Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association November 6, 2024 RE: Board of Adjustments Public Hearing - Nov 14, 2024 ITEM02: C15-2024-0028, Project Address: 1406 S 3rd St. (District 9) Variance Request: decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested). The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association (BCNA) recommends that the applicant utilize setback averaging to determine if a variance is needed. The BCNA zoning committee met with the applicant on October 14, 2024, to discuss the case and provided our feedback to the applicant. Setback Averaging is described under § Title 25, Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F, Article 2, 2.3 FRONT YARD SETBACK The BCNA has considered the applicant's case and supports the use of setback averaging to accomplish the decrease in the minimum front yard setback requested by the applicant. Sincerely, President Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 3683, Austin, Texas 78764 ITEM02/1-LATE BACKUP
ITEM05/1-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/2-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/3-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/4-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/5-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/6-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/7-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/8-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/9-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/10-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/11-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/12-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/13-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/14-LATE BACKUP 2. Reasonable Use: The applicant then builds on top of their unfounded hardship claim to say that the “unique” property has an “irregular shape” and is “exceptionally narrow,” and thus deprives the owner of “reasonable use”. Please reference the above reasoning on how the property is neither an irregular shape nor is it exceptionally narrow. Again, the owner knowledgably purchased this standard-size Cumberland property alongside the two S 1st properties for his development. This, yet again, is a self-imposed limitation the owner was aware of when purchasing and designing his commercial development. 3. Area Character: In responding to the area character criterion, the applicant does not adequately address how their 118 unit, 87 foot tall multifamily design may actually impact the neighborhood. If the Board grants the variances, the extended height, added volume of units, lack of parking per unit, and proximity to single-family homes will have a very clear negative impact on the single-family neighbors. The applicant makes two main claims regarding this criterion: a) that there are other multifamily developments along S 1st, and b) there are other commercial buildings with less than 25 foot rear setbacks in the area. In addressing a), the applicant is correct that there are multifamily developments along S 1st, but it is important to note that those developments are all 5 levels or fewer. They appear to maintain the 60 foot code-required setback height from the single-family homes in the area. As for b), there are several commercial businesses in the area which impinge on the 25 foot rear setback, however, all of those businesses are one level or less. Their impact on the adjacent single-family homes is minimal due to their low height. The setback proposed is far too close to 2613 S 2nd St and other adjacent houses and without the proper setback, drainage and potential flooding is a concern. The proposed development will be so tall it will tower over the single-family homes on S 2nd and S 3rd Streets and “diminish privacy”. The added units provided by the added height will “increase traffic on adjacent streets,” and the lack of parking per unit will certainly make S 2nd St, S 3rd St, and Stacy Ln the de facto 24h/7days/week permanent …
ITEM06/1-LATE BACKUP Steering Committee Members: Christopher Hurst AIA, Chair Paula Hern, Meghan Yancy, Claudette Kazzoun, Rob Kish, Steve Amos, Germaine Curry, Margaret Sullivan, William Osborn, David Schofman, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum November 13, 2024 RE: C15-2024-0041 – Thomas M. Schiefer and Meghann Elena Rosales – 1607 West 10th St.