§ 2-1-111 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (A) The Board of Adjustment is established as provided in Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority). (B) The board shall be composed of 11 members. (C) Each board member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (D) The council may appoint alternate board members to serve in the absence of regular members. An alternate member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (E) A regular or alternate board member may be removed by council for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. (F) The board shall: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) board. hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and perform other duties prescribed by ordinance or state law. (G) The board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson and at other times as requested by the (H) The chairperson, or the acting chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. (I) Each case before the board must be heard by at least 75 percent of the board members. (J) The concurring vote of 75 percent of the board members is necessary to: reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of an administrative official; decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); or (3) authorize a variation from the terms of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). (K) The board shall prepare minutes of its proceedings. The minutes shall include the vote of each member on each item before the board and shall state if a member is absent or fails to vote on an item. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080110-048; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20110526-098;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 14, 7-1-15. ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS Division 1. - Reserved.[2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45. - RESERVED. Division 2. - Appeals. § 2-5-61 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR APPEALS. Editor's note— Ord. No. 20170518-014 >, Pt. 4, effective May 29, 2017, repealed §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45, …
BOA Sign Variance - Illuminated Tenant SignageC16-2022-0003 / 1401 E 6th StATLASSIAN | CENTRO: Sign Variance Date: 5.09.2022Ion Art Inc. 2022 All Rights ReservedAll rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designs contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others, or used in connection withany work or project other than the specific project for which it has been prepared and developed, without the written consent of Ion Art, Inc.407 Radam Lane, suite A100Austin, TX 78745512.326.933311401 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702 Presenter: Thomas Hobbs - Ion Art, IncC-1/1-PRESENTATION Parking BladeAtlassian BladeAtlassian Wall SignC-1/2-PRESENTATION
CENTRO | Parking Blade| Overview | Concept 2All rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designs contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others, or used in connection withany work or project other than the specic project for which it has been prepared and developed, without the written consent of Ion Art, Inc.407 Radam Lane, suite A100Austin, TX 78745512.326.93332Ion Art Inc. 2021 All Rights ReservedElectrical NoticeIon Art DOES NOT provide primary electrical tothe sign/project. Power to the sign/project must be done by a licensed electrical contractor or licenced electrician.Requirements:1. Minimum of 1 dedicated 120V 20amp circuits2. J-box or MC whip provided within 6ft of install 3. 3 wires - line, ground, neutral CENTRO36”12mm 6500K White NeonAppearance at nighttime1/4” Aluminum Laser-cutAddress8”36”CENTROEnd ViewCENTROCENTRONO PUBLIC PARKINGPUBLIC PARKINGCENTROPUBLIC PARKINGCENTROPUBLIC PARKINGPUBLIC PARKINGC IPLABRUKPI NGONCENTROCENTRO36”12mm 6500K White NeonCENTRO36”Appearance at nighttime2.5in acrylic push-throughtext illuminated with LEDsC-1/4-PRESENTATION CENTROCENTRO | Parking Blade| FabricationAll rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designs contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others, or used in connection withany work or project other than the specic project for which it has been prepared and developed, without the written consent of Ion Art, Inc.407 Radam Lane, suite A100Austin, TX 78745512.326.93335Ion Art Inc. 2021 All Rights Reserved36"8"12"4"5 1/4"1 1/2" 1/2"39 1/2"4” x 4” x 3/16” wall A500 Square Steel Tube1.5” x 1.5” x .125” wallSquare Aluminum TubeElectronic NeonPower Supply 8"41 3/4"4"1/4” LASER-cut Aluminum text3/8” Steel Plate(Do not deviate from size specications for nal)12mm White 6500K NeonApprox. Sign Weight: 140 lbs (including 70 lbs mounting bracket)1/4” Steel plates mechanicallyfastened to sign frame andwelded to mounting bracket3/8-16 x 3” Fasteners to suit nalized mounting location (Brick, Block, Concrete)1/8” Aluminum Faces48"6"Power is routed through the mounting bracket & angeElectrical NoticeIon Art DOES NOT provide primary electrical tothe sign/project. Power to the sign/project must be done by a licensed electrical contractor or licenced electrician.Requirements:1. Minimum of 1 dedicated 120V 20amp circuits2. J-box or MC whip provided within 6ft of install 3. 