CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0056 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Andrea Hamilton OWNER: Chase & Andrea Hamilton ADDRESS: 3006 GLENVIEW AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a detached garage/office in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUG 9, 2021 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: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair E-3/1 5/14/2021 E-3/2 July 9, 2021 Andrea Hamilton 3006 Glenview Ave Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2021-0056 Dear Andrea, Property Description: N 55 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 7 BRYKERWOODS B Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code Section 25-2- 515 (Rear Yard Through Lot) in order to reduce the required rear setback from 25’ to 5’. Austin Energy opposes approving this request until further detail regarding clearances can be provided. While the request is similar to others approved in the area, for complete assurance, Austin Energy requests that the owner/applicant provide elevations of the proposed new structure, showing the building is able to meet the minimum horizontal clearance of 7 feet 5 inches from the outmost conductor, as required by Austin Energy’s Design Criteria Section …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0062 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Christen Steen ADDRESS: 3401 RIVERCREST DR increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (53% existing) (b) more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 49 percent (requested), (54.25% existing) (c) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 18 percent (requested), (4.41% existing) (d) percent (requested), (0.83% existing) in order to erect a Single-Family + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. 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 January 4, 1965 increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 3 The overall change in IC is from 21.51% to a proposed 20.89% IC, or 8,084 SF IC to 7,883 SF IC, when calculated on a gross lot area basis. E-4/1 BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair E-4/2 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0067 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Scott Jacobs ADDRESS: 2003 ARPDALE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,500 square feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing Residence and Accessory Structure in a “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 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: E-5/1 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair E-5/2 PLEASE DISREGARD ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN JULY ADVANCED PACKET. PLEASE ONLY REVIEW WHAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED IN THE AUGUST ADVANCED PACKET AS THE JULY ADVANCED PACKET IS NO LONGER VALID. THANK YOU, SCOTT E-5/3 ADVANCED PACKET PREPARED BY OWNER/APPLICANT: SCOTT JACOBS LEGAL DESCRIPTION: WEST 55’ OF LOT 16, BLOCK 8 RABB INWOOD HILLS ZONING DISTRICT: SF-3 2003 ARPDALE ST. 7/5/2021 Advanced Packet 1 E-5/4 CONTENTS Residential Permitting requires the lot size variance in order to remove the hold on the permit ............... 3 Outstanding issues and resolutions .............................................................................................................. 4 Photos of Accessory Structure ...................................................................................................................... 5 7/5/2021 Advanced Packet 2 E-5/5 RESIDENTIAL PERMITTING REQUIRES THE LOT SIZE VARIANCE IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE HOLD ON THE PERMIT In order to repair the structure from the water damage resulting from the winter freeze in February, a variance must be approved to release the permits which are currently on hold. A new site plan will reduce building and impervious coverages, eliminating the need for the two variances related to coverage stated in the letter …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0068 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: John Hussey OWNER: Berry Shawn Cox ADDRESS: 1411 GASTON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the 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 from 40% (required) to 52.79% (requested) an additional 753 square feet, in order to add an addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan) Note: per Ordinance 20060727-084, this property was allowed to exceed the 40% and was granted 46.07% BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. 