509 E 38th E 38TH STREET(60' R.O.W.) 509 E 38th St - Subdivision Info E 38TH STREET(60' R.O.W.) Y T R E B L I T E E R T S ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( Seeking variance to keep existing 1954 home that would encroach into the 10-FT rear setback required per building code. For information purposes, this is the 50-FT frontage required for a lot subdivision, which creates the rear lot line for the existing house. Y T R E B L I T E E R T S ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( POA (cid:43) (cid:3) (cid:37) (cid:46) (cid:46) (cid:50) (cid:41) (cid:48) (cid:54) (cid:46) (cid:55) (cid:53) (cid:48) (cid:49) (cid:37) (cid:9) (cid:3) (cid:43) (cid:41) (cid:48) (cid:52) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:48) (cid:41) (cid:48) (cid:39) (cid:43) (cid:54) (cid:48) (cid:35) (cid:56) (cid:52) (cid:39) (cid:53) (cid:3) (cid:37) (cid:39) (cid:54) (cid:55) (cid:53) (cid:43) (cid:3) (cid:14) (cid:3) (cid:38) (cid:35) (cid:49) (cid:52) (cid:35) (cid:37) (cid:35) (cid:42) (cid:37) (cid:48) (cid:35) (cid:47) (cid:3) (cid:18) (cid:18) (cid:18) (cid:20) (cid:19) (cid:16) (cid:46) (cid:39) (cid:54) (cid:3) (cid:19) (cid:23) (cid:20) (cid:23) (cid:196) (cid:26) (cid:24) (cid:21) (cid:3) (cid:11) (cid:20) (cid:19) (cid:23) (cid:10) (cid:26) (cid:22) (cid:25) (cid:26) (cid:25) (cid:3) (cid:53) (cid:35) (cid:58) (cid:39) (cid:54) (cid:3) (cid:14) (cid:43) (cid:48) (cid:54) (cid:53) (cid:55) (cid:35) (cid:22) (cid:18) (cid:23) (cid:24) (cid:19) (cid:196) (cid:40) (cid:3) (cid:26) (cid:21) (cid:3) (cid:38) (cid:48) (cid:35) (cid:59) (cid:54) (cid:52) (cid:39) (cid:36) (cid:43) (cid:46) (cid:3) (cid:54) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:52) (cid:54) (cid:53) (cid:42) (cid:54) (cid:26) (cid:21) (cid:3) (cid:39) (cid:3) (cid:27) (cid:18) (cid:23) (cid:23) (cid:18) (cid:25) (cid:26) (cid:25) (cid:3) (cid:53) (cid:35) (cid:58) (cid:39) (cid:54) (cid:3) (cid:14) (cid:43) (cid:48) (cid:54) (cid:53) (cid:55) (cid:35) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:48) (cid:35) (cid:46) (cid:50) (cid:35) (cid:39) (cid:52) (cid:35) (cid:39) (cid:46) (cid:36) (cid:35) (cid:38) (cid:46) (cid:43) (cid:55) (cid:36) (cid:38) (cid:48) (cid:35) (cid:49) (cid:47) (cid:39) (cid:38) (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:39) (cid:54) (cid:35) (cid:38) (cid:59) (cid:36) (cid:43) (cid:48) (cid:49) (cid:54) (cid:37) (cid:39) (cid:52) (cid:52) (cid:49) (cid:37) (cid:48) (cid:49) (cid:53) (cid:56) (cid:39) (cid:52) (cid:43) (cid:43) (cid:17) (cid:16) (cid:49) (cid:48) (cid:38)(cid:35)(cid:54)(cid:39)(cid:28) (cid:19)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:19) (cid:40)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:39)(cid:28) (cid:23)(cid:18)(cid:27)(cid:3)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:26)(cid:54)(cid:42)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:54)(cid:52)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:54) (cid:38)(cid:52)(cid:35)(cid:57)(cid:48)(cid:28) (cid:41)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:16)(cid:52) (cid:53)(cid:42)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:54) (cid:19) (cid:49)(cid:40) (cid:19) DEMO PLAN XXX XXX XXX SCALE IN FEET 1":10' BUILDABLE AREA F-3/1-PRESENTATION Exhibit A: 509 E 38th - Rear Encroachment from Subdivision The blue shaded area is the re-subdivided Lot 1. This variance request is adjacent to and affecting Lot 2 of the subdivision (not another neighbor). F-3/2-PRESENTATION Exhibit B: 509 E 38th - Existing Rear Setback Encroachment The existing rear garage is 4.4’ (aka 4’-5”) from …
3701 ROBBINS ROAD Case #C15-2022-0021 Bhavani Singal Principal Architect Workshop No. 5 COVER PAGE REQUESTS 1. A variance to decrease the front yard setback from 40’ to 15’. 2. A variance to increase the maximum impervious coverage requirement for portions of the site with slopes of 0-15% from 35% to 45%. 