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E-1 C15-2020-0083 PRESENTATION — original pdf
Daniel Salazar 2810 Gonzales St Austin, TX 78702 Case# C15‐2020‐0083 E-1/1/PRESENTATION Variance Request I am requesting a variance from the land development code. This request is for a two family residential lot. The location of the structure is located in the back of the main home. The location of the home is 4.6ft from back of property line. The reason the form was set at its current location was for the safety of my family. I feared for their lives and nothing else. After the form was approved by the City Of Austin. I began to continue with my build. The mistake was not identified City of Austin, until the project was erected. E-1/2/PRESENTATION Framing of foundation E-1/3/PRESENTATION The Hardship • This Pecan Tree is, approximately, 35” DBH. It is an over‐mature, over‐extended tree with a spread about as wide as it is tall. The height is about 35’‐ 40’ tall.” • The City of Austin simply missed the framing and location of the foundation. E-1/4/PRESENTATION E-1/5/PRESENTATION This Pecan Tree is, approximately, 35” DBH. It is an over‐mature, over‐extended tree with a spread about as wide as it is tall. The height is about 35’‐ 40’ tall.” TREE E-1/6/PRESENTATION Location of new build E-1/7/PRESENTATION E-1/8/PRESENTATION E-1/9/PRESENTATION E-1/10/PRESENTATION E-1/11/PRESENTATION E-1/12/PRESENTATION E-1/13/PRESENTATION E-1/14/PRESENTATION E-1/15/PRESENTATION Side of house E-1/16/PRESENTATION E-1/17/PRESENTATION
E-2 C15-2021-0019 ADV PACKET PART1 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-5 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday March 08, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Ada Corral OUT ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___N____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___-____Yasmine Smith NO SHOW ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) ___N____Donny Hamilton (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. 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: E-2/1 _____________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez forE-2/2 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine variance request: 5909 Bull Creek Road Wednesday, March 10, 2021 8:36:35 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine- we have decided to withdraw our application for a variance from the setback requirements for the guest house. We will not be requesting this variance at the April meeting. Thanks for your help and assistance during the process. Larry Graham 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. E-2/3 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-4 DATE: Monday February 08, 2021 CASE NUMBER: …
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F-1 BOA MONTHLY REPORT — original pdf
Granted 6 PP Cases 3 BOA Monthly Report July 2020-June 2021 Mar 8, 2021 1) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 3 signs: (H) to allow for all three (3) signs, one (1) blade, one (1) awning, and one (1) hanging sign to all be illuminated 2) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback 4) 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces 5) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width b)Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane c)Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation 6) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width b)25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane c)Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation 1) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs: 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 2) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two-Family Residential use location 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 5 Mar 2021. Interpretations 0 new inquiries (Added mar# 2021) The deposition of the case items: 35 A. Granted 30 B. Postponed 1 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 8 E. Discussion Items 68 F-1/1 Granted 5 PP Cases 7 Withdrawn 0 Feb 8, 2021 1) appeal challenging staff decision in regards to the number of …
F-3 BOA HB 1475 — original pdf
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F-4 BOA & APPEALS — original pdf
§ 2-1-111 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (A) The Board of Adjustment is established as provided in Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority). (B) The board shall be composed of 11 members. (C) Each board member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (D) The council may appoint alternate board members to serve in the absence of regular members. An alternate member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (E) A regular or alternate board member may be removed by council for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. (F) The board shall: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) board. hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and perform other duties prescribed by ordinance or state law. (G) The board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson and at other times as requested by the (H) The chairperson, or the acting chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. (I) Each case before the board must be heard by at least 75 percent of the board members. (J) The concurring vote of 75 percent of the board members is necessary to: reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of an administrative official; decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); or (3) authorize a variation from the terms of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). (K) The board shall prepare minutes of its proceedings. The minutes shall include the vote of each member on each item before the board and shall state if a member is absent or fails to vote on an item. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080110-048; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20110526-098;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 14, 7-1-15. F-4/1 ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS Division 1. - Reserved.[2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45. - RESERVED. Division 2. - Appeals. § 2-5-61 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR APPEALS. Editor's note— Ord. No. 20170518-014 >, Pt. 4, effective May 29, 2017, repealed §§ …
