CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0008 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Joel Nolan OWNER: Sarah Haynie ADDRESS: 3708 ROBINSON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FINDING: because: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use 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: G-5/1 ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for G-5/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2021-0008 BOA DATE: January 11th, 2021 ADDRESS: 3708 Robinson Ave OWNER: Sarah Haynie COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Joel Nolan ZONING: SF-3-NP (Upper Boggy Creek NP) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26 BLK 2 OLT 29 DIV C UNIVERSITY PARK SUBD VARIANCE REQUEST: amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s SUMMARY: erect an Accessory Dwelling Unit ISSUES: properties in neighborhood have STR’s ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP CS-MU-V-CO-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Cherrywood Neighborhood Association Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team G-5/3 January 7, 2021 Joel Nolan 3708 Robinson Ave Austin TX, 78722 Re: C15-2021-0008 Property Description: LOT 26 BLK 2 OLT 29 DIV C UNIVERSITY PARK SUBD …
Address: 3708 Robinson Avenue, Austin Texas 78722 Applicant: Joel Nolan OVERVIEW OF REQUEST Land Development Code 25-2-774 Two Family Residential Use C2a. The second dwelling unit must be located at least 10’ to the rear or side of the principal structure C2b. The second dwelling unit must be above a detached garage Approval of this request would allow for the remodel & addition of an existing detached storage building: 1. To remain in its current location, closer than the required 10’ offset from the principal structure 2. Allow for the new ADU to be built on the ground floor, not above a detached garage as required by the code above. 3. Seeking to remove Short Term Rental Limitation set on previous approval. 4. Seeking to remove build-able area limitation set on previous approval. •Existing Lot Size: 6,471 sf •Existing Impervious Cover: 42% •Proposed Impervious Cover: 40% •Maximum size of new Accessory Dwelling Unit: 970 sf. The maximum size of an ADU to 1,100 square feet or 0.15 FAR whichever is smaller •Proposed size of new Accessory Dwelling Unit: +/- 800 sf 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAMS 3708 Robinson Avenue Austin Texas 78722CASE NO. C15-2021-0008G-5/PRESENTATION-1 N 29°50'00" E 50.00' 610' 10' REAR YARD SETBACK 18'-0" FULL CRZ 9'-0" 1/2 CRZ 4'-6" 1/4 CRZ EXISTING PECAN TREE EXISTING WOOD DECK EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE 240 SF 12'-1 3/4" " 8 / 5 1 - ' 0 1 " 0 - ' 0 1 3'-4 3/8" 6'-7 5/8" 8'-8 3/4" 10'-0" 10' OFFSET FROM MAIN RESIDENCE " 6 7 . 9 2 1 W " 9 0 1 1 ° 0 6 N ' K C A B T E S D R A Y E D S I ' 5 EXISTING COVERED PORCH & STEPS TO GRADE EXISTING WOOD FENCE & GATE 608' EXISTING WOOD FENCE PORTION OF EXISTING DRIVEWAY TO BE REMOVED TO STAY UNDER THE IMPERVIOUS COVER LIMITATIONS 278 SF EXISTING SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE 1,675 SF " 0 0 . 0 3 1 E " 0 0 0 1 ° 0 6 S ' K C A B T E S D R A Y E D S I ' 5 A/C GM M E U U 25' FRONT YARD SETBACK EXISTING COVERED PORCH & STEPS TO GRADE EXISTING CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PARKING U U U U U U PARKING U U U …
Granted PP Cases 0 9 BOA Monthly Report July 2020-June 2021 Jan 11, 2021 Due to technical difficulties – 9 cases were postponed and 1 withdrawn 1) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs 2) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), (F) to allow wall signs above the second floor, (G) (1) projecting sign for each building façade and (H) to allow for all signs to all be illuminated 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (E) (2) to increase maximum impervious cover on a slope 4) 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces 5) 25-2-774 (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 6) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width and 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane 7) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width and 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane 8) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s 9) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback Withdrawn 1 1) 25- 2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard and 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story Denied Discussion Items Jan 2021. interpretations 0 8 0 new inquiries (Added dec# 2020) The deposition of the case items: 24 A. Granted 20 B. Postponed 1 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 7 E. Discussion Items 59 H-1/1 Granted 10 December 14, 2020 1) 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs permitted) (C) to increase the total number of freestanding signs 2) Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R 3) 25- 2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease …
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. H-2/1
MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department DATE: May 22, 2020 SUBJECT: UNO Sign Regulations The Planning and Zoning Department is requesting the Commission initiate an amendment to the UNO ordinance to correct an inadvertent change made to the sign regulations in the ordinance. In November 2019 the City Council approved changes to the UNO ordinance. One of those changes was intended to address signs above the second story of a building. Those signs were required to be cut in or engraved into the structure of the building. If the name of a building were placed on the facade this made it physically difficult to change the name in the future. It was agreed by the stakeholders to remove this requirement. In making this change to the ordinance a mistake was made and the result is all illuminated signs were prohibited in the UNO area. This is not what was intended or agreed to by the stakeholders. Also, because the UNO sign regulations are also used in TODs and the North Burnet/Gateway Plan this mistake carries over to other areas. Staff is asking for the opportunity to correct the ordinance. We will be working with the same stakeholders involved in the November revisions. If you need additional information, please contact me by email or 512-974-3207. Cc: Andy Linseisen, Assistant Director, DSD H-3/1