3. A variance to increase the maximum impervious coverage requirement for portions of the site with slopes of 26- 35% from 5% to 6%. WORKSHOP NO. 5ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS3027 N. Lamar Blvd. #302BAustin, TX 78705512.710.9705www.workshopno5.com3701 ROBBINS RD#C15-2022-0021BOA VARIANCE REQUEST PRESENTATIONAPRIL 11, 2022H-1/1-PRESENTATION A100 5 telephone pedestal 5 3 5 0 3 5 wall EXISTING GARAGE OUTSIDE SIDE SETBACK 5 2 5 8 3 5 7 3 65 3 5 PROPOSED RESIDENCE WATER RECAPTURE AREAS 0 2 5 5 1 5 0 1 5 5 0 5 wall with wrought iron fence 0 0 5 EXISTING RESIDENCE LANDSCAPED GREEN SPACES SITE CONSTRAINTS old rock wall xx x x 5 1 5 wall t u o - n a e c l K C A B T E S N I T S U A E K A ' L 5 7 SEPTIC TANK SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD wood deck conc. steps WATER WELL 5 2 5 2022 SF ROOF DRAINAGE AREA FOR RAINWATER COLLECTION 520'-0" NEW 512'-6" EXISTING CISTERN OVERFLOW DRAIN CISTERN OVERFLOW RAIN GARDEN 2000 GAL CISTERN TO BE USED FOR IRRIGATION xx 0 2 5 515 xx xx FRONT YARD SETBACK - LAO 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN ELEVATION 518'-0" 0 0 5 5 9 4 4 9 4 3 9 4 xx WATER'S EDGE 493'-0" 4 9° xx EXISTING CONDITIONS & DESIGN CONSTRAINTS 2 8 9 1 , 2 2 L I R P A E R O F E B D E D R O C E R T A L P F I K C A B T E S 5' 2 K C A B T E S N T S U A E K A L I ' 5 7 1. wall boat dock There is a 45’ change in level from the street to the water’s edge. 2. Existing house is in the 100-year floodplain. Proposed house is lifted 7’-6" above existing slab to allow a 2’ freeboard. This pushes the entry level up 2’-3" above the existing garage level. 3. The aging clients require a boatslip (deckabove) concrete boatslip (deckabove) 5 9 4 xx …
2904 RIVERCREST DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78746 Case # 2022-000021 BA H-2/1-PRESENTATION AERIAL H-2/2-PRESENTATION MAP AERIAL H-2/3-PRESENTATION VARIANCE REQUEST Because the house currently sits 25’ from the front property line, we are respectfully seeking BoA Variance from: I. 25-2-492(D) LA zoning front setback encroachment to reduce the required 40-foot setback to 25-foot setback for existing residence. II. 25-2-963(E)(1)(B) to increase the height of a non-complying wall in the front setback from 23’8” to 24’1”. H-2/4-PRESENTATION REASONABLE USE The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: • The lot is substandard as it was platted as a 15,416 square-foot lot in the mid- 1960s. It is less than 1 acre and does not meet the standards prescribed by Lake Austin zoning requirements. • This limits the property owners’ ability to reasonably use the site to the highest and best use as contemplated by the original plat and subsequent “A” and “LA” zoning categories. H-2/5-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: • The applicant respectfully requests the board acknowledge the hardships in place as a result of the lot size being less than 1 acre, City initiated rezoning to LA zoning, existing front setback encroachment acknowledgement via approved building permits over a 30-year period, and the need to perform a substantial remodel on a 1988 era structure. • Compliance with existing 40-foot setback requires either full or partial demolition of the existing residence. H-2/6-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP ( CONT ’ D) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: • The site was issued a multitude of development permit approvals, exacerbating ongoing remodels for a noncomplying structure. H-2/7-PRESENTATION AREA CHARACTER 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: • There is zero known adverse impact on any adjacent property whether it be near or far from this site. • The reduction in impervious cover from 50% to 35% is a benefit not only to the environment but also alleviates any potential drainage concerns which may or may not have been an issue over the years (we are not aware of any drainage issues). H-2/8-PRESENTATION APPROVED BOARD …
AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 9, 2022 at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To participate/speak remotely you will have to register with the Liaison via email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. You must register before 12p.m. the day before the meeting, Sunday, May 8, 2022. ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett 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 CALL TO ORDER ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval April 11, 2022 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 draft minutes B. C. D. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2022-0003 Shana Gardner for Joshua Needham 1401 E. 6th Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 PART1, PART2; PART3 PRESENTATION PART1, PART2, PART3 The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of one (1) wall sign, one (1) illuminated blade, and one (1) illuminated parking blade in order to provide signage for mixed use development in a “TOD-NP”, Transit …
