MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on March 9, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera (late 5:36), Yasmine Smith (late 6:20pm), Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate), Board Members Absent: Rahm McDaniel and Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Staff requests approval of February 5, 2020 draft minutes Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to approve the minutes for February 5, 2020 with a correction on Item A-1 on the number of votes, Board Member Kelly Blume second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late, Yasmine Smith late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2020 WITH A CORRECTION ON ITEM A-1 ON THE NUMBER OF VOTES. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1 requesting withdrawal, Items P-2 and P-3 requesting postponements to April 13, 2020. Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant applicant’s/staff’s requests for Item I-1 to withdraw and Items P-2, P-3 to postpone to April 13, 2020 with condition to Item P-3 last postponement request; Board member Darryl Pruett seconds on a vote 10-0; GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S WITHDRAWAL ITEM I-1 AND POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS P-2 AND P-3 TO APRIL 13, 2020 WITH CONDITION TO ITEM P-3 LAST POSTPONEMENT REQUEST. SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS …
PLAZA SALTILLO 901 E. 5th STREET The Saltillo Mixed‐Use Project: • • • • • • Addressing Mobility and Affordability Partnership with Capital Metro 800 Residential Units, inc. 141 Affordable Units @ 50% MFI 120,000 square feet of local & national retail tenants (~25) 150,000 square feet of office Community Benefits: Target (inc. CVS) – opened in March Additional neighborhood retail services Over 1 acre of new parks and open space Extension of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway (5 Blocks) • Whole Foods Market ‐ opened May 1st • • • • • Multi‐modal transportation connectivity • Environmental Remediation of 10 acres • Adaptive Re‐Use of historic Texaco Oil Depot Buildings Requested Variance: Request: Allow Internal Illumination of Retail Wall Signs (for all retail tenants, apr. 25) Code Section: 25‐10‐133(G) Reasons: 1. Create a uniform and safe pedestrian experience 2. UNO Sign regulations were changed in November 2019 with the consequence of preventing 3. 4. ground, floor illuminated retail signs The UNO signage regulations were created for use in the University Neighborhood Overlay and not for use in the central, downtown area where illuminated signs are prevalent. The Saltillo project and all neighboring retail properties have existing illuminated signs for retailers along 5th Street. 5. Additional illuminated retail signs on 5th street will not create a new condition, they are prevalent 6. No portion of the retail frontage along 5th St at Saltillo face any single‐family homes Why is Illuminated Signage Important? 1. Safety • Well lit pedestrian spaces along streetscape • Easier wayfinding for drivers and bicyclists • Encourages slower driving speeds along 5th St. • Encourages pedestrian activity along 5th St. and away from rail ROW or residential portions of neighborhood 2. Equality for all Retailers 3. Cohesive Design • Saltillo includes a cohesive and well thought out signage program to address pedestrian, cyclist, rail, and vehicle needs, to ensure safe and easy access to these new, needed neighborhood services Signage rules were changed mid‐project to restrict signage illumination (Nov 2019) • • When the rule changed, Saltillo had multiple tenants in every building who had already received signage permits and installed illuminated signs Requested Variance: RETAIL SIGNS: 1. Allow Illumination of Wall Signs facing 5th St. ROW 2. For all retail tenants Area of Requested Variance Existing Illuminated Saltillo Retail Signage – 5th St Existing Illuminated Saltillo Retail Signage – 5th St Existing Illuminated Saltillo Retail Signage – …