3 wires - line, ground, neutral NO PUBLIC PARKING8"C-1/5-PRESENTATION All rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designs contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to …
2212 Trailside-proposed single family home located in the Zilker neighborhood BOA Case # C15-2022-0042 Technical, tree, fire and taps are all approved Zoning has rejected the proposed plan on the grounds that the Habitable Attic, with a 7’ finished ceiling, does not meet the criteria for exempting the area from Gross Floor Area (GFA). We believe 2212 Trailside as designed with the br4/office habitable attic area wedged into a space that would typically be a non-habitable attic meets the GFA exemption and the staff application of 3.3.4 is incorrect because 1. The proposed Habitable Attic does not have any external walls (3.3.4.a) 2. 100% of the proposed exempted space has a CEILING HEIGHT of less than 7’ (3.3.4.b- measured to the bottom of the horizontal member of the roof truss refers to HEIGHT and not CEILING HEIGHT) therefore satisfying the ratio requirement E-1/1-PRESENTATION The GFA Exemption Pathway under discussion 3.3.4 Does not apply to this situation. You can exempt GFA from McMansion via 3 pathways: 3.3.2 for Parking Areas 3.3.3 for Porches Basements & Attics 3.3.4 for areas < 5’ in HEIGHT This approach is using 3.3.3(C) for the Habitable Attic. 3.3.3(C) has 6 criteria to qualify as a habitable attic exemption (Must meet all 6) 1) The roof above it is not a flat or mansard roof and has a slope of 3:12 or greater 2) Fully contained within the roof structure 3) It has only 1 floor 4) It does not extend beyond footprint of floors below 5) It is the highest habitable portion of this section of the building & adds no mass to structure AND 6) 50% or more of the area has a CEILING HEIGHT of seven feet or less E-1/2-PRESENTATION The Area of Bedroom 4/office has a max ceiling height of 7’ in order to allow the hvac ducting to access the room from the mechanical above. The ceiling structure is designed with a truss in order to provide stability needed to support the roof over the egress skylights. This section is at the highest portion of the roof showing the complete truss. As the roof slopes down to the rear wall the trusses will change configuration and get smaller. The Habitable attic is all within the roof area of the second floor and does not penetrate the tent or add mass to the structure The skylights are operational and provide egress for the …
2609 San Pedro Street Austin, TX 78705 VARIANCE REQUEST to reduce 30’ from centerline of street requirement to 24’. Per UNO District LDC 25-2-757 (E); requirement of a building setback of 30’ from the centerline of the adjacent street F-1/1-PRESENTATION 2609 San Pedro Street neighboring properties distance from centerline of street F-1/2-PRESENTATION 2609 San Pedro Street 30’ distance from centerline of street unique to UNO • 910 Poplar Street – under construction within the UNO overlay but permitted under the properties LO-MU base zoning. Because the project did not opt into UNO, the 30’ from centerline requirement was not applicable • 2802-2806 San Pedro Street – about to break ground just outside the UNO overlay. Because being not an UNO project, will not have to comply with the 30’ from centerline requirement. • 2816 San Pedro Street – project under entitlement just outside the UNO overlay. Because being not an UNO project, will not have to comply with the 30’ from centerline requirement. F-1/3-PRESENTATION 2609 San Pedro Street • Intent of requirement is for fire department to be able to only block traffic in one direction. In the case of a one way, one lane, street, perhaps the measurement should be from the opposite side of the street, not the centerline as there is no opposing traffic. F-1/4-PRESENTATION 2609 San Pedro Street neighborhood improvements that come with project • 12’ wide streetscape w/ pedestrian lighting • Fully fire protected building • Affordable SMART housing units • Significant improvements to storm water infrastructure on San Pedro Street F-1/5-PRESENTATION 2609 San Pedro Street I am happy to answer any questions and/or provide additional clarification Thank you for your time and consideration. Cater Joseph F-1/6-PRESENTATION
