C16-2014-0004 Charles Cooke for University Christian Church 2007 University Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-10-133 (C) of the University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Sign regulations to exceed the maximum sign area requirement from 100 square feet to 146 square feet (existing); and from Section 25-10-133 (D) of the University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Sign regulations to permit a freestanding sign; and from Section 25-10-152 (B) 2.b. of the Nonconforming Sign regulations to permit a change in technology used to convey a message within an existing, non-complyingsign in order to add an LED display within the sign face area of an existing sign in an “CS-NP”, Commercial Services – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Neighborhood Overlay)
C15-2014-0033 Ellis Winstanley for Margaret Gilbreth 2330 South Lamar Blvd. The applicant has filed an appeal challenging the Planning & Development Review Department’s decision that proposed construction at 2330 South Lamar is not within the scope of alterations allowed to a legally non-complying structure under Section 25-2-963 of the Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures regulations (sometimes called the “Remodel Ordinance”) and other provisions of Chapter 25-2 of the Zoning Ordinance in an “CS”, Commercial Services zoning district.
C15-2014-0043 Simon and Melinda Wallace 1194 Chestnut Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Article 2.6 (E) 4 a. and b. of Exceptions to permit gables and dormers to be located in the rear yard (proposed) rather than the side yard (required) of the subject lot in order to erect a 2nd story addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Rosewood)
C15-2013-0063 Joe Adams and Shelly C. Sheppard 8301 Briarwood Lane The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to 5 feet (existing) in order to rebuild and enlarge an existing carport, covered walkway and covered patio in an “SF-3”, Family Residence zoning district.
C15-2014-0005 Katherine Loayza for Todd Pearah 7501 North Lamar The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-816 (B) (1), which states, “An alternative financial services business use may not be located on a site that is within 1,000 feet of a site that contains another alternative financial services business use.”; and from Section 25-2-816 (B) (2) which states, “An alternative financial services business use may not be located within 200 feet of a property in a base, combining or overlay district in which a residential use is allowed or in which a residential use is located.”; and from Section 25-2-816 (C) which states, “An alternative financial services business use may be located only within a freestanding structure and may not be co-located in the same structure with other uses.” in order to maintain an alternative financial services business use in a “TOD-NP”, Transit Oriented District – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Highland Neighborhood Plan)
C15-2014-0011 Jim Bennett for Carajean & Branch Archer 5219 Tortuga Trail The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-1174 (D) of the Structural Requirements for Docks, Bulkheads, and Shoreline Access in order to extend a bulkhead and fill in the area of a former boat dock in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. The Land Development Code states that 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 variances from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the side yard setback requirement from 5 feet to 2 feet (existing); and to decrease the rear yard setback requirement from 10 feet to 1 foot (existing); and to increase the maximum impervious coverage limit from 45% to 56% (existing) in order to maintain a single family residence, covered patio and shed in an “SF-3-CO-NP”, Family Residence – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C15-2014-0025 Melissa Nelson 4904 Louis Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to erect a 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 The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-551 (B) (2) of the Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations in order to construct a pedestrian incline elevator within the shoreline setback in an LA - Lake Austin zoning district. The Land Development Code states that a permanent improvement is prohibited in a shoreline setback area, except for a retaining wall, pier, wharf, boat-house, or marina, or a driveway to the structures. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-551 (B) (5) of the Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations in order to construct a pedestrian incline elevator on a portion of a lot that exceeds 35 percent gradient in an LA - Lake Austin zoning district. The Land Development Code states that development is prohibited on land with a gradient that exceeds 35 percent. This prohibition does not apply to a fence, driveway, and road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a pedestrian facility.
C15-2014-0028 Daniel & Lynn Lepore 3707 Hidden Estates Drive The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the rear yard setback requirement of from 20 feet to 11 feet in order to maintain a 20 feet deep, 30 feet wide shed in an “RR”, Rural Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0032 Ryan Bollom for Eric Dexheimer 6015 Ponca Street Unit C The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25--2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front setback requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to erect a single family residence on a flag shaped lot in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Montopolis).
