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C-1/1-LATE BACKUPFrom: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Stefan Sinclair Ramirez, Elaine C16-2022-0004 : Code variance request for sign on IH-35 Srvc Rd / Delwood2 Thursday, June 09, 2022 9:41:09 AM Sign04_2009.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning Ms. Ramirez, My name is Stefan Sinclair, and I live on Bentwood Road in the Delwood 2 neighborhood of Austin TX. We were made aware of a request for variance in sign height for the sign at the law office on the IH-35 service road of our neighborhood, case number C16-2022-0004 - and as a resident in the neighborhood I wanted to voice our household's opposition to this variance request. We feel that an increase in sign height is not warranted, and would have a negative impact on our neighbors who live behind the law office in question requesting the variance. An increase in sign height has the potential to bleed light into the homes behind the law office, and would negatively impact the residential character of our neighborhood. Also, as a long-time resident of the neighborhood, I've observed how the sign has become obscured over time simply by virtue of one tree on the law office property that has grown over time to a height which obscures the sign. An increase in sign height is not going to prevent this tree from continuing to grow and obscure the sign once again at a greater height. Regular pruning of the tree seems a viable alternative. I have attached some photos of the sign and surrounding area to illustrate. Sign01_06082022 was taken yesterday (June 8). It shows the sign as viewed from IH-35. The advertisement portion is clearly visible from the highway, however the digital clock below is obstructed by the tree canopy. Sign02_06082022 taken yesterday shows the same area from the service road height Sign03_06082022 shows the sign as viewed from the sidewalk when walking along the service road. The sign is completely obscured by the tree from this angle. Sign04_2009 is a Google Street View shot of the same area taken in 2009, when the tree on the property was much shorter. As you can see, at that time the advertisement and digital clock were both visible. Thank you for considering our opposition to this request for code variance in this matter. Sincerely, Stefan Sinclair Delwood 2 resident C-1/2-LATE BACKUPC-1/3-LATE BACKUPC-1/4-LATE BACKUPC-1/5-LATE BACKUPC-1/6-LATE BACKUPFrom: To: Subject: Date: Jen Reed Ramirez, Elaine Case #C16-2022-0004 Thursday, June 09, 2022 1:17:58 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We live in the Delwood 2 neighborhood at 1300 Bentwood Road. We are writing to share that we do NOT support the code variance request made by Apple Tree Holdings. We appreciate your consideration in the matter and thank you for all you do. Ms. Ramirez, Sincerely, Jen Reed & Pam Greenstone 1300 Bentwood Road 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 cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. C-1/7-LATE BACKUPC-1/8-LATE BACKUPWritten comments must be submitted to the contact erson listed on the notice efore 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearin : Si n Review Board; June 13th, 2022 Your Name (please print) D I am in favor DI object Your address(es) affected by this application Signature Date Daytime Telephone: ____________ _ Comments:. ______________________ _ If you will be using this forin to comment, please return it via e-mail to: Elaine Ramirez; 512-974-2202 Scan & Email to: Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov C-1/9-LATE BACKUPFrom: To: Subject: Date: Karen Brinkman Ramirez, Elaine Objection to Signage Variance Request - Case Number C16-2022-0004 Sunday, June 12, 2022 4:35:13 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Ramirez: My name is Karen Brinkman and I am submitting these comments as representative from the Delwood II Neighborhood Association and hope to speak at the Sign Review Board on Monday, June 13,2022. On behalf of the neighborhood association, we oppose the request for the size and height variance requested for the proposed sign at 4507 N IH-35 for the reasons stated below. Case Number C16-2022-0004 I am Karen Brinkman and I represent the Delwood II Neighborhood Association. We are pleased with the changes that the new property owner has made to the site and see the business as a positive addition to our neighborhood. However, we object to the request to replace the current sign with one that greatly increases the size and height for several reasons. The proposed variance would create a sign that towers over the area as the properties behind 4507 N IH 35 SVRD are single story residential structures. None of the neighboring businesses have elevated signage. In the variance application, the proposed sign was compared to the In-N-Out Burger sign on the west side of the highway. While that is also a large, tall sign, it is in a commercial area and is a fast food restaurant that needs to be able to attract customers. The building at 4507 N IH 35 will serve up to four professional offices. Good signage that clearly indicates the office location to potential lessees and their clients does not require a 200 square foot, 50-feet