CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 09 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0014 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Greg Ulcak OWNER: City of Austin-Austin Energy (Brandy Teague) ADDRESS: 1111 SLAUGHTER LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a solid wall fence between residential and Austin Energy Substation property line in a “P”, Public zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 10 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0015 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard Weiss OWNER: Kayo Asazu ADDRESS: 4705 ROWENA AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the North Hyde Park NCCD Ord. #20050818-064, PART 7 (Residential District) (4) from: lot size requirements to decrease the minimum lot size from 7,000 square feet (required) to 6,038 square feet (requested) in order to allow a Two-Family residential use in an “SF-3- NCCD-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Hyde Park NCCD Neighborhood Plan). Note: Ordinance No. 20050818-064 Part 7 (Residential District) (4) A Two-Family Residential use or Duplex use is permitted on a lot that is 7,000 square feet or larger. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve; Board member Suzanne Valentine second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the current lot doesn’t allow a reasonable use based on the surrounding lots and as this is a very diverse neighborhood with a lot or different older homes of all sorts shapes and sizes and different lot configurations, this is one of a few that is on two public streets adjacent lots all enjoy two family residential. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: as it is deminimus request to put an apartment unit above the existing garage, and that it is one of two mid-block properties that actually have a public street frontage (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: this is the only one of 7 lots n the NCCD that faces 2 residential streets on the front and back. 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 11 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0016 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) OUT ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Elizabeth & Jay Walker ADDRESS: 3405 MOUNTAIN TOP CIR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% (maximum allowed) to 47.9% (requested) (50.1% existing), in order to remodel and add an addition to an existing 1 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani’s motion to Approve; Board member Suzanne Valentine second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the site was originally developed under prior ordinance before the current impervious cover requirements to meet code, a significant amount of impervious coverage would need to be removed, and the owners have been reducing the overall impervious coverage, over the past few years. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property was plotted back in 1959 is smaller than the surrounding properties, and as such impervious coverage, non-conforming situation with impervious coverage, unlike the larger properties surroundings. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: it’s a smaller property that was platted earlier than the surrounding properties. 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: the proposed plan actually does reduce the impervious request a reduction of the impervious coverage for the lot and although the proposed changes are on the front of the structure it wont change the overlook of the building as it exists. Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:37 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Suzanne Valentine Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yung-ju Kim, Maggie Shahrestani Board Members absent: Thomas Ates, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on April 14, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for April 14, 2025 The minutes from the meeting April 14, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Item03 C15-2024-0031 Withdrawn by applicant New Sign case(s): 2. C16-2025-0003 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton-Maria Vinhais 4900 Mueller Boulevard On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional nine (9) freestanding signs [total of eleven (11)] (requesting) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Dell Children’s Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) This subsection prescribes the maximum sign area. (1) For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. (2) For a freestanding sign, the sign area may …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 10, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair (on dais 5:52pm), Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Bianca A. Medina-Leal (virtual 6:01pm) Board Members/Commissioners Absent None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Regarding the Postponement for Rawson Saunders case at the February BOA hearing. Regarding the Postponement for Rawson Saunders case at the February BOA hearing. 1. Ron Thrower 2. Victoria Haase APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on February 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for February 10, 2025 The minutes from the meeting February 10, 2025, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 8-0 Vote (Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Bianca A Medina-Leal off the dais-in late). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Sign Variance case(s): 2. C16-2024-0001 Michael Everett for Rowdy Durham 6320 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 104.65 square feet to 314.86 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (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 …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET ITEM02/1 CASE: C15-2025-0007 BOA DATE: Monday, April 14th, 2025 ADDRESS: 601 Kinney Ave OWNER: Hans Vaziri COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Jay Hargrave ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 8 SUR 20 DECKER I ACR .402 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the height on a flat roof from 32 ft. (maximum allowed) to 42 ft. (requested). SUMMARY: remodel/addition to attach a bedroom ISSUES: heritage oak tree, sloping lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 LR SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Neighborhood Commercial Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Zilker Homeless Neighborhood Association Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance South Central Coalition TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Zilker Neighborhood Association ITEM02/2 March 20, 2025 Jay Hargrave 601 Kinney Ave Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2025-0007 Dear Jay Hargrave, Property Description: ABS 8 SUR 20 DECKER I ACR .402 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 25-5-2.2 & 25-5-3.4.1 at 601 Kinney Avenue. 