May 2, 2022 Shana Gardner 407 Radam Ln, Ste A-100 Austin TX, 78745 Property Description: Re: C16-2022-0003 Dear Shana, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from LDC 25-10-133 at 1401 E 6th St. 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
C-1/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Kathleen Baireuther Ramirez, Elaine Sign Review Board May 9th 2022 - Case #C16-2022-0003 Wednesday, May 04, 2022 11:25:44 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, I am a neighbor of this case and reached out to Shana for clarification about the site plan for the signs. She was very helpful and upon reviewing the proposed signage, I am in favor of the proposed variance, assuming the placement of the signs in practice is consistent with these renderings. I am not available during the meeting time on May 9th because I am traveling for work, but wanted to submit my comments in advance of the meeting. Thank you, Kathleen Baireuther 1601 E 5th St, Unit 201 Austin, TX 78702 -- Kathleen Baireuther mobile: 512.527.4864 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. C-1/2-LATE BACKUP
May 2, 2022 Felicia Foster P.O. Box 1170 Port Aransas, TX 78373 Re: C15-2022-0042 Property Description: LOT 14 BLK 1 BARTON HOLLOW Dear Felicia, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider an appeal challenging staff interpretation of LDC Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F. 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
May 6, 2022 Code interpretation appeal C15-2022-0042, item E-1 on BoA agenda for May 9, 2022 Attic exemption for 2212 Trailside Zilker Neighborhood Association Zoning Committee support of building official’s decision To: Susan Barr, Manager, Residential Plan Review, City of Austin Development Services Dept., and Chair and Board Members, City of Austin Board of Adjustment, Liaison Elaine Ramirez The issue in this case seems to be the use of an attic exemption for “a living area accessible from the second floor,” as the applicant noted in citing a previous code interpretation case. The ZNA zoning committee agrees with the Development Services Department assessment that the area in question “is all within the second-floor area of the home below the roof area.” We take that to mean that the area in question does not qualify as first-floor or second-floor attic space, and the only part of it that does not count toward FAR is the nonhabitable area less than 5 feet high. Judging from the elevations submitted by the applicant (E-1/20-22), the bedroom/office space occupies an extension of the second floor, not the attic above the first floor. The house as proposed consists of one- story wings (each with its own gable-roof attic) on the front and back of the main two-story structure. The right side of the two-story structure has a separate roof that slopes down to meet the exterior wall of the ground floor. The area above the first floor is not contained within the attic gables of the one-story wings, and it is not contained within the attic above the second floor. It is part of the second floor. We are puzzled, however, by the closing sentence of the DSD interpretation: “this space would normally be used as an attic.” It appears to us that the space would NOT normally be used as an attic but rather would be designed as living space with a balcony or bay windows to provide light for the second floor. It should be noted that the lot size for this site is 7497 sf, and the .4 FAR limit allows 2999 sf of floor area. If the proposed “attic” exemption is added to the data in the application, the site would have a total building area of 5139 sf, the equivalent of .685 FAR. This will be a very large house. We respectfully request that the Board uphold the decision of the …
