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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0061 Item # P-2 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jarred Corbell OWNER: PSW – Springdale, LLC ADDRESS: 735 SPRINGDALE RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to increase the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C)(2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 48 feet (requested) in order to erect a 48 ft. foot Commercial Office use in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services –Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories or 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property (a) in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district, or (b) on which a use permitted in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district is located. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 7, 2019 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veroncia Rivera motions to Postpone to January 13, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2020. Jan 5, 2020 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone to February 5, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 – APPLICANT NO SHOW; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0063 Item # P-3 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Rison ADDRESS: 1507 FAIRFIELD DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JAN 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO AE DENIAL; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (LAST POSTPONEMENT) EXPIRATION DATE: 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0068 Item # P-4 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Ada Corral ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___William Hodge ___Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ___-___Rahm McDaniel out ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Veronica Rivera ___N___Yasmine Smith ___-___Michael Von Ohlen out ___Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Carl Frank ADDRESS: 1213 TAYLOR ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet 6 inches (requested) in order to erect detached garage with a 2nd FL Studio/Guest Room (not to be a Two-Family Use) SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Jan 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT (RENOTICE) RENOTICE: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) in order to erect detached garage with a 2nd FL Studio/Guest Room (not to be a Two-Family Use) SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA FEB 5, 2020 FEB 5, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to March 9, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020. MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with conditions that rear yard setback is at 15 feet and no short-term rental (STR), Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Yasmine Smith abstained); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT THE REAR YARD SETBACK IS AT 15 FEET AND NO SHORT- TERM RENTAL (STR). EXPIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: not common to see a thru lot and often at times in looking at setback averaging would have 15 ft setback along that …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0003 Item # P-5 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jennifer Hanlen OWNER: Addision Thom ADDRESS: 3409 NEAL ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.09 feet (requested) in order to SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Feb 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT (RENOTICE); MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0004 Item # P-6 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Anthony Brown ADDRESS: 1612 NEWTON ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: This neighborhood did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty which would have allowed the applicant to build on a lot smaller than 5,750 sq. ft. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0005 Item # P-7 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___A____Ada Corral (Abstained) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Aixa Sola OWNER: Erin E. O’Malley ADDRESS: 5003 HIGHLAND CT VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) in order to erect a one story single-family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (CORRAL ABSTAINING); The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with conditions that structure will be a single story affected area from 25 feet to 10 feet from the rear property line, Board Member William Hodge seconds on a 10-1vote (Board member Ada Coral abstained); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT STRUCTURE WILL BE A SINGLE STORY AFFECTED AREA FROM 25 FEET TO 10 FEET FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE. EXPIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Mopac is not necessary a through lot in particular in this area with a big sound wall that goes behind it and the intend of the code having through lot regulations is to give front yard setback to street that has a life. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: has an unusual shape, front setback requirement on a property that has a large sound wall behind it and has not access to street no visible connection. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: it has odd shape and it’s against Mopac 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0004 Item # P-6 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Anthony Brown ADDRESS: 1612 NEWTON ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: This neighborhood did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty which would have allowed the applicant to build on a lot smaller than 5,750 sq. ft. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS; MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0009 Item # P-9 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____ Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____ Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Melissa Brown OWNER: Bryan Cumby ADDRESS: 3219 MANOR RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) in order to construct a 60 foot Multi-Family use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan) a. The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories or 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property (a) in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district, or (b) on which a use permitted in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district is located. b. The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (3) allows a height limit for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned "SF-5" or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned "SF-5" or more restrictive. Note: This variance will allow for a uniform height of 60 ft. for the entire project. 60 ft. is currently allowed in portions of the project and graduating down to 40 ft. in other portions of the project. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to March 9, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020. MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to Grant, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED EXPIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) adopted in April 2019 after applicant purchased property, required an additional 10ft transportation easement off Manor Rd, combined with …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 Item # P-10 DATE: Monday, March 9 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___A____Don Leighton-Burwell ABSTAINING ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Travis Young OWNER: Daniel and Amy Coops ADDRESS: 71 JULIUS ST VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) to (C) (1) and (2) from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-721Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations (C) In a secondary setback area: (1) permitted; and (2) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (LEIGHTON- BURWELL ABSTAINING); MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. fountains, patios, terraces, outdoor restaurants, and similar uses are impervious cover may not exceed 30 percent. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0012 Item # I-1 DATE: Monday March 09, 2020 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Milestone Community Builders, LLC ADDRESS: 2645 45TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence BOARD’S DECISION: WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0013 Item # I-2 DATE: Monday March 09, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___N____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: 2700 E. 5th JV, LLC ADDRESS: 2700 E. 5TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to increase the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 56 feet (requested) in order to erect four story (requested, three story is maximum allowed) Office Building in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property: (a) in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district; or (b) on which a use is permitted in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district is located. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Yasmine Smith nay); GRANTED EXPIRATION DATE: March 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: it’s a commercial mixed use corridor and trigging properties are within the boundary with off geometry of site and triggering properties being in other side, other than the alley is not a reasonable expectation to have these properties trigger to such an extent. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: very odd geometry shape of lot with railroad tracts is not alterable, not another odd shape lot in the area (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: lot shape 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 …
MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on March 9, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera (late 5:36), Yasmine Smith (late 6:20pm), Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate), Board Members Absent: Rahm McDaniel and Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Staff requests approval of February 5, 2020 draft minutes Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to approve the minutes for February 5, 2020 with a correction on Item A-1 on the number of votes, Board Member Kelly Blume second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late, Yasmine Smith late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2020 WITH A CORRECTION ON ITEM A-1 ON THE NUMBER OF VOTES. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1 requesting withdrawal, Items P-2 and P-3 requesting postponements to April 13, 2020. Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant applicant’s/staff’s requests for Item I-1 to withdraw and Items P-2, P-3 to postpone to April 13, 2020 with condition to Item P-3 last postponement request; Board member Darryl Pruett seconds on a vote 10-0; GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S WITHDRAWAL ITEM I-1 AND POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS P-2 AND P-3 TO APRIL 13, 2020 WITH CONDITION TO ITEM P-3 LAST POSTPONEMENT REQUEST. SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS …
MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on January 13, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen (late 5:42pm), Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera, Yasmine Smith Board Members Absent: Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) and Liz Johnston (City staff - Environmental) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior 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. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEMS Staff requests approval of November 7, 2019 draft minutes B-1 On-Line Link: Item B-1 Board Member Brooke Bailey motion to approve the minutes for November 7, 2019, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR November 7, 2019 A-1/1 B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1, I-4, P-1, P-2 requesting postponements to January 13, 2020; Items P-3 requesting withdrawn Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to Grant applicant’s/staff’s request Items I-2, I-3, P-3 to Postpone to February 5, 2020, Item P-1 to postpone to March 9, 2020 and Items P-5, P-6 to withdraw by applicant, Board Member Veronica Rivera seconds on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late), GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS I-2, I-3, P-3 to February 5, 2020 and Item P-1 to March 9, 2020; WITHDRAW ITEMS P-5 and P-6. C. D. E. F. G. H. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE I. VARIANCES …
January 27, 2020 Todd O'Neill 809 Norwalk Ln Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0001 Dear Todd, Property Description: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variance(s) from the following section of the land development code. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, Section 3.3.2 (Gross Floor Area) (B) (1) - to allow an attached parking area [carport] that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted (160 sq. ft.) from the Gross Floor Area calculation for this site; In order to complete an addition of a bedroom and carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/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://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691- 4a74-98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-1/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0001 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 809 Norwalk Ln. OWNER: Todd O’Neill COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 61 MARLTON PLACE SEC 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: allow a carport that does not meet the minimum parking requirement to be exempted from Gross Floor Area. SUMMARY: remodel and addition of a bedroom and a carport ISSUES: one parking space per TCM is 8 ½ x 17 and 25’ Spanish Oak tree in front yard 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 Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-1/1 N …
January 27, 2020 Jennifer Hanlen 3409 Neal St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0003 Dear Jennifer, Property Description: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the LDC - Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) ; lot width requirements - to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.09 feet (requested); In order to SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/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://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691- 4a74-98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-2/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0003 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3409 Neal St OWNER: Addison Thom COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Jennifer Hanlen ZONING: SF-3-NP (Govalle) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E 64.1 FT LOT 3 BLK A OLT 41-42 DIV A CHERICO SUBD NO 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce minimum lot width from 50 ft. to 49.09 ft. SUMMARY: subdivision of lot ISSUES: current design is at 49.09 ft. due to a flag lot design on adjacent proposed lot 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 Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle Neighborhood Association Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group I-2/1 N E D LIN R E G NIN N E H PICKLE THOMPSON A I R P O R T THO MPSON K KIR THOMPSON NEAL …