C15-2014-0035 Cayce Weems 403 San Saba Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the side street setback requirement from 14 feet (reduced from 15 feet per December 9, 2013 approved variance) to 13 feet; and to decrease the side yard requirement from 5 feet to 2 feet in order to place a 816 square foot home and air conditioning equipment on a lot in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly).
C15-2014-0037 George Ensle for Ricardo Rojo 2411 East 2nd Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the rear yard setback requirement from 10 feet to 6.8 feet (existing) in order to expand the footprint of an existing 240 square foot garage by 270 square feet and add a 2nd floor not to exceed 550 square feet to be used as an accessory apartment not to exceed a total 815 square feet of living space in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence Zoning District. (Holly)
C15-2014-0031 Teresa Figg for Susie Kang 9106 Shepard Drive The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 of the General Provisions Regulations in order to maintain an existing detached frame garage 4.5 feet from the street side property line (15 feet required) and 5.9 feet from the rear property line (10 feet required) in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Lamar Combined)
C15-2014-0046 Daphne Hoffacker 12206 West Cow Path The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 of the General Provisions Regulations in order to maintain one existing shed 4.7 feet (5 feet required) from the north side property line and a second existing shed 4.2 feet (5 feet required) from the south side property line located in an “SF-1”, Family Residence zoning district.
C15-2014-0049 James R. Ferguson 2327 Santa Rita Street The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 of the General Provisions Regulations in order to maintain an existing carport 0 feet from the east side property line (5 feet required) and 12 feet from the front property line (25 feet required) in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly)
C15-2014-0039 Allison Marshall 2301 East Side Drive The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement of from 25 feet to 10 feet (existing) in order to enclose an existing carport to create a garage in an “SF-2-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C15-2014-0040 Jim Bennett for Tim Smith 1610 Northwood Road The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to increase the maximum impervious cover limit from 45% to 56.6% (60.5% existing); and to decrease the rear yard setback requirement from 10 feet to 0 feet (existing) in order to remodel an existing residence and retain a covered concrete patio in an “SF-3-NP” Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road)
C15-2014-0041 James Harig 12505 Cortaro Cove The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-899 of Fences as Accessory Uses to increase the maximum fence height requirement of from 6 feet to 8 feet in order to construct an 8 foot fence in an “SF-2”, Family Residence zoning district.
C15-2014-0042 Anne Watson Allison 3110 Harris Park Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement of from 25 feet to 15 feet (previously existed/demolished); and to Section 25-2-1604 (C) 1 of Garage Placement to permit a parking structure in front of (proposed) rather than behind (required) the façade of a primary structure in order to erect a detached garage with 2nd story accessory dwelling unit in an “SF-3-H-CO-NP”, Family Residence – Historic – Conditional Overlay Combining – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hancock)
C15-2014-0045 Todd Thompson 2602 La Ronde The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet to 18 feet in order to maintain a carport in an “SF-2”, Family Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0047 Matthew Powers for John Downes 1193 ½ San Bernard Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-774 (C) 2 (a) of Two-Family Residential Use to permit a second dwelling unit to be located in front of the principal structure in order to remodel an existing 1,092 square foot dwelling unit, reducing it to 814 square feet for use as a second dwelling unit, and construct a new principal residential structure 30 feet to the rear of the existing structure in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin)
C15-2014-0050 Austin Stowell for Edward S. Butler 1190, 1192, 1194, 1196, 1198 Navasota Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-779 (G) of Small Lot Single- Family Residential Use standards to decrease the rear through lot setback from 15 feet to 10 feet on the Waller Street property line; and from Section 25-2-779 (I) to decrease one of the interior side yard setbacks on each lot from 3.5 feet to 1 foot in order to construct a single family home and AC unit in an “CS-MU-CO-NCCD-NP”, Commercial Services - Mixed Use - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Conservation Combining - Neighborhood Plan (lots 1-3) and “CS-MU- CO-NP”, Commercial Services - Mixed Use - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (lots 4-5) zoning district. (Central East Austin) J. 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 Leane Heldenfels 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.
