From: To: Subject: Date: Nirav V. Patel [USA] Ramirez, Elaine Case Number: C15-2022-0058 Tuesday, July 05, 2022 11:33:18 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Elaine Ramirez, I'd like to submit this email as my stand IN FAVOR of the project at 2202 Longview St. (Elizabeth Schaub & Karl Richichi). As a neighbor since 2005, i'm fully aware of Elizabeth and Karl's circumstances and plans for their home. Let me know if you have any questions for me. Nirav V. Patel 1906 David St, Austin, TX 78705 512/468-8201 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. D-4/1-LATE BACKUP D-4/2-LATE BACKUP
July 1, 2022 Christina Contros 1803 Palma Plaza Austin, TX 78703 Re: C15-2022-0059 Dear Christina, Property Description: LOT 2 *RESUB OF TRT 2 TANGLEWILD ESTATES Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 at 1703 Cedar Bend Drive. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
July 1, 2022 Thrower Design, LLC P.O. Box 41957 Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2022-0060 Dear Victoria, Property Description: LOT 1 RESUB OF PT OF LOT 1 FITZHUGH J G & HENRY SUBD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Sections 25-2-1063(B)(1) and 25-2-1063(C)(1)(a) at 1609 Matthews Lane. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Absolute Stornlok Ramirez, Elaine Re: Question about Case Number C15-2022-0060 Thursday, July 07, 2022 4:05:03 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, my name is Kevin Chrane, I am the owner of the property at 1607 Matthews Lane, which is next door to the property at 1609 Matthews Lane that is the subject of case number C15-2022-0060. I am writing to express my opposition to Variance Request A. This variance is asking to lessen the amount of distance that may be built upon, in relation to the edge of the property lines. The code is currently set at 25 feet. The applicant wants to lessen this distance to only 7 feet from the eastern property line, and 13 feet from the southern one. I fell that the requested distances are too close to the property border for building, especially the one requesting only 7 feet! I would like to express my opposition to those items, am fine with the requests from Variance B. Thank you for taking my opinion as the next door landowner into consideration, On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 03:25:22 PM CDT, Ramirez, Elaine <elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Kevin Chrane (512) 694-2046 Yes! Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Planner Senior / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Office: 512-974-2202 D-6/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Ruth Lauer Ramirez, Elaine Written comments C15-2022-0060 for Board of Adjustment meeting Friday, July 08, 2022 3:26:53 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, Does the Board of Adjustment accept emailed objections? If so, here’s mine. Thanks. Case Number C15-2022-0060. 1609 Matthews Lane, 78745 BoA July 11, 2022 Name. Ruth Lauer Addresses affected. 7309 Forest Wood Rd, 1504A and B Matthews Lane, 78745 Signature Ruth Lauer Date 7/8/22 Daytime telephone 512-228-8523 Comments: I object to the variance requested for 1609 Matthews Lane (C15-20200-00060). Remember as a kid asking for something from your parents but trying to ask them separately? I think CMBH2 is doing that. They didn’t get what they wanted from the ZAP so now they are asking the Board of Adjustment. This property was purchased in March 2021 by CMCBH2 Company LLC. Their initial zoning change request (C14-2021-0056) was opposed by the Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association (MLNA). With the assistance of Ann Kitchen’s office the MF-3 (and 14 homes) request was reduced …
July 1, 2022 Nikelle Meade 111 Congress Ave Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701 Re: C15-2022-0061 Dear Nikelle, Property Description: W 35.6FT OF N138FT OF W193.4 OLT 20 DIVISION O Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 at 1401 East 3rd Street. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
July 8, 2022 Jim Wittliff 1409 Possum Trot Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2020-0038 Property Description: W 91.2 FT OF LOT 5 & NW 20X90 AV OF LOT 6 BLK 6 WESTFIELD A Dear Jim, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 at 8114 Cache Drive. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed permanent structures meet 15’ radial clearance from any existing overhead electric facilities. Also, any other proposed or existing improvements must adhere to Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
From: To: Subject: Date: Molly Nefkens Ramirez, Elaine Comments for hearing on case # C15-2020-0038, July 11, 2022 Saturday, July 02, 2022 2:06:30 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, We have submitted comments regarding this property before (see below) and remain opposed to decreasing the rear yard set back from 10 feet (required, per code) to the requested 5 feet (not to code). The statement on the latest city mailed letter states that the purpose of this variance is to “maintain an existing duplex”. We do not understand why decreasing the set back helps the owner with maintainance. As well, it appears that perhaps the duplex was not built to code originally (is this possible?). We are also wondering about why this issue is being revisited when it was already taken up a year ago? I believe granting variances for reducing set backs establishes an undesirable precedent for our neighborhood. As we are all aware, Austin has undone explosive growth, and new construction is happening all around us. We rely on the city to enforce our city codes with new construction. I live at 1403 Possum Trot St. and recently finished construction on my own home. We were expected to follow ALL city codes, and did so. The home next to me at 1401 Possum Trot St. is planning to undergo demolition and rebuild, and the home across the street at 2501 Inwood Place is for sale and will almost surely undergo an extensive remodel if not complete demolition. We would not be in agreement with construction at either of these two locations not following set back codes, and we are not in agreement with 1409 Possum Trot St. being granted a variance allowing further encroachment against the shared property line with 1405 Possum Trot Street. If there is new information or new codes this time around, different from this request from year ago, please help us understand the differences so we may be better informed about this issue. We are likely to be traveling and unable to attend the scheduled meeting in person, but we would like to know our comments will be provided to the Board of Adjustment. Thank you for your time and help in this matter, Molly & Mike Nefkens 1403 Possum Trot Street 650-644-5053 Begin forwarded message: From: Molly Nefkens <m Subject: Comments for hearing on case # C15-2020-0038 Date: July …