C-1/1 LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Tanner Blair Ramirez, Elaine Appeal for 314 and 316 W. 34th Street #C15-2021-0009 Tuesday, February 02, 2021 1:52:25 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Elaine, As the chair of Central Austin Urbanists, I am writing to inform you that our organization would encourage Board of Adjustment to interpret the NUNA NCCD in the narrowest way possible. Climate change is real. This housing would be in walking distance to transit, the university, and more amenities than we can list here. This is one of the few locations in the city that can truly support a car-free lifestyle and insisting that new housing continue to reinforce and promote automotive- centric living is a threat to the long-term health of our community. Additionally, we take exception to the tone and content of Mr. Levinski’s application, especially the continued use of the term “stealth dorms”. At a time when housing costs are at an all-time high, it is very telling the character and substance of their argument that so much emphasis is placed on making sure that families and groups people that don’t meet their platonic ideal are denigrated and relegated to the status of nuisance. This segregationist attitude is anathema to the spirit of radical inclusion that we believe is the actual foundation of a community, and we ask that the city reject the argument that there is a right way and a wrong way for families to look. Given the dubious merits of requiring parking, the very real climate crisis, and the very real housing crisis, we ask that the Board of Adjustment stand by staff’s judgement and not require more parking spaces than absolutely necessary. Regards, Tanner Blair Central Austin Urbanists CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. C-1/2 LATE BACKUP To: Board of Adjustment - Interpretation Appeal Unfortunately, I will not be in town to speak for the appeal of 314 & 316 W. 34th St. on February 8th so I’m writing you now. I live on 34th Street within 200 ft of this development. As a neighborhood, we worked very hard to come up with a NCCD to protect ourselves from stealth dorm developments that violate …
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February 2, 2021 Jennifer Garcia 2237 W Braker Ln Austin TX, 78758 Re: C16-2021-0005 Property Description: 0.2538AC OF LOT 2 BLK B KRAMER LANE 65 SEC 1 RESUB OF LOT 10 THE (PRORATE 1/1/19 TO 9/12/19) Dear Jennifer, 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 of the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for all four (4) signs, one (1) monument sign, one (1) wall sign on each of the on the north, south, and west sides; to all be illuminated and the NBG Ordinance no. 20180412-051: to increase the sign height from 6 feet to 10 feet in order to provide signage for the TownePlace Suites Hotel being in the a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet Gateway - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet Neighborhood Plan); Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign 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 review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
January 25, 2021 John Meyer 703 Fletcher St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2021-0001 Property Description: CEN 35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD Dear John, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your revised application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following sections of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (a); to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested); and Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes; to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the west side of lot. In order to erect a Single-Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above variances requested, with the adjustments made to the proposed building figures, provided the 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. It is noted that the existing service drop for both 703 and 705 Fletcher Street is covered multi-plex secondary conductors. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
From: To: Subject: Date: Jeremy Blackman Ramirez, Elaine Case Number: C15-2021-0001 Saturday, January 30, 2021 3:05:56 PM Fully support *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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. F-1/1 LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine 703 & 705 Fletcher / C15-2021-0001/ C15-2021-0002 Thursday, February 04, 2021 3:53:35 PM image001.png Hi Elaine, As I am a neighbor, I have received the Public Hearing Information in the mail. I was hoping that I could just email you rather then mailing the paperwork in. This applicant has purchased both properties, knowing the limitations and is now requesting rather significant variances on both properties so that he can construct larger homes for the purposes of greater profit. I think that this type of reasoning is what has ruined my neighborhood with the extreme number of demolitions and the resulting McMansions becoming the norm. What was an average neighborhood is now exclusively filled with million dollar homes. That said, I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF EITHER PROPOSAL. Let me know if this is sufficient. Hope all is well with you. Thank you. Jan Adler Plans Examiner Supervisor/ Commercial Plan Review City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Tx. 78752 Office: 512-974-6377 Commercial Plan Review website: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/commercial-plan-review Please contact my direct supervisor with any kudos or concerns at Mitchell.Tolbert@austintexas.gov PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s F-1/2 LATE BACKUP F-1/3 LATE BACKUP p r o c e s s , v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e : w w w . a u s t i n t ~ x ~ s . g o v / d e v $ e r v i c e s . F o r a d d i t i o n a l i n f …
January 7, 2021 John Meyer 705 Fletcher St Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2021-0002 Property Description: W35FT OF E205FT BLK 3 BAWCOM SUBD Dear John, 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 of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (a); to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested); and Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes; to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the west side of lot. In order to erect a Single-Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence 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 review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine 703 & 705 Fletcher / C15-2021-0001/ C15-2021-0002 Thursday, February 04, 2021 3:53:35 PM image001.png Hi Elaine, As I am a neighbor, I have received the Public Hearing Information in the mail. I was hoping that I could just email you rather then mailing the paperwork in. This applicant has purchased both properties, knowing the limitations and is now requesting rather significant variances on both properties so that he can construct larger homes for the purposes of greater profit. I think that this type of reasoning is what has ruined my neighborhood with the extreme number of demolitions and the resulting McMansions becoming the norm. What was an average neighborhood is now exclusively filled with million dollar homes. That said, I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF EITHER PROPOSAL. Let me know if this is sufficient. Hope all is well with you. Thank you. Jan Adler Plans Examiner Supervisor/ Commercial Plan Review City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Tx. 78752 Office: 512-974-6377 Commercial Plan Review website: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/commercial-plan-review Please contact my direct supervisor with any kudos or concerns at Mitchell.Tolbert@austintexas.gov PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s F-2/1 - LATE BACKUP F-2/2 - LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Brent Ramirez, Elaine Case C15-2021-0002 Monday, February 01, 2021 9:48:03 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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. F-2/3 - LATE BACKUP Brent F-2/4 - LATE BACKUP
February 2, 2021 Nancy Langdon 3805 Eton Ln Austin TX, 78727 Property Description: LOT 16 BLK N MILWOOD SEC 3 Re: C15-2021-0018 Dear Nancy, 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 of the Land Development Code; 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements; To decrease the minimum street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to become 2 feet (requested); In order to complete a shed in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Austin Energy does not oppose the above setback 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 review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Eben Kellogg, Property Agent Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
From: To: Subject: Date: NANCY LANGDON Ramirez, Elaine Langdon BoA hearing comment Friday, January 29, 2021 11:11:04 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** She is at 3701 Hawkshead Dr 512-836-2485 If you’d like to verify. Elaine - this is Nancy Langdon - Kathryn Slagel is elderly - she was sure she had my mail. So I came to explain this to her - she has no email but wanted to comment so she filled out the paperwork & I’m emailing for her. 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. Nancy Langdon F-3/1 - LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: KRAIG HEINZEL Ramirez, Elaine Case # C15-2021-0018 Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:21:30 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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. Sent from my iPhone F-3/2 - LATE BACKUP F-3/3 - LATE BACKUP F-3/4 - LATE BACKUP From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Katherine Daly Ramirez, Elaine Case number: C 15-2021-0018 Monday, February 01, 2021 1:38:20 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Katherine Daly Stratemann and I am the owner of 3806 Eton Lane, Austin, TX, 78727. My home, which I purchased in the fall of 2007, is across the street from 3805 Eton Lane, owned by Gary and Nancy Langdon. As a resident of the neighborhood, I do not oppose the shed that the Langdons are building. They are conscientious, respectful property owners, their home has lovely street appeal, and the structure will complement their main home. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Katherine Daly Stratemann 512-837-8966 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. F-3/5 - LATE BACKUP Written comments must be submitted to the contact person listed on the notice before or at …
February 4, 2021 Lawrence Graham 5909 Bull Creek Rd Austin TX, 78757 Property Description: LOT 22 ALLANDALE SEC 3 Re: C15-2021-0019 Dear Lawrence, 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 of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) rear setback requirements; to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. The proposed guest house was not shown or dimensioned within the application. DENIED BY AUSTIN ENERGY (AE), due to the proposal having written conflict with Austin Energy's clearance requirements. The Customer's existing facilities/installations shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 7 feet-6 inches from primary and neutral overhead AE distribution conductors, which reside in the rear portion of the property above, requesting a variance from rear lot line setback requirements. Owner/applicant must obtain written approval of conflict resolution from AE prior to BOA approval. Please contact Eben Kellogg with AE Public Involvement and Real Estate Services at 322-6050. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions review action: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/8bb4699c-7691-4a74-98e7- of 56059e9be364/Design+Criteria+Manual+Oct+2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES the above 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
