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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___*____William Hodge (abstained) ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jennifer Hanlen OWNER: Durham Trading Partners XII, LLC ADDRESS: 1401 3RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 5 feet (required) to 2.77 feet (requested) in order to complete a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: currently under construction, layout error BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING; MAY 11 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay, William Hodge abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. 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: P-4/1 (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: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elanie Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for P-4/2 May 5, 2020 Jennifer Hanlen 1401 E 3rd St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2020-0020 Dear Jennifer, Property Description: W 35.6FT OF N138FT OF W193.4 OLT 20 DIVISION O Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) setback requirements; to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 5 feet (required) to 2.77 feet (requested) In order to complete a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Austin Energy does not oppose the above variance request provided any proposed and existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s clearance …
From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine FW: 1401 East Third Monday, May 11, 2020 2:34:48 PM My original email to City staff questioning the construction at 1401 E 3rd. From: Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:02 PM To: DSD Help Cc: Subject: 1401 East Third This message is from Jeff Thompson. [ bc-jeffrey.thompson@austintexas.gov ] I sit on the Planning Commission and one of the residents in my district asked me about a new house going up at 1401 E 3rd Street, 78702. It appears to have approved plans for less than the required set back, but there was never a BOA hearing or other variance. Can you please explain how they are allowed to build so close to another house and within the set back? Jeffrey Thompson Boards and Commissions Scheduled Meeting Disclosure Information: Written disclosure is required by visitors when attending a scheduled meeting with a City Official regarding a municipal question for compensation on behalf of another person. Anyone scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official must either acknowledge that the disclosure requirement does not apply or respond to the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCVisitorLog IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Austin provides e-mail addresses for members of its boards and commissions for their use as board members. This address should not be used for private or personal messages. The views expressed in e-mail messages reflect the views of the authors alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any board or commission of which the author may be a member. In particular, the views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Austin, or any of its departments, employees or officials. E-mail messages may be subject to required public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. P-4/54 From: Subject: Date: Attachments: FW: 1401 E 3rd Street Monday, May 11, 2020 2:42:25 PM image002.png image003.png image004.png D5619B4E5E1648509A9623C8BE4D07E6.png 8FF5708083434FEA868AB1891DEEC906.png Several weeks later I’m still chasing the issue. You can see from the pictures that the development is still in early stages. The response is : inspector will notice. To be told now that the inspector didn’t raise the issue early enough is frustrating. From: Sent: Friday, March 2, 2018 4:13 PM To: Subject: Fwd: 1401 E 3rd Street Jeff Thompson Planning Commission D3 Begin forwarded message: From: "Johns, Renee" <Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov> Date: March 2, 2018 at 3:00:04 PM CST To: "Thompson, Jeffrey - BC" <bc-Jeffrey.Thompson@austintexas.gov>, "Olsen, …
BOA Monthly Report July 2019-June 2020 May 11, 2020 1) SubChapter F: Res Design and Comp Standards, Art 2, Dev Standards Sec 2.1 to exceed the FAR 2) 25-2-899 (E) to increase height 3) 25-2-1063 (C)(2) to increase the maximum allowable Comp Height 4) 25-2-492 (D) to decrease the minimum lot width 5) 25-2-492 (D) to decrease the minimum lot size 6) 25-5-515 to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 1) 25-10-133(G) to allow for up to 18 illuminated wall signs 2) 25-10-133 (G) to allow for 1 6ft tall freestanding monument sign And 2 217sq.ft. wall signs, all illuminated 3) 25-2-492 (D) to d )ecrease the minimum interior side setback 4) 25-2-492 (D) to decrease the rear setback 5) 25-2-492 (D) to decrease the minimum lot width 6) 25-2-721 (C) (1) and (2) secondary setback area to allow construction Of a home and increase and increase the maximum allowable IC Withdrawn 1) 25-6-472 Appendix A to reduce the number of required parking Spaces Granted 6 PP Cases 6 1 0 6 Denied Discussion Items Dec and Jan. interpretations 0 new inquiries (Added MAY # 2020) The deposition of the case items: 30 A. Granted 55 B. Postponed 12 C. Withdrawn D. Denied 5 E. Discussion Items 55 E. Indef PPmt 0 S-1/1 Granted PP cases Withdrawn Denied March 9, 2020 1) Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C)(2)(Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) 2) 25-2-1067 (H) (Design regulations) Compatibility Height req of Article 10, Comp Standards Div 2 to decrease minimum parking setback And Decrease minimum driveway setback 3) 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 4) 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 5) Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) a. 