June 3, 2021 Chalice McGee 6141 Jumano Ln Austin TX, 78749 Property Description: LOT 8 BLK C LEGEND OAKS SEC 7 Re: C15-2021-0036 Dear Chalice, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-899 (D) (E) (F) (Fences as Accessory Uses); to increase the height permitted from 6 feet (required) to 8 feet (requested) in order to maintain a recently constructed 8 ft. fence in an “SF-2-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the requested height variance for the eight ft. fence, provided 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 owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
June 3, 2021 RUBEN VALDES 1206 W Oltorf St Austin TX, 78704 Property Description: LOT 5 BLK A SOUTHWOOD SEC 1 Re: C15-2021-0055 Dear Ruben, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of 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 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport and Covered Entry in a “SF-6-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). Austin Energy does not oppose the requested front yard setback variance, provided 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 owners /applicants’ expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
1206 W OLTORF FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE APPLICANT /SPEAKER : RUBEN VALDES CV # 2021-015186 F-2/1-PRESENTATION A HOME SHOULD PROVIDE COVERED PARKING • Safety • Prevents Property Damage • Design provides privacy to the house F-2/2-PRESENTATION PROTECTED TREES Cart port cannot be situated anywhere else without envading an easement, setback or protected tree F-2/3-PRESENTATION CRIME IS HIGH • Due to the Nature of the Design this cart port provides Privacy • We have been victims of crimes multiple times F-2/4-PRESENTATION WE NEED TO FEEL SAFE! F-2/5-PRESENTATION
Board of Adjustment Meeting June 14, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held June 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 14, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (June 13, 2021 the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment - FECHA de la reunion (June 14, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (June 13, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion June 14, 2021, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (June 13, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
D-4/1-LATE BACKUP D-4/2-LATE BACKUP SRCC Neighborhood Association SRCC Executive Committee Meeting Minutes – May 4, 2021 Posted on May 16, 2021 by Secretary SRCC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING – MINUTES TUESDAY, May 4, 2021 7:00 PM Zoom Teleconference via THE INTERNET MINUTES To be sure you get a vote, be a member. You can join or renew online www.srccatx.org. Not sure if you are current? Email membership@srccatx.org and we’ll let you know. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 1. 7:00 Meeting procedures, Zoom tools, etiquette, welcome & introductions of new members Presenter throughout: Cynthia Milne, President, unless otherwise noted. (8 min) The Chair introduced the new officers and new officer roles. There was discussion about capturing the Zoom chat. 2. 7:08 Membership & voting announcements. Reminder that SRCC current dues status is required to participate in SRCC business and actions such as voting and making motions. (2 min) 3. 7:10 Approve minutes from April 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Reminder: schedule for Executive meetings: 1st Tuesday of most months; 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Location: teleconference during 2020 (eventually will return to Good Shepherd on the Hill). Remaining meeting dates in 2021: GM May 18; EC Jun 1 (tentative); GM Jun 15; EC (tentative) Aug 3; GM Aug 17; EC Sept 7 (tentative); GM Sept 21; EC Oct 5 (tentative); GM Oct 19; GM Nov 16; EC Dec 7. (5 min) There were no comments or corrections to the minutes, and they were approved as posted. D-4/3-LATE BACKUP NPCT – nothing to report ANC – had a meeting on April 28, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly spoke. There was discussion about the homeless situation. The City Manager attended and provided updates related to Winter Storm URI, with several department heads (including Austin Energy and Austin Water). They are eliminating water usage from the month of February for wastewater averaging purposes. CodeNext sounds like it is still on hold. SCWAB – At the last meeting there was discussion related to the new board. Held elections and re-elected the SCC – nothing to report president and vice-chair. St Ed’s – nothing to report Ad Hoc LDC – the development side is very well organized, and are petitioning the legislature. The Chair asked that anyone willing to testify against CodeNext contact her to get on the record. Ad Hoc DEI – the folks on the committee have been overloaded and …
Written comments must be submitted to the contact person listed on the notice before 9 a.m. the day of the public hearing to be viewed by the Board the night of the meeting. Your comments should include the name of the board or commission, or Council; the scheduled date of the public hearing; the Case Number; and the contact person listed on the notice. All comments received will become part of the public record of this case. Case Number: C15-2021-0036 Contact: Elaine Ramirez; elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov Public Hearing: Board of Adjustment; June 14th, 2021 Your Name (please print) To m o -m j La / Your address(es) affected by this application "JKl am in favor O I object *1*- r Signature Date Daytime Telephone: S 1^-9%O 6 08 Comments: PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Although applicants and/or their agent(s) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. However, if you do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application’s hearing to a later date, or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or pommission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. A board or commission’s decision may be appealed by a person with standing to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: • delivering a written statement to the board or commission before or during the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice)-, or appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; • and: • occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; • is the record owner of property within 500 feet …
From: Sent: To: Ramirez, Elaine Subject: Case15-2021-0055 Thursday, June 10, 2021 12:47 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Annabelle Valle. I am Power of Attorney for Joe Bobby Eurebia who lives at 1211 Southwood Rd. Mr Eurebia is a disabled individual with a mental disability. As his representative, I feel that he would not object to the proposed variance. Any improvement to a home in his neighborhood should also benefit him. So I do not want to voice any opposition to this request. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (512) 587-4860. Thank you. Annabelle Valle POA for Joe Bobby Eurebia 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. file:///Coacd/...A%20PACKET6%20JUN%2014,%202021/BOA%20LATE%20BACKUP%20JUNE%2014,%202021/Case15-2021-0055.txt[6/10/2021 1:19:21 PM] F-2/1-LATE BACKUP
