From: To: Subject: Date: Cindy Black Ramirez, Elaine C15-2022-0019 neighbor feedback Wednesday, February 09, 2022 11:45:30 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, I received a notice of variance letter for the property at 607 E 49th Street. Here is my submission: Name: Cindy Black: “I object" Address: 5109 Evans Ave, Austin, TX 78751 Signature: attached below Phone: 214-796-5637 Comments: The applicant states "The existing accessory unit was constructed in 2004 but not permitted by the builder or any previous owners” and that the hardship is "No permit issues when building it before current Austin building guidelines”. This existing house was built in 2018 with permit approval as a garage-forward, side-by-side duplex. No accessory building is noted on the record set. It appears on Google Maps as though a very large accessory building sits at the back of the property, but this building is not shown on the 2018 permit records. This indicates that the 2018 applicant was negligent in documenting the property. This is unfortunate for the new owner, but it doesn’t make sense that the non-conforming, non-permitted building should carry forward through another stage of development. I vote in objection, and request that the applicant figure out an alternative design that improves the property within zoning and historic district guidelines. 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-10/1-LATE BACKUP E-10/2-LATE BACKUP E-10/3-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: David Ramirez, Elaine C15-2022-0019 Monday, February 07, 2022 5:21:50 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi. We received a public hearing notice for case C15-2022-0019. I would like to comment that we are in *favor* of the requested variances. - David Orr 4509 Avenue F, Austin, TX 78751 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-10/4-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Matt Desloge Ramirez, Elaine C15-2022-0019 Tuesday, February 08, 2022 9:37:46 AM *** 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 …
Written comments must be submitted to the contact person listed on the notice before 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be added to the Late Back-up and viewed by the Board the nighi of the meeting. Your comments should include the name ofthe board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date ofthe public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part ofthe public record of this case. Case Number: Cl5 -2022-0004 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirezCa)austintexas.qov Public Hearins: Board of Adiustment; F 14'h.2022 Board ofAdi I am in favor I object a/zh" Daytime Telephone: Comments: 6- 27 PUBLIC TIEARING INFORMATION Although applicants and,/or their agent(s) are expected to attend a public hearing, vou are not required to attend. However, ifyou do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date, or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person with standing to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner ofthe subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: . delivering a written statement to the board or commission before or during the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or . appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: . occupies a primary residence that is within 5l)0 feet ofthe subject property or proposed development; . is the record owner of property within 500 feet ofthe subject property or proposed development; or . is an officer ofan environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Omega170 Ramirez, Elaine Re: Monday, February 07, 2022 9:28:36 AM image001.png Charles Thomas Westerman 2667 Crazyhorse Pass Austin, TX 78734 512 300 6173 my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Get Outlook for Android From: Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 9:27:23 AM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Case number c15-2022-0011 2715 Long Bow Trail Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Get Outlook for Android From: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 9:23:43 AM To: Omega170 Subject: RE: 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 In order for me to accept this e-mail. You will need to include the case #, address of property in question and you will need to include your name and address. PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s E-4/1-LATE BACKUP From: Omega170 Sent: Monday, February 07, 2022 9:17 AM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Subject: *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am against the new changes that are being sought to build these new homes.in Apache Shores especially the one they are requesting a permit for on Long Bow Trail. These developers trash the land and overbuild and overpopulated on this area oft here and enough is enough. You should see the concrete trucks that dump there slag right into the creeks here when they build these million dollar California dream atrocities. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Get Outlook for Android 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-4/2-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Sam W Ramirez, Elaine; Clerk, City C15-2022-0011 Monday, February 07, 2022 9:58:20 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I'm not really sure what the process to file opposition to some requested changes to lot restrictions, but I live just a few houses …
To Elaine Ramirez, February 7, 2022 My name is Charles Thomas Westerman, I live at 2667 Crazyhorse Pass, Austin, TX 78734. I am writing in Opposition to Case number C15-2022-0011 / 2715 Long Bow Trail AND C15-2022-0012 / 2717 Long Bow Trail. I am against the new changes that are being sought to build these new homes.in Apache Shores especially the one they are requesting a permit for on Long Bow Trail. These developers trash the land and overbuild and overpopulated on this area oft here and enough is enough. You should see the concrete trucks that dump there slag right into the creeks here when they build these million dollar California dream atrocities. The repercussions of this out of check building out here is horrible. Traffic is bad and this building will constitute a HUGE fire hazard should an evacuation ever need take place due to a fire. There is a post on the Next-door app out here that shows my photos I took as well as others took of the developers allowing the concrete truck that pour the slabs to leave the waste at the bottom of the hill that runs straight into the water system out here. They are building unchecked houses that raise the property value and tax out people that have owned houses and lived here their whole life. That doesn't even include all the new coyotes that are out and because there is nowhere left for them to go. Let alone all the water pipes damaged by the constant water pressure checks on all of these over unit overpriced Hollywood McMansions. I will not waste any more of your time since your position is not a tax payer funded position. I hope you heed my concerns. Sincerely, Charles Thomas Westerman E-5/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Jamie McKenzie Ramirez, Elaine Long bow trail variance Tuesday, February 08, 2022 7:35:42 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine, I am writing as a concerned citizen that lives in Apache Shores subdivision where a variance is being requested on a property on Long Bow Trail. As a professional in the building industry and someone who wants to see our beautiful lake preserved I would strongly advise you not to grant this variance. The impervious cover that they are asking for would cause rain water runoff in excess to dump into the lake and adversely affect …
