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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 10, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair (on dais 5:52pm), Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Bianca A. Medina-Leal (virtual 6:01pm) Board Members/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. Regarding the Postponement for Rawson Saunders case at the February BOA hearing. Regarding the Postponement for Rawson Saunders case at the February BOA hearing. 1. Ron Thrower 2. Victoria Haase APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on February 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for February 10, 2025 The minutes from the meeting February 10, 2025, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 8-0 Vote (Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Bianca A Medina-Leal off the dais-in late). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Sign Variance case(s): 2. C16-2024-0001 Michael Everett for Rowdy Durham 6320 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 104.65 square feet to 314.86 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET ITEM02/1 CASE: C15-2025-0007 BOA DATE: Monday, April 14th, 2025 ADDRESS: 601 Kinney Ave OWNER: Hans Vaziri COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Jay Hargrave ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 8 SUR 20 DECKER I ACR .402 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the height on a flat roof from 32 ft. (maximum allowed) to 42 ft. (requested). SUMMARY: remodel/addition to attach a bedroom ISSUES: heritage oak tree, sloping lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 LR SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Neighborhood Commercial Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Zilker Homeless Neighborhood Association Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance South Central Coalition TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Zilker Neighborhood Association ITEM02/2 March 20, 2025 Jay Hargrave 601 Kinney Ave Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2025-0007 Dear Jay Hargrave, Property Description: ABS 8 SUR 20 DECKER I ACR .402 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 25-5-2.2 & 25-5-3.4.1 at 601 Kinney Avenue. 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. 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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 03 DATE: Monday February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0048 ___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) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____VACANT(M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Maximiliano Martinez OWNER: Shaun Vembutty ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Road the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet (requested), VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: and in order to subdivide the existing tract into two SF-3 lots in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 14, 2025; Board member Yung-ju Kim second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 14, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: ITEM03/1 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 Madam Chair Diana Ramirez forITEM03/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0048 BOA DATE: February 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Rd OWNER: Shaun Vembutty COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 AGENT: G. Maximiliano Martinez, P.E. ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S50 FT OF N 1/2 OF LOT 25-27 BANISTER HEIGHTS VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet decrease the rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) SUMMARY: subdivide existing tract ISSUES: narrow lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-5 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin Save Our Springs …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 March 10, 2025 Granted Postponed 1 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied 2 1. 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space and 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space 1. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area and (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 2. Land Development Code Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R 2 0 new inquiries 17 22 1 4 21 (Added Mar10# 2025) Discussion Items Feb 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: none absent (1 regular board member vacant and 2 vacant alternate positions) February 10, 2025 Granted 2 Postponed 2 Withdrawn 1 1. 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8) 2. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use)(2) to increase the fuel dispensers and (3) to increase queue lanes 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: the front lot width and rear flag lot width 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 1. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property and (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease 1 0 0 new inquiries 17 21 1 2 19 (Added Feb10# 2025) Denied Discussion Items Feb 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: none absent (1 regular board member vacant and 2 vacant alternate positions) January 13, 2025 Granted 2 3. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District):(B) to allow more freestanding signs, (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot, (B) (2) to increase overall sign and (F) to allow for internally sign, (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way, 25-2-191 (Sign Setback …
