03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages of Spicewood; District 6 - Opposition Letters — original pdf
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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Rob Crawley Sirwaitis, Sherri clem DePalma; cswanson2@gmail.com Opposition to Zoning Change Case C14-2025-0054 Hearing Date: Aug 19th 6PM Friday, August 15, 2025 11:54:44 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sherri Sirwaitis, Re: Zoning Change Case C14-2025-0054 -- Hearing Date: Aug 19th 6PM I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed zoning change for Case C14-2025-0054 at 11700 Flower Scent Court. The current SF-1 zoning, which supports low-density single-family residences on lots of 10,000 square feet or more, is well-suited to the area’s character and environmental considerations. Changing it to SF-2, allowing moderate- density development with lots as small as 5,750 square feet, could lead to overcrowding, increased traffic, and strain on local infrastructure. Additionally, the sloping terrain and environmental limitations noted in the SF-1 designation suggest that maintaining the current zoning is more appropriate to preserve the neighborhood's integrity and natural landscape. I urge the Zoning and Platting Commission to reject this rezoning application. Also, I would point out - Spot Zoning concerns: Changing this single lot's zoning to SF-2 while surrounding properties remain SF-1 would constitute unfair zoning practices. Indeed, the lot requesting the change appears to be one of maybe two properties that might be able to gain this change, out of a subdivision of 70-odd homes. Thank you for considering my input. I am available to discuss this further if needed. Sincerely, Robert J. Crawley 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 61 of 4 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 62 of 4 From: To: Subject: Date: Carl Swanson Sirwaitis, Sherri Zoning Commission - Case number: C14-2025-0054 Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:27:13 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Ms Sirwaitis, RE Case Number: C14-2025-0054 I submitted the below as an official submission regarding this case on the web site submission form. -- Submission on Behalf of The Forest Homeowners Association I am submitting this entry on behalf of The Forest Homeowners Association, of which this property is a part, and for which I currently serve as president. Background: 1. The Forest HOA deed restrictions expressly prohibit: o Construction of a second living unit on any lot. o Subdivision of any existing lot beyond its original creation. 2. The homeowner received a copy of The Forest HOA deed restrictions at the time of purchasing the property. 3. The Forest HOA Architectural Review Committee provided the deed restrictions to the homeowner’s builder when the builder requested them. This request from the builder was the first and only communication the HOA received from the homeowner or their representatives regarding their intent to build a second residential structure on their lot or to subdivide the lot into two parcels. 4. Following this, The Forest HOA’s attorney formally notified the homeowner that their proposed building plans would violate the HOA’s deed restrictions. 5. To date, The Forest HOA has received no further communication or formal request from the homeowner, other than the City’s notice of this hearing. We recognize that the City of Austin’s Land Use Commission is not bound by our deed restrictions. However, we believe it is important for the Commission to be aware that this zoning request is not supported by The Forest HOA in its official capacity, nor by many of the 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 63 of 4 surrounding neighbors. It is our understanding that The Forest HOA Architectural Review Committee has no intention of approving requests of this nature. -- CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 64 of 4