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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: October 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Renee Bornn OWNER: Villas Rio, LP ADDRESS: 2111 RIO GRANDE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property: (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the a) eight floor (requested) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage b) for the Villas on Rio Grande in a “GO-MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP”, General Office-Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building. (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. C-1/1 BOARD’S DECISION: Oct 11, 2021 BOA MEETING POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT) FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair ____________________________ forC-1/2October 5, 2021 Renee Bornn, Building Image Group 2111 Rio Grande St Bldg Flr8 Austin TX, 78705 Property Description: LT 1-3 OLT 23-1/2 DIV D HORSTS LOUIS SUBD Re: C16-2021-0011 Dear Renee, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LCD Sign Regulations in order to place an illuminated sign on the 8th floor. 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602 C-1/3BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2021-0011 BOA DATE: October 11th, 2021 ADDRESS: 2111 Rio Grande St OWNER: Villa Rios, LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Renee Bornn ZONING: GO-MU; LO-NP; MF-4-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LT 1-3 OLT 23-1/2 DIV D HORSTS LOUIS SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: requesting a total of one (1) sign on the property: (F) to allow one (1) wall sign above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eighth floor (requested) and (H) to allow for the one (1) sign to be illuminated. SUMMARY: to attach a wall sign ISSUES: preservation of historical building takes up a substantial portion of the 2nd Fl availability for illuminated signage. ZONING LAND USES Site GO-MU; LO-NP; MF-4-NP North GO-MU-H-NP South MF-4-NP East West GO-MU-H-NP; GO-MU LO-NP General Office-Mixed Use; Limited Office; Multi-Family High Density General Office-Mixed Use-Historic Landmark Multi-Family General Office-Mixed Use Limited Office NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee) Central Austin Community Development Corporation Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association My Guadalupe Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group University Area Partners West Campus Neighborhood Association C-1/4L R A E P 24TH N O T E S S E C E U N 23RD E D N A R G O R I L R A E P 22ND HALF 22ND S E C E U N 23RD WEST MALL UT E P U L A D A U G INNER CAMPUS I O N O T N A N A S 23RD I L E R B A G N A S 21ST L R A E P 21ST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 20TH 18TH 17TH T S E W 18TH E D N A R RIO G S E C E U N NIO O T N N A A S ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS C16-2021-0011 CASE#: LOCATION: 2111 RIO GRANDE STREET 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 the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 292 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. C-1/5C-1/6The preservation of the historical building located on the site plan of the building takes up a substantial portion of the 2nd floor availability for illuminated signage on the front of the building. Section 2: Variance Findings —OR— NA NA —OR— AND, The proposed signage is similar to other signs that have been installed in the same district in nearby buildings. C-1/7Section 3: Applicant Certificate 08/04/2021 Austin TX 78702 Building Image Group 1200 E. Third Street (512) 494-1466 r Section 4: Owner Certificate Houston TX 77005 Villas Rio, LP 6543 Sewanee Avenue (512) 454-2400 Section 5: Agent Information Jason Rodgers 12007 Technology Blvd., Suite 150 (512) 454-2400 Austin TX 78727 C-1/8C-1/9C-1/10