25-2-371 - NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION (NC) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. 5 1 0 0 5 2 0 2 - - 5 1 C T S E U Q E R E C N A R A V I A N E W O R 5 0 7 4 PORTION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE APPLICANT IS SEEKING A VARIANCE FROM 25-2-371 - NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION (NC) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. ORDINANCE 20040818 PART 7. 4. A TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR DUPLEX USE IS PERMITTED ON A LOT THAT IS 7000 SQUARE FEET OR LARGER REQUESTING THAT 7,000 SQUARE FEET BE AMENDED TO 6,038 SF (THE SIZE OF THE LOT ON THE SURVEY) FOR 4705 ROWENA § 25-2-492 - SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CURRENT BASE ZONING FOR SF-3 ITEM10/1-PRESENTATION I I I S N O T D N O C G N T S X E – A N E W O R 5 0 7 4 I KAYO AND TAKE ASAZU PURCHASED AND HAVE LIVED AT 4705 ROWENA SINCE 2014. ROWENA ELEVATION EXISTING HOUSE AVENUE F ELEVATION -EXISTING GARAGE ITEM10/2-PRESENTATION I I S N O T D N O C G N T S X E I I – A N E W O R 5 0 7 4 EXISTING SURVEY EXISTING GARAGE ELEVATIONS EXISTING GARAGE TO REMAIN EXISTING AVENUE F ELEVATION ITEM10/3-PRESENTATION PROPOSED SIT PLAN I I N O T D D A D E S O P O R P – A N E W O R 5 0 7 4 ADDITION OVER EXISTING GARAGE PROPOSED AVENUE F ELEVATION ITEM10/4-PRESENTATION E S U E L B A N O S A E R A N E W O R 5 0 7 4 4705 ROWENA ONLY OTHER MID BLOCK LOT W/OUT 2 UNIT ENTITLEMENT 2 UNITS 2 UNITS 4 UNITS DUPLEX DUPLEX 2 UNITS S T I N U 2 2 FAMILY LOT 2 UNITS ON 5968 LOT SUBDIVIDED IN TO MICRO LOTS WITH 2 UNITS REASONABLE USE THE ZONING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT ALLOW REASONABLE USE BECAUSE The current lot does not allow reasonable use based on the surrounding lots because it is one of only 7 mid-block lots in Hyde Park that face 2 public streets front and back and it is one of only 2 lots in the neighborhood with this condition that does not either have the square footage for 2 unit residential …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 12, 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 (Alternate) ___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 April 14, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for April 14, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. 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 …
Ramirez, Elaine St Case Number:C15-2025-0010 Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:13:36 PM From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: [ External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Board Members, The Shoal Crest Neighborhood Association (SCNA) recently met with Adam Stephens the owner requesting a variance on the property located at 801 W 29th. Mr Stephens explained his need for a variance in the case number C15-2025-0010 and the SCNA members voted unanimously to support his request. Respectfully, Robert Jarry Shoal Crest Neighborhood Association, President 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". ITEM05/1-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/2-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/3-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/4-LATE BACKUP
Date: April 11, 2025 To: Elaine Ramirez (Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov) CC: Megan Herron (Megan.Herron@austinenergy.com) Subject: Support for 12-Foot Fence Variance Request Dear Board of Adjustment, We, Tye and Dawn Wilson, are the owners of the property located at 9503 S. Chisholm Trail, Austin, TX 78748. Our home directly borders the Austin Energy substation at 1111 Slaughter Lane, which has become an ongoing visual and environmental nuisance. When we moved into our home in 2009, the substation was relatively small and barely visible. Over the past 16 years, it has grown exponentially in size, now towering over our backyard and compromising the peaceful enjoyment of the outdoor living space we've worked hard to build and maintain. We are long-term residents on a very unique street-just 14 homes on a dead-end road where each property retains its land and character, which is increasingly rare in Austin. We don't ask for streetlights, sidewalks, or even improvements to our narrow, one-car-wide road. What we are asking for is simple: a proper barrier to protect our safety, our views, our privacy, and our peace of mind. We are extremely grateful that the City of Austin and Austin Energy have considered this fence project and recognize the importance of it. We firmly support the request to increase the fence height from 8 feet to 12 feet. While a taller barrier would be even more effective and safer, we would be satisfied with the 12-foot variance. This change would help screen the ever-growing infrastructure ITEM09/1-LATE BACKUP from our home and those of our neighbors. The photos included were taken this spring, when the trees are in full bloom. However, once fall and winter arrive, all of the greenery along our fence line disappears, leaving the substation fully exposed. We are happy to provide seasonal comparison photos, if helpful. With that being said, I'm sure that the greenery which I have not talked about yet hopefully will NOT be removed to erect the wall? We respectfully urge you to approve this variance request. It is not only a matter of privacy and aesthetics-it's a matter of safety and quality of life for the families whose homes border this facility. Sincerely, Dawn and Tye Wilson 9503 S. Chisholm Trail Austin, TX 78748 ITEM09/2-LATE BACKUP Photo Evidence - Spring 2025 ITEM09/3-LATE BACKUP ITEM09/4-LATE BACKUP ITEM09/5-LATE BACKUP ITEM09/6-LATE BACKUP ITEM09/7-LATE BACKUP
