REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, May 11, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jeffery Bowen (Chair) ___Margaret Shahrestani (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jessica Cohen ___ Melissa Hawthorne ___Yung-ju Kim ___Blanca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on April 13, 2026 On-Line Link: April 13, 2026 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New sign case: 2. C16-2026-0005 Jim Wittliff for Alvin Momin 5001 Nuckols Crossing Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET ; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-128 (Neighborhood Commercial Sign District Regulations (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding one (1) additional freestanding sign (total of two (2)), in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for shopping center tenants in a Commercial Sign District, in a “LR-CO-NP”, Neighborhood Commercial – Combined Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Southeast Combined Neighborhood). Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-128 Neighborhood Commercial Sign District Regulations (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) This section applies to a neighborhood commercial sign district. One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Wall signs are permitted. One flag for each curb cut is permitted. This subsection prescribes the maximum sign area. (1) For a freestanding sign, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the lesser of: (a) …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 13, 2026 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:43 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne Vice-Chair, Haseeb Abdullah, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Tommy Ates, Sameer S Birring, Yung-ju Kim APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on March 9, 2026 On-Line Link: March 9, 2026 draft minutes The minutes from the meeting on March 9, 2026, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen, Vice-chair Melissa Hawthorne second, Approved minutes with no objections. Discussion and action on the following cases Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2026-0003 Luke Caraway for Yair Cohen Hoshen 8506 & 8507 Walhill Cove On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET ; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback from five feet (5 ft) (required) to one foot (1ft) (requested) in order to complete two residential structures in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to approve as per drawing Item02/4 in advance packet, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; GRANTED AS PER DRAWING ITEM02/4 IN ADVANCE PACKET. 3. C15-2026-0006 Cole Stewart 4301 Manzanillo Drive On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from six feet (6 ft) (maximum allowed) to eight feet (8 ft.) (requested) along rear property line (southeast) and street side yard property line (northeast), in order to erect a fence in a “SF-2”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one …
BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2026-0005 BOA DATE: Monday, May 11th, 2026 ADDRESS: 5001 Nuckols Crossing Rd OWNER: Alvin Momin COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AGENT: Jim Wittliff ZONING: LR-CO-NP (Southeast Combined Neighborhood) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 93 BLK K SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF WILLIAMSON CREEK SUBD SEC 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), adding one (1) additional freestanding sign (total of two (2) SUMMARY: erect free-standing sign(s) for shopping center tenants ISSUES: large size of tract ZONING LAND USES LR-CO-NP Site North MF-1-NP SF-2-NP South East MF-2-NP; SF-3-NP SF-2-NP; SF-6-NP West Neighborhood Commercial Multi-Family Single-Family Multi-Family; Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Del Valle Independent School District Dove Springs Proud Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Go Austin Vamos Austin 78744 Homeless Neighborhood Association Kensington Park Homeowners Assn Onion Creek Homeowners Assoc Overton Family Committee Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team ITEM02/1 April 27, 2026 Tamara Mitchell 5001 Nuckols Crossing Rd Austin TX, 78744 Property Description: LOT 93 BLK K SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF WILLIAMSON CREEK SUBD SEC 2 Re: C16-2026-0005 Dear Tamara, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC, Section 25-10-128 at 5001 Nuckols Crossing Rd. Austin Energy does not oppose this request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance and Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applications 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. Ashleigh Woolf, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8400 ITEM02/2 ITEM02/3 ITEM02/4 ITEM02/5 ITEM02/6 E H T LONE STAR C E N T E R SOLD FINAL 2 Side View Sign SCALE: NTS 2 Side View Sign SCALE: NTS SIGN A QTY:1 FABRICATE AND INSTALL SIGN Top Body: • All aluminum construction, Finish: P1 • Logo & Copy Routed & backed with 3/16” 7328 White Acrylic • Illumination: Internal white LEDs • Address is V1 vinyl applied Multi- Tenant Cabinet: • All aluminum construction, Finish: P1 • …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0013 BOA DATE: Monday, May 11th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2713 Hemphill Park OWNER: CJ+BP 2713 Hemphill, LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Michael R. McHone ZONING: MF-5-NCCD-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (NUNA) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: N 25FT OF W 1/2 OF LOT 7 & W 1/2 OF LOT 8 BLK 13 OLT 13 DIV D WHITIS SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: variance request from LDC, 25-2-492 lot size requirements to decrease minimum lot size from 8,000 square feet (required) to 7,771.41 square feet (requested) setback requirements for a front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) and from North University Neighborhood Association NCCD Ord. No. 040826-58 PART 6 (7) Parking (g) to reduce on-site parking from 24 parking spaces (required) to 14 parking spaces (requested) SUMMARY: erect Multi-Family use ISSUES: lot size, lot configuration, substantial grade differential from front to back, and large utility easement across property Site ZONING MF-5-NCCD-ETOD- DBETOD-NP North MF-5-NCCD-ETOD- DBETOD-NP South MF-5-NCCD-ETOD- DBETOD-NP East MF-5-NCCD-ETOD- DBETOD-NP CS-V-NCCD-ETOD- DBETOD-NP West LAND USES Multi-Family-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus-ETOD Multi-Family-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus-ETOD Multi-Family-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus-ETOD Multi-Family-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus-ETOD General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed- Use- Equitable Transit-Oriented Development- Density Bonus-ETOD NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee) Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Association Development Review Committee Preservation Austin University Area Partners ITEM03/1 April 30, 2026 Mike Mchone 2713 Hemphill Park Austin TX, 78705 Property Description: N 25FT OF W 1/2 OF LOT 7 & W 1/2 OF LOT 8 BLK 13 OLT 13 DIV D WHITIS SUBD Re: C15-2026-0013 Dear Mike, 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 North university neighborhood association (NCCD) subdistrict 17 at 2713 Hemphill. 