BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 34 feet 9 inches and decrease 45 degree angle side setback plane to 0 degrees on west side. CASE: C15-2021-0001 BOA DATE: January 11th, 2021 ADDRESS: 703 Fletcher St OWNER: Rooster Res 1 LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: John Meyer ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CEN 35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD SUMMARY: erect a new Single-Family Residence ISSUES: substandard lot width 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 Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition D-4/1 D-4/2 D-4/3 D-4/4 D-4/5 D-4/6 D-4/7 D-4/8 D-4/9 D-4/10 D-4/11 D-4/12 703 FLETCHER 705 FLETCHER PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: STREET VIEW (CURRENT) PAGE 1 D-4/13 705 FLETCHER 703 FLETCHER PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: AREA MAP PAGE 2 D-4/14 PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: SITE PLAN PAGE 3 D-4/15 D ST R S 3 D ST N S 2 ST ST S 1 W LIVE OAK ST PROPOSED LOTS (703 + 705 FLETCHER ST) OTHER SUBSTANDARD LOTS (LESS THAN 50’ WIDE) FLETCHER ST E V T A S E R K C A O W OLTO RF ST PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: NEIGHBORHOOD MAP PAGE 4 D-4/16 PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: SITE SECTION PAGE 5 D-4/17 CURRENT ALLOWABLE AREA PROPOSED ALLOWABLE AREA 24’-6” 14’-6” 24’-6” 19’-6” ADDITIONAL ALLOWABLE AREA ADDITIONAL ALLOWABLE AREA PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: STREET VIEW PAGE 6 D-4/18 CURRENT ALLOWABLE AREA PROPOSED ALLOWABLE AREA 24’-6” 14’-6” 24’-6” 19’-6” ADDITIONAL ALLOWABLE AREA ADDITIONAL ALLOWABLE AREA PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: OVERHEAD VIEW PAGE 7 D-4/19 PROJECT NAME: 703 + 705 FLETCHER ST IMAGE NAME: ARTICULATION DIAGRAM PAGE 8 D-4/20 SUBSTANDARD LOT WIDTH (34’-9” EACH) HARDSHIP ASKING FOR (LDC 25-2-492-D) 1. PERMISSION TO BUILD ON A LOT WITH A SUBSTANDARD LOT WIDTH 2. REMOVAL OF THE MCMANSION SIDE SETBACK PLANES BETWEEN THE TWO LOTS (LDC 25-2 Subchapter F Article 2.6A) …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2021-0002 BOA DATE: January 11th, 2021 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 705 Fletcher St OWNER: Rooster Res 1 LP ZONING: SF-3-NP (Bouldin Creek) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 34 feet 9 inches and decrease 45 degree angle side setback plane to 0 degrees on east side. SUMMARY: erect a new Single-Family Residence ISSUES: substandard lot width 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 Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition D-5/1 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application - - - For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ 705 Fletcher Austin Texas 78704 ____________________________________________________________________________ BEING THE WEST 35 FEET OF THE EAST 205 FEET OF BLOCK 3, BAWCOM ____________________________________________________________________________ SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING _________________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ _____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ SF-3-NP ________________________________________________ John Meyer ________________________________________________ Rooster Res 1 LP December 3 2020 ______________________________________________________________ New construction of a single family home of approximately 3100 SF ____________ | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 6/26/20 | Page 4 of 8 D-5/2 ____________________________________________________________________________ I am requesting variances from the Land Development Code for a SF-3 Residential lot: ____________________________________________________________________________ #1) LDC 25-2-492 (D) 50' min lot width to be changed to 34'-9" lot width ____________________________________________________________________________ #2) LDC 25-2 Subchapter F Article 2.6A Side Setback Planes specifying 45 Deg angle above ____________________________________________________________________________ 15' above grade be removed from the shared lot line between 703 & 705 Fletcher (see below) Section 2: Variance Findings ____________________________________________________________________________ This lot was created March,1948 and received water and wastewater services at that time. ____________________________________________________________________________ There has been a house located on this lot for most of the time since its creation and has been ____________________________________________________________________________ sold to different owners over the years. (PRESENTATION PAGE 1: AREA MAP) ____________________________________________________________________________ Single Family Residential use in SF3 zoning is a reasonable use. LDC 25-2-492(D) mandates a minimum 50' lot width for SF3 lots. Therefore without a variance the subject property could ____________________________________________________________________________ not have …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2021-0008 BOA DATE: January 11th, 2021 ADDRESS: 3708 Robinson Ave OWNER: Sarah Haynie COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Joel Nolan