0402415Ar2 Sheet 6 6 HILTON GARDEN INN Address 2600 BROCKTON AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78758 MSW|MW RFF 02.13.19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 12/11/19: DELETE OPTION 2 OF SIGNS A AND B R2-AC-3/10/20: upd ABC dims to new specs 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 2301 River Road Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER B C A SITE PLAN | SIGN LOCATIONS EQ. " 8 - ' 4 242'-0"+- EQ. - + " 0 - ' 2 8 A WEST BUILDING ELEVATION | PROPOSED SIGNAGE SCALE: 3/64" = 1' - 0" SIGN SQ. FT. = 217 0402415Ar2 Sheet 1 6 HILTON GARDEN INN Address 2600 BROCKTON AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78758 MSW|MW RFF 02.13.19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 12/11/19: DELETE OPTION 2 OF SIGNS A AND B R2-AC-3/10/20: upd ABC dims to new specs 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 2301 River Road Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER EQ. " 8 - ' 4 197'-0"+- EQ. - + " 0 - ' 2 8 B SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION | PROPOSED SIGNAGE SCALE: 3/64" = 1' - 0" SIGN SQ. FT. = 217 0402415Ar2 Sheet 2 6 HILTON GARDEN INN Address 2600 BROCKTON AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78758 MSW|MW RFF 02.13.19 Approval / Date R1 JMC 12/11/19: DELETE OPTION 2 OF SIGNS A AND B R2-AC-3/10/20: upd ABC dims to new specs 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 2301 River Road Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CUSTOMER 4'-8" ALUM. BRIDGE COVER. PAINT TO MATCH WALL 46'-4 ⁄ " 40'-10" " 8 - ' 4 A B FACE LIT CHANNEL LOGO/LETTERS TWO [2] SETS REQUIRED - MANUFACTURE & INSTALL SIGN SQ. FT. = 217 5" (127mm) DEEP LETTERS (REMOTE PWR. SUPPLY) LETTERS ILLUMINATED with RED L.E.D. (G.E. OR APPROVED EQUIV.). INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. LOGO: .177" (4.5mm) THK WRT30 WHITE CYRO SG FACES LOGO ILLUMINATED with WHITE L.E.D. (G.E. OR APPROVED EQUIV.). INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. ALL ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE REQUIRE THE CLIENT'S ELECTRICIAN TO FURNISH & INSTALL A COMPLETE PHOTOCELL AND/OR TIME CLOCK TO ALLOW SIGNS TO OPERATE AT DESIGNATED INTERVALS. HOWEVER, SIGN SHALL NEVER OPERATE ON A 24/7 BASIS. -/3/$#(0dd )#OCF-#<G<GPH- =MD?B@#>J Q@M- K<DIOOJ#H<O>C>C R <GG- G@OO@M#=J?T JOF?86B6B#7H?9=;#9?IFB6O PAINT LETTER INTERIOR with STARBRITE L.E.P. 5" +2" - " 3 - ' …
1401 E 3RD STREET AUSTIN, TX 78702 Case # C15-2020-0020 May 11, 2020 1401 E 3 RD STREET – MAP VIEW 1401 E 3 RD STREET – AERIAL VIEW VARIANCE REQUEST • BOA request for 1401 E 3rd St. to allow a 2.77’ setback in the required 5’ side setback. REASONABLE USE • The legal tract located at 1401 E. 3rd St. is 4,852 SF and has had on-site utility service and other improvements since 1926. • The original residence was demolished in 2017 and a new residential permit application was submitted to city of Austin. • Said application was approved by city of Austin and a new single-family residence was constructed in accordance with the approved plans. • The plot plan was accurate and was based on the accurate survey; however, an incorrect version of the survey was used to set the construction forms. HARDSHIP § A survey error based on confusing ROW widths in the adjacent alley created a 2.7’ side yard setback during construction of the SFR & accessory apartment. § This was not known until contractor called for final inspection and certificate of occupancy and preparation of the owner occupying the residence. § Surveyor then surveyed entire block alley in order to understand where error was created. § The intersection of the rear public alley and intersecting Navasota Street have varying widths. These intersecting ROWs allowed multiple opportunities for error. NOT GENERAL TO THE AREA § The new single-family residence has a varying encroachment into the 5’ side yard setback, creating a side yard setback ranging from 2.77’ to 4.0’. § There are no known examples like this in the immediate area, but is probable in the larger east Austin geography. § This small setback encroachment does not impair the intent of the zoning regulations, nor does it have any adverse impact on adjacent or surrounding properties. § All inspections have passed except the building permit’s final inspection. The Certificate of Occupancy can be granted if the variance is approved 1401 E 3 RD ST – PLAT 1401 E 3 RD ST – PLAT