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. 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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 03 DATE: Monday February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____VACANT(M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Maximiliano Martinez OWNER: Shaun Vembutty ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Road the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet (requested), VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: and in order to subdivide the existing tract into two SF-3 lots in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 14, 2025; Board member Yung-ju Kim second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 14, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: ITEM03/1 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 Diana Ramirez forITEM03/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0048 BOA DATE: February 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Rd OWNER: Shaun Vembutty COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 AGENT: G. Maximiliano Martinez, P.E. ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S50 FT OF N 1/2 OF LOT 25-27 BANISTER HEIGHTS VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet decrease the rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) SUMMARY: subdivide existing tract ISSUES: narrow lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-5 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin Save Our Springs …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 March 10, 2025 Granted Postponed 1 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied 2 1. 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space and 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space 1. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area and (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 2. Land Development Code Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R 2 0 new inquiries 17 22 1 4 21 (Added Mar10# 2025) Discussion Items Feb 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: none absent (1 regular board member vacant and 2 vacant alternate positions) February 10, 2025 Granted 2 Postponed 2 Withdrawn 1 1. 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8) 2. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use)(2) to increase the fuel dispensers and (3) to increase queue lanes 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: the front lot width and rear flag lot width 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 1. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property and (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease 1 0 0 new inquiries 17 21 1 2 19 (Added Feb10# 2025) Denied Discussion Items Feb 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: none absent (1 regular board member vacant and 2 vacant alternate positions) January 13, 2025 Granted 2 3. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District):(B) to allow more freestanding signs, (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot, (B) (2) to increase overall sign and (F) to allow for internally sign, (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way, 25-2-191 (Sign Setback …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT April 14, 2025 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 via 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 email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Sameer S Birring ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Yung-ju Kim ___Brian Poteet ___Niccolo A Sacco ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-mcclellan ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on March 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for March 10, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0007 Jay Hargrave for Hans Vaziri 601 Kinney Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2- 492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building to: A. For a flat …
ITEM02/1-LATE BACKUP OPPOSITION ITEM02/2-LATE BACKUP OPPOSITION ITEM02/3-LATE BACKUP OPPOSITION ITEM02/4-LATE BACKUP OPPOSITION ITEM02/5-LATE BACKUP OPPOSITION ITEM02/6-LATE BACKUP OPPOSITION Hi there Elaine, I have reviewed the details for Case Number C15-2025-0007 and I have some significant concerns about this work. This is my first time interacting with this sort of process, so please let me know what can help me make my case that this work should not be permitted. I believe that the Area Character will be significantly negatively impacted as the proposed extension will loom over our property and remove the natural beauty of the green barrier that is currently there; to that end I believe the Application for Variance has been completed in bad faith and is not honest in its suggestion that the work will be minimally visible from adjacent properties. Below I provide more details on my concern: I, Parham Michael Ossareh, have lived in Unit #24 of 1529 Barton Springs Road (highlighted in green below) since February 2015. My home is immediately down the canyon from the proposed work at 601 Kinney Ave (highlighted in red below). The proposed extension (orange below) will remove the natural green barrier which provides privacy between our properties. If this work is completed it'll result in a very important part of the appeal and value of my property being diminished significantly. It will also impact my neighbor, Thomas Stevenson, who lives at Unit 23. This natural barrier is also home to foxes and many birds which provide us joy and provide immense emotional value. ITEM02/7-LATE BACKUP OPPOSITION Here is a photo from our backyard of the green barrier, this work will result in completely destroying that and we'll be left looking at the underside of the proposed extension; I have highlighted the proposed extension area in orange. I also have significant concerns that the work will result in changed water run off which will impact the foundations of our existing buildings. 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ITEM02/1-PPMT REQ BY NEIGH_2 ITEM02/2-PPMT REQ BY NEIGH_2 External Email - Exercise Caution I own and live in a unit at the Villas of Lost Canyon located at 1529 Barton Springs Rd APT 5 and just received news of the zoning variance being requested by 601 Kinney. Our community is directly impacted by the existing structure and proposed zoning variance for 601 Kinney. Specific concerns are as follows: 1. Our HOA has spent significant money to maintain the overgrowth caused by the owner of 601 Kinney not maintaining their property properly. 