BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING – Training Session BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM 1101 MINUTES Thursday, February 22, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Special Called Meeting – Training Session on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Maggie Shahrestani, Yung-ju Kim Board Member/Commissioners absent: Thomas Ates, Janel Venzant, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. No actions or votes will be taken. 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 elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. CALL TO ORDER 1:15 PM TRAINING SESSION Board of Adjustment Deep Dive: Key Topics & Issues 1. Overview -Brent Lloyd (BOA) remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to General Background The history of BOAs & their role in zoning Creation of Austin’s BOA What BOAs do: Variances Special Exceptions Appeals Variances: Criteria for Approval & Other Considerations What constitutes a “hardship”? When is a property deprived of “reasonable use”? What does it mean to alter “area character? Variance conditions – what are they for and when are they appropriate? New state legislation affecting BOA variance criteria? Special Exceptions Administrative Appeals What are they, and how are they different from variances? Austin’s use of special exceptions? What’s an appeal, and how is it different than a variance or exception? Considerations unique to appeals. Issues Specific to Residential Review -Alex Creel and Mike Peralta (Residential Review) Subchapter F (Residential Design & Compatibility) Special Exceptions Other issues Environmental & Lake Austin Issues -John Clement (WPD) Lake Austin Regulations Heritage Tree Issues Related topics 4. Boat Docks & Compatibility- Clarissa Davis (LUR) ADJOURNMENT 3:30PM The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, March 11, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024, 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, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Maggie Shahrestani, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant 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 January 8, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES January 8, 2024 The minutes from the meeting of January 8, 2024 were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board Member Marcel Gutierrez-Garza second on a 6-0 vote (Board members Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant, Maggie Shahrestani off dais-virtual). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. 3. C15-2024-0004 Leah Peraldo for Paige Mycoskie 3200 Stratford Hills Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; AE REPORT; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the height permitted from six (6) feet (required) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on west property line in an “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. The public hearing was closed by …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0013 BOA DATE: May 13th, 2024 ADDRESS: 3701 Robbins Rd OWNER: Veronica Lew COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Bhavani Singal ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 437 SUR 1 JETT J ACR 0.505 OR LOT B OAK SHORES UNRECORDED VARIANCE REQUEST: side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet to 0 feet. SUMMARY: erect a Boat Dock ISSUES: surrounding wetland is well established ZONING LAND USES LA SF-2 Site North South LA East West SF-2; LA SF-2 Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, Inc. Austin Independent School District Canyon Creek H.O.A. Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Glenlake Neighborhood Association Lake Austin Collective Non-Profit Lake Austin Ranch Long Canyon Homeowners Assn Long Canyon Phase II & III Homeowners Assn Inc. River Place HOA Steiner Ranch Master Association, Inc. TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Item02/1 April 16, 2024 Vani Singal, Workshop No. 5 5409 Woodrow Ave #C Austin TX, 78756 Re: C15-2024-0013 Dear Vani, Property Description: ABS 437 SUR 1 JETT J ACR 0.505 OR LOT B OAK SHORES UNRECORDED 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 25-2-1176(A)(3) at 3701 Robbins Rd. 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 Item02/2 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 + …
Item02/15 Item02/16 Item02/17 Item02/18 Item02/19 Item02/20 3701 Robbins Rd- ERI proposal request Skylar Netherland To: Sarah Wigfield <s Cc: Bhavani Singal <v Hi Sarah, Sarah Wigfield Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 12:31 PM From an ecological perspective it would be much less disruptive to leave the dock where it is. It is currently surrounded by fringe wetlands that you would be required to complete mitigation for impacts if construction occurred in them. I don’t know much about the required setbacks for construction but if they are requiring or requesting you move the dock then I would advise touching base with the watershed protection department in the process. Watershed protection will be the ones that will require mitigation for impacts to the wetland areas and they often aren’t brought into the mix until the end of the process for some reason. If they are already involved then I would advise contacting them to see what their options are. FYI, I have taken a position out of state so I have moved. I am happy to respond and help as I can through email but I’m a couple time zones away so coordination to consult with watershed protection directly for me is impractical. Best, Skylar Skylar Netherland, PWS, CAPM Flameleaf Environmental 2301 W. Anderson Ln. #102 Austin, TX 78757 [Quoted text hidden] Item02/21 Sarah Wigfield <s > SP-2023-0463D- Ecological impact 4 messages Sarah Wigfield To: "Sparks, Kenneth" <kenneth.sparks@austintexas.gov>, "Reinhard, Miranda" <Miranda.Reinhard@austintexas.gov> Cc: Bhavani Singal < , "Davis, Clarissa" <clarissa.davis@austintexas.gov> Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:38 PM Good afternoon Kenneth and Miranda, Clarissa and I spoke about the boat dock variance today. As the team leader, she asked to be copied on all emails responding to questions about the project. Can you elaborate on the brief discussion we had online regarding the ecological impacts to the wetlands if we move the boat dock rather than rebuilding it where it is? I understand that mitigation will be required in both cases, but is it true that less damage to the wetland vegetation will result if we restrict construction to the current footprint? We appreciate your help! All the best, Sarah Sarah Wigfield- IIDA Interior Designer s workshopno5.com 5409 Woodrow Ave Unit C, Atx 78756 Reinhard, Miranda <Miranda.Reinhard@austintexas.gov> To: Sarah Wigfield < Cc: "vani@workshopno5.com" < >, "Sparks, Kenneth" <Kenneth.Sparks@austintexas.gov> "Davis, Clarissa" <Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov> Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 11:45 AM Thanks for the information and glad …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0015 BOA DATE: May 13th, 2024 ADDRESS: 1306 Rockcliff Rd OWNER: Chris & Shannon Renner COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: David Chace ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 LAKECLIFF VARIANCE REQUEST: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet to 20 feet. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (east side) from 10 feet to 5 feet. Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 25 feet to 0 feet. SUMMARY: demolish and erect a new 2 story Single-Family residence attached to existing legal non- complying Boat House. ISSUES: substandard lot size, tree CRZ and OSSF setback ZONING LAND USES Site LA North LA South LA LA East LA West Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP Travis County Natural Resources Item03/1 April 30, 2024 David Chace 710 Hawthorne Loop Driftwood, TX 78619 Property Description: LOT 3 LAKECLIFF Re: C15-2024-0015 Dear David, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance requests from LDC Sections 25-2-492 and 25-2- 551 at 1306 Rockcliff Road. 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 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 …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet to 0 feet. CASE: C15-2024-0017 BOA DATE: May 13th, 2024 ADDRESS: 1422 Corona Dr OWNER: Isle Frank COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 AGENT: Ada Corral ZONING: SF-3-NP (Windsor Park NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 27 BLK N DELWOOD 4 SEC B SUMMARY: maintain existing Carport ISSUES: protect cars from hail & placement of existing house on lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3NP SF-3NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Non-Profit Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Responsible Growth for Windsor Park Windsor Park Neighborhood Association Winsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Windsor Park- Pecan Springs Heritage NA Item04/1 April 16, 2024 Ada Corral 505 W 38th St, Ste B Austin TX, 78705 Re: C15-2024-0017 Dear Ada, Property Description: LOT 27 BLK N DELWOOD 4 SEC B 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 1422 Corona Dr. 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 Item04/2 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday March 11, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0007 ___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: Hector Avila OWNER: Joel Beder and Joe Yu ADDRESS: 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following 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 an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 8, 2024. Due to cancelled BOA meeting for April 8, 2024: Postponement case Item03 C15-2024-0007 – 1503 Robert Weaver Avenue, Board member Melissa Hawthorn’s motion to rescind previous action (postpone to April 8, 2024), Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0; Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone case C15-2024-0007 to May 13, 2024; Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 13, 2024. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Item05/1 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 Chair forItem05/2 updated 4/25/24 C15-2024-0007 13262464 0200050104 SF-3-NP Council District: 3 Item05/3 updated 4/25/24 Section 2 Item05/4 Item05/5 Item05/6 12 4 12 4 EXIST. ROOF 4:12 PITCH Item05/7 PROP. GARAGE ADDITION FOR JOE BEDER 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78702 ” C1 1 Item05/8 Item05/9 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine Re: Variance for 1503 Rover Weaver Ave Friday, March 22, 2024 6:20:58 …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 2 March 11, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-1604 (Garage Placement) (C) (1) parking structure may not be closer to the front lot line than building façade 2. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet (maximum allowed) and (C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) and Section 25-2-1064 (Front Setback): (b) & (2) to decrease the front setback from 25 feet and Section 25-2-1067 (Design Regulations): (G) (1) & (2) decrease driveway/parking setback 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 Postponed 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback Withdrawn 0 Denied 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the fence height Discussion Items Mar11 Interpretations Mar11 Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) February 12, 2024 January 8, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-551(C)(2)(a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope and 25-2-551(C)(2)(b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope CANCELLED MEETING (Added Mar11# 2024) 25 9 0 1 37 3 1 0 4 0 23 8 0 0 0 0 0 (Added Jan8# 2024) 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback 3. 25-2-1063(C)(1)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit; 25-2-1063(C)(2)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit and 25-2-1063(C)(3) from height limitations to increase the height limit 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 Jan8 Interpretations Jan8 Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) 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 …
