increased density the LOC Rewrite is projected to t>ring to the neightxxtiood. We don't know what hardship Anthony Brown is claiming as justification for his request, txjt we wanted you to be aware of why the Small Lot A m r ^ s ty Tool is not inccxporated i n o u r N P. Thank you for your service. Sincerely, Paul Strange VP External Affairs and Zoning Chair Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P. O. Box 3683, Austin, Tejias 78704 LATE BACKUPI-3/45 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Public Hearing Response Case Number C15-2020-0004 Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:27:11 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** -- Sincerely, Colton Katzen (817)-403-9352 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPI-3/46 LATE BACKUPI-3/47
From: To: Subject: Date: Craig A Copeland Ramirez, Elaine Land variance - 5003 Highland Ct Saturday, January 25, 2020 9:30:14 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPI-4/29 Sent from my iPhone LATE BACKUPI-4/30 LATE BACKUPI-4/31 Re: Case Number: C15-2020-0005; Variance Request for 5003 Highland Court Dear Board of Adjustment Members: The Highland Park West Balcones Neighborhood Association Board supports the request by the property owners of 5003 Highland Court, represented by Point 8 Design Group, for a Variance to reduce the 25 foot rear setback requirement for a through lot (that backs on to Mopac, Loop 1, with the sound barrier separating the property from the right-of-way/roadway) to 10 feet. The Board voted on this request at its January 27, 2020 Board meeting with a vote of six in favor, none opposed, and one Board member absent. The subject property is within the Neighborhood January 28, 2020 Ms. Elaine Ramirez Board of Adjustment city Of Ausin P. 0. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767-1088 Association boundaries. _i-i-LL::-:------- Pieter Sybesma President Cc: PointBDesignGroup Certified Mad 7018 3090 0000 4464 8338 and Regular Mail Highland park west/Balcones Area Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 26101 Austin, Texas 78755 hpwbana.org LATE BACKUPI-4/32 LATE BACKUPI-4/33 LATE BACKUPI-4/34
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Thanks Elaine. Please withdraw the BOA variance application and refund the fee. I realized I am stuck in a no-win situation with this whole process, with no foreseeable exit. From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine RE: Refund for C15-2019-0057 / 1304 Willow St Wednesday, January 29, 2020 5:26:46 PM image001.png Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 8:10 AM, Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Jennifer, As long as it is before the Feb. 11 deadline we can refund you the re-notification fee of $324.48. If it is after this deadline it will not be possible because notices are being prepared and sent out. The refund will not be issued right away I believe it takes 6-8 weeks, I am not sure you would need to check with the Cashier’s office. Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Board of Adjustment Liaison Planner Senior One Texas Center, 1st Floor 505 Barton Springs Rd Office: 512-974-2202 City of Austin Development Services Department Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @DevelopmentATX LATE BACKUPP-1/35 Scheduled Meeting Disclosure Information In accordance with City of Austin Ordinance 20160922-005 responsibility of written disclosure is required by visitors when attending a scheduled meeting with a City Official regarding a municipal question as defined within City Code 4-8- 2 for compensation on behalf of another person. Development Services Department has elected to implement an electronic survey as the methodology to provide the opportunity to record information as required of the department under Section 4-8-8 (E) of the City Code. Individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions included in the department survey available at the following link: DSD Survey. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s From: Jennifer Conroy Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 3:56 PM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: Refund? *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** If I were to recall my application at this poimt coukd I be refunded the latest fee for notification for the March mtg? Im not ready to do that yet but want to kmow my options. Hi Elaine, Thank you. Jennifer 1304 and 1310 Willow St Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android CAUTION:This email was received at the City of …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine RE: Request for Postponement from 2/5 to March (C15-2019-0061) Tuesday, February 04, 2020 3:34:03 PM image001.png image004.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please advise- Thank you I have updated this request to March, not April. Besides the below being a factor, when the date of this hearing was changed to Wed, 2/5, in lieu of what the website listed, I do have available child care for tomorrow evening and am unable to attend. JARRED CORBELL Austin/San Antonio Acquisitions and Entitlements Manager C: (318) 230-4084 This e-mail may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or subject to copyright. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the sender by return e-mail, do not use or disclose the contents, and delete the message and any attachments. Unless stated otherwise, this e-mail does not constitute advice or commitment by the sender or any entity that the sender represents. From: Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 2:24 PM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: Request for Postponement from 2/5 to April 13 (C15-2019-0061) Hi Elaine- Please allow this email to serve as our official request to postpone the above case to April 13. Due to the City of Austin having unforeseen comments to our site development plans, we need to further evaluate these comments and gain a better understanding of their impacts to our site layout, which could further enhance the hardships on site. Please let me know if there are any questions. I assume since this postponement does not exceed 60 days, a re-notification fee will not apply. LATE BACKUPP-2/47 Thanks JARRED CORBELL Austin/San Antonio Acquisitions and Entitlements Manager C: (318) 230-4084 This e-mail may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or subject to copyright. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the sender by return e-mail, do not use or disclose the contents, and delete the message and any attachments. Unless stated otherwise, this e-mail does not constitute advice or commitment by the sender or any entity that the sender represents. 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPP-2/48
January 28, 2020 Stephen Rison 1507 Fairfield Dr Austin TX, 78757 Property Description: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 Re: C15-2019-0063 Dear Stephen, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from 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) DENIED BY AUSTIN ENERGY (AE) , due to applicant having a permanent structures that conflict with Austin Energy’s clearance requirements. The Customer's facilities/installations shall maintain clearances from AE overhead facilities as required in Section 234 of the NESC. See NESC Clearance Envelope below for typical NESC clearances of 12-foot 6-inch vertical and 7-foot 6-inch horizontal from AE overhead primary voltage lines. Contact AE Design for specific clearance information. In addition, the Customer's facilities shall not be installed under or over AE overhead distribution facilities and shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 7'-6" from overhead AE distribution facilities. It is recommended that you remove the features shown on the submitted survey, be relocated from outside the easement area and that they maintain the required electric clearance requirements. Please contact Eben Kellogg Property Agent for Austin Energy - Public Involvement and Real Estate Services 512-322-6050/ eben.kellogg@austinenergy.com to demonstrate that this has been accomplished. 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 see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 LATE BACKUPP-3/30 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine RE: Possible Postponement for C15-2019-0063 / 1507 Fairfield Dr Thursday, January 30, 2020 3:53:45 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine, We are going to have to request another postponement to the next meeting date. I will follow up with you once I have an update. Thank you, Micah Micah J. King Attorney Direct: 512.370.3468 From: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:47 AM To: Subject: Possible Postponement for C15-2019-0063 / 1507 Fairfield Dr Importance: High [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Good morning Gentlemen, In speaking with Austin Energy I understand the above …
