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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jeffery Bowen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:36 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jeffery Bowen-Chair, Haseeb Abdullah, Melissa Hawthorne, Corry Archer-McClellan-Alternate Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sameer S Birring, Bianca A. Medina-Leal (late 5:43pm), Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Suzanne Valentine-Alternate Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Maggie Shahrestani-Vice Chair, Tommy Ates, Jessica Cohen (resigned), Michael Von Ohlen APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on May 11, 2026 On-Line Link: May 11, 2026 draft minutes The minutes from the meeting on May 11, 2026, were approved on Board Member Melissa Hawthorne, Board Member Haseeb Abdullah second, on 8-0 Vote (Board member Bianca Medina-Leal-no vote-late). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases Item02 C15-2026-0023, Item04 C15-2026-0027 and Item05 C15-2026-0021 all postponed to August 10, 2026, due to lack of quorum for voting purposes (9 board members only). New variance cases: 2. C15-2026-0023 Samantha Riddell for John L Lohr 2205 Quarry Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback (adjacent to W 12th St) from 25 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) in order to rebuild a detached garage in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West Austin Neighborhood Group) Note: Per LDC 25-2-515 Rear Yard of Through Lot for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. Board Member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone to August 10, 2026, due to lack of quorum for voting purposes (only 9 board members), Board member Haseeb Abdullah second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2026. 3. C15-2026-0024 Linda Sullivan for Bennett Leventhal & Young Shin Kim 3408 Mount Bonnell Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% (maximum allowed) to 51% (requested), existing (56.25%), in order to complete a remodel/addition in an “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. The public hearing was closed by Chair Jeffery Bowen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to approve, tie to document Item03/11 and 12 of the advance packet, Board member Haseeb Abdullah second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED, TIE TO DOCUMENT ITEM03/11 and 12 OF THE ADVANCE PACKET. 4. C15-2026-0027 Jacob Rogers for Paul & Heather Fink 6302 Shadow Valley Drive On-Line Link: ITEM04 ADV PACKE PART1, PART2 ; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% & 6,008 square feet (maximum allowed) to 54.5% & 7,280 square feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition of a pool and decking in an “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Board Member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone to August 10, 2026, due to lack of quorum for voting purposes (only 9 board members), Board member Haseeb Abdullah second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2026. Previous Postponed cases: 5. C15-2026-0021 George Siddall 2101 Arpdale Street On-Line Link: ITEM05 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a street side setback of 15 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport in a “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district Board Member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone to August 10, 2026, due to lack of quorum for voting purposes (only 9 board members), Board member Haseeb Abdullah second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. June 8, 2026, Board of Adjustment activity report On-Line Link: ITEM06 June 8, 2026-MONTHLY REPORT CONTINUE TO NEXT AGENDA AUGUST 10, 2026 Report from working group on outcomes of BOA decision on Case No. C15-2025-0035 (made during BOA Meeting on November 10), specifically with respect to guidance given to staff regarding habitable attic space and how it figures into calculation of FAR. Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone to August 10, 2026, Board member Corry Archer-McClellan second on 9-0 votes, POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2026. Discussion on executive session approval process and the need to be posted on the agenda in advance with specifics Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone to August 10, 2026, Board member Corry Archer-McClellan second on 9-0 votes, POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Approval of changes to BOA rules and procedures to limit time for registered speakers Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to modify this item from approval to discussion and to postpone to August 10, 2026, Board member Corry Archer-McClellan seconded on 9-0 votes. Discussion and possible action regarding the Board’s Annual Internal Review Report (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) to Council Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone to August 10, 2026, Board member Corry Archer-McClellan second on 9-0 votes, POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 6:19 PM The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call the Board Liaison Elaine Ramirez, Austin Development Services Department at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call the Board Secretary Diana Ramirez at 512-974- 2241 or email diana.ramirez@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Board of Adjustment, please contact Board Liaison’s Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov