BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0018 BOA DATE: June 10th, 2024 ADDRESS: 921 E 52nd St OWNER: Walter Olden COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (North Loop) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 11-12 BLK E RIDGETOP VARIANCE REQUEST: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to: decrease the minimum street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) SUMMARY: remodel/addition to expand existing detached garage and 2nd FL addition ISSUES: heritage trees & existing non-complying garage Site North South East West ZONING SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3 SF-3; MF-4 SF-3; NO-MU-V-NP LAND USES Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family; Multi-Family Single-Family; Neighborhood Office-Mixed-Use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Austin Neighborhood Alliance North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin Ridgetop Neighborhood Association ITEM03/1 May 29, 2024 Walter OLDEN 921 E 52nd St Austin TX, 78751 Re: C15-2024-0018 Dear Walter, Property Description: LOT 11-12 BLK E RIDGETOP 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 at 921 E 52nd Street. 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. 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. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Austin Energy Infrastructure Support Services 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 ITEM03/2 C15-2024-0018 13311493 0222112015 (North Loop) Council District: 9 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 ITEM03/7 1 0 4 0 0 4 9 8 9 9 3 3 4 0 4 5 0 4 3 0 4 2 0 4 ADDITION H C R O P Notes: 1. THE COPYRIGHT OF THIS DRAWING IS VESTED IN EXTEND ARCHITECT AND IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR PART OR USED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ANY ARTICLE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS. 2. WORK TO FIGURED DIMENSIONS …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0019 BOA DATE: June 10th, 2024 ADDRESS: 2913 Westlake Cv OWNER: Caroline & Michael Hinson COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: David Chace ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 14 PLUS PT ADJ LAGO VILLA VARIANCE REQUEST: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the two minimum interior side yards setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested). Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 75 feet (required) to 50 feet (requested) for the portion within 40 feet of the north side property line. Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (maximum allowed) to 47.5 percent (requested), (54% existing) SUMMARY: remodel/addition to existing residence ISSUES: substandard lot & mix of slopes ZONING LAND USES Site LA North LA South LA LA East SF-2/LA West Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Save Our Spring Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Island on Westlake Owners Association ITEM04/1 May 20, 2024 David Chace 710 Hawthorne Loop Driftwood, TX 78619 Re: C15-2024-0019 Dear David, Property Description: LOT 14 PLUS PT ADJ LAGO VILLA Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Sections 25-2-551(D)(1)(a), 25-2-551(D)(3)(a), and 25-2-492(D) at 2913 Westlake Cove. 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. 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. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM04/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected …
ITEM04/10 City of Austin Board of Adjustments c/o Elaine Ramirez City of Austin Development Services Department Re: 2913 Westlake Cove: Requesting: 1) partial setback reduction 75’ shoreline to 50’ (for width of 40’); 2) maintain 5’ side yard setbacks in lieu of 10’ required; 3) propose 48% IC in 0-15% slope (reduced from 54%) in lieu of required 35% IC in 0-15% slope Board of Adjustment Members: The proposed project seeks a mixture of setback variances to remedy a history of erroneous permit approvals and inspections approved by the City of Austin as a result of improper application information, incorrect AMANDA records for corresponding permit approvals, and to ultimately remedy the currently clouded title and non-compliant impervious coverage and setback encroachments resulting from 8-10 permit approvals and numerous subsequent building inspection approvals by the City of Austin over the span of a decade ranging from 2006 – 2017. The current requests would allow a remodel and addition to occur while reducing the various setback and impervious coverage compliance issues caused by a series of erroneous approvals. The following hardships are unique to the property and affect reasonable redevelopment: 1. The gross site area of the lot is 31,286 ft.² (.71 ac) per TCAD vs. lot size of 43,560 ft.² for LA zoning; 2. Lot 14 Lago Villa Addition issued Legal Tract Determination dating site to March 1982; 3. The lot is subject to a 75’ shoreline setback resulting in net site area of 18,928.ft²; 4. The 75’ shoreline setback is 8,595 ft.²; 5. The inundated land area is 3,763 ft.