C16-2014-0003 Jim Bennett for Robert Dillard 4410 East Riverside Drive Applicant has requested a variance to increase the maximum square footage requirement of Section 25-10-124 from 64 square feet in size to 498 square feet in size (448 square feet existing) to replace a 50 square foot panel at the top of an existing, permitted 35 foot high sign in an ERCEast Riverside Corridor - Scenic Roadway Sign District.
C16-2014-0004 Charles Cooke for University Christian Church 2007 University Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-10-133 and Section 25-10-152 in order to remodel an existing, two-sided monument sign near the northwest corner of University Avenue and West 21st Street in order to improve, facilitate the updating of its messaging capabilities by installing LED displays within the sign structure in an CS-NP Commercial Services District (University Neighborhood Overlay).
C15-2014-0037 George Ensle for Ricardo Rojo 2411 East 2nd Street The applicant is requesting a variance to decrease the minimum rear yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 from 10 feet to 6.8 feet (existing) in order to expand the footprint of 240 square foot, 1-car garage by 270 square feet and add a 2nd floor (not to exceed 550 square feet) to be used as an accessory apartment in an SF-3-NP Family Residence Zoning District (Holly).
C15-2014-0002 Jennifer Garcia for Robert Lee 2002 Glen Allen The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum compatibility setback for parking requirement of Section 25-2-1067 (H) from 21 feet to 0 feet in order to erect a multifamily residential use in an “MF-2”, Multi-Family Residence zoning district. The applicant has requested a variance to increase the maximum compatibility height requirement of Section 25-2-1062 (D) from two stories and 30 feet to 3 stories and 34 feet 6 inches in order to erect a multi-family residential use in an “MF-2”, Multi-Family Residence zoning district. The Land Development Code states that the height limitations for a structure are (1) two stories and 30 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from property: (a) in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district, or (b) on which a use permitted in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district is located.
C15-2014-0011 Jim Bennett for Carajean & Branch Archer 5219 Tortuga Trail The applicants have requested a variance from Section 25-2-1174 (D) which states a retaining wall, bulkhead, or other erosion protection device may not capture or recapture land on a lake, unless capturing or recapturing the land is required to restore the land to the lesser of: (1) the shoreline as it existed 10 years from the date of application, with documentation as prescribed by rule, or (2) the lakeside boundary of the subdivided lot line.
C15-2014-0014 Connie Leaverton 1806 Drake Avenue The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum side yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492(D) from 5’ to 2’ along the north property line in order to maintain an existing covered porch and 60 square foot shed in an SF-3-CO-NP Family Residence, Conditional Overlay, Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City) The applicant has requested a variance to increase the maximum impervious coverage requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 45% to 56% in order to maintain an existing single family residence in an SF-3-CO-NP Family Residence – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C15-2014-0019 Adrianna Alter for Alvaro Bastidas 702 West Milton Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum lot size requirement for a duplex residential use of Section 25-2-773 (B) (1) from 7,000 square feet to 6,986 square feet in order to erect a duplex residential use in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan)
C15-2014-0022 Brandon & Melissa McDarling 1301 Harvey Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum front street setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 25 feet (19.6 to front foundation existing, 13.25 feet to edge of front porch, not included steps existing) to 10.75 feet in order to remodel and expand an existing residence and rebuild a front porch and steps of the same depth as an existing front porch and steps for a residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence zoning district. (Rosewood Neighborhood Plan)
C15-2014-0027 Regina P. Allen for Macy Ryan 4003 Sinclair Avenue The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 in order to maintain a single story frame single family residence 4.8 feet (5 is required) from the southern property boundary in an SF-3 Family Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0031 Teresa Figg for Susie Kang Young 9106 Shepard Drive The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 in order to maintain a driveway and detached frame garage within the required street side yard and rear yard in an SF-3 NP, Family Residence Zoning District (North Lamar Combined).
C15-2013-0063 Joe Adams and Shelly C. Sheppard 8301 Briarwood Lane The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum front yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 25 feet to 5 feet (existing) in order to rebuild and enlarge an existing carport in an SF-3 Family Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0025 Melissa Nelson 4904 Louis Avenue The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum front yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to erect a new single family residence in an SF-3-NP, Family Residence Neighborhood Plan Zoning District (MLK-183 Neighborhood Plan).
