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Jan. 11, 2021

F-5 BOA WORKGROUP ASSISTANCE - FINAL DRAFT LATE BACKUP original pdf

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City Council & City Manager, WHEREAS, the members of the Austin Board of Adjustment (“BOA”), agree that fees have increased to a point that many socioeconomically challenged families in the City have been priced out of the ability to have their due process rights met at the Board of Adjustment; and WHEREAS, the BOA would like to give a fair and equitable hearing to all citizens that believe they deserve a special exception to, or a hardship variance from, the land development code; and residents below the federal poverty limit who would be severely challenged or unable to pay the BOA current fee thereby preventing these citizens experiencing issues with Austin’s complex land development code from being able to come to our Board for relief; and WHEREAS, the metropolitan area of the City of Austin has approximately 11% of its WHEREAS, further complicating the situation there is a current public health crisis in the form of SARS-CoV-2 that has resulted in mass unemployment and loss of income; and WHEREAS, there has been a noticeable lack of applications from the working or middle class neighborhoods in recent BOA cases and the majority have been for issues related primarily to commercial development and large home/real estate developers; and WHEREAS, in the past the City of Austin has a history of providing financial assistance programs to assist its citizens and has been at the forefront of implementing policy that provides equity and access to government to all i.e. Austin Energy CAP etc.; and WHEREAS, it is the desire that the City Council and City Manager support a fee assistance program for the Board of Adjustments in which the Board fully understands that the current fee structure was intended to reflect the actual cost of services provided by staff within the City, the BOA would like to be clear that any fee assistance program should not result in changes to staffing, rather, that the BOA and the staff provide a public good that should be provided by and supported with tax dollars and fees collected by the city, rather than wholly paid for by socioeconomically challenged applicants; and WHEREAS, the staff that serves the BOA provides exemplary customer service and board support duties, and our city should be proud of the professionalism and knowledge provided by its staff to residents; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY …

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C-1 C16-2021-0001 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0001 DATE: January 11, 2021 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Claudia Salguero OWNER: Kate Ontes ADDRESS: 2402 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) (H) to allow for illumination of two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs in order to provide signage for CVS 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 (H) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA 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. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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C-2 C16-2021-0003 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-2 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 DATE: January 11, 2021 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL 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: a) (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. b) (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side c) (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) FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive …

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D-1 C15-2020-0025 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0025 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: John A Riley ADDRESS: 3707 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code: (a) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 10 feet 5 inches (requested for stairs), and 20 feet (requested for new garage). No structure currently existing. (b) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (E) (2) to increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient more than 35 percent from 0 (zero) percent (not allowed) to 11.5 percent (requested) in order to erect a Single- Family Residence in a "LA", Lake Austin zoning district. Note: LDC Section 25-2-551 (E) (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: 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. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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D-2 C15-2020-0067 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0067 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Micheal and Jeanette Abbink ADDRESS: 1112 HARVARD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 2 spaces (required) to 0 spaces (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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D-3 C15-2020-0083 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL 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. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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D-4 C15-2021-0001 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0001 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 703 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) and b) Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the west side in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 2, 2.6 (A) Side Setback Plane. Except as provided in subsection B. below, an inwardly sloping 45-degree angle side setback plane begins at a horizontal line 15 feet directly above the side property line. The 15-foot height of the horizontal line is established for 40-foot deep portions of the lot beginning at the building line and extending to the rear of the lot, except that the last portion at the rear of the lot may be less than 40 feet deep. 1. the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines, the building line, and a line 40 feet from and parallel to the building line. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot For the first portion, the 15-foot height of the horizontal line is measured at from Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of 2. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. 3. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. 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 …

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D-5 C15-2021-0002 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0002 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 705 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) and b) Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the east side in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 2, 2.6 (A) Side Setback Plane. Except as provided in subsection B. below, an inwardly sloping 45-degree angle side setback plane begins at a horizontal line 15 feet directly above the side property line. The 15-foot height of the horizontal line is established for 40-foot deep portions of the lot beginning at the building line and extending to the rear of the lot, except that the last portion at the rear of the lot may be less than 40 feet deep. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot from Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility For the first portion, the 15-foot height of the horizontal line is measured at For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of 1. the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines, the building line, and a line 40 feet from and parallel to the building line. 2. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. 3. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. 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 …

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D-6 C15-2021-0008 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0008 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Joel Nolan OWNER: Sarah Haynie ADDRESS: 3708 ROBINSON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s 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. 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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E-1 C15-2020-0057 WD DS original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0057 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Lauren Jones OWNER: Bryan E. Mayo ADDRESS: 901 TERRELL HILL DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and b) Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story from 3 feet (maximum allowed) to 8 feet (requested) above the "average elevation" in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 3, 3.3.3 (B) (2) Gross Floor Area states Porches, basements, and attics that meet the following requirements shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area: (B) 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. from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. Nov 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 11, 2021 AS PER APPLICANT’S REQUEST; January 11, 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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E-2 C15-2020-0069 PP DS FEB 8 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Courntey Mogonye-McWhorter OWNER: Malia Muir ADDRESS: 1230 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) (canal only) in order to erect a Single- Family Residence in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. DEC 14, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to January 11, 2021, and Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANURARY 11, 2021. Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 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 Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for

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APPROVED MINUTES FOR JAN 11, 2021 original pdf

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Versión en español a continuación. Board of Adjustment MINUTES January 11, 2021 Board of Adjustment to be held January 11, 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 (January 10, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 11, 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, (January 10, 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 A-1/1 Minutos del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (January 11, 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 (January 10, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (January 10, 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 teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar …

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A-1 BOA DRAFT MINUTES FOR NOV 9, 2020 original pdf