- Agenda Item 6 Dear Chair Cohen and BOA Members, I hope this letter finds you well. The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association supports the variance request to allow an increase in impervious coverage at 1607 W 10th Street. This property has been historically designated through the City as the Mary Baylor House and it reflects the dedication the owners have put into preserving its history. Thomas and Meghann, the owners, rebuilt this home with their own hands, along with the help of friends and the local community—no contractors, no professionals—just them, much like the original construction of the house itself. The goal with the proposed addition is simple and in line with the ongoing commitment to both the history of the home and the OWANA neighborhood. The intent is to build a small rectangular extension off the back of the house that mirrors the width and height of the original structure. This design will ensure that the addition does not take away from or overwhelm the original house, preserving the character and historical significance of the property. Importantly, none of the original house will be altered or demolished, except for a minor adjustment to the back eaves. The materials will be complementary to the original style, ensuring the extension blends seamlessly without replicating the original architecture. The requested variance is for an increase in impervious coverage, from the current 45% to 58%. This increase is necessary due to a few unique hardships tied to the history of the property and recent changes in zoning regulations: 1. Deed History: A portion of the property was dedicated to the City in the past to expand the road, which reduced our total allowable building area. 2. Neighbor Encroachment: Portions of the neighbor's property encroach onto the lot, effectively taking approximately 202 square feet from the total allowable building area, further restricting the space for the proposed extension. 3. Zoning Amendments: The Home 2 zoning amendments recently enacted removed the need for a variance in setbacks and building cover, but unfortunately, these amendments now limit the impervious cover to just 45%. OWANA’s neighborhood plan, which …
ITEM07/1-LATE BACKUP_OPPOSITION ITEM07/2-LATE BACKUP_OPPOSITION November 8, 2024 To: Board of Adjustment, City of Austin Re: Case C15-2024-0042 (2003 Arpdale), Nov. 14, 2024, Agenda item 7 Dear Chair and Board Members, On August 9, 2021, the Board of Adjustment granted a lot-size variance at 2003 Arpdale, the same variance being requested today. The hearing in 2021 followed the administrative resolution of years of work-without-permit issues and code violations, including confirmation that the accessory structure does not require variances from the side and rear setbacks. Since the 2021 variance, several permits have been issued at this address, and some of them are still active. Unless the applicant can show that a department director has reversed the previous decisions or somehow overturned the Board of Adjustment variance, there is no reason to rehear the case. In short, the applicant has not been denied reasonable use. to submit a formal appeal of a written administrative decision or to challenge the department’s code interpretation. Simply re-applying for a variance that has already been granted makes no sense. Perhaps the Board can postpone the case and request clarification from the department director. size variance granted in August 2021; the first, on page 3, is from myself on behalf of the Zilker Neighborhood Association, and the other, on page 6, is from Jeff Jack, a former member of the Board of Adjustment. To summarize, regarding the setbacks: City of Austin, clarifying that a side yard setback variance is not required at 2003 Arpdale. In 2019 I received the following e-mail from Susan Barr, the residential plans examiner for the Attached are two letters explaining the intricacies of this case and the justification for the lot- If the department director has reversed the previous decisions, the applicant’s remedy would be From: Barr, Susan [mailto:Susan.Barr@austintexas.gov] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 9:54 AM To: latherton Cc: Dave Piper; 'Jeff Jack'; Gonzales, Rodney Subject: RE: 2003 Arpdale Appeal of BP #17-074166 Dear Ms. Atherton, Please keep me posted on the results of the Zilker Neighborhood Association discussion. In regards to the side yard setback, structures that were permitted in the distant past that do not meet current yard setbacks are considered legal, non-complying. Since a permit for the garage was found, it’s distance of 4.4’ from the side property line is legal and does not require a special exception. Best Regards, Susan It was also determined that no variance is required …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, September 9, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani Board Member/Commissioners absent: Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (resigned) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 12, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 12, 2024 The minutes from the meeting August 12, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne motion, Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on a 9-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2024-0024 Christi Lane 2104 Westover Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; 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 eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). 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 …
BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET RE-CONSIDERATION ITEM02/1- APPEAL1 CASE: C15-2024-0025 BOA DATE: October 14th, 2024 ADDRESS: 6708 Bridge Hill Cv COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 OWNER: Christi S. May APPELLANT: Warren Konkel APPELLANT’S AGENT: Nicholl Wade ZONING: SF-3 / LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 BRIDGE HILL SUBD APPEAL REQUEST: an appeal challenging staff decision regarding impervious cover approved with building permit 2023-129658BP & 2023-129659BP. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the LDC ISSUES: errors on permit application, does not remedy unpermitted construction from 2014 and 2021, vastly exceeds the “grandfathered original construction” IC allowance of 11,408 sq. ft. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 LA Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District BRNA ASSOCIATION INC. City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Glenlake Neighborhood Association Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Creek at Riverbend Neighborhood Association ITEM02/2- APPEAL1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Interpretation Appeal 1 and Appeal 2 Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0025 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___N____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPELLANT’S AGENT: Nicholl Wade APPELLANT: Warren Konkel OWNER: Christy May ADDRESS: 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of Building Permit 2023-12958 BP on the grounds that the City incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: Aug 12, 2024 - POSTPONED TO September 9, 2024, DUE TO NOT HAVING ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES; September 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to deny the appeal request and uphold staff’s decision; Board member Brian Poteet second on 8-1 votes (Board member Maggie Shahrestani nay); APPEAL REQUEST DENIED AND UPHELD STAFF’S DECISION. RENOTIFICATION-SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of: Building Permit 2023-129658 BP and ITEM02/3- APPEAL1 Building Permit 2023-129659BP on the grounds that the City of Austin incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) …
ITEM02/131- APPEAL1 ITEM02/132- APPEAL1 ITEM02/133- APPEAL1 ITEM02/134- APPEAL1 ITEM02/136- APPEAL1 ITEM02/140- APPEAL1 ITEM02/141- APPEAL1 ITEM02/142- APPEAL1 ITEM02/143- APPEAL1 ITEM02/144- APPEAL1 ITEM02/145- APPEAL1 ITEM02/146- APPEAL1 ITEM02/147- APPEAL1 ITEM02/148- APPEAL1 City of Austin Development Services Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 VESTED RIGHTS DETERMINATION Findings This determination is made under City Code 25-1-541 in response to a claim that the project identified below is vested to earlier regulations and entitled to be reviewed under those regulations. The determination may be reconsidered once at the request of the applicant. Project Name: Pool/Cabana Reconstruction Address: 6708 Bridge Hill Cove Case No. VR-2024-0037000 Date of Application: 6/4/2024 nation: 6/12/2024 Date of Determination: 6/12/2024 Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _______________ _______________________________ 6/12/2024 See Grounds for Determination (reverse) for a summary of the most common grounds for approval or denial. Additional grounds may also apply. Determination (reverse) for a summ (X) DENIED (X) DENIED (X) DENIED Primary Grounds: PROJECT COMPLETE Primary Grounds: PROJECT COMPLETE Findings: The project initiated with the submittal of the Bridge Hill Subdivision plat for this lot, Findings: The project initiated with the submittal of the Bridge Hill Subdivision plat for this lot, was completed with the construction of the residence authorized by building permit 1987- was completed with the construction of the residence authorized by building permit 1987- 010020-BP and accessory swimming pool authorized by building permit 1989-006985-BP. The 010020-BP and accessory swimming pool authorized by building permit 1989-006985-BP. The proposed application is redevelopment of existing permitting and unpermitted improvements proposed application is redevelopment of existing permitting and unpermitted improvements and is considered a new project. and is considered a new project. ITEM02/149- APPEAL1 City of Austin Development Services Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 FINDINGS ON RECONSIDERATION OF VESTED RIGHTS DETERMINATION N/A Project Name: 6708 Bridge Hill Cove Address: BP (Building Permit) No. 2023-129658 Case No.: Application Date: June 4, 2024 Determination Date: July 19, 2024 Determination by: Brent Lloyd DSD Development Officer (X) APPROVED Vesting Date: N/A Findings & Conclusions: 1. On June 4, 2024, applicant submitted a petition for vested rights claiming that proposed development under the above-referenced building permit was entitled to review under regulations in effect on the date the 1981 plat application was filed, as modified by the Planning Commission’s subsequent conditions of approval. 2. On June 12, 2024, DSD denied the vested rights claim on the grounds that: “The project initiated with the submittal of the …
BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET RE-CONSIDERATION ITEM02/1-APPEAL2 CASE: C15-2024-0025 BOA DATE: October 14th, 2024 ADDRESS: 6708 Bridge Hill Cv COUNCIL DISTRICT: OWNER: Christi S. May APPELLANT: Warren Konkel APPELLANT’S AGENT: Nicholl Wade ZONING: SF-3 / LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: APPEAL REQUEST: an appeal challenging staff decision regarding impervious cover approved with building permit 2023-129658BP & 2023-129659BP. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the LDC ISSUES: errors on permit application, does not remedy unpermitted construction from 2014 and 2021, vastly exceeds the “grandfathered original construction” IC allowance of 11,408 sq. ft. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 LA Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District BRNA ASSOCIATION INC. City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Glenlake Neighborhood Association Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Creek at Riverbend Neighborhood Association ITEM02/2-APPEAL2 ITEM02/3-APPEAL2 Diana Ramirez for ITEM02/4-APPEAL2 ITEM02/5-APPEAL2 ITEM02/6-APPEAL2 ITEM02/7-APPEAL2 ITEM02/9-APPEAL2 ITEM02/10-APPEAL2 ITEM02/11-APPEAL2 ITEM02/12-APPEAL2 ITEM02/13-APPEAL2 ITEM02/14-APPEAL2 ITEM02/15-APPEAL2 ITEM02/16-APPEAL2 ITEM02/17-APPEAL2 ITEM02/18-APPEAL2 ITEM02/19-APPEAL2 ITEM02/20-APPEAL2 ITEM02/21-APPEAL2 ITEM02/22-APPEAL2 ITEM02/23-APPEAL2 ITEM02/24-APPEAL2 ITEM02/25-APPEAL2 ITEM02/26-APPEAL2 ITEM02/27-APPEAL2 ITEM02/28-APPEAL2 ITEM02/29-APPEAL2 ITEM02/30-APPEAL2 ITEM02/31-APPEAL2 ITEM02/32-APPEAL2 ITEM02/33-APPEAL2 ITEM02/34-APPEAL2 ITEM02/35-APPEAL2 ITEM02/36-APPEAL2 ITEM02/37-APPEAL2 ITEM02/38-APPEAL2 ITEM02/39-APPEAL2 2 L A E P P A / - 0 4 2 0 M E T I ITEM02/41-APPEAL2 2 L A E P P A / - 2 4 2 0 M E T I 2 L A E P P A / - 3 4 2 0 M E T I 2 L A E P P A / - 4 4 2 0 M E T I ITEM02/45-APPEAL2 ITEM02/46-APPEAL2 ITEM02/47-APPEAL2 ITEM02/48-APPEAL2 ITEM02/49-APPEAL2 ITEM02/50-APPEAL2 2 L A E P P A / - 1 5 2 0 M E T I 2 L A E P P A / - 2 5 2 0 M E T I ITEM02/57-APPEAL2 ITEM02/53-APPEAL2 ITEM02/54-APPEAL2
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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0028 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Haim Joseph Mahlof - Green Bay Remodeling Inc. OWNER: Wendy Jo Peterson ADDRESS: 1406 3rd ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: September 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to October 14, 2024; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 14, 2024. 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: ITEM03/1 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 Chair forITEM03/2 09/30/24 RE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO POSTPONE BOA MEETING 10/14 Green Bay Remodeling, Inc. Good afternoon, This is a formal notice to request to postpone our meeting to address the BOA members on 10/14, due to Bouldin Creek HOA scheduling their meeting of approval for our variance on 10/14. We wish to postpone the meeting to the following date of 11/14/24. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at our office | Green Bay Remodeling Inc https://www.greenbayremodeling.com/ 3724 Executive Center Drive, #120, Austin, TX 78731 ITEM03/3 VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested). BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0028 BOA DATE: September 9, …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0031 BOA DATE: October 14th, 2024 ADDRESS: 2615 ½ Hillview Rd OWNER: Laura Steinbach COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Ron Thrower ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 BLK A SANCTUARY SUBD THE VARIANCE REQUEST: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): o Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (requested) o Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) o Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) o Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% (requested) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 percent (requested) o 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) SUMMARY: erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities ISSUES: accessibility for the dyslexic students in Austin ZONING Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP; PUD SF-3-NP; PUD PUD SF-3-NP LAND USES Private School for dyslexic students 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 Association TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources West Austin Neighborhood Group ITEM04/1 September 30, 2024 Victoria Haase 2615 1/2 Hillview Rd Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2024-0031 Property Description: LOT 2 BLK A SANCTUARY SUBD THE Dear Victoria, 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- 491, 25-2-492 for front yard, height, rear yard, max. building coverage, max. impervious coverage, and 25-2-832 at 2615 ½ Hillview Road. 