Ramirez, Elaine From: Sent: To: Subject: Julie Malouf Monday, June 14, 2021 12:48 PM Ramirez, Elaine Proposed variance for 1601 Brackenridge St *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, This email serves to confirm our strong opposition to the setback variance application for 1601 Brackenridge St, Austin 78704. This is a double corner property that is exposed to streets on three sides, Brackenridge St., Monroe Ave. and Drake Ave, and while other "surrounding" structures referred to in the application have been granted setback exceptions, corners have different setback rules for a reason. This is a high traffic corner, as Monroe is a main artery to and from the shops and restaurants on South Congress. There is a high volume of kids on bicycles and scooters, many of which pay little attention to traffic laws and their surroundings. The proposed reduction from 25' to 5' will greatly reduce visibility at the intersection of Monroe and Drake and the ability to anticipate issues with oncoming traffic or bicycles, unnecessarily putting people's lives at risk. At approximately 6400 square feet, there is plenty of space for a structure to exist on the lot at 1601 Brackenridge St. without needing to reduce the setback from the street and endanger lives. We respectfully ask you to please decline this proposed variance for the reasons mentioned above. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Julie Malouf Property owner - 1611 Drake Ave 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. 1 T HE F AS ANO F IR M DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW KAREN FASANO, J.D., LL.M 732.825.7140 PHONE 732.865.7166 FACSIMILE www.fasanofirm.org 882 NAVESINK RIVER ROAD RUMSON, NEW JERSEY 07760 1509 Alta Vista Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 June 14, 2021 Re: This letter shall serve as formal opposition to the proposed setback variance relative to the VIA EMAIL Elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov 1604 Brackenridge Street, Austin Texas 78704 Proposed Setback Variance Dear Ms. Ramirez: above-mentioned property (hereinafter “1604 Brackenridge”). 1604 Brackenridge is a corner lot located in a residential neighborhood/tourist destination at a busy intersection just off South Congress Avenue with a high volume of predestination, bicycle, and motorized traffic. The proposed setback reduction from twenty-five (25) feet to five (5) feet is an egregious …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 DATE: June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne ABSTAINING ___-____Don Leighton-Burwell (no vote/late) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Gaudini OWNER: Timothy Finley ADDRESS: 2552 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Moxy Hotel in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building.(G) A wall sign is permitted if the sign complies with this subsection. (1) One projecting sign for each building façade is permitted (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstaining); Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veronica Rivera motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. (RENOTICE) VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Daniel Salazar OWNER: Enez Salinas ADDRESS: 2810 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two- Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021 Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. (RENOTIFICATION NEEDED) VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE APRIL 12, 2021 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 rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 4 feet 6 inches (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant with condition that the wall adjacent to rear be fire rated; Board Member Nicholl Wade seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITION THAT THE WALL …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-10 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0049 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Perry Hunt OWNER: Amias Maldonado and Lena Banks ADDRESS: 1025 ELLINGSON LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-1463 (Secondary Apartment Regulations) (C) (5) (a) to increase Floor to Area ratio from 15% (required) to 15.87% (requested) in order to maintain a Secondary Apartment in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hancock Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2-1463 - SECONDARY APARTMENT REGULATIONS (C) The secondary apartment: (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any. BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: existing structure, not common for existing structure to be built this far back on the property, can be consider secondary unit, to reuse this structure from 1957 currently with 966 sf limit, 50 years later is odd. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: with lot size, ADU limited to 966 sq ft, home exist back of the property, it is actually really unique. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: there are not any homes in direct area that are in the same configuration. 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: property will conform to .4 FAR overall, even though there is a slight amount square footage more in the existing structure, site will comply with .4 FAR ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-11 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0051 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Peter Pevoto ADDRESS: 106 AND 108 COMAL ST 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: a) and b) order to erect a Single Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant as per drawings D-11/14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED AS PER DRAWINGS D-11/14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) the combined dimensions of the lot would equate to a 75ft wide by 50ft deep lot, which using standard setbacks of 25ft on the front lot line and 10ft on the back lot line, would only allow for a 15ft maximum depth of the home, which is not functional, the maximum footprint (considering also 10ft setback from the alley and a 5ft setback on the side yard) would only be 900 sf which is only 23% of the lot size, this would also not allow for adequate parking as code requires 2 spaces for a single family. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: these are two tiny, empty, legally-platted lots that do not quality for Small Lot Amnesty by themselves, so will be combining them both via a UDA in order to build one single family residence on the roughly 3,800 sq combined lot, no other lots or homes face Comal St within 8 blocks of this site, so front yard setback averaging is impossible, the only existing homes facing Comal have front yard setbacks less than 10ft. (b) The …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-12 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0028 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/AGENT: David Morgan ADDRESS: 3406 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (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 (required), to 6 ft. 7 in. from the principal structure (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and a) must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure; or b) above a detached garage. BOARD’S DECISION: MAY 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUT TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with condition that the ADU is not used for STR (Short-term rental); Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED WITH CONDITION THAT THE ADU IS NOT USED FOR STR (SHORT-TERM RENTAL). FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: existing structure has 4 large protected trees in front half of property, these trees have CRZ that overlap current structure, demolition and reconstructing of correct proportion is impossible, in taking off addition structure would bring proportion to ADU size. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: has existing structure with 4 large protected trees in front (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 4 protected trees surrounded this small house makes it unique 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 from the front you will be able to see …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____Don Leighton-Burwell (no vote/late) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Lawrence Graham ADDRESS: 5909 BULL CREEK RD 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 rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-3 vote (Board members Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 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 not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: _____________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0027 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Charles Shapiro ADDRESS: 12905 VERONESE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) to 50% (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021; POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; JUNE 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 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 Jessica Cohen Chairman ____________________________ Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0032 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jessica Braun OWNER: Mark Hutchinson ADDRESS: 1601 BRACKENRIDGE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from 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 secondary dwelling unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City 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: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant with condition that the ADU not be used for STR (Short-term rental); Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION THAT THE ADU NOT BE USED FOR STR (SHORT-TERM RENTAL). FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the lot has a front yard setback requirement and both sides of street, street that generally has not have a front yard setback on both sides 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: there is a heritage tree in the middle, a rehab of an existing structure and placing the structure in its single story adjacent to the other structure along the street will be normal in the neighborhood on this particular lot. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: other structures don’t have the historic house, tree and have the historic structure be outstanding. 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: has gone through a stakeholder process, HLC has approved it and other structures along Drake that have …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0033 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___N____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___N____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___-____Vacant ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___N____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Mark Zupan OWNER: Christopher Affinito ADDRESS: 221 LESSIN LN 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 12 feet (requested) in order to erect Multi-Family-Condominiums in an “SF-6-NP”, Condominium residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Dawson Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 5-5 vote (Board members Brooke Bailey, Jessica Cohen, Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett, Carrie Waller nay); MOTION FAILS; DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: SF-6 zoning allows 1 unit per 3,500 SF on site area, based on the site area of approx. 63,597 sf, this property is entitled to 18 condominium residential units, due to the high concentration of heritage trees and valuable “less than heritage” trees, floodplain, and the fact that the property is a through lot, both front and rear of the property face a street, creating additional building setbacks, would only be able to build 14 condo units on this property without creating a larger, attached condo building that would look inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: most properties in the area are much smaller, are zoned SF-3, are not in the floodplain and have a lower concentration of valuable and heritage trees, this property is also unique in that the front and rear both face a street, creating a double front setback which further restricts development compared to other lots. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: other lots in the area do not face a street on three sides and are subject to smaller building setbacks, the combination of these …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday June 14, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0034 __Y____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Don Leighton-Burwell __Y_____Rahm McDaniel __Y_____Darryl Pruett __Y_____Agustina Rodriguez __-_____Michael Von Ohlen __Y_____Nicholl Wade __-_____Vacant __-_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __Y_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Eric and Melissa Puga ADDRESS: 5409 AVENUE H VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the LDC 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 43.31% (requested) in order to add an addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant as per drawing D-6/10; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED AS PER DRAWING D-6/10. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: a variance for an addition 207 sf is beyond 40% FAR to add onto family residence, is just over 1,100 sf, very limited in space, seeking a variance to increase the home to a total of approx. 1,400 sq 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: current property includes a garage apartment which was built prior to buying the residence 12 years ago, this will allows to stay in the neighborhood, seeking to build a single floor addition that will include an additional bedroom, have support from the neighborhood association. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: garage apartment is unique to this property as it was built prior to buying the home, it has substantial impact on FAR 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 front elevation of the home will remain intact and will preserve the original 1951 pier and beam foundation and design, the addition will only …