²; 6. The combined 40’ front and 10’ side zoning setbacks are 6,960 ft.²; 7. 0–15% slope category allows 35% maximum IC, or 6,154 ft.²; 8. Existing 0-15% IC = 9,491 ft.² , or 54% 9. Proposed 0-15% IC = 8,884 ft.² , or 47.5% 10. The rear portion HVAC erroneously approved within 75’ shoreline setback; 11. Portions of residence encroach into 10’ side setback as result of 2014 LDC code changes; 12. The site is further encumbered by several protected tree CRZ’s and required OSSF field; 13. The site is severely restricted given constraints beyond owner’s control. The proposed remodel / addition proposes to add a 2nd floor to portions of the existing 1st floor residence in order to allow for contemporary floorplan suited to aging owner’s mobility and overall use of property. The following (3) three variance requests are …
TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS Property Search 121774 HINSON MICHAEL & CAROLINE Property | 121774 General Info 2023 Maps Print Status: Certi@ed ACCOUNT OWNER Property ID: 121774 Agent: Name: HINSON MICHAEL & CAROLINE Geographic 0123090203 Secondary Name: Mailing Address: 2913 WESTLAKE CV AUSTIN TX 78 Owner ID: % Ownership: 746-1961 1652711 100.00 % Exemptions: HS - Homestead State Code: A1 LOT 14 PLUS PT ADJ LAGO VILLA R ID: Type: Legal Description: Property Use: LOCATION Address: 2913 WESTLAKE CV, AUSTIN TX 78746 Market Area: Market M5800WF Area CD: Map ID: 011818 ITEM04/14 AustinTexas.Gov - the easy way to navigate your city AUSTINTEXAS.GOV AIRPORT LIBRARY AUSTIN ENERGY AUSTIN WATER CONVENTION CENTER VISITORS BUREAU Pay Online Services Calendar Media Center 311 Department > Planning > Interactive Development Review Permitting and Inspection Recommended browsers for this website are Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Home Public Search Issued Construction Permits Apply for Permits/Cases Apply for Right Of Way Permits / Special Events Assign Permit My Permits/Cases My Incomplete Applications My Bills My Licenses My Inspections My Escrow Account My Reports My Profile My Notifications Web Help Login/Register Online Survey DevelopmentATX.com Home External Reviewers Search 2 2017- 068223 EP 2017- 068223 EP R- 435 Renovations/Remodel / Repair 2913 WESTLAKE CV Final Yes 1 2 3 next Page 1 / 3 - Total 47 rows returned. To view permit details, click on the Case/Permit Number Return to the first view PERMIT INFORMATION PERMIT INFORMATION Reference File Name Permit/Case Description Sub Type / Work Type Status Project Name Related Folder 1 2017- 068223 PP 2017- 068223 PP R- 435 Renovations/Remodel / Repair 2913 WESTLAKE CV Final Yes Remove and replace kitchen and bar cabinetry. Remove and replafce kitchen and bar appliances. Update Wall and ceiling finishes. Relocate lighting. Relocate existing plumbing. Remove windows in kitchen ... Remove and replace kitchen and bar cabinetry. Remove and replafce kitchen and bar appliances. Update Wall and ceiling finishes. Relocate lighting. Relocate existing plumbing. Remove windows in kitchen ... Remove and replace kitchen and bar cabinetry. Remove and replafce kitchen and bar appliances. Update Wall and ceiling finishes. Relocate lighting. Relocate existing plumbing. Remove windows in kitchen ... Remove and replace kitchen and bar cabinetry. Remove and replafce kitchen and bar appliances. Update Wall and ceiling finishes. Relocate lighting. Relocate existing plumbing. Remove windows in kitchen ... install new backflow preventer at water meter Meter Set Inspection passed on …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0022 BOA DATE: June 10th, 2024 ADDRESS: 1012 Vargas Rd OWNER: Maximiliano Martinez COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (Montopolis) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 16 BLK 4 CHERNOSKY NO 15 VARIANCE REQUEST: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 44 feet (requested). SUMMARY: subdivide one lot into two separate lots ISSUES: not wide enough to provide required 50 feet of frontage ZONING Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP; LR-MU-NP LO-MU-CO-NP; MF-4 LAND USES Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family; Neighborhood Commercial Limited Office-Mixed Use; Multi-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council Carson Ridge Neighborhood Association Crossing Gardenhome Owners Assn. (The) Del Valle Community Coalition Non-Profit East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Montopolis Community Alliance Montopolis Community Development Corporation Montopolis Neighborhood Association Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (MNPCT) Montopolis Tributary Trail Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Pleasant Valley Preservation Austin Vargas Neighborhood Association ITEM05/1 May 20, 2024 Maximiliano Martinez 501 N IH 35 #209C Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2024-0022 Dear Maximiliano, Property Description: LOT 16 BLK 4 CHERNOSKY NO 15 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 at 1012 Vargas Rd. 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. 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. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com ITEM05/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department Permitting & Development Center Phone: 512.978.4000 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 3 May 13, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 Postponed None Withdrawn 0 Denied 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback (Granted but Motion failed due to votes) Discussion Items May13 Interpretations May13 Special Exceptions cases May13 BAAP Special Exceptions cases May13 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Maggie Shahrestani and Michael Von Ohlen; 2 vacant positions (Alternates) New board member: Bianca A Medina-Leal April 8, 2024 Cancelled meeting due to no quorum – Eclipse Day March 11, 2024 Granted (Added Mar11# 2024) 28 9 0 2 40 2 1. 25-2-1604 (Garage Placement) (C) (1) parking structure may not be closer to the front lot line than building façade 2. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet (maximum allowed) and (C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) and Section 25-2-1064 (Front Setback): (b) & (2) to decrease the front setback from 25 feet and Section 25-2-1067 (Design Regulations): (G) (1) & (2) decrease driveway/parking setback 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 (Added Mar11# 2024) Postponed 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback Withdrawn 0 Denied 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the fence height Discussion Items Mar11 Interpretations Mar11 Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) February 22, 2024 Special called meeting -Training session February 12, 2024 CANCELLED MEETING – (2-cases withdrawn) NO cases on the …
New Garage Proposal This is for 921 E. 52nd Street, Austin, Texas 78751. ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION New Garage Proposal This is for 921 E. 52nd Street, Austin, Texas 78751. This house was originally built in 1912. ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION Survey with three 100-year-old Pecan trees ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Survey with Proposal ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION New Layout with Trees Here is the proposed new garage construction with critical roots zone. Now, we can see how the new building will fit within the existing trees. That’s why we are requesting the variances to maximize what we can build in our limited available land. ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION Zoned Alley ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION ITEM03/8-PRESENTATION ITEM03/9-PRESENTATION Please grant our variances. ITEM03/10-PRESENTATION
2913 Westlake Cove - - - - - - - REDUCE 10’ SSB’S TO 5’ ON BOTH PL’S TO MAINTAIN EXISTING FOOTPRINT PARTIALLY REDUCE 75’ SHORELINE TO 50’ TO MAINTAIN EXISTING FOOTPRINT - ALLOW 47.5% IC REDUCED FROM 54% IC SUBSTANDARD SIZED LOT @ ~31,000 SF WITH LESS 100’ ROAD WIDTH. NONE OF PARCELS IN LAGO VILLA SUBDIVISION SHOULD HAVE BEEN ZONED ”LA”. MULTIPLE COA PERMITS ISSUED IN ERROR CAUSING SHORELINE ENCROACHMENT & IC NON-COMPLIANCE VARIANCES NEEDED TO BRING PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE AS IT CURRENTLY SITS REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSES LOWER IC, REASONABLE USE OF PROPERTY, NO ADVERSE IMPACT, AND UNCLOUDS PROPERTY TITLE FROM NUMEROUS COA ERRORS. ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION Lago Villa subdivision ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION Rear portion encroaching into 75’ shoreline ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION 54% IC per series of erroneous COA permit approvals 5’ side setbacks allowed per LDC upon original construction in 2008 Rear portion of house Encroaches into shoreline setback ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION ITEM04/8-PRESENTATION Substandard lot size @ ~31k SF Less than 100’ frontage Not compliant with LA zoning LA regs allow only 50% of tract to be realistically built (white area) but area is limited to 35% IC of that 0-15% slope area, or about 6,000 SF IC allowed on 31,000 SF tract. ITEM04/9-PRESENTATION Paver driveway proposed to be replaced with ribbon strips to reduce IC This DW area to remain since COA prohibits curved ribbons ITEM04/10-PRESENTATION ~30-40 SF new IC proposed for courtyard area to accommodate proposed 2nd story above existing improvements ITEM04/11-PRESENTATION 5’ setback along north PL looking towards rear of lot. No adverse impact to neighbor. View from water looking at rear façade (encroaching portion) and view of side PL near lake ITEM04/12-PRESENTATION View from shoreline towards rear façade and pool layout approved by COA permits 2008 – 2012, creating current non-compliance issues ITEM04/13-PRESENTATION Portion encroaching into 75’ setback ITEM04/14-PRESENTATION Southern 5’ PL SB from rear towards front yard. No adverse impact to neighbor. ITEM04/15-PRESENTATION Legal lot Determination issued by COA dating lot’s configuration to March 18, 1982. This date is ~13 days shy of the April 1, 1982 date cited in LDC 25-2-551 to allow 25’ shoreline setbacks. Thus, 