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REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 8, 2024 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 email by remote elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. telephone. To participation remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Thomas Ates ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Brian Poteet ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Margaret Shahrestani The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). ___Jeffery Bowen ___Janel Venzant ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Yung-ju Kim ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on December 11, 2023. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES December 11, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. New Variance cases: 3. Trust Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. C15-2023-0051 Linda Sullivan for Suzanne McFayden-Smith – Lotus Management 4400 Waterford Place On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION; AE APPROVAL The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations): (C) (2) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 47.4 percent (requested) (b) and not more than 35 percent from 10 percent (maximum allowed) to 17.8 percent (requested), in order to remodel an uncovered wood deck in a “LA” and “DR”, Lake Austin and Development Reserve zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent Note: 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) This subsection specifies …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 8, 2024 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 email by remote elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. telephone. To participation remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Thomas Ates ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Brian Poteet ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Jeffery Bowen ___Janel Venzant ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Yung-ju Kim ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). CALL TO ORDER REVISED AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on December 11, 2023. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES December 11, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 3. Trust 4400 Waterford Place C15-2023-0051 Linda Sullivan for Suzanne McFayden-Smith – Lotus Management On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION; AE APPROVAL The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations): 25-2-551(C)(2)(a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 47.4 percent (requested), and 25-2-551(C)(2)(b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 10 percent (maximum allowed) to 17.8 percent (requested), in order to remodel an uncovered wood deck in a “LA” and “DR”, Lake Austin and Development Reserve zoning district. Note: 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, December 11, 2023 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ji Kim, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen, Janel Venzant Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza Board Member/Commissioners absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on November 13, 2023. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES November 13, 2023 Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for November 13, 2023, Board member Brian Poteet seconds on 9-0-1 (Board member Janel Venzant abstains); APPROVED MINUTES FOR November 13, 2023. Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. None New Variance cases: 3. C15-2023-0047 Donna Carter for Lynn Sherman 3505 Greenway On-Line Link: Item03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 23 feet (requested) and b) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% (maximum allowed) to 54.5% (requested) in order to remodel, maintain and add an addition to an existing 2 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-2-CO-NP”, Single-Family-Combined Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hancock Neighborhood Plan). The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with conditions to provide rainwater capture and as per page Item03/9; Board member Maggie Shahrestani seconds on 10-0 votes; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS TO PROVIDE RAINWATER CAPTURE AND AS PER PAGE ITEM03/9. 4. C15-2023-0048 Stephen Hawkins for Willow Beach, LLC 1446 Rockcliff Road On-Line Link: Item04 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2023-0051 BOA DATE: January 8th, 2024 ADDRESS: 4400 Waterford Pl OWNER: Lotus Management Trust COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Clean Tag Permits -Linda Sullivan ZONING: LA, DR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17 BLK A WATERFORD PLACE SEC 2 AMENDED VARIANCE REQUEST: a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent to 47.4 percent AND b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 10 percent to 17.8 percent SUMMARY: remodel an uncovered wood deck ISSUES: were compliant with code at time of permitting, no longer complying with current code ZONING Site LA, DR North LA, DR South LA, DR East West DR LA LAND USES Lake Austin, Development Reserve Lake Austin, Development Reserve Lake Austin, Development Reserve Development Reserve Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM03/1 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ 0131070229 C15-2023-0051 13238816 Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ Subdivision Legal Description: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _________________________________ Block(s): _____________________________ Outlot: _________________________________ Division: _____________________________ Zoning District: ___________________________________________________________________ Council District: 10 I/We ________________________________________________ on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for ________________________________________________ affirm that on Month , Day , Year , hereby apply for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment for consideration …