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories or 40 feet, b. 25-2-1063 (C) (3) allows a height limit for a structure more than 100 feet 1) Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2)(Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) to increase the maximum Allowable Compatibility Height requirement 2) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear Setback 3) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot …
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 S-8/1
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) • RULES CHANGED MID-OPENING EQUALITY FOR ALL RETAILERS – HELP OUR LOCAL RETAILERS SUCCEED • • SAFETY – PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS & VEHICLES • COHESIVE DESIGN, LOOK & FEEL – IN THE PROJECT and SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD 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 …
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 - ' …
305 W 45th St – 2nd story addition The lot size is 1985 Sq Ft and 39’ wide, which is under the minimum of 5750 and 50’, respectively. We are requesting a variance for lot size of 1985 Sq Ft and a 39’ width We are building an addition which will add approximately 300 Sq Ft. Any amount over 200 Sq Ft requires another parking space. We are requesting either of two variances for parking; either increasing this minimum of 200 to 300 Sq Ft or reduce the required parking spaces from 2 to 1 Site History Lot configuration has remained the same since 1938. The attached warranty deed shows that this has been a small lot since land development codes came about in 1946 The zoomed-in snapshot from Jun 2 1938 (shown below) describes the same configuration that has been referenced since that date W 45TH ST. OVERHEAD ELEC. UTILITY POLE OVERHEAD ELEC. OVERHEAD ELEC. EXISTING CONCRETE DRIVE HEIGHT OF EXISTING, NON- CONFORMING AREA OF HOUSE WITHIN FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS TO REMAIN AS-IS, ALL AREAS OF INCREASED HEIGHT AT ADDITION OCCUR WITHIN BUILDING SETBACKS . C E L E D A E H R E V O PROPERTY LINE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION SETBACK PLANE #1 EXTG. FENCE K C A B T E S " 0 ’ 5 2 K C A B T E S " 0 ’ 0 1 I E N L Y T R E P O R P E C N E F . G T X E " 0 ' 0 4 5' 0" SETBACK E S U O H . G T X E . O . F O T " 4 / 1 1 ' 1 1 I E N L Y T R E P O R P R A E R O T " 8 / 3 3 Y A W Y E L L A E D S I I E N L Y T R E P O R P 5' 0" SETBACK E C N E F . G T X E . C E L E D A E H R E V O EXTG. FENCE PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT HOME FOOTPRINT SETBACK PLANE #2 EXISTING, NON-CONFORMING ADDITION, NOT MODIFIED 1 SITE PLAN FULL SIZE: 1” = 10" HALF SIZE: 1” = 20" SITE PLAN 03.11.20 SK.1 Joe Fisher Architect VT, MA, TX jfarchitect.com …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0063 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Rison ADDRESS: 1507 FAIRFIELD DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JAN 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO AE DENIAL; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (LAST POSTPONEMENT); May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. EXPIRATION DATE: FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez forP-1/1 May 5, 2020 Stephen Rison 1507 Fairfield Dr Austin TX, 78757 Property Description: LOT 28 WOOTEN PARK SEC 5 Re: C15-2019-0063 Dear Stephen, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement which being found in the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) To decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested); In order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) The applicant has carried out the demolition and disassembly of the structures, in the rear …
Ramirez, Elaine Ramirez, Diana FW: Request for Postponement - C15-2019-0063 - 1507 Fairfield Drive Monday, June 1, 2020 3:22:13 PM From: King, Micah [ Sent: Monday, June 01, 2020 3:15 PM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meade, Nikelle < Subject: Request for Postponement - C15-2019-0063 - 1507 Fairfield Drive *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** By this email, on behalf of the applicant I am requesting a postponement of case C15-2019-0063 to the July 13 meeting of the Board of Adjustment, to allow us time to amend our variance request. Thank you for your assistance, and please let me know if you need anything further at this time. From: To: Subject: Date: . Elaine, Micah Micah J. King Attorney HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512.370.3468 Fax: 512.479.1101 View Bio | View VCard Husch Blackwell has been named a Tier 1 law firm in the United States for Real Estate by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for the Ninth Edition of “Best Law Firms” Husch Blackwell COVID-19 Toolkit Husch Blackwell has launched a COVID-19 response team providing insight to businesses as they address challenges related to the coronavirus outbreak. Content and programming to assist clients across multiple areas of operations can be found on our website via our Coronavirus toolkit. 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov.