75’ shoreline setback applies to this tract. ITEM04/16-PRESENTATION AustinTexas.Gov - the easy way to navigate your city AustinTexas.Gov - the easy way to navigate your city AustinTexas.Gov - the easy way to navigate your city Permit history from 2006 demo – 2017 kitchen remodel. All issued C of O’s by …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 10, 2024 AT 5:30PM 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr-Event Center, 1st floor – Room 1405 C Austin, Texas 78701 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 email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Yung-ju Kim The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on May 13, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES May 13, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Reconsideration cases: 2. C15-2024-0015 David Chace for Chris and Shannon Renner 1306 Rockcliff Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PART4 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 minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (east side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to demolish and construct a new 2 story single-family residence attached to existing legal non-complying Boat House in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning …
BYLAWS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is the Board of Adjustment. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. (A) The purpose of the Board of Adjustment is to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; Hear and decide an appeal of an administration action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); Hear and decide on a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; and Perform other duties prescribed by ordinance or state law. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) The Board of Adjustment is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. The council may appoint any number of alternate members to serve in the absence of a regular member. A member that was appointed to the Board of Adjustment may be removed by the council for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. Board members serve for a term of two years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. A vacancy on the Board of Adjustment shall be filled for the unexpired term. An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. A regular board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a "rolling" twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the member's position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of a board member's immediate family member, active military service or the birth or adoption of the board member's child for 90 days after the event. The board member must notify the staff liaison of the reason for the absence not later than the date of the next regular meeting of the board. Failure to notify the liaison before the next regular meeting of the board will result in an unexcused absence. At each meeting, each board member shall sign an attendance sheet which indicates that the member does not have a conflict of interest with any item on that agenda, or identifies each agenda item on which the member has a conflict of interest. Failure to sign …
BOA fees are as follows (effective October 1, 2023): There is a reduced Residential Homestead Fee if the Liaison can verify in the Appraisal District’s website that it is the Homestead of the Homeowner listed on both the application & Appraisal District website. The reduced Residential Homestead fee does not apply to Commercial OR Sign variances, Interpretation or Appeal requests. Additional AE fee of $262 + AE Fee, will apply to all Variances and Special Exceptions other than Parking Variances only. Commercial and Residential (not homestead) Variance base fee $3,455.00 Basic Notification Fee $ 261.90 4% Tech Surcharge Fee $ 148.68 AE fee + $ 262.00 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ TOTAL fee $4,127.58 Special Exceptions Commercial & Residential (not homestead) Variance base fee $3,455.00 Basic Notification Fee $ 261.90 4% Tech Surcharge Fee $ 148.68 AE fee + $ 262.00 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ TOTAL fee $4,127.58 Residential (homestead) Variance base fee $ 500.00 Basic Notification Fee $ 261.90 4% Tech Surcharge Fee $ 30.48 AE fee + $ 262.00 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ TOTAL fee $1,054.38 Special Exceptions Residential (homestead) Variance base fee $ 500.00 Basic Notification Fee $ 261.90 4% Tech Surcharge Fee $ 30.48 AE fee + $ 262.00 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ TOTAL fee $1,054.38 Zoning Interpretations & Appeals Commercial and Residential Variance base fee $2,552.00 Basic Notification Fee $ 261.90 4% Tech Surcharge Fee $ 112.56 AE fee + $ 262.00 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ TOTAL fee $3,188.46 Commercial Sign variances Variance base fee $3,455.00 Basic Notification Fee $ 261.90 4% Tech Surcharge Fee $ 148.68 AE fee + $ 262.00 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ TOTAL fee $4,127.58
