Residential Design and Compatibility Commission February 4, 2015 6:00 PM City Hall, Board and Commission Room 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas __ William Burkhardt (Chair) __ Keith Jackson __ Karen McGraw (Vice-Chair) __ Lucy Katz __ Missy Bledsoe __ Mary Ingle AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. B. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS B-1 2014-079972 PR Gregory H. Bow 905 Columbus Street MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards to install a garage door to an existing attached carport of an existing single family residence in a SF-3-NP zoning district. **Item is continuation of postponement from January 7th, 2014 meeting** C DISCUSSION ITEMS: C-1 Draft and deliver letter to City Council regarding code modification recommendations related to carports C-2 Discussion of response from legal department related to requests from prior meeting C-3 Discussion and drafting recommendations to CodeNEXT team related to language modifications in Subchapter F and the Land Development Code C-4 Discussion of the mission of the RDCC C-5 Update on progress of council resolution to dissolve RDCC D APPROVAL OF MINUTES: D-1 December 3, 2014 D-2 January 7, 2015 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. Please contact Daniel Word at Planning and Development Review Department, at 512-974-3341,daniel.word@austintexas,gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Residential Design and Compatibility Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Residential Design Compatibility Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 4, 2015, City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. William Burkhardt called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:19 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: William Burkhardt, Karen McGraw, Mary Ingle, Lucy Katz, Keith Jackson (Missy Bledsoe absent, one vacant position) City Staff: Daniel Word C DISCUSSION ITEMS C-2 Discussion of response from legal department related to requests from prior meeting Legal department has determined that the RDCC has jurisdiction to hear cases where work has already been performed. Legal department has determined that a fence located near an open side of a carport does not automatically negate a gross floor area exemption related to that carport. Each case is unique and should be considered on the specific facts present with the case. The legal department has determined that a vote of “no action” can be appealed to council. Commissioner McGraw asked staff for interpretation of how a gate would be viewed during review. Staff commented that a carport is a space used to store a vehicle so if a fence was constructed that prohibited access, then the carport is no longer a carport. Gates would not deny access. A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. None B. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS B-1 2014-079972 PR Gregory H. Bow 905 Columbus Street MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards to install a garage door to an existing attached carport of an existing single family residence in a SF-3-NP zoning district. **Item is continuation of postponement from October 1st, 2014 meeting** Commission’s Decision: Commissioner Karen McGraw motion to deny. 2nd by Mary Ingle. Motion fails 3-2 (Katz, Jackson opposed) Commissioner Lucy Katz motion to accept. No 2nd offered. Motion fails for lack of 2nd. Commissioner Lucy Katz motion to take no action. Commissioner Mary Ingle 2nd. APPROVED 4-1 (McGraw opposed) C DISCUSSION ITEMS: C-1 Draft and deliver letter to City Council regarding code modification recommendations related to carports Commissioner …
Residential Design and Compatibility Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Residential Design Compatibility Commission convened in a regular meeting on December 3, 2014, City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. William Burkhardt called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: William Burkhardt, Karen McGraw, Mary Ingle, Lucy Katz, and Missy Bledsoe, (Commissioner Keith Jackson and Chuck Maines ABSENT) City Staff: Daniel Word A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. None B. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS B-1 2014-099770RA Stefan Bader 1515 Madison Avenue MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards for the construction of an addition to an existing single-family residence to expand the residence and accommodate a home occupation. Commission’s Decision: Commissioner Mary Ingle motion to APPROVE. Commissioner Lucy Katz second on a vote 4-0-1 (Commissioner Karen McGraw abstained); APPROVED B-2 2014-027408RA Jim Wittliff 1502 Oxford Avenue MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards to install a garage door to an existing attached carport of an existing single family residence in a SF-3 zoning district. Postponement granted without objection C DISCUSSION ITEMS: C-1 Discussion of the mission of the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC). Tabled w/out objection C-2 Current rewrite of the LDC (land development code) Karen McGraw –letter was sent Mary Ingle –iterative process, waiting on feedback from staff C-3 Discussion of possible code amendments or language modifications related to rewrite of LDC. Karen McGraw –LDC is 3 yrs away from being modified, we need to fix carports now –keep garage doors off of carports, proposal to fix code now and make recommendations. Modify 3.3.2.A (exempt 450 sq. ft) (3) Open Parking Area –open on 2 or more sides 1. Does not have habitable space above 2. Clear and unobstructed for more than 80% 3. Open sides include side of vehicle access and side facing front of lot and cannot have …
Residential Design and Compatibility Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Residential Design Compatibility Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 7, 2015, City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. William Burkhardt called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: William Burkhardt, Karen McGraw, Mary Ingle, Chuck Maines, Lucy Katz, Keith Jackson and Missy Bledsoe City Staff: Daniel Word A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. Dave Piper, Zilker Neighborhood Association Concerned about waivers being requested of RDCC. Believe such requests should be directed to BOA. RDCC can only hear cases that are proposed. Screening procedures should be created to refer cases where construction has been done to BOA. B. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS B-1 2014-079972 PR Gregory H. Bow 905 Columbus Street MODIFICATION REQUESTED: The applicant has requested a modification to allow an increase to the maximum gross floor area permitted in Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code, Section 2.1 Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards to install a garage door to an existing attached carport of an existing single family residence in a SF-3-NP zoning district. **Item is continuation of postponement from October 1st, 2014 meeting** Commission’s Decision: Commissioner Mary Ingle motion to take no position on this case. No 2nd offered. Motion fails for lack of second. Commissioner Karen McGraw motion to postpone. Commissioner Ingle 2nd. POSTPONEMENT APPROVED 7-0 C DISCUSSION ITEMS: C-1 Draft letter to City Council regarding CodeNEXT approaches No discussion C-2 Discussion of the mission of the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC). No discussion C-3 Current rewrite of the LDC (land development code) Karen McGraw- carport issues worked out last meeting, building line has posed an issue. Staff discussed potential problems with building line being tied to the principal structure. William Burkhardt- suggests prescribing the McMansion building line coincide with the minimum front setback line. Karen McGraw- 30 foot gable allowance gets caught up in the McMansion building line issue as well. Staff suggested building in flexibility in assigning the McMansion building line when lots have irregular shapes or curved front lot lines. Karen McGraw- parking area exemptions should be capped by limiting the site to a maximum of 450 sq ft. …