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. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. 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 …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0014 BOA DATE: Monday, May 11th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2727 Exposition Blvd OWNER: Roger Plourde COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Dillon Tuttle ZONING: CS-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 36-43 & PT OF LOTS 34-35 & 44 BLK 4 BROWN HERMAN ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 10 feet (required) to 3 feet (requested) SUMMARY: erect a raised deck for ZED’S Ice Cream ISSUES: elevation change between the public right-of-way and finished floor elevation ZONING LAND USES Site CS-NP North CS-NP South CS-NP East West UNZ SF-3-NP General Commercial Services General Commercial Services General Commercial Services Unzoned -State Owned Land Casis Elementary School NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Assn TNR – BCP Travis County Natural Resources West Austin Neighborhood Group ITEM04/1 April 27, 2026 Ms.. Amber Bissell 2727 Exposition Blvd Austin TX, 78703 Property Description: LOT 36-43 & PT OF LOTS 34-35 & 44 BLK 4 BROWN HERMAN ADDN Re: C15-2026-0014 Dear Amber, 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 25-2-492(D) at 2727 Exposition Blvd. 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. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. 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. Ashley Robinson, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM04/2 ITEM04/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the applicable Findings Statements as part of …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0017 BOA DATE: Monday, May 11th, 2026 ADDRESS: 57 N IH-35 SVRD NB OWNER: Brian Copland COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Michael R. McHone ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP (East Cesar Chavez) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0.0292AC OF LOT 1 BLK 2 OLT 54 & 55 DIV O ELM GROVE ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family use) from: (F) (1) lot size requirements to decrease minimum lot size from 1,800 square feet (required) to 1,493 square feet (requested) (F) (4) (c) (i) from setback requirements for a front yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) and Land Development Code, Section 25-2-735 (Festival Beach Subdistrict Regulations) (D)(1) from Impervious Coverage requirements to increase from 40% (maximum allowed) to 60% (requested) SUMMARY: erect a Single-Family residence ISSUES: irregularly shaped lot created by the condemnation by TXDOT for the expansion of IH-35 ZONING LAND USES GR-MU-CO-NP Site North SF-3-NP South LO-MU-CO-NP SF-3-NP East N IH-35 West Community Commercial – Mixed-Use Single-Family Limited Office – Mixed Use Single-Family Interstate Highway NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin Tejano Town Waterloo Greenway ITEM05/1 April 27, 2026 Mike Mchone 57 N Ih 35 Svrd Nb Austin TX, 78702 Property Description: 0.0292AC OF LOT 1 BLK 2 OLT 54 & 55 DIV O ELM GROVE ADDN Re: C15-2026-0017 Dear Mike, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC S25-2-779F1, F4, and LDC S25- 2-735D1 at address 57 N IH 35 SVRD NB. https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/land_development_code?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH 25-2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_CUSDERE_ART1GEPR_S25-2-472BOADVAAU Austin Energy does not oppose this request. Provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance and Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicants 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. Ashleigh Woolf, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: Monday April 13, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0010 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: David Anderson OWNER: Mark A Macaulay ADDRESS: 4219 1st Street VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) to increase queue lanes from eight [8] vehicle queue lanes to twelve [12] vehicle queue lanes (requested) in order to erect a Service Station in a “CS-MU-NP ” Commercial Services-Mixed Use Neighborhood Plan (West Congress) zoning district. Note: 25-2-814 - SERVICE STATION USE. A service station use: (1) must be screened from the street by a building or a landscape buffer that includes shade trees; (2) may not have more than 16 fuel dispensers; and (3) may not have more than eight vehicle queue lanes. Source: Ord. 20060831-068; Ord. 20110804-008. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to approve with a condition that the heritage tree is preserved, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; GRANTED WITH A CONDITION THAT THE HERITAGE TREE IS PRESERVED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: compliance with the queue lane configuration illustrated in the TCM would prevent the site ITEM06/1 from functioning safely and efficiently as intended, the TCM illustration depicts a configuration that does not reflect modern fueling operations and would result in increased vehicular conflict points, reduced maneuverability and reduced visibility. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: property is a subject to physical constraints due to configuration including lot, limited lot depth that prevents code required double stack configuration limited lot width which limits safe maneuverability and required residential compatibility buffer along the eastern portion of the site and required storm water detention and water quality infrastructure along the west and heritage tree which will be kept. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the combination of site constraints uniquely limits the design flexibility …
Reconsideration: 4219 S 1st Street Board of Adjustment Case # C15-2026-0010 May 11, 2026 1 ITEM06/1-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Board of Adjustment – Rules and Procedures: Reconsideration • Article V (Hearings and Decisions), Section F (Deliberation, Voting and Post-Hearing Procedures), Paragraph 4 specifies the rules applicable a reconsideration request: (a) Limited to one (1) reconsideration (b) Person must have original standing in the matter (c) Shall be filed in writing with the staff liaison within 10 days after the Board’s decision and (i) state how the Board erred in its determination (ii) state why the action should be reconsidered; and (iii) be supported by new or clarified evidence. • The only evidence provided by GeauxNu Holdings, LLC to request the reconsideration is an undated letter that: ▪ Repeats the claims read into the record on April 13, 2026 at the Board of Adjustment hearing; and ▪ References discussions held on the dais at the same meeting; and ▪ Does not present new or clarified evidence. • As such, this request for reconsideration does not meet the requirements of the Board’s Rules and Procedures Manual, Article V, Section F, Paragraph (4)(c)(iii), because no new or clarified evidence has been provided, and cannot be granted. 