D-1 C16-2021-0011 ADV PACKET FEB 14

Board of Adjustment – Feb. 14, 2022

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) _______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: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage 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. D-1/1(H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Oct 11, 2021 BOA MEETING POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT); Nov 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO DEC 13, 2021 (per applicant); Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 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 ____________________________ forD-1/2CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: November 8, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) _______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: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) -MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP - 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. D-1/32021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT); Nov 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO DEC 13, 2021 (per applicant) POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, FINDING: OR, OR, AND, 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: 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: 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 D-1/4From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Renee Bornn Ramirez, Elaine Ramirez, Diana RE: [EXT] REMINDER: Mon. Dec. 13, 2021 BOA PRESENTATION deadline Thursday, December 02, 2021 9:35:13 AM image004.png image005.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Morning ladies, I still have not heard back from the new owners so I would like to postpone our meeting on the agenda until next month please: C16-2021-0011 / 2111 Rio Grande St Please note our office will be closed the following days: Closed Dec. 24th-January 2nd Renée Bornn Senior Account Executive www.buildingimagegroup.com Building Image Group, Inc. 1200 E. Third St. Studio One Austin, TX 78702 t: 512.494.1466 d:512.592.4716 f: 512.494.1403 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including any attachments, contains information which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by "reply to sender only" message and destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments. From: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 7:48 AM Cc: Ramirez, Diana <Diana.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: [EXT] REMINDER: Mon. Dec. 13, 2021 BOA PRESENTATION deadline Importance: High Attention: This is an external email. Please note if this warning is present on an email from a @buildingimagegroup.com email it is likely a phishing impersonation attempt. Please block and mark as junk. Good morning Applicants on the Mon. December 13th, 2021 BOA mtg. Agenda, D-1/5CITY 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) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage -MU, LO-NP, MF-4- neral 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. D-1/62021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT) POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, FINDING: OR, OR, AND, 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: 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: 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 for D-1/7October 5, 2021 Renee Bornn, Building Image Group 2111 Rio Grande St Bldg Flr8 Austin TX, 78705 Re: C16-2021-0011 Dear Renee, Property Description: LT 1-3 OLT 23-1/2 DIV D HORSTS LOUIS SUBD 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 D-1/8BOA 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 D-1/923RD 24TH 21ST 22ND HALF 22ND 21ST 23RD INNER CAMPUS 20TH ! ! ± 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. D-1/10Board of Adjustment Sign Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronic saved, click form to your computer, here to Save the then open your copy and continue. ally. To ensure your information is The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift+ Tab moves to the previous key activates links, lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll and buttons. emails, through field. The Enter drop-down must be complete and accurate prior to submitt al. All information is required The application (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case# C16-2021-0011 ROW # 12754252 Tax# 0212011010 I Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: 2111 Rio Grande ��----------------------- Sub division Legal Description: Louise Horst's Subdivision of Outlot No 23,5 Lot(s): _1_-4�----- ----- Block(s): ___________ _ Outlot: 23.5 --------------- Division: D ------------- Zoning District : -=L=O'--,_,_N_,_P _________ ________ ________ _ _ Sign District: University Neighborhood Overlay -UNO I/We Renee Bornn/Building Image Group on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for _V�il�l a�s�R�i�o�LP ______ _____ ___ _ affirm that on Month July , Day 26 , Year 2021 , hereby apply for a hearing before the for consideration Board of Adjustment to (select 0 Erect @ Attach O Complete O Remodel O Maintain O Other: _ ___ _ Type of Sign: --'--W-'-'a=ll'-- ---------- appropriate option below): ---------- --- --- Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a v ariance from: 25-10-133 (University LDC, Section illuminate (jj_§jgn on the 8th floor west on Rio Condo In the "LO-NP"-Neighborhood The sign would be 99 square feet. Neighborhood elevation. in order to provide Overlay Zoning District signage Signs) (G) to for the new Villas Plan zoning district. west 24th to Guadalupe St. City of Austin j Board of Adjustment Sign Variance Application 09/11/2015 J Page 2 of 4 D-1/11D-1/12D-1/13D-1/14D-1/15