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: E-6/1 (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 E-6/2 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine C15-2021-0068 - 1411 Gaston Ave Friday, July 16, 2021 10:42:33 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** As you know, our case for 1411 Gaston Avenue was postponed to the August agenda. The owner has requested we withdraw the request. Is there a formal process to request the withdrawal? Hi Elaine, Thanks John Hussey Site Specifics 512-472-5252 (O) 512-589-3531 (C) 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-6/3 July …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-10 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0074 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Sean O’Brien ADDRESS: 5607 HIGHLAND CREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-773 (Duplex Residential Use) (B) (5) (b) from two stories (maximum allowed) to three stories (requested) in order to erect a Duplex Residential use in an “SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Carrie Waller seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. 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: E-7/1 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 Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair E-7/2 July 6, 2021 Sean OBrien 5607 Highland Crest Dr Austin TX, 78731 Re: C15-2021-0074 Property Description: LOT 2 HIGHLAND CREST DRIVE SUBD Dear Sean, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from Land Development Code 25-2-773 (Duplex Residential Use) to increase the maximum building height of 30’ or 2 stories, to 3 stories. Austin Energy does not opposed the request, provided that any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA. Any removal or relocation of existing electric 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. …
BOA Monthly Report July 2021-June 2022 July12, 2021 Granted 6 Postponed 7 1) 13-2-862 (G) (Signs Authorized in all Districts) from a) sign area 32 square feet and b) 6 feet height above grade 2) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements and b) to decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback 4) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback and b) Section 25-5-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) which requires an Accessory Dwelling Unit to be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure 5) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (a) from 1,100 total square feet (maximum allowed) to 1,150 square feet (requested) and (b) from 550 square feet on the second story 6) 25-2-899 (D) (E) (F) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height permitted 1) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 2) 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 3) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3)(a) impervious cover 4) 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size 5) Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R 6) 25-2-773 (Duplex Residential Use) (B) (5) (b) from two stories 7) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover requirements increase the maximum Denied 1 1) 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces Withdrawn 1 1) 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size requirement Discussion Items 4 July 2021. Interpretations 0 new inquiries (Added july# 2021) The deposition of the case items: 6 A. Granted 7 B. Postponed 1 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 1 E. Discussion Items 4 F-1/1
§ 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. F-3/1 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 §§ …
Board of Adjustment Training & Staff Support Workgroup 2020-07-02 (Leighton-Burwell, Hawthorne, Von Ohlen & Bailey) -- UPDATED Results /Action Items Proposed by the Workgroup (for discussion and possible action by the whole Board at upcoming BOA Meeting): 1. We want to start BOA trainings ASAP (thanks to our Liaison, this is already underway). 2. We want to have knowledgeable staff available at our hearings to answer questions regarding issues outside of BOA Liaison’s expertise (residential zoning), such was Lake Austin, Signage, Waterfront Overlay, etc. 3. We want to find out status of GIS mapping efforts showing history of BOA cases (location, type, etc.). 4. We want to build new bridges with City Staff and repair relationships from past situations. In addition, we want to be able to increase staff accountability without it appearing as a personal attack. 5. We want to know what the Department Supervisors need / want from BOA to better support each other and our joint processes. 6. We want to temper our deliberations to be focused on the facts of the cases before us and be less inflammatory or confrontational towards applicants and staff. 7. We want to hold ourselves accountable and our BOA colleagues in a civil and respectful manner. 8. We want to create processes for transitions in BOA leadership and for additions of new members to our Board. 9. We want to include training on the role the legislature plays in the BOA. Specifically how we are governed by both City and State mandates and what that means in how we operate. F-4/1