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MINUTES November 9, 2020 Modifications Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment to be held November 9, 2020 with Social Distancing The Board of Adjustment on November 9, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 8, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 9, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (November 8, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 November 8, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1 /1 Reunión del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (November 9, 2020) a la 5:30 pm http://www.atxn.tv 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 (November 8, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Elaine Ramirez 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion-November 8, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / …

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C-1 C16-2020-0009 ADV PACKET original pdf

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BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2020-0009 BOA DATE: December 14th, 2020 ADDRESS: 7900 FM 1826 Rd OWNER: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Rodney Bennett ZONING: GO-NP (West Oak Hill NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 4.2999AC OF LOT 1 BLK A HAIL SUBD TAXABLE PORTION VARIANCE REQUEST: requesting a 3rd freestanding sign SUMMARY: erect a freestanding sign ISSUES: zero signs on US HWY 290 ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West GO-NP 2 mi ETJ GR-NP; SF-2-NP GR-CO-NP 2 mi ETJ General Office 2 mi. ETJ Community Commercial; Single-Family Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay 2 mi. ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Bike Austin Covered Bridge Property Owners Association Inc. Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan – COA Liaison Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan – Contact Team Oak Hill Trails Association Ridgeview SELTexas Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources C-1/1 HUDSON N O S S O R CANDELARIA PHOENIX Y E EL R A C S O A T L S L A HIL D A N A R G S G RIN P E S H C A P A S U M M E R V A L E Y E L L A H V HIG F L A T R O C K IN DIA N RID G E S G RIN P N S O P U YA S G RIN P R S A D E C 290 6 2 18 E C A R R E T K S U D D A R K R I D G E T WILIG HT M ES A ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY GALLANT FOX NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C16-2020-0009 7900 FM 1826 ROAD This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 417 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. C-1/2 Board of Adjustment Sign Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a …

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D-1 C15-2020-0074 ADV PACKET PART1 original pdf

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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0074 BOA DATE: December 14th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1501 Nickerson St OWNER: Michele Connor COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: William Burkhardt ZONING: SF-3-NCCD-NP (Fairview Park NCCD, South River City NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 BLK 17 SWISHER ADDN VARIANCE REQUEST: increase of FAR from 40% to 41% SUMMARY: remodel/addition to existing Single-Family residence ISSUES: configuration, layout and design constraints of existing primary structure ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NCCD-NP CS-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP SF-3-NCCD-NP Single-Family General Commercial Services Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition South River City Citizens Assn. Zoning Committee of South River City Citizens D-1/1 ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2020-0074 1501 NICKERSON STREET This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 143 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. D-1/2 D-1/3 D-1/4 D-1/5 D-1/6 D-1/7 D-1/8 1501 NICKERSON REMODEL-ADDITION AUSTIN, TX 78704 OCTOBER 28, 2020 SITE LOCATION - SCALE: N.T.S. ISSUE/REVISION DATE: PERMIT MTG. 10/13/2020 BOA 10/28/2020 INFORMATION COV COVER SHEET ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS A1.1 A1.2 EXIST. SITE PLAN & LDC CALCULATIONS DEMOLITION SITE PLAN & NEW SITE PLAN A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A3.1 A3.2 A3.3 A3.4 A4.1 A4.2 A5.1 A5.2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN & DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN & ROOF PLAN ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR PLAN NORTH & EAST ELEVATIONS SOUTH & WEST ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTION & DETAILS WINDOW TYPES INTERIOR ELEVATIONS INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS S-1 S-2 S-3 FOUNDATION PLAN & DETAILS FRAMING PLANS & DETAILS FRAMING DETAILS I E C N E D S E R K N A B - S R O N N O C N O S R E K C N 1 0 5 1 I 4 0 7 8 7 X T N T …

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D-1 C15-2020-0074 ADV PACKET PART2 original pdf

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D-1 C15-2020-0074 ADV PACKET PART3 original pdf

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D-1 C15-2020-0074 ADV PACKET PART4 original pdf

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D-2 C15-2020-0076 ADV PACKET original pdf

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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2020-0076 BOA DATE: December 14th, 2020 ADDRESS: 1605 Brackenridge St OWNER: Gina & Peyton Hill COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Ben May ZONING: SF-3-NP (South River City NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S7FT LOT 2 *& N39FT LOT 3 BLK 12G FAIRVIEW PARK VARIANCE REQUEST: reduce through lot setback from 25 ft. to 5 ft. SUMMARY: erect a Garage with ADU ISSUES: Drake Ave is only are of double-fronting lots in this neighborhood ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Great South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition South River City Citizens Assn. Zoning Committee of South River City Citizens D-2/1 A V E GIBSON THE CIRCLE P A R K I H L L S I D E N E W NIN G ELIZABETH S S E R G N O C MONROE MILTON N O S R E K IC N E K A R D E G RID N E K C A R B MARY ANNIE LOCKHART E T SID S A E MARY ! ! ± SUBJECT TRACT PENDING CASE ! ! ! ! ZONING BOUNDARY NOTIFICATIONS CASE#: LOCATION: C15-2020-0076 1605 BRACKENRIDGE STREET This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 250 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. D-2/2 D-2/3 D-2/4 D-2/5 D-2/6 D-2/7 D-2/8 D-2/9 D-2/10 D-2/11 D-2/12 D-2/13 D-2/14 D-2/15 D-2/16 D-2/17 D-2/18 D-2/19 D-2/20 D-2/21 D-2/22 D-2/23 D-2/24 D-2/25 D-2/26 D-2/27 D-2/28 D-2/29 D-2/30 D-2/31 D-2/32 D-2/33 D-2/34 D-2/35 D-2/36 D-2/37 D-2/38

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