ITEM01 BOA APR14, 2025 DRAFT MINUTES — original pdf

Backup

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on March 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for March 10, 2025 The minutes from the meeting March 10, 2025, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second, on 11-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0007 Jay Hargrave for Hans Vaziri 601 Kinney Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2- 492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building to: A. For a flat roof, the highest point of the coping; B. For a mansard roof, the deck line; C. For a pitched or hip roof, the gabled roof or dormer with the highest average height; or D. For other roof styles, the highest point of the building. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion to Postpone to June 9, 2025; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JUNE 9, 2025. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 3. C15-2024-0048 Maximiliano Martinez, PE for Shaun Vembutty 4013 Clawson Road the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet (requested), rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease:  and  in order to subdivide the existing tract into two SF-3 lots in a “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Approve with friendly amendment that a 10 foot setback for the 2nd story and higher, 5 foot everywhere else and trash screening; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; GRANTED WITH A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT THAT A 10 FOOT SETBACK FOR THE 2ND STORY AND HIGHER, 5 FOOT EVERYWHERE ELSE AND TRASH SCREENING. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of the March 10, 2025, Board of Adjustment activity report On-Line Link: ITEM04 March 10, 2025-MONTHLY REPORT DISCUSSED; CONTINUED TO MAY 12, 2025 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Add item to May 12, 2025 Agenda: Elections of Officers Announcement: Special Called meeting-training on June 9, 2025 at 1pm ADJOURNMENT 6:42 PM The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 business days before the meeting date. Please call the Board Liaison Elaine Ramirez, Development Services Department at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or the Board Secretary Diana Ramirez, Development Services Department at 512-974-2241 or email diana.ramirez@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Board of Adjustment, please contact Board Liaison’s Elaine Ramirez, Development Services Department at 512-974-2202/elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov