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ITEM02 C16-2025-0005 PP DS TO OCT 13 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2025-0005 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ABSTAINED ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Jonathan Perlstein OWNER: Elizabeth McFarland ADDRESS: 4700 WEIDEMAR LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO-NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the (A) (E) lesser of: (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8- 28-17. 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Tommy Ates second on 9-0-1 votes (Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. 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 Jessica Cohen Madam …
ITEM03 C15-2025-0018 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0018 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Gary Cooley OWNER: Gary Cooley ADDRESS: 3123 EDGEWATER DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback (south side) from 20 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (west side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from impervious coverage requirements to increase from 35% (maximum allowed) to 45 % (requested) in order to erect an attached 2-car garage and expand existing kitchen of an existing legal non- complying Single-Family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on December 9, 1958 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) (3) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or a tract that is not required to be platted, impervious cover may not exceed: This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district: (a) 35 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent and not more than 25 percent; (c) 5 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (d) 40 percent, if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve 45% Impervious cover and approve side and rear setback as requested, an amendment was made …
ITEM04 C15-2025-0026 PP TO OCT13 DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0026 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Red Bud Partners, LP ADDRESS: 1750 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025. September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
ITEM05 C15-2025-0027 PP TO OCT13 DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0027 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Tom Davis Jr. ADDRESS: 1752 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to forty-six feet and one inch (46’ 1”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025; September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
Approved Minutes — original pdf
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 8, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:37 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Maggie Shahrestani, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on August 11, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 11, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on August 11, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0-1 Vote (Board member Maggie Shahrestani abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Sign cases: 2. C16-2025-0005 Jonathan Perlstein for Elizabeth McFarland 4700 Weidemar Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO- NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the lesser of: 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations (A) (E) (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8-28-17. The public hearing was …
ITEM01 BOA JULY14, 2025 MINUTES-DRAFT — original pdf
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 14, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, , Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on June 9, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for June 9, 2025, Regular meeting and Draft Minutes for June 9, 2025, Special called meeting-Training session The minutes from the meetings (Regular meeting and Special called meeting) on June 9, 2025, were approved on Board member Jeffery Bowen, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0 Vote. (Chair Jessica Cohen and Board members Bianca Medina-Leal- No vote-due to technical issues virtual) PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0022 Andrew Sulski 1102 Mason Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from six (6) feet (maximum allowed) to eight feet seven inches (8’7”) (requested) along front property line (east) and nine feet six inches (9’ 6”) along interior side property line (south), in order to erect a fence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (MLK-183 Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an …
ITEM02 C15-2025-0025 ADV PACKET AUG11 — original pdf
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0025 BOA DATE: Monday, August 11th, 2025 ADDRESS: 506 Terrace Dr OWNER: George McQueen COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (South River City) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8 BLK 4 BLUE BONNET HILLS VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested). SUMMARY: maintain a detached garage and carport ISSUES: legal and complaint in 1930, three heritage oak trees adjacent to structures would risk harming critical root zone if relocated. 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 Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Homeless Neighborhood Association Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin South Central Coalition South River City Citizens Assn. South River City Citizens Planning and Zoning Committee ITEM02/1 CITY OF AUST� onme,,-. SERVICESloEPARTMENT Board of Adjustment General/Parking Application Variance Building a Better and Sqfer Austin Together � I For submittal and fee information, see Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then PDF that can be completed a fillable open your copy and continue. electronically. To ensure your information is The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; key activates lists and check bo and buttons. links, emails, xes, and hit Enter to make a selection. Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down The application complete Section must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. ff more space is required, please 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # (15-2025-0025 ROW# _ _. 1=3=-54...,5,._4...,,2..,.3 ___ Tax# __ 0-=-3=-=0=2=0=2_._02=2=-=0 ____ _ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: 506 Terrace Dr. Austin, TX 78704 Subdivision Legal Description: _LI 8_8LKA_BLUE_BO��EI...ttLLLS ADD� 506 IERRA_CE D�EAUS�.IX...78]04 Lot(s): -=8 ___________ --------------- _ Block(s): Division: Outlot: -'-4 __________ _ Zoning District: -51::&NP (South River City) Council District: 9 I/We George & Vanessa McQueen on behalf of myself /ourselves as authorized agent for Georae & Vanessa McOueen <ourselves) affirm that on Month I July ] , Day la ] , Year l2025 …
ITEM02 C15-2025-0025 PRESENTATION AUG11 — original pdf
C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen, homeowner From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) ITEM02/1 We request a setback variance to preserve our garage and carport in the same place they have been for many decades From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/2 House and Garage at 506 Terrace 1935 Sanborn Map (source Austin History Center) Garage House C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/3 House and Garage at 506 Terrace permit history, both built in 1930 (source Travis County Appraisal District) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/4 2017 Survey (setbacks added) (garage and carport highlighted) 10’ setback (back) 5’ setback (side) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/5 Trees at 506 Terrace (large circles are ½ CRZs) (garage and carport highlighted) 30” Live Oak 48” Live Oak 36” Live Oak Crepe Myrtle 28” Pecan Neighbor’s large Live OK 15” Pecan C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/6 Aerial images at 506 Terrace showing tree canopies over carport and garage Circa 1997 (source City of Austin, ArcGis) Circa 2024 (source Bing Maps) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/7 The existing garage, carport and trees are all part of our community and landscape. We want them to last another 90 years! (Photos, June 2025) Our Heritage Trees create lots of shade, and define the property layout and landscape C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/8 While replacing the roof and siding (permit 2024-166112 BP, and HR 24-162587), we found extensive rot, damage and rodent infiltration in the process Work done by previous owners rot, concealed damage, and rodents behind the walls and beneath the floors decades of City inspectors saw the repaired framing and said we need a new building permit since we exceeded the scope of the roof/siding permit - Rotten siding - Disintegrating concrete - Damaged roof framing - Rodent damage throughout Before During After C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/9 View of garage and carport from driveway From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/10 In summary: - we love our neighborhood and neighbors - we love our home and all its historic charm - we love our trees! A variance—reducing the side-lot setback from 5’ to 1’—will allow us to preserve our structures without changing the character of our home or neighborhood! Thank you! C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/11
ITEM03 C15-2025-0026 ADV PACKET AUG11 — original pdf
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0026 BOA DATE: Monday, August 8th, 2025 ADDRESS: 1750 Channel Rd OWNER: Red Bud Partners, LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Stephen Hawkins ZONING: SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CHANNEL ROAD SUBD BLK A LOT 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested). SUMMARY: erect a boat dock ISSUES: uniquely shallow due to sedimentary deposits. ZONING LAND USES SF-2 Site North LA South East West SF-2; LA SF-2 SF-2 Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM03/1 July 21, 2025 Stephen Hawkins 1750 Channel Rd Austin TX, 78746 Property Description: CHANNEL ROAD SUBD BLK A LOT 1 Re: C15-2025-0026 Dear Stephen, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-1176(A)(1) at 1750 Channel Road. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1.10.0CL SARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except ____________________________________________________________________________ that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if ____________________________________________________________________________ deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" to allow for building a dock 37'3" from the ____________________________________________________________________________ shoreline into the lake. ____________________________________________________________________________ (cid:21)(cid:28)(cid:26)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:37)(cid:36) (cid:6)(cid:11) (cid:23)(cid:24)(cid:40)(cid:31)(cid:24)(cid:36)(cid:26)(cid:28) (cid:15)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:27)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:30)(cid:41) The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the …
ITEM03 C15-2025-0026 PRESENTATION AUG11 — original pdf
BOA Variance Presentation: Property Address: 1750 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0026 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits ITEM03/1 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road: ITEM03/2 - PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a dock 37' 3" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM03/3 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ITEM03/4 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed in the early 1980’s and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 37’ 9” from the shoreline. It is being replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location and footprint as the existing. ITEM03/5 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● ● ● This image shows the neighboring docks along this stretch of lake channel, taken from COA GIS The neighboring boat docks were constructed between 1960-1980 and are grandfathered, non-conforming structures. These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM03/6 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline in order for the dock to be accessible via modern watercraft without running aground. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. ITEM03/7 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● Our proposed site plan (SP-2025-0119D, …
ITEM04 C15-2025-0027 ADV PACKET AUG11 — original pdf
