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ITEM05 C15-2024-0025 PRESENTATION APPELLANT/UPDATED original pdf

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6708 Bridge Hill Cove A History of Unpermitted Work and Permit Anomalies Appealed Permits: BP-2023-129658 and BP-2023-129659 Case Number: C15-2024-0025 Date: September 9, 2024 Presenter: Warren Konkel ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED Part 1 Introduction ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED Bridge Hill Has Four Cliff-Edge “View” Homes The long, narrow lots feature front driveways, with homes built right at the cliff’s edge overlooking a steep drop-off. This design maximizes views for each home, enhancing property values. 6706 6708 6709 6707 ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED 6708 Plans Massive Pool House Expansion This expansion sits directly on the setback line, just 15 feet from the neighboring pool and patio, towering over 6706’s backyard. The massive structure will block views enjoyed since these homes were built in the 80s, drastically reducing property value. ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED So Much Expansion That Cliff Infill Is Needed The expansion pushes so far beyond the natural cliff edge that an "Infill" permit is needed to create more buildable land. 2024-050005 EV ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED Firepit and Trees Removed for New Construction This firepit and tree, along with a much larger oak, have already been removed to make way for this massive 24-foot-tall, 32-foot-long building. Previously open space is turning into a towering permanent structure. ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED Part 2 History ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED Original Construction 1987-1990 The original permit (BP-8717316) was issued in 1987, with the house, front walkway, and driveway completed by 1989. The swimming pool and back patio were added soon after, finishing in 1990 (BP-8912843). ITEM05/8-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED Survey Conducted on June 29, 1989 by Michael McMinn Michael McMinn (RPLS #4267) surveyed the property in 1989, right after the house was completed and before the pool was added. Recently, using his original survey data and field notes, he conducted an IC Study and found the initial construction created 10,803 sqft of IC. Using satellite photos and historical records, he estimated the pool added 605 sq ft, concluding that the total Original IC was 11,408 sqft. Supporting documents: ITEM05/APPEAL1 143-162 ITEM05/9-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED McMinn IC Study Concludes Original IC was 11,408 sqft ITEM05/10-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED No Changes Until New Owners in 2014 The property saw no construction or alterations for the next 24 years. On June 26, 2014, the property was sold to new owners. McMinn IC Study determining 1990 Original Construction Google Earth - 2013/10/31 ITEM05/11-PRESENTATION-APPELLANT/UPDATED Unpermitted Expansions in 2014 In October 2014, shortly after the property changed ownership, unpermitted expansions were made to the driveway, front walkway, and pool patio. Other additions included a firepit area, an outdoor …

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ITEM05 C15-2024-0025 PRESENTATION OWNER original pdf

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6708 Bridge Hill CV ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION-OWNER 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV • • The Development Officer and the Building Official have both confirmed the original single family principal and accessory structures completed in 1989 with a Certificate of Occupancy were not subject to “LA” zoning requirements because the plat was initiated before annexation. The only impervious cover added by me as current owner of 6708 Bridge Hill Drive is the 290 sq. ft. front entry/master closet addition in 2022. ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION-OWNER 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV • Neither the City, nor Appellant, nor me, as owner of 6708 Bridge Hill Drive, know exactly how much impervious cover was developed at the time of the Certificate of Occupancy. Official records were not kept at that time and Appellant relies on a survey done before pool and patio construction were added and before the C of O, leading to speculation and assumptions based upon what can be seen from old aerial photography. ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION-OWNER 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV • The Building Official has made no error in interpreting the applicable zoning requirements: what was there in 1989 is in 1984 on the grandfathered (as well as what was built Appellant’s lot). The Building Official has gathered the best available information as to how much impervious cover was on the site after the Certificate of Occupancy was issued and has stated that is allowed upon completion of the remodel project. A development plan has been presented that fulfills the stated maximum allowed Impervious Cover determined by the Building Official. is the maximum amount that ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION-OWNER 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV • • As the owner I accept that I must account for improvements made by my predecessors and limit the impervious cover on my lot based on what the Building Official has determined was grandfathered in 1989. This will likely require removing some or all of the circle drive added by my predecessor. The Building Official has determined from all the available surveys and aerial photography that 12,811 sq. ft. of impervious cover was the minimum amount developed at the Certificate of it was less, but Occupancy in 1989. Appellant speculates that concedes his argument is based upon assumptions of how much decking was added after the McMinn survey was completed and before the Certificate of Occupancy was issued. the time of ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION-OWNER 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV • The Holt Carson survey of 2021 shows there was 14,860 sq. …