Apr 14, 2014 Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board
C16-2014-0004 Charles Cooke for University Christian Church 2007 University Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-10-133 (C) of the University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Sign regulations to exceed the maximum sign area requirement from 100 square feet to 146 square feet (existing); and from Section 25-10-133 (D) of the University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Sign regulations to permit a freestanding sign; and from Section 25-10-152 (B) 2.b. of the Nonconforming Sign regulations to permit a change in technology used to convey a message within an existing, non-complyingsign in order to add an LED display within the sign face area of an existing sign in an “CS-NP”, Commercial Services – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Neighborhood Overlay)
C15-2014-0033 Ellis Winstanley for Margaret Gilbreth 2330 South Lamar Blvd. The applicant has filed an appeal challenging the Planning & Development Review Department’s decision that proposed construction at 2330 South Lamar is not within the scope of alterations allowed to a legally non-complying structure under Section 25-2-963 of the Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures regulations (sometimes called the “Remodel Ordinance”) and other provisions of Chapter 25-2 of the Zoning Ordinance in an “CS”, Commercial Services zoning district.
C15-2014-0043 Simon and Melinda Wallace 1194 Chestnut Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Article 2.6 (E) 4 a. and b. of Exceptions to permit gables and dormers to be located in the rear yard (proposed) rather than the side yard (required) of the subject lot in order to erect a 2nd story addition to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Rosewood)
C15-2013-0063 Joe Adams and Shelly C. Sheppard 8301 Briarwood Lane The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to 5 feet (existing) in order to rebuild and enlarge an existing carport, covered walkway and covered patio in an “SF-3”, Family Residence zoning district.
C15-2014-0005 Katherine Loayza for Todd Pearah 7501 North Lamar The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-816 (B) (1), which states, “An alternative financial services business use may not be located on a site that is within 1,000 feet of a site that contains another alternative financial services business use.”; and from Section 25-2-816 (B) (2) which states, “An alternative financial services business use may not be located within 200 feet of a property in a base, combining or overlay district in which a residential use is allowed or in which a residential use is located.”; and from Section 25-2-816 (C) which states, “An alternative financial services business use may be located only within a freestanding structure and may not be co-located in the same structure with other uses.” in order to maintain an alternative financial services business use in a “TOD-NP”, Transit Oriented District – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Highland Neighborhood Plan)
C15-2014-0011 Jim Bennett for Carajean & Branch Archer 5219 Tortuga Trail The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-1174 (D) of the Structural Requirements for Docks, Bulkheads, and Shoreline Access in order to extend a bulkhead and fill in the area of a former boat dock in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. The Land Development Code states that 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 variances from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the side yard setback requirement from 5 feet to 2 feet (existing); and to decrease the rear yard setback requirement from 10 feet to 1 foot (existing); and to increase the maximum impervious coverage limit from 45% to 56% (existing) in order to maintain a single family residence, covered patio and shed in an “SF-3-CO-NP”, Family Residence – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C15-2014-0025 Melissa Nelson 4904 Louis Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to erect a 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 The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-551 (B) (2) of the Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations in order to construct a pedestrian incline elevator within the shoreline setback in an LA - Lake Austin zoning district. The Land Development Code states that a permanent improvement is prohibited in a shoreline setback area, except for a retaining wall, pier, wharf, boat-house, or marina, or a driveway to the structures. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-551 (B) (5) of the Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations in order to construct a pedestrian incline elevator on a portion of a lot that exceeds 35 percent gradient in an LA - Lake Austin zoning district. The Land Development Code states that development is prohibited on land with a gradient that exceeds 35 percent. This prohibition does not apply to a fence, driveway, and road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a pedestrian facility.
C15-2014-0028 Daniel & Lynn Lepore 3707 Hidden Estates Drive The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the rear yard setback requirement of from 20 feet to 11 feet in order to maintain a 20 feet deep, 30 feet wide shed in an “RR”, Rural Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0032 Ryan Bollom for Eric Dexheimer 6015 Ponca Street Unit C The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25--2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front setback requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to erect a single family residence on a flag shaped lot in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Montopolis).