ITEM11/1-LATE BACKUP April 28, 2025 RE: C15-2025-0016 -3405 Mountain Top Cir To: Board of Adjustment for the City of Austin I/We are the owners of the property known as: INSERT ADDRESS HERE J {t/'f /11+ 13a.rb1 M. :Aus-f✓;._, • 0 78-7:s I We are aware of the request made by Jay and Beth Walker, owners of 3405 Mountain Top Cir, to Land Development Code 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development for a variance increase 50.1 %) in order to remodel the maximum impervious cover from 45% {required) single-family residence an existing Regulations) to 47.9% {requested, existing in an SF-3 zoning district. to is I/We support their proposed the approval of the request for a variance project as shown in the plans submitted to allow for the Walkers to Residential Review in the file to complete 2025-023838 PR. Please grant this variance for 3405 Mountain Top Cir. Sincerely, ���1.hu_ /J1trtrt..L, SIGN NAME ;;r;CG._L,/ELJN/; JIii OtJfZE PRINT NAME ITEM11/2-LATE BACKUP BEFORE AFTER c COPYRIGHT 2025 HUGH JEFFERSON RANDOLPH ARCHITECTS Date: 04.30.25 WALKER RESIDENCE ITEM11/3-LATE BACKUP BEFORE AFTER c COPYRIGHT 2025 HUGH JEFFERSON RANDOLPH ARCHITECTS Date: 04.30.25 WALKER RESIDENCE ITEM11/4-LATE BACKUP BEFORE AFTER c COPYRIGHT 2025 HUGH JEFFERSON RANDOLPH ARCHITECTS Date: 04.30.25 WALKER RESIDENCE ITEM11/5-LATE BACKUP BEFORE AFTER c COPYRIGHT 2025 HUGH JEFFERSON RANDOLPH ARCHITECTS Date: 04.30.25 WALKER RESIDENCE ITEM11/6-LATE BACKUP ITEM11/7-LATE BACKUP ITEM11/8-LATE BACKUP ITEM11/9-LATE BACKUP ITEM11/10-LATE BACKUP
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment-Sign Variance Decision Sheet Item 02 DATE: May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2025-0003 ___-____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___A____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ABSTAINED ___-____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: Colton Gohlke OWNER: Ascension Seton – Maria Vinhais ADDRESS: 4900 MUELLER BLVD VARIANCE REQUESTED: 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 not exceed the lesser of (a) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (b) for a sign other than a multi-tenant sign, 200 square feet; or (c) for a multi-tenant sign, 250 square feet. (G) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (1) 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (2) 6 feet above grade at the base of the sign. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 14, 8-28-17. 25-10-131 - ADDITIONAL FREESTANDING SIGNS PERMITTED. (A) This section applies in the expressway corridor, downtown, and commercial sign districts. (B) In this section, "lot" includes contiguous lots used for a single use or unified development. (C) For a lot with total street frontage of more than 400 feet, two freestanding …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 03 DATE: Monday, May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Niccolo A Sacco (D6) _______Sameer S Birring (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Jeffery L Bowen (M) _______Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT; November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; December 9, 2024 POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025; January 13, 2025 POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO FEBRUARY 10, 2025; FEB 10, 2025 POSTPONED TO MAY 12, 2025; MAY 12, 2025 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 04 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0005 ___-____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: Maximiliano Martinez OWNER: Death and Taxes ADDRESS: 2136 7TH ST Section 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, space from one (1) (required) to zero (0) (requested) and minimum on-site accessible space from one (1) (required) to zero (0) (requested) in order to remodel an existing restaurant in a “CS-CO-MU-NP”, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) Section 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the Note: Per Land Development Code: 25-6-471 – OFF-STREET PARKING. (A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), off-street motor vehicle parking is not required. This article shall govern over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance, unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. This article applies to all uses and to specific regulating plans, Transit Oriented Development areas (TODs), and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs) that incorporate this chapter by reference. A planned unit development (PUD) that includes specific off-site parking requirements controls over this article. A minimum of one on-site accessible space is required. The minimum number of accessible spaces is calculated by (B) taking 100 percent of the parking previously required for the use under Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street Loading Requirements and Former Off-Street Parking Requirements) and using that result to determine the number of accessible parking spaces required under the Building Code. Source: Section 13-5-97(f), (g) and (i); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031120-44; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20231102-028, Pt. 41, 11-13-23. 25-6-474 - PARKING FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (A) (1) (2) (3) that uses 100 percent of the parking spaces previously required for the use under Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street Loading Requirements and Former Off-Street Parking Requirements). A site must have: a parking facility that is accessible to a person with disabilities; routes of travel that connect the accessible elements of the site; and the number of accessible …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 05 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0010 ___-____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: Adam Stephens OWNER: Adam Stephens ADDRESS: 801 29TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3: - Definitions and Measurement, Section 3.3 (Gross Floor Area), 3.3.3 (B) to exclude a habitable portion of a building that is below grade if the habitable portion does not extend beyond the first story footprint (required) to a non-habitable portion of a building that is below grade (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition of an existing single family residence in an “LO-MU-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP”, Limited Office - Mixed-Use – Conditional Overlay – Density Bonus Equitable Transit-Oriented Development - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West University