December 27, 2023 Linda Sullivan – CleanTag Permits 4804 Menchaca Rd, Unit B Austin TX, 78745 Re: C15-2023-0051 Property Description: LOT 17 BLK A WATERFORD PLACE SEC 2 AMENDED Dear Linda, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-551(C)(2) at 4400 Waterford Place. 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 III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0001 BOA DATE: January 8th, 2024 ADDRESS: 8315 Burrell Dr OWNER: Asim Dhital COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 AGENT: Rodney Bennett ZONING: SF-3-NP (Wooten) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet SUMMARY: erect a carport ISSUES: other carports in the area are built into front setback, driveway relocation into critical root zone of a Heritage Tree. 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 Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neigbhorhood Alliance Red Line Parkway Initiative SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Wooten Neighborhood Assn. Wooten Neighborhood Plan Contact Team ITEM04/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department Permitting & Development Center Phone: 512.978.4000 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ C15-2024-0001 0240080227 13250476 Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ Subdivision Legal Description: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _________________________________ Block(s): _____________________________ Outlot: _________________________________ Division: _____________________________ Zoning District: ___________________________________________________________________ Council District: 4 I/We ________________________________________________ on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for ________________________________________________ affirm that on Month , Day , Year , hereby apply for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment for consideration to (select appropriate option below): Erect Attach Complete Remodel Maintain Other: ____________ Type of Structure: ______________________________________________________________ City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 06/24/2021 | Page 4 of 8 ITEM04/2 Portion of the City of Austin Land …
December 27, 2023 Rodney Bennett 529 Evening Star Kyle, TX 78640 Re: C15-2024-0001 Property Description: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 2 Dear Rodney, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 at 8315 Burrell Drive. 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 III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0003 BOA DATE: January 8th, 2024 ADDRESS: 2408, 2410, 2414, 2418, COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 2422 & 2428 E. 7th St. OWNER: DC-2422 LLC AGENT: Richard Suttle ZONING: CS-CO-NP (Govalle) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: N 70.17 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 9 OLT 23&231/2 DIV A LINCOLN PLACE VARIANCE REQUEST: a. increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet to three (3) stories and 35 feet. b. increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet to four (4) stories and 45 feet. c. increase the height limit from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance to 58 feet. SUMMARY: erect an Office ISSUES: COR ordinance overturned and directly adjacent to the Metro Rail line ZONING LAND USES Site North GR-MU-CO-NP; SF-3-NP CS-CO-NP South CS-CO-MU-NP East West CS-CO-NP CS-CO-MU-NP General Commercial Services Community Commercial-Mixed-use; Single- Family General Commercial Services-Mixed-use General Commercial Services General Commercial Services-Mixed-use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Central Austin Concerned Architects Del Valle Community Coalition Non-Profit East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Red Line Parkway Initiative SELTexas ITEM05/1 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application - - - 0204100905, 0204100906, 0204100907, 0204100908, 0204100910 For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ 13251886 C15-2024-0003 Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ 2408, 2410, 2414, 2418, 2422 and 2428 E. 7th Street Lots 2-6, Block 9 of the Lincoln Place Subdivision of Outlots 23 and 23 1/2 Division A ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ 2-6 _____________________________ 9 _________________________________ 23 and 23 1/2 _____________________________ A ___________________________________________________________________ CS-CO-NP Council District: 3 (Govalle) ________________________________________________ Richard Suttle ________________________________________________ DC-2422 LLC December 8 2023 ______________________________________________________________ Office ____________ | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application | Page 4 of 8 ITEM05/2 25-2-1063(C)(1) to increase height limit from 2 stories and 30' to 3 stories and 35’ in height, 25- ____________________________________________________________________________ 2-1063(C)(2) to increase height limit from 3 stories and 40' to 4 stories and 45’ in height & 25-2- ____________________________________________________________________________ 1063(C)(3) to increase height limit from 40’ plus one foot for each 10’ of distance in excess of ____________________________________________________________________________ 100’ from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive to 58’. We are only asking for an additional 5’ ____________________________________________________________________________ in …