Lori Renteria 1511 Haskell Street Austin, Texas 78702 512.478.6770 (no texts) City of Austin - Board of Adjustments c/o Elaine Ramirez POB 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 SUBJECT: Case #C15-2022-0018, 54 Anthony Street, Austin Texas 78702 I am writing in support of the variances for the owner of 54 Anthony, Austin Texas 78702 located in the Holly Neighborhood. As a co-founder of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team, I am very familiar with the dilemma suffered by owners of substandard lots. Unfortunately, because of some self-proclaimed leaders in the Holly Planning Area who do not believe in the value of diversity being an asset, the City Council never accepted a formal Neighborhood Plan nor recognized a legitimate Planning Team despite heroic efforts by city staff, local businesses, diverse residents, congregations or civic groups within the planning boundary. I attended many Holly Planning meetings and helped with outreach efforts to ensure that all voices in the neighborhood had a seat at the table. In fact, city staff tried to mediate the conflicts between members of El Concilio and the East Town Lake Citizens and the rest of the honest folks who wanted to have a Neighborhood Plan and adopt land use regulations like small lot amnesty and prevailing setbacks like we did in the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan. I knew the Dominguez family that lived at 54 Anthony for decades through my work with Summer Youth Employment and Community Education programs at Martin Middle School as an AISD project specialist up until 2000. Their tiny home, which I visited several times, was always at risk of being declared uninhabitable and my drive-by last week confirmed the condition of the tiny home has deteriorated even more. And there’s a heritage tree that further restricts building a new home. I believe that unless these variances are granted, we’ll all suffer from another vacant lot in the Holly Neighborhood because it’s just not financially feasible to build a home with the current setbacks and required lot size. Or worse yet, the land will flip several times and future owners will expend their time, talent and treasure coming before your Board. Please allow the new owner to create a new home in Holly. We need more neighbors! Be a part of the solution of our housing crisis, not part of the problem. There are hundreds of these tiny homes on tiny lots that are …
From: To: Subject: Date: Baldick, Ross Ramirez, Elaine Objection to Case Number C15-2021-0097 Sunday, February 06, 2022 4:38:48 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Ramirez, I own and live in the property at 4211 Avenue A, and own and rent out the property at 4209 Avenue A. Both of these properties have had their crawl spaces inundated with water during severe rain in past years. Therefore, the issue of increased impervious cover and implications for future flooding is of utmost importance to me. The subject property, at 4315 Avenue A, is "upstream" from my properties. Increasing impervious cover at 4315 Avenue A, as implied by the variance request, will tend to worsen the flooding that my properties experience. For these reasons, I request that the Board of Adjustment deny the variance request. Thank you, Ross Baldick 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-1/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Sunday, February 06, 2022 9:43:07 AM *** 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-1/2-LATE BACKUP
Gonzalo Camacho Ramirez, Elaine From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Response to Notice of Public Hearing Case Number C15-2021-0101 (201 E Koenig Lane) Monday, February 14, 2022 2:17:42 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon Miss Ramirez, In reference to the subject matter about the development variance hearing Case Number C15-2021-0101, please note the following: The developer was aware of the zoning regulations and its limitations at time of purchase. Any variance and related impacts should be mitigated by the developer. The increase of height from three stores to four, while clear on the elevation, the Notice of Public Hearing fails to educate the impact related to the increase in traffic due to the added capacity. Properly done, the notice should have included the added impacts in particular those related to traffic - how else can residents opinion on the changes? It is not expected for the developer to solve existing street safety issues and concerns but it is necessary to bring up to the attention of the City, residents, and Capital Metro some of these issues/concerns. [Is Capital Metro informed of the proposed development plus changes and impacts it will have on its bus route #7?] There were many lessons learned from the previous development on the west side of Avenue F where, West Koenig Flats. Following are some of them for consideration: With a grandfathered driveway on Koenig the West Koenig Flats had the opportunity to provide access to its residents on Koenig, neither the developer nor the City explored this option. Could not the current developer explore the option to access Koenig instead of residential streets? West Koenig Flats has only one driveway to access its multi level parking. This driveway is on Avenue F adjacent to the Capital Metro bus stop. When drivers are blocking the street or driveway buses are not able to pull up to the stop. Similar situation when buses are stopped residents are blocked from accessing the driveway. The proposed developer has a driveway on the same block that is already congested. Avenue F has sidewalks on the east side only and at the 5600 block (west side). Residents from the west side have to cross Avenue F to access a sidewalk. West Koenig Flats has a high volume of deliveries daily most of which park illegally on Avenue F. Residents moving in and out of the apartments use 56th …