Austin Moxy Hotel 2552 Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas Exterior Building Signage City Presentation Babendure Design Group 8140 Walnut Hill Ln. #950 Dallas, Texas 75231 214.265.1960 214.265.5552 (fax) www.babendure.com Signage & Wayfinding Design Specialists 1 C-2/1-PRESENTATION F E A B C D 5 4 1 3.2 3.1 1 OVERALL SITE PLAN Scale: 1/16"=1'-0" Sign Location Plan 2 7 Existing single story building on adjacent lot (Owned by another party) Existing single story building on adjacent lot (Owned by another party) Existing single story building on adjacent lot (Owned by another party) Babendure Design Group8140 Walnut Hill Ln. #950Dallas, Texas 75231214.265.1960214.265.5552 (fax)www.babendure.comAustin Moxy HotelAustin, TexasExterior Building SignageNovember 18, 2020C-2/2-PRESENTATION 1 RESTAURANT IDENTITY Projecting Sign Box with push-through Restaurant Logo Top of Sign = 12’-8” above grade 3.1 MENU DISPLAY Located to left of windows. Top of Sign = 6’-0”above grade. 3.2 MENU DISPLAY Located to left of windows. Top of Sign = 6’-0”above grade. 4 5 PICK UP WINDOW IDENTITY Box sign with white push-through graphics. Top of Sign = 8’-0” above grade. ORDER WINDOW IDENTITY Box sign with white push-through graphics. Top of Sign = 8’-0” above grade. BILLBOARD (Owned By Another Party) 1 A B 3.1 4 3.2 5 EAST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 18'-3 1/2" (High Logo) 16'-3" (Low Logo) " 2 / 1 8 - ' 2 A Dimensional Letters to be Moxy pink. Top of Sign - 58’-8” above grade. " 6 - ' 1 " 2 / 1 4 - ' 2 B Dimensional Letters to be Moxy pink. Top of Sign - 14’-8” above grade. D C Dimensional Letters mounted on the canopy ledge. Color to be Moxy pink. Top of Sign - 14’-2” above grade. Projecting Sign Box with push-through graphics. Logo to be Moxy pink day. Top of Sign - 22’-8” above grade. East Elevation High and Low Level Signs 3 Babendure Design Group8140 Walnut Hill Ln. #950Dallas, Texas 75231214.265.1960214.265.5552 (fax)www.babendure.comAustin Moxy HotelAustin, TexasExterior Building SignageNovember 18, 2020C-2/3-PRESENTATION 18'-3 1/2" 16'-3 1/2" " 8 / 1 8 - ' 2 " 2 / 1 7 - ' 3 A " 8 / 5 9 " 2 / 1 2 " 1 1 - ' 1 " 4 - ' 2 LOCATION A HIGH LEVEL WALL IDENTITY FRONT ELEVATION • AREA CALCULATION: 60 SQFT Top of Sign = 58’-8” above grade. SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0” 2 1/2" 6'-0" 5'-7" 1 3/4"Stroke Width 1" …
August 2, 2021 William Hodge 1305 W 42nd St Austin TX, 78756 Re: C15-2021-0078 Property Description: .1543 AC OF BLK 8 HANCOCK LEWIS SUBD Dear William, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code Section 25-2- 492 – Site Development Regulations, In order to reduce the minimum lot width. Austin Energy does not oppose the request to reduce the minimum lot width from 50’ to 48’, provided that that any existing structures or improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing electric facilities will be at the ownwer’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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
My client's intention is to construct a new single-family residence at 1305 West 42nd Street. But the property is not a platted lot. As such, we need an exemption from platting to receive a building permit. We cannot currently receive an exemption from platting because: (1) (2) The property was first conveyed in its current configuration after the property became subject to the City of Austin's jurisdiction over the subdivision of land; and, The property does not meet the minimum lot width requirement for its zoning district (SF-3). (The property is not in a neighborhood planning area that has adopted Small Lot Amnesty; therefore, the minimum lot width requirement is 50'—but our property is only 48' wide.) Per LDC 25-4-2, D, (5), we can receive an exemption from platting if the Board of Adjustment grants a variance from minimum lot width requirements. With such a variance, we can receive a building permit. Without such a variance...this lot is unbuildable. We hereby request a variance. This document is issued under the s e a l o f W I L L I A M L A W R E N C E HODGE, Texas architect #19074. T h i s i s a S C H E M A T I C D E S I G N d o c u m e n t a nd a s s u c h i s F O R I N F O R M A T I O N O N L Y . T h i s d ocum e nt is not for r eg ul at or y a pp rov al , ap pr ais al , pr i cing , or construction. All room dimensions are approximate and are rounded to t h e n e a r e s t f o ot u n l e s s no t e d otherwise. All areas are approximate and are rounded to the nearest foot u n l e s s n o t e d o t h e r w i s e . W I L L I A M H O D G E A I A A R C H I T E C T 4 8 0 1 S C O N G R E S S A V E # N 3 A U S T I …
August 2, 2021 Charles Dunigan 6506 Hergotz Ln Austin TX, 78742 Re: C15-2021-0079 Property Description: ABS 24 DELVALLE S ACR .0959 Dear Charles, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC 25-2-492 – Site Development Regulations in order to reduce the minimum front yard setback in the SF-3 from 25 feet to 10 feet. 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741