2212 Trailside Drive May 9, 2022 - Board of Adjustments meeting 1 E-1/1-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Intent • • Subchapter F is intended to minimize the impact of new construction, remodeling, and additions to existing buildings on surrounding properties in residential neighborhoods by defining an acceptable buildable area for each lot within which new development may occur. The standards are designed to protect the character of Austin's older neighborhoods by ensuring that new construction and additions are compatible in scale and bulk with existing neighborhoods. 2 E-1/2-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Requirements Prior to 2006, a house was only limited by: • 35’ height • 40% building coverage • 45% impervious cover • • Subchapter F introduced a 40% floor-to-area ratio (FAR) or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area (GFA) and reduced the height to 32’. For Subchapter F, GFA is all enclosed space, regardless of its dimensions, that is not exempted under subsections 3.3.2, 3.3.3, or 3.3.4. 3 E-1/3-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Exemptions 3.3.3 – Porch exemption 3.3.2 - Parking area exemptions 3.3.3 – Basement area exemption 4 E-1/4-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Exemptions (cont.) 3.3.3 – Habitable Attic exemption All of the following criteria must be met: fully contained within the roof structure. 1. The roof is not flat or mansard roof; slope of 3:12 or >. 2. 3. has only one floor. 4. does not extend beyond the footprint of the floors below. 5. highest habitable portion of the building, or a section of the building, and adds no add’l mass to the structure. 6. 50% or > has a ceiling height of 7’ or < * * See BOA code interpretation C15-2011-0110 5 E-1/5-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Enclosed Area 3.3.4 – Enclosed area w/ height 5’ or < An enclosed area shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area if it is five feet or less in height. For purposes of this subsection: A. Area is measured on the outside surface of the exterior walls; and B. Height is measured from the finished floor elevation, up to either: 1. 2. the underside of the roof rafters; or the bottom of the top chord of the roof truss, but not to collar ties, ceiling joists, or any type of furred-down ceiling 6 E-1/6-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Prior BOA Interpretation 7 E-1/7-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Ceiling Height Ratio • C15-2011-0110 and BCM 4.4.5.2 (4) make it clear that the ceiling height …
May 9, 2022 Mike Mchone P.O. Box 8412 Austin TX, 78713 Re: C15-2022-0035 Property Description: W 74.9FT LOT 9 OLT 60&64 DIV D GRAHAM SUBD Dear Mike, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance. from LDC 25-2-757(E) at 2609 San Pedro Street. AE cannot approve the request until a site plan is submitted showing the proposed construction on this lot and the distances between any proposed permanent structures and the existing overhead electric distribution facilities along San Pedro Street. Also, any proposed or existing improvements must 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
May 2, 2022 Mr. Ned McDaniel 305 E St Elmo Rd #3 Austin TX, 78745 Re: C15-2022-0040 Property Description: 106.98 X 343.67FT AV BLK 5 BLOCKERS ADDN Dear Ned, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from LDC 25-2-601. 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
May 5, 2022 Lisa Gray 3530 Bee Caves Rd Austin TX, 78746 Re: C15-2022-0043 Property Description: 100X140FT BLK 3 OLT 7-8 DIVISION C Dear Lisa, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from LDC 25-2-492 at 508 E 38th Street. Austin Energy cannot release the rear yard setback at this time due to our existing facilities along the rear of this site. Any permanent structure on this lot is required to meet 10’ clearance from the outside conductor of the overhead electric distribution line along the rear lot line. To approve this variance request, AE will need proof (site plan or survey showing distances, etc.) that this clearance will be met. Also, any proposed or existing improvements must 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 cody.shook@austinenergy.com (512) 322-6881