A COMMUNITY GUIDE TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Practical Tips for Zoning Variances, Special Exceptions and Administrative Appeals Approved by the Board of Adjustment, on April 13, 2015, and prepared in collaboration with the City Law Department and Development Services Department. Chair Vice Chair Boardmembers: Don Leighton-Burwell, Melissa Hawthorne, Brooke Bailey Jessica Cohen Ada Corral William Hodge Rahm McDDaniel Darryl Pruett Veronica Rivera Yasmine Smith Michael Von Ohlen Legal Advisors: Lee Simmons Steven Maddoux Staff Support: Elaine Ramirez Diana Ramirez - Common examples of hardship include restraints, unusually if they are wants to preserve topographical lot shapes. Trees may constitute required them. lots with steep slopes, small lot area, or irregular or if an applicant to be preserved a hardship, - Personal troubles hardship. focus primarily circumstances, with neighbors, An applicant cannot be the sole basis for finding a but should may mention on characteristics such factors, itself. such as financial of the property or difficulties A hardship cannot be self-created. - An applicant based on conditions for a permit or site plan cannot claim a hardship for creating. that he or she is responsible - For example, if a structure is designed in a manner that fails to comply with regulations, hardship. Or, if a landowner pieces, hardship. the structure's subdivides he or she can't rely on their irregular shape to prove a a lot into irregular a non-compliance isn't A hardship where it's located. must be unique to the property, not general to the area - If steep slopes then neither hardship by itself. or small lots are common to a particular condition is sufficiently unique to constitute area, a - If a lot is entitled automatically relaxes small lots, then of a hardship. evidence the understanding area, development regulations. certain lot amnesty," under city code to "small which regulations for development be relied on as lot size alone should not with was approved of minimum lot Small lot amnesty that, with the exception would meet other site development - The City's example, regulations alone cannot be the hardship. cannot request a height variance and For an applicant BOA Community Guidebook -10 variance, different "hardship." the criteria kinds of situation exception and don't necessarily can be tailored require to address of for a special a showing In 2011, the City of Austin adopted a special exception designed periods required summarize followed to address of time …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RULES OF PROCEDURE Approved by the Board of Adjustment on February 11, 2019 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Board of Adjustment (“BOA” or “Board”) is a sovereign board established by the City Council pursuant to Subchapter A of Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code (“Chapter 211”). The BOA derives its authority from state law, as well as City Code § 2-1-111 (Board of Adjustment) and Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). (2) As stated in Chapter 211 and the City Code, the BOA’s primary functions are to hear and decide: Requests for variances from site development regulations adopted under Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C (Use and Development Regulations) and from certain sign regulations under Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations); Requests for special exceptions from site development regulations, where expressly authorized by Code; and (c) Appeals of administrative decisions made in the enforcement and administration of City zoning regulations and decisions made in the enforcement of Chapter 211. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards, guidelines, and requirements for: (a) the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the BOA; (b) applications for variances or administrative appeals; and processing of applications for variances and administrative appeals filed with the Development Services Department; and notification to the BOA of the filing of an application for a variance and administrative appeals. (a) (b) (c) (d) BOA Rules of Procedure – Page 1 of 16 (2) In the event of a conflict with City Code, Chapter 211 or other applicable law, the Code, Chapter 211 or other law supersedes these Rules. (3) Applicants should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or presenting a case to the BOA for decision. For more detailed information regarding Board and the rules for variances, special exceptions, and appeals, see the Board of Adjustment Community Guidebook, at: https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Planning/Applicati ons_Forms/Board_of_Adjustment_Guidebook__July_2015_.pdf ARTICLE II. REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTING BOARD ACTION (A) Complete Application Required. All requests to the BOA shall be filed on an application form provided by the staff liaison. The staff liaison shall determine if an application is complete before accepting it for filing. (B) Timing of Submittal & Other Application Requirements. (1) Variances & Special Exceptions. (a) Except as provided in Paragraph (B)(1)(b), below, an application for a variance or special exception may be filed at any time provided that the Development Services …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: c Ramirez, Elaine " C15-2024-0015 1306 Rockcliff Rd. Friday, June 7, 2024 9:03:56 AM You don't often get email from c . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Please add my letter to the packet so the board members can access prior to June 10 hearing. I will be attending the hearing in hopes of answering any questions as needed. Good morning Elaine! Thanks in advance, ~ Chris Renner 1306 Rockcliff Rd. C15-2024-0015 RE: 1306 Rockcliff Rd. Board of Adjustments Members, My name is Chris Renner, and I’m the homeowner of the property under review. I greatly appreciate the Board’s May 13 unanimous decision recognizing the numerous hardships our property faces in terms of compliance with the LA zoning regulations, including the unanimous approval of our 25’ to 0’ reduced shoreline setback. In reconsideration of our front setback, I’ve provided additional information and photos to David Chace our agent outlining the very specific hardship of our existing garage alignment in relation to the adjacent property along with providing NEW design renderings. My neighbor’s garage is 20’ from the front property line and 5’ from the side. My current garage has a 38’ setback and is angled directly towards my neighbor, creating a very awkward approach (see aerial photos). I apologize for not providing this information sooner, and would greatly appreciate and support the Reconsideration request to amend the May 13 BOA condition as it’s been currently outlined in the Reconsideration packet (to reduce the front setback to 20’ along the front facade of the house for approximately 96ft for the purpose of correcting the alignment and location of the garage in relation to the adjacent neighbor). I’ve spoken to the HOA as well as numerous neighbors about our request and nobody has any issue with this. Our request is specifically in keeping with neighborhood aesthetics (aligning my garage with my neighbor’s garage), and that *not* doing so would reflect a unreasonably unequal application of the applicable zoning standards on an otherwise ITEM02/1-LATE BACKUP overly regulated substandard lot. I will be attending the June 10 Reconsideration Hearing in person and will be available to answer any questions you may have at that time. Thank you in advance for your support, ~ Chris Renner 1306 Rockcliff Rd. ( CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday June 10, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0015 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) -OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) -OUT ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___-____Janel Venzant (D7) -OUT ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: David Chace OWNER: Chris and Shannon Renner ADDRESS: 1306 ROCKCLIFF RD 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 minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (east side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to demolish and construct a new 2 story single-family residence attached to existing legal non-complying Boat House in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on December 1, 1976 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (A) In this section: (1) SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. (2) SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet; or (b) 25 feet, if: (i) the lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat; and (ii) the distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a legal tract, is 200 feet or less. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAY 13, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday June 10, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0018 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) -OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) -OUT ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___-____Janel Venzant (D7) -OUT ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) -OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Walter Olden ADDRESS: 921 52ND ST (requested) (requested), VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to: decrease the minimum street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 0 feet decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet in order to complete a remodel and addition of 2nd FL residence to an existing detached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: JUNE 10, 2024 Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to postpone to July 8, 2024 (due to not having enough board members for voting purposes), Board member Suzanne Valentine second on 8-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JULY 8, 2024, at PDC, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Event Center, 1st floor. 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: 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 Chair for