Neighborhood Plan). NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3: - Definitions and Measurement, Section 3.3 Gross Floor Area 3.3.3. Porches, basements, and attics that meet the following requirements shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area: A. A ground floor porch, including a screened porch, provided that: 1. the porch is not accessible by automobile and is not connected to a driveway; and 2. the exemption may not exceed 200 square feet if a porch has habitable space or a balcony above it. B. A habitable portion of a building that is below grade if: 1. The habitable portion does not extend beyond the first-story footprint and is: a. Below natural or finished grade, whichever is lower; and b. Surrounded by natural grade for at least 50% of its perimeter wall area, if the habitable portion is required to be below natural grade under Paragraph 1.a. 2. The finished floor of the first story is not more than three feet above the average elevation at the intersections of the minimum front yard setback line and the side property lines. C. A habitable portion of an attic, if: 1. The roof above it is not a flat or mansard roof and has a slope of …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 06 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0011 ___-____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: Robert Cheatham OWNER: Robert Cheatham ADDRESS: 2704 LA MESA DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: 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 front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 22 feet (requested) in order to expand a front porch to a Single-Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Dawson Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve; Board member Brian Poteet second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: as the house is built in 1948 and since it was annexed, it was considered existing non- conforming as it has a 24 ft 8 inches setback, current code would permit a new house to have a 15 foot setback, because it’s non-conforming, it’s a little odd that its not allowed to enjoy a 15 foot setback. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: preserving the house and making it livable and more enjoyable for the neighbors.. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: not many existing non-conforming houses within the area, the area of character the variance will not alter the character. 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: several houses in the neighborhood all enjoy a smaller setback and extending the front porch will just bring more openness and general neighborly feeling to the area. Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 07 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0012 ___-____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: Brendan McEntee OWNER: Dessau Lutheran Cemetery – Kent Saathoff ADDRESS: 13300 DESSAU RD Lot size requirements from 10 acres (required) to two tracts consisting of 2.62 acres VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: and 1.233 acres (requested) and (requested) Lot width to decrease from 100 feet (required) to two tracts each at 15 feet in order to subdivide three existing lots into two proposed lots in a “DR-H”, Development Reserve-Historic Landmark zoning district. 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: DR zoning tracks require 10 acre minimum and a 100 foot of lot width, as they are landlocked under a current configuration, giving them access to Dessau, is what is needed. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: while two lots exist in the configuration and have amicably gotten along, in order to make it legal, need to have some kind of access and relief on lot size in order to be able to get back there. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: usually don’t see a cemetery lot buried in the back and it probably works in association with the church. 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: as the variance would allow a subdivision and access to the property that has been landlocked for a number of years. Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 08 DATE: Monday May 12, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0013 ___-____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: Donna Carter OWNER: Lynn Sherman ADDRESS: 3505 GREENWAY VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 23 feet (requested) and to 54.5% (requested) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% (maximum allowed) in order to remodel, maintain and add an addition to an existing 2 story Single-Family residence in a “SF-2-CO-NP”, Single-Family-Combined Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hancock Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve with the conditions of a rainwater capture system being installed and the carport remains in place, only the column can be moved; Board member Bianca Medina-Leal second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED WITH THE CONDITIONS OF A RAINWATER CAPTURE SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED AND THE CARPORT REMAINS IN PLACE, ONLY THE COLUMN CAN BE MOVED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the subject property provides access to the adjacent properties reducing a significant portion of impervious cover to provide access for the neighbors, and that drive is completely counted against this lot. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the building and the driveway are permitted and constructed when the historic estate was divided this joint access easement, don’t see many joint access driveways that go through the property that completely get counted under one lot and the angle in order to get into the carport is a little extreme. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: as the code changed since the original subdivision occurred and that it is born directly on this particular property and the natural site condition, drainage, protected trees just make it a little bit difficult to provide mitigation. …
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 …