ZONING: SF-3-NP (Upper Boggy Creek NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26 BLK 2 OLT 29 DIV C UNIVERSITY PARK SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s SUMMARY: erect an Accessory Dwelling Unit ISSUES: properties in neighborhood have STR’s ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP CS-MU-V-CO-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Cherrywood Neighborhood Association Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team D-6/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department One Texas Center | Phone: 512.978.4000 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ Subdivision Legal Description: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _________________________________ Block(s): _____________________________ Outlot: _________________________________ Division: _____________________________ Zoning District: ___________________________________________________________________ I/We ________________________________________________ on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for ________________________________________________ affirm that on Month , Day , Year , hereby apply for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment for consideration to (select appropriate option below): Erect Attach Complete Remodel Maintain Other: ____________ Type of Structure: ______________________________________________________________ City of Austin | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application 09/11/2015 | Page 4 of 8 3708 Robinson AvenueUniversity Park Subdivision26229CSF-3Joel Nolan / Nolan StudioSarah & Jackson McIntoshOctober72020Accessory Dwelling UnitSarah …
Address: 3708 Robinson Avenue, Austin Texas 78722 Applicant: Joel Nolan OVERVIEW OF REQUEST Land Development Code 25-2-774 Two Family Residential Use C2a. The second dwelling unit must be located at least 10’ to the rear or side of the principal structure C2b. The second dwelling unit must be above a detached garage Approval of this request would allow for the remodel & addition of an existing detached storage building: 1. To remain in its current location, closer than the required 10’ offset from the principal structure 2. Allow for the new ADU to be built on the ground floor, not above a detached garage as required by the code above. 3. Seeking to remove Short Term Rental Limitation set on previous approval. 4. Seeking to remove build-able area limitation set on previous approval. •Existing Lot Size: 6,471 sf •Existing Impervious Cover: 42% •Proposed Impervious Cover: 40% •Maximum size of new Accessory Dwelling Unit: 970 sf. The maximum size of an ADU to 1,100 square feet or 0.15 FAR whichever is smaller •Proposed size of new Accessory Dwelling Unit: +/- 800 sf 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAMS 3708 Robinson Avenue Austin Texas 78722CASE NO. C15-2021-0008D-6/1-PRESENTATION N 29°50'00" E 50.00' 610' 10' REAR YARD SETBACK 18'-0" FULL CRZ 9'-0" 1/2 CRZ 4'-6" 1/4 CRZ EXISTING PECAN TREE EXISTING WOOD DECK EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE 240 SF 12'-1 3/4" " 8 / 5 1 - ' 0 1 " 0 - ' 0 1 3'-4 3/8" 6'-7 5/8" 8'-8 3/4" 10'-0" 10' OFFSET FROM MAIN RESIDENCE " 6 7 . 9 2 1 W " 9 0 1 1 ° 0 6 N ' K C A B T E S D R A Y E D S I ' 5 EXISTING COVERED PORCH & STEPS TO GRADE EXISTING WOOD FENCE & GATE 608' EXISTING WOOD FENCE PORTION OF EXISTING DRIVEWAY TO BE REMOVED TO STAY UNDER THE IMPERVIOUS COVER LIMITATIONS 278 SF EXISTING SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE 1,675 SF " 0 0 . 0 3 1 E " 0 0 0 1 ° 0 6 S ' K C A B T E S D R A Y E D S I ' 5 A/C GM M E U U 25' FRONT YARD SETBACK EXISTING COVERED PORCH & STEPS TO GRADE EXISTING CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PARKING U U U U U U PARKING U U U …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday NOVEMBER 9, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0057 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) 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 E-1/1 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 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 E-1/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-4 DATE: Monday October 12, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0057 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday December 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____Y___Ada Corral ____Y___Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____-___Rahm McDaniel -OUT ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____Y___Veronica Rivera ____Y___Yasmine Smith ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____Y___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ____-___Donny Hamilton (Alternate) 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. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: E-2/1 (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman E-2/2 E-2/3 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday November 09, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) N/A ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) N/A ___N____Donny Hamilton (Alternate 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 …