C15-2014-0026 Bruce Aupperle for Rod Roberts 3961 Westlake Drive Variance from Section 25-2-551 (B)(2) and (B)(5) permitting construction of a pedestrian incline elevator within the shoreline setback as a method of shoreline access in an LA - Lake Austin Zoning District.
C15-2014-0028 Daniel & Lynn Lepore 3707 Hidden Estates Drive The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum rear yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 from 20 feet to 11 feet along the rear property line in order to maintain a newly constructed 20 feet x 30 feet work shed built on a concrete slab for a single-family residence in an “RR” - Rural Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0029 Chrissy and Andrew Loehman 31 Margranita Crescent The applicant has requested a variance to the fence height requirement of Section 25-2-899 to construct an 8 foot fence (6 foot permitted) in an SF-3 NP Residence Zoning District (West Austin Neighborhood Group Plan).
C15-2014-0032 Ryan Bollom for Eric Dexheimer 6015 Ponca Street Unit C The applicant is requesting a variance to decrease the minimum front setback of Section 25--2- 492 from 25 feet to 5 feet in order to erect a single family residence on this flag shaped lot in an SF-3 NP Family Residence Zoning District (Montopolis).
C15-2014-0035 Cayce Weems 403 San Saba Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum 15 foot side street setback requirement (reduced to 14 feet per December 9, 2013 approved variance) and minimum 5 foot side yard requirement from Section 25-2-492 to permit the placement of a 816 square foot home 13 feet from the San Saba Street property line and placement of air conditioning equipment 2 feet from the east side property line in an SF-3NP Family Residence Zoning District (Holly).
C15-2014-0036 Jim Bennett for Jack Archer 2600 West 49 ½ Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum rear and side street setback requirements of Section 25-2-492 from 10 feet to 5 feet (existing) and from 15 feet to 12 feet (existing) to rebuild a carport in an SF-2 Family Residence Zoning District.
G. NEW BUSINESS – 2013 ANNUAL INTERNAL BOARD REVIEW G-1 Boards Additions, Corrections, Additional Goals for 2014 H. 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 call Susan Walker at Planning & Development Review Department, at 974-2202 or Diana Ramirez at Planning & Development Review Department at 974-2241, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Mar 10, 2014 Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board
C16-2014-0003 Jim Bennett for Robert Dillard 4410 East Riverside Drive Applicant has requested a variance to increase the maximum square footage requirement of Section 25-10-124 from 64 square feet in size to 498 square feet in size (448 square feet existing) to replace a 50 square foot panel at the top of an existing, permitted 35 foot high sign in an ERCEast Riverside Corridor - Scenic Roadway Sign District.
C16-2014-0004 Charles Cooke for University Christian Church 2007 University Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-10-133 and Section 25-10-152 in order to remodel an existing, two-sided monument sign near the northwest corner of University Avenue and West 21st Street in order to improve, facilitate the updating of its messaging capabilities by installing LED displays within the sign structure in an CS-NP Commercial Services District (University Neighborhood Overlay).
C15-2014-0037 George Ensle for Ricardo Rojo 2411 East 2nd Street The applicant is requesting a variance to decrease the minimum rear yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 from 10 feet to 6.8 feet (existing) in order to expand the footprint of 240 square foot, 1-car garage by 270 square feet and add a 2nd floor (not to exceed 550 square feet) to be used as an accessory apartment in an SF-3-NP Family Residence Zoning District (Holly).
C15-2014-0002 Jennifer Garcia for Robert Lee 2002 Glen Allen The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum compatibility setback for parking requirement of Section 25-2-1067 (H) from 21 feet to 0 feet in order to erect a multifamily residential use in an “MF-2”, Multi-Family Residence zoning district. The applicant has requested a variance to increase the maximum compatibility height requirement of Section 25-2-1062 (D) from two stories and 30 feet to 3 stories and 34 feet 6 inches in order to erect a multi-family residential use in an “MF-2”, Multi-Family Residence zoning district. The Land Development Code states that the height limitations for a structure are (1) two stories and 30 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from property: (a) in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district, or (b) on which a use permitted in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district is located.
C15-2014-0011 Jim Bennett for Carajean & Branch Archer 5219 Tortuga Trail The applicants have requested a variance from Section 25-2-1174 (D) which states a retaining wall, bulkhead, or other erosion protection device may not capture or recapture land on a lake, unless capturing or recapturing the land is required to restore the land to the lesser of: (1) the shoreline as it existed 10 years from the date of application, with documentation as prescribed by rule, or (2) the lakeside boundary of the subdivided lot line.
