CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday January 13, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0040 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: Chris Affinito ADDRESS: 600 CUMBERLAND RD VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 3, Additional Requirements for Certain Districts, Division 5 –Combining and Overlay Districts, Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet (maximum allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet 6 inches (requesting) from 25 feet (minimum width allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet -6 inches (requesting), (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease the in order to erect a Condominium Residential Building in a “GR-V-ETOD, DBETOD and GR-ETOD-DBETOD”, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed-Use Building-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Community Commercial-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus ETOD. ITEM06/1 Compatibility Buffers). Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations (A) (B) (H) This section applies to a property with density bonus ETOD (DBETOD) combining district zoning. This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance. Compatibility Requirements. (1) A building is not required to comply with Article 10 (Compatibility Standards) in Subchapter C. (2) In this subsection, (a) TRIGGERING PROPERTY means a site: (i) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (ii) is zoned urban family residence (SF-5) district or more restrictive; and (b) STRUCTURE includes a portion of a structure. (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. a triggering property. (4) Compatibility Buffer. A compatibility buffer is required along a site's property line that is shared with (a) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 25 feet. (b) A compatibility buffer must comply with Section 25-8-700 (Minimum Requirements for BOARD’S DECISION: November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 January 13, 2025 Granted 2 1. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District):(B) to allow more freestanding signs, (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot, (B) (2) to increase overall sign and (F) to allow for internally sign, (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way, 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements), (E) to decrease the setback, (F) (1) to increase height, (F) (2) to reduce clearance 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) and 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from impervious coverage requirements to increase Postponed 3 (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 1. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area and 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2- 832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 3. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property and (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease 0 3 0 new inquiries Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Jan 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Maggie Shahrestani, Suzanne Valentine and 2 vacant positions (alternate) (Added Jan13# 2025) 15 19 0 2 19 December 9, 2024 Granted 4 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior side yard setback and 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses): (1) reduce minimum lot area and (3) (a) reduce rear setback 2. 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (C) (3) (b) for Garage Placement of a parking structure not closer to the front lot line than the front most exterior wall of the first floor of the building façade 3. 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (1) to decrease the minimum 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback And 25-2-515 (Rear yard of Through Lot) & 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (3) (a) to decrease the minimum rear yard setback. lot size Postponed 5 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the …
DATE 2/10/2025 C16-2025-0001 Ascension Seton Medical Group Center Variance 1201 W 38th St., Austin, TX 78705 ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION Purpose Th e a p p lic a n t is re q u e s tin g a s ig n va ria n c e (s ) fro m th e La n d De ve lo p m e n t Co d e ; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to a llo w fro m o n e (1) fre e s ta n d in g s ig n (m a xim u m a llo w e d ), to a d d in g a n a d d itio n a l s e ve n (7) fre e s ta n d in g s ig n s (to ta l o f e ig h t (8 )) in o rd e r to e re c t fre e - s ta n d in g s ig n (s ) fo r As c e n s io n Se to n Me d ic a l c e n te r in a “PUD”, Co m m e rc ia l Sig n Dis tric t. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION Design Th e re a re 8 fre e s ta n d in g s ig n s in to ta l th a t a re b e in g re q u e s te d . Am o n g th e 8 s ig n s th e re a re 5 d iffe re n t d e s ig n s d e p e n d in g o n w h e re o n th e p ro p e rty th e y a re lo c a te d . Th e s e d e s ig n s w ill e n h a n c e th e o ve ra ll vis u a l a e s th e tic o f th e a re a . Th e y w ill a ls o in c re a s e e xp o s u re a n d h e lp w ith n a vig a tio n in to a n d th ro u g h o u …
LOCATION MAP SITE LOCATION 4013 CLAWSON RD., AUSTIN, TX 78704 ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION ZONING: SF-3 9,325 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,159 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,286 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,176 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,135 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,226 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,482 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,175 SQFT GRAYFORD DR ZONING: PUD 99,044 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,799 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,699 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,633 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,639 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,173 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,405 SQFT ZONING: PUD ZONING: SF-5 34,908 SQFT PR - LOT 1 6,864 SQFT 4013 CLAWSON RD 19,879 SQFT PR - LOT 2 13,015 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 31,881 SQFT ZONING: PUD 19,643 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 45,575 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 46,228 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,695 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,171 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,040 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 5,729 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 36,086 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 10,827 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,467 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,510 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 11,462 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 10,825 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 13,314 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 14,950 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 12,610 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,030 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 9,601 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 9,011 SQFT ZONING: SF-5 8, 314 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 6,701 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 6,721 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 4,319 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,672 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,411 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,313 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,142 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 10,719 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,178 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,167 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,162 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,100 