3612 GOVALLE AVE DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST COVER SHEET V‐000 11/19/2020 F-1/1-PRESENTATION REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OUR CLARIFIED RESPONSE DEAR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ‐ OUR PREVIOUS PROPOSAL AND SUBSEQUENT DENIAL WERE BASED ON THE DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS BETWEEN THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF REHABILITATION OR PRESERVATION FOR THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. UNDERSTANDING THAT THE FIELD OF PRESERVATION CONTAINS SUBJECTIVITY, WE APPRECIATE THE STANDARD THE BOARD DECIDED TO UPHOLD. WE HAVE ADJUSTED OUR PROPOSAL BASED ON THAT STANDARD. PLEASE REVIEW OUR REVISED REQUEST THAT RETAINS THE POSITION OF THE FRONT DOOR, WINDOWS, AND A PORTICO ON THE STREET FACADE OF THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURE WHILE ALSO MAINTAINING OUR PREVIOUS PROPOSAL ELEMENTS OF MATERIALITY AND SCALE. "REHABILITATION AS A TREATMENT IS DEFINED AS THE ACT OR PROCESS OF MAKING POSSIBLE A COMPATIBLE USE FOR A PROPERTY THROUGH REPAIR, ALTERATIONS, AND ADDITIONS WHILE PRESERVING THOSE PORTIONS OR FEATURES WHICH CONVEY IT'S HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, OR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE." ‐ GRIMMER, ANNE E. AND WEEKS, CAY D. "NEW EXTERIOR ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS: PRESERVATION CONCERNS". NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GUIDANCE ON NEW ADDITIONS. PRESERVATION BRIEFS; TECHNICAL PRESERVATION SERVICES. https://www.nps.gov/tps/how‐to‐preserve/briefs/14‐exterior‐additions.htm#summary DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST RECONSIDERATION REQUEST V‐001 11/20/20 F-1/2-PRESENTATION DROPHOUSE DESIGN 444 E ST ELMO UNIT A2 AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.425.0024 3612 GOVALLE AVE: VARIANCE REQUEST NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN V‐002 11/19/2020 F-1/3-PRESENTATION KIRK AVE G U N T E R S T G O V A L L E A V E NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT: 3600 BLOCK OF GOVALLE AVE. PER STEVE SADOWSKY SUPPORT LETTER: "THE GOVALLE NEIGHBORHOOD IS UNIQUE IN AUSTIN IN THAT IT DEVELOPED OUT OF A LARGE AGRICULTURAL TRACT WATERED BY BOGGY CREEK AND THE COLORADO RIVER. MANY HOUSES DATING FROM THE 1930s, SUCH AS THIS ONE, REFLECT THE EARLY AGRICULTURAL WORKING CLASS HISTORY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. RESIDENTS WORKED AT AREA FARMS OR AT BLUE COLLAR OCCUPATIONS IN NEARBY AUSTIN. WHILE THIS HOUSE MAY NOT QUALIFY AS AN INDIVIDUAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, ITS PRESERVATION IS IMPORTANT TO REFLECT THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND WOULD BE CONTRIBUTING TO A POTENTIAL GOVALLE HISTORIC DISTRICT." 2-STORY UNIT 2-STORY UNIT 2-STORY UNIT I T N U Y R O T S - 2 2-STORY UNIT I T N U Y R O T S - 2 I T N U Y R O T S - 2 …
December 8, 2020 Rodney Bennett 7900 Fm 1826 Rd Austin TX, 78737 Re: C16-2020-0009 Property Description: 4.2999AC OF LOT 1 BLK A HAIL SUBD TAXABLE PORTION Dear Rodney, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance from the following section from the Land Development Code: 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs permitted) (C); to increase the total number of freestanding signs from 2 (permitted) to 3 (requested); In order to erect a freestanding sign in a “GO-NP”, General Office – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign variance request, as the proposed sign location is outside of Austin Energy’s Service Territory. This area is served by Bluebonnet Electric Coop. I would encourage you to contact their real estate department to avoid any conflicts, if there are any? with their existing electrical facilities. 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
December 8, 2020 William Burkhardt 1501 Nickerson St Austin TX, 78704 Property Description: LOT 1 BLK 17 SWISHER ADDN Re: C15-2020-0074 Dear William, 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 from the Land Development Code: Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 - (Maximum Development Permitted); To increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 41% (requested); In order to remodel and add an addition to an existing single-family residence, being located in an “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation District - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City Neighborhood Plan) 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
December 7, 2020 Gina Hill 1605 Brackenridge St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0076 Property Description: S7FT LOT 2 *& N39FT LOT 3 BLK 12G FAIRVIEW PARK Dear Gina, 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: Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested); In order to erect a detached garage with ADU in a “SF-3-NP” Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City Neighborhood Plan). 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. However, it is noted that the proposed ADU, will need to meet clearances from the existing service drop. I would encourage this to be addressed at the time when you obtain your building permit, with our group at the Downtown Assistance Center. 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
December 7, 2020 Paul Bielamowicz 2111 Wilson St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2020-0080 Property Description: N46.14X115FT BLK 2 DOUGHTY SUBD Dear Paul, 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: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 0.1 feet (requested) to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 2 feet (requested); In order to remodel an existing Non-Complying detached Garage in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). 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
December 7, 2020 Claudia Sanchez 1209 N Weston Ln Austin TX, 78733 Re: C15-2020-0081 Property Description: LOT 32 BLK A ROB ROY ON THE LAKE SEC 1 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: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet (required*) to 21 feet (requested) (C) (2) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (allowed) to 38 percent (requested); In order to maintain a Single-Family residence and associated improvements in an “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
December 7, 2020 Micah King 908 W 18th St Austin TX, 78701 Property Description: LOT 6 CHESTNUT PLACE Re: C15-2020-0082 Dear Micah, 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: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 4.4 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to increase the impervious cover from 45% (maximum allowed) to 53% (requested; In order to maintain Single Family Residence, shared drive and patio, within a “SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district, located in the Downtown, neighborhood planning area. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance requests, 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
Board of Adjustment December 14, 2020 Modifications Board of Adjustment to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing The Board of Adjustment on December 14, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 13, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (December 13, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before December 13, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (December 14, 2020) a la 5:30 pm http://www.atxn.tv La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 13, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Elaine Ramirez 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion-December 13, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número …
From: To: Subject: Date: Mike Bowen Ramirez, Elaine C16-2020-009 Sunday, December 06, 2020 11:18:43 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** "The Only Thing Necessary For The Triumph Of Evil Is For Good Men To Do Nothing" -Edmund Burke 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-1/1-LATE BACKUP C-1/2-LATE BACKUP
D-4/1-LATE BACKUP To whom this may concern, I am writing as an owner within RobRoy on the Lake and nearby neighbor to the Goodwins at 1201 N. Weston Ln. The Goodwins have always been a good steward of the neighborhood as well as Lake Austin. Please consider this letter my support in favor of a variance to the impervious coverage, (“IC”), issue, which was unknowingly created several decades ago. After further research into the applicant’s plans for the creation of a rain garden, I believe this a reasonable compromise within the intent of the IC regulations and is more than a net gain for the city and its water source. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at or via cell at 432-‐638-‐4200. Respectfully, Nick McClure 1201 N. Weston Ln. D-4/2-LATE BACKUP November 9, 2020 City of Austin Planning & Development Services PO Box 1088 Austin, TX 78701 Ladies and Gentlemen, Re: 1209 North Weston Lane; June Goodwin, Property Owner/Applicant The purpose of this letter is to provide you information regarding the application of regulatory authority in the Rob Roy on the Lake, Section 1 Subdivision. This subdivision application was filed in 1982 and the plat was recorded in 1983. Homes began being built in late 1983and early 1984. There are 83 lots in the subdivision. I was President of the HOA for two terms in the late 90’s. Thereafter, I assumed the role of Chair of the Architectural Control Committee, a position that I held until I sold my house in the subdivision in 2014. I was very familiar with the permitting status of new home and remodel home construction during that period. There are approximately 13 lots in the subdivision with frontage on Lake Austin. There are several other lots up the hill from the dead end of Weston Lane that, while not being on Lake Austin, are within 500′ of the 504.9 contour line which historically was the limit of the City’s jurisdiction. None of the original homes built on Lake Austin were built with City building permits. Furthermore, the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Utility did not review and approve on-site sewage facility permits for these homes. This was done by Travis County. I am now aware that the City of Austin adopted a limited purpose annexation in May of 1982 that extended 500′ from the 504.9 …