C15-2014-0014 Connie Leaverton 1806 Drake Avenue The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum side yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492(D) from 5’ to 2’ along the north property line in order to maintain an existing covered porch and 60 square foot shed in an SF-3-CO-NP Family Residence, Conditional Overlay, Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City) The applicant has requested a variance to increase the maximum impervious coverage requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 45% to 56% in order to maintain an existing single family residence in an SF-3-CO-NP Family Residence – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C15-2014-0019 Adrianna Alter for Alvaro Bastidas 702 West Milton Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum lot size requirement for a duplex residential use of Section 25-2-773 (B) (1) from 7,000 square feet to 6,986 square feet in order to erect a duplex residential use in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan)
C15-2014-0022 Brandon & Melissa McDarling 1301 Harvey Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum front street setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 25 feet (19.6 to front foundation existing, 13.25 feet to edge of front porch, not included steps existing) to 10.75 feet in order to remodel and expand an existing residence and rebuild a front porch and steps of the same depth as an existing front porch and steps for a residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence zoning district. (Rosewood Neighborhood Plan)
C15-2014-0027 Regina P. Allen for Macy Ryan 4003 Sinclair Avenue The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 in order to maintain a single story frame single family residence 4.8 feet (5 is required) from the southern property boundary in an SF-3 Family Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0031 Teresa Figg for Susie Kang Young 9106 Shepard Drive The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 in order to maintain a driveway and detached frame garage within the required street side yard and rear yard in an SF-3 NP, Family Residence Zoning District (North Lamar Combined).
C15-2013-0063 Joe Adams and Shelly C. Sheppard 8301 Briarwood Lane The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum front yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 25 feet to 5 feet (existing) in order to rebuild and enlarge an existing carport in an SF-3 Family Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0025 Melissa Nelson 4904 Louis Avenue The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum front yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 (D) from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to erect a new single family residence in an SF-3-NP, Family Residence Neighborhood Plan Zoning District (MLK-183 Neighborhood Plan).
C15-2014-0026 Bruce Aupperle for Rod Roberts 3961 Westlake Drive Variance from Section 25-2-551 (B)(2) and (B)(5) permitting construction of a pedestrian incline elevator within the shoreline setback as a method of shoreline access in an LA - Lake Austin Zoning District.
C15-2014-0028 Daniel & Lynn Lepore 3707 Hidden Estates Drive The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum rear yard setback requirement of Section 25-2-492 from 20 feet to 11 feet along the rear property line in order to maintain a newly constructed 20 feet x 30 feet work shed built on a concrete slab for a single-family residence in an “RR” - Rural Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0029 Chrissy and Andrew Loehman 31 Margranita Crescent The applicant has requested a variance to the fence height requirement of Section 25-2-899 to construct an 8 foot fence (6 foot permitted) in an SF-3 NP Residence Zoning District (West Austin Neighborhood Group Plan).
C15-2014-0032 Ryan Bollom for Eric Dexheimer 6015 Ponca Street Unit C The applicant is requesting a variance to decrease the minimum front setback of Section 25--2- 492 from 25 feet to 5 feet in order to erect a single family residence on this flag shaped lot in an SF-3 NP Family Residence Zoning District (Montopolis).
C15-2014-0035 Cayce Weems 403 San Saba Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum 15 foot side street setback requirement (reduced to 14 feet per December 9, 2013 approved variance) and minimum 5 foot side yard requirement from Section 25-2-492 to permit the placement of a 816 square foot home 13 feet from the San Saba Street property line and placement of air conditioning equipment 2 feet from the east side property line in an SF-3NP Family Residence Zoning District (Holly).
C15-2014-0036 Jim Bennett for Jack Archer 2600 West 49 ½ Street The applicant has requested a variance to decrease the minimum rear and side street setback requirements of Section 25-2-492 from 10 feet to 5 feet (existing) and from 15 feet to 12 feet (existing) to rebuild a carport in an SF-2 Family Residence Zoning District.
G. NEW BUSINESS – 2013 ANNUAL INTERNAL BOARD REVIEW G-1 Boards Additions, Corrections, Additional Goals for 2014 H. 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 call Susan Walker at Planning & Development Review Department, at 974-2202 or Diana Ramirez at Planning & Development Review Department at 974-2241, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.