2 ITEM06/2-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Project Location 3 ITEM06/3-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Request for Variance • Applicant is requesting a variance from §25-2-814 • §25-2-814 states that a service station use: (1) must be screened from the street by a building or a landscape buffer that includes shade trees; (2) may not have more than 16 fuel dispensers; and (3) may not have more than eight vehicle queue lanes. • Applicant is proposing 12 vehicle queue lanes 4 ITEM06/4-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Reasonable Use On a site with almost one-quarter of its area uniquely constrained: • The Applicant cannot develop on more than 24% of the site, yet the request for a variance is reasonable in that it only includes 75% of the maximum number of fuel dispensers allowed on the site. • It is reasonable for the Applicant to propose a use that: • Is compliant with emergency vehicle access requirements; • Improves site circulation; • Reduces site congestion; • Improves sight lines; and • Reduces vehicle and pedestrian conflict points by up to 50%. • It is unreasonable to require a fuel dispenser configuration on a site that will not meet fire lane requirements due to the width of …
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 APRIL 13, 2026 Granted 6 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback 2. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height 3. 25-10-191 (Sign Setback Requirements), (F) to decrease the setback from street right-of-way, (F) (1) to increase height, (F) (2) to decrease clearance 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback 5. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior side yard setback 6. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) to increase queue lanes Postponed Withdrawn Denied 0 0 1 1. The appellant has filed an appeal challenging determinations by City staff in connection with approval of a building permit (Permit No. 2025-140201 PR) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use (Reconsideration) Discussion Items 5 APR 2026 Interpretations APR 2026 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added APR13# 2026) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 15 16 0 6 15 Board members absent: None (1 vacant alternate position) New Chair - Jeffery Bowen and New Vice Chair – Margaret (Maggie) Shahrestani MARCH 9, 2026 Granted 1 1. 25-10-129 (Downtown Sign District Regulations): (F) (2) (a) maximum sign area for a freestanding sign and (G) (1) to exceed sign height for a freestanding sign Postponed 2 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback 2. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height Withdrawn Denied 0 3 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 2. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 3. The appellant has filed an appeal challenging determinations by City staff in connection with approval of a building permit (Permit No. 2025-140201 PR) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use Discussion Items 1 MAR 2026 Interpretations MAR 2026 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added MAR 9# 2026) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 9 16 0 5 10 Board members absent: Melissa Hawthorne Vice Chair, Tommy Ates, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) (1 vacant alternate position) February 9, 2026 Meeting cancelled due to notification error January 12, 2026 Meeting cancelled due to technology upgrades …
ITEM04/1-LATE BACKUP -OPP 8 May 2026 Elaine Ramirez, Liaison Board of Adjustment City of Austin RE: C-15-2026-0014 2727 Exposition Boulevard Dear Board of Adjustment: The Board of Directors (BoD) of West Austin Neighborhood Group (WANG), after discussion, has voted electronically to oppose the above referenced variance request to reduce the LDC required setback from 10 feet to 3 feet in order to finish completion of an outside deck. The variance request for an expansion of the deck into the required setback is being done in conjunction with a request for a beer and wine serving license to also be granted to Zed’s Ice Cream, under an application by the property’s owners, a request that will require another waiver from the city because directly across the street from this proposal is Casis Elementary School. Substantial work has already been done on this proposed expansion including the removal of a ten-foot-wide asphalt driveway between Zed’s Ice Cream’s current deck and the 3- foot sidewalk that abuts the curb on Exposition Boulevard. After the unpermitted construction was begun early this year, a water line was severed resulting in a stop work order being issued. In the subsequent application process to correct these code violations, a site plan exemption was required to be filed by the applicant. In the review of the site plan exemption application, one of the reviewers commented that the construction proposed in the application appears to encroach on an existing fire lane. Reviewer comments also raised concerns about drainage. Cassis Village Shopping Center is a high functioning neighborhood commercial node. It contains a pharmacy, a grocery store, two clothing stores, a bank, a jeweler, a Starbucks coffee, an ice cream parlor and a small to-go food store. On-site parking is always tight, but is normally manageable except during school access/recess. If the variance request is granted so that the development proposal outlined in your packet is achieved, the expansion of the deck and the addition of food trailers, it is very foreseeable that the on-site parking will be overwhelmed. Going north along Exposition Boulevard at this edge of the center, the road drops and bends to the east resulting in a semi-blind hazard, a hazard compounded by a same-side driveway onto Exposition from the small office complex contiguous to the shopping center on the north. If the variance is granted, you would have a heavily used street, a three-foot sidewalk, …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 9, 2026 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:43 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Haseeb Abdullah, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen, Corry Archer-Mcclellan (alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yung-ju Kim Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Melissa Hawthorne Vice-Chair Tommy Ates APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on December 8, 2025 On-Line Link: December 8, 2025 draft minutes The minutes from the meeting on December 8, 2025, were approved on Board member Jeffery Bowen, Board member Haseeb Abdullah second, on 10-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases Item 2 C15-2025-0026 and Item 3 C15-2025-0027 Applicant requesting postponement to April 13, 2026. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2025-0026 Stephen Hawkins for Red Bud Partners, LP 1750 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION OPPOSITION The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single- Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. Applicant is requesting postponement to April 13, 2026; Board member Maggie Shahrestani’s motion to deny postponement request; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 7-3 votes (Chair Jessica Cohen, Board members Sameer Birring, Brian Poteet nay); POSTPONEMENT REQUEST IS DENIED. The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to deny; Board member Maggie Shahrestani second on 8-2 votes (Board members Sameer Birring, Brian Poteet nay); DENIED. 