Springdale Farms 04/13/2020 Board of Adjustments 9/6/2019 Site Location • • • • • Area: 4.85 acres Zoning: CS-MU-CO-NP Along Imagine Austin Corridor 2 Blocks from Transit priority (in both directions) Activity Corridor Neighborhood Outreach • Held community meetings to: • Understand from our future neighbors what the Farm has meant to the community • Get a sense of what future uses could be beneficial to • Introduce StoryBuilt and discuss overall design the community strategy the site) • Preservation (trees, existing features important to • Sustainability • Green infrastructure • Neighborhood fabric • Mixed Use (residential for sale and commercial) Community Feedback and Goals Feedback from community meetings: • Keep some level of farming and farm-stand operational • Mixed use (residential and commercial) • Open space • Independent grocery • Coffee shop/cafe • Affordable housing component • Welcoming environment • Pedestrian oriented What did we do with the Feedback.. • Developed numerous site plans and programming options trying to incorporate all the feedback • Formed a working group with the Neighborhood Planning Contact Team to better identify pros and cons for the project, what agreements we could come to and identify our steps moving forward • Developed a site plan, working around the numerous constraints on the property to bring to life the best project possible. • Continued direct neighbor outreach during process to inform everyone of progress with the NPCT Neighborhood Conclusions • Conditional Overlay Zoning change supported to allow for restaurant and general convenience/retail uses • Support for 60-ft commercial building (4-stories) • Executed LOI with the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation to formalize partnership for Eight affordable units to be conveyed at 60% MFI. A Missing middle for the GNDC will be filled due to unit sizes being conveyed. • Heritage Tree preservation • Maintain Urban Farming component: worked with Eden East, who is currently managing the farm and onsite restaurant, to determine necessary requirements for future needs. Site Plan • • • • • • • Site Plan: • 86 For sale Units +/- 60,000 sf of commercial Open Space: 2.25 ac (includes 25k sf of Urban Farm 50% Imp cover FAR: 0.7:1 Tree Preservation Residential units 30-ft from property line Collaboration of StoryBuilt and the NPCT to accomplish the goals: • • • • Mixed Use Farming Sub-grade parking Pedestrian Oriented Site Overview and Hardship • • • • • Total Area from Springdale ROW …
3409 NEAL STREET AUSTIN, TX 78702 Case # C15-2020-0003 May 11, 2020 3409 NEAL STREET – MAP VIEW 3409 NEAL STREET – AERIAL VIEW VARIANCE REQUEST • Requesting a variance from Section 25-2-492 from the lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 33.59 feet (requested) in order to construct a Single Family Residence in an SF-3-NP zoning district – Neighborhood zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) REASONABLE USE • A single family residential use in an SF-3 zoned lot is reasonable. A lot less than 50’ in width is not uncommon and should not prevent the proposed use from occurring in the highest and best manner. HARDSHIP § The original plat date of 1937 contemplated single family residential use on this lot. It is not uncommon for lots in the urban core, especially among those located in east Austin, to have been illegally subdivided at some point via metes and bounds or other methods. The City of Austin Water Utility is requiring a specific water line placement which located said line on the proposed flag lot's pole, creating an addition 15.5' bump out from the 15' pole frontage at the right-of-way. In turn, this creates an approximate 33.59 remainder length for the adjacent, proposed lot shown as lot 3A. If the additional 15.5' was not required by the City of Austin lot 3A would be 49.01' wide, less than one foot shy of the required 50' width outlined in the SF-3 performance standards. Denying this variance request would result in less density in the Urban Core, where density is very much needed. The existing 64' lot width is a function of an illegal subdivision of the 128' wide lot 3 Cherico Subdivision. Approving this variance would allow the subdivision application to be approved and the proposed lots built to their highest and best use. NOT GENERAL TO THE AREA § There are no known lots in the immediate area attempting to resolve an illegal subdivision via 2 lot subdivision. AREA OF CHARACTER § Approving a variance for lot width reduction bas zero adverse impact on adjacent lots. The lot in question, lot 3A, is 64.09 SF and compliant with minimum lot size requirements. East Austin is full of numerous odd shaped and sized residential lots. None of these were part of any master planned community, and over time were split from their original configuration …