From: Subject: Date: C15-2022-0043 Wednesday, May 04, 2022 3:12:54 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. F-3/1-LATE BACKUP Sista Irie Easement hearing for May 9 Wednesday, May 04, 2022 4:28:33 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** From: To: Subject: Date: Hi Elaine, I was contacted by a close neighbor regarding a new owner on the block who is requesting an easement change from the City and has a hearing slated for May 9. The owner is Red Door LLC. There are three 'side by side' neighbors who live on this block and have some initial objections. I mistakenly threw out my objection form. We would like to ask for the hearing to be rescheduled so in order to request a meeting with Red Door LLC and ask for more information regarding the project. It is quite possible the meeting will allow us to stop the objections so it is important to everyone that we speak as a group. One of the neighbors who lives right behind them is reaching out to them later today to set up a time. Please let me know how to delay the hearing while we speak with the applicants and make sure we are all comfortable with any changes to the current City guidelines. Thank you, Beverly Shaw 512.619.1239 Beverly "Sista Irie" Shaw Media Professional, Photojournalist, Radio Broadcaster Community Radio Consultant Majesty Media, Island Stage Magazine, United Reggae 502 Texas Ave, Austin, Texas 78705 512.619.1239 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. F-3/2-LATE BACKUP F-3/3-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Abbey Ames Ramirez, Elaine Request for delayed hearing; Reference File Name: C15-2022-0043 Address: 509 E 38th Street Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:46:14 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, I am emailing about the following permit/case: Permit/Case: 2022-000032 BA Reference File Name: C15-2022-0043 Address: 509 E 38th Street I would like to request a delayed hearing. I have tried to contact the applicant with questions I …
From: To: Subject: Date: Paige Pozzi Ramirez, Elaine Opposition case G-1-C15-2022-0011 and G-2 C15-2022-0012 Thursday, May 05, 2022 2:48:48 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Ramirez and fellow Board members, I am writing in opposition of the variance on the two properties at 2715 and 2717 Long Bow Trail Austin, TX 78734 (case numbers G-1-C15-2022-0011 and G-2 C15-2022-0012). I am a 13 year resident of Apache Shores, the Lake Austin neighborhood where these two properties are located. Our neighborhood is quickly growing and while I don’t like it, I accept it. I am not opposed to new houses being built (even on these lots, if they are built responsibly!). The growing trend of builders, especially this particular builder, seems to be to push the environmental limits to the extreme. This application for a variance is no exception. These properties are entirely too close to the lake to have so much impervious cover. Please do not approve this variance. This builder is currently building a 4 story home within 10 feet of our neighborhood’s beloved creek. That alone is my evidence for the complete and utter lack of environmental concern. When will it stop? I walk by (near) these lots several times a week on my way to the lake. I am a mom of three young kids. This letter isn’t written well, but it comes from my heart for the concern of the environment which is important to my family. Grateful for your consideration, Paige Pozzi 2503 Geronimo Trail Austin, TX 78734 512-789-7056 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. G-1/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: B.J. Carpenter Ramirez, Elaine 2715 and 2717 Longbow Trail Variance Request Thursday, May 05, 2022 3:04:46 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez As a property owner in Apache Shores and an active member in the neighborhood I would like to voice my opposition to the variance request for the two following properties. 2715 Longbow Trail, case number G-1 C15-2022-0011 2717 Longbow Trail, case number G-2 C15-2022-0012 As an environmental professional I don't believe it is in the interest of the neighborhood, environment, or City of Austin to allow a variance from the COA …
