16.e - 705 Brownlee Circle - public comment — original pdf

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Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy August 5, 2025 RE: PR-2025-062597 Dear Chair Heimsath and Commissioners, The applicant for 705 Brownlee Circle met with OWANA’s Zoning Committee on Thursday, July 31st. During that meeting, we learned that the proposed project has changed from a triplex to a fourplex since its previous appearance before the Board of Adjustment in October 2024. Additionally, a nearby neighbor brought to our attention a Restrictive Covenant and subdivision plat (attached) that limits development on Lot 34 (705 Brownlee Circle) to one story in height. A nearby neighbor present at the meeting and others unable to attend expressed concerns about the scale and massing of the proposed four-unit, four-story structure, as well as the implications of the existing Restrictive Covenant. OWANA recommends that the applicant schedule a meeting with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), as they have not yet presented this revised design in that setting. We also encourage the applicant to engage with nearby neighbors to address concerns about the Restrictive Covenant and clarify whether a multi-story building is permissible under its terms. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Steering Committee Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association