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Address: 71 Julius St Homeowners: Dan Coops and Amy Ruhl-Coops Variance request: Waterfront Overlay - Residential home re-build in secondary setback - Impervious cover from 30% → 36.8% Adjacent green space 1 Previous site plan of 71 & 73 Julius and the proposed site plan 73 71 Shared driveway (ie, 1 fewer driveways) 71 is comprised of lot 7 and 8, two substandard lots (45’ wide) that are deeded together Adjacent green space • • • Total dwelling units for 71&73: previously ~3, propose 4 Total BR’s for 71&73: previously 6, propose 10 Parking spots for 71&73: previously ~5, propose 6 2 Red: Front, back and side setbacks Orange: 50% CRZ of protected trees Brown: Trees <19” we plan to save Green: JUAE for shared driveway 3 New alternative design option that reduces I.C. down to 34.9% within the secondary setback: Removes front carport on 71 Pushes house to extreme west and north as close as possible to heritage pecan critical root zone (CRZ) Pushing down to this option: Reduces parking: 3 → 2 spaces 2 spaces for 6 drivers would put more parking on the street for: • • • 2 parents 2 students/drivers 2 grandparents Less IC in the WO but with a less functional design with little or no advantage to neighborhood or city - - • • • 4 5 Neighborhood character includes new construction 72 Julius (immediately across the street) 70 San Saba (Adjacent property east of 71 Julius which is also on two substandard lots ) 2607 Canterbury (two lots east from 71 San Saba) 2611 Canterbury 6 75 San Saba 73 San Saba 71A San Saba Neighborhood character includes new construction 71B San Saba 7 New construction has been allowed recently in this neighborhood where the city chose not to apply / enforce the waterfront overlay code for residences 71A San Saba 71B San Saba 2711 Canterbury 8 71 Julius 70 San Saba Also 70 San Saba 71A San Saba 71B San Saba 2607 Canterbury 71 Julius 70 San Saba 71A&B San Saba The rebuilt 2607 and 2611 Canterbury are not on satellite images yet 9 Our variance request is asking for only 36.8% I.C. in the W.O. secondary setback Section 25-2-556 allows up to 55% I.C. and appears to fully apply to 71 Julius: § 25-2-556 - ADDITIONAL IMPERVIOUS COVER IN SINGLE-FAMILY STANDARD LOT (SF-2) AND FAMILY RESIDENCE (SF-3) DISTRICTS. (A) In …
BOA meeting May 11, 2020 Darryl Dadon 2604 E 6th St Fence as Accessory Use • Fence as Accessory Use pursuant to Section 25-2- 899(E) of the Code. • I am requesting a variance from the Land Development Code section 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses for a SF-3-NP residential property for a fence height along the back portion of the property that has an average height of 8ft. Section 25-2-899(E) of the Code • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or • (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. Written Consent from Adjoining Property Owners • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • I have provided the written consents of each of the adjoining neighbors • Allegra Moet Brantly • Dave Huberr • However, because the back fence adjoins the alley which is owned by the City of Austin, approval from the BOA is also needed which is the purpose of this application. Section 25-2-899(E) of the Code • A solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files a written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official, and: • (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or • (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain …
Request for Variance 1507 Fairfield Drive The Board of Adjustment May 11, 2020 C15-2019-0063 Item P-2 Overview • Request: To reduce rear setback from 10’ to 0’ • Homeowner: Stephen Rison • Purchased home in 1984 • Zoning: SF-3-NP • Existing structure was rebuilt in 2002 in approximately same footprint as previous structure and built in good-faith based on location and existence of previous structure. • Greatly reduced in size recently to comply with AE requirements. Purpose of Variance • To preserve long-standing former workshop that has provided a unique, “Weird Austin” social interaction space for friends and neighbors for many years. • To preserve role as being part of reunions, wakes, birthdays, and gatherings for nearly 20 years. • To prevent waste of existing structure. Reasonable Use • Best location for structure given lot constraints. • Approval would allow for continued use as special space for reflection and neighborhood fellowship. Hardship • Hardship is unique to the property ▫ Existing structure in approximately same footprint as previous structure of