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Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT September 9, 2024 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 ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Yung-ju Kim 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). ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 12, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 12, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2024-0024 Christi Lane 2104 Westover Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION 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 fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). 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 …

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0026 LATE BACKUP SEP9 IN SUPPORT original pdf

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ITEM04 C15-2024-0028 LATE BACKUP SEP9 IN OPPOSITION original pdf

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ITEM05 C15-2024-0025 LATE BACKUP SEP9 IN OPPOSITION original pdf

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From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Addendum To Letter 8/11/24: Case #C15-2024-0025 Sunday, September 8, 2024 11:11:19 PM You don't often get email from witcher@mcculloughadr.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution This letter is intended to supplement my letter of August 11, 2024 to The Austin Board of Adjustments. I understand an issue has arisen about whether the subject home had a patio positioned around the pool. I have visited that home for 30+ years having friends (owners) living there. To the best of my memory, a patio encircled the entire pool. Respectfully submitted, F. Witcher McCullough III 6707 Bridge Hill Cove Austin, Texas 78746 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".

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ITEM02 C15-2024-0024 GRANTED DS original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0024 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: CHRISTI LANE ADDRESS: 2104 WESTOVER RD 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 fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). 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, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six-foot …

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0026 GRANTED DS original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0026 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ryan Scurlock ADDRESS: 4812 PALISADE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C)(3) from setback requirements to: (a) less from 40.75 percent (maximum allowed) to 41.15 percent (requested) (b) more than 25 percent from 17.10 percent (maximum allowed) to 18.32 percent (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool 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 September 23, 1980. Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (A) (1) (2) prescribed in this section. (3) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. In this section: SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. The shoreline setback is: 75 feet; or 25 feet, if: The lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the (B) (1) (a) (b) (i) requirement to plat; and (ii) The distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a legal tract, is 200 or less. (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (3) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or a tract that is not required to be platted, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 35 percent, …

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ITEM04 C15-2024-0028 PP DS TO OCT14 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0028 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Haim Joseph Mahlof - Green Bay Remodeling Inc. OWNER: Wendy Jo Peterson ADDRESS: 1406 3rd ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: September 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to October 14, 2024; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 14, 2024. 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

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ITEM05 C15-2024-0025 DENIED DS original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Interpretation Appeal 1 and Appeal 2 Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0025 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___N____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPELLANT’S AGENT: Nicholl Wade APPELLANT: Warren Konkel OWNER: Christy May ADDRESS: 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of Building Permit 2023-12958 BP on the grounds that the City incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: Aug 12, 2024 - POSTPONED TO September 9, 2024, DUE TO NOT HAVING ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES; September 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to deny the appeal request and uphold staff’s decision; Board member Brian Poteet second on 8-1 votes (Board member Maggie Shahrestani nay); APPEAL REQUEST DENIED AND UPHELD STAFF’S DECISION. RENOTIFICATION-SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of:  and Building Permit 2023-129658 BP Building Permit 2023-129659BP  on the grounds that the City of Austin incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district. FINDING: 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map in that: 2. An appeal of use provisions could clearly permit a use which is in character with the uses enumerated for the various zones and with the objectives of the zone in question because: 3. The interpretation will not grant a special privilege to one property inconsistent with other properties or uses similarly situated in that: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair Diana Ramirez for

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, September 9, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani Board Member/Commissioners absent: Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (resigned) 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 Regular meeting on August 12, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 12, 2024 The minutes from the meeting August 12, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne motion, Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on a 9-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2024-0024 Christi Lane 2104 Westover Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION 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 fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). 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 …

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ITEM01 BOA DRAFT MINUTES JULY8, 2024 original pdf

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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, July 8, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:51 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Thomas Ates, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Yung-ju Kim Board Member/Commissioners absent: Maggie Shahrestani 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 Regular meeting on June 10, 2024. On-Line Link: ITEM01 DRAFT MINUTES June 10, 2024 The minutes from the meeting June 10, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne motion, Board member Michaeal Von Ohlen second on a 10-0-1 vote (Board member Yung-ju Kim no vote-technical issues virtual). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Reconsideration cases: 2. C15-2024-0015 David Chace for Chris and Shannon Renner 1306 Rockcliff Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PART4; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following 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 20 feet (requested)  Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (east side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested)  shoreline setback requirements to decrease from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from in order to demolish and construct a new 2 story single-family residence attached to existing legal non-complying Boat House 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 is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on December 1, 1976 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (A) …