January 27, 2020 Anthony Brown 1612 Newton St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0004 Dear Anthony, Property Description: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD 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 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,570 square feet (required) to 3,575 square feet (requested); In order to erect a Single Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/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://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691- 4a74-98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-3/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0004 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 1612 Newton St OWNER: Anthony Brown COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S 55FT OF LOT 10 BLK B BECKERS GUS F SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 sq. ft. to 3,575 sq. ft. SUMMARY: erect a Single-Family residence ISSUES: lot configuration has been this way since 1946; neighborhood plan did not adopt Small Lot Amnesty 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 Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition South First IBIZ District I-3/1 GIB S O N D R 3 E LIZ A B E T H JEWELL MONROE ELIZABETH D N 2 MILTON T S 1 N O T W E N A M O R MILTON MONROE ANNIE N O …
January 27, 2020 Aixa Sola 5003 Highland Ct Austin TX, 78731 Re: C15-2020-0005 Dear Aixa, Property Description: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section from the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) ; setback requirements; To decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested); In order to erect a one-story single-family residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose variance requested, provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/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://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92) - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg - Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-4/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0005 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 5003 Highland Ct OWNER: Erin E O’Malley COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Aixa Sola ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 * LESS E11.73FT AV BLK B HIGHLAND PARK COURT VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect a one story single-family residence ISSUES: unusual pie shaped lot; 25 ft. reduces usable area of the lot ZONING LAND USES SF-3 Site North MOPAC Expy South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Highway Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bull Creek Road Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Shoal Creek Conservancy Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources I-4/1 N E E R G R E V E S U N N Y K A Y O E L L VA D N A L H G H I H A N C …
January 17, 2020 Victoria Haase 2309 Quarry Rd Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0006 Dear Victoria, Property Description: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) setback requirements; to decrease the minimum rear yard setback for each lot 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd. from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested); In order to erect a single-family residence per lot in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose requested variance, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements. https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-5/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0006 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 2309 & 2311 Quarry Rd OWNER: Patrick N. Dunn COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Ron Thrower ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 110 FT OF LOT 6 *& E 4 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 WESTFIELD A VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback requirement of 25 ft. to 10 ft. SUMMARY: erect one single-family residence & associated accessory structure ISSUES: 9 protected trees, 3 of which are Heritage 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 Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Tarrytown Alliance Tarrytown Neighborhood Association West Austin Neighborhood Group I-5/1 K L A W R O N N SITIO O P X E E N FIE L D T O R M …
January 27, 2020 Emily Jones 3219 Manor Rd Austin TX, 78723 Re: C15-2020-0009 Dear Emily, Property Description: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) In order to construct a 60 foot Multi-Family use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose requested height and setback variances, with the understanding that relocation of the existing electric facilities will be placed underground and has been carried out at the time of construction. Any proposed and existing improvements will follow AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/applicants expense. Please continue to work with Austin Energy design lead, Ray Martinez (Ray.Martinez@austinenergy.com) Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements. If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-6/AE VARIANCE REQUEST: Height increase from 40 ft. to 60 ft. and requesting full uniformed 60 ft. all the way around to relieve compatibility setback requirements BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0009 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 3219 Manor Rd OWNER: Bryan Cumby COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Melissa Brown ZONING: CS-V-CO-NP (MLK) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1.658AC OLT 50 DIVISION B SUMMARY: erect Multi-Family ISSUES: zoning ordinance 021107-Z-12C limits development ZONING LAND USES Site CS-V-CO-NP North CS-MU-V-NP South CS-MU-CO-NP East West CS-V-CO-NP GR-V-NP Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial; Multi-Family Commercial Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Anberly Airport Association (Attn:Redev Srvcs) Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association J.J. Seabrook Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas …
January 27, 2020 Travis Young 71 Julius St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0010 Dear Travis, Property Description: IMPS ONLY ON LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) (C) (1) and (2) – a variance from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and to increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested); In order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Austin Energy does not oppose request provided any proposed and existing improvements are following AE clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at owners/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://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES (see - Page 92 - 1.10.0 Clearance and Safety Requirements) If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 I-7/AE BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0010 BOA DATE: February 5, 2020 ADDRESS: 71 Julius St OWNER: Daniel & Amy Coops COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Travis G. Young ZONING: SF-3-NP LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7-8 *& 8FT ADJ ALLEY BLK 7 OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: allow construction of a single-family residence and allow 36.8% impervious cover SUMMARY: erect a single-family residence with a garage/guest house ISSUES: Waterfront Overlay of Festival Beach requires a secondary setback that is within 100 ft. and 150 ft. from waters edge + three large heritage trees restrict current building envelope ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP P-NP SF-3-NP P-NP Single-Family Single-Family Public Single-Family Public NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association El Concillio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater East …