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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2022-0001 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______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) 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: FINDING: 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 Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0011 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel -OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___N____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade -OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Renee Bornn OWNER: Villas Rio, LP ADDRESS: 2111 RIO GRANDE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Villas on Rio Grande in a “GO-MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP”, General Office- Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building. (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Oct 11, 2021 BOA MEETING POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT); Nov 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO DEC 13, 2021 (per applicant); Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT; Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Richard Smith nay); GRANTED. 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: the preservation of the historical building located on the site plan of the building takes up a substantial portion of the 2nd floor availability for illuminated signage on the front of the building OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0001 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ____-___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Morgan and Lydia Mills ADDRESS: 3002 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Jan 10 2022-Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; Feb 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. 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 Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-10 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0019 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Andrew Ryan Thompson ADDRESS: 607 E 49TH ST Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (b) from 550 square feet on VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) the second story (maximum allowed), to 864 square feet (requested) b) Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 45.7% (requested) in order to remodel an existing detached Two-Family residential structure in an “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Hyde Park NCCD Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC 25-2-774 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE (C) The second dwelling unit: (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller; and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any; and (6) may not be used as a short term rental for more than 30 days in a calendar year if the second dwelling unit was constructed after October 1, 2015. Per Subchapter F: The maximum amount of development permitted on a property subject to this Subchapter is limited to the greater of 0.4 to 1.0 floor-to-area ratio or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area, as defined in Section 3.3. Floor-to-area ratio shall be measured using gross floor area as defined in Section 3.3, except that the lot area of a flag lot is calculated consistent with the requirements of Section 25-1-22 (Measurements). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL) 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: ______________________________ …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0004 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___A____Darryl Pruett ABSTAINED ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ethan Goodwin ADDRESS: 1012 SHELLEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 21.7 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 10, 2022 Jan 10, 2022 BOA meeting cancelled due to not having a quorum present at meeting, case will auto be scheduled and re-notified to February 14, 2021; FEB 14, 2022 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to approve; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0-1 vote (Board members Darryl Pruett abstained); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: they attempted to restore a hoe in the West Line National Register Historic District to its original state but are prevented from doing so because of the extent of demolition work required. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: this building is contributing to the West Line National Register Historic District the building is a non-complying structure that sits over the 25’ front yard setback at 21,7’, proposed work will remove non-original portions of the house at the rear and non-original front porch infill, restoring the house back to its historic footprint. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the other buildings in the immediate area have mostly been restored as we are attempting to do 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: this restoration work will only add to the historic character of the adjacent properties and to the West Line …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0010 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Christopher Paladino OWNER: Christopher Paladino ADDRESS: 4013 CLAWSON RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2 492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.8 feet (requested) for front lot and 49.82 feet (requested) for rear lot in order to subdivide the current lot into 2 lots and build 2 new single family homes and 2 new second dwelling units on each lot in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022 (AE DENIAL) FINDING: because: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use 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 Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0011 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2715 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) 35 percent to 40 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-5 DATE: Monday February 14, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C15-2022-0012 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Nicholl Wade OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jonathan Kaplan OWNER: David Scott Kosch ADDRESS: 2717 LONG BOW TRL increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (b) percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (c) than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 40 percent (requested) (d) 35 percent to 27 percent (requested), in order to complete a Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on November 17, 1969 (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 14, 2022; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 14, 2022. 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 …