Granted 10 BOA Monthly Report July 2020-June 2021 December 14, 2020 1) 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs permitted) (C) to increase the total number of freestanding signs 2) Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R 3) 25- 2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 4) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback and 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback 5) 25- 2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations)(B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback and (C) (2) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope 6) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) setback requirements to decrease the minimum side yard setback and 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to increase the impervious cover 7) 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites)(B)(2) reduce setback and (C) (1) (b) increase height limit and (C)(2)(b) increase height limit 8) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum front yard setback and 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum rear yard setback and 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces 9) 25- 2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations)(B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback and (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope 10) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (a) to increase the total area of a Second Dwelling Unit and to increase the second floor area PP Cases 1 1) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Dec. interpretations 1 new inquiries 0 0 8 The deposition of the case items: 24 A. Granted 11 B. Postponed 0 C. Withdrawn 7 D. Denied E. Discussion Items 51 (Added dec# 2020) F-1/1 Granted 3 PP Cases 4 Withdrawn Denied 0 3 November 9, 2020 1) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for one (1) wall sign, one (1) blade sign, and a vinyl letter board, all illuminated 2) 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 …
Board of Adjustment Training & Staff Support Workgroup 2020-07-02 (Leighton-Burwell, Hawthorne, Von Ohlen & Bailey) -- UPDATED Results /Action Items Proposed by the Workgroup (for discussion and possible action by the whole Board at upcoming BOA Meeting): 1. We want to start BOA trainings ASAP (thanks to our Liaison, this is already underway). 2. We want to have knowledgeable staff available at our hearings to answer questions regarding issues outside of BOA Liaison’s expertise (residential zoning), such was Lake Austin, Signage, Waterfront Overlay, etc. 3. We want to find out status of GIS mapping efforts showing history of BOA cases (location, type, etc.). 4. We want to build new bridges with City Staff and repair relationships from past situations. In addition, we want to be able to increase staff accountability without it appearing as a personal attack. 5. We want to know what the Department Supervisors need / want from BOA to better support each other and our joint processes. 6. We want to temper our deliberations to be focused on the facts of the cases before us and be less inflammatory or confrontational towards applicants and staff. 7. We want to hold ourselves accountable and our BOA colleagues in a civil and respectful manner. 8. We want to create processes for transitions in BOA leadership and for additions of new members to our Board. 9. We want to include training on the role the legislature plays in the BOA. Specifically how we are governed by both City and State mandates and what that means in how we operate. F-2/1
MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department DATE: May 22, 2020 SUBJECT: UNO Sign Regulations The Planning and Zoning Department is requesting the Commission initiate an amendment to the UNO ordinance to correct an inadvertent change made to the sign regulations in the ordinance. In November 2019 the City Council approved changes to the UNO ordinance. One of those changes was intended to address signs above the second story of a building. Those signs were required to be cut in or engraved into the structure of the building. If the name of a building were placed on the facade this made it physically difficult to change the name in the future. It was agreed by the stakeholders to remove this requirement. In making this change to the ordinance a mistake was made and the result is all illuminated signs were prohibited in the UNO area. This is not what was intended or agreed to by the stakeholders. Also, because the UNO sign regulations are also used in TODs and the North Burnet/Gateway Plan this mistake carries over to other areas. Staff is asking for the opportunity to correct the ordinance. We will be working with the same stakeholders involved in the November revisions. If you need additional information, please contact me by email or 512-974-3207. Cc: Andy Linseisen, Assistant Director, DSD F-3/1
City Council & City Manager, WHEREAS, the members of the Austin Board of Adjustment (“BOA”), 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 WHEREAS, the metropolitan area of the City of Austin has approximately 11% of its 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, 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, a large number of the recent BOA cases have been for issues related primarily to commercial development and large home/real estate developers instead of homes of working or middle class neighborhoods; 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 ie. 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 OF AUSTIN: The Board of Adjustment hereby …