3. C15-2025-0027 Stephen Hawkins for Tom Davis Jr. 1752 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION OPPOSITION The …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday March 9, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0003 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Luke Caraway OWNER: Yair Cohen Hoshen ADDRESS: 8506 and 8507 Walhill Cove VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback from five feet (5 ft) (required) to one foot (1ft) (requested) in order to complete two residential structures in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postponed to April 13, 2026; Board member Corry Archer- Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2026. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: ITEM02/1 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM02/2 MAILING ADDRESS 2121 East Sixth Street, Suite 203 Austin, TX 78702 Date:3/27/2026 RE: Engineer’s Summary of Board of Adjustments Variance Request regarding Side Setback in SF-3 Zoning Board of Adjustment Members: The purpose of this request is to allow the amendment of a common property line between 8605 and 8705 Walhill Cove. An amendment of the line would allow the house at 8605 Walhill Cove to have viable off-street access from a previously constructed garage. Our team is requesting that the garage be allowed to have a 1.5’ side setback along one side of the proposed amended lot line. This would be considered a variance to the existing side setback requirements for SF-3 zoning. Please see the following summary below for additional information on why we need the …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM06 DATE: Monday March 9, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0006 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) __Y_____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) __Y_____Jessica Cohen (D3) __Y_____Yung-ju Kim (D4) __-_____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) __Y_____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) __Y_____Sameer S Birring (D7) __Y_____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) __Y_____Brian Poteet (D9) __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) __Y_____Jeffery L Bowen (M) __Y_____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) __-_____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) __-_____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Cole Stewart ADDRESS: 4301 Manzanillo Drive VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from six feet (6 ft) (maximum allowed) to eight feet (8 ft.) (requested) along rear property line (southeast) and street side yard property line (northeast), in order to erect a fence in a “SF-2”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child …
ITEM03/15 Board of Adjustment – Variance Application Case No: C15-2026-0006 4301 Manzanillo Drive Austin, Texas Applicant: Cole Stewart Request: Fence Height Variance Land Development Code §25-2-899(D) ITEM03/16 Context Map – Corner Lot Configuration The subject property is a corner lot with frontage on Manzanillo Drive and Eskew Drive. ITEM03/17 Annotated Survey – Fence Segment and Easement Location Annotated survey identifying limited over-height fence segment, drainage easement, and adjacent City-owned utility pole. ITEM03/18 Grade Change Along Fence Line Measurements taken along the fence line indicate a grade drop of approximately 23.75 inches over 86 feet along the side yard and approximately 7.25 inches over 48 feet along the rear yard. The cumulative grade change from the front portion of the side yard to the rear fence line is approximately 31 inches (2.6 feet). Measurements taken at multiple points along the over-height segments indicate the fence height ranges between approximately 91 and 95 inches (7 feet 7 inches to 7 feet 11 inches) from adjacent grade. 86 ft Drop: 23.75 in 48 ft Drop: 7.25 in Total Grade Change: 31 inches (2.6 feet) ITEM03/19 Intersection / ROW Visibility Photo Intersection of Manzanillo Drive and Eskew Drive showing that the fence remains outside the public right-of-way and does not obstruct corner visibility. ITEM03/20
Yard Slope Photo Interior view along the fence line showing stepped fence panels following the downward yard grade from front toward rear. ITEM03/21 Utility Pole City-owned utility pole located adjacent to the fence line as shown on the survey. ITEM03/22 Drainage Easement Drainage easement located behind the property creating an open corridor consistent with the recorded survey. ITEM03/23
BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2026-0003 BOA DATE: Monday, April 13th, 2026 ADDRESS: 321, 311, 323, COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 325, & 327 W 6th St OWNER: 321W 6th Street Owner, LLC AGENT: Richard T. Suttle Jr ZONING: CBD LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A AMERICAN RESUB NO 1 (TOTAL SQ FT 14944) VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-10-191 (Sign Setback Requirements) (F) decrease the setback from street right-of-way of twelve feet (12 ft.) (minimum allowed) to two feet six inches (2 ft. 6 in.) (requested) (F) (1) to increase height of thirty inches (30 in.) (maximum allowed) to five feet ten inches (5 ft. 10 in.) (requested) (F) (2) to decrease clearance of at least nine feet (9 ft.) (minimum allowed) to zero feet (0 ft.) (requested) SUMMARY: erect a Freestanding sign for an office building ISSUES: maximum 10 ft front yard setback which prohibits a freestanding sign along front of the building ZONING LAND USES Site CBD North CBD South CBD CBD East CBD-CURE-CO West Central Business Central Business Central Business Central Business Central Business-Central Urban Redevelopment NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Austin Downtown Commission Downtown Austin Alliance Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA) Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Old Austin Neighborhood Association Preservation Austin Shoal Creek Conservancy West Austin Downtown Alliance Inc. ITEM04/1 March 30, 2026 Kelly Wright 321 W 6th St Austin TX, 78701 Property Description: LOT A AMERICAN RESUB NO 1 (TOTAL SQ FT 14944) Re: C16-2026-0003 Dear Kelly , Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC, Section 25-10-191 at address 321 W 6th St. Austin Energy does not oppose this request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance and Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applications 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. Ashleigh Woolf, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8400 ITEM04/2 Board of Adjustment Sign Variance Application WARNING: Filing …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0001 BOA DATE: Monday, April 13th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2205 Quarry Rd OWNER: John Lohr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 12 AGENT: Samantha Riddell ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E 64.5 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the interior yard setback from 5 feet to 2 ft 3 in SUMMARY: rebuild a detached garage ISSUES: detached garage fire in 2022, critical root zone of heritage & mature trees 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 Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Assn. TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources West Austin Neighborhood Group ITEM05/1 March 30, 2026 Samantha Riddell 2205 Quarry Rd Austin TX, 78703 Property Description: E 64.5 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A Re: C15-2026-0001 Dear Samantha, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above-mentioned property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC, Section 25-2-492 for address 2205 Quarry Rd. Austin Energy does not oppose this request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance and Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applications 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. Ashleigh Woolf, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8400 ITEM05/2 ITEM05/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations for an interior side yard setback of 5 ft. to 2 ft 3in. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the applicable Findings Statements as part of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected as incomplete. Please attach any additional supporting documents. NOTE: The Board cannot grant …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0009 BOA DATE: Monday, April 13th, 2026 ADDRESS: 9419 E Parmer Ln OWNER: Brar Properties COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Wylder Conoly, P.E. ZONING: CH-CO LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Resubdivision of Lot 4 of the Resub of Lot 1 of 290 & Parmer BLK A LOT 4A VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease interior side yard setback (southeastern property line) from 25 ft to 15 ft. SUMMARY: erect a Tim Horton’s Restaurant with drive-thru service ISSUES: steep 30% slope, existing detention and water quality pond occupying the frontage, and narrow lot width of approx. 100 ft. ZONING CH-CO Site North 2-mi ETJ South CH-CO East CH-CO; DR West PUD LAND USES Commercial Highway Services 2-mi ETJ Commercial Highway Services Commercial Highway Services; Development Reserve Planned Unit Development NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Manor Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Assn. ITEM06/1 March 27, 2026 Mr.. Wylder Conoly 9419 E Parmer Ln Austin TX, 78653 Property Description: Resubdivision of Lot 4 of the Resub of Lot 1 of 290 & Parmer BLK A LOT 4A Re: C15-2026-0009 Dear Wylder, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above-mentioned property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC, Section 25-2- 492 at 9419 E Parmer Ln. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, the property is outside of our service area. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy.13577740 Ashley Robinson, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM06/2 ITEM06/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: LDC § 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) requiring a minimum 25-foot side setback for ____________________________________________________________________________ Commercial Highway (CH) zoned development. ____________________________________________________________________________ Applicant requests a variance to reduce the required 25-foot minimum setback to 15 feet along ____________________________________________________________________________ the southeastern property line in order to construct a 1,400 SF restaurant with drive-through ____________________________________________________________________________ service. Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the applicable Findings Statements as part of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected as incomplete. Please attach any additional …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0010 BOA DATE: Monday, April 13th, 2026 ADDRESS: 4219 & 4201 S 1st St OWNER: Mark A. Macaulay COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: David J. Anderson ZONING: CS-MU-NP (West Congress NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: .39 ACR OF BLK 15 FORTVIEW ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) increase queue lanes from eight [8] vehicle queue lanes to twelve [12] vehicle queue lanes SUMMARY: erect a Service Station ISSUES: limited lot width, required residential compatibility buffer, required stormwater detention and water quality infrastructure, tree preservation requirements. ZONING LAND USES Site General Commercial Services-Mixed Use North CS-MU-NP; GR-MU-CO-NP General Commercial Services-Mixed Use; CS-MU-NP South CS-MU-NP LO-CO-NP East CS-NP West Community Commercial-Mixed Use General Commercial Services Limited Office General Commercial Services NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Go Austin Vamos Austin 78745 Homeless Neighborhood Association Oldham Neighborhood Association Onion Creek Homeowners Assoc. Preservation Austin South Austin Neighborhood Alliance (SANA) South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team ITEM07/1 March 30, 2026 Tori Kuntz 4219 S 1st St Austin TX, 78745 Property Description: .39 ACR OF BLK 15 FORTVIEW ADDN Re: C15-2026-0010 Dear Tori, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC, Section 25-2-814 at 4219 and 4201 S 1st. St. Austin Energy does not oppose this request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance and Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applications 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. Ashleigh Woolf, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8400 ITEM07/2 ITEM07/3 ITEM07/4 ITEM07/5 ITEM07/6 March 3, 2026 To Whom It May Concern: City of Austin Re: 4219 S 1st Street – Board of Adjustment variance application for the approximately 1.5-acre piece of property located at 4201 and 4219 S 1st Street, Austin, TX 78745 (the "Property"). As the record owner of the above-referenced Property, I hereby authorize David J. Anderson at Drenner Group PC, or his …
BOA RECONSIDERATION APPEAL COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0005 BOA DATE: Monday, April 13th, 2026 ADDRESS: 205 E 34th St COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 APPELLANT: Peter Journeay-Kaler PERMIT HOLDER/OWNER: JBD CR HOLDING, LLC. ZONING: SF-3-NCCD-NP (NUNA) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 BLK 19 DIV D HARRIS SIDON RESUB OF GROOMS ADDN APPEAL REQUEST: appellant has filed an appeal challenging determinations by City staff in connection with approval of a building permit (Permit No. 2025-140201 PR) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the NCCD ISSUES: application is incomplete, and the plan set No. 2025-140201PR does not demonstrate full compliance with relevant regulations. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee) Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Association North University Neighborhood Development Review Committee Preservation Austin ITEM08/1-APPELLANT CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: Monday March 9, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0005 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) ___N____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___N____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___N____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___A____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ABSTAINED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___N____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___N____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___A____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ABSTAINED ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPELLANT: Peter Journeay-Kaler OWNER: JBD CR HOLDING LLC – Leonid Murashkovskiy ADDRESS: 205 34TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The appellant has filed an appeal challenging determinations by City staff in connection with approval of a building permit (Permit No. 2025-140201 PR) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705. The appeal alleges that City staff’s decision to approve the permit and related construction plans failed to comply with: (1) applicable zoning regulations, including requirements of the North University Neighborhood Conservation-Neighborhood Plan (NCCD-NP) Combining District (Ordinance No. 040826-58) and/or City Code Chapter 25-2, related to maximum allowable Floor-Area Ratio (FAR); (2) requirements of the International Residential Code (IRC) related to bedroom count, occupancy classification, visitability, and stair tread depth requirements; (3) International Fire Code (IFC) requirements related to minimum required access for fire apparatus; and (4) City Code Section 25-1-82 related to completeness requirements for development applications. ITEM08/2-APPELLANT …
TREE PROTECTION NOTES Definitions: HERITAGE TREE means a tree that has a diameter of 24 inches or more, measured four and one-half feet above natural grade, and is one of the following species: (a)Ash, Texas (b)Cypress, Bald (c)Elm, American (d)Elm, Cedar (e)Madrone, Texas (f)Maple, Bigtooth (g)All Oaks (h)Pecan (i)Walnut, Arizona (j)Walnut, Eastern Black This list of eligible heritage tree species may be supplemented but not reduced, as prescribed by the rule. PROTECTED TREE means a tree with a diameter of 19 inches or more, measured four and one-half feet above natural grade. Measurements: A protected size tree is determined by measuring the tree trunk at 4.5 feet above the ground. This is commonly known as DBH (diameter at breast height). A tree within the Austin city limits is protected once it reaches 19 inches. Diameter = Circumference / 3.1416 and Circumference = Diameter X 3.1416. Silt Fencing: A.Fabric 1.General: The silt fence fabric shall be of nonwoven polypropylene, polyethylene, or polyamide thermoplastic fibers with non- raveling edges. The silt fence fabric shall be non-biodegradable, inert to most soil chemicals, ultraviolet resistant, unaffected by moisture or other weather conditions, and permeable to water while retaining sediment. The silt fence fabric shall be supplied in rolls a minimum of 36 inches (0.9 meters) wide. 2.Physical Requirements: The fabric shall meet the requirements presented in Table 1, when sampled and tested in accordance with the methods indicated herein, on Standard Detail No. 642S-1 and/or on the Drawings. B.Posts: Posts shall be steel Tee or Y-posts, not less than 4 feet (1.22 meters) in length with a minimum weight of 1.25 pounds per foot (1.86 kilograms per meter) with a minimum Brinell Hardness of 143. Hangers shall be adequate to secure the fence and fabric to posts. Posts and anchor plates shall conform to ASTM A-702. Caps are required (*not specifying discretionary criteria). C.Wire Fence: Wire fence shall be welded wire fabric 2 in. x 4 in. 12.5 SWG, wire diameter 0.099 in (± 0.005 in.), and shall conform to Standard Specification Item No. 406, "Reinforcing Steel." Construction Methods: The silt fence fabric shall be securely attached to the posts and the wire support fence with the bottom 12 inches (300 mm) of the material buried in a trench a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) deep and 6 inches (150 mm) wide to prevent sediment from passing under the fence. When the silt …
ITEM08/1- OPPOSITION ITEM08/2- OPPOSITION accommodate the space they want, in order to meet Austin's impervious cover requirement for their property. By increasing impervious cover, you restore balance between the FAR & IC provisions. This is key: obtain the density improvement that Austin critically needs without driving it upward. Please, DO NOT touch the HOME FAR provisions. Please, DO NOT count attics toward FAR...unless you're a huge fan of flat & low slope roofs, and the cartoonishly ugly McMansion roofs and dormers. Please DO NOT allow these 2 proposed measures to become "uncoupled". Understand them as a packaged deal, a matching set. Be conscientious of horizontal vs vertical area. Keep them balanced. Thank you very much for your time & attention. TRAVIS LUCY, RA PRINCIPAL LLVLL A follow up "in the weeds" note about impervious cover: I heard 2nd hand that during the HOME workshops to draft the ordinance, it was Watershed that shot down any suggestion of impervious cover increase, declaring it a non-starter for stormwater management / safety reasons. I hope that this is negotiable, but if not, there are other, more subtle ways to alleviate the IC pinch: 1. Direct DSD to modify their definition of impervious cover as follows: - Pervious pavements & concretes count as pervious, period, INCLUDING driveways. - Wood decks do not count toward impervious cover: rainwater either evaporates or drops through to the ground below, thus, these have no bearing on flood risk. (Applies to similar open-jointed, perforated assemblies) - Horizontal solid surfaces narrower than 1'-0" width (with +1'-0" uncovered ground on either side) do not count toward impervious cover. (Pool copings, tops of walls, etc.) Similar reasoning to wood decks: these items have a negligible impact on stormwater infiltration, but pose a significant burden on site IC calculations. DSD's current interpretations on these items are unusual and overly conservative, and are contributing to the "upward pressure" we all want to avoid. Simply by defining "impervious" more pragmatically, we'd free up a good amount of 'low' space for housing density. 2. Direct Watershed to design a "rainwater collection incentive" that translates to an impervious cover reduction. They should design a reasonable, acheivable rainwater storage volume -to- impervious area trade, that will incentivize designers, builders and homeowners to start capturing rainwater for irrigation. This is a no- ITEM08/3- OPPOSITION ITEM08/4- OPPOSITION ITEM08/5- OPPOSITION ITEM08/6- OPPOSITION ITEM08/7- OPPOSITION ITEM08/8- OPPOSITION ITEM08/9- OPPOSITION ITEM08/10- OPPOSITION