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0027 BOA DATE: Monday, August 8th, 2025 ADDRESS: 1752 Channel Rd OWNER: Tom Davis Jr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Stephen Hawkins ZONING: SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 329 SUR 2 GRAY T ACR .280 - UDI: 50.00% VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to forty-six feet and one inch (46’ 1”) (requested). SUMMARY: erect a boat dock ISSUES: uniquely shallow due to sedimentary deposits. ZONING LAND USES SF-2 Site North LA South East West SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM04/1 July 21, 2025 Stephen Hawkins 1752 Channel Rd Austin TX, 78746 Property Description: ABS 329 SUR 2 GRAY T ACR .280 - UDI: 50.00% Re: C15-2025-0027 Dear Stephen, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2- 1176(A)(1) at 1752 Channel Road. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. the request, provided Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM04/2 ITEM04/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except ____________________________________________________________________________ that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if ____________________________________________________________________________ deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" to allow for building a dock 46'1" from the ____________________________________________________________________________ shoreline into the lake. ____________________________________________________________________________ (cid:21)(cid:28)(cid:26)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:37)(cid:36) (cid:6)(cid:11) (cid:23)(cid:24)(cid:40)(cid:31)(cid:24)(cid:36)(cid:26)(cid:28) (cid:15)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:27)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:30)(cid:41) The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. …
ITEM04 C15-2025-0027 PRESENTATION AUG11 — original pdf
BOA Variance Presentation Property Address: 1752 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0027 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road: ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a dock 46' 1" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed between 1960-1970 and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 49’ 9” from the shoreline. It is being replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location. ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● ● ● This image shows the nearby docks along this stretch of lake channel The neighboring boat docks have all existed in a non-compliant, but grandfathered form, for at least 40 years or more. These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline in order for the dock to be accessible via modern watercraft without running aground. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● Our proposed site plan (SP-2025-0119D, currently in review) proposes a new boat dock with a length of 46’ 1” from shoreline. ● ● …
ITEM05 BOA MONTHLY REPORT 2025-2026_JULY — original pdf
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 July 14, 2025 Granted Postponed 1 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height Discussion Items 2 JULY 2025 Interpretations 0 new inquiries (Added jul 14# 2025) The deposition of the case items: 1 Granted 0 Postponed 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items 1 Board members absent: (1) Niccolo A Sacco (1 vacant alternate position)
ITEM05 BOA MONTHLY REPORT 2025-2026_JULY_CORRECTED — original pdf
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 July 14, 2025 Granted 1 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height Postponed 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 2 JULY 2025 Interpretations JULY 2025 BAAP 0 new inquiries 1 (Added jul 14# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 1 0 0 0 1 Board members absent: (1) Niccolo A Sacco (1 vacant alternate position)
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT August 11, 2025 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Sameer S Birring ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Yung-ju Kim ___Brian Poteet ___Niccolo A Sacco ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on July 14, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for July 14, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0025 George McQueen 506 Terrace Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested) in order to maintain a detached garage & carport for a Single-Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City Neighborhood Plan). 3. C15-2025-0026 Stephen Hawkins for Red Bud Partners, LP 1750 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET, PRESENTATION The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches …
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ITEM06 BOA ANNUAL INTERNAL REPORT 2024-2025_LATE BACKUP AUG11 — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Board’s mission statement (per the City Code, Title 2 Administration) is: Mission Statement The Board of Adjustment mission is defined by Article 2-1-111 Board of Adjustment and the Board of Adjustment Bylaws which state: The purpose of the Board of Adjustment is to: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Hear and decide requests for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; and, Hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and, Hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and, Hear and decide on a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; and, Perform other duties prescribed by ordinance, such as to hear and decide requests for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations); and, (6) Perform other duties prescribed by state law. Board Actions The following actions of the Board were taken during the period between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 in support of the Board’s mission. ITEM06/1-LATE BACKUP Annual Review and Work Plan Year 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025 A. Meetings: Page 2 Twelve (12) meetings were scheduled for the Board of Adjustment during the reporting period. 1. The Board of Adjustment met eleven (11) times in support of the purposes and duties noted above. One scheduled meetings was cancelled due to lack of quorum. 2. The Board of Adjustment held one (1) special called meeting June 9, 2025 for a Board Member training session. 3. The Board of Adjustment heard zero (0) cases related to airport zoning regulations. 4. At the May 2025 meeting, the current Chair and Vice chair were re-elected 5. Workgroups were formed to address BOA Bylaws and Rules of Procedure changes, Use of Alternates, and, Coordination with City Staff. B. Variance Cases Heard: 1. The Board heard a total of 35 items related to variance requests from the requirements of 25-2 (Zoning) and 25-10 (Sign Regulations), plus had 25 discussion items (new business items) during the reporting period. That equates to an average total case load of approximately 5 agenda items per month of which 22 were new cases which equates to an average of approximately 2 new cases per month. Disposition of variance cases: …