From: To: Subject: Date: Paige Pozzi Ramirez, Elaine Opposition case G-1-C15-2022-0011 and G-2 C15-2022-0012 Thursday, May 05, 2022 2:48:48 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Ramirez and fellow Board members, I am writing in opposition of the variance on the two properties at 2715 and 2717 Long Bow Trail Austin, TX 78734 (case numbers G-1-C15-2022-0011 and G-2 C15-2022-0012). I am a 13 year resident of Apache Shores, the Lake Austin neighborhood where these two properties are located. Our neighborhood is quickly growing and while I don’t like it, I accept it. I am not opposed to new houses being built (even on these lots, if they are built responsibly!). The growing trend of builders, especially this particular builder, seems to be to push the environmental limits to the extreme. This application for a variance is no exception. These properties are entirely too close to the lake to have so much impervious cover. Please do not approve this variance. This builder is currently building a 4 story home within 10 feet of our neighborhood’s beloved creek. That alone is my evidence for the complete and utter lack of environmental concern. When will it stop? I walk by (near) these lots several times a week on my way to the lake. I am a mom of three young kids. This letter isn’t written well, but it comes from my heart for the concern of the environment which is important to my family. Grateful for your consideration, Paige Pozzi 2503 Geronimo Trail Austin, TX 78734 512-789-7056 p CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. G-2/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: B.J. Carpenter Ramirez, Elaine 2715 and 2717 Longbow Trail Variance Request Thursday, May 05, 2022 3:04:46 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez As a property owner in Apache Shores and an active member in the neighborhood I would like to voice my opposition to the variance request for the two following properties. 2715 Longbow Trail, case number G-1 C15-2022-0011 2717 Longbow Trail, case number G-2 C15-2022-0012 As an environmental professional I don't believe it is in the interest of the neighborhood, environment, or City of Austin to allow a variance from the …
May 2, 2022 David Cancialosi 300 E Highland Mall Blvd Austin, TX 78752 Re: C15-2022-0032 Property Description: LOT 15 BLK A RIVERCREST ADDN SEC 1 Dear David, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider variances from LDC 25-2-492(D) and 25-2-963-E-1-B at 2904 Rivercrest Dr. 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
From: To: Subject: Date: Richard Wambold Ramirez, Elaine Fwd: Case # C15-2022-0032 Friday, April 29, 2022 2:48:24 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sorry for not getting this to you earlier. I had sent a message asking for a brief call and then accidentally misspelled your last name when I did send it. If you have any questions do no hesitate to email me. Thank you , Richard L Wambold. Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Wambold Date: April 28, 2022 at 1:36:59 PM CDT To: elaine.ramiez@austintexas.gov Subject: Case # C15-2022-0032 Owner: Cody Stavig Address : 2904 Rivercrest Drive Lot 15 Blk A Rivercrest Addition Sec 1 My name is Richard Wambold and I live next door at 2906 Rivercrest Drive. My wife and have owned the property since 2008. According to this document the property is owned by Mr Stavig. I believe he lives in Portland Oregon and we have not had the opportunity to meet him or discuss any of the issues raised in this notice. We and other neighbors who have spoken out in similar situations just want to protect the character of our neighborhood and the value of our investments. Because of this I am against granting the variances requested. The reasoning is simple and not meant as a criticism to our new neighbor or his architectural plan. We have all had to build within the same constraints as he faces and have found a way to do so. His lot is average size and doesn’t have a unique impairment that I’m aware of. I suspect he wants to add additional space in his home, most of us do. Rivercrest Drive is a beautiful narrow lane which would take on the feel of an alley if we all built out so close to it. As a next door neighbor it would block much our view of the street and block the street view of our home, potentially negatively impacting the value of our home. In closing I would like to add that I am aware of several similar requests that have either been denied or withdrawn by the applicants. Many years ago our own request, while substantially different, was denied. At the time a neighbor shared with me that the neighborhood was not responding to me or my particular H-2/1-LATE BACKUP problem. Rather it was protecting the charm that brought me there and that …
