Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment - Hybrid meeting: Some board members may be participating by videoconference-http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, June 8, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jeffery Bowen (Chair) ___Margaret Shahrestani (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jessica Cohen ___ Melissa Hawthorne ___Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-McClellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 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 May 11, 2026 On-Line Link: May 11, 2026 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New variance cases: 2. C15-2026-0020 Leonard Winn and Katherine Winn 6508 Highpoint Cove On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET ; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25- 2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from six (6) feet (maximum allowed) to eight feet (8’) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence along street side (North) property line in a “SF-2-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (University Hills Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 11, 2026 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jeffery Bowen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:35 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jeffery Bowen-Chair, Haseeb Abdullah, Sameer S Birring, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen, Corry Archer-McClellan-Alternate, Suzanne Valentine-Alternate Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Maggie Shahrestani-Vice Chair, Tommy Ates (late 5:45pm), Melissa Hawthorne, Yung-ju Kim Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jessica Cohen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on April 13, 2026 On-Line Link: April 13, 2026 draft minutes The minutes from the meeting on April 13, 2026, were approved on Board Member Michael Von Ohlen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second, on 10-0 Vote (Thomas Ates-no vote-late). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New sign case: 2. C16-2026-0005 Jim Wittliff for Alvin Momin 5001 Nuckols Crossing Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET ; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-128 (Neighborhood Commercial Sign District Regulations (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding one (1) additional freestanding sign (total of two (2)), in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for shopping center tenants in a Commercial Sign District, in a “LR-CO-NP”, Neighborhood Commercial – Combined Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Southeast Combined Neighborhood). Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-128 Neighborhood Commercial Sign District Regulations (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) This section applies to a neighborhood commercial sign district. One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Wall signs are permitted. One flag for each curb cut is permitted. This subsection prescribes the maximum sign area. (1) For a freestanding sign, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the lesser of: (a) (b) 0.3 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 100 square feet. (2) For signs other than freestanding signs, the sign area may not exceed 10 percent of the façade area of the first 15 feet of building height. (F) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (1) 20 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (2) six feet above grade at the base of the sign. Source: Sections 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 000309-39; Ord. 031211-11; …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0020 BOA DATE: Monday, June 8th, 2026 ADDRESS: 6508 Highpoint Cv OWNER: Leonard & Katherine Winn COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-2-NP (University Hills NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 23 BLK A BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS SEC 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the fence height from six (6) feet (maximum allowed) to eight feet (8’) feet (requested) SUMMARY: construct an 8 ft. fence ISSUES: corner lot, slight slope ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2-NP SF-2-NP SF-2-NP SF-2-NP SF-2-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Northeast Austin Homeless Neighborhood Association Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin University Hills Neighborhood Assn. ITEM02/1 May 20, 2026 Leonard Winn 6508 Highpoint Cv Austin TX, 78723 Property Description: LOT 23 BLK A BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS SEC 1 Re: C15-2026-0020 Dear Leonard, 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 25-2-899 at 6508 Highpoint CV. 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. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. 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. Ashley Robinson, Project assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM02/2 ITEM02/3 ITEM02/4 ITEM02/5 ITEM02/6 ITEM02/7 ITEM02/8 ITEM02/9 ITEM02/10 6508 HIGHPOINT COVE Case CV-2025-072202 1/8/2026 Code Officer Gavin Peka ITEM02/11 6508 HIGHPOINT COVE Case CV-2025-072202 1/8/2026 Code Officer Gavin Peka ITEM02/12 6508 HIGHPOINT COVE Case CV-2025-072202 1/8/2026 Code Officer Gavin Peka ITEM02/13 6508 HIGHPOINT COVE Case CV-2025-072202 1/8/2026 Code Officer Gavin Peka ITEM02/14 6508 HIGHPOINT COVE Case CV-2025-072202 1/8/2026 Code Officer Gavin Peka ITEM02/15 6508 HIGHPOINT COVE Case CV-2025-072202 1/8/2026 Code Officer Gavin Peka ITEM02/16 North to South East to West ITEM02/17 North to South West to East ITEM02/18 …
6508 Highpoint Cv BOA case C15-2026-0020 8 ft fence variance ITEM02/1=PRESENTATION ITEM02/2=PRESENTATION Front of house – 6508 Highpoint Cv ITEM02/3=PRESENTATION Corner of Highpoint Cv & Loyola Ln ITEM02/4=PRESENTATION Up close view of slope ITEM02/5=PRESENTATION Photos of height ITEM02/6=PRESENTATION