3701 ROBBINS ROAD #C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal Principal Architect Workshop No. 5 COVER PAGE REQUESTS 1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM 25-2-1176 (A)(3)- SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR DOCKS, MARINAS, AND OTHER LAKEFRONT USES for a side yard setback of 10 ft. (Required) to 0 ft. (proposed) to allow for a new boat dock to be built where an existing boat dock already is within the setback on the side property line. WORKSHOP NO. 5ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS5409 WOODROW AVE UNIT C AUSTIN, TEXAS 78756www.workshopno5.com3701 ROBBINS RD#C15-2024-0013BOA VARIANCE REQUEST PRESENTATIONMAY 13, 2024ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION telephone pedestal wall ' 3 . 3 1 8 3 5 7 3 65 3 5 0" 5 3 5 0 3 5 15.2' ' 5 . 2 1 " 0 - ' 0 1 3279 ' 2 . 1 1 5 2 5 19.1' 3280 0 2 5 3281 ' 4 . 0 1 5 1 5 22" Pecan (S64°14'E 231.96') S64°16'15"E 231.16' wall 19" Pecan old rock wall wall with wrought iron fence in concrete 1/2CRZ 1/4CRZ ground behind wall 493.80' 10' Building Line per site plan 10' SIDE SETBACK 0 0 5 5 9 4 ) . W . O . R ' 5 4 ( D A O R S N I B B O R e n i l t o l e v o b a s n u r e n i l y t i l i t u d a e h r e v o 15.7' 3268 ) ' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E ' 8 2 ° 5 2 N ( ' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E " 0 0 ' 1 3 ° 5 2 N 5 3 5 GARAGE FFE - 526'-3" ' 0 . 4 2 n a l p e t i s r e p e n i L g n i d l i u B ' 5 1 40' - 0" l n a p e t i s r e p e n L g n d i i l i u B ' 0 4 l t n e m p o e v e D n i t s u A e k a L d n a 5 2 5 : k r a m h c n e b n o e l g n a i r t y r a r …
1306 ROCKCLIFF ROAD Partial reduction 40’ front setback to 20’ Reduce side setback from 10’ to 5’ on right side property Partial reduction 25’ Shoreline setback to 0’ ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS Property Search 126432 RENNER CHRIS & SHANNON Property | 126432 General Info 2023 Maps Print Status: Certi?ed ACCOUNT OWNER Property ID: 126432 Agent: REED JAMES R Name: RENNER CHRIS & SHANNON Geographic ID: 0131090101 (Authorized) Secondary Name: Mailing Address: PO BOX 7399-554 BRECKENRIDGE CO US 80 R Type: Legal Description: LOT 3 LAKECLIFF Property Use: Appraisal Notice: Owner ID: % Ownership: 424 1901373 100.00 % Exemptions: HS - Homestead State Code: A1 ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Current LA zoning setbacks. Green = buildable area Pink = current 25’ shoreline encroachment ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Copy of notes from COA staff consultation re: code sections, process, etc Yellow boundary = proposed front, side, shoreline setbacks sketched out for COA staff ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION • Setback exhibits – existing vs proposed • Reduce 40’ front setback to 20’ for length of 90’ to remove front façade encroachment • Reduce eastern PL side setback from 10’ to 5’ to remove encroachments • West PL side setback to remain 10’ • Reduce Shoreline setback from 25’ to 0’ for width of cut-in slip to remove substantial portion of residence from Shoreline setback • All references to redevelopment are conceptual • Setback SF’g and impervious cover SF’g areas are estimates • Setback distance requests are exact & will remove improvements from legal non-compliant status • BOA is only remedy to combination of issues. No administrative relief is possible. ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Existing LA setback & single-family residence footprint 8V32UK )hh/TZkdue-M/ b e h i - d s t - T b - c Z M + u 3 6 K 7G.2UK dMu-TMkbcst )hh/T/-+u bcht-ToMcsh aMod-T.3S .L37GTbY bestThMuT7XS -wsbcstlTbcik+cki- e(M+TDTT3L73VTbY c Z M + u - 6 K 3 d s t - T b - b e h i 8 V 3 2 U K i - c T ) M d d bestThMuT3.S 7LXX3TbY 6 K 3 -daT7US 7 7 6 1 2 7 K 3 2 U K V 8 b e h i - d s t 3 6 K - T b - c Z M + u -wsbcstlT stkt/Mc-/TMi-M 3L31XTbYTH5I -wsbcstlT behi-dst-T b-cZM+uTMi-M XL7U8TbYTH5I -wsbcstlTt-cT Zksd/stlTMi-M 6LG1GTbYTH5I -wsbcstlTphtstlT b-cZM+ubTMi-M GLGX7TbYTH5I 7 . X 2 7 U K 71K T b s / - …
CORONA RESIDENCE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Agent: Ada Corral, Jobe Corral Architects Owners: Ilse Frank & Timothy Braun Project Address: 1422 Corona Drive Seeking Variance for: LDC Section 25-2-492, Site Development Regulations Case Number: C15-2024-0017 ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION I E V R D A N O R O C 2 2 4 1 : E C N E D I S E R G N I T S I X E For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION EXISTING CARPORT & SHED BUILT 1954 E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 N A L P E T I S G N I T S I X E ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING HOUSE BUILT 1954 1,127 SQFT ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING 22' L x 12' W CARPORT BUILT BETWEEN 1997 & 2003 ROOF OVERHANGS PROPERTY LINE BY 1'-0" 1'-0" CORONA DRIVE For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. N 0 5' 10' 20' PROPERTY LINE 10' SETBACK K C A B T E S ' 5 E N I L Y T R E P O R P 25' SETBACK PROPERTY LINE ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION PROPERTY LINE 10' SETBACK K C A B T E S ' 5 E N I L Y T R E P O R P E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 S N O I T I D N O C E T I S G N I T S I X E 13" ⌀ CHINESE PISTACHE 16" ⌀ PECAN ADJACENT PROPERTY ADJACENT PROPERTY 25' SETBACK PROPERTY LINE EXISTING SOLAR PANEL EQUIPMENT BELOW EXISTING SOLAR PANELS 9" ⌀ CREPE MYRTLE CORONA DRIVE For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. N 0 5' 10' 20' ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION EXISTING CARPORT TO BE DEMOLISHED E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 10' SETBACK PROPOSED ADDITION LOCATION PROPOSED SCREEN PORCH LOCATION Y T I L I B I S A E F N O I T I D D A ADJACENT PROPERTY ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING CARPORT TO BE MODIFIED PROPERTY LINE K C A B T E S ' 5 …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 13, 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 elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Yung-ju Kim 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). ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on March 11, 2024 and Special called meeting on February 22, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES March 11, 2024, and DRAFT MINUTES February 22, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal for Veronica Lew 3701 Robbins Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 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) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested), in order to erect a Boat Dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (3) A dock may not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the side property line, regardless of …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: david Cancialosi Ramirez, Elaine; Ramirez, Diana Fwd: Memo to Board of Adjustments Monday, May 13, 2024 3:23:26 PM You don't often get email from dcc4681@icloud.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Attached below is a quick note from my client who cannot make tonight’s BOA meeting in person. Elaine, Diana, Please pass along to BOA. Regards, David Chace Texas Excavation Solutions @texas_excavation_solutions_llc Communications sent via this device are CONFIDENTIAL and shall not be shared unless authorized by sender. Sent from a mobile device. There will be typos despite my attempt to adhere to proper formatting and grammar. Thank you. Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 13, 2024 at 3:19:50 PM CDT To: david Cancialosi Subject: Memo to Board of Adjustments David, Please pass along my apologies, along with this letter to the Board of Adjustments. Thanks so much, ~ Chris Dear Members of the Board of Adjustments, My name is Chris Renner. My wife Shannon and I are the property owners of 1306 Rockcliff Road. We have owned the residence for several years. We’re only the 3rd owners of this property in its 67 year history and intend to have it for a generation to come. We have children attending the University of Texas, relatives living locally, and are very invested in the Austin community and culture. Much of my professional career has been in Colorado as a custom homebuilder navigating various building, zoning and environmental codes - many which are similar to the City of Austin’s regulations. I very much appreciate the struggle between development and the environment. As such, I believe the setback requests before you are a result of careful planning and a minimalist approach to an otherwise non-compliant property on 3 sides. The requests are the minimum variances needed to redevelop the existing residence in a reasonable and fair manner, in the same location as the current structure since 1958. Throughout my career I have demonstrated a strong commitment to best management practices and that is certainly our intent with our home in this case. My wife and I ask that you approve the requested variances so we may continue the administrative approval process and begin replacing the 1950-era residence. I apologize in advance for not attending tonight’s meeting. I am stuck in Colorado due to weather. Thank you for your time - we appreciate your …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0013 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___-____ Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y___ Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Bhavani Singal OWNER: Veronica Lew ADDRESS: 3701 ROBBINS 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) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested), in order to erect a 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. (3) A dock may not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the side property line, regardless of the side-yard setback generally applicable within the base zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to approve; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: existing boat dock was erected some time ago and needs to be replaced and the neighboring boat dock are adjacent to each other and in the setback, strict compliance to the code to relocate, it would affect the environmental impact as opposed to just leaving it where it is. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the boat dock has been in the same location for more than 40 years and the wetlands are very well established next to it. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: as a lot of the surrounding properties have adjacent complying boat docks. 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: as the boat …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0015 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___- ____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___- ____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: David Chace OWNER: Chris and Shannon Renner ADDRESS: 1306 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following 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 40 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (east side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to demolish and construct a new 2 story single-family residence attached to existing legal non-complying Boat House in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on December 1, 1976 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (A) In this section: (1) SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. (2) SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet; or (b) 25 feet, if: (i) the lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat; and (ii) the distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a legal tract, is 200 feet or less. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 13, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0017 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___- ____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___- ____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___- ____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Ada Corral OWNER: Isle Frank ADDRESS: 1422 CORONA 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 interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) to allow an existing non-complying Carport to extend to the property line of an existing 1 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 13, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to approve with conditions that all three sides of the carport remain open and to provide gutters along the westside of the property line that is shared with the neighbors; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 10-0 votes; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT ALL THREE SIDES OF THE CARPORT REMAIN OPEN AND TO PROVIDE GUTTERS ALONG THE WESTSIDE OF THE PROPERTY LINE THAT IS SHARED WITH NEIGHBORS. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the placement of the existing house on the lot does not allow a reasonable space for a new setback-compliant parking structure without demolishing existing conditioned space, removing the existing carport would deprive this residence of a common residential amenity. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: in order to build a setback compliant carport, the Owners would need to demolish existing portions of their house. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: most houses in the neighborhood have carports or garages. 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: since many properties have similar carports in …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday May 13, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0007 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___A___Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) -ABSTAIN ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___A___Yung-ju Kim (D4) -ABSTAIN ___N___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y___Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___- ___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___- ___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) -OUT ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___- ___VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___- ___VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Hector Avila OWNER: Joel Beder and Joe Yu ADDRESS: 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following 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 an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: March 11, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 8, 2024. Due to cancelled BOA meeting for April 8, 2024: Postponement case Item03 C15-2024-0007 – 1503 Robert Weaver Avenue, Board member Melissa Hawthorn’s motion to rescind previous action (postpone to April 8, 2024), Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0; Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone case C15-2024-0007 to May 13, 2024; Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 13, 2024. May 13, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to approve; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 8-1-1 votes (Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne nay, Board member Yung-ju Kim abstain); motion fails; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne rescinds previous motion, Chair Jessica Cohen second on 8-0-2 votes (Board members Bianca A. Medina-Leal and Yung-ju Kim abstain); Vice- Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion back to original motion to Approve with same findings, Board member Janel Venzant second on 7-1-2 votes (Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne nay, Board members Bianca A. Medina-Leal and Yung-ju Kim abstain); motion fails, DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: this is a very odd lot configuration as well as a very odd street configuration in having such a trapezoidal shape, would be very difficult with current house placement to offer any kind of covered parking. 2. (a) The hardship …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, May 13, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Janel Venzant Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Member/Commissioners absent: Maggie Shahrestani and Michael Von Ohlen 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 March 11, 2024 and Special called meeting on February 22, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES March 11, 2024, and DRAFT MINUTES February 22, 2024 The minutes from the meeting March 11, 2024 and February 22, 2024 were both approved on Board member’s Brian Poteet motion, Vice-Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne second on a 10-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal for Veronica Lew 3701 Robbins Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 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) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested), in order to erect a 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. (3) A dock may not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the side property line, regardless of the side-yard setback generally applicable within the base zoning district. The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to approve; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; GRANTED. 3. C15-2024-0015 David Chace for Chris and Shannon Renner 1306 Rockcliff Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the …