C15-2014-0035 Cayce Weems 403 San Saba Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the side street setback requirement from 14 feet (reduced from 15 feet per December 9, 2013 approved variance) to 13 feet; and to decrease the side yard requirement from 5 feet to 2 feet in order to place a 816 square foot home and air conditioning equipment on a lot in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly).
C15-2014-0037 George Ensle for Ricardo Rojo 2411 East 2nd Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the rear yard setback requirement from 10 feet to 6.8 feet (existing) in order to expand the footprint of an existing 240 square foot garage by 270 square feet and add a 2nd floor not to exceed 550 square feet to be used as an accessory apartment not to exceed a total 815 square feet of living space in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence Zoning District. (Holly)
C15-2014-0031 Teresa Figg for Susie Kang 9106 Shepard Drive The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 of the General Provisions Regulations in order to maintain an existing detached frame garage 4.5 feet from the street side property line (15 feet required) and 5.9 feet from the rear property line (10 feet required) in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Lamar Combined)
C15-2014-0046 Daphne Hoffacker 12206 West Cow Path The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 of the General Provisions Regulations in order to maintain one existing shed 4.7 feet (5 feet required) from the north side property line and a second existing shed 4.2 feet (5 feet required) from the south side property line located in an “SF-1”, Family Residence zoning district.
C15-2014-0049 James R. Ferguson 2327 Santa Rita Street The applicant has requested a Special Exception from Section 25-2-476 of the General Provisions Regulations in order to maintain an existing carport 0 feet from the east side property line (5 feet required) and 12 feet from the front property line (25 feet required) in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly)
C15-2014-0039 Allison Marshall 2301 East Side Drive The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement of from 25 feet to 10 feet (existing) in order to enclose an existing carport to create a garage in an “SF-2-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C15-2014-0040 Jim Bennett for Tim Smith 1610 Northwood Road The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to increase the maximum impervious cover limit from 45% to 56.6% (60.5% existing); and to decrease the rear yard setback requirement from 10 feet to 0 feet (existing) in order to remodel an existing residence and retain a covered concrete patio in an “SF-3-NP” Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Windsor Road)
C15-2014-0041 James Harig 12505 Cortaro Cove The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-899 of Fences as Accessory Uses to increase the maximum fence height requirement of from 6 feet to 8 feet in order to construct an 8 foot fence in an “SF-2”, Family Residence zoning district.
C15-2014-0042 Anne Watson Allison 3110 Harris Park Avenue The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback requirement of from 25 feet to 15 feet (previously existed/demolished); and to Section 25-2-1604 (C) 1 of Garage Placement to permit a parking structure in front of (proposed) rather than behind (required) the façade of a primary structure in order to erect a detached garage with 2nd story accessory dwelling unit in an “SF-3-H-CO-NP”, Family Residence – Historic – Conditional Overlay Combining – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hancock)
C15-2014-0045 Todd Thompson 2602 La Ronde The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-492 (D) of the Site Development Regulations to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet to 18 feet in order to maintain a carport in an “SF-2”, Family Residence Zoning District.
C15-2014-0047 Matthew Powers for John Downes 1193 ½ San Bernard Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-774 (C) 2 (a) of Two-Family Residential Use to permit a second dwelling unit to be located in front of the principal structure in order to remodel an existing 1,092 square foot dwelling unit, reducing it to 814 square feet for use as a second dwelling unit, and construct a new principal residential structure 30 feet to the rear of the existing structure in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin)
C15-2014-0050 Austin Stowell for Edward S. Butler 1190, 1192, 1194, 1196, 1198 Navasota Street The applicant has requested a variance from Section 25-2-779 (G) of Small Lot Single- Family Residential Use standards to decrease the rear through lot setback from 15 feet to 10 feet on the Waller Street property line; and from Section 25-2-779 (I) to decrease one of the interior side yard setbacks on each lot from 3.5 feet to 1 foot in order to construct a single family home and AC unit in an “CS-MU-CO-NCCD-NP”, Commercial Services - Mixed Use - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Conservation Combining - Neighborhood Plan (lots 1-3) and “CS-MU- CO-NP”, Commercial Services - Mixed Use - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan (lots 4-5) zoning district. (Central East Austin) J. 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 Leane Heldenfels 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.