F-5 BOA TRAINING — original pdf
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-5/1
F-6 UNO SIGN REGULATIONS — original pdf
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-6/1
BOA agenda May 10,2021 virtual meeting — original pdf
Board of Adjustment Meeting May 10, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held May 10, 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 (May 9, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 10, 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, (May 9, 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 (May 10, 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 (May 9, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion May 10, 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 (May 9, 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-10 C15-2021-0051 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
S e n t f r o m m y * * * E x t e r n a l E m a i l - E x e r c i s e C a u t i o n * * * T o : F r o m : D a t e : S u b j e c t : J a m i C a r u s o R a m i r e z , E a n e l i P u b l i c H e a r i n g F o r m T u e s d a y , M a y 0 4 , 2 0 2 1 4 : 3 2 : 2 6 P M C A U T I O N : T h i s e m a i l w a s r e c e i v e d a t t h e C i t y o f A u s t i n , f r o m a n E X T E R N A L s o u r c e . P l e a s e u s e c a u t i o n w h e n c l i c k i n g l i n k s o r o p e n i n g a t t a c h m e n t s . I f y o u b e l i e v e t h i s t o b e a m a l i c i o u s a n d / o r p h i s h i n g e m a i l , p l e a s e f o r w a r d t h i s e m a i l t o c y b e r s e c u r i t y @ a u s t i n t e x a s . g o v . D-10/1-LATE BACKUP
D-2 C15-2021-0028 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
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D-3 C15-2021-0032 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
SRCC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, May 4, 2021 7:00 PM Zoom Teleconference via THE INTERNET AGENDA 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 and we'll let you know. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 7:00 Meeting procedures, Zoom tools, etiquette, welcome & introductions of new members Presenter throughout: Cynthia Milne, President, unless otherwise noted. (8 min) 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) 4. 7:15 Treasurer’s Report. All reports available upon request to the Treasurer @ Presenter: Will Andrews, Treasurer (5 min) 5. 7:20 Standing Committee check-ins on events/goals/issues. Presenters: Committee Chairs. 1) Planning and Zoning 2) Historic Preservation; 3) Finance 4) Mobility; 5) Public Safety; 6) Parks and Environment; 7) Schools; 8) Communications (15 min) REPORTS OF AD HOC COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES 6. 7:35 Check-ins on events/goals/issues Presenters: Committee Chairs/Representatives. Norwood; NPCT; ANC*; SCC*; South Central Waterfront; St. Edward’s; S. Central Affordable CDC; Ad-hoc Land Development Code Revision; (10 min) Ad-hoc Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 7. 7:45 Confirmation of SRCC Standing Committee Chairs: Presenter: Cynthia Milne, SRCC President Vote to confirm all standing committee chairs for upcoming term. VOTE EXPECTED (5 min) D-3/1-LATE BACKUP 8. 7:50 1601 Brackenridge Request for Variance Presenter: Russ Fraser, Chair, Planning & Zoning Committee This is a “through lot.” (The lot spans the area between Brackenridge and Drake). If the variance is granted, the new owners will preserve the existing home and build an ADU - on the Drake side. The owner is requesting a variance from the current 25’ front setback on Drake to a 5’ foot setback. The neighbors are in favor and this is the trend along Drake for this type of lot. SRCC P&Z recommends that …
D-4 C15-2021-0033 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
May 3, 2021 Mark Zupan 221 Lessin Ln Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2021-0033 Dear Mark, Property Description: LOT 14 LESS S E 1728SQ FT BLK 2 POST ROAD Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your revised application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance 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); Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance for setback requirements, provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance criteria requirements, the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA. Please continue to work with our electric distribution designers on the current site plan in review with DSD. 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 review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you have any questions about the following comments, please contact my office. Thank you, Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 D-4/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Rebecca Sheller Ramirez, Elaine C15-2021-0033 221 Lessin Ln Friday, May 07, 2021 10:33:49 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Elaine Ramirez, Case Manager for BOA, Please forward to Board of Adjustment for Monday's meeting (5-10-21). C15-2021-0033 221 Lessin Ln: I oppose the application for variance at 221 Lessin Ln, a condominium development across the street from my SF-3 property. Why have setback standards in place if they can be easily waived? I have been concerned about the Lessin Ln development during the application to Planning Commission & City Council for re-zoning from SF-3 to SF-6, and then the subsequent application to the Planning Commission to waive setbacks for water retention ponds. These events have happened virtually this past year with cumbersome mechanisms for citizens to participate. I am concerned about this current application to Board of Adjustments to waive setbacks from the city frontage streets, Krebs Ln and Lessin Ln. The applicant's argument for re-zoning and waivers consistently has been that they could be building much worse. I feel that the development would still thrive …
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D-6 C15-2021-0035 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