many years, creating long- standing misunderstanding of what could be built. ▫ Trees that existed at time of construction, plus lot size, limited options for placement of structure. ▫ Deck and pool in way of moving structure and so cannot simply lift and move structure. ▫ Type of construction makes relocation prohibitive. • Hardship not general to the area ▫ This type of structure is unique and not common to area. Area Character • Will not alter character of area. • Will help preserve character of neighborhood. • Contributes to the “Keep Austin Weird” culture • Structure part of neighborhood since 2002. • Community support. ▫ Neighbor: “We appreciate [Steve’s] artistic spirit and sense of community. We are in favor of the variance.” Neighborhood Support • “Steve’s property, like himself, is unique, a bit weird, and part of what makes living in Austin wonderful.” • “The building is quite quaint and it would be sad if it had to be removed. It is the inspiration for many conversations and enjoyable evenings. I cannot imagine the benefit if it were removed—it is a part of our neighborhood and our history.” • “I do not consider his property an eyesore or an issue, and in fact know that many people hold it in high regard, and with fond memories. Please do whatever is in your power to allow this wonderful man to …
Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, May 11, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REVISED AGENDA Monday, May 11, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting will convene at 5:30 PM on Monday, May 11, 2020 via Videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___VACANT (Alternate) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval of March 9, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2020-0001 Jason Thumlert for Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300, 1304 E. 4th Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs in order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD- CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented District/Plaza Saltillo – Central Urban Redevelopment – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. …
C-1/54 C-1/55 March 13, 2020 City of Austin Board of Adjustments Attn: Leane Heldenfels Development Services Department Development Assistance Center PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 RE: Sign Variance Request Plaza Saltillo 901 East 5th Street Austin, Texas Dear Board of Adjustment Members: As the Owner of 800, 902, 906, 908 East Fifth Street and 500 San Marcos St. and neighbor of the Plaza Saltillo development, I support the requested sign variance for retailer signage at 901, 1100, 1011 , 1109, and 1211 East 5th Street as well as for 1300 and 1304 E. 4th Street to include the following variance: Illuminated retailer signage – Variance to Sections 25-10-133(G) I support the requested variance as I believe that the signage requested does not negatively impact my property nor my neighbors or neighborhood. I believe the proposed signage is appropriate for signs within the Saltillo TOD and is similar to existing signage that my property and many neighbor properties already have installed as of the date of this request. I support the proposed signage both as a neighbor to the project and citizen of Austin, and encourage approval of the requested variance so that these locations can be afforded the same opportunities as others in the neighborhood. Sincerely, Richard Kooris President Pegalo Properties Inc. PEGALO PROPERTIES INC. 501 North Interstate 35 austin Texas 78702 C-1/56 May 6, 2020 City of Austin Board of Adjustments Attn: Leane Heldenfels Development Services Department Development Assistance Center PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 RE: Sign Variance Request Plaza Saltillo 901 East 5th Street Austin, Texas Dear Board of Adjustment Members: As an Authorized agent of Corazon Apartments and neighbor of the Plaza Saltillo development, I support the requested sign variance for retailer signage at 901, 1011 , 1109, and 1211 East 5th Street as well as for 1300 and 1304 E. 4th Street to include the following variance: • Illuminated retailer signage – Variance to Sections 25-10-133(G) I support the requested variance as I believe that the signage requested does not negatively impact my property nor my neighbors or neighborhood. I believe the proposed signage is appropriate for signs within the Saltillo TOD and is similar to existing signage that Corazon retailers and my neighbors’ properties already have installed as of the date of this request. I support the proposed signage both as a neighbor to the project and citizen of Austin and encourage …
