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From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Adolfo Gonzalez Ramirez, Elaine C15-2019-0063 Thursday, January 09, 2020 2:37:37 PM 1509 Weyford Survey 2019.pdf Deed Restrictions Wooten Park Sect. 4 lots 1-35.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** RE: C15-2019-0063 1507 Fairfield Dr. Austin, TX 78757 Good afternoon Elaine: I received the City's notice for a variance for the property mentioned above, and it appears to me that there is so much wrong with this request, that I don't have time to research all of my concerns. I would like to make a few points as listed below. 1. The request is for maintaining an existing shed. I believe this to be a misrepresentation. Mr. Rison's letter describes how this "shed" evolved into something quite different from just replacing a shed. The pictures he has submitted, in fact, show not a shed, but a permanent structure with air conditioning and it also appears to have plumbing. He also describes how he should replace this "eyesore shed" with "something more useful". I don't think I have ever seen a shed with French doors! As a matter fact, this is no longer a shed, but a permanent structure encroaching the entire PUE. 2. The survey provided does not reflect any building setback lines, and only reflects (as best as I can see) the 5' utility easement. It does not shown any set backs from the side property lines, and I am pretty sure there is a 5' set back from the side yard. ( I am basing this on my attached survey only) 3. The provided survey reflects that almost the entire backyard is impervious cover. 4. The City would never permit me to do anything like this on my property, (see note below) so I object to the request. These are just a few of the things I see, but there are also deed restrictions that need to be considered. Mr. Rison wants us to believe that he was unaware of any set-backs, but when I purchased my home, I was provided with a survey showing all pertinent information, and was also provided with deed restrictions. I can only assume that he too received the same information when he purchased his home. Mr. Rison has chosen (in my opinion) to ignore all I-2/28of which would keep him from doing what he wants on his property. Allowing this would put us on a slippery slope, and would be detrimental to our neighborhood should others decide to ignore public utility easements, building setbacks, and building codes. NOTE: Last year I wanted to do a remodel of my home in order to make life easier on me as I "age in place". I hired an architect, and had a survey done, only to have the City permitting department inform me that I couldn't do some of the work I wanted. So after spending approximately $6,000.00 I had to put things on hold. I am not sure if I will pursue with new plans or not, as of yet, but, I won't be in Mr. Rison's shoes if and when I do. I would hate to build something without permits, and then have to spend additional money to take it down, only because I chose to ignore all the rules and regulations. I am a firm believer that the rules are in place not only for my safety, but also for future owners and neighbors, as well as for the good of the neighborhood. I have always applied for permits on my improvements, and I believe everyone else should also. Enclosures-3 1. deed restrictions on my property 2. original survey, and recent survey of my property Sincerely, Adolfo Gonzalez 1509 Weyford Dr. Austin, TX 78757 Wooten Park Sec 4 512-922-9070 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 a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. I-2/29I-2/30I-2/31I-2/32I-2/33I-2/34I-2/35I-2/36From: To: Subject: Date: Jason Abels Ramirez, Elaine C15-2019-0063 - In Favor of Adjustment/variance Thursday, January 09, 2020 11:27:29 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: C15-2019-0063 Contact: Elaine Ramirez, 512-974-2202 Public Hearing: Board of Adjustment, January 13th, 2020 My name: Jason Abels My address: 1501 Fairfield Drive I am IN FAVOR of a variance/adjustment to allow the structure to remain To whom it may concern, I have been a neighbor of Mr. Rison for over sixteen years now, living three doors down from his house. In that time he has been nothing but a superlative member of the Wooten community. I've been over to his house with groups of cyclists and friends, and I know he is warm and welcoming, hosting many people from all over the planet in his home, oftentimes putting them up in the very structure in question. I do not consider his property an eyesore or an issue, and in fact know that many people hold it in high regard, and with fond memories. Please do whatever is in your power to allow this wonderful man to continue doing what he does for all of the people in his life, and allow the structure to stand as-is. Best regards, Jason Abels, neighbor 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 a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. I-2/37I-2/38I-2/39