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D-7 C15-2021-0041 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
The North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contract Team | h Contact: James T. Howard, j April 17, 2021 VIA EMAIL elaine.ramirez@autintexas.gov City of Austin Board of Adjustment Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Board Members: Re: Letter of Support for Variance Application 5314 Avenue G, Austin, Texas 78751 BOA Case N. C15-2021-0041 I am writing on behalf of the North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contract Team (the “Planning Team”) in support of Mary Schuwerk’s and Nick Paglia’s Variance Application for 5314 Avenue G, Austin, Texas 78751 (the “Application”). As outlined in the Application, Ms. Schuwerk and Mr. Paglia are remodeling a portion of their home to, among other things, bring the home in line with safety and accessibility standards. To meet these standards, the finished floor elevation will need to be increased by 19” from the current finished floor elevation, 7” more than the 12” allowance in §25-2-963. Additionally, 5314 Avenue G is a unique and undersized lot, and the remodel will therefore result in impervious cover of approximately 47.7%, 2.7% more than the 45% permitted for SF-3-NP zoning under §25-2-492 but a 1% decrease from current impervious cover, along with continued encroachment of a setback on the back side of the lot. Ms. Schuwerk and Mr. Paglia have done an incredible job reaching out to and interfacing with the neighborhood regarding this project and have garnered the support of their neighbors along with the support of the North Loop Neighborhood Association and the Planning Team. Ms. Schuwerk and her architect presented to the Planning Team on April 12, 2021, and the Planning Team unanimously voted to support her Application in front of the Board of Adjustment. We strongly believe that current zoning regulations do not allow for reasonable use of the property by Ms. Schuwerk and Mr. Paglia and that the obvious hardship affecting 5314 Avenue G is unique to the property due to its configuration and unusually small lot size. The project will also have no effect on area character, and our understanding is that Ms. Schuwerk’s and Mr. Paglia’s immediate neighbors support the project fully. D-7/1-LATE BACKUP The Planning Team believes that the requested variance is entirely appropriate for this project and that the Application should be granted. We sincerely hope that the Board of Adjustment will approve the variance as requested. We appreciate your time and attention to this letter of support. Sincerely, THE …
D-8 C15-2021-0048 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Past Chair Ramirez, Elaine D-8 C15-2021-0048 8300 N IH35 The Hedge Monday, May 10, 2021 8:21:55 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine - Could you pass this on? Thanks! ============= Chair, Vice Chair, Boardmembers - I apologize for the late communication. The neighborhood team did not receive notification of the hearing, nor did the owner or their agent reach out to us. As the stream of requests for changes and exceptions continues for this redevelopment, I am increasingly concerned that this is not a robust project for this applicant. While the concept of affordable housing sounds wonderful, if it's not realistic to build, much less operate, you're setting up the community and the owner, and most important vulnerable low-income residents, for decades of failure and frustration. Affordability The applicant's presentation characterizes the development as "deeply affordable". This description is more typically used for households at 25-35% of MFI, not the 60% proposed here. History of Deficiencies At the Sept 2019 BOA hearing, your backup included a list of recent code violations at the property, including significant structural issues. You were promised "if we get the variance, we will of course bring the building up to code". In fact, after the variance was granted, there were 29 more notices of violation in 2020 under the current owner, generally related to electrical work without permits. That is not a subtle or hidden violation: Are you an electrician? Is there a permit? Additionally, the development services applications submitted for this property and the off-site parking property charitably could be characterized as error-ridden. Repeatedly, different applications stated different project characteristics for the same site, always somehow with the errors most economically favourable to the applicant. There were also several rounds of applications double-counting the off-site parking, despite reviewers calling attention to the issue. Parking At the Sept 2019 BOA hearing to decrease the site area requirements, the Drenner staff person assured you that they "commit to meet parking requirements". Instead, they are back with the basically the same argument - the project they have invested in won't be profitable for them unless you change the rules - to ask for you to change the parking requirement. Their original D-8/1-LATE BACKUP application seemed to suggest that anyone so strapped that they would live at this property probably wouldn't have a car anyways (and I guess don't …
D-9 C15-2021-0049 LATE BACKUP — original pdf
C h r i s t o p h e r S u l l i v a n T h a n k s , H e l l o , T o : F r o m : D a t e : S u b j e c t : * * * E x t e r n a l E m a i l - E x e r c i s e C a u t i o n * * * C h r i s S u l l i v a n R a m i r e z , E a n e i l M o n d a y , M a y 0 3 , 2 0 2 1 6 : 1 1 : 0 9 P M S u p p o r t o f v a r i a n c e c a s e - # C 1 5 - 2 0 2 1 - 0 0 4 9 P l e a s e s e m y c o m m e n t s a n d s i g n e d f o r m i n f a v o r o f t h i s v a r i a n c e a t t a c h e d . C A U T I O N : T h i s e m a i l w a s r e c e i v e d a t t h e C i t y o f A u s t i n , f r o m a n E X T E R N A L s o u r c e . P l e a s e u s e c a u t i o n w h e n c l i c k i n g l i n k s o r o p e n i n g a t t a c h m e n t s . I f y o u b e l i e v e t h i s t o b e a m a l i c i o u s a n d / o r p h i s h …
BOA virtual meeting May 10, 2021 — original link
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