Request for Variance 305 E. ST ELMO RD. F-2/1-PRESENTATION • Urban agricultural growing facility F-2/2-PRESENTATION F-2/3-PRESENTATION F-2/4-PRESENTATION F-2/5-PRESENTATION F-2/6-PRESENTATION Si(cid:87)e Plan E(cid:91)em(cid:83)(cid:87)ion Re(cid:84)(cid:88)e(cid:86)(cid:87) COMMENT REPORT (cid:177) (cid:83)age 1 of 3 A(cid:282)(cid:282)(cid:396)(cid:286)(cid:400)(cid:400): 305 E ST ELMO ROAD C(cid:258)(cid:400)(cid:286) (cid:951) 2021-142589 DATE: 04/04/22 _______________________ STATUS: REJECTED _______________________ We ha(cid:89)e (cid:83)(cid:85)oce(cid:86)(cid:86)ed (cid:92)o(cid:88)(cid:85) (cid:85)e(cid:84)(cid:88)e(cid:86)(cid:87) fo(cid:85) a Si(cid:87)e Plan E(cid:91)em(cid:83)(cid:87)ion. Your Site Plan Exemption Request has been REJECTED. Please submit any required updates using the form at the link below: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8d030048875a4f79bef5b388eb3cb32c Plea(cid:86)e no(cid:87)e (cid:87)he follo(cid:90)ing commen(cid:87)(cid:86) f(cid:85)om (cid:86)(cid:87)aff (3 (cid:83)age(cid:86) (cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:87)al): S(cid:76)(cid:87)e P(cid:79)a(cid:81) E(cid:91)e(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81) Re(cid:84)(cid:88)e(cid:86)(cid:87) COMMENT REPORT (cid:177) (cid:83)age 2 (cid:82)f 3 Si(cid:87)e P(cid:79)a(cid:81) E(cid:91)e(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:87)i(cid:82)(cid:81) Re(cid:84)(cid:88)e(cid:86)(cid:87) COMMENT REPORT (cid:177) (cid:83)age 3 (cid:82)f 3 A(cid:282)(cid:282)(cid:396)(cid:286)(cid:400)(cid:400): 305 E (cid:54)(cid:55) ELMO ROAD C(cid:258)(cid:400)(cid:286) (cid:951) 2021-142589 E(cid:69)GI(cid:69)EE(cid:90)I(cid:69)G Approved md.hossain@austintexas.gov A(cid:282)(cid:282)(cid:396)(cid:286)(cid:400)(cid:400): 305 E (cid:54)(cid:55) ELMO ROAD C(cid:258)(cid:400)(cid:286) (cid:951) 2021-142589 ACCEPTED A(cid:104)(cid:94)(cid:100)I(cid:69) (cid:116)A(cid:100)E(cid:90) N/A Bradley.Barron@austintexas.gov No Review Required SITE PLAN Denied. 1.) Building will require a 25-foot rear yard setback as the building is in LI zoning abutting residential. When LI zoning abuts residential, a 25-foot compatibility setback is required. Abraham.martinez2@austintexas.gov REJECTED CI(cid:100)(cid:122) A(cid:90)B(cid:75)(cid:90)I(cid:94)(cid:100) N/A Dillon Olsen - dillon.olsen@austintexas.gov ACCEPTED A(cid:116) (cid:87)L(cid:104)(cid:68)BI(cid:69)G APPROVED juan.beltran2@austintexas.gov ACCEPTED TRANSPORTATION Approved viktor.auzenne@austintexas.gov ACCEPTED C(cid:75)(cid:69)(cid:94)(cid:100)(cid:90)(cid:104)C(cid:100)ABI(cid:62)I(cid:100)(cid:122) Constructability Exemptions Comments Not Available anna.maijala@austintexas.gov ACCEPTED A(cid:104)(cid:94)(cid:100)I(cid:69) E(cid:69)E(cid:90)G(cid:122) Approved karen.palacios@austinenergy.com ACCEPTED EN(cid:115)IRONMENTAL approved mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov ACCEPTED A(cid:104)(cid:94)(cid:100)I(cid:69) FI(cid:90)E N/A Trey.Sulak@austintexas.gov ACCEPTED F-2/7-PRESENTATION September 2016 Industrial Districts Zoning Guide LI Limited Industrial Service Limited Industrial Service district is the designation for a commercial service use or limited manufacturing use generally located on a moderately sized site. Site Development Standards Lot Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Maximum Building Coverage Maximum Impervious Covera Maximum Floor Area Ratio Massing 5,750 sq ft Maximum Height 50 ft 75% 80% 1:1 Minimum Setbacks Front yard Street side yard Interior side yard Rear yard Permitted and Conditional Uses 60 ft n/a n/a — — Civic Club or Lodge (c) College and University Facilities * Communication Service Facilities * Community Events * Community Recreation—Private * Community Recreation—Public * Congregate Living Counseling Services Cultural Services Day Care Services—Commercial Day Care Services—General Day Care Services—Limited Commercial Administrative and Business O(cid:421)ces Agricultural Sales and Services Art Gallery Art Workshop Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing—of Any Type Bail Bond Services Basic Industry Employee Recreation * Group Home Class I—Limited * Group Home Class I—General * Group Home Class II * Local Utility Services Maintenance and Service Facilities Railroad Facilities Religious Assembly Residential Treatment Safety Services Telecommunications Tower * …
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 …