From: To: Subject: Date: Nick Fritz Ramirez, Elaine Case Number: C15-2022-0002 Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:44:59 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-002 CONTACT: Elaine Ramirez PUBLIC HEARING: Board of Adjustment; July 11th 2022 Applicant: Rao Vasamsetti; 210-549-7557 Owner: 5413 Guadalupe LLC Address: 5413 Guadalupe st; Lot 16&21 BLK 1 Northfield Annex No 2. Nicholas Andrew Fritz 507 Nelray BLVD Austin, TX 78751 (512) 658-4284 I, Nicholas A. Fritz here by OBJECT(not in favor) to the applicant request to the variance(s) from the Land Development code section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior sode yard setback from 5 feet(required) to 4 feet (requested), in order to erect a 3 story condominium in a “MF-4-CO-NP”, multi-family- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Would rather not have a three-story condominium across the street from my house. Guadalupe Street is a 2 Lane St., there will be too much traffic added to the neighborhood. This neighborhood is not designed/does not have space for additional parking that will come with the new building. I also see kids playing on the street additional traffic is unsafe for the neighborhood. Nicholas Fritz E-2/1-LATE BACKUP 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. E-2/2-LATE BACKUP
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From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Abbey Ames Ramirez, Elaine Re: Request for delayed hearing; Reference File Name: C15-2022-0043 Address: 509 E 38th Street Sunday, July 10, 2022 11:41:01 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, I was planning on attending tomorrow's meeting in reference to file C15-2022-0043. Unfortunately I have had to go out of town unexpectedly and won't be able to attend. Could you please add the following to be included in the discussion? Please let me know you received it and will be included. Thanks, Abbey 713-444-0272 To Whom It May Concern, My name is Abbey Ames and I live at 508 Texas Ave, which backs up to 509 E 38th Street. I oppose the proposal for code variance as they have created this conflict with their drawn subdivision plans. Ultimately, I am concerned how this plan would allow them to easily subdivide the lot into a north and south lot. By doing so, the house they intend to build (on south lot) will be closer to my property line and backyard. There have been some drawings of the current property that indicate trees in "poor health" (on the southernmost property line). I am concerned that, in order to build a house on the proposed southern lot, they will seek to eliminate such tree. They do not appear sick to my untrained eye and I know the city does a wonderful job protecting trees, but I am concerned it will continue to decrease the privacy and charm of neighborhood. I spoke with applicant who said they avoid tearing down trees, but I'm not sure how they can build a house on the south lot without removing some of the existing trees. Lastly, With the lots not facing 38th, there will be increased parked cars & therefore traffic on Liberty Street, which can already get congested. I recognize the lot can be subdivided. Though I believe their proposed plans will negatively impact my home's value and privacy, which is why I am opposed to the code variance. Sincerely, Abbey Ames Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2022, at 1:52 PM, Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: E-3/1-LATE BACKUP Hi Abbey, I will make the same suggestions to you as I did Beverly in her e-mail that you were cc- ed on one being I suggest you fill out the form or write a letter requesting the …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: lisa gray Ramirez, Elaine Ramirez, Diana Re: July 11th, 2022 Presentation & Virtual Speaker registration deadline Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:56:34 PM image001.png image002.png image003.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi! Could we request a postponment? We are working on getting a letter from Preservation Austin and rewording our hardship. Thanks, Lisa On Monday, June 27, 2022, 07:16:38 AM CDT, Ramirez, Elaine <elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Good morning Applicants on the Mon. July 11th, 2022 BOA mtg. Agenda, Please read this entire e-mail The deadline to submit the Presentation (must be submitted in PDF format or PowerPoint) is Friday, July 1st, before 3p.m. You will need to submit a Presentation each month you go before the Board, even if you have gone the previous month(s) Presentation: If you would like the Board to follow along with you as you are giving your presentation (You will have 5 minutes to hone in on the main aspects of the case as you are presenting the case to the Board), you will need to have your Presentation completed and sent to me in PDF E-3/1-LATE BACKUP format or PowerPoint to give to our City Technician as well as our BOA Board will have access to view this the week prior to the meeting (DO NOT send in a drop box, link, etc. as our systems do not support these formats). The Deadline for this is Friday, July 1st, before 3p.m. No late Presentations or updated Presentations will be accepted after 3p.m. on Fri. July 1st. The Presentation will need to be labeled with the following information: case #, address of project and name of Applicant speaking at the meeting. You will need to submit a Presentation each month you go before the Board, even if you have gone the previous month(s) The deadline for Applicants participating virtually (must be by deadline, no late virtual applicant/additional speakers will be able to register) is Friday, July 1st, before 3p.m. Applicants/Speaker Virtual registration: You have until Friday, July 1st, before 3p.m. to register if you would like to participate virtually. The following is for virtual speakers ONLY, e-mail me the following information and I will put you on the list to speak. Deadline to register for virtual speakers is Monday, July 1st, before 3p.m.: If you will be speaking/giving presentation or be on the list for the Board to possibly …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: July 11, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0001 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Ryan Nill _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez OUT _______Richard Smith OUT _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Esteban Arrieta OWNER: Eames Gilmore ADDRESS: 10107 RESEARCH BLVD SVRD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations) (B) (3), to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 45 feet (requested) in order to complete signage for Target store in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet Gateway-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Gateway Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL); March 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to postpone to April 11, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2022. April 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to May 9, 2022; Board Member Richard Smith seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 9, 2022. May 9, 2022 POSTPONED TO JUNE 13, 2022 BY APPLICANT; June 13, 2022 POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022 AS PER APPLICANT’S REQUEST; July 11, 2022 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair ____________________________ for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-2 DATE: July 11, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0004 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Ryan Nill _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez OUT _______Richard Smith OUT _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Apple Tree Holdings LLC-Tony Nguyen ADDRESS: 4507 IH 35 SVRD NB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area of 107 square feet (maximum allowed) to 200 square a) feet (requested) and (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (requested) in b) order to provide signage for a multi-tenant professional office in a “LO-NP”, Limited Office- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a)on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot width more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (3)The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JUNE 13, 2022 POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2022 (AE DENIAL); JULY 11, 2022 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 8, 2022 BY BOARD (AE DENIAL) FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday July 11, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0048 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Ryan Nill _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez OUT _______Richard Smith OUT _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Rodney Bennett OWNER: Diana Patterson ADDRESS: 2500 SPRING LN VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (D) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to exceed the average height of six (6) feet or a maximum height of seven (7) feet (required) for a solid fence along the property line in order to construct a ten (10) feet (requested) tall masonry wall/fence along Bowman Avenue in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (WANG Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed an average height of six feet or a maximum height of seven feet. Homeowner was Granted a fence variance in 2010 from 6 ft. to 8 ft., C15-2010-0034. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JULY 11, 2022 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 8, 2022 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 ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday July 11, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0056 __Y_____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Barbara Mcarthur __Y_____Ryan Nill __Y_____Darryl Pruett __-_____Agustina Rodriguez OUT __-_____Richard Smith OUT __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen __Y_____Nicholl Wade __-_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A __Y_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __Y_____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Daniel Fields OWNER: Halley Wuertz ADDRESS: 1305 SINGLETON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section(s) a) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in the rear. b) location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to a Two- Family use location at to the front of the principal structure (requested) in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Chestnut Neighborhood Plan) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two-Family Residential use Note: Per LDC (C) The second Dwelling Unit: (1) must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure; (2) must be located: (a) at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure; or (b) above a detached garage Applicant is proposing to change use of Principal structure (front) to the Two-Family Residential Use and construct a detached Principal Structure to the rear. BOARD’S DECISION: July 11, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve with conditions that it ties the current house to presentation item D-2/3 (proposed site plan), house stays where it is, limited to 0.4 FAR, no new parking spaces in front and no STR (Short-Term Rental); Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS THAT IT TIES THE CURRENT HOUSE TO PRESENTATION ITEM D- 2/3 (PROPOSED SITE PLAN), HOUSE STAYS WHERE IT IS, LIMITED TO 0.4 FAR, NO NEW PARKING SPACES IN FRONT AND NO STR (SHORT-TERM RENTAL). FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: new house and ADU would require the demolition of the existing 1953 cottage, contributing to the erosion of scale and character that is representative of small mid and early 1900’s cottages of the Chestnut Neighborhood. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to …