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 …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0034 BOA DATE: October 14th, 2024 ADDRESS: 705 Brownlee Cir OWNER: Brad Hoskins COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Robert Allison ZONING: MF-3-NP (Old West Austin) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 32 PARK VIEW VARIANCE REQUEST: Land Development Code, Section, 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (7) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 65 percent (requested) (E) (4) F.A.R to increase from 40% (required) to 50% (requested) o o SUMMARY: remodel existing residence ISSUES: zoning change the owner’s received against the preferences of the neighborhood ZONING LAND USES MF-3-NP Site North SF-3-NP South CS-MU-V-CO-NP East MF-4-NP West MF-4-NP Multi-Family Single-Family General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Multi-Family Multi-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Association Shoal Creek Conservancy ITEM06/1 September 30, 2024 David Webber 705 Brownlee Cir Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2024-0034 Dear David, Property Description: LOT 32 PARK VIEW 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 25-2-733(B)(7) & 25-2-733(E)(4)(b) at 705 Brownlee Circle. 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 Infrastructure Support Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM06/2 ITEM06/3 ITEM06/4 ITEM06/5 ITEM06/6 ITEM06/7 ORDINANCE NO. 20230209-062 AN 035) NANCE 1EZON-NG AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705 BROWNLEE CIRCLE IN THE OLD WEST AUSTIN NE G BOR_-OOD PLAN AREA FlON FAIV_-Y RESIDENCE- NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (SF-3-NP) COMB NING D STR CT TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE kED-UlV DENSI-Y-NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (MF-3-NP) CONBIN-NG D-STR CT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25-2-191 of the City Code is amended to change the base …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height 2. 25-2-551(Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C)(3) from setback requirements to: increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope 1. 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback September 9, 2024 Granted 2 Postponed 1 Withdrawn 0 Denied 1 1. Appeal-Appellant challenges issuance of Building Permit 2023-129658 BP and Building Permit 2023- 129659BP on the grounds that the City of Austin incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) 5 7 3 0 2 13 (Added Sept9# 2024) Discussion Items Sept 2024 Interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (resigned) and 2 vacant positions (alternate) August 12, 2024 Granted Postponed 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8) feet to twelve (12) feet 2. Appeal-Appellant challenges issuance of Building Permit 2023-12958 BP on the grounds that the City 0 2 incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Aug 2024 Interpretations 1 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: 4 (Added Aug12# 2024) 5 5 2 0 1 8 Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Brian Poteet, Marcel-Gutierrez-Garza, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant, Micheal Von Ohlen and 1 vacant position (alternate) July 8, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to: decrease the minimum street side yard setback and decrease the minimum rear yard setback 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the two minimum interior side yards setback and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to decrease and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the front lot width 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to: decrease the minimum front yard setback and decrease the minimum interior side yard setback and decrease the minimum street side yard setback 5. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback and 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from building coverage requirements to increase and 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase and 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Non-complying …
