ITEM02 C15-2025-0022 ADV PACKET JULY14 PART1 — original pdf
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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0022 BOA DATE: Monday, July 14th, 2025 ADDRESS: 1102 Mason Ave OWNER: Andrew Sulski COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (MLK-183) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLK D HARMONY HEIGHTS ADDN AMENDED VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the height from six (6) feet (maximum allowed) to eight feet seven inches (8’7”) (requested) along front property line (east) and nine feet six inches (9’ 6”) along interior side property line (south) SUMMARY: erect a fence ISSUES: sloped section that requires a retaining wall ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Non-profit East Austin Conservancy East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin Reissig Homestead LLC Springdale-Airport Neighborhood Association ITEM02/1 June 17, 2025 Andrew Sulski 1102 Mason Ave Austin TX, 78721 Property Description: LOT 7 BLK D HARMONY HEIGHTS ADDN AMENDED Re: C15-2025-0022 Dear Andrew, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-899 at 1102 Mason Avenue. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose 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. the request, provided 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. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM02/2 ITEM02/3 ITEM02/4 ITEM02/5 ITEM02/6 To: Board of Adjustment From: Andrew Sulski Property Address: 1102 Mason Ave, Austin TX 78721 Subject: Request for Variance to Complete Fence Construction Over Retaining Wall Dear Board Members, I am writing to request a variance that will allow me to complete the construction of a privacy fence on my property. I have recently built a retaining wall with a maximum height of 9’6” inches to stabilize a sloped portion of my yard and prevent erosion. My intention is to install a 6-foot privacy fence on top of this wall for safety and privacy. When I began the project, I was unaware that placing a fence on a retaining wall could trigger the need for a variance due to overall height measured from the lower grade. Once I realized the total combined height — approximately 9’6” as viewed from the lower side — exceeded city limits, I halted construction and am now seeking to comply with the proper zoning process through this variance request. This situation presents a unique hardship caused by the natural slope of my property. The retaining wall was a necessary solution to maintain soil stability, and the planned fence is a standard privacy barrier. However, due to the elevation change, what would otherwise be a compliant 6-foot fence becomes non-compliant from the lower side. Without approval of this variance, I would be unable to complete a fence that provides both privacy and security for my home — which would not be an issue if my lot were level. I respectfully ask for your consideration of this variance request, so I may finish a necessary and appropriate improvement to my property. I am currently enrolled in the City of Austin’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and have attached a recent utility bill to support my request for a fee waiver . Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Andrew Sulski ITEM02/7 ITEM02/8 ITEM02/9 4-i•i•tr1=47 CLASSIC • ITEM02/10 ITEM02/11 ITEM02/12