Sent from my iPhone 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. Please see attached. We are in favor. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Friday, January 29, 2021 1:40:59 PM C15-2021-0019 Ramirez, Elaine Allison Enderle Bassetti Date: Subject: To: From: F-4/1-LATE BACKUP F-4/2-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: 34th Street Cafe Ramirez, Elaine Fw: zoning 5909 Bull Creek Saturday, January 30, 2021 4:58:37 PM Scan.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Subject: zoning Hello Elaine, I am scanning my response to you but also wanted to add to it. Besides the fact that the goal here is not to block the building , because i know it will occur, but to look at it in a different capacity. First, my concern is that next door ( South ) they are building a very large two story home, once a one story bungalow. Then on the North side of my property, they are adding a 2 story structure obviously in the back yard. So what i will experience is something that i would like to ask to re-consider giving the variance to basically constrict a breeze in my back yard because of two new large structures. Not to mention no sun light for grass, landscaping, gardening, etc. How about just sun bathing to capture Vitamin D , especially during COVID. I also am interested in knowing if the home requesting the variance, ever pull permits for some of the past remodels, enclosing a garage, adding a large carport, adding sq footage, and now adding this structure. Also on the property is a portable building next door to me. (unsightly). I am sure the city is looking at the impervious coverage , because it sure does seem tight on this property. There is also a creek on the North side of the property. That would be a better location for this structure, because it's not really bothering anyone on that side, because of a small creek. The accesses is also better to put a walk way to the back to accesses , rather than walking all the way around the property to accesses during rain? i really think the architect and the home owner could improve …
Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association President: Alex Finnell – – 512.773.3379 February 3rd, 2021 To: City of Austin Board of Adjustment RE: C15-2020-0067 Address: 1112 Harvard Street Owner: Michael & Jeanette Abbink From: Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association Subject: Letter of Support for Variance from LDC to reduce required on-site parking spaces to zero. Please note that on January 28th, 2021, the Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association voted unanimously in favor of supporting Michael & Jeanette’s variance request from the Land Development Code to reduce the number of required on-site parking spaces to zero. Michael & Jeanette Abbink and their architect Ernesto Cragnolino of Alterstudio presented their intent to use the property at 1112 Harvard Street as an accessory studio to their planned home on the adjacent lot at 2414 East 11th Street. With the assurance that there would be no vehicular access to this subject property and that all visitor access would be from the adjacent property, the neighborhood’s concerns about removing on-site parking were adequately addressed. As Harvard Street is quite narrow, curved, and bound by extreme topography, in this particular and unique case removing on-site parking and removing access from the street should actually improve safety conditions. Sincerely, Alex Finnell President, Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association 512.773.3379 G-2/1-LATE BACKUP
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Interpretation Appeal Decision Sheet C-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0009 DATE: February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Robert Levinski OWNER/APPELLANT: Mary Ingle ADDRESS: 314 and 316 W 34TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The appellant has filed an appeal challenging staff decision in regards to the number of parking spaces. Base requirements is 2 parking spaces + 3 for the 3 new total bathrooms being added, which is then reduced to 4 parking spaces because of Urban Roadways Parking Reduction, Section 25-6- 478 (A). The appellant disagrees and argues that these two properties lack the requisite number of parking spaces, based on application of Part 6, Section 7 (J) of the NCCD ordinance in an “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. Note: Please reference North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District, Ordinance No. 040826-58, PART 6 (7) Appellant is referring to (J) and Staff is referring to (K), page 22 of 46. BOARD’S DECISION: Feb 8, 2021 BOA meeting The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant the appellant’s appeal; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANTED APPELLANT’S APPEAL - The Board finds that the correct Interpretation is that the 20% Urban Core parking reduction applies only to those parking spaces required by 25-6 Appendix A and the additional parking requirement imposed under paragraph J of the NCCD applies if a Two-Family or Duplex Residential Use contains at least 5 bathrooms even if one (1) or both of the buildings comprising the Use contains fewer than 5 bathrooms-City Staff has only required 2 additional parking spaces in violation of the NCCD and City Staff has misapplied the Urban Core parking reduction to a zoning requirement and the initial interpretation is the correct one. FINDING: 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map in that: City Staff has only required two additional parking spaces in violation on the NCCD, city staff has misapplied the Urban Core parking reduction in granting parking reduction to zoning requirement. 2. An appeal of use provisions could clearly permit a use which is in character with the uses enumerated for the …