high sign. If the purpose is to inform drivers on IH35, the nearest freeway exit is just past the property. The Airport Blvd. exit to the service road that does allow access to the building has no line of sight even to the height of the proposed variance. Details on the design of the digital sign including the brightness of the lighting and how that impacts the surrounding area after sunset are unknown but could affect the residents nearby negatively. We understand that the applicant is concerned about a tree obscuring the visibility of a smaller sign. Regular pruning of the tree would resolve this issue. If part of the rationale is that the sign would deter crime, we would assume it must be quite bright and the height is necessary to cover the lot area which would impact the nearby homes. We ask that the board not grant this sign variance request. Respectfully Submitted, Karen Brinkman Officer, Delwood II Neighborhood Association Email: k Cell: 512-924-8407 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 cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. C-1/10-LATE BACKUPWritten comments must be submitted to the contact erson listed on the notice efore 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearin : Si n Review Board; June 13th, 2022 Your Name (please print) D I am in favor DI object Your address(es) affected by this application Signature Date Daytime Telephone: ____________ _ Comments:. ______________________ _ If you will be using this forin to comment, please return it via e-mail to: Elaine Ramirez; 512-974-2202 Scan & Email to: Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov C-1/11-LATE BACKUPWritten comments must be submitted to the contact erson listed on the notice efore 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearin : Si n Review Board; June 13th, 2022 Your Name (please print) D I am in favor DI object Your address(es) affected by this application Signature Date Daytime Telephone: ____________ _ Comments:. ______________________ _ If you will be using this forin to comment, please return it via e-mail to: Elaine Ramirez; 512-974-2202 Scan & Email to: Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov C-1/12-LATE BACKUPWritten comments must be submitted to the contact erson listed on the notice efore 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearin : Si n Review Board; June 13th, 2022 Your Name (please print) D I am in favor DI object Your address(es) affected by this application Signature Date Daytime Telephone: ____________ _ Comments:. ______________________ _ If you will be using this forin to comment, please return it via e-mail to: Elaine Ramirez; 512-974-2202 Scan & Email to: Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov C-1/13-LATE BACKUPWritten comments must be submitted to the contact person listed on the notice before 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearing : Sign Review Board; June 13th, 2022 Name: Carol Eckelkamp 1204 Bentwood Road, Austin TX 78722 I OBJECT to this application for variance to existing sign. Signature: Carol Eckelkamp Date: 06/10/2022 Comments: I object to the variance request of Mr. Nugyen’s sign for the following reasons: 1. A large distraction in the form of a giant, streaming, digital sign is a bad idea for the deadliest stretch of Interstate 35. 2. This lot is designated LO and in keeping with the spirit of our neighborhood, a smaller street level sign might be sufficient if the desire is to help clients find the place of business. Tree trimming would help visibility of the current, taller sign that worked well for Mr. Martin Harry, the previous attorney/tenant of this property. 3. A sign projected 50 feet into the air will not help clients find this office, as it cannot be seen by those driving by on the frontage road. The applicant used that as a reason in a conversation with a neighbor this week. Again, a street level sign might help, as the traffic going northbound is treacherous and we experience it daily attempting to leave our neighborhood. 4. I object to the light pollution of this new sign and the light that will affect the neighbors on Ellwood Road. We worked hard with the newest commercial project, the Abali apartments to mitigate light into the neighbors back yards on Elwood, north of this property. 5. I object because the applicant did NOT approach the neighborhood association to give us a chance to have a discussion before coming before this Board. That is not being a good neighbor. Please do not grant this variance in its current form. C-1/14-LATE BACKUP Written comments must be submitted to the contact erson listed on the notice efore 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C16-2022-0004 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearin : Si n Review Board; June 13th, 2022 Cara Tanner Your Name (please print) 1200 Bentwood Rd Austin, TX 78722 Your address(es) affected by this application or Signature D I am in favor X DI object 6/12/22 Date Daytime Telephone: ____________ _ Comments:. ______________________ _ If you will be using this forin to comment, please return it via e-mail to: Elaine Ramirez; 512-974-2202 Scan & Email to: Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov C-1/15-LATE BACKUP