CASE NO. C15-2026-0005 Madam Chair Cohen and Members of the Board of Adjustment City of Austin 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 RESPONDENT’S POSITION STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO THE REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: COMES NOW, JBD CR HOLDING LLC ("Respondent" or "Property Owner"), by and through its undersigned counsel, and files this Position Statement in Opposition to the Request for Reconsideration filed by the opposing party ("Appellant"). Respondent respectfully requests that the Board of Adjustment ("Board" or "BOA") deny the reconsideration request outright and uphold its prior decision to affirm the issuance of Permit No. 2025-140201 PR. I. The Appellant’s Burden and the Strict Standard for Reconsideration Because the Board has already heard and decided this matter in favor of the Respondent, the Appellant's current filing is procedurally governed by the rules for Reconsideration under Article V, Section (F)(4) of the BOA Rules of Procedure. In any standard appeal, the Appellant bears the heavy burden of proving that the administrative official's decision was erroneous. However, in a Request for Reconsideration, that burden is significantly elevated. According to the Board's explicit rules, a request to reconsider must "state how the Board erred in its determination," "state why the action should be reconsidered," and critically, must "be supported by new or clarified evidence." Furthermore, the rules dictate that the Board shall only grant a reconsideration if there was an error in its original determination or "on the basis of new or clarified evidence not presented to the Board at the original hearing that might affect its determination." This means the Appellant has an affirmative duty to conduct new research and provide specific, material facts that were previously unavailable. A reconsideration request is not a venue for a party to simply express disagreement with a ruling or re-litigate the same arguments they already lost. ITEM08/1-PERMIT HOLDER II. Failure to Provide New Information or Meet the Burden of Proof The Appellant has thoroughly failed to meet this strict evidentiary threshold. The current filing provides no newly researched information and introduces no specific, clarifying evidence that was absent from the original hearing. Instead, the Appellant merely recycles the exact same unfounded speculations regarding technical building codes, bedroom counts, and FAR limits that this Board has already reviewed and properly dismissed. As previously established, the Board's jurisdiction is strictly limited to zoning matters, and it does not have the authority …
To: From: Chair Cohen Board of Adjustment Members Brent Lloyd Development Officer Austin Development Services Dept. Date: March 2, 2026 Subject: Case No. C15-2026-0005 | Appeal of Administrative Decision Approving Construction of Three-Unit Use at 205 East 34th St. (PR No. 2025-140201) On January 26, 2026, Peter Journeay-Kaler filed an appeal with the Board of Adjustment (BOA) challenging a decision by Austin Development Services (ADS) approving construction of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street. As explained below, ADS recommends that the Board uphold staff’s determination and dismiss the appeal. Summary of Appeal Issues Appellant argues that the approved plans fail to comply with four categories of regulation, which are summarized here along with ADS’s response: Regulation Appellant’s Position ADS’s Position North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Three-unit uses are subject to NCCD FAR limit of 0.40 or, alternatively, 0.50 Three-unit uses are subject to 0.65 FAR limit per the “HOME” ordinance (Sec. 25-2-773) International Residential Code (IRC) Bedroom count exceeds limit for IRC review, so project is subject to International Building Code (IBC) Plans fail to meet Visitability requirements Stairs lack required tread depth Staff correctly applied IRC, IFC, and completeness requirements. None of these requirements are zoning regulations, so they are outside the BOA’s scope of review International Fire Code (IFC) Insufficient emergency access Application Completeness Permit application incomplete ITEM08/1-STAFF REPORT ADS Response to Appeal 1. FAR Issues In approving plans for this project (PR No. 2025-140201), ADS applied the 0.65 FAR limit applicable to three-unit residential uses under the “HOME” ordinance codified in Sec. 25- 2-773(E)(4)(a) of the Land Development Code. Appellant asks the Board to reverse this determination and instead find that three-unit uses are subject to the NUNA-NCCD’s 0.40 FAR limit for duplexes and two-unit uses or, alternatively, the 0.50 FAR limit that applies to most multi-family (MF) zoned lots within the NCCD. ADS recommends that the Board uphold staff’s determination that the 0.65 FAR limit applies to this project for the following reasons: • The NUNA-NCCD Ordinance says to apply the Land Development Code unless it conflicts with the NCCD. The NUNA-NCCD is silent on three-unit uses. Per direction in the original ordinance adopting the NCCD, this means that three-unit uses are subject to applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. See Ordinance No. 040826-58, Part 5, Sec. 1.a (“Except as provided in this section, the permitted and conditional uses for …
BOA Case No. C15-2026-0005 – Appeal of Permit No. 2025-140201 PR (205 E. 34th Street) Dear Chair and Members of the Board of Adjustment: On Monday, February 16, the Heritage Neighborhood Steering Committee met and voted unanimously to support the BOA appeal C15-2026-0005, concerning Permit 2025-140201 PR for a proposed project at 205 E. 34th Street in the North University Neighborhood. The North University Neighborhood Association (NUNA) general membership voted on February 2 to officially support the appeal. The Heritage Neighborhood Association shares concerns regarding adherence to the North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) and enforcement of City Code. The Heritage Neighborhood Steering Committee has the following concerns: 1) North University NCCD Floor Area Ratio limitations The proposed permit was approved for a Floor Area Ratio of approximately 0.65, despite the NCCD’s 0.4 FAR limitation applicable to SF-zoned properties. The North University NCCD was adopted in 2004, at a time when 3-unit residential use on SF zoning did not exist and could not have been anticipated. The absence of an explicit FAR entry in the NCCD for that use does not indicate an intent to permit greater building scale. The Heritage Neighborhood Association supports the interpretation that the NCCD’s 0.4 FAR limitation continues to apply to SF-zoned lots, including those now permitted to contain 3-unit residential uses. This is a narrow, district-specific application of adopted NCCD scale controls and would not have broader citywide implications. 2) Building Design and Review The proposed permit reflects a design that was modified from a previously rejected plan by removing walls and renaming rooms without materially changing the living space. Those walls could readily be restored after issuance of a certificate of occupancy and therefore warrant evaluation under an R-3 congregate living classification. Appropriate classification and review are essential to ensuring safe living conditions for group living arrangements, which are common in neighborhoods near the University of Texas, including both North University and Heritage. 3) Additional City Code and NCCD compliance concerns The appeal identifies several additional compliance issues, including deficiencies in application materials, stair safety, fire access, and required building orientation and visitable route standards. These concerns support the conclusion that the approved plans fail to demonstrate compliance with applicable City Code and NCCD requirements. Accordingly, the Heritage Neighborhood Association requests that the Board of Adjustment reverse the administrative decision and deny issuance of Permit No. 2025-140201 PR, and further requests that …