December 27, 2023 Richard Suttle 100 Congress Ave, Ste 1300 Austin TX, 78701 Re: C15-2024-0003 Property Description: N 70.17 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 9 OLT 23&231/2 DIV A LINCOLN PLACE Dear Richard, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-1063(C) at 2428 E 7th Street. 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 III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday December 11, 2023 CASE NUMBER: C15-2023-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Willow Beach, LLC ADDRESS: 1446 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock from 1,200 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,235 square feet (requested), in order to erect a second boat dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (5) The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani motions to postpone to January 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2024. FINDING: ITEM06/1 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 forITEM06/2 ITEM06/3 ITEM06/4 ITEM06/5 ITEM06/6 ITEM06/7 ITEM06/8 ITEM06/9 ITEM06/10 ITEM06/11 ITEM06/12 ITEM06/13 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2023-0048 BOA DATE: December 11th, 2023 ADDRESS: 1446 Rockcliff Rd OWNER: Willow Beach LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Jon Fichter – Aqua Permits ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 72 SUR 1 BROWN W ACR 8.8930 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the footprint of a boat dock from …
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LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING LOC FTC SF TP LEGEND LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN SILT FENCING TREE PROTECTION SHORELINE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION CEF WETLAND 150' CEF WETLAND BUFFER 156'-5" 10' PROPERTY SETBACK 6' 492' 496' LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING SEE PG 4 FOR ENLARGED DOCK LIGHTING PER LDC 25-2-1176 LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL 6 5 8" STEEL PILINGS DRIVEN TO REFUSAL 490' 492' LOC LOC L O C LOC LOC C T F L O C FTC 2'-10" 11'-2" FTC 33'-7" 33'-7" 5'-7" FTC 11'-2" LOC LO C FTC L O C 28'-10" L O C FTC 25' L O C FT C L O C 4'-2" LO C 7'-8" LOC TP 28'-4" LOC TP LOC P T P T T P LOC T P 50% CRZ 50% CRZ 100% CRZ 100% CRZ LO C F T C 2'-10" FTC LO C 29'-1" F T C LO C 28'-6" C T F LO C LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN PROPOSED TWO-STORY, TWO-SLIP 1100 SQ FT BOAT DOCK 114'-8" EXISTING PORTION OF BOARDWALK TO REMAIN, RE-DECK TO MATCH DOCK TREE # 5005 TREE # 5006 TREE PROTECTION FENCING 10' PROPERTY SETBACK EXISTING DECK STRUCTURE TO REMAIN 6' 75' CWQZ SETBACK 496' COA AND FEMA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN LINE COA AND FEMA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN LINE PROPOSED PLAN EXISTING PLAN SITE PLAN NOTES: - - - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ADD AND/OR MODIFY EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS ON SITE TO KEEP PROJECT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RULES AND REGULATIONS. [LDC 25-2-183] NO WATER OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES ARE PROPOSED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT. ALL AREAS DISTURBED IN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SHOULD BE RESTORED AS PER STANDARD SPECIFICATION 609.S. NO DREDGE PROPOSED ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED FROM BARGE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SHORELINE SETBACK AREA [LDC 25-2-551(8)(3)] THE PROPOSED BOAT DOCK WILL BE AT LEAST 66% OPEN [LDC25-2-1176(A)(8)(B)] NO PILINGS TO BE DRIVEN WITHIN THE 50% CRZ ALL MATERIALS ON LAND TO BE PERMEABLE FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN Floatation Water Surface Filter Cloth Skirt (Variable Depth) Ballast Chain Channel Bottom BOARDS FENCE LOCATION PRIOR TO CLEARING, GRADING AND PAVING PERMEABLE PAVING AREA CURB FENCE LOCATION DURING PERMEABLE PAVING INSTALLATION CRZ BOARDS TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD, EXISTING ROADWAY OR EASEMENT AS APPROVED CRZ WOOD CHIP MULCH AREA 100 …
PROPOSED PLAN (ENLARGED) FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN Floatation Water Surface Filter Cloth Skirt (Variable Depth) Ballast Chain Channel Bottom BOARDS FENCE LOCATION PRIOR TO CLEARING, GRADING AND PAVING PERMEABLE PAVING AREA CURB FENCE LOCATION DURING PERMEABLE PAVING INSTALLATION CRZ BOARDS TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD, EXISTING ROADWAY OR EASEMENT AS APPROVED CRZ WOOD CHIP MULCH AREA 100 mm - 150 mm (4"-6") DEPTH LINEAR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH TREES TREES IN PAVING AREA MINIMUM NECESSARY WORK AREA (WOOD CHIP MULCH 100 TO 150 mm 4" TO 6" DEPTH) BLDG. ADD BOARDS STRAPPED TO TRUNK DUE TO CLOSENESS OF FENCE LESS THAN 1.5 m (5') FROM TRUNK TREES NEAR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY LIMIT OF CONTRUCTION LINE AS SHOWN ON PLAN NATURAL AREAS CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (C.R.Z) RADIUS = 12mm PER mm (1 FT. PER INCH) OF TRUNK DIAMETER INDIVIDUAL TREE GROUP OF TREES CITY OF AUSTIN WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT TREE PROTECTION FENCE LOCATIONS RECORD COPY SIGNED BY J. PATRICK MURPHY 11/16/99 ADOPTED THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROPRIATE USE OF THE STANDARD STANDARD NO. 610S-1 LOC FTC SF TP LEGEND LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN SILT FENCING TREE PROTECTION SHORELINE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION CEF WETLAND 150' CEF WETLAND SETBACK SITE PLAN NOTES: - - - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ADD AND/OR MODIFY EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS ON SITE TO KEEP PROJECT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RULES AND REGULATIONS. [LDC 25-2-183] NO WATER OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES ARE PROPOSED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT. ALL AREAS DISTURBED IN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SHOULD BE RESTORED AS PER STANDARD SPECIFICATION 609.S. NO DREDGE PROPOSED ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED FROM BARGE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SHORELINE SETBACK AREA [LDC 25-2-551(8)(3)] THE PROPOSED BOAT DOCK WILL BE AT LEAST 66% OPEN [LDC25-2-1176(A)(8)(B)] NO PILINGS TO BE DRIVEN WITHIN THE 50% CRZ ALL MATERIALS ON LAND TO BE PERMEABLE AQUA PERMITS LLC AUSTIN TEXAS DESIGN, PERMITTING, CONSULTING, Y MAS ON THE SHORE OF LAKE AUSTIN IN THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING 6 5 8" STEEL PILINGS DRIVEN TO REFUSAL 490' 492' DOCK LIGHTING PER LDC 25-2-1176 01 2 5 10 20 30 40 SCALE: 1=1' LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN PROPOSED TWO-STORY, TWO-SLIP 1100 SQ FT BOAT DOCK 114'-7" EXISTING PORTION OF BOARDWALK TO REMAIN, RE-DECK TO MATCH DOCK LOC LOC FTC 2'-10" …
Variance Presentation Property Address: 1446 Rockcliff Rd. Case Number: C15-2023-0048 Presenter: Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits Second Hearing ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176 (A)(5)- The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use. -For the permitting and construction of a new 1135 sq ft boat dock which amounts to 2235 sq ft in total To allow: ITEM06/3-PRESENTATION Reason for Seeking Variance The existing boat dock on the property is inaccessible due to vegetation and sedimentation accumulation in the narrow channel where it resides. Our client cannot use the existing boat dock or channel leading to the existing boat dock without subjecting their boat to running aground or hitting tree roots and damaging their boat in the process. ITEM06/4-PRESENTATION First Variance Hearing Recap: The BOA were amenable to the location/square footage of the proposed boat dock. However, more information was requested regarding the existing boat dock, its current use, and the pros/cons of removal vs. repurposing the structure. Important Items to consider: ● ● ● ● The existing dock, it’s permitting history, and its location on the property. The footprint of the dock over water vs. over land. The current (permitted) use of the dock as dry storage. The impact of removing the dock to the surrounding ecosystem. ITEM06/5-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● Location of existing boat dock shown in blue Existing boat dock sits at the end of a 150 foot channel shown in red ITEM06/6-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● ● ● The existing boat dock lies tucked away at the end of this channel. Navigating the channel is challenging with the natural boundaries; adding in years of sediment buildup coupled with the advancement of wetland environments has made it increasingly impassible. Additionally, the canopy of the trees along the channel poses a risk to harming the tree or the boat. These trees often drop branches into the channel as well. ITEM06/7-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● ● ● The existing boat dock situated at the end of the channel Note the tree canopy overhanging the boat dock. Removal of the boat dock would pose disturbance to the canopy. The prior variance hearing for this property dealt primarily with the ecological effects of removing the boat dock. …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 1 0 5 4 December 11, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) Section 25-2-1604 (Garage Placement) (C) (1) parking structure 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from two setback requirements: to decrease the front yard setback and to decrease the minimum interior side yards setbacks (BAAP Special Exception) Postponed 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Dec 11 Interpretations Dec 11 Special Exceptions cases Dec 11 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Dec 11 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) November 13, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) to increase the maximum number of vehicle queue lanes 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width Postponed 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from two setback requirements, to decrease the front yard setback and to decrease the minimum interior side yards setbacks (BAAP Special Exception) 0 0 1 (Appvd Dec11) 0 (Added Dec11# 2023) 20 7 0 0 29 2 1 0 3 1 16 6 0 2 24 (Added Nov13# 2023) 0 0 1 (PP to Dec 11-due to Life safety report) 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Nov 13 Interpretations Nov 13 Special Exceptions cases Nov 13 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Nov 13 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Janel Venzant; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) October 9, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover Postponed Withdrawn 0 Denied 1 Reconsideration 1. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R Discussion Items Oct 9 Interpretations Oct 9 Special Exceptions cases Oct 9 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Oct 9 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Michael Von Ohlen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza and Thomas Ates; …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday January 8, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2023-0051 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Suzanne McFayden-Smith (Lotus Management Trust) ADDRESS: 4400 WATERFORD PL VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (2); (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 47.4 percent (requested) and (b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 10 percent (maximum allowed) to 17.8 percent (requested), in order to remodel an uncovered wood deck in a “LA” and “DR”, Lake Austin and Development Reserve zoning district. Note: 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2)For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded after April 22, 1982, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 20 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (c) if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D), 30 percent. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on January 27, 1986 BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to approve to increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less to 38.6 percent and approve no increase but to allow the removal and replacement of the current impervious cover that is on a slope with the gradient of 25 percent and not more than 35 percent and tie to the presentation documentation Item03/8; Board member Micheal Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0 votes; GRANTED TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVER ON A SLOPE WITH A GRADIENT OF 25 PERCENT OR LESS TO 38.6 PERCENT AND APPROVE NO INCREASE BUT TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CURRENT IMPERVIOUS COVER THAT IS ON …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday January 8, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0001 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) -- ABSTAINED ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Asim Dhital ADDRESS: 8315 BURRELL DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet (requested), in order to erect a Carport to an existing 1 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Wooten Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with conditions that carport remain open on all 3 sides and provide gutters on the interior yard side setback of the carport; Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on 9-0-1 votes (Board member Jeffery Bowen abstained); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT CARPORT REMAIN OPEN ON ALL 3 SIDES AND PROVIDE GUTTERS ON THE INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK OF THE CARPORT. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for reasonable use because: it does not take into consideration the character of the neighborhood, specifically the amount of non-conforming carports in the setback. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: if a carport were to be built any place else, it would require the driveway to be relocated over the critical root zone of a heritage tree and also has irregular shape of the lot that limits their ability to located it elsewhere. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: there are other carports that are in the front setback on Burrell Drive. 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: there are at minimum 3 carports on Burrell that are in same situation, and therefore the area of character will remain …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday January 8, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0003 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) -- ABSTAINED ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard Suttle OWNER: DC-2422, LLC ADDRESS: 2408, 2410, 2414, 2418, 2422, 2428 E 7TH Street 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) (C) (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet (maximum allowed) to three (3) stories and 35 feet (requested), (b) (C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to four (4) stories and 45 feet (requested) and (c) (C) (3) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance (maximum allowed) to 58 feet (requested), in order to erect an Office building in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Govalle Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) The height limitations for a structure are (1) two stories and 30 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from property: (a) in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district. (2) three stories and 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. (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. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve; Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0-1 (Board member Jeffery Bowen abstained) votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the subject property is uniquely shaped as …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM06 DATE: Monday January 8, 2023 CASE NUMBER: C15-2023-0048 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y___Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Willow Beach, LLC ADDRESS: 1446 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock from 1,200 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,235 square feet (requested), in order to erect a second boat dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other Lakefront Uses (A) (5) The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani motions to postpone to January 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2024, Jan 8, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani motions to Deny; Board member Micheal Von Ohlen seconds on a NO vote; Board member Micheal Von Ohlen pulled his 2nd to Deny and a substitute motion was made by Board member Melissa Hawthorne to postpone to August 12, 2024, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 12, 2024. 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: …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, January 8, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen, Janel Venzant Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Yung-ji Kim Board Member/Commissioners absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on December 11, 2023. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES December 11, 2023 Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for December 11, 2023, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0; APPROVED MINUTES FOR December 11, 2023. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: C15-2023-0051 Linda Sullivan for Suzanne McFayden-Smith – Lotus Management 3. Trust 4400 Waterford Place On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION; AE APPROVAL The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations): 25-2-551(C)(2)(a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 47.4 percent (requested), and 25-2-551(C)(2)(b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 10 percent (maximum allowed) to 17.8 percent (requested), in order to remodel an uncovered wood deck in a “LA” and “DR”, Lake Austin and Development Reserve zoning district. Note: 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded after April 22, 1982, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 20 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (c) if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D), 30 percent. For the above address the Subdivision …