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ITEM02 C15-2024-0024 ADV PACKET AUG12_PART1 original pdf

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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0024 BOA DATE: August 12th, 2024 ADDRESS: 2104 Westover Rd OWNER: Christi Lane COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: .17 AC OF LOT 3 BLK 4 BROWN HERMAN ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the fence height from eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested) SUMMARY: maintain 12 ft fence constructed without a permit ISSUES: original lot was diagonally bisected for development of Mopac ZONING SF-3-NP Site North UNZ South East Mopac frontage road West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP LAND USES Single-Family State owned land Single-Family Mopac frontage Rd Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Association Shoal Creek Conservancy TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources West Austin Neighborhood Group ITEM02/1 August 1, 2024 Christi Lane 2104 Westover Rd Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2024-0024 Dear Christi Lane, Property Description: .17 AC OF LOT 3 BLK 4 BROWN HERMAN ADDN Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC 25-2-899(H) at 2104 Westover Road. 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. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Support Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd, 2nd Floor Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM02/2 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up …

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ITEM02 C15-2024-0024 ADV PACKET AUG12_PART2 original pdf

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ITEM02/9 Photos: Hazards and Property Comparisons In addition to the dangerous destruction of my property, the first wreck also almost went through the neighbor's home where his daughter was sleeping. This was a drunk driver and law enforcement deciphered that no brakes were applied. The driver fled the scene leaving homeowner’s insurance to pay for damages. ITEM02/10 ITEM02/11 Damage with the 12’ fence was less. The brakes went out on this truck and it continued to accelerate from highway speeds on the downward slope of the exit ramp my lot was split to create. Property damages were $37,000 of which the driver’s insurance may pay $27,000 . ITEM02/12 ITEM02/13 ITEM02/14 Debris collected in the backyard over the course of 5 days (June 12-16) with a 6-8 foot temporary fence. These objects enter my property at a velocity of highway speeds. I have replaced the windows of the back of my house three times and currently keep a set of backup windows on hand. Only debris deemed hazardous is displayed for efficiency. All other objects such as soft trash have been eliminated/not collected because the photos would be too extensive. At this time with the fence partially removed from the last wreck, I do not use the backyard of my property for myself or dogs out of fear of injury or death. One of the objects in the first photo is a railroad tie. Other objects include glass, including alcohol bottles,car and other machinery parts and construction debris and occasionally toys. ITEM02/15 ITEM02/16 ITEM02/17 ITEM02/18

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ITEM02 C15-2024-0024 ADV PACKET AUG12_PART3 original pdf

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ITEM02/19 ITEM02/20 Similar properties in the area reflect protective measures in place. First photo illustrates 2103 Winstead Ln, which is located at the next exit on Mopac in my neighborhood (0.5 mile from my home), Tarrytown. The wall built by the DOT measuring 15’ in some places protects this property from 3 angles, circled in yellow. This property owner also suffered from repeat vehicles damaging the property before the wall was built. ITEM02/21 ITEM02/22 The next property is even closer to me, on the other side of MoPac with a similar juxtaposition to the highway, at the northbound Westover exit ramp. 1709 Westover has property without a dissected lot, but is also completely protected by the 15’ DOT wall circled in yellow. ITEM02/23 ITEM02/24 Image below: My property, 2104 Westover, located on the southbound Westover exit ramp has no protection from a 15’ wall. The wall, again circled in yellow, ends distinctly before the property. ITEM02/25 ITEM02/26

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0025 ADV PACKET AUG12_PART1 original pdf