Variance Request For 6506 Hergotz Lane, Austin, TX 78742 D-2/1-PRESENTATION Variance Request ● Requesting variance from Land Development Code section 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations for a SF-3 residential property for a Front Yard setback of 25 ft (required) to 10 ft (requested), on behalf of owner. ● More than 50% of Lot Area is unbuildable due to steep drop-off to river bank. Drop-off occurs approximately 40’ from front property line into the 103’-deep lot. ● All nearby existing houses on the same (north) side of Hergotz are firmly within 25’ of front property line. ● Property Information ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Tax Parcel ID: #826895 Legal Description: ABS 24 DELVALLE S ACR .0959 Lot Area: 4,177.4 SF Zoning District: SF-3 Elevation change within lot: ~ -44 ft to river bank Presentations That Making Stick A guide by Chip Heath & Dan Heath D-2/2-PRESENTATION Property Location 6506 Hergotz Lane ● ● Located approximately 0.3 miles East of Bastrop Highway, along the south bank of the Colorado River. Lot overlaps with effective bank of the Colorado River. Presentations That Making Stick A guide by Chip Heath & Dan Heath D-2/3-PRESENTATION Presentations That Making Stick A guide by Chip Heath & Dan Heath D-2/4-PRESENTATION Presentations That Making Stick A guide by Chip Heath & Dan Heath D-2/5-PRESENTATION Presentations That Making Stick A guide by Chip Heath & Dan Heath D-2/6-PRESENTATION Proposed Development ● Approx. 1,200 SF 2-Story Single-Family Residence ● Requested Front Yard Setback: 10’ D-2/7-PRESENTATION
August 2, 2021 Micah King 74 San Saba St Unit 2 Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2021-0080 Property Description: LOT 3 BLK 7 & 8FT ADJ ALLEY OLT 41-42&53 DIV O RILEYS SUBD Dear Micah, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC 25-2-492 to reduce the minimum side setback in Zone SF-3-NP from 5 feet to 3.9 feet, and to increase impervious cover from 45% to 47.8%. 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
Variance Request 74 San Saba Street C15-2021-0080 The Board of Adjustment August 9, 2021 Item D-3 Micah King (Husch Blackwell LLP) D-3/1-PRESENTATION Requested Variances To provide reduced max. impervious cover of 41.38% (40% required outside the primary and secondary setbacks in the Festival Beach subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay) To reduce the min. side setback from 5′ to 3.9′ To reduce the min. rear setback from 10′ to 2.1′ To preserve an existing deck that serves the rear, upper-level residential unit built in 1930, and which provides a secondary point of egress and outdoor living space for the small rear unit. 2 D-3/2-PRESENTATION Overview Approval would result in a net reduction to the amount of impervious cover in the Waterfront Overlay as we are proposing to demolish and remove existing impervious cover (a concrete walk and stone pads) as part of the request. 40%: Max. impervious cover outside the primary and secondary setbacks in the Festival Beach subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. 47.8%: Existing impervious cover. 44.14%: Impervious cover prior to deck construction. 41.38%: Amount of requested impervious cover. 3 D-3/3-PRESENTATION Property Location Map 4 D-3/4-PRESENTATION 5 D-3/5-PRESENTATION Photo of the Rear Unit 6 D-3/6-PRESENTATION Photo of the Deck 7 D-3/7-PRESENTATION Photo of the Side Setback (Showing Alignment of Deck with Pre-Existing Unit) 8 D-3/8-PRESENTATION Examples of Area Setback Encroachments 9 D-3/9-PRESENTATION Reasonable Use The zoning regulations do not allow for a reasonable use of the property because they would preclude being able to preserve an existing deck for the upstairs rear residential unit, which increases the fire safety for residents by providing a secondary point of egress in case of emergency and which increases the quality of life for residents. The deck is set back approximately 10 feet from the originally-platted lot line of the property to the rear, and the side of the deck is in line with the side of the existing structure from 1930 which it serves. 10 D-3/10-PRESENTATION The Hardship is Unique to the Property The hardship is unique to the property because options for where to place the deck are constrained by the locations of the original residential structures and the fact that the rear structure was constructed close to the rear property line and by the need to provide a gap between the existing houses for access and fire safety. 11 D-3/11-PRESENTATION The …
August 2, 2021 Amanda Swor 1308 W 9th Half St Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2021-0081 Property Description: LOT 4 BLK 2 OLT 4 DIV Z HANCOCK SUBD Dear Amanda, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from Land Development Code Section 25-2 – Maximum Development regulations. Austin Energy does not oppose the request to reduce the amount of permitted development, provided that any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA regulations. Any removal or relocation of existing electric 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