2. Since the construction of 601 Kinney, there was a significant flooding event that affected many of the units at Villas of Lost Canyon due to the placement of the structure and lack of adequate drainage/water flow control. This concern was never addressed by the owner of 601 Kinney thus the risks still exist for another catastrophic flooding event. 3. What little sunlight is able to reach the affected units at Villas of Lost Canyon will be completely shut off if a third story is added to 601 Kinney. The application states that the addition has limited visibility from neighboring properties which is patently false and it would be helpful if someone from the city came to inspect the property in light of the variance request. 4. Most importantly, if the proposed variance is allowed and construction ensues, most of the trees and greenery would be razed between our property and 601 Kinney increasing concerns for future erosion and water run off/localized flooding issues and would also create an eyesore for all affected. We have a lovely canyon and our 30 unit property was built to enhance the canyon and preserve the beauty. The variance requested will be an eyesore and also threaten our units from future flooding/drainage issues as well as completely block sunlight to affected units. I strongly oppose this variance request and would hope that city officials would come inspect this property in light of the request to confirm what has been stated above. ITEM02/3-PPMT REQ BY NEIGH_2 ITEM02/4-PPMT REQ BY NEIGH_2
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 02 DATE: Monday April 14, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0007 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Jay Hargrave OWNER: Hans Vaziri ADDRESS: 601 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building to: A. For a flat roof, the highest point of the coping; B. For a mansard roof, the deck line; C. For a pitched or hip roof, the gabled roof or dormer with the highest average height; or D. For other roof styles, the highest point of the building. BOARD’S DECISION: April 14, 2024 Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion to Postpone to June 9, 2025; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JUNE 9, 2025. 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 Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 03 DATE: Monday April 14, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ____-___Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ____-___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-___VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Maximiliano Martinez OWNER: Shaun Vembutty ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Road the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet (requested), VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: and rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) in order to subdivide the existing tract into two SF-3 lots in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 14, 2025; Board member Yung-ju Kim second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 14, 2025. April 14, 2025 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Approve with friendly amendment that a 10 foot setback for the 2nd story and higher, 5 foot everywhere else and trash screening; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; GRANTED WITH A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT THAT A 10 FOOT SETBACK FOR THE 2ND STORY AND HIGHER, 5 FOOT EVERYWHERE ELSE AND TRASH SCREENING. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the existing SF-3 lot has 19,907 square feet of land area, there is enough land area to create 2-SF-3 lots above 5,750 square feet to provide more housing in the neighborhood. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the subject tract is configured in such a way that it is large enough for two standard SF-3 lots but not wide enough to provide the required 50’ of frontage. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: the subject tract is narrower and larger than most sites within a 500’ vicinity. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 14, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on March 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for March 10, 2025 The minutes from the meeting March 10, 2025, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second, on 11-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0007 Jay Hargrave for Hans Vaziri 601 Kinney Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2- 492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building to: A. For a flat roof, the highest point of the coping; B. For a mansard roof, the deck line; C. For a pitched or hip roof, the gabled roof or dormer with the highest average height; or D. For other roof styles, the highest point of the building. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion to Postpone to June 9, 2025; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JUNE 9, 2025. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 3. C15-2024-0048 Maximiliano Martinez, …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 10, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:38 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Maggie Shahrestani Board Members/Commissioners Absent None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on January 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for January 13, 2025 The minutes from the meeting January 13, 2025, were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote (Board Member Bianca A Medina-Leal off the dias). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 5 postponement request to March 10, 2025 by applicant and Item 6 request to withdraw by applicant. Item 5 – Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to deny postponement request due to multiple postponement requests made by the applicant; substitute motion by Madam Chair motions to postpone to May 12, 2025 (last postponement request by applicant), Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne seconds, on 10-0 vote. Item 6 – Withdrawn New Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2025-0001 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton -Maria Vinhais 1201 West 38th Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8)) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Seton Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section …