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BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0025 BOA DATE: August 12th, 2024 ADDRESS: 6708 Bridge Hill Cv COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 APPELLANT: Warren Konkel OWNER: Christi S. May APPELLANT: Nicholl Wade ZONING: SF-3 / LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 BRIDGE HILL SUBD APPEAL REQUEST: an appeal challenging staff decision regarding impervious cover approved with building permit 2023-129658BP. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the LDC ISSUES: errors on permit application, does not remedy unpermitted construction from 2014 and 2021, vastly exceeds the “grandfathered original construction” IC allowance of 11,408 sq. ft. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 LA Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District BRNA ASSOCIATION INC. City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Glenlake Neighborhood Association Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Creek at Riverbend Neighborhood Association ITEM03/1 C15-2024-0025 13368167 0133190144 6708 Bridge Hill Cove ("Property") LOT 5 BRIDGE HILL SUBD 5 Rekha Roarty and Nicholl Wade Warren Konkel July 29 2024 I-SF-2, LA, and Lake Austin Overlay Council District: 10 BRIDGE HILL ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 Warren Konkel 6706 Bridge Hill Cove July 29, 2024 Austin Texas 78746 Christy S. May 6708 Bridge Hill Cove Texas 78746 Nicholl Wade 3701 Bee Caves Road, Suite 102 Texas 78746 Austin Austin ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 7/3/24, 2:37 PM Interactive Development Review Permitting and Inspection | AustinTexas.gov - The Official Website of the City of Austin Description Value Total Building Coverage Percent, of Lot Total Building Coverage on lot Sq. Ft. 12.3 5376.5 Number Pre Street StreetType Dir Unit Type Unit Number City State Zip Legal Desc 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV AUSTIN TX 78746 Address PROPERTY DETAILS PEOPLE DETAILS People Type Name / Address Phone Applicant Billed To Urban Building Services of Texas (Jonathan Kaplan) 214 sailors RUN LAKEWAY TX Urban Building Services of Texas (Jonathan Kaplan) 214 sailors RUN LAKEWAY TX General Contractor LAKEWAY TX 78734 Urban Building Services of Texas LLC (Jonathan Kaplan) ( FOLDER FEES Tree Insp-Residential(Other Residential) Building Permit Fee Energy Fee Foundation pre-pour tree inspection Technology Surcharge-DSD FIRE-WUI Inspection PROCESSES AND NOTES Fee Description Fee Amount Balance $304.00 $293.71 $59.82 $181.00 $33.54 $266.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Process Description Status Start Scheduled Date End Date End Date # of Assigned Attempts Staff Staff EMail 100 Bldg Pre- Construction Pass Apr 5, …

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0025 ADV PACKET AUG12_PART2 original pdf

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0025 ADV PACKET AUG12_PART3 original pdf

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Contact Information Owner Phone Email Mailing Address Phone Email 5 c Christy May Applicant/ Agent Aqua Permits Mailing Address 6708 Bridge Hill Cove Mailing Address 6504 Betty Cook Dr Phone Email Phone Email s f General Contractor lnovative Home Construction Design Professional Edward B. Frerson, Architect Mailing Address 4307 Farhills Drive Austin TX 78731 i Authorization ~ I understand that in accordance with Sections 25-1-411 and 25-11-66 of the Land Development Code (LDC), non-compliance with the LDC may be cause for the Building Official to suspend or revoke a permit and/or license. ~ I further understand that no portion of any roof structure may overhang in any public utility or drainage easement. I acknowledge that customer will bear the expense of any necessary relocation of existing utilities to clear this driveway location and/or the cost to repair any damage to existing utilities caused during construction. Water services, meters, and wastewater cleanouts are not permitted within or beneath driveways or sidewalks. Private plumbing appurtenances will not be located in public right-of-way or public easements. Private plumbing lines will not cross lot lines. t/ I agree that this application is good for twelve (12) months after the date it is filed, and will expire if not approved for compliance within that time frame. If the application expires, a new submittal will be required and compliance with current code may be required. ~ I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information provided in this application is complete and accurate. I further acknowledge that, should any information contained herein prove incorrect, the building official may suspend or revoke any resulting permit and/or license. ~ As owner or authorized agent, my signature authorizes staff to visit and inspect the property for which this application is being submitted. I understand that without consent the review process may be delayed. ~ I also understand that ifthere is a septic system located on the property, I am required to complete an On-site Sewage Facility (a.k.a. an OSSF or septic system) application by contacting Austin Water at (512) 972-0050 or ossf@austintexas.gov . This initiates the septic system permitting requirement needed to proceed with the development review process. ~ Erosion and Sedimentation Controls are required per Section 25-8-181 of the LDC. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a Stop Work Order and/or legal action by the City of Austin including criminal …

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0025 ADV PACKET AUG12_PART4 original pdf

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