1308 West 9 ½ Street C15‐2021‐0081 Board of Adjustment August 9, 2021 D-4/1-PRESENTATION Request ‐ Chapter 25‐2, Subchapter F, Article 2, § 2.1 Allow an increased floor‐to‐area ratio from 0.4:1 to 0.46:1. D-4/2-PRESENTATION Site Location D-4/3-PRESENTATION Site Location D-4/4-PRESENTATION Site Details • SF‐3‐NP: • Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan • 0.1806 acres / 7,865.6 square feet • Single‐Family Use • Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan • No FLUM exists for this NP D-4/5-PRESENTATION Zoning D-4/6-PRESENTATION D-4/7-PRESENTATION BOA Guidebook ‐ Findings From the BOA Guidebook (pg. 7) • The regulation deprives the property of a “reasonable use” that is fundamental to its use and enjoyment and is allowed by zoning ordinance. • The property is zoned SF‐3 which is intended for use a single‐family residential use. The regulations that exist do not allow for the existing family to continue to reside in the structure. A four‐bedroom home is a reasonable single‐family use. • A hardship that is unique to the property and not common to the area. • The 156 square foot ADU counts toward the FAR but is space that cannot be allocated toward a child’s bedroom. • The existing structure is designed in such a way that an additional bedroom cannot be remodeled into the space. • Granting the variance would not change the character of the neighborhood, impair the use of adjacent property, or impair the purpose of the regulations. • With the proposed addition, the building footprint will not expand, and the addition is going on top of an existing flat roof, therefore there is no additional impervious cover or building coverage. The addition would also fully comply with the McMansion building envelope. D-4/8-PRESENTATION Outreach • Outreach to nearby property owners. • Four letters of support received for the variance request. D-4/9-PRESENTATION No Similar Homes Nearby D-4/10-PRESENTATION Proposed Addition D-4/11-PRESENTATION Findings • A four‐bedroom home is a reasonable single‐family use. • The hardship is the design of the property makes an interior remodel to add a bedroom infeasible. • The variance will not alter the character of the area and will not impair the purpose of regulations because the proposed addition will not expand the building footprint, impervious cover, or building coverage. • There will be no adverse impact: We have support from adjacent neighbors. D-4/12-PRESENTATION Variance Request We respectfully request that you grant a variance to increase the floor‐to‐area ratio to 0.46 to 1.0. D-4/13-PRESENTATION D-4/14-PRESENTATION …
August 2, 2021 Andrea Hamilton 3006 Glenview Ave Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2021-0056 Property Description: N 55 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 7 BRYKERWOODS B Dear Andrea, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC 25-2-515 (Rear Yard Through Lot) in order to reduce the required rear setback from 25 feet to 5 feet. After reviewing the addition materials provided by the applicant, 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. Joseph Beeler, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6602
E-4/1-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST DRIVE Case #C15-2021-0062 VARIANCE REQUEST – 3401 RIVERCREST E-4/2-PRESENTATION Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: -LDC 25-2-551 Propose to amend the impervious cover: • • • • from 53% in the 0-15% slope to 48%, from 54.25% in the 15-25% slope to 49% from 4.41% in the 25-35% slope to 18%, and from .83% in the35%+ slope to 3%. This change in IC is from 21.51% to a proposed 20.89% impervious coverage, or 8,084 SF IC to 7,883 SF IC when calculated on a gross lot area basis. 3401 RIVERCREST – PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE E-4/3-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE E-4/4-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE / PARKING E-4/5-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AREA / ENTRANCE E-4/6-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – DRIVEWAY / FRONT YARD VIEW E-4/7-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – FRONT YARD VIEW E-4/8-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – ENTRANCE VIEW FROM PARKING AREA E-4/9-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – PARKING AREA / RETAINING WALL E-4/10-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST - FAILING RETAINING WALL DETAIL E-4/11-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST - FAILING RETAINING WALL DETAIL E-4/12-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – RETAINING WALL E-4/13-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – RETAINING WALL E-4/14-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – RETAINING WALL SIDE VIEW E-4/15-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – RETANING WALL SIDE VIEW E-4/16-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – RETAINING WALL AERIAL VIEW E-4/17-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – CONSTRUCTION PATH / PARKING AREA VIEW E-4/18-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – B ACKYARD / ELEVATED SLOPE E-4/19-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – EXISTING POOL E-4/20-PRESENTATION 3401 RIVERCREST – EXISTING POOL E-4/21-PRESENTATION