May 8, 2020 Alkesh Patel 2600 Brockton Dr Austin TX, 78758 Property Description: LOT 2 BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 3 RESUB LT 2 & LTS A-B BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 2 Re: C16-2020-0002 Dear Alkesh, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from- Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G); to allow two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs, all illuminated; In order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Austin Energy does not oppose the above sign 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. The monument sign proposed location, conflicts with an existing electric and telecommunications easement being dedicated in the plat recorded in O.P.R.T.C.TX as doc. # 201600165. This sign will need to be relocated to be outside of the said easement. 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 C-2/14
Greg Underwood Ramirez, Elaine Re: 2815 Glenview; Bryker Woods Neighborhood Assoc. BOA Response Friday, May 08, 2020 9:33:07 AM Here are the pictures of the elevator shaft and front drive of the house. Please use these in conjunction with the email sent to you from the board, from myself and the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association. which describes our position on this case. For you convenience a copy of this email along with the pictures is below. From: To: Subject: Date: Elaine, Best, Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Assoc. ***************************************** Please Forward to BOA Members ASAP Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Ms Ramirez, Thank you, May 6, 2020 Re: case # C15-2020-0014 2815 Glenview Avenue Dear Board of Adjustment Members: The Board of Directors of the Byker Woods Neighborhood Association (BWNA) recognize that this particular hardship is not intrinsic to the land and have taken a non-opposition at this time. It is our understanding from discussions with agent Rodney Bennett that the variance is tied to the plans submitted and that additional variances will not be requested, and that the Impervious Cover is just under 45%. Should the Board of Adjustment (BOA) grant this variance we ask that you include in your decision the condition that there will not be additional variance requests and that at some future time, should the structure be demolished or significantly remodeled, that the Floor-to- I-1/18 Area Ratio and Impervious Cover revert to the Land Development Code at that time. I am attaching two recent pictures of 2815 Glenview showing the elevator shaft and front porch. We thank you for your service to our community. Greg Underwood, President Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association I-1/19 Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2020, at 4:28 PM, Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Greg, I still have not heard back from you…please see e-mail below Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Senior Planner / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department One Texas Center / 505 Barton Springs Rd / 1st Floor Office: 512-974-2202 <image001.png> 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 …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: J in Austin Ramirez, Elaine J OPPOSITION TO - Reference File Name: C-15-2020-0016 (Permit/Case: 2020-000010 BA) BA HEARING for residential 50’w lot at 4013 CLAWSON Road — Variance scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2020 (5:30pm) Saturday, May 09, 2020 5:51:56 PM IMG_1379.PNG *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Ramirez, Thank you for your VM response to my inquiry as to how/where I may file my “OPPOSITION VOTE” on the above Applicant Chris Palladino’s request for a BOA Variance “...to subdivide ...” existing SF-3 single lot (50’w fronting on Clawson Road 78704) into “...at least two lots” to construct 4- residences (“2-primary and 2-secondary). I own the residential property at 1602 Morgan Lane (78704) that is contiguous to the rear portion of Mr. Chris Palladino’s currently-existing single 50’w lot. Copy images of his Variance request online file, plus the Notice received 05/07/20 are attached hereto: I-2/24 Although I understand Mr. Palladino’s