C15-2020-0016 / 4013 Clawson Rd – Additional Material (Postponement) This is the same application as the one approved in 2018. I have included my complete original application and the decision sheet in this update for your review. Any variation in the “conceptual plan” reflects simplification only. No building size or placement on either plan should be considered for any purpose other than giving the reader a sense of the size of the lot. No final decisions have been made about what may be built. The final decision about what can and will be built will be based on permit applications, reviews, and approvals by the Development Services department. There is no site plan process for an SF-3 two-unit lot; in applying for the subdivision with Land Use, we were told that all that we should submit is the lines we want to draw and a utility plan. Numerous other lots along Clawson have been divided into flag lots, and the neighborhood (including Clawson Road) has numerous multi-family developments. This was the basis for the findings in my original variance approval, including that the variance will not alter the character of the area. The facts on the ground have not changed. Denying an application that is exactly the same as last time, when no facts have changed, would be a gross unfairness. The only reason I am before you again is because (1) the City told me to get my original variance before submitting for my subdivision; and (2) the City took so long to process my subdivision application that both the application and the variance expired. This lot is currently a half-acre and is entitled for only one house and one ADU. The City’s target density for SF-3 lots is eight primary units and eight secondary per acre. Approving this variance and subdividing the lot will only lead to half that density, but will double the current allowance and help achieve the City’s housing goal – a goal the prior Board recognized in its approval (finding #1). At the time more than 80% of the homeowners within 300 feet signed a statement of support for the variance. I am happy to abide by the conditions placed last time, and request that you place the same conditions on this renewal. I want to be clear that the result of the subdivision will be two SF-3 lots, on which only two housing …
SITE PLAN AS ORIGINALLY APPROVED 25'-05 8" RDCS SECTION 3 40'-0"RDCS SECTION 2 40'-0" RDCS SECTION 1 34'-11 2" TO BUILDING LINE 25'-0" FRONT SETBACK NAVASOTA STREET 2'-6" 2'-6" 15'-0" N22°49'20"E 139.24' 5'-0" REAR SETBACK @ ALLEY (ALLOWED BY CITY CODE) ' . 7 9 3 3 W " 8 4 4 5 ° 5 6 N ' Y E L L A 98'-9" 99'-5" 12 99'-8" 99'-11" 100'-0" T1 15 " 0 - ' 5 " 6 - ' 8 3'x3' Toilet 6'x4' Dumpster Material Staging 10'x8' Area 99'-0" LPAG 2 3'- 91 8" K C A B T E S R A E R ' 0 1 18 3'-0" Park Space #2 R 5 '- 0 " 17'-6" 17'-6" R 5'-0" Park Space #1 13 18'-0" 15' SIDE SETBACK 99'-6" AAG 15' SIDE SETBACK 23 101'-0" FFE 2 10 99'-9" FFE @Carports 4 1 10 7 " 0 - ' 3 " 0 - ' 5 21 17 16 18 100'-0" HPAG 7 5' SIDE SETBACK 16 15 100'-0" BM 99'-0" HP4 - 4 1 1 9 ' 2 " S23°21'38"W 141.06' 99'-8" HP3 99'-10" HP2 100'-0" HP1 100'-2" 22 24 26 101'-0" FFE 17 T S d r 3 E 1 0 4 1 ' . 0 3 5 3 E " 8 1 ' 4 5 ° 8 6 S TREE PROTECTION NOTES (CONTINUED): 7. The placement and storage of materials and/or heavy equipment on CRZs is strictly prohibited. Materials shall be staged as far from CRZs as possible. Impacts from construction or construction activities inside 1/4 CRZs are strictly prohibited without exception. 8. T2 TREE PROTECTION NOTES: 1. All trees 19" in trunk diameter and greater at a height of 4'-6" above adjacent grade are protected by municipal ordinance. No protected tree shall be removed without a permit. In order to assure that the remaining root zones are adequately preserved, tree protection fencing per the details on sheet G007 is required for all protected trees within the limits of construction. Extents of fencing are shown on this sheet. Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to the commencement of construction. When the tree protection fencing cannot incorporate the entire ½ Critical Root Zone, an eight inch layer of mulch within the entire available root zone area is required for all trees which have any disturbance indicated within any portion of the Critical Root Zone. 2x4 …
Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, June 8, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held June 8, 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 (June 7 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 8, 2020 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, (June 7, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Monday, June 8, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting will convene at 5:30 PM on Monday, June 8, 2020 via Videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___VACANT (Alternate) ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B-2 Staff requests approval of May 11, 2020 draft minutes Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C. NONE D. D-1 C16-2020-0001 On-Line Link: Item D-1 PRESENTATION Jason Thumlert for Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300, 1304 E. 4th Street 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 …
From: To: Subject: Date: Gavino Fernandez Ramirez, Elaine Case - C16-2020-0001 Tuesday, June 02, 2020 5:15:07 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Board of Adjustment Members, We the members of Barrio Unido Neighborhood Association, hereby submit this letter of support for case C16-2020-0001, variances request, for consent approval at your June 8, 2020, Board of Adjustment meeting. We met with Jason Thumlert, of Endevor and answered all of our questions. Please advise Gavino Fernandez, Jr. President Barrio Unido Neighborhood Association 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACK UPD-1/65
