P-5 C15-2019-0062

Board of Adjustment – Jan. 13, 2020

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P-5/1P-5/2From:Ramirez, ElaineTo:Ramirez, DianaSubject:Withdrawl of C15-2019-0062 / 1707 Astor PlDate:Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:42:49 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution ***Hi ElaineRequesting to withdraw from the Variance Special Exception January 13th meeting for 1707 Astor Pl. The reason being is that there was a permit issued for the garage and the zoning department has approved that we don’t need a special exception anymore.Thanks Igor DimitrijevskiCity House Buyers586-822-8904CAUTION:This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov.P-5/3BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2019-0062 BOA DATE: November 7, 2019 ADDRESS: 1707 Astor Pl COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 OWNER: Enable Capital LLC AGENT: Igor Dimitrijevski ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 57 OLT 19 DIV B GRANT PARK VARIANCE REQUEST: Special Exception SUMMARY: maintain a Single-Family residence ISSUES: the structure was built in its configuration in 1963 ZONING LAND USES Site SF-3-NP Single-Family North SF-3-NP Single-Family South SF-3-NP Single-Family East SF-3-NP Single-Family West SF-3-NP Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Northeast Austin Homeless Neighborhood Association Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SEL Texas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group P-5/4October 30, 2019Igor Dimitrijevski, For Enable Capital, LLC1707 Astor Pl Austin TX, 78721 Property Description: LOT 57 OLT 19 DIV B GRANT PARKRe: C15-2019-0062 Dear Mr. Dimitrijevski, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following sections from the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-476 (B) (3) (a) (i) (Special Exceptions) – Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations); To decrease the interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 3 ft. 9 inches (requested); In order to maintain a Single Family Residential use that has been at this location for at least 25 years in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan)Austin Energy does not oppose requested side yard setback variance, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, The National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1.10.0CLSAREIf you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin EnergyPublic Involvement | Real Estate Services2500 Montopolis DriveAustin, TX 78741(512) 322-6050 P-5/5LESLIEASTORELMIRAKITTYMARTIN LUTHER KING JRTEMPLESPRINGDALEFAIRPLAYWILDROSE±SUBJECT TRACT!!!!!!PENDING CASEZONING BOUNDARY1 " = 154 'This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal,engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only theapproximate relative location of property boundaries.This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is madeby the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness.NOTIFICATIONSCASE#:LOCATION:C15-2019-00621707 Astor PlaceP-5/6CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department One Texas Center | Phone: 512.978.4000 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704 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 # ____________________ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ Subdivision Legal Description: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _________________________________ Block(s): _____________________________ Outlot: _________________________________ Division: _____________________________ Zoning District: ___________________________________________________________________ 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): City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 09/11/2015 | Page 4 of 8 Erect Attach Complete Remodel Maintain Other: ____________ Type of Structure: ______________________________________________________________ P-5/7 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the applicable Findings Statements as part of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected as incomplete. Please attach any additional supporting documents. NOTE: The Board cannot grant a variance that would provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated. I contend that my entitlement to the requested variance is based on the following findings: Reasonable Use The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Hardship 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:____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 09/11/2015 | Page 5 of 8 P-5/8 Area Character 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: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Parking (additional criteria for parking variances only) Request for a parking variance requires the Board to make additional findings. The Board may grant a variance to a regulation prescribed in the City of Austin Land Development Code Chapter 25-6, Appendix A with respect to the number of off-street parking spaces or loading facilities required if it makes findings of fact that the following additional circumstances also apply: 1.Neither present nor anticipated future traffic volumes generated by the use of the site or theuses of sites in the vicinity reasonably require strict or literal interpretation and enforcement ofthe specific regulation because:____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2.The granting of this variance will not result in the parking or loading of vehicles on publicstreets in such a manner as to interfere with the free flow of traffic of the streets because:____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3.The granting of this variance will not create a safety hazard or any other condition inconsistentwith the objectives of this Ordinance because:____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 4.The variance will run with the use or uses to which it pertains and shall not run with the sitebecause:____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 09/11/2015 | Page 6 of 8 P-5/9Section 3: Applicant Certificate I affirm that my statements contained in the complete application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Applicant Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________ Applicant Name (typed or printed): ___________________________________________________ Applicant Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _______ Phone (will be public information): ____________________________________________________ Email (optional – will be public information): ________________ Section 4: Owner Certificate I affirm that my statements contained in the complete application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Owner Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________ Owner Name (typed or printed): ______________________________________________________ Owner Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _______ Phone (will be public information): ____________________________________________________ Email (optional – will be public information): _______________ Section 5: Agent Information Agent Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Agent Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _______ Phone (will be public information): ____________________________________________________ Email (optional – will be public information): ____________________________________________ Section 6: Additional Space (if applicable) Please use the space below to provide additional information as needed. To ensure the information is referenced to the proper item, include the Section and Field names as well (continued on next page). _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 09/11/2015 | Page 7 of 8 P-5/10§ 25-2-476 - SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS. (A) The Board of Adjustment shall grant a special exception for an existing residential structure, or portion of an existing structure, that violates a setback required under Chapter 25-2 ( Zoning ) if the board finds that the special exception meets the requirements of this section. (B) The Board shall grant a special exception under Subsection (A) of this section if: (1) the residential use for which the special exception is sought is allowed in an SF-3 or more restrictive zoning district; (2) the building official performs an inspection and determines that the violation does not pose a hazard to life, health, or public safety; and (3) the Board finds that: (a) the violation has existed for: (i) at least 25 years; or (ii) at least 10 years, if the application for a special exception is submitted on or before June 6, 2017; (b) the use is a permitted use or a nonconforming use; (c) the structure does not share a lot with more than one other primary residence; and (d) granting a special exception would not: (i) alter the character of the area; (ii) impair the use of adjacent property that is developed in compliance with city code; or (iii) grant a special privilege that is inconsistent with other properties in the area or in the district in which the property is located. (C) A special exception granted under this section: (1) applies only to the structure, or portion of a structure, for which the special exception was granted and does not run with the land; (2) may not authorize an increase in the degree of noncompliance or excuse compliance with minimum health and safety requirements; and (3) may not authorize a remodel or addition to the existing structure, except to the extent required by the building official to meet minimum life and safety requirements. (D) A structure granted a special exception under this section shall be treated as a non-complying structure under Chapter 25-2, Article 8 ( Noncomplying Structures ). Source: Ord. 20110526-098; Ord. 20121108-091; Ord. 20130822-126; Ord. No. 20160519-057, Pt. 2, 5-30-16 . P-5/11P-5/12Special Exception RequestProperty: 1707 ASTOR PL; LOT 57 OLT 19 DIV B GRANT PARKDescription: The applicant is requesting a Special Exception(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 3 ft. 9 inches (requested) in order to maintain a Single Family Residential use that has been at this location for at least 25 years in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan)P-5/13Supporting Evidence-SurveyP-5/14Supporting Evidence –Garage Build Permit from 1963. Found in Austin Historical Center ArchivesAttached Garage is specifically mentioned in this permit.P-5/15Supporting Evidence-Historical Book Property Owner mentioned. Found in Austin Historical Center ArchivesProperty Owner mentioned in this book.P-5/16Supporting Evidence-Aerial Maps 1966 OverviewFound at the Austin History Center website at http://library.austintexas.gov/ahc/aerial-photographsP-5/17Supporting Evidence-Aerial Maps 1966 Zoomed Found at the Austin History Center website at http://library.austintexas.gov/ahc/aerial-photographsP-5/18Supporting Evidence-Aerial Maps 1984 OverviewFound at the Austin History Center website at http://library.austintexas.gov/ahc/aerial-photographsP-5/19Supporting Evidence-Aerial Maps 1984 ZoomedFound at the Austin History Center website at http://library.austintexas.gov/ahc/aerial-photographsP-5/20P-5/21From:City House BuyersTo:Ramirez, ElaineSubject:Re: 11/7 (Thurs.) Board of Adjustment hearingDate:Thursday, November 07, 2019 2:16:45 PM*** External Email - Exercise Caution ***Hi ElainePer our conversation I did not get an inspection report done from residential department. I wasnot aware that I needed one. We need to postpone this meeting. I will come in tomorrow tostart the inspection report process with the residential department. Thanks Igor DimitrijevskiCity House Buyers586-822-8904On Oct 31, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Ramirez, Elaine<Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote:Greetings Board applicants on the Thursday 11/7 agenda – Please take a look at attached agenda (including AE’s reports) and reply to just me (notto all) and advise if you’ll need a postponement or to withdraw from Thursday’shearing. Also, take a look at all the back up for your case at the Board’s website and if you seeanything missing or not legible and bring 14 copies of it to the hearing. If you have any new evidence not shown bring 14 copies of it to the hearing to pass outto our Board Members at the time you will be presenting. Here’s a link to their website:https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/15_1.htm I can still take in correspondence (neighbor and neighborhood Opposition and Supportletters) for the Board’s late back up packet that they receive on the dais up until 10amthe day of the hearing, just email it to me. Remember to bring usb portable drive to the hearing with all your evidence saved to itso you’ll be able to project your images as you speak, speaking time is limited to 5minutes then the Board will ask you questions except that Interpretation Appeals areP-5/22limited to 10 minutes each. BOA meetings are held:2nd Monday of the Month (exception of Nov. 2019 due to a Holiday)City Hall – Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd St.5:30p.m. Respectfully,Elaine RamirezBoard of Adjustment LiaisonPlanner SeniorCity of Austin Development Services DepartmentOne Texas Center, 1st Floor505 Barton Springs RdOffice: 512-974-2202<image002.png> Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @DevelopmentATX Scheduled Meeting Disclosure Information:In accordance with City of Austin Ordinance 20160922-005, responsibility of writtendisclosure is required by visitors when attending a scheduled meeting with a City Officialregarding a municipal question as defined within City Code 4-8-2 for compensation onbehalf of another person. Development Services Department has elected to implementan electronic survey as the methodology to provide the opportunity to recordinformation as required of the department under Section 4-8-8 (E) of the City Code.Individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official arerequested to provide responses to the questions included in the department surveyavailable at the following link: DSD Survey. Please note that all information provided issubject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City Clerk’s website <A-1 BOA AGENDA Nov 7, 2019 Draft Agenda_dlb2 -hyperlink2.pdf>CAUTION:This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source.Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be amalicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov.P-5/23