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0021 BOA DATE: Monday, June 8th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2101 Arpdale St OWNER: George Siddall COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1-2 BLK 9 RABB INWOOD HILLS VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC 25-2-492, setback requirements for a street side setback of 15 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) SUMMARY: maintain a carport ISSUES: corner lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family 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 ITEM03/1 May 20, 2026 George Siddall 2101 Arpdale St Austin TX, 78704 Property Description: LOT 1-2 BLK 9 RABB INWOOD HILLS Re: C15-2026-0021 Dear George, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC- 25-2-492 at address 2101 Arpdale St. https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/land_development_code?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH 25-2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_CUSDERE_ART1GEPR_S25-2-472BOADVAAU Austin Energy does not oppose this request. Provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance and 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. Ashleigh Woolf, Project Assistant Austin Energy Land Development 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78741 (512) 972-8400 ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 ITEM03/7 ITEM03/8 ITEM03/9 ITEM03/10 ITEM03/11 ITEM03/12 ITEM03/13 ITEM03/14 ITEM03/15 ITEM03/16 ITEM03/17 ITEM03/18
C15-2026-0021 / 2101 Arpdale St George Siddall June 8, 2026 BOA Meeting ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION A corner lot requires a 15’ setback and is not allowed sufficient room to cover a driveway on a side street. • Most properties require only a 5’ side setback allowing room for covered parking. • The narrow width of the lot leaves no room for additional covered parking, and the existing driveway is in the only available place. ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION The two awning posts are setback 10’ with a flat 9’ cover. ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION The awning does not change the character of the area, allows for open space and visibility, and is not near neighboring property lines. ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION In contrast, setback for fencing is only 10’. A fence has posts and can be a solid barrier up to 8’ tall. Solid fences on a corner change the openness of an area and block visibility. ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION The awning provides protection from sun damage, hail damage or other related weather damage, and keeps the acidic droppings from the pecan tree off vehicles as demonstrated in the image below. ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0022 BOA DATE: Monday, June 8th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2615 ½ Hillview Rd OWNER: Laura Steinbach COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Nikelle Meade ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 BLK A SANCTUARY SUBD THE VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce the minimum required roadway width (Hillview Rd) to allow the use on a site located on a street with a paved width of at least 30’ (requested), from a minimum paved width of 40’ (required) SUMMARY: public or private primary or secondary school ISSUES: recorded plat note prohibits vehicular access from Hillview Rd and all legal access is dedicated exclusively to Exposition Blvd ZONING Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP; PUD SF-3-NP; PUD PUD SF-3-NP LAND USES Private School for dyslexic students Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Association TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources West Austin Neighborhood Group ITEM04/1 May 20, 2026 Lindsey Walker 2615 1/2 Hillview Rd Austin TX, 78703 Property Description: LOT BLK A, THE SANCTUARY SUBDIVISION Re: C15-2026-0022 Dear Lindsey, 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- 832 at 2615 ½ Hillview 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. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. 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. Ashley Robinson, Project assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM04/2 ITEM04/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: ____________________________________________________________________________ Variance from Section 25-2-832 (Private Schools) to reduce the minimum roadway width ____________________________________________________________________________ (Hillview Lane) from 40 feet to 30 feet where it connects with another street that has a paved ____________________________________________________________________________ width …
2615 ½ Hillview Road June 8, 2026 Item #4 – Case: C15-2026-0022 ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION Request Approve a variance from Section 25-2-832 (Private Schools) to permit the site to be located on a street that has a paved width less than 40 feet (Hillview Road) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (Exposition Boulevard). ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION Site Overview • Pursuant to the Land Development Code, private schools require compliance to Section 25-2-832. • The school has operated on the Property for over 15 years as a private school serving students with dyslexia. • All vehicular access to the Property occurs via Exposition Boulevard. The circumstances in this case are unique and create a hardship because access to the triggering roadway is prohibited. ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION Site Constraints • The Property abuts Hillview Road, but the Property is prohibited from accessing that street. • All legal access is permanently dedicated to Exposition Boulevard, which satisfies the 40-foot paved width requirement. ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION Existing gate prohibiting access to Hillview Road ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION Hardship is Unique to Property • The site is subject to Section 25-2-832, which requires access along a street with a paved width of at least 40 feet. • This condition is unique to the Property because, while Section 25- 2-832 evaluates access compliance by reference to Hillview Road, the Property does not and cannot use Hillview Road for access, which leaving Exposition Boulevard as the sole lawful access point. • This condition is not typical of similarly situated properties in the area and results in a hardship specific to this site. ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION Plat Note • The recorded plat establishes the Property’s access configuration and limits where access may be taken. • The Property is permitted legal access only to Exposition Boulevard. ITEM04/8-PRESENTATION No Impact to Area Character • No change in use or intensification of existing operations • The variance applies only to a technical street-width standard on a road the Property cannot access • Granting the variance supports the character of the area by maintaining access via Exposition Boulevard and avoiding traffic on Hillview Road ITEM04/9-PRESENTATION Requested Action Approve agenda item #4 ITEM04/10-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday May 11, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0014 __Y_____Thomas Ates (D1) __-_____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) __-_____Jessica Cohen (D3) __Y_____Yung-ju Kim (D4) __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) __Y_____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) __Y_____Sameer S Birring (D7) __Y_____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) __Y_____Brian Poteet (D9) __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) __Y_____Jeffery L Bowen (M) __Y_____Corry L Archer-McClellan (Alternate) (M) __Y_____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Dillon Tuttle OWNER: Roger Plourde ADDRESS: 2727 EXPOSITION BLVD VARIANCE REQUESTED: Construction of a raised deck that extends into the Section 25-2-492(D) 10' front yard setback in order to provide a safe and functional pedestrian access point form the public right-of-way. Due to the existing elevation change between the public right-of-way and the finished floor elevation, a limited entry stair and porch are proposed to enable safe ingress and egress and provide connectivity to the public right-of-way. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jeffery Bowen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postponed to June 8, 2026, Vice Chair Maggie Shahrestani second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2026. 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 Jeffery Bowen Chair forITEM05/2 ITEM05/3 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0014 BOA DATE: Monday, May 11th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2727 Exposition Blvd OWNER: Roger Plourde COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Dillon Tuttle ZONING: CS-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 36-43 & PT OF LOTS 34-35 & 44 BLK 4 BROWN HERMAN ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 10 feet (required) to 3 feet (requested) SUMMARY: erect a raised deck for ZED’S Ice Cream ISSUES: elevation change between the public right-of-way and finished floor elevation ZONING LAND USES Site CS-NP North CS-NP South CS-NP East West UNZ SF-3-NP General Commercial Services General Commercial Services General Commercial Services Unzoned -State Owned Land Casis Elementary School …
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 MAY 11, 2026 Granted 3 1. 25-10-128 (Neighborhood Commercial Sign District Regulations (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding one (1) additional freestanding sign (total of two (2) 2. 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations) and North University Neighborhood Association NCCD Ord. No. 040826-58, PART 7 (Residential District)(1) from: lot size requirements to decrease minimum lot size, setback requirements for a front yard setback and from North University Neighborhood Association NCCD Ord. No. 040826-58 PART 6 (7) Parking (g) to reduce on-site parking 3. 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family use) from: (F) (1) lot size requirements to decrease minimum lot size, (F) (4) (c) (i) from setback requirements for a front yard setback and Land Development Code, Section 25-2-735 (Festival Beach Subdistrict Regulations) (D)(1) from Impervious Coverage requirements to increase Postponed 1 1. 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback Withdrawn 0 Denied 1 1. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) to increase queue lanes (Reconsideration request by neighbor of a previous approved case- denied) Discussion Items 4 APR 2026 Interpretations APR 2026 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added MAY11# 2026) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 18 17 0 7 19 Board members absent: Jessica Cohen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal (1 vacant alternate position) APRIL 13, 2026 Granted 6 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback 2. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height 3. 25-10-191 (Sign Setback Requirements), (F) to decrease the setback from street right-of-way, (F) (1) to increase height, (F) (2) to decrease clearance 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback 5. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior side yard setback 6. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) to increase queue lanes Postponed Withdrawn Denied 0 0 1 2. The appellant has filed an appeal challenging determinations by City staff in connection with approval of a building permit (Permit No. 2025-140201 PR) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use (Reconsideration) Discussion Items 5 APR 2026 Interpretations APR 2026 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added APR13# 2026) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 15 16 0 6 15 Board members absent: None (1 vacant alternate position) New Chair - …