Address: 71 Julius St, Austin, TX 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 71 Julius Street The Austin lot we purchased had three very old buildings which had been vacant for several years (back yard view) We have planned to build these two homes on the lot → 2 It is large enough to accommodate building both our home and a home for my wife’s parents Why this lot? History We sold our primary home in north Austin in order to purchase the Julius lot. We moved into an apartment. Building plans were assembled, architecture plans completed. Structural plans completed. Water/wastewater plans completed. Everything has been paid for and the plans have been ready to go. In Dec 2019 when ready to submit building permits, Surprise! There is a thing called a Waterfront Overlay that we had never heard of, doesn’t show up on the property profile, doesn’t show up anywhere unless you know the secret layer to turn on in the GIS viewer, and yet is is suddenly blocking all progress. 3 The 35” heritage pecan 4 • The W.O. restriction is in direct conflict with preservation of the 35” pecan • We love the big trees and we were committed to preserving them • However cannot place a house further north (out of secondary setback) due to the 35” pecan • Cannot accept the loss of use of the land that both of those two city restrictions would impose • If we get denied on the W.O. variance, that denial leads to the tree removal variance 5 The proposed plan which needs the W.O. variances is good for Austin Preserves the 35” pecan 1. 2. Increases housing: total four dwelling units compared to three at time of purchase 3. Replaces uninhabitable and long-vacant units with livable homes 4. Provides adequate off-street parking so that the street can continue to be used for basketball 5. Minimizes risk of flooding and run-off by reducing the permeable surface impact by eliminating one driveway by having a shared driveway between units, as well as uses rainwater collection barrels 6. Does not obstruct the view of the water (because the view is really of trees) 7. Does not obstruct the view of the shoreline from the water (because the view is …
Board of Adjustment; Guidelines for Postponements In an effort to minimize multiple, on-going postponements, the Board of Adjustment (BOA) shall set forth the following guidelines in considering the merits of requests for postponement. 1. FIRST POSTPONEMENT REQUEST (applicant or opposition): a. An applicant (or their agent) for a variance or special exception may request one (1) postponement without cause for any new case on the BOA agenda. b. The opposition (only one entity per case) to a variance or special exception may request one (1) postponement without cause for any new case on the BOA agenda. 2. SUBSEQUENT POSTPONEMENT REQUESTS: a. After the first requested postponement (by either the applicant or the opposition), consideration of any subsequent postponements shall be handled as follows: i. Applicant shall submit (in writing to the BOA Staff Liaison) a concise, clear statement outlining why an additional postponement is warranted. The applicant (or their agent) should attend the BOA hearing to answer any questions from the BOA, and be ready to proceed with the case should the request for postponement be denied. ii. Absence from the BOA hearing may result in denial of the variance or special exception request (at the Board’s sole discretion). iii. BOA may accept or reject the request for postponement based on the merits of the request. Any postponed cases shall be added to the next scheduled BOA meeting agenda. b. The BOA will consider the following in determining if a case should be postponed: i. Merits (e.g. new evidence) of the postponement request as submitted by the applicant. ii. Need for applicant to provide additional information requested by the BOA. iii. Need for applicant to consult with opposition, neighbors and neighborhood groups/planning teams, adjacent S-4/1 property owners, City Staff, design professionals, or other such entities. iv. Need for applicant to investigate and report to the BOA regarding alternative solutions, etc. v. Personal emergency. c. The BOA Staff Liaison will add to BOA’s agenda (or to the case’s back-up documents) a tally of the past postponements including (but not limited to) date and requestor of previous postponements for consideration by the Board in determining if additional postponements are warranted. 3. POSTPONEMENT REQUESTS -- Miscellaneous (based on BOA Member attendance or Staff request): a. Should the number of BOA members (including alternates) present at a hearing (by number, abstentions or recusal) be less than (eleven) 11 members for cases requiring nine (9) …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0063 DATE: Monday, June 8, 2020 Item # _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Rison ADDRESS: 1507 FAIRFIELD DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JAN 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO AE DENIAL; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (LAST POSTPONEMENT); May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 8, 2020 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2020 EXPIRATION DATE: FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 DATE: Monday, June 8, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____William Hodge ___-____Don Leighton-Burwell (abstained) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Travis Young OWNER: Daniel and Amy Coops ADDRESS: 71 JULIUS ST VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) to (C) (1) and (2) from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-721Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations (C) In a secondary setback area: (1) fountains, patios, terraces, outdoor restaurants, and similar uses are permitted; and (2) impervious cover may not exceed 30 percent. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (LEIGHTON- BURWELL ABSTAINING); MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while we continue our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , our Chair of BOA Chair, Don Leighton-Burwell has postponed our April 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting until the next scheduled date on May 11, 2020. This will include all previously postponed cases slated to be heard at the April 13th meeting; those will now be heard at the May 11, 2020 meeting; May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote (Chair Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Michael Von Ohlen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to July 13, 2020, Board Member William Hodge seconds on an 11-0-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO JULY 13, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable …