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From: To: Subject: Date: peggy pevateaux Ramirez, Elaine Case C15-2020-0069 1230 Rockcliff Rd Friday, December 11, 2020 3:32:11 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine, one of my neighbors said she thinks case C15-2020-0069 is to be reconsidered on Mon. Dec. 14. We still oppose the variance. I was told that the variance also requested cutting down a tree. I want you to know that the applicant has already cut down trees on that property. This was done as soon as they had a contract on the property. Our main concern is the variance would allow for a larger house to be built. We do not believe this will allow enough land for a septic field that is up to code. The house plans the previous owner had developed proposed a cess pit in place of a septic. This piece of property is surrounded on 3 sides with Lake Austin water. This could be a health issue. When this case had it’s first hearing, I read the reasons given for opposing it. Perhaps the most compelling reason was offered by a person who uses that waterway as access for boating. He said when the boats from the slew enter the main body of the lake, their entrance is already obscured as the shoreline curves there and it’s hard for boaters to see emerging boats. Allowing the variance would obscure line of sight even further. It’s a safety issue. We think the variance should not be allowed based on safety and health concerns. Thank you. John and Peggy Pevateaux 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-4/1-LATE BACKUP E-4/2-LATE BACKUP
MINUTES October 12, 2020 Modifications Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment to be held October 12, 2020 with Social Distancing The Board of Adjustment on October 12, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 11, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 12, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (October 11, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before October 11, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1/1 Reunión del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (October 12, 2020) a la 5:30 pm http://www.atxn.tv La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 11, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Elaine Ramirez 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion-October 11, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en …
BOA Monthly Report July 2020-June 2021 October 12, 2020 Granted PP Cases 1 4 0 1 1) 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value 1) 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (4) (a) to increase shoreline frontage 2) 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) to decrease the required setback and increase the maximum allowable height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 – Development Standards a) (B) (2) reduce setback and b) (C) (1) (b) increase height limit 3) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (5) (a) to increase the total area and (b) to increase the second floor area 4) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation 1) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 34 Oct. interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: 11 A. Granted 6 B. Postponed 0 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 4 E. Discussion Items 34 (Added Oct# 2020) F-1/1 September 14, 2020 Granted 1) 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback ct Regulations) (C) (3) to increase the 4 2) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin Distri maximum IC on a slope 3) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (B) 4) 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two-Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure from lot area 1) 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value 0 1 PP Cases Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Sept. interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: 10 A. Granted 2 B. Postponed 0 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 3 E. Discussion Items 26 26 0 (Added Sept # 2020) F-1/2 August 10, 2020 1) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) to reduce the Shoreline Setback 2) 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback 4) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum interior side setback; decrease the minimum rear yard setback; to increase …
BOA MEETING DATES for 2021 (2nd Monday) Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2021 City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street 5:30pm-11:30pm MEETING DATES January 11, 2021 February 8, 2021 March 8, 2021 April 12, 2021 May 10, 2021 June 14, 2021 July 12, 2021 August 9, 2021 September 13, 2021 October 11, 2021 November 8, 2021 December 13, 2021 BOA adopted dates on PENDING F-2/1
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-3/1
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-4/1