desire to increase his investment value by utilizing as much of his large lot as possible, my opposition primarily rests upon 3-factors: (1) DRAINAGE MITIGATION and IMPERVIOUS/PERVIOUS coverage concerns (during and after proposed construction): The Palladino’s SF-3 lot is located in a land area that drains downhill, flowing water onto adjoining properties, creating potential flooding concerns to existing residential property, particularly during heavy downpours of Spring and Summer. (2) TRAFFIC & LIFE/FIRE SAFETY: The construction of 4-residences on a SF-3 lot fronting CLAWSON Road adds approximately 8-vehicles traveling minimally 2x daily. The traffic on Clawson currently is over-burdened with traffic flow on a narrow 2-Lane road, which originally served residential-urban-gardening and wildlife habitat properties on the same-sized country road, which now carries the traffic burden of over-development from S. Lamar Blvd. and Menchaca (pka Manchaca) Road, with traffic short-cuts through residential streets of Del Cuerto Road to LIGHTSEY Road to CLAWSON ROAD to MORGAN LANE, using each as collective-feeder streets to access East-bound lane of 290W freeway (Ben White Blvd) at Bannister Lane signal-light intersection. Also, the INCREASED Multi-Unit DENSITY CONSTRUCTION (between Grayford Dr. and Southgate Circle) currently feed heavy traffic onto CLAWSON Road near the location of Mr. Palladino’s property and Morgan Lane. Although the collective-streets shortcut is circuitous with few stop signs (and hence creating traffic dangers to residents since no sidewalks exist along this route), the high-traffic use on Clawson Road results from area high-density development and the …
Linda Teague 1502 Fairfield Dr. Austin, TX 78757 October 14, 2019 Board of Adjustment Austin, Texas To whom it may concern, I have been asked to write a letter of character for my neighbor Steve Rison (1507 Fairfield Dr.). I have known Steve since he moved into the neighborhood in 1984. He is, without doubt, an exceptional neighbor and Austinite. While living here for a very short time, he took it upon himself to get Neighborhood Watch. He led the process by contacting residents, ensuring that attendance requirements were met, paying for and installing the sign, and making sure everyone felt safe and secure. He has been a very stable and delightful part of our neighborhood. Knowing Steve all these years, I feel it is not in his nature to try to abuse rules or regulations. His main purpose is to make his home and surroundings inviting. He really is the ambassador for our little area. He introduces himself to people moving in and makes them feel welcome. He offers suggestions and helpful hints to new residents. Steve is a very positive and cheerful person. It is not his purpose to cause problems for anyone or anything. He only wants what is best for everyone and Austin. I respect Steve and cannot say enough nice things about him. He is truly a very caring and lovely person. I hope that all these concerns can be addressed and solved. Steve is a charming sole and respected by many. The building in question is quite quaint and it would be sad if it had to be removed. It is the inspiration for many conversations and enjoyable evenings. I cannot imagine the benefit if it were removed—it is a part of our neighborhood and our history. If you would like to talk to me or have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 512- 453-6884. Cordially, Linda Teague Fellow Austinite P-2/36 To Whom It May Concern: Steve has been our neighbor since we moved to the Wooten in 2013. He has been a part of this neighborhood far longer than most. He was the first person to welcome us here and has always had an open invitation to all the neighbors for his gatherings. For the most part, our neighbors have a “live and let live” philosophy towards each other. Steve has always been supportive to the changes we have made …
The Bouldin Creek Neightxirhood Association's Steering Committee voted on May 4, 2020 to not c^ipose Anthony Brown's variance request to build a home on his lot at TTiank you for directir^ Mr. Brown to make contact with our n^htiortiood association Date; May 5. 2020 T O: Board of Adjustment Subject C a se CI5-20200004 1612 Newton Street Board Meml>ers. 1612 Newton Street and thank you for your service. Sincerely. Paul Strange VP External Affairs and Zonir^ Chair Bouldin Creek Neighbortiood Association, P . O. B ox 3683, Austin, Texas 78704 P-4/53