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 11,398 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 17,689 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,741 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,305 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 17,681 SQFT D R N O S W A L C MORGAN LN ZONING: SF-3 8,510 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,603 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 19,117 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 24,227 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 27,076 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 16,728 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,692 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,633 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,858 SQFT N O I T P I R C S E D E T A D . O N MAX@MILIANENGINEERING.COM FIRM REG# F-22686 956.251.5146 S I S Y L A N A A E R A E T I S S U I D A R ' 0 0 5 D R N O S W A L C 4 1 0 3 4 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , Y T N U O C S I V A R T , N I T S U A 4013ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION PROPOSED LOT LINE ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION AW UTILITY MAP PROPOSED LOT LINE SITE …
Galindo Neighborhood Opposition to 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 & 2612 South First Street Variance Request Case Number: C15-2024-0040 Elaine Ramirez - Case Manager Board of Adjustments Meeting – February 10th, 2025 Ryan McCarthy – Galindo Neighborhood Resident ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION Triggering Property ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION
February 3, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery Leah M. Bojo Board of Adjustment Members Permitting and Development Center Development Services Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Dear Board of Adjustment Members: Re: C15-2024-0040 - Withdrawal request for the Board of Adjustment application associated with the property located at 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 and 2612 S 1st Street (the “Property”). As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request a withdrawal of the Board of Adjustment C15-2024-0040 application. Please let me know if you have any questions or if we can provide any additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Leah M. Bojo cc: Elaine Ramirez, liaison to Board of Adjustment Diana Ramirez, liaison to Board of Adjustment 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | | www.drennergroup.com
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT February 10, 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 ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Yung-ju Kim 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on January 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for January 13, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2025-0001 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton -Maria Vinhais 1201 West 38th Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8)) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Seton Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead of …
February 7, 2025 Colton Gohlke 1201 W 38th St Austin TX, 78705 Re: C16-2025-0001 Property Description: LOT 1 SETON MEDICAL CENTER ADDN NO 2 Dear Colton, 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- 130(B)(1) at 1201 W 38TH STREET. the request, provided 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. 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
February 4, 2025 Board of Adjustment City of Austin Via Electronic Delivery Re: C15-2024-0031 – 2615-1/2 Hillview Road – Rawson Saunders School Dear Chair and Board Members, On behalf of Austin Area School for Dyslexics, also known as Rawson Saunders School, we request a postponement of the public hearing for this case to the March 10, 2025 hearing date. Please contact our office should you have questions or need additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to these applications. Kind regards, Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com P . O . B O X 4 1 9 5 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 0 4 1 5 0 7 I N G L E W O O D S T . , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 4 1 ITEM05/1-LATE BACKUP
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 02 DATE: February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2025-0001 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) - ABSTAINED ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____VACANT (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Colton Gohlke OWNER: Ascension Seton – Maria Vinhais ADDRESS: 1201 38th Street VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8)) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Seton Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) This subsection prescribes the maximum sign area. (1) For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. (2) For a freestanding sign, the sign area may not exceed the lesser of (a) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (b) for a sign other than a multi-tenant sign, 200 square feet; or (c) for a multi-tenant sign, 250 square feet. (G) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (1) 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (2) 6 feet above grade at the base of the sign. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 14, 8-28-17. 25-10-131 - ADDITIONAL FREESTANDING SIGNS PERMITTED. (A) This section applies in the expressway corridor, downtown, and commercial sign districts. (B) In this section, "lot" includes contiguous lots used for a single use or unified development. (C) For a lot with total street frontage of more than 400 feet, two freestanding signs are permitted. (D) For a lot fronting on two streets, one …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 03 DATE: Monday February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____VACANT(M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Maximiliano Martinez OWNER: Shaun Vembutty ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Road VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: and rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) in order to subdivide the existing tract into two SF-3 lots in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 14, 2025; Board member Yung-ju Kim second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 14, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet (requested), 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 Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 04 DATE: Monday February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0001 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____VACANT (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Rodney K. Bennett OWNER: Adnan Awad ADDRESS: 525 Howard Lane VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) four [24] (requested) and vehicle queue lanes (requested) in order to erect a Gas Station in a “LI-PDA” Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area zoning district. (3) to increase queue lanes from eight [8] vehicle queue lanes to twelve [12] (2) to increase the fuel dispensers from sixteen [16] (maximum allowed) to twenty- Note: 25-2-814 - SERVICE STATION USE. A service station use: (1) must be screened from the street by a building or a landscape buffer that includes shade trees; (2) may not have more than 16 fuel dispensers; and (3) may not have more than eight vehicle queue lanes. Source: Ord. 20060831-068; Ord. 20110804-008. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Approve; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 10-0 votes; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: as previously evidenced by multiple variance requests, the city’s queuing design is outdated, the new normal for convenience stores is a larger experience. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the lot has an oddly shaped and wide waste water easement that restricts the design. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: at 2800 S Heatherwilde they were approved for 12 queuing spaces, at 12401Techridge they were approved for 12 queuing spaces, at 1701 E Howard Lane they were approved for 12 queuing spaces. 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: the adjoining neighbors are commercial and because the vehicles have …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 05 DATE: Monday, February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______VACANT (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT; November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; December 9, 2024 POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025; January 13, 2025 POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO FEBRUARY 10, 2025; FEB 10, 2025 POSTPONED TO MAY 12, 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 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 06 DATE: Monday February 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0040 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______VACANT (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: Chris Affinito ADDRESS: 600 CUMBERLAND RD VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 3, Additional Requirements for Certain Districts, Division 5 –Combining and Overlay Districts, Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet (maximum allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet 6 inches (requesting) from 25 feet (minimum width allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet -6 inches (requesting), in order to erect a Condominium Residential Building in a “GR-V-ETOD, DBETOD and GR-ETOD-DBETOD”, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed-Use Building-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Community Commercial-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus ETOD. (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease the Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations This section applies to a property with density bonus ETOD (DBETOD) combining district zoning. (A) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance. (B) Compatibility Requirements. (H) (1) A building is not required to comply with Article 10 (Compatibility Standards) in Subchapter C. (2) In this subsection, (a) TRIGGERING PROPERTY means a site: (i) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (ii) is zoned urban family residence (SF-5) district or more restrictive; and (b) STRUCTURE includes a portion of a structure. (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (4) Compatibility Buffer. A compatibility buffer is required along a site's property line that is shared with a triggering property. (a) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 25 feet. (b) A compatibility buffer must comply with Section 25-8-700 (Minimum Requirements for Compatibility Buffers). BOARD’S DECISION: November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 9, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:51 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates (at 6pm), Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Board Members/Commissioners Absent Maggie Shahrestani 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 Special Called meeting on November 14, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for November 14, 2024 The minutes from the meeting November 14, 2024, were approved on Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second, on 9- 0 Vote (Board member Thomas Ates -no vote-due to technical issues). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request to January 13, 2025, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 3, Item 4, Item 7 and Item 8 Sign cases: Items 7 and 8 – Board member Jeffery Bowen motions to approve postponement request to January 13, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0 vote (Thomas Ates -no vote-technical issues) for Item 7, and 8-1 vote (Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne abstains, Board member Thomas Ates-no vote-technical issues) for Item 8. Item 3 and 4 – Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request to January 13, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 10-0 vote. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 2. C15-2024-0028 Haim Joseph Mahlof for Wendy Jo Peterson 1406 S 3rd Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single- Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen …
ITEM02/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet – SIGN VARIANCE ITEM08 DATE: December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0001 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael Everett OWNER: Rowdy Durham ADDRESS: 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD SB (cid:131) (cid:131) VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 60 square feet to 210.36 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a) on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot with more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: ITEM02/2 (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead Of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) For signs other than freestanding signs or roof signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 9, 8- 28-17. BOARD’S DECISION: December 9, 2024, POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 …
A FREESTANDING SIGN " 4 - ' 4 1 A 15'-1” " 9 - ' 8 4 1 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. SCALE: 1” = 433.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION SIGN A CODE ALLOWS 35’ OAH REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 25’ FOR A TOTAL OF 60’ OAH CODE ALLOWS 104.65 SQ FT REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 210.36 SQ FT FOR A TOTAL OF 314.86 SQ FT 278.75 SQ FT 36.11 SQ FT 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. Scale: 1” = 588.5” Scale: 1” = 724.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 Scale: 1” = 529.0” Scale: 1” = 1895.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. 2211 Pech . , TX …
ITEM03/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment- Sign Variance Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: December 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0002 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael J Whellan OWNER: Mark Worsham ADDRESS: 12221 MOPAC EXPY SVRD NB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District): (cid:131) (requesting) (existing) (cid:131) (maximum allowed) to 90 square feet (requesting) (cid:131) (requesting), (cid:131) (cid:131) to 3 feet (requesting) Section 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements) (cid:131) allowed) to 0 feet (requesting) (F) to allow for internally sign illumination for three (3) signs (requesting) (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way of at least 12 feet (minimum required) (B) to allow more freestanding signs from one (1) (maximum allowed) to eight (8) (B) (2) to increase overall sign height from 12 feet (maximum allowed) to 17 feet (E) to decrease the setback of 12 feet from the street right-of-way (minimum (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot from 64 square feet ITEM03/2 (F) (1) to increase height of not more than 30 inches (maximum allowed) to 17 feet (F) (2) to reduce clearance of at least nine (9) feet (minimum allowed) to zero (0) (cid:131) (requesting) (cid:131) feet (requesting). in order to remodel Free-standing sign(s) for Emergency Services/Hospital Services in a “PUD”, Scenic Roadway Sign District. Note: 25-10-124 - SCENIC ROADWAY SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a scenic roadway sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. (1) The sign area may not exceed the lesser of: (a) 0.4 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (b) 64 square feet. (2) The sign height may not exceed 12 feet. (C) Wall signs are permitted. (D) For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 10 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. (E) In a Hill Country Roadway corridor, a spotlight on a sign or exterior lighting of a sign must be concealed from view and oriented away from adjacent properties and roadways. (F) Internal lighting of signs …