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 MARCH 9, 2026 Granted 1 1. 25-10-129 (Downtown Sign District Regulations): (F) (2) (a) maximum sign area for a freestanding sign and (G) (1) to exceed sign height for a freestanding sign Postponed 2 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback 2. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height Withdrawn Denied 0 3 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 2. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 3. The appellant has filed an appeal challenging determinations by City staff in connection with approval of a building permit (Permit No. 2025-140201 PR) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use Discussion Items 1 MAR 2026 Interpretations MAR 2026 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added MAR 9# 2026) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 9 16 0 5 9 Board members absent: Melissa Hawthorne Vice Chair, Tommy Ates, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) (1 vacant alternate position) February 9, 2026 Meeting cancelled due to notification error January 12, 2026 Meeting cancelled due to technology upgrades in Council Chambers December 8, 2025 Granted Postponed 0 2 4. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 5. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length Withdrawn Denied 0 1 1. Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022-0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) Discussion Items 2 Dec 2025 Interpretations Dec 2025 BAAP 1 new inquiries 0 (Added Dec 8# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 8 14 0 2 (recon) 8 Board members absent: None (1 vacant alternate position) November 10, 2025 Granted 4 1. 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the front yard setback 3. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations), (B) to allow more freestanding signs 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, April 13, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jeffery Bowen ___ Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on March 9, 2026 On-Line Link: March 9, 2026 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2026-0003 Luke Caraway for Yair Cohen Hoshen 8506 & 8507 Walhill Cove On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET ; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior yard setback from five feet (5 ft) (required) to one foot (1ft) (requested) in order to complete two residential structures in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. 3. C15-2026-0006 Cole Stewart 4301 Manzanillo Drive On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from six feet (6 ft) (maximum allowed) to eight feet (8 ft.) (requested) along rear property line (southeast) and street side yard property line (northeast), in order to erect a fence in a “SF-2”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, …
2026-000001 BA 8506 & 8507 Walhill Cove Presenter: Luke Caraway 3/9/2026 ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION Original Site Current Lot Configurations • Address: 8506 & 8507 Wahill Cove in Northwest Austin • Zoning: SF-3 • Existing Structures: • 8506 Walhill (Lot 62): 2,500 sf, construced in 1991 • 8507 Walhill (Lot 61): Detached Garage ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 I T N I NOTE: 00 10' 20' GRAPHIC SCALE 10' 1. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY LOCATION AND ELEVATION OF EXISTING UTILITY PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. 8" PVC PUBLIC WWL 8" PVC PUBLIC WWL PROPERTY BOUNDARY ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE PROPOSED LOT LINE PROPOSED PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT PROPOSED SETBACK/BUFFER LINES PROPOSED ROADWAY CENTERLINE PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPOSED CURB & GUTTER APPROX. FEMA 100YR FLOODPLAIN EXISTING EASEMENT EXISTING BARBED WIRE FENCE EXISTING OVERHEAD WIRES PROP WATER SERVICE LINE WITH METER PROP WASTEWATER SERVICE LINE WITH CLEAN-OUT PROP EASEMENT SAVED TREES REMOVED TREES I S N O S V E R I I I N O T P R C S E D E T A D V E R THIS PLAN HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR GENERAL DISCUSSION ONLY AND IS BASED UPON LIMITED DUE DILIGENCE. 109 108 107 8506 Walhill Cove 102 106 5' 5' 5' 1.5' 105 101 103 111 112 5' 8507 Walhill Cove 8507 WALHILL COVE 3,580 SF 5.0 BATH FFE = 799.00 3.00' MIN. 4" PVC PUBLIC WL (W-1978-0028) E WW WW W W 4" PVC PUBLIC WL (W-1978-0028) i g n i r e e n g n E t n o P w e i V i W W 8" PVC PUBLIC WWL (PROFILE #A13146) W W DWN BY: EH CHK BY: LC WL 8" PVC PUBLIC W (PROFILE #A13146) W W W W W W W W I E V O C L L H L A W 7 0 5 8 N A L P P A T L A T N E D S E R I I I E V O C L L H L L A W 7 0 5 8 9 5 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A T C E J O R P PROJECT NO. DATE SHEET # 03 Know what's below Call before you dig TEXAS ONE CALL DIAL 811 or 800.245.4545 TEXAS811.org LOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES IS APPROXIMATE AND BASED ON OBSERVABLE SURFACE FEATURES ONLY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT …
Fence Height Variance Request April 13, 2026 BOA Hearing Case No: C15-2026-0006 4301 Manzanillo Drive Austin, Texas Applicant: Cole Stewart ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION Corner Lot Configuration Subject property has frontage on Manzanillo Drive and Eskew Drive ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION Physical Site Conditions • 32-inch cumulative grade change • Fence measures 91-95 inches from grade • Measurements verified using laser level and post-by-post field measurements 91 ft Drop: 21.5 in 47 ft Drop: 10.5 in ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Limited Scope and No Public Impact • Over-height segments limited to side and rear yard • Fence remains outside public right-of-way • No obstruction of corner visibility ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION
C16-2026-0003 311, 321, 323, 325, and 327 W. 6th Street ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION 221 W. 6th Street – Chase Bank Tower Sign is 4-feet and 11 inches tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of W. 6th Street ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION 201 W. 5th Street – 5th & Colorado Sign is 5-feet tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of Colorado Street ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION 300 Colorado Street Sign is 6-feet tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of Colorado Street ITEM04/8-PRESENTATION 110 E. 2nd Street – Corner Restaurant Sign is 4-feet tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of Congress Avenue ITEM04/9-PRESENTATION 110 E. 2nd Street – Dean’s Steakhouse Sign is 4-feet tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of Brazos Street ITEM04/10-PRESENTATION 98 San Jacinto – San Jacinto Center Sign is 5-feet and 8 inches tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of Cesar Chavez Avenue and Brazos Street ITEM04/11-PRESENTATION 111 Congress Avenue – One Eleven Congress Sign is 5-feet tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of Cesar Chavez Avenue ITEM04/12-PRESENTATION 301 W. 2nd Street – The Austinite Market Sign is approximately 7-feet tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of Lavaca Street and 2nd Street ITEM04/13-PRESENTATION 525 N. Lamar – Whole Foods Market Sign is approximately 5-feet tall and located within 12-feet of the street right-of-way of W. 5th Street ITEM04/14-PRESENTATION 525 N. Lamar – Whole Foods Market Signs are approximately 6-feet 3 inches tall each and located within 12-feet of the street right- of-way of W. 5th Street ITEM04/15-PRESENTATION