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 WHEREAS, the metropolitan area of the City of Austin has approximately 11% of its 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, 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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Board of Adjustment Meeting 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 Reunión del Board of Adjustment la 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 …
January 5, 2021 Claudia Salguero 2402 Guadalupe St Unit B Austin TX, 78705 Re: C16-2021-0001 Property Description: LOT 1 *& S.67 FT OF LOT 2 OLT 49 DIVISION D Dear Claudia, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from the following section from the Land Development Code: Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay - Zoning District Signs) (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. (required); to construct (2) two illumination 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) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variances requested, 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 of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
January 5, 2021 Michael Gaudini 2552 Guadalupe St Austin TX, 78705 Re: C16-2021-0003 Dear Michael, Property Description: LOT A OLT 50 DIV D HITCHCOCK SUBD RESUB OF LOTS 8 & 9 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from the following section 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 side of building. (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building facade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side of building. (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) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variances requested, 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 of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES 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
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Adam Stephens Ramirez, Elaine " C16-2021-0003 2552 Guadalupe Friday, January 08, 2021 5:07:24 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, CANPAC, the city designated contact team for the planning area containing this project requests a postponement of this BOA case. After receiving the notice I reached out to the applicant at the phone number listed on the application and have not received a call back. Thank you, Adam Stephens and Bart Whatley, CANPAC co-chairs Adam Stephens (NMLS 216606) 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. C-2/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Betsy Greenberg Ramirez, Diana; Ramirez, Elaine C16-2021-0003 -- 2552 Guadalupe St Sign Variances Wednesday, January 06, 2021 10:46:05 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, Please include the information below with the members of the Board of Adjustment and post in the case backup. The University Neighborhood Overlay (including sign regulations) was revised by Austin City Council on November 14, 2019 (item 67). This was the conclusion of a process that included neighborhood groups, members of the development community, Codes and Ordinances joint committee, Planning Commission, and the City Council. The sign regulations were revised specifically so that developers would not have to seek a variance on signage when they built something new. And yet, this developer is not only seeking variances for 12 signs, but the signs have already been installed. To approve the variances, the applicant must show a hardship that prevents them from complying with the code or using the property as intended. This property has no hardships that would warrant ignoring the code. Please do not approve the requested sign variances and require the applicant to remove the signs that do not meet the code. Thank you for your attention and service. Betsy Greenberg 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. C-2/2-LATE BACKUP
January 7, 2021 Lila Nelson 3707 Rivercrest Dr Austin TX, 78746 Re: C15-2020-0025 Property Description: LOT 21A BLK D * RESUB OF LT 66 BLK A & LT 21 BLK D RIVERCREST ADDN SEC 2 Dear Lila, 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 sections 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. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request 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 of the above review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74- 98e7-56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES 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
January 7, 2021 Linda Sullivan 1112 Harvard St Austin TX, 78702 Property Description: LOT 8 BLK 4 GRANDVIEW PLACE Re: C15-2020-0067 Dear Linda, 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 25-6-472 (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 Austin Energy does not oppose requested variance. If you require further information or have any questions, please reach out to my 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
